Calendar of Events
July 20, 2012
The Greg Morton Band
Greg Morton was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began to play the guitar when he was around 12 years of age. His brother, Randal Morton, began to play the banjo at about the same time. Greg and Randal were headliners at various bluegrass festivals around the country. Greg’s natural musical ability allowed him to quickly develop a mastery of the guitar. While living in Memphis, Greg won the Midsouth Championship in guitar and mandolin. After sharpening his skills playing traditional bluegrass music, Greg began to apply his talents to other musical styles, including country and jazz.
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering.
This event is free. Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2012 — 11:00-1:00pm. For more information, call Info Line at 791-4010 or email askalibrarian@pima.gov
Puzzle Exchange
Got Puzzles??? Check out the Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at the Main Library. Bring puzzles to trade for puzzles from the display. Parking is free on Saturdays, Sundays, evenings, or less than one hour.
This event is free. July 1-31, 2012 — Mon-Wed 9-8, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. For more information, call Info Line at 791-4010 or email askalibrarian@pima.gov.
Murder Mystery: Dillinger’s Ghost!
Part Two: In Search of Dillinger’s Ghost
It’s the night of a gala awards dinner at the Hotel Congress, and the who’s who of the town have filled Copper Hall. Suddenly The Ghost Wranglers burst through the door, interrupting the dinner to prove once and for all that there are ghosts in the Hotel Congress. And right in the middle of the chaos… another murder.
Acting troupe Murder Mayhem presents the second act of the murder mystery dinner theater. As a continuation of Part One, which happened in May, In Search of Dillinger’s Ghost takes place at Hotel Congress on Friday, July 20 with an encore performance on Saturday, July 21. Cocktails begin at 6:30pm, with dinner and the show at 7pm.
The evening is full of surprises – including an appearance by John Dillinger’s ghost who feels compelled to help solve the mystery in order to prevent any more murders from happening.
The audience will take part in the investigation by looking for clues – a prize will be given to the audience member who correctly guesses the murderer.
The evening will be enhanced with a three-course menu by the chefs at Cup Café:
Course 1
Roasted Tomato Gazpacho, Cilantro & Goat Cheese
Course 2
Herb Marinated Airline Chicken Breast, Roasted Fennel and Olive Ragout, Shiitake Mushroom and Corn Risotto, Sauteed Squash, and Grilled Jalapeno Cornbread
Or
Broiled Portabella Mushroom, Wilted Greens, Savory Leek Bread Pudding, Roasted Red Pepper and Brie Sauce
Dessert
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake with Mint and Whipped Cream
Tickets are $45/person, tax and gratuity additional. Purchase tickets online at www.hotelcongress.com or contact Nora Jean Miller by e-mail at nora@hotelcongress.com.
More info at:
http://www.hotelcongress.com/2012/06/29/murder-mystery-dillingers-ghost/
Jazz Alley @ V
Every Friday from 7pm to 9:30pm on the patio of V Modern Thai a group of up and coming local jazz artists take the stage on our beautiful patio!
“Hope” – A Play
The second play in Jem Street’s trilogy on American manners and mores, “Hope” tells the story of Joe Chandler, a successful businessman who is being courted to run for the House of Representatives. In one difficult night in a Tennessee hotel room, Joe must determine whether his history, his mistakes and his regrets are political liabilities. With an infamously racist father, a brief affair, a problematic business record, and of course he “inhaled,” Joe must ask himself the irony-tinged question: am I a good enough person to be a politician?
This is a full-length play and the performance dates are Friday and Saturday July 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th at 7:30 PM and Sunday July 22nd at 2:30 PM.
Tickets are available online, over the phone or at the door. Reservations and purchases can be made at 520-885-0555.
Chronicles hosted by Black One
The highly anticipated album 3+ years in the making is finally here! featuring production from some of hip hop rising stars including Bestpaul, OC Notes, Jaron Ikner and Tonedef of Outhouse sounds, will be hitting a store or internet connection near you soon!
Brought to you in part by Expat Records, the stellar album features the hit singles “It’s Time” “City Lights” and smash dance hit “Bodies”, this album will be a must listen. With the release of his debut underground LP “Return of a Hero” in March of 2008, Black One solidify himself as one of the rising stars of the still developing Arizona Hip Hop scene.
Black one isn’t limited to just being a “rapper”, he also produces and promotes in a partnership with the collective known as Hometown Heroez, also known as H2. He is also involved in writing as he has done music reviews and commentary for sites such as Arizonabeats.com and Art of rhyme.com. However this is just the tip of the Iceberg, Black one is just now discovering his true potential as not only an artist, but as a media philanthropist, as he continues to expand his horizons and looks towards a brighter future.
More show details here.