2019/20 SEASON

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CONTENTS

Welcome to GVR Live!............................ 2 Performance Lineup................................. 3 Special Event..............................................11 Pop-Up Concerts.................................... 20 Dances..........................................................21 Three Easy Ways to Order.................. 28 Ticket & Box Office Info....................... 29 Ticket Refunds & Exchanges............. 29 General Information.............................. 30 Season Ticket Information...................32 Season Ticket Order Form................. 33 2

Welcome to the GVR Live! 2019/2020 Arts & Entertainment Season at Green Valley Recreation, Inc.! Our premiering artist is Caro Pierotto, who will help us celebrate another year of GVR Live! with an exciting Brazilian inspired evening filled with sensual, playful, and unforgettable music and song! We have a wonderful season filled with country, jazz, folk, rock, classical, pop, and comedy. If, while you're sitting back relaxing to the dulcet tunes of the evening, you ponder the people behind the scenes at GVR Live!, allow me to introduce them to you:

GVR Arts & Entertainment Volunteers are the foundation of GVR Arts & Entertainment programs. They come from all over the country, with various occupations and a treasure trove of experience. They are our Ticket Takers, Concession Sales, Lobby Ushers, Auditorium Ushers, CD/Merchandise Sales, and back stage helpers. The Arts & Entertainment department definitely couldn't do it without them!

Shelly Freeman - Senior Arts & Entertainment Supervisor has been with GVR since 1994, dedicating the past 25 years to GVR and its members. She started behind the scenes as Lead Sound Technician and has watched the Arts & Entertainment program grow into what it is today. Shelly now scouts for talent all over the country and abroad to bring a memorable performing arts experience to you, right here in Green Valley, Arizona!

Judith LeClair - Arts & Entertainment House Manager started at GVR in 2006 and brings with her a wealth of experience. With her caring and kindness at GVR, Judith provides exceptional customer service as she is one of the first persons to greet you, and always with a warm smile and kind words as she helps you settle into your seat. She is the go-to person for our guests' needs at performances and movies.

Arline Fass - Arts & Entertainment Lighting Technician started at GVR in 2007 and has shone ever since. Arline works with the performers to create delightful visual enhancements and expressions that complete each and every performance. Arline is one of the go-to persons when there are questions about A/V equipment at GVR Centers.

Nicole Brady - Arts & Entertainment Event Assistant started at GVR in 2015 and is assistant to the Senior Arts & Entertainment Supervisor. Her job touches many different areas, but she shines most in her marketing and volunteer organization skills. Concert and movie flyers at all of the GVR centers and online are Nicole's handiwork and she also heads up the GVR Live! Dances. While doing all of this, Nicole attended the University of Arizona full time and graduated in May 2019.

Dominic Capanna - Arts & Entertainment Sound Technician started at GVR in 2018 and brings with him an arts & music education from Pima Community College, along with an "A" rating as a stage technician. His artistic abilities enable him to reproduce the sound from the stage and bring melodious music to your ears. Dominic is also a go-to person for A/V questions at GVR Centers.

GVR LIVE! 2019/20 SEASON PERFORMANCE LINEUP

October................17.....................................................GVR Live! Season Premiere with Caro Pierotto 24............................... Live at Royal Albert Hall [Revisited]: The Everly Brothers 1983 Reunion Concert with Lee Lessack & Johnny Rodgers

November............14.......................................................................................................................Tony Jackson 19............................................................................................................................Steel Betty

December............5.......................................................................................................... Sons of the Pioneers 10.............................................................................................................. TSO Holiday Pops 17.............................................................................................................. Django Shredders 31................. Special Event - New Year's Eve Bash featuring David Pendleton

January.................14..........................................Jarabe Mexicano & Ballet Folkl?rico de Los ?ngeles 23..............................................................................................................Bettman & Halpin 28............................................................ Joanne O'Brien - The Doris Day Songbook 31....................................................................................... TSO Masterworks Tubalicious

February...............6............................................................................................ Billy McGuigan's Rock Twist 11................................................................................................................ LP and the Vinyls 18...........................................................................................................................TSO Pops II 20................................................................... Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac 25.....................................................................................................................Jessica Fichot

March.....................3......................................................................................................................Justin Johnson 6................................................................................................... TSO Masterworks Eroica 10..............................................................................................................................Camarada 19..............................................................................................Hot Club of San Francisco

April.......................2..................................................................................................Green Valley Stage Band

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SEASON PREMIERE WITH CARO PIEROTTO

OCTOBER 17 ? 6PM

Caro Pierotto will be here to help celebrate the GVR Live! 2019/2020 Arts & Entertainment Season Premiere with an exciting performance filled with sensual, playful, and unforgettable music! All patrons are invited to this festive event with dancing, complimentary beverages, and chips & salsa.

Ten years ago, Caro Pierotto took a big chance. She put everything on the line in what turned out to be one of those fairytale stories that Hollywood dreams are made of. It all began when she ditched a steady corporate paycheck, left behind family and friends, and traded her native Brazil for Los Angeles. Caro had it in her heart to write her own songs, sing, and perform. She put together a band, called it Marbella, and with the help of Latin Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer Alberto Lopez, released Volta ao Mundo.

Her first song collection of fiery sounds had audiences hungry for Caro's world music in faraway places like Indonesia, France, and her new home, America. That first effort landed in rotation on KCRW radio and was shortlisted for Grammy balloting. Why? Because Caro's singing is a prayer that goes straight to the heart.

Season Ticket Holders ? Free Event GVR Members $22 | Guests $25 | General Public $30

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EVERLY BROTHERS [REVISITED] WITH LEE LESSACK & JOHNNY RODGERS

OCTOBER 24 ? 7PM

Award-winning recording artists Lee Lessack & Johnny Rodgers will revisit the iconic 1983 "Live at Royal Albert Hall" Everly Brothers Reunion Concert. Lessack and Rodgers will perform all the masterpieces heard that night, including "All I Have to Do Is Dream," "Devoted to You," "Bye Bye Love," and many more. After a decade of not speaking to each other, British guitarist Albert Lee was able to bring the Everly Brothers back together in 1983 for what he thought would be a one-off concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. That reunion lasted 26 years, which was an unexpected, but pleasing, bonus.

Lee Lessack's graceful lyric baritone vocals and sophisticated and engaging persona have made him a shining star on the international concert scene. Billboard Magazine calls his singing "vocal romanticism of a high order."

Johnny Rodgers is an internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway veteran, and recording artist who is described by Stephen Holden of New York Times, as an entertainer "who has show business in his bones" with "fused elements of Billy Joel, Peter Allen, and Johnny Mercer."

GVR Members $34 | Guests $37 | General Public $42

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TONY JACKSON

NOVEMBER 14 ? 7PM

Is it premature to see Hall of Fame material in a guy who's just releasing his first album? Not if that guy is Tony Jackson. To put it plainly, Jackson is the most talked about singer in Nashville today, and one of the most gifted singers ever to grace country music.

Rolling Stone magazine cited Tony Jackson's latest single, "Country Road," naming it among the `10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now' stating--"fiddle, harmonica, pedal steel guitar fill this less-known James Taylor salute to the rolling ribbons of backwoods blacktop, but it's Tony Jackson's voice, which could easily pass for Taylor's classic croon, that packs the biggest punch."

Since his highly praised May 2017 debut album release, Tony Jackson, the affable singer has already been invited to perform on the Grand Ole Opry (multiple times), a CMA Fest, and has appeared on several important national TV shows.

GVR Members $40 | Guests $43 General Public $48

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STEEL BETTY

NOVEMBER 19 ? 7PM

Steel Betty lives at the crossroads of what makes Austin, Texas the engine driving traditional music in America. Flavors of bluegrass, folk, blues, Tex-Mex, Old Time music, and classic country, are a reflection of today's American music scene. Steel Betty, the hip, virtuosic trio, embraces Austin's eclectic culture and brings this lively music out of Texas for the rest of the country to experience. David McD (guitar, vocals), Maddy Froncek (banjo, upright bass, vocals), and Micah Motenko (mandolin, piano, vocals) are multi-instrumentalists capturing the sounds and harmonies of Austin like no other ensemble. Music of Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, spirituals, the vaquero tradition, and more, highlight Steel Betty's performances. The trio often conducts workshops for aspiring musicians and students and has a wonderful, interactive program for schools introducing children to the great variety and depth of music from their part of America. Steel Betty's debut recording was released in summer 2018.

GVR Members $30 | Guests $33 | General Public $38

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SONS OF THE PIONEERS

DECEMBER 5 ? 7PM

Who are the Sons of the Pioneers and how can they call themselves "legends of Western music"? The short answer is that the Sons of the Pioneers singularly built a new genre and library of music that is an American original - one that has become synonymous with the American West and continues to enthrall generations of listeners worldwide.

Since the early days of the film industry, the cowboy has been a favorite movie subject. When musical segments were added to broaden a movie's interest, the "singing cowboy" was born and it created megastardom for people like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter, and Rex Allen. Enter the Sons of the Pioneers in 1934. They have accumulated more honors and awards than any other group or performer in Western music, including coveted awards from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, just to name a couple. Today the Sons of the Pioneers are still mesmerizing long-time fans and creating new ones. They continue to play to sell-out crowds and standing ovations.

GVR Members $38 | Guests $41 | General Public $46

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TSO HOLIDAY POPS

DECEMBER 10 ? 7:30PM

FEATURING LAWRENCE GOLAN, CONDUCTOR

Holiday magic comes to Green Valley. Awardwinning conductor Lawrence Golan returns to lead the TSO in this fun filled show for the whole family. Come see and hear the TSO play your favorite Christmas carols and holiday favorites. It doesn't matter if you have been naughty or nice, this celebration of the season will warm your heart. Holiday selections include: Noel Sleigh Ride Angel's Dance The Nutcracker The Polar Express Music from Frozen Caribbean Sleigh Ride Hanukkah Festival Overture A Holly and Jolly Sing-Along Doors open at 6:30pm. No preshow lecture. Performance begins at 7:30pm.

GVR Members $38 | Guests $41 General Public $46

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SPECIAL EVENT!

NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH

DJANGO SHREDDERS

DECEMBER 17 ? 7PM

"The Life and Times of Django Reinhardt" - Guitarists Alex Ciavarelli and Rudy Marquez met as undergraduates in the Bachelor of Music: Jazz Studies program at San Diego State University. Combining traditional gypsy jazz with elements of modern jazz, they harmonically keep one foot in the past and one in the present.

With influences such as Bir?li Lagr?ne, Andreas ?berg, Stochelo Rosenberg, and of course, Django Reinhardt, this contemporary take on Gypsy Jazz has engaged audiences from DjangoVegas! to the San Diego Gypsy Jazz Festival.

GVR Members $20 | Guests $23 | General Public $28

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DAVID PENDLETON

DECEMBER 31 ? 7PM

Join us for some laughs and fun entertainment to usher in the New Year. As one of the nation's premiere ventriloquists, David will make you believe that anything can talk! A 20-year veteran entertainer, David's humor and stellar technique keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. David brings to his show a wide range of comedic characters including lovable, but blunt, Aunt Tilly, a 94 year-old spinster; quick-witted trouble-maker, Mack Elroy with his laid-back sidekick, Buford the Beagle; and rounding out the cast, Vern, a slightly misguided albino vulture. Be prepared for a few surprise appearances from members of the audience!

Ticket to this performance includes assorted hors d'oeuvres & cocktail snacks, setups for your adult beverages, and a champagne toast. Special Event tickets do not count towards season ticket total.

GVR Members $42 | Guests $45 | General Public $50

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JARABE MEXICANO & BALLET FOLKL?RICO DE LOS ?NGELES

JANUARY 14 ? 7PM

Jarabe Mexicano's five members are bi-lingual with extensive backgrounds in music education. Jarabe Mexicano electrifies audiences with their own brand of traditional meets modern! Performing a wide range of repertoire on authentic mariachi instruments, Jarabe's arrangements feature stunning harmonized vocals in Spanish and English.

Ballet Folkl?rico de Los ?ngeles catapulted to international fame when they danced at the 90th Annual Academy Awards in celebration of the Pixar movie Coco, the D23 Expo, the Coco premiere at the El Capitan Theatre, and "Disney Night" on DWTS working beside Natalia Lafourcade, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Miguel as they sang the award-winning "Remember Me". BFLA has worked on stage with Grammy Award winners Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar, Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Los Camperos.

GVR Members $36 | Guests $39 General Public $44

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BETTMAN & HALPIN

JANUARY 23 ? 7PM

Multi-award winners Bettman & Halpin have a well-earned reputation for hypnotizing performances filled with irresistible lyrics, transcendent harmonies, and roof-raising instrumentals. Their concerts combine high-energy upbeat bluegrass/roots inspired compositions and beautiful ballads, with soaring vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and groovy feel-good songs that audiences will be singing in their heads for weeks thereafter.

Bettman & Halpin create an authentic connection with their audience, and they have become known for their storytelling and playful banter as much as for their hooky whole-hearted songs and instrumental wizardry.

GVR Members $22 | Guests $25 | General Public $30

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JOANNE O'BRIEN - A DORIS DAY SONGBOOK

JANUARY 28 ? 7PM

"A Sentimental Journey" - Audiences have long enjoyed a wide range of musical stylings from singer/songwriter Joanne O'Brien. She has performed in over 300 cities from New York to Los Angeles and is hailed the Carole Lombard of cabaret as she infuses humor, sultry charm, and a vocal quality that stands alone. Joanne's soaring soprano and sultry chest tones are rooted in classical training with a degree in Opera from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She has mastered the bridge from classical to Broadway and pop while using her dulcet tones to perform inspirational music as she has been the opening artist for best-selling authors Marianne Williamson, James Van Praagh, Dan Millman, and most recently Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage and PBS regular. Join us at GVR's West Center where Joanne will perform The Doris Day Songbook.

GVR Members $28 | Guests $31 | General Public $36

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TSO MW TUBALICIOUS

JANUARY 31 ? 7:30PM

FEATURING MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR

DAVID MORGAN, TUBA

Coleridge-Taylor: African Suite: Danse N?gre Vaughan Williams: The Wasps Overture Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Tuba Elgar: Enigma Variations

? Coleridge-Taylor, son of a Sierra Leone Creole physician and English woman, achieved such success when touring the U.S. in the early 1900s that he was likened to Mahler.

? The hugely popular The Wasps Overture is a brilliant marrying of Ravel's French influence with broad, thoroughly English humor.

? "The V.W. concerto is the gold standard for the tuba. The concerto is robust with fantastic melodies and gives the audience a chance to really hear what the tuba can do, both technically and musically." - David Morgan, TSO Principal Tuba

? A work of both seriousness and humor, Elgar dedicated the variations "to my friends pictured within," each variation a musical sketch of one of his close acquaintances.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Preshow lecture begins at 6:30pm. Performance begins at 7:30pm.

GVR Members $38 | Guests $41 General Public $46

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