A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday Aug 22
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
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
The Bisbee Community Chorus (BCC) invites old and new members to its first rehearsal of the fall season on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Presbyterian annex, 24 Howell Ave., Old Bisbee. Orientation and cake (!) starting at 5:45, then rehearsal of 5 songs. BCC is a non-auditioned chorus, headed up by new Artistic Director Nathan Darus, with new accompanist Timothy Dick. Regular rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings, 6-8pm, at the annex. Come and sing with us!
AMY LAVERE AND WILL SEXTON 8p The Quarry
POOL TOURNAMENT every Tuesday at St. Elmo 7:30 pm $5 double elimination – winner takes all!
Weds Aug 23
OPEN STUDIO ART at the Senior Center every Weds 9 am – all mediums. BYO supplies and easel
LEATHER TOOLING at the Senior Center every Weds 12:30 – 2 pm
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 15-minute/3 song slot. Full drum kit, keyboard, and amp backline (usually a guitar and bass you can borrow, too).
SCOTT MUHLEMAN AND BECA REYES play an eclectic mix of acoustic favorites at The Copper Queen 3 – 6 pm
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
MIKE BROWN (country/folk) The Quarry 8 pm
Thursday Aug 24
MIKE BROWN Bisbee Grand 7 pm
Poet DICK BAKKEN’S BIRTHDAY featuring HIERONYMUS BOGS & TAMELA TURTLE 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 3 – 6 pm
MIKE MONTOYA AND FRIENDS at Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm
Friday Aug 25
CHAD WEST TRIO rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight www.chadwestmusic.com
HUMBLEBEES play funky jazz and blues at The Quarry 8 – 11 pm
TUCSON TAKEOVER DAY ONE Hitching Post 8 pm. Featuring THE DISTORTIONISTS, DESTROY ALL HUMANS, LOS DIABLOS GORDOS
Folk-rock from UNCOMMON CROSSROADS 8-11 pm Bisbee Grand https://sptfy.com/uncommoncrossroads
KARAOKE WITH JOE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Saturday Aug 26
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live classical guitar from KURT HAUSER while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals
Local author STUART CANNOLD at Bisbee Books and Music signing his Blue Line of Death series of police thrillers 10 am – 4 pm https://5tompublishing.com/
Play Music on the Porch Day will be happening in over 1200 locations, in over 25 Countries around the world! Make it happen in Bisbee by playing music on your (or a friend’s)) porch. https://playmusicontheporchday.com/
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
FACE PULP, UGLY, THE MORNINGSTARS, HEADHUNT, (sludge/punk/noise) The Quarry 8 pm
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
MIGGY MUSIC FESTIVAL at Bisbee Grand noon – 11 pm. Celebrating the birthday of Miguel “Miggy” Alberto Carillo noon – 1:30 pm BIG DEMONS FATIGO 1:15 – 3:15 ONE GHOST 3:15 – 5 PM WHISKEY LICKERS 5:15 – 6:30 TRES PALOMAS 6:15 – 8:15 PM OPEN JAM 8:15 – 9:30 COUNTER CLOCKWISE 9:30 – 11 PM
ALTERED BOOKS at Central School Project Preview 12 – 4 pm 5 – 8 pm Community members make spectacular art out of recycled books for auction. Loads of fun! You may RSVP or just show up to this free event. RSVP https://www.friendsofthecopperqueenlibrary.org/event-details/altered-books-2023
Bisbee Burger Truck One-Year Anniversary with music from blues guitar legend CARVIN JONES 3 – 6 pm American Legion Post 16 – doors at noon. The Bisbee Burger Truck and STS Wood Fired Pizza will be serving food, and the Legion’s canteen bar will be open for business. This is an outdoor show, lawn chairs are permitted. No tents, outside food or beverage, or non-service animals. Presented in part by Guitar Bazaar, and the American Legion Post 16. Tickets $12.50 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carvin-jones-bisbee-burger-truck-1-year-anniversary-show-tickets-618488926027
Supergroup THE BISBEE RHYTHM REVIEW play classic Soul and Surf covers at Oldfield Oasis $10 6 – 9 pm 5288 N Lead Stra
St Elmo band TBA
TUCSON TAKEOVER DAY TWO Hitching Post 8 pm. Featuring THE CANCELLED, CICADA, DIRTY LICKS, IN GOOD CAUSE
Folk-rock from UNCOMMON CROSSROADS BSC 9 – midnight https://sptfy.com/uncommoncrossroads
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com (moves inside if raining)
DARAGH VAUGHAN AKA THE PIANO MAN plays originals and covers at Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm
Live music on the patio from THE WHEELS 1 – 4 pm Thirsty Lizard
Sunday Aug 27
ECSTATIC DANCE on break for summer
JUNIPER DJINN celebrate their return from tour at Kafka 10 am – noon
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Hitching Post 3 pm
The debut of HITCHED Electric Brewing 3 – 5 pm
Bisbee Hall of Famer PAT GAHN along with DAMMIT DAN and MISS ANNA conduct “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm
JODY RUSH acoustic 70s and beyond Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Audience favorite gets a prize.
Monday Aug 28
POETS & CREATIVE WRITERS’ OPEN MIC at Copper Queen 5:13 pm
Bartender Kristin Marie is hosting a MOVIE NIGHT at St Elmo 7:30 pm – movie TBA
POOL TOURNAMENT every Monday 7 pm Hitching Post.
FOOLALOOF, a palindromic improvisational musical ensemble featuring Brian Mullins, TS Henry Webb, John Cordes, and Evan Hubbard play every Monday 6 pm at the Bisbee Grand
HALF PRICE MONDAY at The Thirsty Lizard! All menu items are half-price until we sell out. (Does not include beverages or specialty items. Cannot be combined with any other discounts but you do earn double Lizard Points if you are a Lizard Rewards Member.)
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). Drink specials. Locals night Thursday, discount with Bisbee ID.
Your business here – contact me for info
Coming Soon:
Sept 1-4 1920’s Labor Day Weekend Bisbee & Warren. Schedule will be posted at www.bisbeegatsb.com, FB, and TWIB
Bisbee Bloomers Sept 2 https://www.eventbrite.com/…/bisbee-bloomers-annual…
Blues in Bisbee Sept 9 https://bluesinbisbee.com/
Mineshaft Gay Men’s Weekend Sept 22 https://www.mineshaftweekend.com/
Bisbee 1000 Oct 21 http://bisbee1000.org/
BRATS parade Oct 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/2147085038812577
Mariachi Festival Nov 4 https://www.bisbeemariachifestival.com/
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
ETC
Attention all Bisbee artists and creatives! Hotel LaMore at The Bisbee Inn is opening it’s hotel communal area to the community! Anyone looking to hold small events or workshops are encouraged to reach out via call or email (frontdesk@thebisbeeinn.com) to either myself or Bree to discuss the opportunity. At this time we are not charging for the space, as it’s a soft launch into holding events. Events must wrap up before 7pm so not to disturb guests staying in the hotel and must comply with our occupancy limit. Feel free to stop in Thursday-Sunday to check out the space or PM me with any inquiries!
Open Call to Artists!
The Bisbee Woman’s Club is holding it’s 22nd Art Chairs & More, a silent, in person auction, on November 24 & 25, 2023. Paintings, photos, collages, textiles, ceramics, hand-made jewelry, artistically altered furniture etc. are all welcome. Collection of artworks will take place Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Greenway School Cafeteria, 98 Cole Ave., in Warren. Work will be accepted from 10 AM to 4 PM. We look forward to the opportunity to display your beautiful work and thank you in advance for helping us with our scholarship fund!
Let’s Dance – join us for a group dance classic working on West Coast Swing and Salsa. Everyone is welcome. First lesson free. At Club K – text or call Lonnie for details 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
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
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 Hatchet House 34B Brewery Ave (520) 220-9462 https://bisbeehatchethouse.com/
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 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
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
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
Wiggle Room 65 Brewery Ave
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
Sandy Tilcock is KBRP’s Administrative Manager and founder of lone goose press, a bespoke book printer making books by hand. She’s looking good after hip surgery. Wish her well and let her know you saw her in TWIB!