A & E Briefs

Phoenix Symphony
Remembers John Denver
8 p.m. June 4-5
Phoenix Symphony Hall
75 N. 2nd St.
602-495-1999
    Philanthropist and songwriter, vocalist Jim Curry will present a special program with The Phoenix Symphony and guest conductor Lee Holdridge, performing John Denver’s highlighted works in grand symphonic fashion. Selections will include “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and “Back Home Again.” Tickets start at $26 and can be purchased by calling the Phoenix Symphony Box Office or by visiting www.phoenixsymphony.org.

Pianist Sam Rotman
in Concert
6 p.m. Sunday, June 6
Royal Palms Baptist Church
8802 N. 19th Ave.
602-944-3306
    Free admission. Sam Rotman is a renowned international concert pianist who has performed more than 2,100 concerts in 58 countries. Visit http://samrotman.com/

EXW Professional Wrestling
Sunday June 6th
TICKETS are $5.00
All Ages Event  - Doors open 4:30pm
EXW Arena
1300 South Country Club Drive #105
Mesa AZ  85210
   Exw Underground Professional Wrestling takes Arizona by storm with a new, weekly professional wrestling show featuring former WWE, WCW, TNA and NWA stars making surprise appearances at their shows. Wrestling fans will be shocked, surprised and pleased as EXW hits the mat with high flying, superstar action every Saturday night in Mesa, AZ. The debut event is Sunday, June 6th at 5pm. Call 602-399-9500 for information.

The Gypsy Nomads
Thursday, June 10
The Trunk Space
1506 W. Grand Ave.
    New York-based duo The Gypsy Nomads are on a cross-country tour that stops in Phoenix this month. French-born Brit Samantha Stephenson and ex-Deep Wound punkster Scott Helland offer raucous, danceable old-world melodies with cheeky stories to tribal-march-style drum instrumentals.

Fourth Annual
Bloomin’ Beerfest
7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 12
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
www.azirish.org
    A unique Bloomsday Celebration which commemorates Irish author James Joyce and his groundbreaking novel, Ulysses, with beer-tasting, readings from the novel, live Irish music and food. Admission is  $25 presale or $35 at the gate; price includes 16 token tickets that can be used for beer and/or food. “Teatotaler” tickets are $10 at the gate; price includes free soda or bottled water. Presale tickets available through June 11 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/110661.

‘Passionate Journeys,
Passionate Kisses’
Arizona Women in Tune
7:30 p.m. June 11-12
Faith Lutheran Church
801 E. Camelback Road
602-487-1940
    With music that covers a multitude of genres, the singers will present songs of love and relationships and the often-ensuing chaos each one brings. Tickets are $18 each and available at www.azwit.com.

‘Always…Patsy Cline’
Phoenix Theatre Company
Through June 13
Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Road
602-254-2151
    Based on the true story of the legendary country singer’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. After a chance meeting, the two women became lifelong friends, sharing mutual respect through letters and occasional telephone calls. Tickets are $46.50-$59.50. Visit http://www.phxtheatre.org.

Sgraffito & Terra
Sigillatta Demo
7-10 p.m. Friday, June 18
Practical Art
5070 N Central Ave.
www.practical-art.com
    Come learn about Sgraffito & Terra Sigliata, a multi-stage process used to create beautiful ceramics. No RSVP necessary, beverages and snacks will be served, free and open to the public

An Evening with
Cherryholmes
7 p.m. Thursday, June 24
The Orpheum Theatre
203 W. Adams St.
602-262-7272
    Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the music world since winning the 2005 International Bluegrass Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year. Cherryholmes will perform new hits and original favorites. Opening acts are John Calvert and The HillBenders. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $18;  available at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com.

‘Four Portraits
of Native Action’
1:30 p.m. Monday, June 28
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
602-252-8848
    In this documentary, environmental hazards of tribal lands in Alaska, Maine, Montana and New Mexico are examined as some of the most important, but least known, human rights stories in America today. Movie admission included with regular museum admission of $12 adults; $11 for seniors (65+); $5 for students with a valid student ID; $3 for children (6-12). American Indians receive free admission. Visit www.heard.org.