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Free concert series Sunday A’fair returns to renovated Scottsdale Civic Center Park
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Independent Newsmedia
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its 33rd season of the popular Sunday A’Fair free outdoor concert series on Sunday, Jan. 12.
The first event of the season returns favorites, soulful and heartfelt performances by Miguel Melgoza, noon–1:30 p.m., and Whitney Jones, 2–4 p.m.
A total of nine free Sunday A’Fair events showcasing a diverse group of musical acts from Arizona-based musicians to national headliners are planned, including blues, country, jazz, R&B, rock, pop and more, according to a press release.
The concerts take place in the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center Park on selected Sunday afternoons through March 29 and are made possible through the generosity of members of Scottsdale Arts’ Inner Circle and presenting series sponsor Nationwide.
Among Sunday A’Fair’s musical highlights are:
Darryl Tonemah, headliner for Peace and Community Day, noon–1:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, in collaboration with the City of Scottsdale’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion;
Latin Grammy winner The Lucky Band (formerly known as Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band), 2–4 p.m., on Feb. 16 as part of A Family A’Fair;
The Senators, noon–1:30 p.m. on March 8; and,
The Haymarket Squares, 2–4 p.m. March 29.
Some additional favorites and new to Sunday A’Fair include: Cold Shot and the Hurricane Horns, Scattered Melodies, The Tumbleweeds and Benjamin Cortez.
Along with free musical entertainment, patrons can enjoy pop-up art markets during each Sunday A’Fair.
There will be artist-led activities for all ages during Peace and Community Day, Jan. 19, and A Family A’Fair, Feb. 16. Family programming will involve poetry/spoken word workshops, art and activism activities, and a community mural that focuses on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Principles of Nonviolence.
Guests are invited to bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy great food, friends and free live performances.
Attendees can purchase food from the grill, gourmet desserts, beer and wine and non-alcoholic offerings. Or they are welcome to bring their own picnic to the Park. Pets are also welcome.
For a complete schedule of Sunday A’Fair events, visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call 480-499-8587.
