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 2
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
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.
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 palindromic improvisational musical experience featuring Lisle Ellis, T.S. Henry Webb, John Cordes, and Evan Hubbard at Bisbee Grand 6 – 9 pm
“Who Sang That?” with Darcy and Dash at St Elmo 7 pm. Guess the artist on the jukebox, win a prize.
Weds Jan 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
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 4
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO playing traditional country at St Elmo from 2-4ish pm. Featuring Timothy Dick, Steve Peavey, and Evan Hubbard.
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm
ANNUAL COPPER DAME PIN-UP CONTEST at Copper Queen Hotel Jan 4 – 6. Contact Jacobo at 520-732-8550 Jacob@CopperQueen.com to participate. Step back in time with us and experience the glamour of Hollywood’s golden era! Join the best hairstylists from all around as they compete to create captivating pin-up hairstyles! The best Pin Up style, hairstyle wins!
THE BARN SWALLOWS play gypsy jazz Bisbee Grand 8 pm https://sptfy.com/barnswallows
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 Jan 5
COPPER DAME CAR SHOW at the Copper Queen Hotel 3 – 10 pm. Live music, classic cars, food. Submit pictures of your classic car to jacobocopper@gmail.com. Contact us at 520-732-855 to confirm your participation. $50 entry fee.
THE ROLLING CAJONES roll into the Copper Queen Hotel playing Stones and classic rock 7 pm
MELISSA REAVES brings her powerful, soulful voice to Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://www.melissareaves.com/
MOTOBILLY feat. DAMMIT DAN AND MISS ANNA perform country classics on guitar and fiddle Bisbee Grand 8 pm
MIKE MONTOYA and SIMON SPENCER trade off tunes at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 – 10 pm
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
ONE GHOST rock the Hitching Post with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 8 – 11 pm oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Saturday Jan 6
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live world music from LOCOMUNDI while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
Author MARIA MCSHANE at Bisbee Books and Music 11 am – 4 pm. Maria will be signing her debut novel: “The Reluctant Angel”.The Reluctant Angel is a moving and inspirational tale which takes us on a journey of the unconditional love of the true angels in our lives.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
WHISKEY LICKERS, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band play the Bisbee Coffee Company stage 1 – 4 pm https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers
Music from BAXTER PEAK Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
Radio Band with Jody Rush. Not Too Heavy – Just Right Rock! 70s & More Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm
CHALAKO THE BAND play Latin and rock classics and originals at St Elmo 9 — 12 bring your dancing shoes https://www.reverbnation.com/Chalako/videos
An evening of original Music from TS HENRY WEBB, an original member of the CBS super group, The Flock!! The wonderful John Cordes will join T.S. on violin. Plus special guest DASH RABBIT Hitching Post 8 – 11 pm
THE ROLLING CAJONES roll into the BSC 9 – midnight playing Stones and other classic rock
Jazzy pop from FATIGO plus THE WORKING PEOPLE Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm https://sptfy.com/thworkingpeople https://sptfy.com/fatigo1
DARAGH VAUGHAN AKA THE PIANO MAN plays originals and covers at Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm
MOTOBILLY feat. DAMMIT DAN AND MISS ANNA perform country classics on guitar and fiddle Thirsty Lizard 1 – 4 pm
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Sunday Jan 7
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
“Punk Lounge” from THE CAROLYN TORONTO TRIO featuring Frank Tornoe and Adam Stolen at Bisbee Coffee Company stage 11 – 1 pm
“Jam Left Open” with Mike Montoya every Sunday at Gene’s Place 12:30ish – 4ish
MIKE KELVIN, JOHNNY ROCKET Electric Brewing 3 pm
SHORT NOTICE featuring DAVID DEAN and DEREK DICKSON Hitching Post 3 pm
DAMMIT DAN and MISS ANNA conduct “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm
MIRANDA MURPHY plays indie folk rock at Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Jan 8
GRATITUDE DRUM CIRCLE every Monday at the Gallery at 40 Main st until Feb 12 4:30 – 5:30 Come and join us – Everyone welcome! Chairs provided; extra drums and percussion available
OPEN MIC 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
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!
Happy New Year from Bisbee’s own wizard, Ken Kizer. You may see Ken walking around town as he develops a new form of mathematics as well as his own language. Tell him you saw him in TWIB!
Personage of the Week….
Fun concept!