A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture this week in Bisbee, Arizona
Thanksgiving Weekend and Bisbee Home Tour/Chair Auction
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This is also Thanksgiving weekend as well as the 39th annual Bisbee Home Tour in Warren sponsored by the Bisbee Women’s Club. We endeavor to concentrate on homes of an historic nature, and many of the homes have been remodeled with more modern touches. Some of the homes have been newer, but interesting homes. Also, this year, we are including some historic buildings and places. There is always sure to be something to arouse the interest of everyone who takes the tour. Home Tour tickets are $20.00, and are good for both days of the tour , Friday November 24 and Saturday November 25. On the Day of Event Tickets(November 24 & 25), please come to the: Greenway School Cafeteria, 98 Cole Avenue, Warren District, Bisbee to pick up your tickets and maps 9:30AM-4:00PM Buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bisbee-home-tour-2023-tickets-727735886627?aff=oddtdtcreator
This Week in Bisbee Sponsored By:
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 Nov 21
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
POOL TOURNAMENT every Tuesday at St. Elmo 7:30 pm $5 double elimination – winner takes all!
Weds Nov 22
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
Multi-instrumental wonder from Nashville STEVE PEAVEY with TIMOTHY DICK and EVAN HUBBARD at St Elmo 1:30 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).
METALACHI a heavy metal mariachi fusion cover band returns to the Quarry 8 pm tickets $20 at the door
POOL TOURNAMENT every Weds 7 pm Hitching Post.
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
“Who Sang That?” with Darcy and Dash at St Elmo 7 pm. Guess the artist on the jukebox, win a prize.
Say farewell to JASON DEA WEST as he heads for greener pastures in the Northwest 7 pm Kafka Coffeehouse www.jasondeawest.com
Thursday Nov 23 Thanksgiving
The Thirsty Lizard will Be Open! (Noon – 10pm+) with a Special Thanksgiving Meal Deal in addition to regular menu
Pot luck at the Hitching Post
Copper Queen is serving Thanksgiving dinner. Call for reservations (520) 432-2216
The Bisbee Grand is serving Thanksgiving Dinner, pay what you can, no reservations needed!
St Elmo has an informal Thanksgiving potluck durng the day followed by BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition – yes even on Thanksgiving!
St. John’s Thanksgiving Parish Hall Potluck RESERVATIONS REQUESTED
2 Seatings: 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Pick-up Take-Away Meals at Noon or 1:30 RSVP Email your reservation by November 21st to: cactuskate2008@gmail.com or call 815-262-9565. Please specify the number of people attending, serving time, dish you’ll share and how many it serves. Especially needed are sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, rolls, stuffing, veggie casseroles, and VOLUNTEERS.
3rd Annual Thanksgiving at the Royale 94 Main St. All you can eat buffet. Starts 2pm. Presale orphans $30, couples $50 kids 10 and under eat free – call the Royale for more info 520 353-4369 – $40 per person day of Thanksgiving
Friday Nov 24
Bisbee Home Tour 9:30 am – 4 pm – tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bisbee-home-tour-2023-tickets-727735886627?aff=oddtdtcreator
TAMELA TURTLE will have a “Christmas-y” themed show at the Bisbee Coffee Company stage from 1 – 3 pm. Expect crazy costumes, silly games, and fun songs.
SCOTT MUHLEMAN AND BECA REYES play an eclectic mix of acoustic favorites at The Copper Queen 2:30 – 5 pm
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS on Main St in Old Bisbee 2 pm – 8 pm Entertainment, games, vendors, and more – performance by the Bisbee Community Choir at 2 pm
Holiday Artisan’s Market and Fundraiser at Bisbee Art Garage in Lowell Friday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm benefit for Bisbee Boys and Girls Club – spiced cider & cocoa and vintage holiday tunes courtesy Dan Simonis.
THE CIGAR BAND makes its debut at Chuckleheads 6 – 8 pm playing originals and 90s grunge
Americana from LIZ & PETE Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://sptfy.com/lizandpete
NIGHT ART MARKET Hitching Post 7 pm with music by ZNORA 8 pm
Former cave-dwelling comedian MAGGHIE O’SHEA hosts her monthly comedy show at the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 – 10 pm
JOE BAKER plays old-time country and Americana 8-11 pm Bisbee Grand https://www.joebakermusic.com/
KARAOKE WITH MIKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Saturday Nov 25
Bisbee Home Tour 9:30 am – 4 pm tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bisbee-home-tour-2023-tickets-727735886627?aff=oddtdtcreator
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from LOCOMUNDI 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! It’s also Small Town Holiday Market – get your shopping done with local vendors. There will be aerial performers and of course Santa himself!
Holiday Artisan’s Market and Fundraiser at Bisbee Art Garage in Lowell Friday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm benefit for Bisbee Boys and Girls Club – spiced cider & cocoa and vintage holiday tunes courtesy Dan Simonis.
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 perform on the Bisbee Coffee Co stage 2 – 5 pm https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers followed by
Electronica/house grooves from DJ PALEFACE DIABLO BIsbee Coffee Co stage 5 – 7 pm
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 2 – 5 pm 2nd and 4th Saturdays
US TOO featuring Stevie Peavey and Michael Matranga bring you 40s jazz to contemporary music. Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
Grand Burlesque presents Candy Cane Cabaret! Costumes, prizes, games, and of course girls! girls! girls! Tickets $10 and up 8 – 11 pm
CHAD WEST TRIO rock St. Elmo 9 pm – 1 am www.chadwestmusic.com
DILLON SPURLIN Hitching Post 8 pm
HOUSE MUSIC SESSION/DJ PARTY at Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
JOE BAKER plays old-time country and Americana 3-5 pm https://www.joebakermusic.com/ followed by jazzy Americana from JUNIPER DJINN 8 – 11 pm www.juniperdjinn.com on the patio Room 4 Bar in the Silver King Hotel
DARAGH VAUGHAN AKA THE PIANO MAN plays originals and covers at Electric Brewing 2 – 5 pm
Sunday Nov 26
ECSTATIC DANCE 10:30am warm up 11am start. It’s movement for your soul!
In Bisbee, we dance like no one is watching… cuz no one is! All ages welcome! Kilimanjahro Arts Center aka Club K (2nd and 4th Sunday)
Holiday Artisan’s Market and Fundraiser at Bisbee Art Garage in Lowell Friday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm benefit for Bisbee Boys and Girls Club – spiced cider & cocoa and vintage holiday tunes courtesy Dan Simonis.
Kafka Coffeehouse 10 am – noon live world music often featuring members of Juniper Djinn and/or Mahavia
GERRY BUTTERWICK brings his 12-string and Americana set list to Hitching Post 2 – 5 pm www.gerrybutterwick.bandcamp.com
Folk from AMELIA DOLL 2 – 5 pm Electric Bewing https://sptfy.com/ameliadoll
DAMMIT DAN and MISS ANNA conduct “Church” at St Elmo 2:30 pm
LOCOMUNDI bring their crazy, danceable world music Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://www.mahavia.com/locomundi
WHITTLES AND FRIENDS comedy show 8 pm Chuckleheads
Monday Nov 27
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.
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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/
Bisbee Health & Wellness
Visit the TWIB website for all things related to mind, body, and spirit: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
ETC
Central School Project has an opening for a member! We have a small studio available and encourage practicing artists in the Bisbee area to apply. Please go to our membership page for the application and all the materials and details you need. https://www.centralschoolproject.org/ The application deadline is November 30, 2023
Do-it-yourself Oven Building workshop combining the strength of brick and the economy of cob (clay and sand). Led by David Neufeld of True Brick Ovens (Truebrickovens.com). The workshop will take place on December 9 and 10th from 9 am to 3 PM. Participants must attend the entire workshop. Fee $60. Contact northstarstoneworks@gmail.com or text 207-650-3978 for details on registration and location.
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!
Jason Dea West is taking his guitars and riding out into the sunset, moving on to the Pacific Northwest. He’ll play one last show in Bisbee on Weds at Kafka coffeehouse at 7 pm. Wish him happy trails and tell him you saw him in TWIB!