Title: KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Hailed by The New York Times as “an artist who means every note he plays,” internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel celebrates the 35th anniversary of Keyboard Conversations in Scottsdale. His brilliantly polished concert-with-commentary format …

Title: COMPAGNIE KÄFIG: CORRERIA AGWALocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: A major figure in the global hip-hop scene, French choreographer Mourad Merzouki works at the intersection of many different disciplines, from circus and martial arts to visual art and music. His unique dance ensemble, Compagnie Käfig, …

Title: CANADIAN BRASS HOLIDAY CONCERTLocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Five tremendous brass musicians – each a virtuoso in his own right – form the legendary Canadian Brass. Performing a vast repertoire ranging from Baroque masters to marches, big band, Broadway and popular song, Canadian Brass …

Title: TAKE 6 THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEARLocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: With 10 Grammys and a host of other awards and critical praise, Take 6 is the quintessential a cappella ensemble and model for vocal genius. The group features six angelic and …

Title: ARTRAGEOUS BENEFIT GALA STARRING NATALIE COLELocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Nine-time Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole has proven to be one of the most beloved performers of all time. Cole rocketed to stardom in 1975 with her debut album, Inseparable, earning her a No. …

Title: KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Hailed by The New York Times as “an artist who means every note he plays,” internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel celebrates the 35th anniversary of Keyboard Conversations in Scottsdale. His brilliantly polished concert-with-commentary format …

Title: THE CAPITOL STEPSLocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Famous for putting the ‘mock’ in democracy, D.C.’s funniest singing comedians return for their annual Thanksgiving weekend pilgrimage to Scottsdale! Set to popular music, the group’s smart and irreverent political satire pokes fun at all sides of …

Title: RAMSEY LEWIS AND HIS ELECTRIC BANDLocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Legendary composer and pianist Ramsey Lewis has been referred to as “the great performer,” a title reflecting his style and musical selections that display his early gospel playing and classical training along with his …

Title: CAPTAIN MARK KELLY & GABRIELLE GIFFORDS: ENDEAVOR TO SUCCEEDLocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: On Jan. 8, 2011, Captain Mark Kelly would face the toughest challenge of his life when an assassination attempt was made on his wife, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. His dedication to …

Title: BALÉ FOLCLÓRICO DA BAHIALocation: Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsLink out: Click hereDescription: Brazil’s young and vivacious Balé Folclórico da Bahia has won over audiences around the world. The 38-member troupe of dancers, musicians and singers performs a high-spirited repertoire based on Bahian folkloric dances of African origin, including …