Scottsdale Arts Offers Discounts For Veterans
By: A.A. Cristi Oct. 17, 2018
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts are celebrating veterans this November. These promotions are a part of the Scottsdale Arts veteran and active military outreach program that visitors can take advantage of throughout the month.
Veterans, active military and their families that visit SMoCA can present a valid military-issued I.D. to receive free admission. Prices are regularly $10 for adults and $7 for students, seniors (65+) and veterans. However, eligible visitors will be able to experience "NKAME: A Retrospective of Cuban Printmaker Belkis Ayón (1967-1999)" and "Double Agents: Carla Fernández and Pedro Reyes" for free through November. Visitors can enjoy the cooler weather in SMoCA's outdoor courtyard and the luminous "Scrim Wall" while visiting the James Turrell skyspace "Knight Rise." Additionally, they can view artist Janel Garza's new mural.
The Center has an array of concerts and shows happening this November from family-friendly theatre to musical performances. During November; veterans, active military and their families can take advantage of the following free performances at the Center. To get their free tickets, patrons are encouraged to call the Center Box Office at 480-499-8587, Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Story Pirates: Greatest Hits Show
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.
Based on real stories written by kids, this family-friendly sketch comedy musical gives children in the audience a chance to craft an improvised portion of each performance.
Sergio & Sergei
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
A part of the Discovery Series Cuba, this film explores the relationship and shared passion for amateur radio between a Cuban professor of Marxism and a Soviet cosmonaut as their countries change.
Martha Graham Dance Company
The EVE Project
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.
The most celebrated modern dance company in the country honors the upcoming 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with three of Graham's signature classic pieces as well as new works.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Wu Han, piano
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Sunday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m.
"America's power couple of chamber music" (The Wall Street Journal) performs three works representing the peak of the Classical and Romantic traditions featuring Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
ASU Concerts @ The Center
ASU: Big Band Night
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Monday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
A longtime favorite of Valley audiences, the ASU Concert Jazz Band performs choice selections spanning the history of big band music and beyond.
SCOTTSDALE ARTS
Through its partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts (formerly known as Scottsdale Cultural Council) creates diverse, inspired arts experiences and educational opportunities that foster active, lifelong community engagement with the arts. Since its founding in 1987, Scottsdale Arts has grown into a regionally and nationally significant, multi-disciplinary arts organization offering an exceptional variety of programs through four acclaimed branches - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art and Scottsdale Arts Education & Outreach - serving more than 400,000 participants annually.
SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Founded in 1999, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) explores the best of contemporary art, architecture and design. Global in its focus, the Museum is a unique and vital cultural resource for the Southwest, serving local audiences as well as visitors from the United States and abroad. Designed by award-winning architect Will Bruder, SMoCA's minimalist building (an ingenious renovation of a former movie theater) has four galleries for showcasing changing exhibitions and works from the Museum's collection, along with SMoCA Lounge, a living, functional art installation and space for community engagement. The Museum presents a wide variety of educational programs and special events for adults and families, including lectures, readings, performances, docent-led tours, workshops and classes. SMoCA also features an outdoor sculpture garden housing James Turrell's "Knight Rise," one of the renowned artist's public skyspaces, and "Scrim Wall," a monumental curtain of translucent glass panels by James Carpenter Design Associates. The Museum's retail store, Shop@SMoCA, offers classic design objects and furnishings, contemporary jewelry, art and architecture books, and imaginative gifts for all occasions.
Since 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has provided a stage for a wide range of artists and genres, creating shared, inspiring experiences for the community that celebrate artistic excellence and cultural awareness. Today one of the premier performing arts halls in the western United States, the Center presents a diverse season of music, dance, theater, comedy and film from around the world.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a variety of ticket discounts for Scottsdale Arts members at the Friends level and above, groups of 10 or more and those purchasing packages to four or more events in one order. The Center provides free tickets to selected events for eligible students, teachers and active-duty military and veterans. Visit www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org/visit/tickets-discounts/ or call 480-499-TKTS (8587) for more information.
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