A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture 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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Tuesday Dec 12
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 and originals 2 – 4 pm Hitching Post
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. Chuy will be serving up lasagna as a fundraiser for his sober living.
“Who Sang That?” with Darcy and Dash at St Elmo 7 pm. Guess the artist on the jukebox, win a prize.
Weds Dec 13
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
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).
POOL TOURNAMENT every Weds 7 pm Hitching Post.
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
Thursday Dec 14
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country and originals 2 – 4 pm St Elmo
Country/folk from PETE POSIE, VANDOLAH Bisbee Grand 7 pm https://sptfy.com/peteposie https://sptfy.com/vandolah
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
Friday Dec 15
Grand opening party for new bar Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Gulch with music from MIKE KELVIN 6 pm JOHNNY ROCKIT AND FRIENDS 7 pm until ?
Dance party 7 – 10 pm Club Kilimanjahro – sober bar, tea lounge 7 – 8 pm $10 suggested entry hosted by the Living Room
WHISKEY LICKERS, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band play a “pop-up” show at Room 4 Bar in the Silver King Hotel 8 – 10 pm https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers
Chuckleheads presents Denver comedian HANNAH JONES 8pm After being homeschooled in a conservative, religious co-op, her irreverent takes on, sex, dating, and gender politics are as original as they are deeply uncomfortable for her mother to hear. $10 Tickets: https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/
PRIME SOCIETY Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
RADIO BAND, not too heavy, just the right amount of rock – 70s and more Hitching Post 8 pm
BLOOMSTONE 8-11 pm Bisbee Grand
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Saturday Dec 16
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from PAT PANTHER while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals. Cochise Harm Reduction is hosting a coat/blanket/sleeping bag drive happening until December 23 so bring your warmth items to the park! Also the Copper Queen Library will be there giving away free Children’s books! And Goar Park Lunches is having a food drive as well.
CHESS CLUB on break until the new year.
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
Opening reception for SWOON at Artemizia Gallery 1 – 4 pm. $10, members free. Caledonia Curry (a.k.a Swoon) is a contemporary artist and filmmaker recognized around the world for her pioneering vision of public artwork. Through intimate portraits, immersive installations and multi-year community-based projects, Curry has spent over 20 years exploring the depths of human complexity by mobilizing her artwork to fundamentally re-envision the communities we live in toward a more just and equitable world. She is best known as one of the first women Street Artists to gain international recognition in a male-dominated field, pushing the conceptual limits of the genre and paving the way for a generation of women Street Artists. Learn more about Swoon
Jazz fusion from HUMBLEBEES at the Bisbee Coffee Company outdoor stage 2 – 5 pm
Holiday Concert with the Bisbee Community Chorus. Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 pm and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 pm. Lovely traditional carols, classic popular tunes of the season, and a few songs you’ve probably never heard before! At the Presbyterian Annex, 24 Howell, in Old Bisbee, across from the Presbyterian Church and the Copper Queen Hotel. Admission $15, under 18 free, so bring the kids. They love Christmas music, too! An iconic annual Bisbee celebration!
There will be a KRAMPUS RUN starting around sundown… meet at the Copper Man
Indie folk from CIRCLE VERSE Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://sptfy.com/circleverse
COUNTER CLOCKWISE turn back the hands of time playing classic rock covers with a big voice Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
Folk duo CULT LOVELESS make a stop at the Hitching Post 5 – 7 pm
St Elmo 9 – 2 am band TBA
A Dark Christmas with TANZ DER VAMPYR, WICKED MEADOWS (Horror Metal from Navajo Reservation), DREAMSCAPE 2000 Hitching Post 8 pm https://sptfy.com/wickedmeadows
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 Social Club (BSC 9) – midnight
MIRANDA MURPHY plays indie folk rock at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm
DARAGH VAUGHAN AKA THE PIANO MAN plays originals and covers at Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Thirsty Lizard 1 – 4 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
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Sunday Dec 17
Holiday Concert with the Bisbee Community Chorus. Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 pm and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 pm. Lovely traditional carols, classic popular tunes of the season, and a few songs you’ve probably never heard before! At the Presbyterian Annex, 24 Howell, in Old Bisbee, across from the Presbyterian Church and the Copper Queen Hotel. Admission $15, under 18 free, so bring the kids. They love Christmas music, too! An iconic annual Bisbee celebration!
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
Classical guitar from KURT HAUSER 11 – 1 pm Bisbee Coffee Company outdoor stage https://www.kurthauserguitar.com/
Pet photos with Santa Paws 5 pm followed by MIKE MONTOYA & SIMON Hitching Post 6pm https://sptfy.com/mikemontoya
THE IRREGULARS featuring Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Ehren Stonner, and Mike Hero Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
DAMMIT DAN and MISS ANNA conduct “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS HENRY WEBB plays the Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Dec 18
OPEN MIC AND PIZZA/POTUCK at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 pm
OPEN MIC returns to St Elmo! 7 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
Manic Mondays – 50 cent wings and $5 Margaritas at the Bisbee Grand!
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). 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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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 with Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.discoverbisbee.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
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
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 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 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
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
This Week in Bisbee Person of the Week!
Ike Moody is a new artist in town, a move he’s been planning for 15 years! He’s got a unique and interesting style in a variety of mediums. You can find him on Instagram as moodyike or email him at ikemoody@gmail.com. Tell him you saw him in TWIB!