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"Arizona Landscapes" is the new theme for artwork at Tempe Center for the Arts TCArt Shop, juried by Art Online AZ. Find one-of-a-kind wall art, fine craft jewelry and other wearable art by Arizona artists. Hours are generally from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and during some other large events. Info: 480-350-2TCA (2822) www.friendsoftca.org and www.tempe.gov.
Kids bitten by the acting bug can check out Gilbert's Copperstar Summer Theatre Academy offerings with performances for ages 4 to 8 and an all-day camp for ages 9 to 15, which run June 4 through 15 or July 2 through 13. For the younger set, Copperstar Repertory Company presents Fun Tales, where children sing and dance to their favorite fairy-tale stories. Offered three days per week from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Fun Tales is $195 for one session or $300 for both. For older children, Musical Theatre Camp is $295 for one session or $500 for both and is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Siblings receive 20% off registration. June's session is at Gilbert Junior High School, 1016 N. Burk; and July's camps are at Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Higley. Info: 480-699-1655, ext. 500, or visit www.copperstarrep.org/camps.shtml.
Fan the flames through May 27 at Theatre Artists Studio as it presents “Hot,” a unique exploration of the word through dance and music. “Hot” involves many Chandler residents and is an original musical by Fox Crossing resident Karen Burns. Act I features the dancers of “Burns It Up,” who ignite the stage with such numbers as “Cell Block Tango,” “Hot Blooded” and “Too Darn Hot.” “Burns It Up” is a nonprofit organization offering classes for children and adults privately, as well as through the Heat Wave Dance Academy in Chandler. In Act II, celebrate the New York cabaret scene with Shana Bousard, co-founder of TML Arts. Step out of the taxi and into the cabaret hall, where the lights are dim and the tables set with a single flame. Reminiscent of the infamous “Don’t Tell Mama’s” in the heart of Manhattan’s Restaurant Row, Bousard is joined by the talents of Joe Bousard on piano, Scott Hay on drums and Lee Gendvilas on Bass. Info: 602-765-0120 or visit www.thestudiophx.org, www.tmlarts.org and www.burnsitup.com.
A touching story about life in America during World War II, family and the importance of telling the truth unfold at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Childsplay’s world premiere production of “The Color of Stars,” sponsored by The Steele Foundation, stages regular performances at 4 p.m. Saturdays and at 1 p.m. Sundays through May 20. Info: www.childsplayaz.org or 480-350-3822, ext. 0.
Milan Fine Art Studio, School & Gallery in Queen Creek offers a variety of classes, including Impressionist landscape-Technique Class from 9am-11:30am Thursdays May 24, 31. $50 All supplies included. Learn how to break down light into planes in landscape painting. Also learn various brush stroke techniques to imitate leaves, grass, bushes etc. Info: www.Milanfineart.com.
Artists of the Superstitions, an organization of artists representing an array of mediums, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to Gold Canyon and Apache Junction students enrolled in a visual arts program at Central Arizona College, Superstition Mountain Campus. Applications are due by July 2, and additional eligibility requirements and the application for the visual arts scholarship are available at www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com and www.ajusd.org. Info: Marilyn Barton, 480-274-5500 or artists.superstitions@gmail.com.
Gold Canyon Arts Council is holding its annual poster contest for the Canyon Sounds concert series and the 13th Annual Canyon Arts Festival set for Jan. 26, 2013. Artists are invited to create an original piece of art in various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, etc., that reflects the Canyon Sounds concert programs that are “vibrant with music, dance and drama, as well as representing the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.” Specs and info: David B. Barton, Gold Canyon Arts Council Publicity chair, 480-274-5400 or davidbbarton@gmail.com.
“The WIZ,” June 8-24, Herberger Theater Center. This musical presented by Valley Youth Theatre follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion and Dorothy as they ease on down the yellow brick road in search of a brain, a heart, courage and the way home.
Area artists and Gold Canyon and Apache Junction art studios are sought for the 5th Annual Artists Studio Tour Sat., Nov. 3 and Sun., Nov. 4. Artists of the Superstitions (AOS) will accept applications for the tour until Fri., Aug. 31. Interested artists must submit photos of recent work and earn approval for participation. The AOS jury of artists and professionals will review applicants’ work and notify selected artists by Wed., Sept. 12. The application, agreement for participation and more information about the Studio Tour are available at www.ArtistsoftheSuperstitions.com. To request a direct mail application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Artists of the Superstitions, P.O. Box 6116, Apache Junction, AZ 85178. Artists may send application questions to artists.superstitions@gmail.com or call Linda Hilton at 480-678-7084.
Artwork from Arizona artists on display and available for sale at Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler. Info: 480-782-2695 or visit www.visiongallery.org.
Desert Sleuths, the Arizona Chapter of Sisters in Crime, a nationwide organization for female mystery writers, meets from 6-8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Broadway Rm.,
4000 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. "Sisters and misters" welcome. Info: www.desertsleuths.com/
Area musicians can find their cup of tea at Sozo Coffeehouse, 1982 N. Alma School Rd. in Chandler, where live performances of local and regional talent dominate the microphone Friday and Saturday evenings after 7 p.m. SoZo Coffeehouse donates money from every purchase to an organization in need. For more information, visit www.sozocoffee.org.
Downtown Chandler Art Walk is from 6 to 10 p.m. on the 3rd Fridays along the square in historic downtown Chandler, west of Arizona Avenue and south of Chandler Boulevard. Info: www.downtownchandlerartwalk.com/.
The Gilbert Art Walks continue with about 30 artists and a good, steady crowd and sales. It will continue monthly on the 4th Fridays through May, held under the water tank, behind the Heritage Court area off Gilbert Road. They've also added Saturday morning art walks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Water Tower Park, 45 W. Page Ave., west of Gilbert Road and between Elliot and Guadalupe in Gilbert. If you are interested in selling your artwork at a Gilbert Art Walk, visit www.gilbertartwalk.com.
Artisan Markets continue in Scottsdale from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays at Marshall Way Bridge. 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale. Organized by artist Audrey Thacker, visit www.artisanmarketsaz.com for details.
For more arts information from around the Valley and state, visit www.SanTanSun.com and click on Arts.
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