We're not into triple digits yet,
but summer's just around the corner and it's time to
enjoy
the special events of
spring . . . music, theater, swimming,
butterflies in a rainforest habitat. As you plan your summer, choose
from the many activities and classes Anthem has to offer the whole
family.
Music in May, Anthem's 11th Annual Free Concert Series returns to the ACC Community Park
Amphitheater
every Friday night in May, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Online at Anthem covers the event in detail, but here's the high-caliber line-up:
May 3:
Southbound - current and classic country, southern rock, classic rock
May 10:
Apple Beatles Tribute Band - re-creations of everybody's favorites
May 17:
The JJ's Band - high-energy dance, funk, soul, disco, and Motown from the 60's to today
May 24:
Thaddeus Rose Band - three-piece show band covering hits from the 40's to today
May 31:
The Volcano Island Band - festive Calypso, Island, Reggae, Luau, and steel drum
There's no business like show business! We're lucky to have two wonderful theater groups in Anthem offering
Summer Camps. Slots fill up fast, so register soon...
Starlight Community Theater 
623-566-7991
Devoted to promoting local theater for actors, dancers, and singers of all ages, Starlight offers two 2-week-long camps (
register here) topped off with performances of two children's classics, priced at $250 per workshop for members, $275 for non-members.
June 10 - June 22 - Sleeping Beauty
July 15 - July 27 - Cinderella
Musical Theatre of Anthem
602-743-9892
May 30 - June 2 and June 6-9: There's still time to catch Ariel's exploits and sing along in MTA's final presentation of the regular season:
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
July 22 - August 2: Sign up for MTA's popular
Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI) two-week Workshop,
summarized by age group below. Get professional mentorship in vocal
technique, acting, musical theatre dance, improv, tap, and theater
etiquette, plus... Master Classes for kids 10 and over in audition
technique, casting tips, comedic improv, and more. Participants will
showcase what they've learned in
three live performances at 6:00, 7:15, and 8:30 p.m. the final evening of the workshop, August 2.
Ages 6-9, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - $225
Ages 6-9, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (includes Tap) - $275
Ages 10-12 and 13-19 (grouped by age) 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - $425
"Butterflies are self-propelled flowers."
Much
as I wish that lovely thought came from me, I quote Linda and Dick
Buscher, who quote sci-fi writer Robert H. Heinlein in their recent
article,
"The Largest Butterfly Pavilion on the Continent" about
Butterfly Wonderland, a living rainforest experience opening
May 25 at the new facility located in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale. This one's worth a field trip!
Time to think about the summer schedule... Read all about
Youth and Adult Summer Fitness Classes, Aquatics and other sports and facilities available to residents in the handy new
Online Anthem Community Center Activity Guide. Register in person or from ACC's
registration page.
Did you know... that "tonsorial" is an old-fashioned word for barbershop? Just down the road from Anthem,
time travel to the 1800's
Pioneer Living History Museum
and see for yourself how the Arizona pioneers lived. This authentic
village boasts a sheriff's office, jail, schoolhouse, saloon, church,
gallows, graveyard, and ye olde shoppes of all kinds - including
tonsorial. Open
Wednesdays through Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with expanded
summer hours 7:00 a.m - 11:00 p.m. starting June 1.
Get it while it's fresh! 
May is the
Anthem Farmer's Market's last month here until October. Get farm-fresh seasonal produce, natural meats, fish, and other locally produced food
Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Anthem Community Park through June 2. Sponsored by
Arizona Community Farmers Markets.
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