Phoenix

Phoenix Symphony Presents Harvard Glee Club Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:38:42 -0500

The jubilant voices of the Harvard Glee Club perform in Phoenix June 7 at 8 p.m. The performance, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Leong, will showcase choral works both old and new, including Renaissance music, songs arranged specifically for the all-male chorus and works commissioned by the Glee Club for its 150th Anniversary.

Speculators are Establishing Housing Bottom in Phoenix

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:20:06 -0500

Real estate properties and houses in Phoenix used to be for sale. Then it was a short sale. By now it’s lender-owned. A year ago it might have been listed for $250,000. Now the price has been slashed to $120,000 - maybe less.

Strange Phoenix Lights in Night Sky: FAA Puzzled

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:24:33 -0500

The good citizens of Phoenix spotted strange red lights over the city on Monday evening. Arizona Republic reporter Anne Ryman, who lives in Deer Valley, reported seeing four lights in a square shape that eventually became a triangular shape. The lights were moving to the east and they disappeared one by one. She said the lights were visible for about 13 minutes at about 8 p.m..

Catwoman Eartha Kitt Prowls Into Town To “Purr–Form”

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:58:26 -0500

International legend Eartha Kitt joins The Phoenix Symphony for a dazzling night of music on May 31 at 8:00 p.m. The performance, under the direction of Guest Conductor Daryl Waters, will showcase the distinctive and sultry voice of Ms. Kitt as she performs her signature songs including I Wanna Be Evil and C’est Si Bon. The evening concert takes place at Symphony Hall located in downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix Orchestra Announces 2008-09 Season

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:54:13 -0500

Music Director Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony announce an outstanding season full of talented artists and diverse concert offerings for all music lovers in the upcoming 2008-09 Season.

Phoenix Symphony Partners With Target In Celebration Of Music

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:35:00 -0600

The Phoenix Symphony and Target are giving back to the local community with a fun-filled outdoor musical event on Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park. The fourth annual Target Music in the Park is a free event designed for families and music lovers of all ages showcasing a variety of music including Broadway tunes, African hand drumming, jazz and Latin funk.

Phoenix Orchestra Premieres Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:06:16 -0600

In anticipation of its world premiere performance of Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio, The Phoenix Symphony is presenting a series of special events devoted to the Navajo culture that inspired Music Alive Composer-in-Residence Mark Grey's new work for chorus and orchestra.

Students To Phoenix Symphony Educational Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:18:02 -0600

The Phoenix Symphony's annual educational concerts continue with a special performance at the Maricopa County Events Center in Sun City West on January 30. In preparation for the month of February which is Arizona Month, the orchestra will perform before 4,000 students from over forty schools in a concert combining music and history in celebration of the beautiful state of Arizona.

Joyce Yang, Bassist Edgar Meyer Debut With Phoenix Orchestra

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:38:42 -0600

The Phoenix Symphony presents two weekends of Classics Concerts in January featuring two talented soloists including Van Cliburn medalist and pianist Joyce Yang on January 10-13 and virtuoso bassist and composer Edgar Meyer on January 17-18.

Marvin Hamlisch To Lead Phoenix Symphony

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:43:32 -0600

After selling out three performances with The Phoenix Symphony in 2006, award-winning composer, conductor, and pianist Marvin Hamlisch returns to lead the orchestra in an exciting weekend of Pops concerts January 4-6, 2008 at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix Orchestra Rings In New Year

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:38:35 -0600

Ring in 2008 with The Phoenix Symphony! One of the Valley's signature social events of the year, The Phoenix Symphony's Annual Gala will be held on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2007. This year's Gala, entitled An Evening in Paris, takes place at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale featuring performances by jazz vocalist Dennis Rowland and the Extreme Decibel Big Band, as well as The Phoenix Symphony under the direction of Resident Conductor Lawrence Golan.

Altar Boyz Saving Souls At Phoenix Theatre

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:44:56 -0600

On the 8th day, God created a Boy Band so fly, even the Pope could get jiggy with it! The heaven sent musical, Altar Boyz, will enlighten audiences, save souls and bring down the house in laughter at Phoenix Theatre from November 7 through December 2, 2007.