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Events in Downtown Tempe
Friday Aug 3 2012
Closing:Childsplay Summer Classes @ Childsplay Inc
Chilsplay Summer Theater Classes come to an end for the 2012 summer. Check Childsplay's website for more class options.
A three-part mix: motivational speaker, stand-up comedy, and inspirational concert. Morshower shares his secrets to success and happiness in acting, and in life. The show also features Gary Lynn Floyd.
Saturday Aug 4 2012
Turn your brother, mom, or friend into a rock or dragon at this photo altering workshop hosted by Tucson photographer Shannon Smith. Attendants are encouraged to bring their favorite family photos to be turned into drawings. Admission is free.
Don't miss the 3rd Annual Fashion 4 a Cause Fashion Show raising awareness for breast cancer. The event is hosted by the company Dynasty InKorporated and will be held at Tempe Center for the Arts
Closing:Glenn Morshower presents: "The Extra Mile" @ Tempe Center for the Arts
A three-part mix: motivational speaker, stand-up comedy, and inspirational concert. Morshower shares his secrets to success and happiness in acting, and in life. The show also features Gary Lynn Floyd.
Opening:Miss Gay Arizona 2012 @ Tempe Center for the Arts
The 27th Annual Miss Gay Arizona Pageant. Come check out the next winners of the "Symbols of Excellence" representing professionalism and quality of entertainment in the art of female impression.
Sunday Aug 5 2012
Closing:Miss Gay Arizona 2012 @ Tempe Center for the Arts
The 27th Annual Miss Gay Arizona Pageant. Come check out the next winners of the "Symbols of Excellence" representing professionalism and quality of entertainment in the art of female impression.
Tuesday Aug 7 2012
The finalists have been chosen for our very own Tempe Idol. Don't miss the last chapter of the competition for the 2012 Tempe Idol!
Friday Aug 10 2012
ABBA FAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA. Topping the charts from 1972 to 1982, the band took the world by storm.
Saturday Aug 11 2012
Tempe Center for the Arts staff member Michelle Dock will lead children and parents through a hands-on art project that includes a special Polaroid sticker photo taken in the Gallery. Tempe librarian Rolf Brown will lead adults through basic genealogical research methods and demonstrate the use of web-based ancestry resources. Free admission.
Saturday Aug 18 2012
Local artist and Tempe Center for the Arts staff member Marco Albarran will help visitors make their own family-themed mini wood chair. Chairs often are seen as everyday objects, but in this hands-on workshop chairs become the storytellers. Free Admission.
Local comedy originals Bully Mammoth come back once again the Tempe Center for the Arts for a night of laughter. Don't miss out.
Thursday Aug 23 2012
Join us for an free evening of instruction and learning with Matt Sterbenz demonstrates his knowledge of oil painting and landscapes. Matt will discuss and demonstrate painting the Southwestern landscape using plein air sketches and photographs as reference. He will discuss his process, materials, color theory and composition. Attendants will be able to see paintings in various stages of completion, and will be able to ask questions during this informal demonstration.
Friday Aug 24 2012
Opening:Penny for Your Thoughts Exhibition @ US Post Office
Arizona is known as "The Copper State." To honor this useful and highly sought after metal, this exhibition will feature artwork made from copper, about copper and/or inspired by copper.
Saturday Aug 25 2012
Exhibiting artist Annie Lopez will lead a workshop about art making and writing. Visitors of all ages can bring their own copies of family photographs or use miscellaneous photocopies provided by the artist. First, participants will write short stories, poems or statements about the images and then color and decorate the work to tell a family story.
Monday Aug 27 2012
Closing:Here Comes the Sun Exhibition @ US Post Office
For several decades, people have flocked to Arizona for its beautiful landscapes and year round sunshine. Today, Arizonans continue to take advantage of the state's most abundant resource for anything from agriculture and solar power to golfing and hiking. Artists display works that depict scenes about the sun or works that are inspired by the sunlight in Arizona.
Friday Aug 31 2012
A gala of live art and music you don't want to miss! The 2nd annual Tempe Art A Gogh Gogh will take place on Final Friday in August at The Sail Inn.
Ongoing Events
Through 8/3/2012:
Childsplay Summer Classes
Through 8/27/2012:
Here Comes the Sun Exhibition
Through 8/30/2012:
Painting Fearlessly with Watercolors!
Through 9/29/2012:
Collecting Arizona: Selections from the ASU Art Museum
Through 12/17/2012:
Weekday Mass
Through 12/28/2012:
Friday Night Magic
Through 1/8/2013:
Wednesday Night Pub Trivia
Reoccurring Events
Every Tuesday Ladies' Night @ Robbie Fox's Public House Complimentary Champagne on Robbie for all ladies. First 25 ladies through the door receive gift bags put together by Robbies Fox's. Open Mic Night @ Rula Bula Irish Pub & Restaurant This is sure to be the hottest open jam in the Valley. Come and have the opportunity to jam with some of the best musicians around...or simply jam solo. Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Wings at Hooters @ Hooters of Tempe Eat ALL the wings! $9.99 a person (some restrictions apply). Walk in Wednesdays Open Mic Night @ Tempe Center for the Arts Join Host Walt Richardson for a night of music with Valley singer/songwriters vying for a place in the televised Songwriters' Showcase. Wednesday's Booster Club Draft & New Comic Book Day! @ Pop Culture Paradise Booster Drafts takes place from 7:00pm-8:00pm. $15 dollar entry fee (comes with a free soda). FULL prize support. $32 or 8 packs to winner, 6 to second, 2 to third and 1 to 4th! Wednesday Night Pub Trivia @ Rula Bula Irish Pub and Restaurant Stop into Rula Bula on Wednesday Nights at 8:00pm to play Pub Trivia, the valley's best teams compete for prizes. Every Thursday Open Studio at Artizen Apparel @ Artizen Organics Artizen Apparel welcomes all every Thursday for Open Studio sessions. Drop in, make art, and just chill out. Bring your friends and your creativity. Complementary coffee served. Theme Nights @ Hooters of Tempe School girls, referees, and cow girls! Oh my! Join Hooters of Tempe for Theme Nights every Thursday! World of Warcraft CCG Tournament @ Pop Culture Paradise World of Warcraft CCG tournaments! @ 6:00 pm. $5 entry. Prize supported. We will have a judge on hand. Sanctioned events! Every Friday Friday Night Magic @ Pop Culture Paradise Fan of Magic the Gathering? Well, get your type 2 decks ready! Every Saturday Live Music @ Rula Bula Irish Pub & Restaurant Rula Bula keeps the tradition of live music alive for more than 12 years. Enjoy the sounds of valley's best local talent every Saturday night at Rula Bula. Warmachine! @ Pop Culture Paradise Are you ready for a battle? Then come to Pop Culture Paradise with your army for this weekly tournament. Check out all Downtown Tempe events at millavenue.com/events | 
Calling artists and art lovers alike! Montage Art Studio & Gallery is hosting an 
The Downtown Tempe Community would like to welcome all new and returning students, faculty and staff! With so much to do in the Mill Avenue District, you're sure to have a great time this semester. There are over 100 restaurants and shops, more than 5 miles of hiking and exercise trails, over 100 annual events, live theater, music and more. You can find everything you are looking for from nightlife, food, entertainment, shopping, and more by visiting 
Long-time Tempe local Ken Lowell is showcasing his work at Montage Art Studio and Gallery through the month of August. In April, Ken was announced the winner of the PAINT OUT TEMPE artist event and awarded a exhibition in the gallery. Ken's art brings a unique edge to the gallery capturing both fantasy and whimsy through mixed media on canvas. Visit his exhibition at Montage's 
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