DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS When: Dec. 8 Where: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: The Piano Man returns to Chase Field alongside of Stevie Nicks! The two award-winning, powerhouse music figures are adding a stop in the desert to their ongoing tour. Billy Joel visited Chase Field in 2019 for his first stadium show in Arizona, which was packed with over 50,000 fans! So this one is bound to be great. Info: mlb.com/dbacks/ballpark/events/upcoming/ billy-joel GLADYS KNIGHT When: Dec. 8 Where: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix What: Gladys Knight, an iconic figure in the music industry, stands out as one of the most versatile and enduring vocalists over the past five decades. Her remarkable talent has led to hits across various genres. Known for her powerful voice and emotive performances, Knight has also been acclaimed for her dynamic stage presence and ability to connect deeply with her audience. Info: celebritytheatre.com 20 • December 2023 • THE KYRENE TIMES
BLIPPI LIVE When: Dec. 9 Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: Families will sing, dance, and learn with Blippi in this exciting live experience. He’s even bringing along an all-new special guest, Meekah. Together, they’ll explore what makes different cities so unique and special (complete with a healthy, kid-approved dose of monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks, naturally), inspiring curiosity in preschool audiences by making learning accessible and fun. Info: phoenix.theater/tickets/blippi-live ALICE COOPER’S 21ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING When: Dec. 9 Where: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix What: Renowned as one of Phoenix’s ‘Signature Holiday Events,’ Christmas Pudding will bring together Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Quiet Riot, and Sixwire for this annual fundraiser to benefit Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix and Mesa. Info: alicecoopersolidrock.com/event/ christmaspudding2023
SYMPHONY OF THE SOUTHWEST When: Dec. 9 Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa What: Bring the entire family to enjoy a concert of favorite holiday music presented by Symphony of the Southwest. Included in the program will be a muchloved holiday sing-along! Info: mesaartscenter.com AEROSMITH & THE BLACK CROWES When: Dec. 10 Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Aerosmith is set to conclude their tour with a performance at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. Joining them for this event will be the Black Crowes as special guests. This tour marks a significant milestone, commemorating Aerosmith's 50 years of influential music and their status as one of America's most iconic rock bands. To enhance the concert experience, THX, established by renowned filmmaker George Lucas, will introduce the THX Certified Live! This initiative aims to optimize the sound quality in each venue, ensuring a high-fidelity audio experience for the audience. Info: footprintcenter.com/events/aerosmith myhyperlocalnews.com
