Mark your calendar for the latest in entertainment brought to you by the PebbleCreek Activities Office. All events are at 7:00 p.m. in the Renaissance Theater unless indicated otherwise. All concerts/comedy shows are priced at $25 unless otherwise noted.
Second show added! A Motown Christmas Party – December 9, 2016 – Renaissance Theater
The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight are all featured in this festive tribute to the season and the music of Motown. The Motor City comes alive with the Motown Christmas Party! 7:00 p.m. show sold out; tickets still available for the 3:00 p.m. show.
Christmas with The Nelsons featuring Gunnar and Matthew Nelson – Friday, December 16, 2016 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Christmas with The Nelsons tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of America’s First Family of Entertainment, The Nelsons! This heart-warming multi-media live concert experience stars the third generation of No. 1 Nelson family hit makers, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. A genuine blend of Everly Brothers-style harmonies and Smothers Brothers-style comedy, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar have been thrilling sellout audiences world-wide for the past decade with their high-integrity Ricky Nelson Remembered show—and they’ve got a new gift for you to open. Not merely a rock concert with a few holiday songs thrown in—Christmas with The Nelsons delivers Christmas classics the Nelson family way. Interweaving quick humor, soaring sibling vocals and state of the art big screen video, Matthew and Gunnar’s completely new show will take you on a sleigh ride through time. From the holly jolly 50s when their father Ricky was a little boy intent on duct-taping antlers on the family cat—to the 70s when Santa Claus came to town delivering Schwinns for the twins in the era before bike helmets—to rockin’ around the Christmas tree today with the newest generation of Nelson family kids who prove that yes—we did, in fact, turn out to be just like our parents after all. This is the Christmas show all ages of girls and boys have been waiting for. All-new big screen video; all new set of classic Christmas songs with Matthew and Gunnar Nelson at their very best! The entire Nelson family invites you to celebrate! On sale now at Activities; $45 person; Renaissance Theater
Second Show added! TAD Management presents a Holiday Gift to PebbleCreek; Piano Men—Generations. December 23, 2016, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Two men – two pianos – The music of two music legends: Billy Joel and Elton John. Your Activities Office is excited to announce a very special show and very special pricing. In the spirit of holiday giving, your friendly Activities Office and TAD Management want to say Happy Holidays by bringing you this amazing show at $10 off our regular ticket price per person. Terry Davies and his team enjoy bringing their shows to PebbleCreek so much, this was their idea to thank and wish warmest holiday greetings to PebbleCreek. And we are excited! Tickets will be priced at just $15 per person and go on sale October 6 at 9:00 a.m. online and at the Activities Office. Piano Men celebrates the musical influences of Billy Joel and Elton John brought to you by the amazing father and son team of Terry and Nick Davies. Not only have Billy and Elton written and performed music that transcends four decades of music lovers – both have done so, not standing center stage, but seated behind the ebony and ivory of an instrument that will forever define the spirit their music – the piano! Join Terry and Nick on this journey through the careers of two music icons!
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance – Saturday, December 31, 2016 – Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Rhythm Edition will entertain at our New Year’s Eve festivities. Cocktails are at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m., dancing at 7:00 p.m. There will be a champagne toast at 10:00 p.m. and the evening will wind down from there. Tickets on sale now at the Activities Office; $70 per person. Don your best attire, prepare for some delicious food and great music and get ready to ring in the New Year at our annual year end celebration! After dinner, dance the night away to the sounds of the Rhythm Edition Band! We are pleased to welcome them back to PebbleCreek as our fabulous entertainment for this special New Year’s celebration! Arizona’s favorite dance band is going to build a custom set of music to match PebbleCreek’s dancing shoe favorites. At 10:00 p.m. enjoy a champagne toast as we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017 – for those who still want to boogie the band will play through 11:00 p.m. Don’t miss this fabulous evening of fun, fine food and farewells to 2016! Tickets go on sale November 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Activities Office; $70 per person, cash or check only. Tables of 10 are available. Menu: Spring-mix salad – thinly sliced apples, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese, raspberry vinaigrette; duo plate of filet of beef and crab-stuffed prawns – beef served with a savory cabernet demi-glace and prawns served with a vibrant lemon beurre blanc, fingerling potatoes and green beans; fresh fruit tartlet.
Rose Parade Bus Trip – Friday, December 31, 2016, through Monday, January 2, 2017
Day one: Depart the valley and travel to southern California. Lunch is on your own in Palm Springs. Continue to Diamond Bar and check into the Holiday Inn. An East Coast New Year’s Eve dinner and toast (at 9:00 p.m. which is midnight on the East Coast) is included. Day two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. In the morning see the floats up close and personal at the float barn, then tour Huntington Library. Return to the Holiday Inn for the evening. Day three: A box breakfast and lunch is included today. Depart early for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Reserved seats are included. After the parade, return home. $595 per person (double) and $695 per person (single); cash or check only. On sale now at the Activities Office
January 6, 2017 – Class of ‘67 – Top Hits from Exactly 50 Years Ago – Renaissance Theater
This annual salute to the Billboard Top 100 singles from 50 years ago features chart toppers from 1967 such as I’m a Believer, I Think We’re Alone Now, Somebody to Love and Penny Lane. Now’s the time to get nostalgic with the Stones, The Supremes, Jefferson Airplane and more! On sale now at the Activities Office
Second show added at 3:00 p.m.! January 14, 2017 – ABBAFAB: A tribute to the music of ABBA Concert – Renaissance Theater – 7:00 p.m. show sold out.
ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational Anne Davies, Chelsea Faulds, Scotty Pearson, Nick Davies and a line-up of stellar musicians. This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 1970s and 1980s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From the earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on an ABBA journey that is unmatched. Our vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and as band members and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA tribute on the market today. ABBA’s record breaking string of hits is timeless and continues to thrill audiences of all ages. There’s no generation gap here; just memorable music and memories and ABBAFAB covers them all. There’s no doubt that the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious! Their vocals and musicianship are second to none. ABBA fans love it and new ABBA fans are created at every show. ABBAFAB consistently plays to sold out audiences across the U.S.A. and abroad and offers a truly unique experience you will not soon forget. Let’s party like it’s 1979 with ABBAFAB! On sale now online and at Activities Office
January 20, 2017 – Utah Dance Company Presents: Ballroom Fever; 7:00 p.m. – Renaissance Theater. Watch out Dancing with the Stars, the Utah Ballroom Dance Company is coming to town with their award-winning showcase Ballroom Fever, Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Renaissance Theater. This is the same amazing dance company that has brought us Dancing with PebbleCreek Stars. This year audiences will be treated to breath-taking lifts, hundreds of beautiful costumes, enchanting theatrical story lines and a variety of ballroom dances that will captivate your heart. Ballroom Fever features such dances as the elegant American Swing, the intense Spanish Paso Doble to the magical Viennese Waltz and so much more. This 90 minute on-stage production has both majestic and scintillating choreography performed by some of the top ballroom dancers in the world. Ballroom Fever is a show that everyone will love. Reviews of the show include, “Unbelievably theatrical,” “I wholeheartedly recommend this show to everyone,” and “It is dance theatre: comical and dramatic, sensual and lyrical, acrobatic and romantic, all in one show.” The Utah Ballroom Dance Company is the United States National Formation Champions in both Latin American and Standard ballroom dancing. They have toured throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and Latin America receiving numerous accolades for their performances. The company maintains a touring program that typically reaches more than 75 cities across the United States and internationally. With more than 100 performances each year, this professional level ensemble delights, entertains and uplifts thousands worldwide. On sale now online and at the Activities Office
January 27, 2017 – At the Hop – Renaissance Theater
Relive the days of doo-wop and early rock and roll with these handsome crooners. It’s hit after chart-topping hit complete with all the charisma, charm and signature tight harmonies of these 50s and 60s classics. You’ll swoon for these fellas! On sale now online and at Activities Office
January 28, 2017 – Dolly Steamboat and Lost Dutchman State Park
Depart the valley and travel to the Superstition Mountains. Visit Lost Dutchman State Park where a box lunch is included. This mild adventure navigates the scenic, winding, unpaved road. Follow the winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant saguaro cacti and amber red hills and board the Dolly Steamboat for a 90 minute narrated cruise of the secluded waterways of the Junior Grand Canyon. Visit Tortilla Flats before returning home. On sale now in the Activities Office: $99 cash or check only.
January 30 and 31, 2017 – Gatlin Brothers – Renaissance Theater – 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. shows both days. Your PebbleCreek Activities Team is thrilled to bring you another premium entertainment show with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers scheduled to appear on our stage at the Renaissance Theater for four shows January 30 and 31, 2017. The tickets for all four shows are on sale now in the Activities Office; $65 cash or check only. Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers have been dazzling audiences for more than 60 years; the chance to see a show of this quality and caliber in our little theater right here in PebbleCreek is one not to miss.
February 3, 2017 – Cole Porter Tribute – Anything Goes in this tribute to one of America’s greatest composers. We’ll Begin the Beguine as we journey through story and song from timeless hits of the early 20s and 30s such as I Get a Kick Out of You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin to later works, You’d Be So Easy to Love and In the Still of the Night. From the halls of Yale, to the screens of Hollywood, to the Great White Way, Let’s Do it, Let’s Fall in Love! On sale November 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. online and at the Activities Office
February 14, 2017 – Bandstand Boogie starring The Diamonds, Valentine’s Day Show!
In Bandstand Boogie, The Diamonds pay tribute to many of the artists who made their mark during the amazing television run of American Bandstand from 1952 to 1989. Superb vocal and instrumental music, coupled with top-notch entertainment is a winning combination for an unforgettable trip down memory lane. Enjoy The Diamond’s classic hits: Little Darlin’” Silhouettes, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Blue Moon, Splish Splash” Unchained Melody and more! On sale now at the Activities Office; $35
February 18 through 21, 2017 – California American Presidents and Heroes Trip
$575 per person/double, $775 per person/single. This Presidents Day weekend, travel to southern California to celebrate the lives of America’s Presidents and Heroes. Tour the Reagan Library, the Nixon Library and the George Patton Museum. Also meet four-legged American heroes at the Guide Dog of America facility. Learn how the loving, working partnership between dog and human develops. Day one: Depart the valley and travel to southern California. Tour the General Patton Museum and Sunnylands before checking into the Ayres Inn in Ontario. Dinner is on your own this evening. Day two: This morning tour the historic Mission Inn in Riverside. Then tour the Nixon Library before checking into the Best Western Plus Carriage Inn. Day three: Today tour the Reagan Library. In a storied career that spanned more than five decades, Ronald Reagan inspired Americans and his legacy thrives at the Reagan Library where exhibits rediscover his values, actions and spirit of determination. Return to the Best Western Plus for the evening. Day four: This afternoon visit the Guide Dogs of America, which has bred, raised and trained some of the world’s most dedicated dogs for over 50 years. Then depart for home. On sale now in the Activities Office; cash or check only.
February 24, 2017 – Whitney: The Tribute, the Concert – Renaissance Theater
Whitney Houston’s powerful anthems and eternal glamour come to life in this one-of-a-kind staged concert recreation! With a voice that mirrors the call and beauty of Ms. Houston herself, Jade Milian is a dynamic vocalist whose commanding stage presence will have you on the edge of your seat – just as Whitney did so many times during her award-winning career. Jade has shared the stage with numerous well-respected and well-known entertainers including: Liza Minnelli, Big and Rich, Natalie Cole, Nick Carter and many more. She has been recognized for her performances on BET television and various local and national commercials. After several years studying and performing in Music City (Nashville, Tennessee), Jade now performs to sold-out audiences around the world. Whitney: The Concert showcases Samuel E.’s world-class arrangements! On sale December 6, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. online and at Activities Office.
February 25, 2017 – Parking Lot Sale – On sale January 13 at 8:00 a.m., Room 100
February 26, 2017 – Algodones Shopping – Join us as we travel south of the border to Algodones, Mexico (south of Yuma) for shopping, discount prescriptions, glasses, leather goods, art work and other goods and services. You will have four hours on your own in Algodones. This tour includes: Transportation; four hours to shop in Algodones. On sale now in the Activities Office. $79; cash or check only.
February 27 through March 1, 2017- Winter Break – The Next Generation Trip
$299 per person/double, $350 per person/single; cash or check only. Winter Break in Laughlin is a re-creation of Spring Break – except it’s for the 55 plus age group. Flirt with Lady Luck, rock ‘n roll on the river to the sounds of ABBAFAB and December ‘63. There will be non-stop entertainment and fun at the Tropicana Laughlin. Don’t miss out! On sale December 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Activities Office. Day one: Depart the valley and travel to Laughlin on a motor coach. Check into the Tropicana Laughlin. This afternoon enjoy live entertainment in the lounge followed by Disco Line Dance Lessons. This evening the ABBAFAB show is included in the Pavilion Theater. This multimedia TAD Production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. There’s no generation gap here, so let’s all party like it’s 1979! Day two: This morning, enjoy a Fun and Fitness class, followed by more live entertainment in the lounge and Swing Dance Lessons. There will also be an educational seminar (topic TBA). This evening December ‘63 – A Frankie Valli tribute is included in the Pavilion Theater. The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert experience that showcases all your favorite songs including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades along with the most popular singles from the Broadway blockbuster musical, The Jersey Boys. Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, Candy Girl and more. Optional (additional cost) activities include kayaking, golf, horse-back riding, day tour to historic Oatman Arizona. Day three: A guided fitness walk is included this morning. The rest of the morning is at leisure before returning home. This tour includes: Transportation from Phoenix or Las Vegas, two night’s accommodations at the Tropicana Laughlin, two evening shows, and non-stop daytime entertainment.