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Marty Stuart makes his Wickenburg debut
Feb 08, 2010
Grammy Award-winning music icon Marty Stuart makes his Wickenburg debut in his trademark Nudie suit; performing music inspired by his Mississippi Delta upbringing and deep country roots; moving deftly between honky tonk, rockabilly, countr ... MORE

Destino to appear at the Webb Center
Feb 08, 2010
From Carnegie Hall to concerts at the Vancouver Olympics and then straight to Wickenburg, Destino will appear at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts for one night only on Thurs., Feb 18 at 7:30pm. The tenors who make up Destin ... MORE

Marty Stuart kicks off 62nd annual Gold Rush Days
Jan 31, 2010
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will appear at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts for two nights; Thurs., Feb 11 and Fri., Feb 12 at 7:30 pm to kick off the 62nd annual Gold Rush Days Festival in Wickenburg. In a c ... MORE

The Living Library opens Thursday at the Webb
Jan 25, 2010
After living and rehearsing at the Flying E Guest Ranch for two weeks, working in classrooms at Wickenburg High and Vulture Peak Middle School, The American Place Theatre is ready for a public performance of their new work; The Living Libr ... MORE

MOMIX "25 Years of Moses Pendleton”
Jan 18, 2010
Moses Pendleton has been one of Americas most innovative and widely performed choreographers and producers for more than 30 years. He was one of the founding members of Pilobolus Dance Theater in 1971 and formed MOMIX in the early 80s. He ... MORE

Minstrel of the range - Don Edwards
Jan 18, 2010
Cowboy balladeer Don Edwards will appear at the Del E. Webb Center for one performance on Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 p.m. Grammy nominated singer-guitarist Don Edwards continues to build a legacy that enriches our vision of the American ... MORE

Artists in Residency at Flying E
Jan 18, 2010
The American Place Theatre, a 48 year old off-Broadway theatre company from New York City, is calling the Flying E Guest Ranch home for the next two weeks. Part of the new artist residency project funded by the Wellik Foundation and the ... MORE

Jesse Cook Quintet takes Webb Center stage
Jan 04, 2010
The Juno award winning artist Jesse Cook and his band will return to the Webb Center for one night on January 14 for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Cook considered one of the worlds preeminent flamenco guitarists is deeply rooted in his musi ... MORE

“Bees” buzz into Wickenburg High School
Nov 14, 2009
After weeks of preparation, Honors English and Theatre students at Wickenburg High School will culminate their study of the 2002 best-selling book by Sue Monk Kidd, “The Secret Life of Bees”, with a week-long classroom residency project fea ... MORE

William Joseph is beyond
Nov 02, 2009
Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and William Joseph have many things in common – they are young, they are not your typical musical artists, and they are shepherded in their careers by illustrious producer David Foster. Groban and Bub ... MORE

Clear, pure - Chanticleer
Nov 02, 2009
Chanticleer is a 12-man singing group based in San Francisco and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for their seamless blend - ranging from countertenor to bass and for their original interpretations of vocal literature, ... MORE

Northwest Dance Project next at Flying E
Nov 02, 2009
The Flying E Dude and Cattle Ranch will host Northwest Dance Project from Portland, OR., on Nov 8-21 as part of the artist residency project funded by the Wellik Foundation. The purpose of the two-week residency is to provide an artistic ... MORE

American Ballet Theatres ABTII Opens Season at Webb Center
Oct 25, 2009
After two weeks of intensive work in Wickenburg preparing for the world première of “Pavlovsk” American Ballet Theatre II will open the 2009-10 season at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts on Nov 1 at 7:30pm. The C ... MORE

Joseph – Cooper – Chanticleer up next at the Webb Center
Oct 25, 2009
Pianist, composer and international touring artist William Joseph will perform live with his quartet Thursday, Nov 5, 7:30 PM at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. Joseph, a west valley resident, is a David Fost ... MORE

ALICE COOPER JOINS FORCES WITH FENDER FOR BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT & CONCERT
Oct 12, 2009
The 13th Annual Alice Cooper Pro-Am Golf Tournament, hosted by Alice Coopers Solid Rock Organization, will be held on Saturday, November 7th at the Los Caballeros Golf Club in Wickenburg, Arizona, with an exciting series of events including ... MORE

Wellik Series to present new dance
Oct 09, 2009
New Yorks American Ballet Theatres ABTII will take up residency at the Flying E Guest Ranch in Wickenburg Oct 17-Nov 2 to create a new dance for the first Wellik Series presentation at Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. MORE

Toe-Tappin Music “Out Wickenburg Way” 30th Annual Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship
Oct 09, 2009
The Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival on November 13-15, 2009 is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce - and its one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest. Featured bands entertaining all three days at the fes ... MORE

Residency program places artists in community
Oct 02, 2009
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is embarking upon an exciting new project that will bring performers to the small western town of Wickenburg to live and work for a period of two weeks. Called the Flying E Guest Ranch Residenc ... MORE

Artists Take Up Residency Down on the Ranch
Sep 17, 2009
Follow this link to read the full article: http://www.yourwestvalley.com/sections/entertainment-news ... MORE

The Webb Center in Phoenix Magazine
Jun 30, 2009
Watch for our new season performances in the July Edition of Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine. Also, check out our new advertisement in Phoenix Magazine. ... MORE

Whats New at the Webb Center?
Jun 26, 2009
This Week at the Webb WICKENBURG, AZ – Camp Imagination is over, but there is no resting at the Webb Center. Tickets for the 2009 – 2010 season went on sale to members last week and to properly service the large volume of the ... MORE

Changing of the Guard
Jun 26, 2009
WICKENBURG, AZ – The Webb Center held its Annual Board Meeting this past week and welcomed a new president, executive committee and board members. Serving the Foundation as the 2009 – 2010 Executive Committee are: Dita Daub- ... MORE

Camp Imagination Registration to Begin
Apr 27, 2009
Its time once again for Camp Imagination! Registration will begin on Monday, May 4 with an open-enrollment event at the Webb Center from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Registration materials are available online at www.delewebbcenter.org or at the Webb ... MORE

BIG Big Band: Jazz with the Phoenix Symphony – SOLD OUT
Apr 03, 2009
Get “In the Mood” for swing with Arizonas premier symphony! The Phoenix Symphony, under Lawrence Golans baton, will play standards and favorites from Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey, and paint a vibrantly romantic picture with ... MORE

Webb Center welcomes Grammy-winning Kathy Mattea
Mar 10, 2009
Grammy Award winner Kathy Matteas spectacular career has seen success in many genres since her 1983 debut. Mattea, the beloved, Grammy-winning singer of such classics as “18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses,” “Where’ve You Been,” and many other hi ... MORE

Bryan White brings acoustic sound to Webb Center
Feb 25, 2009
What seemed to be an instant rise to fame actually was the fulfillment of a dream for Bryan White. Still in his teens, he took his talent and dreams to Nashville, determined to play music and sing in Music City, USA. The dream led to more ... MORE

Celtic Legends Live and Work in Wickenburg
Feb 16, 2009
This weekend the Webb Center will present Celtic Legends on Saturday and Sunday. The Irish step dancers will perform electric moves amidst exhilarating folk music and ethereal songs with a live onstage band. “This show is different from ... MORE

Dig the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at the Webb Center
Feb 16, 2009
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of Americas most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck (drums,) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone). Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb c ... MORE

Celtic Legends
Feb 11, 2009
Celtic Legends has performed all over the world and on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday 22 they will begin their 2009 North American tour on the Webb Center stage. The show is a brilliant fusion of Celtic music and dance! Under the dire ... MORE

Start Bidding during Art & Sold! Online Auction
Jan 30, 2009
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts announces that bidding will begin on their third Art & Sold! online auction February 2. Bidding will continue via their website, www.delewebbcenter.org, through February 16. Funds raised thr ... MORE

Legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band takes Webb Center stage
Jan 30, 2009
For more than 40 years, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained fans of country, rock and folk music with a stream of unforgettable hits and albums. February 12 and 13 they will kick off Wickenburgs 61st annual Gold Rush Days celebrati ... MORE

Crooner Matt Dusk brings swingin’ jazz to Webb Center
Jan 19, 2009
Go big or go home. Thats Matt Dusks mantra as he tours his second album “Back in Town” with a show full of swing and jazz. Part of a new wave of crooners that includes Michael Buble and Jamie Cullum, Matt Dusk has quickly defined himself ... MORE

Blue Note Tour
Jan 14, 2009
For the past 70 years, Blue Note Records has defined jazz with its distinctive styles of bebop and hard bop. The label produced and recorded with nearly every major jazz performer -- Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Han ... MORE

All they want to do is dance!
Jan 07, 2009
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory now bursts onto the live stage. Based on the smash-hit 1984 movie “Footloose” that captured the heart of America, this musical bursts onstage with youthful spirit, dazzling dance sc ... MORE

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the trailer…
Dec 04, 2008
Singing cousins Billy Joe, Billy Bob, and Billie Billee celebrate the holidays with down home country laughs and big city music as the 3 Redneck Tenors bring holiday cheer to the Webb Center for three performances. That’s right! Those sin ... MORE

Camp Imagination Sees Significant Growth
Jun 09, 2008
Beginning June 2, the Webb Center’s Camp Imagination program brings the arts and arts professionals into the lives of 120 children for two weeks. Although the number of students allowed to participate in camp has remained constant for the ... MORE

Tickets On Presale To Members at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
Jun 09, 2008
Tickets to all shows in the Webb Center’s 2008-2009 season will go on presale to members of their Encore Society beginning Monday, June 23 at 9:00am. Shows in the upcoming season include concerts with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Bryan Whi ... MORE

Camp Imagination Auditions Shone Spotlight On Young Talent
May 12, 2008
The Webb Center held auditions for Happily Ever After…A Cinderella Tale this past Friday and Saturday. Over 30 students auditioned for the 12 lead roles in Camp Imagination. Results are now posted on the Webb Center’s front door and their ... MORE

Auditions For Main Roles In Camp Imagination To Be Held This Week
May 05, 2008
Students enrolled in this summer’s Camp Imagination and entering the fifth grade or higher are invited to audition for main roles on Friday, May 9 at 1:00pm or Saturday, March 10 at 9:00am. To audition, students are requested to prepare a ... MORE

Television Production Class Offered at Camp Imagination
Apr 25, 2008
Bob Smith, veteran videographer, educator and owner of Silver Star Media, returns to Camp Imagination to teach an exciting course on Television Production. Each year, Smith takes a small group of students and guides them through cameras, c ... MORE

Acclaimed Musician and Teacher Alpin Hong to Teach Camp Imagination
Apr 14, 2008
Each year, the Webb Center attracts dynamic teachers and artists from across the nation to teach local students during Camp Imagination. Past years have seen unique classes including “Song Writing” with acclaimed singer/songwriter Mack Bai ... MORE

Webb Center Commissions New Play for Camp Imagination
Apr 07, 2008
Camp Imagination, the Webb Center’s summer arts camp, is coming up right around the corner. The camp, which will run from June 2-13, treats 120 students to two weeks of classes and culminates with a full musical production on the final eve ... MORE

Webb Center Nominated For Awards
Apr 07, 2008
Wickenburg’s Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is once again nominated for awards throughout the valley and state. They are nominated as “Best Regional Arts Center” through the Arizona Republic Readers’ Choice Awards and fo ... MORE

Riveting Drums, Flutes and Dance Reflect Japanese Culture
Mar 24, 2008
The Japanese word “taiko” translates to “drum.” For centuries, the Japanese have used taiko to embody various aspects of their culture, heritage and religion. Shidara, one of Japan’s most award-winning groups, comes to the Del E. Webb Cen ... MORE

I Love a Piano Sings and Dances to life on Webb Center Stage
Mar 10, 2008
The new musical revue Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano comes to the Webb Center for two nights: Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 during its national tour. The exciting show features over 60 of Berlin’s greatest songs with sp ... MORE

Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis To Appear At Webb Center
Mar 01, 2008
Few jazz pianists can compare to Ramsey Lewis in versatility and range; for over forty years, fans have flocked to hear his unique sound, which blends cool jazz with strong gospel and flawless style. The Ramsey Lewis Trio performs in conce ... MORE

Fringe Festival Chuck Wagon BBQ Heats up in Wickenburg
Feb 26, 2008
In conjunction with Wickenburg’s first Fringe Festival, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum will be hosting Chuck Wagon BBQ dinners prior to evening performances scheduled at the Del Webb Performing Arts Center. The exciting lineup of We ... MORE

Daryle Singletary to Perform in Place of Sons of the Pioneers
Feb 22, 2008
The Webb Center announces that the Sons of the Pioneers are unable to appear at their scheduled concert on Saturday, March 8; western music sensation Daryle Singletary will perform in their place for that evening’s show. “The Sons’ ‘trail ... MORE

Camerata Nordica Brings Classical Music to Webb Center Stage
Feb 11, 2008
Camerata Nordica, one of Sweden’s most respected orchestras, will perform a concert at the Webb Center on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm. Their program features a blend of music from and inspired by Scandinavia, including works by Sibelius, P ... MORE

Western Swing Ain’t Dead; It’s Asleep at the Wheel
Jan 28, 2008
Texas swing is coming to town during Wickenburg’s 60th annual Gold Rush Days. Catch Asleep at the Wheel in concert on February 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30pm at the Webb Center; tickets are currently available for all three nights. Founded in the ... MORE

Wickenburg Showcase To Be Held on Thursday
Jan 28, 2008
The annual Wickenburg Showcase talent show will be held on Thursday, January 31 at 7:00pm at the Webb Center. Local performers, ranging from elementary school children through adults, auditioned for the showcase earlier this month. They ... MORE

Webb Center Website Now Contains Videos
Jan 21, 2008
Last week, the Webb Center embedded videos of upcoming performers on their website, www.delewebbcenter.org. Patrons can now preview samples of performances for free prior to purchasing tickets. “Video sharing is one of the fastest growin ... MORE

Exciting Lineup of Performances Coming to Webb Center
Jan 15, 2008
This spring is shaping up to be an exciting season at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. With world-class artists, including jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis and western swing from Asleep at the Wheel, the Webb Center is a favorite h ... MORE

Men of the Deeps to Perform In Concert At Webb Center
Jan 07, 2008
From gospel to secular, the men’s choir Men of the Deeps remains one of North America’s strongest and most unique performing groups. Comprised entirely of current and former coal miners, the Men of the Deeps emerge wearing traditional mini ... MORE

A Collaborative Retrospective on American History at Webb Center
Dec 20, 2007
The innovative Cypress String Quartet will perform Inspired by America at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm. This unique multi-media performance takes an in-depth look at America’s history by ... MORE

Auditions Approaching for Wickenburg Showcase
Dec 17, 2007
Auditions are approaching for this year’s talent show, the Wickenburg Showcase. Auditions will be held on Thursday, January 10 beginning at 4:00pm at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts and the Showcase will be on Thursday, Janu ... MORE

Wickenburg Students Perform Onstage At Webb Center After Weeks of Studying
Dec 10, 2007
After six weeks of classes and rehearsals, the Webb Center’s after-school education program Art.Works. wrapped up for the semester last Thursday. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade students enrolled in the program performed a one-act melodrama MORE

A Viennese Christmas Coming to Wickenburg
Dec 03, 2007
For centuries, great composers have honored the holidays by writing wonderful music; Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Handel all followed this great tradition. On Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 16 at 3:00pm, the Webb Ce ... MORE

Webb Center To Host Two Christmas Concerts
Nov 19, 2007
Wickenburg’s Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts presents two holiday concerts this holiday season. On Friday, November 30, David Benoit and his jazz quartet will perform the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The New Sigmund Romb ... MORE

Starting the Holidays at the Webb Center
Nov 12, 2007
Ring in the start of the holiday season this year with the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas with the David Benoit Quartet. The concert will be held Friday, November 30 at 7:30pm at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. David ... MORE

Webb Center To Host Volunteer Training and Pizza Party
Oct 22, 2007
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts will host a training session and pizza party for anyone interested in ushering performances during the 2007-2008 season. Those interested may attend the orientation onstage at the Webb Center ... MORE

Bluegrass Hits Hard with Cherryholmes at Webb Center
Oct 21, 2007
Few bluegrass groups have seen the meteoric rise of Cherryholmes. After their first major label album in 2005, Cherryholmes was named Entertainers of the Year by the International Bluegrass Association. Their latest album Cherryholmes II: ... MORE

Recreating the Artistry of an American Master
Oct 07, 2007
When you last attended a theatre or dance production you may have experienced the feeling of being transported to another place. This theatrical illusion connects the audience emotionally and intellectually with the performance on stage. ... MORE

Webb Center Produces Second Semester of Art.Works. After-School Program
Oct 05, 2007
Registration is now open for the Webb Center’s after-school program Art.Works. This semester, Art.Works. will focus on theatrical arts; all students will receive a part in the comedy The Saga of Sagebrush Sal. The program is open to all 6 ... MORE

Webb Center Emphasizes Employment for Wickenburg High School Graduates
Sep 23, 2007
Since opening in 2000, the Webb Center and Wickenburg Unified School District have worked together to foster a dynamic arts education for area students. As students who participate in various programs graduate, some look to the Webb Center ... MORE

Webb Center Gets Groovy with Beehive – The 60’s Musical
Sep 14, 2007
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its seventh season with the groovy new Beehive – The 60’s Musical. This upbeat look at the Era of Rock ‘n Roll through its unforgettable music will take stage Saturday, September 29 ... MORE

Webb Center to Host Volunteer Party
Sep 09, 2007
The Webb Center will host an orientation for new and returning volunteers on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30pm. The meeting is open to anyone interested in volunteering as an usher or as part of the backstage crew at various Webb Center even ... MORE

All Tickets On Sale to Webb Center Season
Aug 20, 2007
All tickets are now on sale for the entire Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts’ 2007 - 2008 season. With a diverse selection of 27 shows, there are options ranging from cowboy poetry to musical comedy and modern dance. Tickets may ... MORE

Webb Center Upgrades Listening Devices for the Hearing Impaired
Jul 27, 2007
The Wickenburg Lions Club has once again answered the call of an organization in need. This summer, the Lions donated funds necessary to purchase the Webb Center a state-of-the-art listening system for the hearing impaired. The listening ... MORE

Webb Center Employee Elected to Statewide Board
Jul 20, 2007
The Arizona Presenters Alliance nominated and elected Ivan Schustak to its board of directors this past week during their annual retreat. Schustak, Program Services Manager at Wickenburg’s Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, will s ... MORE

Bidding Now In Progress At Webb Center’s Innovative Online Auction
Jul 13, 2007
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts launched its second online auction Art & Sold! II on Monday, July 9. The auction, timed to coincide with pre-ticket sales for Encore Society members, is now open for bidding via their website, ... MORE

New Box Office Location for Webb Center
Jun 28, 2007
When purchasing tickets to the Webb Center’s exciting 2007-2008 season, patrons are invited to visit the new Box Office location on the second floor of Meridian Bank in Wickenburg. The new office will open to the public on July 5 and ticke ... MORE

Camp Imagination Brings Talented Artists To Teach Local Students
Jun 11, 2007
Each year, the Webb Center invites exceptional teaching artists from around the nation to share their gifts with local students at Camp Imagination. This year’s Camp Imagination brought in director Harry Patrick Christian, vocal coach Athe ... MORE

Big Things In Store for Webb Center Next Season
Apr 30, 2007
After a wildly successful sixth season, the Webb Center proudly announces the lineup of shows coming in 2007-2008. With a wide variety of performances ranging from Western swing to comedy, this next season promises something for everyone. ... MORE

Camp Imagination 2007 Registration Begins Monday, May 7 at Webb Center
Apr 27, 2007
The fifth annual Camp Imagination will be held June 4 - 15 at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. Registration for the Camp will begin Monday, May 7 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Webb Center. Camp Imagination, a two-week arts ca ... MORE

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Striking Example of Relationship Between Wickenburg Schools and Webb Center
Apr 09, 2007
Not every school district has the advantage of a professional performing arts center, equipment and staff to assist with their yearly productions. And not every professional performing arts center can provide unique educational opportuniti ... MORE

Bidding Now In Progress At Webb Center’s Innovative Online Auction
Jul 13, 2007
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts launched its second online auction Art & Sold! II on Monday, July 9. The auction, timed to coincide with pre-ticket sales for Encore Society members, is now open for bidding via their website, ... MORE

Webb Center Adds Two Musicals to 2007-2008 Season
Jun 22, 2007
The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts has added two new musicals to the selections for 2007-2008: Beehive – The 60’s Musical and Almost Heaven – The Songs of John Denver. Tickets to these performances, as well as all shows in the ... MORE
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