70 April 7 – 20, 2012
‘The Dog Lady’ speaks on writing
Writers should write from their passion, whether that means pets, jewelry, antiques or something else. Find out why at “Write What You Know: The Subject Is Dogs!” by pet columnist Christy Powers of Scottsdale and Strawberry at 11:30 a.m. Thu., April 19 at the Arizona Press Women’s monthly meeting in the private dining room of the Doubletree Guest Suites, 320 N. 44th St. in Phoenix. Powers’ “Focus on Pets” weekly column
was published for five years in the “Payson Roundup” newspaper, gaining her the moniker “The Dog Lady.” She is compiling the best of her 260 pet columns into a book. The nonmember event fee is $5.
Reservations to
apw.reservations@
gmail.com or 480-991-6422 are requested by April 16. More information is available by emailing
westwoman@aol.com.
AZ Arts To raise money for charities that assist underserved women and children at risk in Arizona,
the Arizona Women’s Partnership (AZWP) annual Wine, Women & Jazz FUNdraiser will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sat., April 28 at the Arizona Culinary Institute, 10585 N. 116th St. at Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale. Attendees will enjoy gourmet appetizers, fine wines, desserts, a boutique silent auction and
entertainment provided by Beth Lederman & Novo Mundo with Latin, Brazilian and jazz music. Tickets are $55 in advance or $65 at the door. Dress is business or resort casual. Since 2003, AZWP has given more than $202,000 in grants to some 45 grass roots charities
that assist women and youth at risk. For reservations, visit
www.azwp.org and click Wine, Women & Jazz page or call AZWP founder and president Paula Cullison at 602-863-9744.
Visit Broadway over lunch
Tony award-winning songs from Broadway’s “Best Musicals” are presented in an hour-long musical revue presented by SCAN Originals’ Lunch Time Theater. “Broadway Based On … 10 Broadway’s ‘Best Musicals’” shows at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, May 15 through 31 on The Kax Stage of the Herberger Theater at 222 E. Monroe St. in Phoenix. Bring or pre-order lunch when you
purchase a $6 ticket at 602-254-7399. Learn more at
www.herbergertheater.org.
Ballet debuts on 80-foot-long garden stage
“Topia,” a world premiere production by Ballet Arizona in collaboration with Desert Botanical Garden, performs during sunset at 7:30 p.m. select days Wed., May 2 through Sat., May 26 at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. in Phoenix. A special showing of the piece, created by Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director Ib Andersen, stages in honor of Mother’s Day on Sun., May 13. With its revolutionary performance space, spanning 80 feet wide and positioned against the backdrop of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden, “Topia” presents a unique perspective of world-class dance and the natural beauty of Arizona in a world-class garden. Tickets are available through www.
ticketmaster.com or the Ballet Arizona at 602-381-1096.
Christy Powers
Call for Sweet Adelines singers
East Valley women of all ages who
enjoy singing are invited to attend a weekly rehearsal of the Sweet Adelines International’s Fiesta Chorus from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays. The chorus meets in McKay Hall of All Saints Catholic Church at 1534 N. Recker Rd., Mesa.
The Fiesta Chorus is one of hundreds
of Sweet Adelines International choruses comprising this worldwide organization of women who sing four-part barbershop harmony.
Musical knowledge is not necessary to join
as voice training and music education are part of a member’s benefits. For details, contact Debie Bohlke at
dkbgottasing1@juno.com or 480-732-1991.
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