7:30-10 p.m., March 15

2:30 p.m., March 11

7:30 p.m., March 1

Noon-4 p.m., March 3

6:30-8:30 p.m., March 27 (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

1 & 4 p.m., April 7, 8 & 14; 1 p.m., April 15

7:30 p.m., April 2

7 p.m., April 4

6:30 p.m., March 31

9:30 a.m. coffee service; 10 a.m. program, March 20

7:30 p.m., March 24

8 p.m., March 17

Ye is a distinguished doctoral piano student at Arizona State University.  Free - Limited seating.

Unhappy with the local comedy scene, the members of Bully Mammoth decided to mix things up with their brand of 95% scripted comedy. Members concentrate on scene work and are influenced by everything from Elvis to David Lynch. Recommended for 16 and older. Buy Tickets     More information

The opening gala event of the 2012 North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference features guest saxophone artists with the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble an Symphony Orchestra. Information

Arizona Landscapes exhibition artist Ellen Wagener will give a “walk-in” art workshop for children and family members. Wagener will share her knowledge of the plein-air (painting outdoors) technique while inviting participants of all ages to explore and paint their own version of Arizona’s vibrant landscape. Free

Tomás’ Grandfather tells stories when the family leaves Texas to pick crops in Iowa. But soon Tomás knows all the stories by heart and that’s when Papa Grande tells him about the library. When Tomás meets the library lady nothing is ever the same again. Recommended for age five and older. Buy Tickets

Great film scores by John Williams, Bruce Broughton, Jerry Goldsmith and others will highlight this evening of exciting and listenable selections that will stir wonderful movie memories.

Rathkamp’s first collection of poetry, Some Nights No Cars At All, was published by Ausable Press and is now distributed by Copper Canyon. He recently received the 2010 Sow’s Ear Poetry Prize and a 2012 Arizona Commission on the Arts Artist Grant. Free

McDermand has been lending his artistry to film scores, commercial jingles, symphonic productions and stage shows of every description. The list of big-name entertainers with whom he has performed is vast: Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Johnny Cash, the Temptations and the Moody Blues. Buy Tickets

Childsplay: “Tomás and the Library Lady”                                    Studio

Tempe Poetry in April: Josh Rathkamp                                             TBA

Yumi La Rosa presents “Mujeres Quatro”                                   Theater

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: "Movies and More"            Theater

A Conversation about Truth with Lynn M. Bunch                         Theater

Paul McDermand                                                                          Theater

Performance with A View: Qingqing Ye                                    Lakeside

Lakeshore Jazz Series: Eliane Elias                                            Theater

Sonoran Chamber Music: Piano Trio                                           Gallery

Walk-in Artists Workshop with Ellen Wagener                              Gallery

Arizona Wind Symphony: Continental Drift                                  Theater