A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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ARTEMIZIA FOUNDATION: Museum / Gallery of contemporary, graffiti & street art. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11am – 4pm. Experience works by Banksy, Warhol, Swoon, Kusama, Shepard Fairey, Judy Chicago. Collection of 700 works by 100 artists from 40 countries. Featuring a 50-50 ratio female to male artists: www.ArtemiziaFoundation.org
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Featured Events of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kVqvjJqDTI
Tuesday April 2
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country Hitching Post 2 – 4:30-ish
LIT TUESDAYS with MIKE MONTOYA at Hitching Post 6:30-ish – 9:30-ish pm – show up to play a song or just relax and listen
Brian Mullin’s FOOLALOOF is a Spontaneous Sonic Exotica featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, and Evan Hubbard at Bisbee Grand 6 – 9 pm
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds April 3
OPEN STUDIO ART at the Senior Center every Weds 9 am – noon all mediums. BYO supplies and easel
LEATHER TOOLING at the Senior Center every Weds 12:30 – 2 pm
GLOBAL ART PROJECT FOR PEACE 2 pm – 5 pm Goar Park Lunchroom 89 Main St. globalartproject.org
SHORT NOTICE (David Dean and Derek Dickson) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
JAM NIGHT Bisbee Grand 6-10ish – bring your ax, sticks, and picks, and play with a gaggle of Bisbee’s best musicians but players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to sign up for a 20-minute slot. Full drum kit, keyboard, and amp backline (usually a guitar and bass you can borrow, too).
MINERS CAT BAND a classic, original, and modern rock, rockabilly, and outlaw country band Hitching Post 6 – 9 pm
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Thursday April 4
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm followed by Celtic jam with THE ROOKS 7 pm
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country St Elmo 2 – 4:30-ish
Catchy pop/rock from BRYAN BIELANSKI Bisbee Grand 7 pm https://spoti.fi/4ak5myb
KARAOKE WITH RUBEN Hitching Post 7 pm
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
Friday April 5
Indie movie month at the Bisbee Royale. Tonight’s feature: THE GREAT INTERVENTION. Steve Moramarco’s indie comedy made for $5000. $5, 7pm. See Featured event. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/cLfKOsSOND8?si=PEPOxr2kHzLaYmuz
Brassy, funky sounds from ROLAND ROBERTS BAND at St Elmo 7 pm https://spoti.fi/43C0hPb
Upbeat folk from CHRIS BARON (Oregon) Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3xjkvRJ
ONE GHOST rock the Hitching Post with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 8 – 11 pm oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me
THE ROLLING CAJONES roll into the Copper Queen Hotel playing Stones and other classic rock 7 – 10 pm
Sassy pop rock from SRSY Bisbee Grand https://www.sirsy.com 8 pm
MIKE MONTOYA plays jazzy pop originals and classic covers Gene’s Place 7 – 10 pm
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Saturday April 6
CARS & COFFEE on Arizona St. in front of the skate park. Bring your junker or queen 8:30 – 10:00 am
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from LOS AMIGOS while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
The Stepping Back in Time Walking Tour with historian Boyd Nicholl will take you through the streets of Bisbee while sharing the community’s history. The tour starts at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum building stairs each Saturday at 2:00 pm and is limited to 12 guests. https://bit.ly/BMHMWalkingTours
“Paint Arizona Day” in Bisbee. Meet out front of Bisbee Coffee Company Cafe, spread out on foot. There are many great views to paint in short distance. More info: Lissa Howe (520) 901-0429 https://arizonapleinair.com/paint-arizona-day
Bisbee Books & Music welcomes MARIA MCSHANE. Maria will be signing her debut novel: “The Reluctant Angel” 11 am – 4 pm
GRAND OPENING – We are celebrating the official opening of our Mad Cow and Branded Denim flagship retail store. There will be food, drinks, music and giveaways all day. 10 am – 7 pm 34 B Brewery Ave WHISKEY LICKERS 1 – 3 pm MULE MOUNTAIN TRO 5 – 8 pm
BILL MEAD “LOWCOUNTRY DREAMS” art opening at Artemizia Gallery 1 – 4 pm (See Featured Event) Members have free admission and non-member admission is $10. Learn more at https://www.artemiziafoundation.org/bill-mead-lowcountry-dreams
THE STEVE MORAMARCO CONSPIRACY play original music with memorable lyrics and catchy tunes. Songwriter of “Satan, Lend Me a Dollar” featured on Showtime series Weeds https://sptfy.com/NcVS Bisbee Coffee Co stage 1 – 4 pm with special guest Siberon!
RE-OPENING SHINDIG at Bisbee Soap and Sundry 25 Main St. 5 pm Drinks! Food! Music! Libations! Soap!
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Indie movie month at the Bisbee Royale. Tonight’s feature: Andrew van Baal’s bilingual improvised dramedy “Feliz Año Tijuana” 7 pm $10, includes one free drink. See Featured Event. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kVqvjJqDTI
LOCOMUNDI bring their crazy, danceable world music to Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi
Grand Burlesque presents SPARKLIN’ SPURS western-themed burlesque show. Featuring costumes, prizes, games, and goils! Goils! Goils! Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm $25 VIP $10 standing
JOSH HAMPTON plays catchy indie rock solo at Gene’s Place 7 pm
CHALAKO THE BAND play Latin and rock classics and originals at St Elmo 9 — midnight bring your dancing shoes https://www.reverbnation.com/Chalako/videos
A screening of the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Hitching Post 8 pm with live floor show from SIMON SPENCER and friends
Indie electro pop from SUMMER LIKE THE SEASON BSC 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/3J1x2M0
AXIS AVAI 3 – 5 pm followed by jazzy pop from MIKE MONTOYA 7 – 10 pm on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
1st and 3rd Saturdays. Music by Daragh Vaughn the Piano Man 2 – 5 PM, playing originals and covers, Irish stuff and Rock and Roll. Electric Brewing
Monthly swap market at Thirsty Lizard 9 am – 3 pm with music by CHRISTA LEIGH & AMELIA DOLL noon-ish
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Sunday April 7
EASTER EGG HUNT at the Warren Ballpark, sponsored by the Bisbee Firefighters. Gates open at 1230. Events starting at 1pm and will conclude at 3pm. This is a public event open to Everyone and their families. Some eggs found may contain monetary value. (This event was rescheduled due to last Sunday’s weather.)
Monthly swap market at Thirsty Lizard 9 am – 3 pm with music by artist TBA noon-ish
Ecstatic Dance 2nd and 4th Sundays 10:30 warm-up 11:00 am start. Dance like no one is watching because no one is! Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K $10 suggested donation
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
Love songs from MATT FELIX 3 pm Gene’s Place
MIRANDA MURPHY plays indie folk rock Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
DION SPIVEY memorial and potluck 1 – 4 pm Hitching Post
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Electric Brewing 3 – 5 pmwww.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
DAMMIT DAN and MISS ANNA conduct “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday April 8
Bisbee Senior Center Spring Fling with music by BECA REYES & SCOTT MUHLEMAN $15 includes pasta and chicken dinner. Reservations suggested: (520) 432-2167
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand – $1 wings $5 margaritas!
“JAM LEFT OPEN” with Mike Montoya 5 pm followed by DREAM MACHINE 7 pm Gene’s Place
OPEN JAM AND PIZZA/POTUCK at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 pm
OPEN MIC at St Elmo. 7 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
This Week in Bisbee Additional Sponsors:
THE COPPER PIG … a neighborhood eatery
Sunday thru Wednesday 5 pm – 8 pm reservations required | 520-432-9970 | 412 Arizona St. Visit www.thecopperpigbisbee.com for menu
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723 Live music on the patio (or indoors if raining/too cold). Drink specials. Locals night Thursday, discount with Bisbee ID.
Bitchin’ Pickins’ Bisbee located in the historic Brewery Gulch is your one-stop shop for vintage and antique clothes, gifts and home goods! Open Thursday through Sunday 10-4 and by appointment, you’ll always find something surprising at Bitchin’ Pickins’! 63 BC Brewery Ave, 360-904-3843
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Coming Soon:
Alice in Bisbeeland April 19 – 21
Mile High Music Festival 4/20
Movie Music concert, Bisbee Community Chorus, April 20 & 21 www.bisbeechorus.org
This Week in Bisbee Useful Links
More City Events including Copper Queen Library education and wellness events for adults and kids: https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/2351/Events
For a complete list of Senior Center activities email activities@bisbeeseniors.org
For science-related events and activities visit www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.com/
Bisbee Enclave: Online directory of businesses in Bisbee: https://bisbeeenclave.com/
Forever Bisbee Blog: https://foreverbisbee.com/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Health & Wellness
Visit the website for all things related to mind, body, and spirit: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
ETC
Sewing Machine Cleanic at Electric Brewing Thursday April 4, 2 – 4 pm. Learn basic cleaning, lubrication, and adjusting of your sewing machine Simply show up, or if you like to sign up for things and get a reminder email, you may do so at sewingwithandrea.square.site
Please spread the word that the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum could use some volunteers for the front desk and the gift shop here at the museum? Shifts are 3 hours. 10-1 and 1-4. Have them come by and see me or give us a call. Thanks a bunch. Have a great day.
Lonnie Mitchell’s dance lessons have moved to the Covenant Presbyterian Church Annex. We will have social dancing after the lessons in West Coast Swing and Salsa. Only $5 per person. More info: 480 586 5961.
Pottery lessons wheel throwing and hand building in Warren $120 3 Groups available Clay sculpture class $150 NO experience needed. Space is limited – scholarships available – email bisbeepotteryonthemountain@gmail.com
Nick Mueller offers private chess lessons for individuals and groups via Cascade Tutoring – cascadecochise@gmail.com for more info
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
Copper City Shuttle & Food Delivery in Old Bisbee 520 559 – 5304
The Bisbee Rotary Club is looking for new members! Feel free to join us at one of our meetings to get to know our club. The Bisbee Rotary Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 5:15pm at the VFW, 1326 Highway 92. Come learn about how the Bisbee Rotary Club works to improve our community, while having fun! For more info, contact sherrielmorgan@gmail.com
Cochise County Swap meet first Saturday and Sunday of every month 7 am – 3pm Thirsty Lizard “bring your good old fashioned junk” – no vendor fees
Have a tune in your head? Steve Moramarco will help you turn it into a song. One on one songwriting lessons email moremarkable67@gmail.com
Thanks for reading! Don’t forget to tune into the Bargain Bin Ballyhoo on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Saturdays 9 – 11 pm
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
American Legion Post #16 1422 HWY 92 (520) 366-4558
Artemizia Foundation: Museum / Gallery of contemporary, graffiti & street art. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11 to 4. Works by Banksy, Kusama etc. 818 Tombstone Canyon. www.ArtemiziaFoundation.org
Bisbee Books & Music 2 Main St. in the Civic Center building
(520) 353-4009
Bisbee Coffee Company 2 Copper Queen Plaza – music in the courtyard (520) 432-7879
Bisbee Grand Hotel 61 Main St 520-432-5900 Live music, full bar, and great food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. https://www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
Bisbee Royale – newly reopened and renovated theater! 94 Main St (520) 353-4369
Bisbee Senior Center 300 Collins Rd. (520) 432-2167 events not just for members or seniors
Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 67B Main St 520-366-3898 “Speakeasy” style bar with DJ, pool table, and live music 21 and up www.bisbeesocialclub.com
Bisbee Saturday Market Warren Vista Park https://bisbeesaturdaymarket.com/
Central School Project 43 Howell Ave (520) 432-4866 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/
Chuckleheads 41 Brewery Ave – Matt Becker’s bar featuring music, standup, and other random events. Ask him to show you a card trick. https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/ 21 and up
Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K 33 Subway St unique event space at the top of a long flight of stairs
Copper Queen 11 Howell Ave (520) 432-2216 Arizona’s oldest hotel has full bar and food plus live music inside or on the patio https://www.copperqueen.com/
The Courtyard 18 Brewery Ave (917) 664-8353
Dot’s Diner 1 Old Douglas Road (520) 432-1112 retro diner at the Shady Dell Vintage Trailer park https://www.theshadydell.com/dotsevents
Electric Brewing 1326 W Hwy 92 (520) 800-4210 The first microbrew in Arizona, run by one of the original owner’s disciples. Also has non-alcoholic drinks on tap. www.electricbrewing.com
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – new bar in the Gulch located where the original Gene’s Place was located
Hitching Post 316 Pirrung (520) 432-2836 Bakerville/Warren’s newest hotspot with music and events almost 7 days. a week. You can also get legally “hitched” by Shantih or Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon (520) 432-7371 – vintage motel with lots of events in their backyard www.thejonqil.com
Kafka Coffee 31 Subway St.
Poco Market 15 Main St. (520) 314-5929
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
Screaming Banshee Pizza 200 Tombstone Canyon 520) 432-1300 https://www.facebook.com/ScreamingBansheePizza/
St. Elmo 36 Brewery ave (520) 432-5578 – since 1902 oldest bar in Arizona, locals’ favorite watering hole 21 and up
The Thirsty Lizard 5838 W. Double Adobe Road Bisbee, AZ 85617 (520) 221-7776
https://www.studiostargazer.org/lizard Roadhouse Food, Drinks & Atmosphere.
Event Venue-space
Quarry 40 Brewery Ave (520) 366-6868 Winner of many “Best of Bisbee” awards, locally sourced food with many vegan options https://www.facebook.com/the.quarry.bisbee
Vulcan Pottery 120-3 Naco Rd (760) 668-6609
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
Cindy Anderson is a naturopathic doctor who has a practice at the Bisbee Holistic Wellness Center. She also hosts “Doc Talk” on KBRP 96.1 FM Mondays from 9 am – 9:30. In this photo, she’s decked on in green for a recent birthday party. Tell her you saw her in TWIB!