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 Jan 16
Come Sing With Us! Bisbee Community Chorus (BCC) rehearsals will start up again on Tuesday evening, Jan. 16, 6-8 pm, at the Presbyterian Annex, 24 Howell Ave., Old Bisbee. Complete rehearsal schedule is on the BCC website. BCC is a non-auditioned chorus with friendly weekly rehearsals leading up to a spring concert April 20 and 21. Artistic Director is Nathan Darus, and our Accompanist is Timothy Dick.
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
Free Pool at St Elmo
Brian Mullin’s FOOLALOOF is a palindromic improvisational musical experience featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, and Evan Hubbard at Bisbee Grand 6 – 9 pm
The Quarry Bisbee presents: THE DELTA BOMBERS & THE GODDAMN GALLOWS
w/ special guests VOLK $15 presale/$20 day of show
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6189663
Weds Jan 17
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 Jan 18
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm
LOCOMUNDI bring their crazy world music to Bisbee Grand 7 pm mahavia.com/locomundi
CRAZY PONY KARAOKE Hitching Post 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
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 Jan 19
RADIO BAND with Jody Rush Not Too Heavy – Just Right Rock! 70s & More Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
US TOO featuring Stevie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music Gene’s Place 7 – 10 pm
BAXTER PEAK DUO Hitching Post 8 pm
It’s time for WEENSTRAVAGANZA X – supergroup playing the music of Ween. Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm www.ween.com
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Saturday Jan 20
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from PAT PANTHER while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
Please join us as Bisbee Books & Music welcomes Arizona author Paul Riggins to our Bisbee Artist Series 11 am – 4 pm. Paul has written a variety of books including poetry, children’s, and metaphysical books.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Art opening at 40 Main – “Beloved” – refreshments plus music by PAT PANTHER 5 – 8 pm
Traveling storyteller and folklorist Obo Martin weaves true tall tales of adventure and the miraculous Together in song while Keeping the art of oral storytelling alive and well. Obo plucks on the heart strings and tickles the funny bone with his hilarious antics often sentimental scenarios. Object Hotel 29 Main St 7 pm
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
PAUL DEHAVEN (Denver) Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://bit.ly/3TSuEhs
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. Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm bit.ly/3tRahXd
ONE GHOST rock the Bisbee Coffee Company with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 1 – 4 pm oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me
St Elmo 9 – 2 am band TBA
JOHNNY ROCKIT AND FRIENDS tear it up at the Hitching Post 8 pm
DERREN AND BRIAN (from Mahavia) serve up eclectic jams Gene’s Place 3 pm
Rock from ERIC UNDERWOOD BAND BSC 9 – midnight bit.ly/4aZ3P1h
MAHAVIA play Flamenco and Spanish music Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm https://www.mahavia.com/
DARAGH VAUGHAN AKA THE PIANO MAN plays originals and covers at Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm 1st & 3rd Saturdays
MISS SOSHA at Thirsty Lizard 1 – 4 pm. Join Us for Miss Sosha’s Debut Party for her Brand New Album ‘Honky-Tonk Angel!’ Dropping the 19th – We’ll be Celebrating at the Lizard and Enjoying some fabulous tunes from Miss Sosha herself! bit.ly/3vxf40y
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Sunday Jan 21
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
“Jam Left Open” with Mike Montoya every Sunday at Gene’s Place 12:30ish – 4ish
MIRANDA MURPHY plays indie folk rock at Bisbee Coffee Company stage 11 – 1 pm
Gospel concert with local vocal powerhouse MELISSA REAVES along with the musical talents of Sam Panther, Timothy Dick, and Steve Peavey at Covenant Presbyterian Church 19 Howell Ave doors 4:30 show 5 pm $10
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Hitching Post 3 – 6 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
THE IRREGULARS featuring Derek Dickson and friends 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 Jan 22
GRATITUDE DRUM CIRCLE every Monday until Feb 12 at the Gallery at 40 Main st 4:30 – 5:30 Come and join us – Everyone welcome! Chairs provided; extra drums and percussion available
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:
KBRP “A Taste of Mardi Gras” Feb 17
Return of the Turkey Vultures March 8 & 9
The Prowl Motorcycle Show March 16
Alice in Bisbeeland April 19 – 21
Mile High Festival 4/20
TWIBFest June 22
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
Hey friends! The Bisbee Arts commission is having a party! Get your tickets now! Join us at Cafe Roka on Sunday, February 11th for a delightful early evening of art and celebration! The Bisbee Arts Commission is hosting this in-person event from 4 to 7 to express our appreciation for the artists who make work for the Cig-Art Machine, a redesigned vintage cigarette machine that sells local art and raises funds for the Bisbee Arts Commission. Each ticket purchase includes delicious appetizers from Roka, live music, and a mini-work of art from the Cig-Art Machine! A cash bar will be available for those who want a drink. Get your tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/we-love-our-artists
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
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – new bar in the Gulch
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!
Mike Montoya is a busy guy. In addition to performing solo as well as with his band Fatigo, he also hosts LiTuesdays at the Hitching Post and “Jam Left Open” at Gene’s Place on Sundays AND he’s usually at the Saturday Market selling his photos and. t-shirts. Tell him you saw him in TWIB!