Traci Baker
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 Theatre unless indicated otherwise. All concerts/comedy shows are priced at $25 unless otherwise noted.
Arcosanti Tour and Lunch in Cottonwood Bus Day Trip – Thursday, June 9
Tour Arcosanti, an experimental town and molten bronze bell casting community developed by the Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri. Enjoy lunch in Cottonwood which has become a culinary hot spot in Arizona. Tickets on sale now at Activities; $99 per person; cash or check only.
Summer Safari Dance – Thursday, June 9; Eagle’s Nest Ballroom
Your friendly Activities Office presents—Summer Safari Dance, Thursday, June 9 in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. featuring music by Thaddeus Rose! On sale May 10 at the Activities Office, $5, cash only. If you’re an animal tamer or a wild animal—grab your partner and join the fun! Music sponsored by KM Advisory Group.
**The Sounds of the Fortunes starring original Fortunes member, Jon Washington – June 17, 2016 – Tuscany Falls Ballroom
In the 1960s the world-renowned vocal group, The Fortunes, had hit recordings of You’ve Got Your Troubles I’ve Got Mine, Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again and Seasons In The Sun that topped the music charts all over the world. In the 1990s Jon Washington formed a new band, Jon Washington’s Sounds of the Fortunes – as a tribute to his old band mates. Washington and his band, which also includes Mel Anderson and Billy Bova, now live and work in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada, along with continuing to tour extensively all over the U.S.A. On sale now online and at the Activities office; $25.
Fourth of July Bus Trip to Diamondbacks Game – July 4, 2016 – Includes All You Can Eat Seats and fireworks show!
Join fellow PebbleCreek friends on this fun bus trip to enjoy the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres this Fourth of July. Our group will be seated in the Club level where we will enjoy unlimited ballpark fare like Ball Park hot dogs, chips, popcorn, peanuts, Pepsi products and Aquafina from the time gates open until the seventh inning! Seats on this level are extra-wide and have added leg room! To commemorate the star-spangled holiday, the Diamondbacks will feature a spectacular fireworks show at the conclusion of the game. On sale now at the Activities office. Check only. $60 per person.
Verde Valley Wine Trail Tour with lunch. Bus Day Trip – July 9, 2016
Located in beautiful northern Arizona, the Verde Valley Wine Trail invites wine enthusiasts to experience a destination rich in history, beauty and the production of exquisite Arizona wines. The wineries along the trail offer a variety of skillfully crafted wines to satisfy any wine taster’s palate. Every winery has its own unique personality and distinct wines for visitors to discover at each stop along the Wine Trail. $99 per person; cash or check only. On sale May 5, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at the Activities Office. Please note the original on sale date was June 2; it has been moved forward to ensure that PebbleCreek travelers have ample time to register as this trip fills quickly.
**OK Chorale Concert – July 15 – Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Dedicated to the preservation of the historic Old West in songs and stories, The OK Chorale’s approach to Arizona’s history is truly unique. Travel back to the Arizona of the late 1800s with timeless music and authentic wardrobes. Learn about the characters and events that made this a legendary time in American history. You’ll hear songs by great artists like Marty Robbins, Gene Autry, Rex Allen, Sons of the Pioneers and many more. $25; on sale June 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. online and at the Activities Office.
Pageant of the Masters and Catalina Island Bus Trip – July 26 through 29
Back by popular demand, the Pageant of the Masters, a remarkable presentation of living pictures. Cast members re-create classical and contemporary artwork paintings, sculptures, posters, ceramic pieces, jewelry and more! Innovative makeup and costumes, intricate sets, state of the art lighting, live narration, a full pit-orchestra and the atmospheric amphitheater combine to make this the finest production of its kind in the world.
Day One: Depart the Valley and travel to southern California. Check into your hotel, the Best Western Plus. Dinner and shopping are on your own this evening at the Irvine Spectrum. Day Two: Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel, then board the Catalina Express for Catalina Island, the Island of Romance, located just 26 miles out to sea. An Avalon City Tour and Undersea Tour are included. Day Three: Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel. Travel to Laguna Beach for the Arts Festival and an included dinner at Tivoli Terrace, located on the festival grounds. This will be devoted to the Laguna Arts Festival and the spectacular Pageant of the Masters, where characters from famous masterpieces are portrayed live before your eyes in an open air amphitheater under the stars. Sit back and relax as portraits and sculptures come to life accompanied by a full orchestra. Day Four: Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel. This morning tour the Chocxo Bean to Bar Chocolatier, beginning with a 20-minute guided bean to bar chocolate tour along the chocolate education wall. Finish the tour with warm liquid shots of chocolate and a goodie bag of treats! Then depart for home. $850 per person (double) and $1099 per person (single), cash or check only. On sale now at the Activities Office.
Cary Long, Comedian – August 12 – Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Cary Long is a fresh new face on the comedy scene. His act is full of everyday situations that everyone can relate to. He combines accents, cultures and nationalities into a rib-tickling performance that will have audiences laughing at themselves. Cary’s comedy is observational and he gets a lot of his routine from people he sees that day. So if you are in the vicinity, be forewarned. His take on relationships between men and women will have couples pointing at each other saying, “I told you so!” In short, he is clean, funny and a must see! On sale May 24, 2016, online and at the Activities Office at 9:00 a.m.; $25.
Broadway Meets National Parks Tuacahn and Brigham’s Playhouse Bus Trip – August 22 through 25
Combine the beauty of the National Parks of the Southwest with the best of Broadway in this one of a kind summer getaway. The Tuacahn Theatre brings Broadway in the Desert to southern Utah. The theatre company features Utah’s finest actors in some of Broadway’s greatest productions in an intimate, outdoor theatre enhanced by the brilliant, natural red rock backdrop. And Brigham’s Playhouse, also in St. George, is Utah’s most intimate theatre. Day One: Depart the valley and travel to Mesquite Nevada. Enroute, tour the Valley of Fire State Park. Check into the Casa Blanca for the evening. Day Two: Today will be spent touring Zion National Park followed by a performance at Brigham’s Playhouse. Return to Mesquite for the evening. Day Three: You will have time to explore St. George today before an evening performance at Tuacahn. Return to Mesquite for the evening. Day Four: Depart for home. Enroute tour the Ethyl M Chocolate Factory. $595 per person (double) and $725 per person (single), cash or check only. On sale June 14, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at the Activities Office.
May 18, 2017 – Book of Mormon Show and Bus Trip to ASU Gammage – On sale May 17, 2016; $120
Your PebbleCreek Activities Office is pleased to announce that we have been able to secure a block of tickets for Book of Mormon at ASU Gammage when the production returns to the valley in 2017. Our seats are in the coveted direct center section of the Orchestra area in rows 16, 17 and 18 on opening night, Thursday, May 18, 2017, 7:30 p.m. We will board a luxury Motorcoach and travel together to this performance. Pricing for tickets is $120 per ticket; this includes the premium ticket to the show and roundtrip transportation. Our ticket price is saving $18.60 per ticket off of pricing if you purchased these through ASU Gammage online. Our group advantage also gave us access to secure these amazing seats a week before the public on sale. Tickets on sale May 17, 2016; seating is limited to 52.
**Available online at tickets.pebblecreekhoa.org. For more information contact the Activities Office at 623-535-9854.
**Events marked with ** have tickets available online at tickets.pebblecreekhoa.org.