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Performances Photo: Tim Fuller Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents Pianist D a n i e l d e l P i n o , S u n d a y, December 2nd, at the Leo R i c h T h e a t e r. Ke l l y M c C o r m i c k a n d Kev y n M o r row i n A r i z o n a T h e a t r e C o m p a n y ’s “ T h e Pa j a m a G a m e” Arizona Chamber Music Leo Rich Theatre at TCC, 260 S. Church Ave., 577-3769, www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org. Piano and Friends. Daniel del Pino, music of Albeniz, F. Lara, de Falla, Lizst. December 2, 3pm. Fox Theatre Arizona Theatre Company Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave., 884-8210 x 6202, www. ArizonaTheatre.org. Pajama Game is a hit parade of irresistible tunes including “Steam Heat,” “Hernando’s Hideaway” and “Hey There (You with the Stars in Your Eyes)” and is full of jazzy songs, hot dance and exuberant laughter. December 1, 8, 15, 8pm; December 2, 5, 9, 12-13, 15, 2pm; December 2, 7pm; December 3-7, 12-14, 7:30pm; December 8, 4pm. 17 W. Congress St., 547-3040, www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org. Sahuaro High School Theatre Arts and S.T.A.R.S. is presenting The Boys Next Door, by Tom Griffin. It is a story of four mentally handicapped men: Arnold, Lucien, Norman, and Barry, and their social worker, Jack. SHS Advanced Theatre Arts, after being ousted from their theater since March due to the renovation of the Sahuaro Fine Arts complex, has found a temporary home at the majestic and newlyrenovated Fox Theatre. December 1, 8pm. Marc Cohn, Grammy-Award winner returns for his first full band tour in over a decade. December 10, 8pm. Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101, www.TucsonConventionCenter.org. Andre Riue and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, December 9, 7pm. Tucson Symphony Orchestra Invisible Theatre Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., 792-9155, www. TucsonSymphony.org. Concertmaster Series. Steven Moeckel, violin, music of Szymanowski, Stravinsky, Amy Marcy Cheney Beach. December 2, 2pm. Classic Series, William Tell and Beethoven’s Seventh, plus de Falla, December 13-14, 8pm; December 15, 2pm. Beowulf Alley Theatre 11 S. 6th Ave., 882-0555, www.BeowulfAlley.org. Stones in his Pockets. In rural County Kerry, a Hollywood company is on location filming a grand, romantic Irish saga. We see a few days of the shooting and the ups and downs this intrusion has on the villagers—in particular on two of the movie’s extras, Jake and Charlie. Directed by Susan Arnold. December 1, 7:30pm; December 2, 1:30pm. The Syringa Tree. Starring Belinda Torrey, a deeply personal story of abiding love between two families. Directed by Roger Johnson. Preview December 6, 7:30. Opening December 7, 13-15, 7:30pm; December 9, 16, 1:30pm. 1400 N. 1st Ave., 881-9721, www.InvisibleTheatre.com. The Business of Murder, a tantalizing thriller that centers on the relationship between a successful television playwright, a detective and a mystery man. They have one special interest in common – murder. December 1-16. Call for times. UA Theatre Arts Not Burnt Out, Just Unscrewed Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., 440-4436, www. UnscrewedComedy.com. A free comedy improv show for 21+ by various combinations of this hilarious 17-member troupe of gifted comedians, on December 7 and 21, 8pm. Tornabene Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Rd., 621-1162, www.UATheatre.org. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents Candide. Based on Voltaire’s satirical masterpiece, Candide features a brilliant score by Leonard Bernstein, including its famous overture and tells the story of a young man who is determined to follow his instructor’s creed of mindless optimism, that “all is for the best…in this best of all worlds.” December 1, 7:30pm; December 2, 1:30pm and 7:30pm. Adult content and mature themes. UA College of Music Broadway in Tucson Tucson Music Hall at TCC, 260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101, www.BroadwayinTucson.com. The Rat Pack—Live at the Sands is the hottest and coolest party in town. This acclaimed production vividly recreates a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel with the most famous performers of our time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. December 1, 8pm; December 2, 1pm and 6:30pm. Pima Community College Center for the Arts Club Congress 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848, www.HotelCongress.com. Acts of Congress - Comedy Fiasco - Join host Robert Mac (67th funniest comedian according to useless industry poll) and for a variegated, integrated night of fun. Sit back a-chortling as the Fiasco Players stumble through an hour and a half of skits, stand-up, music, short films, game shows and a monologist from the troupe Monolog Cabin. December 1, 6:30pm. Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, 202 W. Anklam Rd., 2066986, www.Pima.edu/cfa. PCC Orchestra, directed by Alexander Tentser, featuring student and community musicians. December 1, 3pm. Chorale and College Singers, directed by Benjamin Sorenson, featuring a large mixed-voice choir and a small mixed-voice choir performing several holiday selections. December 2, 3pm. Dance Treasures with Dance Drama Pirates, directed by Kristin Eberhardt and featuring student-choreographed dances exploring the past and the future of dance. December 5, 6, 7, 8, 7:30pm; December 7, 2pm at the Black Box Theatre. Music Building, 1017 N. Olive Rd., 621-1655, www.cfa.arizona.edu/music. Jonathan Latta, percussion, DMA Solo Recital, December 1, 3pm. Clarinet Studio Recital, student musicians, December 1, 7pm. Wendy Mazon, clarinet, DMA Solo Recital. December 2, 2pm. William Wolfe Guitar Award Winner’s Recital, December 2, 2:30pm, Holsclaw Hall. Jonathan Tsang, trumpet, senior recital. December 2, 6pm. UA Percussion Ensemble, December 2, 7:30pm, Crowder Hall. Opera Scenes, student soloists, December 4, 7:30pm, Crowder Hall. Chamber Music Concert, December 5, 7:30pm, Crowder Hall. Rhythm and Roots Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., 297-9133, www.RhythmandRoots.org., 440-4455. Odaiko Sonora, in association with Rhythm & Roots, will host the 4th Annual Southern Arizona Taiko Showcase featuring Odaiko Sonora, Fushicho Daiko of Phoenix, and SuzuyukiKai MoGan Daiko. December 9, 7pm. december.07. downtown tucsonan 23 http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.TucsonConventionCenter.org http://www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org http://www.ArizonaTheatre.org http://TucsonSymphony.org http://www.ArizonaTheatre.org http://www.UATheatre.org http://www.InvisibleTheatre.com http://www.BeowulfAlley.org http://UnscrewedComedy.com http://www.cfa.arizona.edu/music http://www.BroadwayinTucson.com http://www.Pima.edu/cfa http://www.HotelCongress.com http://www.RhythmandRoots.org

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