Old Town Center for the Arts
Concerts sponsored by the
Best Western Cottonwood Inn

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Monday Movies on Main

The Princess Bride Film

Monday, May 4, 2026  7:00 pm

$12 Individual, $9 Film Festival members, $10 Students

For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177.

This special screening of “The Princess Bride” is presented in memory of the film’s director, Rob Reiner.

“The Princess Bride” - directed by Rob Reiner - stars Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Peter Falk, Wallace Shawn, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

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Ken Koshio & Kenzoo
Celebration of the Earth Concert

Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00

$27 Door

$25 Advanced General Seating


$30 Priority Seating in First 3 Rows

A Musical and Performing Arts Experience Celebrating Mother Earth & Cultural Diversity Through Japanese Taiko Drumming

Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome back to our stage Ken Koshio & Kenzoo with their “Celebration of the Earth” Concert. This event follows Earth Day, an international holiday celebrated annually worldwide (in over 190 countries) on April 22nd to honor our home planet and encourage environmental stewardship.

Ken Koshio is a world class Japanese Taiko drummer. Taiko is a Japanese style of percussion which combines music, movement, and spirit. Ken pushes the boundaries of Taiko through various collaborations, creating a totally authentic and unique style of music and Taiko performance art.

The theme of the concert is “Celebration of the Earth,” where art, culture, and music intertwine to celebrate the diversity of cultures across the planet. Since ancient times, Taiko rhythms have been dedicated to setting the heartbeat in motion, expressing the melodies and pulse of mother earth.

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First Friday Open Mic Night
with Suzie Schomaker

Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-7PM

Open Mic sign-up 4PM-5PM

FREE admission at Studio B
Old Town Center for the Arts

Calling all Musicians & LIVE Music Lovers

Start your First Friday Art Walk at Studio B in Old Town Cottonwood!

Studio B at Old Town Center for the Arts presents First Friday Open Mic Nights hosted by legendary local musician Suzie Schomaker.

Performers may sign up between 4:00 and 5:00 PM prior to the event, with 2 songs per person (approximately 8-10 minutes total) limited to 8 performers.

After the Open Mic concert, players may enjoy participating in a group Jam Session. Attendance is free, with the option to donate to OTCA to help make these events possible for our community.

21st Annual
Bob Dylan Birthday Concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

Tickets will be available soon!

Happy Birthday Bob & Joe Neri

The Old Town Center for the Arts is very excited to announce that the 2026 edition of Joe Neri’s very popular annual Bob Dylan Birthday Concert will be on Saturday, May 16, 7:00PM. This will be the 21st anniversary of the show that Neri created in 2006, and this concert is sponsored by the Best Western Cottonwood Inn.

Bob Dylan, an American singer-songwriter, author, visual artist, Grammy winner, Academy Award winner, Nobel Prize laureate, and countless other accolades, is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters and musicians of all time. He has been a major figure in popular culture spanning the past 60+ years.

As is the custom and theme of these shows, this year’s concert will feature a variety of local and regional musicians, along with some special out-of-state guest performers.

Acoustic and spoken word performers include: Salt Miners (Mike McReynolds, Mark Gifford & Sandy Gifford), Christy Fisher, Tim & Paula Young, Gary Every, and The Root Doctors (Ray DeSylvester & Gary Morgan).

The Mystery Tramps, the official house band for our “Bob Bash,” are: Joe Neri, Larry Hill, Hutch Hutchinson, and Alan Albert, with special appearances by Suzie Schomaker and Ray DeSylvester.

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Flinn Foundation

Concerts are supported in part by the Flinn Foundation Creative Communities Grant for small and rural arts and cultural organizations, administered by the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

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Best Western Cottonwood Inn

993 S Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

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