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SUMMARY:Full Moon Concert at Buffalo Park
DESCRIPTION:Seating: 7 pm | Performance: 7:45 pm\nBuffalo Park | Free Event \nCelebrate Flagstaff’s deep connection to the cosmos and experience the natural beauty of Buffalo Park in a whole new light. Join Dr. David Koerner for an evening of classical piano music\, lunar meditations\, and telescope viewing. This event is presented by Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and supported by a City of Flagstaff Beautification in Action grant in celebration of Flagstaff’s 25th anniversary as the world’s first International Dark Sky City.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/full-moon-concert-at-buffalo-park/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260806T214500
DTSTAMP:20260624T205034Z
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SUMMARY:Capturing the Night: Astrophotography Basics and Insights with John Gartin
DESCRIPTION:Learn approaches to Astrophotography in a combined classroom and field-based workshop. \n\n\n\n\nThis hands-on course will teach the basics of astrophotography in a two-part\, one-evening session. Participants will learn how to use their own camera settings\, the impact of different camera settings\, foreground composition\, site scouting\, apps & online resources\, different astrophotography approaches\, and how to post-process photographs. Then participants will visit a local Flagstaff dark sky location to apply their learning\, including photographing the core of the Milky Way Galaxy. \nThe class will be held from 6–7:30pm at CCA\, followed by a break\, then resume from 8:45–9:45pm at a dark-sky location. \nCost: $40 for non-members\, $30 for members
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/capturing-the-night-astrophotography-basics-and-insights-with-john-gartin/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260807T210000
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SUMMARY:First Friday ArtWalk
DESCRIPTION:Flagstaff’s First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of creativity that brings downtown to life on the first Friday of every month. Artist studios\, galleries\, shops\, restaurants\, and local venues open their doors in the evening\, showcasing a diverse mix of art—from painting and photography to ceramics\, jewelry\, and live performance. Visitors can stroll between locations\, meet artists\, enjoy live music\, and experience the vibrant energy of Flagstaff’s arts community. Whether you’re a dedicated collector or just looking for a lively night out\, First Friday offers a welcoming\, walkable way to connect with local culture and creativity \nThe 2026 ArtWalk season is generously underwritten by Dapper Dre\, supporting Car-Free First Fridays with traffic closures on Aspen St. for art and performance activations.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/first-friday-artwalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Flagstaff\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T234120Z
CREATED:20260708T182056Z
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SUMMARY:Max Gomez & Howe Gelb with Slant Can
DESCRIPTION:Max Gomez was born and raised in Taos\, New Mexico\, where he fell under the influence of country and blues singer-songwriters at an early age. After becoming a fixture in the New Mexico music scene\, Gomez left home to pursue a broader horizon. His debut album\, Rule the World (New West Records)\, earned critical acclaim and launched a touring career that has taken him coast to coast across the U.S.\, into Canada\, and throughout Western Europe. \nHowe Gelb long has been saddled with such ticklish titles such as ‘godfather of alt-country’ ( only in the UK) and ‘elder ambassador of desert rock’ ( at 3:00 AM during a desperate writer’s deadline ) but please never utilize the moniker Americana ( which originally was a descriptive instigated by Sylvie Simmons of MoJo aeons ago ) and just call it American music; the result of a melting pot of the poor and tired and the huddled masses yearning to be free. \nIn three decades plus\, he’s managed to mash elements of erosion rock\, de-composition\, crunchy & western\, something close to blues\, punk snark\, lo-fi hi-fi\, pseudo jazz\, gospel a-choir-ing\, semi-standard piano standards and a side swipe of Andalusian gypsy flamenco. \nSLANT CAN  \nwhen straight can’t \nA week’s worth of rehearsing for a Giant Sand European tour with Thøger Lund for the upcoming Danish line up\, for Autumn 2025 led to this spontaneous creation instead that included newly Tuxoned Bethy Goodfellow. Like a child meant to stay on course and finish his homework\, instead would sneak out between songs needing to be gone over and instantly make up something new without losing the groove masters
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/max-gomez-howe-gelb-with-slant-can/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T230253Z
CREATED:20260715T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T230253Z
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SUMMARY:Young NightVisionaries: A NightVisions Youth Workshop with Erika Tsouras
DESCRIPTION:Young artists and explorers are invited to discover the wonders of the night through hands-on creative activities inspired by NightVisions \n\n\n\n\nLed by educator and artist Erika Tsouras\, this interactive workshop encourages participants to investigate the beauty of dark skies\, light\, color\, and imagination while creating their own artworks. \nDesigned for youth and families\, the workshop combines art-making\, observation\, and discussion to help participants explore how artists\, scientists\, and cultures around the world understand the night. No prior artistic experience is necessary. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/young-nightvisionaries-a-nightvisions-youth-workshop-with-erika-tsouras/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260828T193000
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SUMMARY:Nathan McEuen
DESCRIPTION:Nathan McEuen grew up surrounded by incredible music and talented musicians. By age five he started performing with his father\, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)\, Nathan soon became a natural showman. \n\n\nWith over 40 years of touring\, more than 3\,000 shows\, and appearances on American Idol\, The Stagecoach Festival\, the Grand Ole Opry\, The Tonight Show\, Music City Roots\, and XM/Sirius Radio\, his music has reached audiences around the world. \nHeld in the highest esteem by his musical colleagues\, Nathan has shared the stage with an impressive lineup of artists\, including Bon Jovi\, Steve Martin\, Kris Kristofferson\, Willie Nelson\, Kenny Loggins\, Leon Russell\, Mason Williams\, Vassar Clements\, Jay Leno\, Billy Bob Thornton\, John Carter Cash\, Brad Paisley\, Carrie Underwood\, Albert Lee\, David Grisman\, The Dillards\, Dwight Yoakam\, Carlos Santana\, Kiss\, Dave Mason\, Jim Messina\, Gabriel Iglesias\, John Denver\, John Jorgenson\, Michael Martin Murphey\, Trisha Yearwood\, David Crosby\, Shawn Colvin\, Colin Hay\, Chris Stills\, Richard Paige\, Chris Issak\, Jason Mraz\, Steve Postell\, Chris Hillman\, Herb Peterson\, John Oates\, Kevin Nealon\, John Hartford\, Brett Dennen\, Garfunkel & Oates\, Jennifer Warnes\, Blind Boys of Alabama\, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers\, Malcolm McDowell\, Paul Williams\, Abe Laboriel\, Ann-Margret\, Ronny Cox\, Chris Thile\, Van Dyke Parks\, Laurie Lewis\, Gary Morris\, Gonzo the Muppet\, Russi Taylor (Voice of Minnie Mouse) and Hanna-McEuen (w/ his brother Jonathan\, and cousin Jaime Hanna). \nMost recently\, Nathan has collaborated on writing and composing music with legends like Mason Williams (Classical Gas\, Smothers Brothers\, SNL) and Chris Caswell (Daft Punk\, Tron\, The Muppets). Alongside his EP “My One and Only” for Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings\, Nathan co-produced The McEuen Sessions – For All the Good for the label in 2011. He has also released several acclaimed albums through his independent label\, Lint Records\, including Grand Design\, Festival\, Scrapbook\, McEuen Sessions\, and Side by Side. \nWith a rich musical heritage\, a lifelong passion for songwriting (200+ songs to date)\, and a love for storytelling\, Nathan’s engaging performances showcase his artistry and dedication to his craft. Whether on stage or in the studio\, his music continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/nathan-mceuen/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260829T190000
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CREATED:20260805T223321Z
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SUMMARY:The Southwest Collaborative Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the culmination of the 3rd Annual Southwest Collaborative Music Convergence! Spanning three days and two nights\, the SWCMC is a one-of-a-kind experience for musicians and audiences alike. Co-facilitators Thollem McDonas and the Interference Series have invited a wide variety of musicians from around the region to create unique sonic experiences that express the dynamics of the Southwest ecologically\, socially\, culturally\, linguistically\, and politically. Following the event\, Sounding the Constellations\, in Buffalo Park the previous night and Downtown Descensions throughout downtown during the day\, the Southwest Collaborative Orchestra will be performing in the CCA theater Saturday evening. We are grateful for the opportunity to host all of these exceptional artists who have spent their lives honing their craft through collaboration with others. Most of all\, we are excited to share it with the community. \n\n\nThe 2026 Southwest Collaborative Orchestra\nAbby Fisher (percussion)\, Al Faaet (percussion)\, Amanda Owen (clarinet)\, Athena Bryant (percussion)\, Chad Kim (wildcard)\, Chelsey Trejo (multi-instruments)\, Chris Woodward (percussion)\, Drake Hardin (electronics)\, Eric Matchett (acoustic guitars)\, Ishta Paz (bass and sax)\, Jessie Demaree (winds)\, Lauren Sarah Hayes (electronics)\, lone eagle (voice/electronics)\, Marisa Demarco (voice/electronics)\, Marya Jones (voice/electronics)\, Michael Begay (guitar and effects)\, Owen Davis (percussion)\, Robert Neustadt (multi-instruments)\, Rosie Hutchinson (violin)\, Sage Bond (guitars)\, Sam\, Somei Kundu (tenor saxophone)\, Steev Hise (multi-instruments)\, Teo Morris (violin)\, Vicki Brown (violin)\, and guests. \n$20*\n*no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.interferenceseries.org/swcmc-2026 \nA special thanks to the Interference Series\, and for funding support from Creative Flagstaff\, the City of Flagstaff BBB Tax Revenue Fund\, and the NAU Honors College.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/the-southwest-collaborative-orchestra/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T233747Z
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SUMMARY:Arvel Bird & Wild West Fiddle Project
DESCRIPTION:From Washington’s favorite fiddle tunes to Southwest Celtic\, Native\, Hispanic traditions\, into early\, Jazz\, Country\, and Rock and finally our original instrumentals
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/arvel-bird-wild-west-fiddle-project/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T164222Z
CREATED:20260728T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T164222Z
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SUMMARY:Night Voices: Spoken Word and Poetry with Joshua Wiss
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of language\, storytelling\, and the night sky at an evening of spoken word and poetry. \n\n\n\n\nHosted by Northern Arizona poet and performer Joshua Wiss. The program begins with a featured performance by Wiss\, whose work explores place\, identity\, wonder\, and the human experience. Following a brief musical intermission\, audience members are invited to share their own original poetry\, spoken word\, stories\, or reflections during an open mic session. \nInspired by the themes of NightVisions: AMBER\, this community gathering welcomes both seasoned performers and first-time readers. Whether you come to listen\, share\, or simply enjoy an evening of creative expression\, this event offers a space to connect through words and imagination. \nSchedule\n6:15–7:00pm Featured performance by Joshua Wiss\n7:00–7:15pm Musical intermission\n7:15–8:00pm Open mic
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/night-voices-spoken-word-and-poetry-with-joshua-wiss/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260813T215908Z
CREATED:20260813T215908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T215908Z
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SUMMARY:A Galaxy in Diné Bizaad: Sǫʼtah Anaaʼ: Siih Náhásdlįį
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Navajo Nation Museum\, Coconino Center for the Arts presents a free public screening of Sǫʼtah Anaaʼ: Siih Náhásdlįį\, the Navajo-language dub of Star Wars: A New Hope.⁠\n⁠\nPresented as part of NightVisions: AMBER\, the screening invites us to consider our relationship to the stars through a distinctly Diné lens—bringing together language\, culture\, imagination\, and the night sky.⁠
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/a-galaxy-in-dine-bizaad/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T235609Z
CREATED:20260813T235609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T235609Z
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SUMMARY:Starlit Market: A NightVisions Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening under the stars at Coconino Center for the Arts! In partnership with Flagstaff Mountain Town Market\, Starlit Market brings local artists\, makers\, and artisans together for a special outdoor night market. Browse original artwork\, handmade goods\, jewelry\, crafts\, and other unique creations while gathering with friends and community. \nInterested in being a vendor? Apply with Flagstaff Mountain Market
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/starlit-market-a-nightvisions-night-market/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T233721Z
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SUMMARY:CCA Storytellers: Tsoh Tso
DESCRIPTION:In February of 2025\, Cecil Tso released his debut solo album after 13 years of collaborating with friends in Flagstaff and beyond. “Finding Our Balance” is a collection of 16 songs that attempt to tell a piece of Tso’s life from childhood through adulthood. After its release\, the album was celebrated by Tso’s peers\, warmly recieved among the community\, and eventually garnered a Viola Award. Despite any recognition it received\, the album was released during a period of loss and grief that left Tso unable to support it. The year 2026 has been one of healing and making up for lost time. As a belated album listening party and release show\, the evening will be a hybrid listening event featuring live performances\, intimate listening\, and discussion. Tsoh Tso and friends will go through the album in its entirety\, and speak on every song. \nThis event will kick off our newly established series\, CCA Storytellers\, and marks the first exlusive hip hop performance hosted at Coconino Center for the Arts in its 42 year history as a concert venue.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/cca-storytellers-tsoh-tso/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T234650Z
CREATED:20260813T234604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T234650Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Quartet plays The Planets
DESCRIPTION:British composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934) composed The Planets between 1914 and 1917. The orchestral suite premiered privately in 1918 and publicly in 1920 and was considered highly innovative at the time. Holst described it as “a series of mood pictures” influenced by astrological and mythological associations with seven planets of the solar system (the dwarf planet Pluto was not discovered until 1930). The piece was first composed in an arrangement for two pianos and later orchestrated. It has since enjoyed tremendous popularity\, becoming a staple of the orchestral repertoire\, and has strongly influenced scores for space faring science fiction movies. It was recently arranged for both string and piano quartet performances by David Koerner for Dark Sky Quartet. \nThe movements of The Planets were originally intended to go in Solar System order from the inner to the outer planets\, but the order was revised for dramatic effect\, starting with Mars\, The Bringer of War. Perhaps influenced by its composition during World War I\, the bellicose Mars inspired John Williams’s score for the Darth Vader themes in Star Wars. It is followed by Venus\, The Bringer of Peace\, and Mercury\, The Winger Messenger. The giant planets then follow in solar system order\, including Jupiter\, The Bringer of Jollity\, Saturn\, The Bringer of Old Age\, Uranus\, The Magician\, and Neptune\, The Mystic. \nThe Planets \nI. Mars\, the Bringer of War \nII. Venus\, The Bringer of Peace \nIII. Mercure\, The Winged Messenger \nIntermission \nIV. Jupiter\, The Bringer of Jollity \nV. Saturn\, The Bringer of Old Age \nVI. Uranus\, The Magician \nVII. Neptune\, The Mystic \nDark Sky Quartet is a northern Arizona-based musical ensemble specializing in celestial and night-sky-inspired classical works. They frequently collaborate with regional events like the Flagstaff Star Party and the Grand Canyon Star Party\, blending professional chamber performance with themes of astronomy and dark sky conservation. They have also performed in specialty Grand Canyon raft trips with Canyoneers. Members include violinist Allison O’Bryant\, pianist/violinist/violist David Koerner\, violist Jacqueline Schwandt\, and cellist Stephen Brown. \nMember Bios \nViolinist Allison Unsworth O’Bryant began playing in Potsdam\, N.Y.\, at the age of 6. She has a B.M. and M.M. in violin performance from Brigham Young University. She enjoys orchestral playing and has performed with the Western Piedmont Symphony\, the North Carolina Symphony\, the Tabernacle Choir Orchestra\, and the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. She has also played in various recording studios and collaborated with artists such as Josh Groban\, Rod Stewart\, Sting\, John Williams\, the King’s Singers\, and Richard Stolzman. \nPianist/Violinist/Violist Dr. David Koerner studied piano and violin at a young age and became interested in the planets with the second-grade creation of a model of the solar system. He debuted as piano soloist with the LA County Concert Orchestra in the Prokofiev 3rd piano concerto at age 16 and subsequently appeared with southern California orchestras. After competing in the Tchaikovsky piano competition in 1982\, Dr. Koerner returned to planetary interests and received a doctorate in planetary science from Caltech. He worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and University of Pennsylvania before joining the astronomy faculty at NAU\, where he recently retired as Emeritus Associate Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science. Since then\, Dr. Koerner has devoted more time to music\, completing the M.M. degree in instrumental performance at NAU in viola and violin and a graduate certificate in piano. He founded Dark Sky Quartet and brought solo piano music to his stint as Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence. He was heard most recently in Full Moon Rise concerts in Buffalo Park sponsored by Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and the Flagstaff Beautification and Public Art Commission. \nViolist Dr. Jacquelyn Schwandt enjoys a varied career as a teacher\, chamber musician\, orchestral musician and recitalist. She currently serves as Professor of Viola and Associate Director of the Kitt School of Music at Northern Arizona University. She is principal viola with the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and has taught at music camps and master classes both domestically and abroad\, including Suzuki String institutes and camps in Arizona and South Dakota. She has been a featured soloist with several orchestras including the Flagstaff Symphony\, the Newport Symphony in Oregon\, the Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra in Denver\, Colorado\, where the Denver Post praised her “smooth\, warm tone.” She has served as violist with symphony orchestras across the US and Europe\, participated in several orchestral and chamber music festivals and has completed recital tours in Arizona\, Nevada\, Southern California\, Taiwan and Spain. Dr. Schwandt holds degrees from the University of Oregon (DMA)\, Wichita State University (MM)\, and Southern Methodist University (BM). \nCellist Dr. Stephen Brown is Professor of Music Theory and Coordinator of Music Theory and Composition at Northern Arizona University. He holds degrees from Harvard and Yale\, teaches music theory at both the undergraduate and graduate levels\, and advises Master’s students. He has published research in the theory and analysis of twentieth-century music generally\, and his scholarly work has appeared in Music Theory Spectrum\, Music Analysis\, Journal of Music Theory\, and Music Theory Online. He has given papers at the Society for Music Theory national conference\, the International Musicological Society\, the European Music Analysis Conference\, and various regional music theory societies. Dr. Brown has served on the editorial boards of Music Theory Online and SMT-V (the videocast journal of the Society for Music Theory). He is also Past President of the Rocky Mountain Society for Music Theory. Before coming to NAU\, Dr. Brown taught at the University of Connecticut (where he served as Assistant Professor) and the Oberlin Conservatory (where he was also Assistant Professor and later promoted to Associate Professor with tenure).
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/dark-sky-quartet-plays-the-planets/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260813T175016Z
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SUMMARY:NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 27\, 5:30–8:30 PM \nSet within the galleries and theater at Coconino Center for the Arts\, NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky is a constellation of chef-curated dinner\, live music & dancing\, musical theater\, and stargazing. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing:\nAmber Hour social with celestial cocktails & mocktails\nHarvest Moon Dinner served within the NightVisions: AMBER gallery exhibition. Catered by SOSTA\, inspired by the texture and flavors of an evening around the campfire.\nMoonlit Melodies by Stargazer Collaborative Theater\nStargazing guided telescope experience by Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition\n…and more! \nThis fundraiser benefits Exhibitions & Programs at Coconino Center for the Arts\, with opportunities to support Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. \nPresented in partnership with SOSTA\, part of Pizziconcepts Restaurant Group (including Pizzicletta and Indian Gardens).
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/nightvisions-savor-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Ryan Biter Album Release with Special Guest Andy Sydow
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Biter is the aimless\, eccentric\, tactless kid you went to school with growing up that you always kind of wondered what happened to after high school.With equal measures of irreverence\, sharp insight\, and vulnerability\, Biter invites audiences to be open to our profound humanness. Weird\, wonderful\, and flawed. \nThink of him like a guitar slinging Mr. Rogers for messed up adults.\nThe grit\, soul\, and raw emotion of his voice has drawn comparisons to Chris Stapleton\, Amos Lee\, and Martin Sexton. His songwriting is incisive yet free of pretence. Catchy but thoughtful. Rootsy but Radio Ready.His expansive guitar playing tells epic stories and has been compared to players like Tommy Emmanuel\, Michael Hedges\, John Butler\, Newton Faulkner\, and James Taylor.Biter has been described as “A One Man Musical Force” with a singular focus.Biter has played for audiences in the US\, Ireland\, and Australia \nRyanbitermusic.com \nAmericana\, rock\, folk\, singer-songwriter\, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who’s lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring consistently both solo and with a backing band\, Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads\, sing a few numbers on his lap steel\, and even sit down at the keys to show off his surprising boogie-woogie piano chops. He draws comparisons to voices like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne\, mixed with a roots rock vibe reminiscent of Tom Petty or Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. \n2024 saw the release of\, Night Skin\, a full length album produced by Anders Osborne at Dockside Studio in Maurice\, LA. Osborne also played guitar and sang backing vocals\, with Mike Dillion on percussion\, and Casandra Faulconer rounding out the quartet on bass. After the albums release\, Sydow celebrated by opening multiple dates for John Hiatt. The full band (Andy Sydow & The Minor League) had an official release show at The Bluebird Theater in Denver\, CO\, before heading out on a southern/midwest US tour. \nAside from Hiatt and Osborne\, Sydow has also had the chance to open for acts such as: Dawes\, Chuck Prophet\, Lucero\, Brett Dennen\, Shane Smith & The Saints\, and Dick Dale. He was also named a finalist in the Telluride Troubadour Contest (2024)\, Acorn Theater Songwriter Contest (2024)\, LEAF Songwriter Contest (2024)\, Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition (2023 & 2021)\, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Songwriter Competition (2023)\, and International Songwriting Competition (2021). \nSydow has toured internationally and received accolades from No Depression\, Stereo Stickman\, We Write About Music\, and Daily Music Spin. In addition\, the last several years have seen the release of over a dozen tracks Sydow produced for other artists\, including Lauren Frihauf and Payge Turner (The Voice\, Season 19). \nWhen he’s not touring\, writing\, or recording\, Sydow spends time talking to other creatives and music industry professionals on his podcast\, Middle Class Rock Star. The hour”ish” long weekly program comes out periodically on all streaming platforms\, as well as 30 FM stations around Colorado (via Chris K’s Colorado Playlist). MCRS has played host to the likes of: Andy Frasco\, Shane Smith & The Saints\, Sunny War\, Dango Rose (Elephant Revival)\, Jeremy Lawton (Big Head Todd & The Monsters)\, Todd Smallie (Derek Trucks\, JJ Grey & Mofro)\, Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson)\, Leftover Salmon\, and Phil Cook. \nhttps://andysydow.com
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/ryan-biter-album-release-with-special-guest-andy-sydow/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Mama’s Broke - Reunion Album Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:For more than a decade\, Mama’s Broke\, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria\, have forged a style carried across landscapes rather than tied to one. Their forthcoming 12-song LP Reunion\, out August 28 via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group\, follows years in near-constant motion\, bringing their folk-without-borders approach to small clubs\, DIY spaces\, and everywhere in between. Winners of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year for their 2017 debut Count the Wicked\, their music is rooted in long days playing for passing crowds and traveling by foot\, as well as in the deep wells of folk lineage they’ve tapped into across Eastern Canada\, Appalachia\, Ireland\, and beyond. Their sound doesn’t belong to any one place so much as it passes through them\, grounded in the traditions that shaped it. \nThat foundation was built long before stages and studio sessions\, in traveling communities where music functioned as both currency and connection. The two met within a global network of musicians funding their way through shared songs\, carrying only what they could as they traded melodies and stories across the miles. Playing for hours at a time on the street demanded a repertoire that could hold attention and sustain emotion\, drawing them deep into traditional material and the discipline of close harmony. Over time\, the songs became a common language\, connecting what came before with the music they were making together. \nBuilding on their JUNO-nominated album Narrow Line (2022)\, Reunion reflects a world coming apart in plain sight\, tracing fractured communities\, the erosion of shared ground\, and the growing awareness that the systems we were taught to trust no longer hold or deliver the promises they were meant to keep. The songs don’t preach or prescribe; they reflect\, holding up a mirror and leaving space for something else to take shape. \nRecorded just outside Nashville in Goodlettsville\, Tennessee\, Reunion features subtle contributions from bassist Paul Kowert (Gillian Welch & David Rawlings) and others\, adding depth without pulling focus from the record’s acoustic core. At its heart\, Mama’s Broke remains what it has always been: two voices\, intertwined\, both fragile and enduring. Reunion asks what it means to make something that lasts: not a place you’re from\, or even a place you return to\, but what you make together\, and how long it lasts\, if you tend to it. \nMama’s Broke are touring their new album in North America and Europe throughout 2026 and 2027.
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/mamas-broke-reunion-album-release-tour/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Greenhouse Productions Presents: Steve Poltz
DESCRIPTION:It might’ve even been last night\, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what? \nThe next show will be even greater\, making that show the greatest show of his life. \nAre you starting to notice a trend? \nHe isn’t shy about it either. \nEven after most likely thousands of shows (but who’s counting?)\, he hits the stage with the same amount of energy and always makes sure to declare\, “This is the greatest show of my life.” \nIt’s why he’s quietly emerged as the kind of live phenomenon celebrated passionately by a diehard fanbase worldwide and renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay and High Sierra Music Festival in California and Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado to Cayamo Cruise (where he actually got married). It’s why his music has crept into pop culture via collaborations with everyone from Jewel and Billy Strings to Molly Tuttle\, Sierra Hull\, Nicki Bluhm\, Oliver Wood\, and even the late Mojo Nixon. It’s why after over a dozen albums\, he’s still creatively firing on all cylinders and critically acclaimed by the likes of Rolling Stone\, Associated Press\, Billboard\, and many more. \nNevertheless\, the next gig will be the greatest show for him (and maybe for you too)… \n“I started doing it years ago\, because I feel grateful to still be alive\,” he notes. ”Even today\, I still do it\, and I believe my own bullshit. I convinced myself that every show is the greatest show I’ve ever played. They’re all different\, and it depends on my mood each day\, but I know I’m there to entertain people. It always cracks me up when I stumble into some sort of weird thing that’s handed to me like a gift from the freaky deadly heavens above.” \nSteve might as well be “a gift from the freaky deadly heavens above” himself. He was born in Nova Scotia—Halifax\, to be exact. Somewhere along the way\, he began his relationship with the guitar at six-years-old. “We’re joined at the hip and lip and it’s always near my grip\,” he affirms. He grew up in Los Angeles and Palm Springs (where he “met Elvis and Liberace”) and settled in San Diego (where he cut his teeth “under the tutelage of The Beat Farmers”). \nHe kicked off his musical journey in San Diego-bred underground favorites The Rugburns. However\, the world got to know Steve when co-wrote two tracks from Jewel’s diamond-certified debut Pieces Of You\, including the multi platinum Billboard Hot 100 #2 “You Were Meant For Me” (he’s also in the video). He delivered his own full-length debut One Left Shoe in 1998 and paved the way for an extensive solo catalog defined by what he calls “evocative lyrics mixed with positivity and traces of tragicomedy.”  \nIf you so choose\, you can trace his evolution from “Everything About You” (which popped up in Notting Hill) to the staple “Can O’ Pop”— christened “a fizzy delight” by Rolling Stone. The latter graced his 2022 album\, Stardust & Satellites. Co-produced and created with The Wood Brothers\, it garnered widespread acclaim. HOLLER. hailed it as “a wonderfully energized\, often joyful and wryly provocative release from the charismatic Steve Poltz\,” while No Depression dubbed it “poignant and ultimately uplifting.” Glide Magazine applauded how\, “He takes chances like few others and seems to be increasingly more unconventional as he embraces Americana.” \nSimultaneously\, a myriad of artists continue to seek him out as a collaborator in the studio. Whether it be “Leaders” with Billy Strings or “Million Miles” with Molly Tuttle\, he’s got dozens of cuts with various friends under his belt. He contributed two tunes to Deer Tick’s Emotional Contracts with frontman John J. McCauley going on to profess to Brooklyn Vegan\, “Steve Poltz may be the biggest\, most direct inspiration for me on this record.” \nSteve adds\, “Usually when these folks and many others come over to my house in Nashville we end up with something I love. I try not to overthink it. There are no rules. It’s kind of like fishing. You don’t catch anything if you don’t throw your rod in the water. So I guess I just try to be available for inspiration\, mixed with perspiration and exasperation.” \nSpeaking of perspiration\, he regularly travels far and wide to audiences of all ages and all continents most every day. \n“I travel from town to town and fool people\,” he grins. “I sing them songs and tell them stories and somehow they decide to pay money to obtain some merch and witness the spectacle. Then I return a year later and fool them again.” \nIn the end\, Steve is probably gearing up for the greatest show of his life as you read this. \nThankfully\, that will never change. \nHe signs off\, “I’m just a weirdo\, a freak\, a bon vivant\, a rounder\, a rabble rouser\, a workaholic\, a people pleaser\, an idiot and a grateful kid who ran away and joined the circus.” \nCan we say it might just be The Greatest Show on Earth?!
URL:https://coconinoarts.org/event/greenhouse-productions-presents-steve-poltz/
LOCATION:Coconino Center for the Arts\, 2300 North Fort Valley Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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