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X-WR-CALNAME:Phoenix · music · Tuesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers DTSTART:20260922T163000Z DTEND:20260922T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T062949Z UID:10003125-1790069400-1790076600@mim.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:MIM’s theater team creates exceptional experiences for guest s and performers\nTheater technician Laura Smith (left) and theater produc tion manager Nick Cecconi (right) set the stage before a concert at the MI M Music Theater. \n \nEvery year\, the MIM Music Theater presents more tha n 360 performances by acclaimed musicians from around the world. Under the leadership of artistic director Andrew Walesch\, the theater features a d iverse lineup of artists spanning genres\, cultures\, and musical traditio ns. Each performance offers an outstanding experience for guests and perfo rmers alike thanks to the behind-the-scenes work of MIM’s theater team. \nOnce an artist is booked\, theater production manager Nick Cecconi drive s the technical and production aspects of the concert\, communicating with artists’ managers\, coordinating logistics\, and overseeing technical c onsiderations. Nick works closely with artists’ representatives to ensur e that production details are addressed well before show day. \nFrom a per former’s arrival in Phoenix until their departure after their show\, hos pitality is managed by artistic operations coordinator Carrie Willis. Carr ie handles every detail of the artists’ accommodations\, transportation\ , and food and beverage needs\, as well as the backstage experience\, ensu ring that performers can focus entirely on delivering a great show. \nArti stic operations coordinator Carrie Willis prepares the backstage VIP room before a performer’s arrival. \n \nConcierges Edwin Sarratt\, Jeff Insel \, Jim Thornton\, and Mark DePue provide artists with a friendly welcome t o Phoenix and a smooth travel experience. They often transport instruments \, gear\, and merchandise and assist with day-of-show needs. Edwin\, Jeff\ , and Jim also serve as day-of-show artist coordinator when Carrie is unav ailable\, ensuring that the performers receive attentive support throughou t their time at MIM. \nTheater technician Laura Smith adjusts a spotlight. \n \nTheater technician Laura Smith is the lighting designer for most per formances\, taking to the catwalks to focus spotlights on performers and o perating colorful LED lighting to enhance the atmosphere during each conce rt. Together\, Nick\, Laura\, and the theater crew— including a rotating cast of experienced technicians—conduct sound checks and lighting rehea rsals before every performance. During most concerts\, Nick and Laura work behind the scenes to ensure that every aspect of the production runs smoo thly and delivers a memorable experience. \n“Every night is a performanc e that people have been looking forward to for weeks or even months\, and we never take that for granted\,” Nick says. “We always want to set th e artist up for success.” \nTheater production manager Nick Cecconi sits at the mixing console in the theater. \n \nIn the hours before a show\, l ead house manager Belle Winsor and house manager Victoria Schwentick\, who oversee front-of-house operations\, set up merchandise tables and lead pr e-show meetings for the volunteer team members who run the merch table and serve as ushers. Belle and Victoria also coordinate show starts\, playing chimes to announce showtime to guests enjoying drinks and snacks from the concert bar in North El Río\, and they help the VTM ushers guide guests to their seats. \n \nLead house manager Belle Winsor (center left) and hou se manager Victoria Schwentick (center right) hold a pre-show meeting with volunteer team members. \n \nLike the musicians it supports\, MIM’s the ater team works in concert to create memorable experiences for artists and audiences. \n“The room is extraordinary\, but it’s the people who mak e it sing\,” Walesch says. “Artists feel it the moment they walk in th e door—a whole team that treats their show like it’s the only one that matters. When you approach each night with that level of intention\, you give artists the freedom to take the music somewhere extraordinary. That ’s when a concert becomes an experience that stays with people.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T062949Z LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 8 5050\, United States URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-sep-22-2026/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Musical Instrument Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://mim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Classical Music Nights: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T151822Z UID:417732-1790100000-1790114400@dbg.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Let the music set the mood for your Desert Oasis Garden After Dark experience. Each Tuesday evening\, enjoy classic music under the star s all while you enjoy 12 immersive light experiences Gardenwide. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T151822Z URL:https://dbg.org/events/music-tuesdays-classical-under-the-stars-desert -oasis-garden-after-dark/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Desert Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dbg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vieux Farka Touré DTSTART:20260923T020000Z DTEND:20260923T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T062949Z UID:10002967-1790103600-1790103600@mim.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:MIM’s theater team creates exceptional experiences for guest s and performers\nTheater technician Laura Smith (left) and theater produc tion manager Nick Cecconi (right) set the stage before a concert at the MI M Music Theater. \n \nEvery year\, the MIM Music Theater presents more tha n 360 performances by acclaimed musicians from around the world. Under the leadership of artistic director Andrew Walesch\, the theater features a d iverse lineup of artists spanning genres\, cultures\, and musical traditio ns. Each performance offers an outstanding experience for guests and perfo rmers alike thanks to the behind-the-scenes work of MIM’s theater team. \nOnce an artist is booked\, theater production manager Nick Cecconi drive s the technical and production aspects of the concert\, communicating with artists’ managers\, coordinating logistics\, and overseeing technical c onsiderations. Nick works closely with artists’ representatives to ensur e that production details are addressed well before show day. \nFrom a per former’s arrival in Phoenix until their departure after their show\, hos pitality is managed by artistic operations coordinator Carrie Willis. Carr ie handles every detail of the artists’ accommodations\, transportation\ , and food and beverage needs\, as well as the backstage experience\, ensu ring that performers can focus entirely on delivering a great show. \nArti stic operations coordinator Carrie Willis prepares the backstage VIP room before a performer’s arrival. \n \nConcierges Edwin Sarratt\, Jeff Insel \, Jim Thornton\, and Mark DePue provide artists with a friendly welcome t o Phoenix and a smooth travel experience. They often transport instruments \, gear\, and merchandise and assist with day-of-show needs. Edwin\, Jeff\ , and Jim also serve as day-of-show artist coordinator when Carrie is unav ailable\, ensuring that the performers receive attentive support throughou t their time at MIM. \nTheater technician Laura Smith adjusts a spotlight. \n \nTheater technician Laura Smith is the lighting designer for most per formances\, taking to the catwalks to focus spotlights on performers and o perating colorful LED lighting to enhance the atmosphere during each conce rt. Together\, Nick\, Laura\, and the theater crew— including a rotating cast of experienced technicians—conduct sound checks and lighting rehea rsals before every performance. During most concerts\, Nick and Laura work behind the scenes to ensure that every aspect of the production runs smoo thly and delivers a memorable experience. \n“Every night is a performanc e that people have been looking forward to for weeks or even months\, and we never take that for granted\,” Nick says. “We always want to set th e artist up for success.” \nTheater production manager Nick Cecconi sits at the mixing console in the theater. \n \nIn the hours before a show\, l ead house manager Belle Winsor and house manager Victoria Schwentick\, who oversee front-of-house operations\, set up merchandise tables and lead pr e-show meetings for the volunteer team members who run the merch table and serve as ushers. Belle and Victoria also coordinate show starts\, playing chimes to announce showtime to guests enjoying drinks and snacks from the concert bar in North El Río\, and they help the VTM ushers guide guests to their seats. \n \nLead house manager Belle Winsor (center left) and hou se manager Victoria Schwentick (center right) hold a pre-show meeting with volunteer team members. \n \nLike the musicians it supports\, MIM’s the ater team works in concert to create memorable experiences for artists and audiences. \n“The room is extraordinary\, but it’s the people who mak e it sing\,” Walesch says. “Artists feel it the moment they walk in th e door—a whole team that treats their show like it’s the only one that matters. When you approach each night with that level of intention\, you give artists the freedom to take the music somewhere extraordinary. That ’s when a concert becomes an experience that stays with people.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T062949Z LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 8 5050\, United States URL:https://mim.org/events/vieux-farka-toure/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Musical Instrument Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://mim.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR