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Chandler author signs fi rst book Blues ‘legend’ to TCA
Colleen Sugden of Chandler had her fi rst novel released last October, and will be Mose Allison, a “living legend” of rustic blues and jazz, performs at Tempe
part of a book-signing event in Phoenix next month. Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Feb. 8, as part of the LakeShore Jazz series.
Sugden says “Hatchet Man” is a fast-paced mystery that involves “a mafi a hit- Tickets for Allison’s show, said to contain “profound, often humorous lyrics,”
woman, a bad drug deal and a lust for revenge.” are $30, not including service or convenience fees. Discounts are available with
She’ll be at the fi rst annual “We Love Our Local Authors” event from 3 to 7 p.m. purchase of a series package.
Sat., Feb. 14 hosted by Dog-Eared Pages Used Books at 16428 N. 32nd St. in Upcoming guests of the LakeShore Jazz series include Mike Kocour & Friends,
Phoenix, between Bell Road and Paradise Lane. The event begins at 10 a.m. March 12; Brian Bromberg, March 27; and The Tierney Sutton Band, April 30.
For more information, visit
www.DogEaredPagesUsedBooks.com or Tempe Center for the Arts is located at 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. in Tempe. Call
www.ColleenSugden.com. 480-350-2822 or visit
www.tempe.gov/CTA to order tickets.
‘Sister Moses’ center stage at CCA
Camp for young, musical thespians
Registration is now open for East Valley Children’s Theatre’s Spring Break
In celebration of Black History Month, Desert Dance Theatre presents “Sister
Musical Theatre Camp, held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 through 20 at 4830 E. Main
Moses” at Chandler Center for the Arts at 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 24 and 7:30 p.m.
St. in Mesa.
on Feb 25.
The camp focuses on skills and techniques, teaching children ages 8 to 15 the
“Sister Moses” is a story of a courageous woman’s determination to free her
basics of acting, singing and dancing through scenes and Broadway songs. All
people from slavery through the Underground Railroad. The dance drama features
classes are grouped by age and are open to all kids regardless of experience or
Renee Davis as Harriet Tubman, dramatic narration by Renee Morgan Brooks,
expertise.
African drumming and music direction by Step Raptis, accompaniment by String
The cost of the camp is $155. Total fees must be paid at the time of registration
Sounds and traditional spirituals sung by a choral ensemble featuring baritone
and prior to the beginning of camp. Register at
www.evct.org or by calling 480-756-
soloist Greg Dansby.
3828. Check or money orders and registration forms may also be mailed to EVCT,
Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler. For
PO Box 20514, Mesa, AZ 85277-0514.
information or tickets, call 480-962-4584 or visit
www.desertdancetheatre.org.
For more details on either the contest or the camp, call 480-756-3828, email
info@evct.org, or visit
www.evct.org.
Childsplay teaches kids about city
SanTan Sun area kids can learn how a city functions “Busytown” begins at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Salado Pkwy. in Tempe. For tickets, call 480-350-2822.
during a Childsplay performance of “Busytown,” Saturdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 24 through For information on the performance, classes or other
based on Richard Scarry’s children’s books. Feb. 21 at Tempe Center for the Arts, with City educational presentations and performances, call 480-
Prior to select shows, a City of Tempe public works representatives speaking a half-hour before showtime. 921-5700 or visit
www.childsplayaz.org.
crew member, fi refi ghter and police offi cer answer Tempe employees only speak prior to the Jan. 24, 31
questions about their job to teach young audiences and Feb. 7 shows, respectively.
about community. Tempe Center for the Arts is located at 700 W. Rio
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