2 and 8 p.m., April 3

7 p.m., April 1

8 p.m., March 26

7-8.30 p.m., May 15

1 & 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, April 25 - May 23

7:30 p.m., April 15

7:30 p.m., April 22-24; 2 p.m., April 25

7 p.m., June 2

7 to 8:30 p.m., April 15

7:30 p.m., April 12

7-8:30 p.m., April 14

1 & 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, April 10-18

7-8:30 p.m., April 7

7:30-9 p.m., April 8

6:30-11 p.m., Wednesdays, April 7- May 26

Moderator Catherine Hammond opens the 10^th season of Poetry in April. Free

Cárdenas’ book “Boomerang” is forthcoming from Bilingual Review Press, and her chapbook, “From the Tongues of Brick and Stone,” was published by Momotombo Press in 2005. She also co-edited the anthology “Between the Heart and the Land: Latina Poets in the Midwest” (MARCH/Abrazo Press, 2001). Her poems have appeared in a range of anthologies and literary journal. 

Pompa earned degrees from the University of Chicago and Indiana University, where he served as a poetry editor for Indiana Review. His chapbook, "Pepper Spray," was published by Momotombo Press in 2006. In 2008, his first full-length collection, "My Kill Adore Him," was selected by Martin Espada as winner of the Andres Montoya Poetry Prize.

The stark, monochromatic staging of this concert is the perfect backdrop for the lush movement and emotional power that arises from pure dance. CONDER/dance demonstrates its compelling choreographic style in a concert that features the work of Ashleigh Leite and Carley Conder.

Take in spectacular views, shake off the stress of the week and enjoy music by emerging songwriters at the Valley’s most unique Open Mic event. Enjoy great music, snacks and more. Musicians are welcome to drop in and vie for a spot in the March 3 Songwriters' Showcase. Free

The Tempe Youth Wind Symphony is an honor group of young musicians from Tempe middle schools and mentors from area high schools. The group is coordinated by William J. Richardson and conducted by Douglas Akey.

World renowned pianist, singer, songwriter Eliane Elias is known for her distinctive and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots, her sensuous, alluring voice with her impressive instrumental jazz, classical and compositional skills. Buy Tickets

Kids big and small delight in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's modern fairy tale in which the orphan Sophie and her newfound friend, The BFG, demonstrate that heroes come in all sizes. Recommended for ages five and older. Buy Tickets

From blatant theatre dance, to sheer physical strengths, to introspective tendencies within the ritual of performing, this multiple look at new dance works takes the audience-partners to many directions. Dancers: Babs Case, Mary Fitzgerald, Kelly Roth and Karen Schupp. Buy Tickets

Selections for this concert are chosen from Live Broadway Musicals, Circus Entertainment and the World of Cinema. Buy Tickets

Kausen is the grandson of animator Chuck Jones and current director of the board of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. He will share personal stories and information about the mission of the Chuck Jones Foundation. Bring your own mug for a free cup of coffee.

This evening of music, written for the concert band, will include selections that are recognized as significant works. Pieces by Shostakovich, Reed, Persichetti, and Nelson will be featured.

García is a bilingual, bicultural poet who has México, the United States and the land in between in her work. She has an MFA degree from Vermont College in writing and currently resides in Arizona. Garcia has a chapbook, “This Stone Will Speak,” from Pudding House Press. Free

The event highlights the program’s impact on the community and celebrates Conversations in Leadership which features a panel of distinguished leaders who will share their insights on leadership and inspirational stories of success.

Everyone knows a Bossy Best Friend ... but what happens when you find yourself behaving just like your Bossy Best Friend? Friendship, peer pressure and exclusion issues are all explored in this allegorical comedy. Recommended for ages five and older. Buy Tickets

Rudaera: “The Lady of the Lotus Lake”                                        Studio

Songwriters’ Showcase                                                               Theater

Paper Cup Exchange: Craig Kausen                                            Gallery

The Big Friendly Giant                                                                Theater

A Ludwig Dance Theatre: Festival 2010                                        Studio

Arizona Wind Symphony: Curtain Up                                           Theater

Poetry in April: Lisha Garcia                                                     Lakeside

Tomato Plant Girl                                                                          Studio

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: “British Band Classics”      Theater

Tempe Leadership: Conversations in Leadership                     Lakeside

Poetry in April: Brenda Cárdenas and Paul Martínez Pompa   Lakeside

Fusion: the ASU Wind Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble                     Theater

CONDER/dance: “Black and White Dances”                               Theater

Tempe Youth Wind Symphony                                                     Theater

LakeShore Jazz: Eliane Elias Quartet                                          Theater

Creation Dance Championships                                                   Theater