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Meet and Greet!

Meet  Mary Guy. Mary is a fine artist and has won recognition and many awards.
Join us, bring family and friends and enjoy.
We will also have a raffle with some wonderful items.
When: Sunday, August 29, 2010 – 3:00pm -5:00pm
Where: Dog-Eared Pages Used Books
16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423
    
Art and Culture Talks
The Consortium would like to bring together artists, writers, poets, performers and scholars to address key issues in contemporary art and culture, exchange ideas, learn new things through rigorous talks, conversations, debates and readings in an informal setting at our “Meet and Greet” event held every last Sunday of each month. Join us! This month’s topic is “Artizona Ambassadors”. Learn how to become one of our ambassadors and help spread the word about our consortium. Programs continue to be held at the Dog-Eared Pages Used Books, 16428 N 32nd Street Suite 111; Phoenix, AZ 85032; (602) 283-5423 When: 3:00pm -5:00pm. All are invited to bring a friend(s) and enjoy exciting conversations in beautiful surroundings of the neighborhood bookstore. Meet new and old friends and enjoy! All programs are free and open to the public. For more information and if you would like to be a presenter and/or moderator, call (602) 263-5373 or info@artizona.org

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Networking in the Winery

1st Wednesdays

FREE to attend. Open to all genres. New featured spotlights every month. The evening begins with a solid hour of open networking followed by a "life changing" presentation. $2 off starters, wine and cocktails... All wine bottles half price! MiMi's Cafe is donating 15% of all drink/food sales to our Arizona Consortium for the Arts. 

at MiMi's Cafe (Desert Ridge Marketplace) 21001 N Tatum Blvd
Contact the Coordinator, Emily Conroy at 602 370 3809

More info: www.phxbodymindandsoul.com/home/networking_events

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Davin Lavikka, owner of METHOD located on 4142 N Marshall Way in the Old Town Scottsdale area, is graciously providing his spacious gallery for “An ArtFall Benefit” scheduled for Thursday, September 16/2010. We will need help with planning the event. Please contact Elena @ info@artizona.org or call 602-263-5373. More information on the event will be available soon.
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  A Night of Theatre featuring “CASSIUS SARGENT'S CHICKEN BONES” An award-winning one-act play by Arizona State University graduate student Asher Wyndham. The Arizona Consortium for the Arts' fundraiser also plans to feature a silent auction and wine bar/light refreshments prior to the performance. Time and date to be announced.

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 Crystal Achey of Phoenix Body Mind and Soul Magazine is organizing an event to benefit our consortium. Details will be available soon. Visit  www.PhxBodyMindandSoul.com 

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Around Town

Networking Phoenix - to see Networking Events Calendar visit - http://www.networkingphoenix.com
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AZ Culture -Building community and collaboration between like minded people dedicated to Arizona's music, art, food and cultural exchange. Visit www.azculture.com
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Ballet Arizona  - For info on 2010/2011 Season visit balletaz.org.
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For events and news visit www.rooseveltrow.org   BECOME AN ARTIST VENDOR at Roosevelt Row's D.I.Y. festival during Artlink's First Friday: the largest, free, monthly art walk in the United States. If you are interested in participating as a vendor at Phoestival or would like more information, please click here.
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ASU Art Museum 11th Annual Family Exhibition - What Moves Us: Art of Transportation from the Permanent Collection  http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/events/parking.php#gammage May 29, 2010 - Aug 7, 2010 Cost: Free

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 Desert Botanical Garden - Garden admission is free the second Tuesday of every month from 1 - 8 p.m.  For schedule of events and exhibits - Visit www.dbg.org
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  AZ Jewish Theatre -  visit website:  www.azjewishtheatre.org
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  The World's First Global Musical Instrument Museum - Visit -  www.themim.org

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  The Shemer Art Center and Museum – Visit -  www.phoenix.gov/shemer
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  BRIO Fine Arts Center is an art space.  Teens welcome this spring and summer. For all info visit -  http://www.briofinearts.com/ & click on "Schedule & registration") 

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For a complete list of Scottsdale events, visit http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events/. 
For Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts events, visit http://tickets.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/tickets/calendar.aspx or call (480) 994-ARTS.
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   For all Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts events, visit http://www.smoca.org/ or call (480) 874-4682. * May 22 - Sept. 19, "Architecture and Art"
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 The Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street and Marshall Way. For more information, call (480) 945-8475 or visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
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CULTURAL TROLLEY TOURS OF DOWNTOWN Scottsdale CONTINUE
Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours provide free Cultural Trolley tours of Downtown Scottsdale take place at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month. The tours begin at the Old Town Farmer's Market parking lot on the northwest corner of Brown and Second Street.  From there, attendees tour the Old Mission and then board a trolley for a two-hour guided tour of the arts district, Civic Center campus, Hotel Valley Ho, Southbridge and the Waterfront.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling (480) 634-6850.
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM GEARS UP - Get ready, get set...read! The library's most popular program, Summer Reading, is back. The "Scottsdale Reads" program includes something for babies, youth, teens and adults. Stop by any library to sign up, and become eligible for terrific prizes. For more information about the program or the Scottsdale Public Library, visit http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/.
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   For Tempe Center for the Arts performances 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway Visit http://www.tempe.gov/tca/Calendar.htm or call the box office (480-350-2822) for event times and ticket information were applicable. Read the latest Art Newsletter at www.tempe.gov/arts/News/letter/Past/spring10.pdf
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Exhibition celebrates sustainability “Preserve, Sustain and Innovate,” an exhibition celebrating the undeniably persistent and creative spirit of artists and visual art to reflect preservation, sustainability and innovation in nature, technology and culture. WHEN June 4 through Oct. 1 Hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday Noon to 5:30 p.m., Sunday (Closed on city-observed holidays) WHERE Tempe Public Library’s Lower Level Gallery on the Campus of Culture, 3500 S. Rural Road. Information: 480-350-2867 Artists Chris Gerlings, of Tempe; Robert Bauer and Douglas Towne, both of Phoenix; Mary Bruns and Hallie Mueller, both of Cave Creek; Kim Walker, of Glendale; Catherine Eyde, of Tucson; and Michael Wolff, of Chino Valley.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________  The city of Tempe - For Exhibitions at city of Tempe facilities  Visit http://www.tempe.gov/arts/whats/0210.htm or call 480-350-2867 for information. Exhibitions are free.
For information on accessing Tempe and other popular arts and culture destinations via public transportation, access the “Arts & Culture Ride Guide,” provided by Valley Metro, at www.tempe.gov/tca. For bus route and schedule information visit www.valleymetro.org or call 602-253-5000.
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Whether it’s community news, food, shopping or sports, let the Downtown Phoenix Journal be your guide to an urban lifestyle. Visit -  http://www.downtownphoenixjournal.com/
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 Artlink- www.artlinkphoenix.com -  First Friday of every month from 6-10 p.m. - the nation's largest, self-guided art walk! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  The Trunk Space - 1506 NW Grand Ave - For ALL events visit  www.thetrunkspace.com Or call 602-256-6006
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  Practical Art - 5070 N Central Ave PHX 85012 • 602/264-1414 • For all events visit  www.practical-art.com
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The Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists (VLAA) -www.artsadvocacy.org
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First Fridays in Heritage Square-http://ffinheritagesquare.blogspot.com/
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 Rosson House Museum- for all events visit www.rossonhousemuseum.org
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 Volunteer Arizona Live - www.volunteerarizonalive.org
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 Phoenix Public Market - Open-Air Market: Urban Grocery and Wine Bar: Tuesday – Thursday- 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday’s - 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturdays - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Open-Air: Wednesdays  4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturdays  8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Location:  721 N. Central Ave.  (SE Corner Central and McKinley,  2 blocks south of Roosevelt and the new Roosevelt Light Rail stop!)   Free parking--  MasterCard, VISA, food stamps accepted (cash is also welcome!)  Sun Cards are welcome too! The Downtown Market is now able to accept ASU Sun Cards at the Information Booth. For more information please visit www.phoenixpublicmarket.com
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  Phoenix, AZ on www.AmericanTowns.com
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Arizona Events Calendar  Visit http://www.arizonaguide.com/events-calendar
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 Mesa Events Calendar    http://www.visitmesa.com/calendar/
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azcentral.com Things to Do Events Calendar http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/
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Phoenix New Times Calendar of Events http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/calendar
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Downtown Phoenix Event Calendar http://www.downtownphoenix.com/what-to-do/events

 


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