Come spend an evening with hilarious comedian Mark Cordes as you examine the ups and downs of dating, relationships, marriage, divorce and all other aspects of this crazy thing we call life…… This is one show that will have you laughing hysterically as Mark educates the crowd on the do’s and don’ts of relationships. This show is a comedic journey from “love at first sight” through “til death do we part” and all the funny stuff in between. 

Hailed as “a one man laugh factory”, Mark’s television credits are vast, including A & E’s Evening at the Improv, Fox’s Comic Strip Live, and his own spotlight on Showtime. His touring one-man show “The Spouse Whisperer” has been entertaining audiences throughout the country.

The U of A School of Dance’s Traveling Dance Ensemble will perform a selection of amazing dance works by faculty and students. Presented in a range of styles that will highlight the range of skills these incredible dancers perfect right here in Arizona as they prepare for bright successful careers!

The School of Dance at the University of Arizona is a thriving program with a large cohort of undergraduate and graduate students. As one of the top programs in the country, students and faculty are focused on realizing excellence and success in all academic and creative endeavors. The school boasts a long roster of nationally successful alumni and continues to push the boundaries of dance education.

Treat your ears to this funky, jazzy, living room style night of entertainment! Connie Brannock returns with her band of merry funksters for a Rockin’ Soul Review featuring Chris Pena (piano), Rafe Centuori (bass), Joshua Brothers (drums), Ed DeLucia (guitar), Tyrone Williams (sax/vocals), and vocalist extraordinaire Aria Radcliffe. Get ready for some funky frolic and fun! Connie Brannock’s Little House of Funk specializes in high energy tunes they often refer to as Sonoran Soul and Deep Fried Blues. The band’s playlist includes popular old school covers and funky originals guaranteed to get toes tapping and hips bumping. Connie calls it “WD-40 for the hips!” 

Connie Brannock is an R&B Force of Nature! She took the Tucson music scene by storm after she retired from the Army National Guard as Command Sergeant Major after serving admirably for 21 years and deploying twice in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, poet, she leads Connie Brannock’s Little House ofFunk and the Connie Brannock Quartet. Ask the robust, happy crowds throughout the Southwest—her live shows are exhilarating! Connie has been a lifelong entertainer, having performed in major markets such as Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Brannock won the Stroh’s Superstar Talent Search and was signed by MCA Records. Connie continues to pay tribute to the legendary artists who shaped her sound on her latest offering: Sly and the Family Stone, Laura Nyro, Carole King, Jeff Lorber and Patrice Rushen.

This is the sequel of Jack’s ever-popular talk “Women on the Arizona Frontier”. He continues the stories and contributions of many Arizona women who came from vastly different ethnicities and backgrounds; and of the politicians, governors, judges, and the last stagecoach robber. Here, he shares the stories of many more women who had spunk, “grit” if you will, and who helped to shape what the west would become. It is the untold, true story of how the West was really won.

Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more than a decade ago as street-performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them “one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country.” They’ve since gone on to perform more than a thousand shows in 46 U.S. states over the past decade, and have shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more.

And, their star is still on the rise. Ryanhood was recently named the “Discovery of the Year” by John Platt at WFUV in New York City, and was a featured act at Australia’s National Folk Festival in 2018. Their latest album Under the Leaves, sees the pair’s lead guitarist Ryan David Green stepping into the role of sole producer, weaving a tapestry of lush strings and rich harmonies. The album, like their shows, is driven by strong acoustic guitar performances and is at turns energetic, hopeful, and quietly moving—a musical invitation to breathe, and to soak in a river of melodies and harmonic hooks. 

Green and Hood currently reside in their hometown of Tucson, Arizona, where they have won more than a dozen Tucson Music Awards including “Best Folk Band” and “Best Rock Band” (you can decide for yourself which is most accurate).

From The Beatles and The Turtles to Petula Clark, The Monkees, Tommy James, The Rolling Stones, Judy Collins, Neil Diamond… Even The Archies… this tribute show has Super hit after hit. Not only will you hear authentic renditions of the era’s most popular songs, you’ll also hear some background scoop about the bands who made them famous! If you can’t decide who your favorite 60s band is, this show is meant for you! The Tributaries are: Walker Foard, Mindy Ronstadt, Mike Serres, Allan Bartlett, Fred Coy and Joe Murphy.

This annual salute to the top tunes from 50 years ago features chart toppers from 1976 such as, “Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart,” “Play that Funky Music,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “I Write the Songs” and many more. Crystal Stark, Alex Mack and Brian Hicks will be singin’ the greatest hits of 1976!

Mamma Coal is bringing her annual Dolly Hoot to CPAC! This show features a variety of Tucson talent celebrating Dolly Parton and her music. Featuring Tucson’s all female mariachi band Las Azaleas, country-blues-punk troubadour Hank Topless, Tucson’s “Best Rock Act” Birds & Arrows, indie-pop singer Steff Koeppen, Americana-soul artist Grant Bloom plus two sets from Mamma Coal covering Dolly’s bluegrass, country and pop backed by an all-star band of Tucson’s finest. Mamma Coal hosts the show, sharing stories from Dolly’s life, quotes of her wit and wisdom, and details about her many accomplishments in show business and philanthropy. Come hang with fellow Dolly fans and enjoy a showcase of her songwriting and music. It’s guaranteed to be a hoot!

Carra “Mamma Coal” Stasney is a singer-songwriter who has opened for national superstars like Lainey Wilson, Dwight Yoakam and Josh Turner. Her recent album Dance Hall Crush reached the top 50 on the national Americana chart (among artists like Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Suzy Boggus and Zach Bryan). Pop Matter’s writes, “Her warm, expressive vocal delivery, matched with a fine mix of bass, drums, fiddle, and pedal steel, recalls the best red dirt, outlaw country, and Southern soul in a contemporary package.” Mamma Coal was voted Best Country Act in Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson for 2024 and 2025. She lives near Vail with her husband and two children, ages 8 and 11.

Back for their annual big band CPAC concert, the Green Valley Stage Band has been delighting audiences throughout southern Arizona since 1990. This 20-piece band of musicians offers an eclectic blend of jazz standards from the big band era, as well as jazz interpretations of modern tunes. Original arrangements by band director Jim Parcel and band bassist Dave Rudloff add a unique flavor to the band’s sound.

Get ready to be transported back to the iconic era of the 1970s with The Karen Carpenter Story, a breathtaking tribute to the legendary musical duo. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the music and career of Karen and Richard Carpenter, the biggest selling group of the decade. From their record-breaking hits on theAmerican Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts to their beautifully crafted and hugely successful albums, The Karen Carpenter Story is a stunning tribute to a truly unforgettable musical journey. With hits like Closer To You, Rainy Days and Mondays, Goodbye To Love, and Yesterday Once More, just to name a few, this show promises to be a nostalgic blast from the past.

Featuring Chloe Foston’s stunning vocal likeness to the late Karen Carpenter herself, this show is the perfect opportunity to relive your own memories and fall in love with the Carpenters’ timeless music all over again. So come and sing along to the classic hits, and experience the magic of the Carpenters once again with The KarenCarpenter Story!

The Storytellers have cemented their place as a creative force in the Southern California roots music scene with their dynamic progressive bluegrass sound. The band draws from a deep well of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old-time, and folk music to create inspired improvisations and compelling vocal harmonies that resonate with audiences everywhere.

Their remarkable musical chemistry produces soulful harmonies, nuanced acoustic arrangements, soaring grooves, and substantive storytelling—all delivered with their signature “hippie bluegrass” vibe that transforms every performance into a memorable experience.

The Storytellers have performed on the stages of numerous prestigious bluegrass festivals, including the Huck Finn Jubilee, Calico Bluegrass Festival, Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, and Desert Bluegrass Festival. Their 2024 highlights include headlining the prestigious Prescott Bluegrass Festival and sharing the stage with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival. The band has been a regular fixture at June Lake Jam Fest and has performed at large county fairs throughout Southern California.

In 2022, The Storytellers held a year-long residency at Treasure Island Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, while continuing to establish themselves at other distinguished venues. Their groundbreaking achievements continued in 2023 when they became the first bluegrass-style band to perform on one of NAMM’s premier stages.

The Storytellers are Scott Diehl (Guitar, Vocals), Lance Frantzich (Bass, Vocals), Alexander Martin (Fiddle, Vocals), Francisco Briseno (Banjo), Keenan Hammack (Mandolin, Vocals) and Steve Stelmach (Washboard, Percussion).

The Sons of the Pioneers, the most influential and revered of all western music groups, celebrates an unparalleled 91 unbroken years of performance in 2025, thrilling audiences with enchanting harmonies and picturesque images of the majestic American West. Formed in 1934 by Roy Rogers (then known as Leonard Slye), Bob Nolan, and Tim Spencer, the group has remained together continuously since then, rotating through 47 members over the years. 

The Pioneers are the most decorated group in Western music, winning honors such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Texas Swing Hall of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to name a few. The group’s renditions of “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the Smithsonian Institution has named the group one of America’s “National Treasures.”

The current lineup consists of Tommy Nallie (trail boss/vocals/guitar), Ken Lattimore (vocal/fiddle), John Fullerton (vocals/guitar), Paul Elliott (fiddle/vocals), and Chuck Ervin (bass/vocals). These five accomplished musicians bring fresh energy to this classic genre, taking audiences time-traveling into the great American West with them. 

Since their inception, The Lettermen have always taken a current song of the day and put their 3-part harmony to it which is called Lettermenizing a song. Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right, have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when The Lettermen recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight”.

For The Lettermen debut single record in the summer of 1961, Capitol Records decided to put a romantic ballad on the B-side of “That’s My Desire”, which was an attempt at a doo-wop single, figuring radio stations would have to play the A-side because the B-side was so sweet, and slow, and did not necessarily encompass the commercial sound of the day. The B-side was “The Way You Look Tonight”. Soft, melodic and romantic, it was a departure from the rock ‘n’ roll music of the day. Eventually, listener requests made it a must for radio station play lists nationwide. The song shot to No. 13, on the Billboard chart. The group’s second single that year did even better. “When I Fall In Love,” another soft, slow ballad hit No.7, establishing The Lettermen as the most romantic singing group of a generation.

The Lettermen have recorded over 75 albums – eighteen gold records internationally – and a myriad of hits including “When I Fall In Love”, “Goin’ Out Of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” to name just a few. They continue to perform interesting, updated arrangements of several classics such as “The Way You Tonight” and “Theme From A Summer Place”. 

While always honoring their roots, audiences are showing a resounding love for the “Lettermenized” new arrangements of “Never Enough” from the mega-hit The Greatest Showman, “Sugar” Medley (“I Can’t Help Myself”, “Sugar”, “How Sweet It Is”) and “Happy” Medley (“Happy”, “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”, “Happy Together”). These talented individuals interestingly play with the harmonies on songs like “Suspicious Minds”, “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” and “Over The Rainbow”. Their amazing vocals continually swoop over one another, mesmerizing audiences all over the world.

The one constant that has remained through the years is the unique three-part harmony as only The Lettermen can achieve. Though musical tastes have changed over the years, The Lettermen legacy continues. Harmony will always endure the true test of time – just as The Lettermen have stood the test of time.

Celebrate the legendary “Queen of Disco” with powerhouse performer Crystal Stark as she, her back-up singers, and a live band capture the sound and energy of Donna Summer. Dance the night away to classics such as Dim All the Lights,  MacArthur Park, Bad Girls, and Enough is Enough, and catch a rare glimpse at Donna’s early Gospel background as well as her Broadway experience. Break out your bell bottoms and get ready for an evening of Hot Stuff.

MC6 A Cappella will transport you back in time to the 1950’s and 1960’s when muscle cars were king and Doo-Wop music was on the juke box at malt shops across the nation. With their smooth sound, rhythmic bass, high falsetto tenor and unique vocal percussion, MC6 will have you tapping your toes and singing along to all of your favorite songs. The group’s unique sound and broad repertoire spanning from Doo-Wop classics to contemporary hits as well as gospel and holiday favorites, provide rousing live performances for audiences of all ages!

ESSENTIALS FOR BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTERS 

Instructor: Leslie Berry

Dates: March 30-31, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (bring a sack lunch)

Fee: $280, (Early Bird Special $255 if paid in full by March 2, 2026)

Last Day to Register: March 23, 2026

For this 2-day workshop we will cover the fundamentals of oil painting, including materials, surfaces, the basic palette, and color properties/concepts. Students will learn ways to begin a painting with techniques such as underpainting, scumbling, and wiping out to create a well-developed value study of their compositions – an “indirect” approach in the painting process which I will demo. We will also experiment with the direct approach, “alla prima” (at first attempt) which is the wet in wet or direct technique.

Bring your own reference photos or use those I supply. My strategy is to customize my instruction to the individual needs of each student as we progress. Our goal: 1 to 2 paintings per day. Our other objective – have fun and get inspired!