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 9
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
EAT SIP & PAINT PARTY by Laurie Ann “Sun Kissed Snow” 5-8pm At Bisbee Table Restaurant in Bisbee.
Learn how to paint with acrylics while enjoying their food and bar. Enjoy the Old Bisbee atmosphere while creating your own masterpiece. $35 all painting supplies included. Call or text to JOIN THE PARTY! 520-508-3713
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country Hitching Post 2 – 4:30 pm
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
“Who Sang That?” with Darcy and Dash at St Elmo 7 pm. Guess the artist on the jukebox, win a prize.
Weds Jan 10
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
HIERONYMUS BOGS brings his unique, mystical music to Bisbee Coffee Company stage 1 – 3 pm https://sptfy.com/hieronymusbogs
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 11
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO playing traditional country music with a lively, fun crowd. Featuring Timothy Dick, Steve Peavey, and Evan Hubbard 2-4:30 at St Elmo
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, danceable world music to Bisbee Grand 7 pm https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi
CRAZY PONY KARAOKE 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 Jan 12
Chuckleheads presents comedian ALLEN STRICKLAND WILLIAMS 8 pm $15 – tickets: https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/event-details/allen-strickland-williams Allen Strickland Williams resides in Los Angeles, where they engage in writing and telling jokes. They have gained recognition for their comedic talents, having been named one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch and having performed stand-up comedy twice on CONAN. Their diverse range of appearances includes shows such as Adult Swim’s The Last Open Mic at the End of the World, Netflix’s Cooking on High, Viceland’s Flophouse, and The Top 14 Greatest Valentine’s Day Movies of All Time on the CW.
SABRINA SOLO, a one-woman band, plays covers and originals at Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://sptfy.com/sabrinasolo
HIERONYMUS BOGS brings his unique, mystical music to Gene’s Place 6 – 7 pm https://sptfy.com/hieronymusbogs
DRIVEL Hitching Post 8 pm
Americana music from STEPHY LEIGH GRIFFIN Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://sptfy.com/stephyleighgriffin
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Saturday Jan 13
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live American music from STEPHY LEIGH GRIFFIN while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals. https://sptfy.com/stephyleighgriffin
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Please join us as Bisbee Books & Music welcomes Arizona Poet Jefferson Carter to our Bisbee Artist Series. Jefferson has lived in Tucson, AZ, since 1953 and taught composition and poetry writing full-time for 30 years at Pima Community College. 11 am – 4 pm jeffersoncarterverse.com
It’s time for the Bisbee After 5 Second Saturday Art Walk! Bundle up and check out the shops on Main Street. Julia Benites Arriola is an artist of Mescalero/Maya decent. La Dulce Vida is hosting a fundraiser in support of MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), featuring her assemblage. 100% of proceeds will go to the organization. Please join us at La Dulce Vida, 24 Main Street in Old Bisbee on Saturday during the Art Walk.
Cheyenne MacMasters “Spiral Meditations” art at Subway Gallery 43 Brewery Ave. Christa Leigh performs at The Gallery at 40 Main along with delicious hot chocolate!
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
DRAG BRUNCH Bisbee Grand noon
Grand Burlesque presents “Hip Hop Honeys” a 90s-themed burlesque show Bisbee Grand 8-11 pm. Expect games, prizes, and of course Girls! Girls! Girls! Tickets $10 or $25 VIP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-honeys-90s-burlesque-show-in-bisbee-tickets-773872632877
THE PANTHER BAND perform at the Bisbee Coffee Company Stage (or inside if it’s too cold!) 1 – 4 pm
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Gene’s Place 7 – 10 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
CHAD WEST TRIO rock St Elmo 9 – 1 am www.chadwestmusic.com
Songwriters TAYLOR PAUL and CAROLYN TORONTO with Frank Tornoe and Adam Stolen Hitching Post 8 pm https://sptfy.com/taylorpaul
ONE GHOST rock the Bisbee Social Club (BSC) with originals and classic rock/new wave covers BSC 9 – midnight oneghost.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Americana music from STEPHY LEIGH GRIFFIN https://sptfy.com/stephyleighgriffin 3 – 5 pm followed by BAXTER PEAK 7 – 10 pm Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel
BUCKY MILLS plays country 2 -4 pm 2nd & 4th Saturdays Electric Brewing
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Sunday Jan 14
HIERONYMUS BOGS brings his unique, mystical music to Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon https://sptfy.com/hieronymusbogs
TAYLOR PAUL plays the Bisbee Coffee Company stage (or inside if it’s too cold!) 11 am – 1 pm
Pop up Strum & Tell this Sunday @Object.hotel 29 Main St. from 2-5. Feel inspired? Need some inspiration? Pop into The Object and check out the new art and artifacts. There will be a Strum & Tell taking place that is welcome to all. Hear what a musician in residency is getting up to as they get ready for their debut, or strum a song or two! Guitar, keys, and mic provided or bring your own.
Bisbee legend TS HENRY WEBB, a former member of CBS supergroup The Flock plays the Thirsty Lizard 1 – 4 pm
CAROLYN TORONTO’S SONGWRITER SHARE 5 pm Hitching Post. This month’s prompt: Horizon’s Hope. Best song or poem on the subject wins a prize.
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
A memorial for C Sharp at St Elmo 2:30 pm with musicians and friends celebrating his life.
THE PANTHER BAND talented family playing originals and blues/classic rock covers Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://thepantherband.bandcamp.com/album/marching-toward-the-dust
COMEDY OPEN MIC Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Jan 15
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
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!
RIP Craig Martinson, popularly known as C Sharp. Poet, musician, all-around good guy, always with a smile on his face and a song in his heart! There will be a memorial Sunday Jan 14 at St. Elmo’s 2:30 pm