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The Old Town Center for the Arts Theater
18th Concert Season

Concerts sponsored by the
Best Western Cottonwood Inn

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Gareth Pearson

Gareth Pearson in Concert

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7PM

$27 Door

$25 Advance General Seating
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$30 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
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The “Welsh Tornado” Comes to OTCA

Gareth Pearson is referred to as “The Welsh Tornado” which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.

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Suzie Schomaker

First Friday Open Mic Night

Friday, October 3, 2025, 4-6PM

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 will begin First Friday Open Mic Nights hosted by legendary local musician Suzie Schomaker.

Performers may sign up between 3:00 and 4:00 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

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The String Revolution

The String Revolution

The String Revolution in Concert

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7PM

$27 Door

$25 Advance General Seating
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$30 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
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Grammy Award® Winning Guitar Trio

The String Revolution is an innovative and dynamic instrumental guitar band that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music. Composed of three virtuoso guitarists, they are renowned for their electrifying performances, blending different genres and styles to create unique arrangements and captivating sound. Their intricate melodies, mesmerizing harmonies, and astonishing guitar skills have earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim worldwide.

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A Complete Unknown

Monday Movies on Main

A Complete Unknown

Monday, October 6, 2025, 7PM

$12 General Admission
$9 Door - Film Festival Members
$10 Students

A Complete Unknown was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Lead Actor for Timothée Chalamet, Best Supporting Actor for Edward Norton and Best Supporting Actress for Monica Barbaro.

Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold's A Complete Unknown - the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

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Kaki King

An Evening with Kaki King

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7PM

$27 Door

$25 Advance General Seating
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$30 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
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An Experience in Guitar Magic & Visual Wizardry

Dubbed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild), and performing at the Kennedy Center, the London Jazz Festival, and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, SEI, and her newest show for audiences of all ages, BUGS. Kaki continues to create, perform, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music.

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Jimi “Primetime” Smith & Bob Corritore Blues Band

Jimi “Primetime” Smith & Bob Corritore Blues Band in Concert

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7PM

$25 Door

$22 Advance General Seating
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$27 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
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Living Legends of Chicago Blues

Chicago Blues Veterans deliver a collaboration of hard-hitting, real-deal blues.

Jimi “Primetime” Smith came from the heart of the Maxwell Street blues scene - the son of influential blueswoman Johnnie Mae Dunson, he learned guitar from Jimmy Reed as a teenager. Jimi’s influencers list is a “who’s who” of the Blues. Over the years, Jimi has performed with scores of blues artists at major Blues Clubs in Chicago, including Big Walter Horton, Floyd Jones, Playboy Vinson, Sunnyland slim, Jimmie Johnson, Queen Slivia , Playboy Benson, Eddie Taylor, Fenton Robertson, and many more Chicagoland blues legends.

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Enchilada Dada

Enchilada Dada

Paul from Breakfast

Paul from Breakfast

Zenprov Comedy

Zenprov Comedy

A Halloween Night of Comedy & The Absurd: Enchilada Dada &
Paul from Breakfast

with Opener Zenprov Comedy

Friday, October 31, 2025, 7PM

$20 Door

$18 Advanced General Seating
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$25 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
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A Halloween Night of Comedy & The Absurd

Flagstaff’s very own neo-Dada performance troupe, Enchilada Dada, masterfully blends absurdist art with razor-sharp poignant moments of realism. Known for spontaneous shows infused with dreamlike, surreal humor, the group brings an engaging unpredictable edge to the stage. Their performances offer a comedic journey that defies convention - bold, bizarre, and brilliantly original. If you have never seen an absurdist troupe, then you are in for a treat.

Hailing from Flagstaff, Paul from Breakfast is an improv comedy ensemble celebrated for its wit and creative spontaneity. As a beloved fixture of the local improv scene, the group consistently delivers high-energy performances where every moment is unscripted and bursting with laughter.

Opening for the Flagstaff teams is the Verde Valley’s own Zenprov Comedy, performing their signature long-form piece Straight to VHS.

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Suzie Schomaker

First Friday Open Mic Night

Friday, November 7, 2025, 4-6PM

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 3:00 and 4:00 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

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Hydrangea Sky Movement Arts

Photo credit: Armando Kiyama, Hydrangea Sky Movement Arts, OTCA

Hydrangea Sky Movement Arts

LUMINESCENT
Hydrangea Sky Movement Arts

Friday, November 21, 2025, 7PM
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 2PM & 7PM

$32 Door

$30 Advance General Seating
Fri, Nov 21 - 7PM
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$35 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
Fri, Nov 21 - 7PM
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$30 Advance General Seating
Sat, Nov 22 - 2PM
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$35 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
Sat, Nov 22 - 2PM
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$30 Advance General Seating
Sat, Nov 22 - 7PM
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$35 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
Sat, Nov 22 - 7PM
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High Flying Feats & Mesmerizing Movement Arts

From the vast depths of the ocean floor to the glimmer of moonlight on its surface, audiences will be transported through earth’s hydrosphere as “Luminescent” explores the life force that nourishes all beings: Water. Each original character represents an ocean creature or natural element, their stories told through aerial dance (silks, sling, lyra, rope, multicorde, chains, pole), LED flow arts, martial arts, modern dance, a visual art exhibit and live original music.

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Suzie Schomaker

First Friday Open Mic Night

Friday, December 5, 2025, 4-6PM

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 3:00 and 4:00 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

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Zenprov Comedy

Zenprov Comedy’s
“IMPROVIMAS!”

Friday, December 12, 2025, 7PM

$20 Door

$18 Advanced General Seating
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$25 Priority Seating in first 3 rows
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Holiday Cheer Gone Weird

If the holidays have you reaching for the eggnog a little too early, Zenprov Comedy has the perfect remedy: laughter. Their one-night-only, totally improvised holiday comedy spectacular hits the stage Friday, Dec. 12!

“It’s been a weird year. So, let’s embrace the weirdness with an open heart, a belly full of laughs and a spirit of love,” said Derek Dujardin, the director of Zenprov Comedy. “In this show, we’ll lampoon everything: From petty family dramas to elves being replaced by Amazon robots, it is all fair game for funny.”

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Carrie Konyha

Caravan Dreams
Bellydance Showcase

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7PM

$25 Door

$22 Advanced General Seating

$27 Priority Seating in first 3 rows

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“Caravan Dreams” Returns to OTCA

The beloved annual theatrical bellydance showcase, Caravan Dreams, makes its dazzling return to the stage at Old Town Center for the Arts for one night only - Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 pm.

This unforgettable evening will transport audiences on a journey through the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern dance, blending the elegance of tradition with the artistry of contemporary expression. Featuring many of Arizona’s most celebrated dancers - soloists and companies from Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson, Sedona, and beyond - Caravan Dreams is a breathtaking medley of movement, music, and mystique.

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Suzie Schomaker

First Friday Open Mic Night

Friday, January 2, 2026, 4-6PM

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 3:00 and 4:00 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

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Thank You to our Patrons & Sponsors
Flinn Foundation

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 Hotels & Resorts

Best Western Cottonwood Inn

993 S Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

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