A handy guide for Music, Art + Culture events & things to do this week in Bisbee, Arizona
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Tuesday Sept 10
The Bisbee Community Chorus practices on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at 24 Howell in Old Bisbee. Open recruitment extends into mid-September for this iconic Bisbee group. Artistic Director is Nathan Darus and accompanist is Timothy Dick. Want to try singing with friends and neighbors? Come join us. www.bisbeechorus.org
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 pm
AMELIA DOLL performs for Taco Tuesdays at Los Hermanos 6 – 9 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
LIT TUESDAYS at Hitching Post 6:30-ish – 9:30-ish pm – show up to play a song or just relax and listen
TUESDAYS WITH BECA 3rd Anniversary retrospective at Warren Peace Cafe 7 pm. For the past 3 years KEN PAYTON and BECA REYES have met, working on their writing and art (respectively). They are sharing some of their creations tonight.
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds Sept 11
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
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
THE IRREGULARS (Derek Dickson, Josh Hampton, Mike Hero) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place
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 20-minute slot. Full drum kit, keyboard, and amp backline (usually a guitar and bass you can borrow, too).
Thursday Sept 12
TONKY HONK (Timothy Dick, Sam Panther, Mikey DeCosta, Evan Hubbard) Thursday at St. Elmo 2 – 4:30
BECA REYES and SCOTT MUHLEMAN play an eclectic selection of acoustic tunes every Thursday at Gene’s Place 3 – 6 pm followed by
“TEAPOT SESSIONS” with Amelia Doll at Gene’s Place 6 – 9 pm. It’s an improvisational show where the audience can put a word or phrase in Amelia’s teapot and she’ll create a song from it.
Thursday Portrait Sketches at Central School 5:30 – 7:30 PM – supplies provided if needed. $5 – $10 suggested donation.
WHISKEY LICKERS, Bisbee’s jug-less jug band https://sptfy.com/whiskeylickers at Room 4 Bar in the Silver King Hotel for Locals Night
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with KID’S KARAOKE 6:30 – 7:30 and STARGAZER KARAOKE 8 – 11 pm
Get “strung out” with Johnny Rockit! For his birthday, he is re-stringing acoustic guitars! Limited to 25 sets. D’Addario 12 to 53 Phosphor Bronze EJ16 strings, While doing that he will clean and oil the fretboard and polish the frets. FREE! He’ll have some cool swag from D’Addario ang Guitar Bazaar as well. 6 pm Hitching Post
MAHAVIA play Flamenco and Spanish music https://www.mahavia.com/ Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
CRAZY PONY KARAOKE Hitching Post 7 pm
BOWLING FOR DILDOS St Elmo 9-11 pm – a Bisbee tradition
Friday Sept 13
“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with OPEN JAM 2 – 6 pm
A NIGHT OF MUSICAL STORYTELLING WITH OBO MARTIN & CHRIS CHANDLER at Object Hotel 29 Main St. 7 pm – Obo Martin is back in town for a few days and he brought his friend!
MATT FELIX plays a variety of originals and covers Copper Queen 5 – 8 pm
KARAOKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
Chuckleheads presents comedian ANDY HIGGINS 8 pm. Andy Huggins is a 45-year veteran of stand-up comedy. He was, along with Bill Hicks, Ron Shock and others, one of the original Texas Outlaw Comics, a group of Houston-based comedians who famously convened at Houston’s Comedy Workshop in the 1980s. Watch his Early Bird Special at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB539_bqI3o Tickets: $15 https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/event-details/andy-huggins
JULES’ JAZZ LOUNGE (Juliana from Mahavia) sings torch songs at The Shady Dell/Dot’s Diner 6:30 pm for dinner
SIP ‘N PAINT Hitching Post 7 pm
Blues rock from RANDY STEPHENS Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3zd3eLb
Multitalented musician/singer-songwriter JOSH HAMPTON Gene’s Place 7 – 10 pm https://on.soundcloud.com/bpqrGdjPFpDJ51b19
AURELIA COHEN & TIMOTHY DICK team up for some Americana Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday Sept 14
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from BECA REYES & SCOTT MUHLEMAN while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided. See Fall Schedule after Monday’s listings
Author LEAH MUELLER at Bisbee Books & Music 11 pm – 4 pm. Leah is an indie writer and spoken word performer from Bisbee, Arizona. Her most recent books, “Misguided Behavior, Tales of Poor Life Choices” (Czykmate Press), “Death and Heartbreak” (Weasel Press), and “Cocktails at Denny’s” (Alien Buddha) were released in 2019. www.leahmueller.org
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
Join David Rose for his solo exhibition RARE BIRDS, a selection of photos of Bisbee’s characters, opening September 14th from 1 – 4pm at Artemizia Foundation’s Gallery 818 https://www.artemiziafoundation.org/post/david-rose-rare-birds $10 non-members, free for members
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
Second Saturday Art Walk – Bisbee Galleries open until 8 pm! Gallery 40 Main will be featuring BILL PANTHER plus a mystery artist on the back wall. Cado Daily and Monica Lumiere will provide Celtic inspired music, plus wine and munchies 5 – 8 pm
COMEDY FEST at Dot’s Diner/The Shady Dell 8 pm Join us for a night of laughs with the return of the amazingly talented and funny Billy Wayne Davis, along with Andy Andrist and Kristine Levine. The event will be hosted by a well-known ‘Local Bisbee Comedian’. Doors open at 5 PM, $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Book a trailer at the Shady Dell for that night and get in free to the show! Tickets: https://bwdtour.com
ART FOR BARK’S SAKE at the Warner Hotel 55 Subway St. A fundraiser for Friends of Bisbee Animal Shelter at the Warner Hotel 6pm – 9pm Cocktails and nibbles Chance Auction for custom Pet Portraits by local artists Live Music with The Exbats! Tickets $25 (All proceeds benefit Friends of Bisbee Animal Shelter) Tickets on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/…/art-for-barks-sake-tickets… or at Poco Market 15 Main Street
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 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
BOB LOG III Hitching Post 8 pm $5 unique one-man Delta Blues/Punk! https://spoti.fi/3MCfHes
“Sing-along” with superstar busker CHRISTA LEIGH Gene’s Place 7 – 10 pm
ONE GHOST rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight with originals and classic rock/new wave covers https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH
Former cave-dwelling comedian MAGGHIE O’SHEA hosts her monthly comedy show at the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 8 pm
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Sunday Sept 15
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele at the newly re-opened Los Hermanos (formerly Contessa’s Cantina) noon – 2 pm
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
Jazz concert series every 3rd Sunday at Elmo’s featuring The Jazz Noteables with Lisle Ellis and friends 2 – 4 pm
Come join Tess Moreno as she celebrates 10 years in Bisbee and prepares for a new chapter in San Diego County. Potluck starts at 1:00 at the Hitching Post, entertainment by Moonlight Beach Club.
MAHAVIA play Flamenco and Spanish music with powerful vocals from Juliana Thomas https://www.mahavia.com Hitching Post 3 pm
Nancy Weaver and Holly Whitman play jazz from the 30’s and 40’s. Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm
MIKE MONTOYA plays clever originals and fun covers at Gene’s Place 5 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS HENRY WEBB plays the Bisbee Grand 2 – 5 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
Jazz/blues covers and originals from DEREK DICKSON at Warren Peace Cafe 6 – 8 pm
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Sept 16
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main on break until Sept 9
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!
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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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Also Coming Soon:
TWIBFest September 21 – This Week in Bisbee all-day music festival at the Jonquil Hotel featuring Bisbee musicians, vendors, tacos, and more TBA
Bisbee Plein Air Festival Oct 10 – 13 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/plein-air-festivalBisbee 1000 stair climb/race October 19 https://www.bisbee1000.org/
B.R.A.T.S. Parade October 24 https://www.facebook.com/BisbeeRollingArt
Mariachi Festival November 2 http://bisbeemariachifestival.com/
Sidepony Express Music Festival November 9 https://www.facebook.com/sideponyexpress
Bisbee Woman’s Club Home Tour and Art, Chairs and More Auction November 29 & 30
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
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.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 Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID]
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health, Wellness & Beauty: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
ETC
Hi everyone, I’m on a committee at Bisbee High School that is called the “Sunshine Committee.” We’ve decided to give our staff some positive encouragement through celebrating birthdays, accomplishments, and just all-around cheer. One of our teachers has been putting $10 of her own money in birthday cards that we all sign, but I think it would be better to give gift cards/certificates to local Bisbee businesses. If you would like to support our endeavor to make our staff feel appreciated, please do! I would be happy to come to you to pick up anything you’d like to donate, or you could drop something at the school for the “Sunshine Committee.” Thank you! Amy Brett My school email is abrett@busd.k12.az.us
LADIES’ NIGHT CLOTHING EXCHANGE Wednesdays at St Elmo. Come in and trade your old clothes or just pick something out for a donation. Donations will be given to the woman’s shelter in Bisbee.
Good day! My name is Jon aka The “Bisbee Music Man” I am a instrument tutor and performer. I am reaching out in search of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) that have been gathering dust in your storage. Willing to purchase or except as a donation. These instruments will be loaned to students for summer tutoring and practice. Any offers please feel free to connect me via “The “Bisbee Music Man”” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558654217630
The Stepping Back in Time Walking Tour with historian Boyd Nicholl will take you through the streets of Bisbee while sharing the community’s history. The tour starts at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum building stairs each Saturday at 2:00 pm and is limited to 12 guests. https://bit.ly/BMHMWalkingTours
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
Cochise County Swap meet Sunday of every month 7 am – 3pm Thirsty Lizard “bring your good old fashioned junk” – no vendor fees
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 What’s New?! on KBRP radio 96.1 FM or kbrpradio.com Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm and rebroadcast Fridays 1 – 3 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 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/Shady Dell 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 located where the original Gene’s Place was located
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 Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
House Royale (formerly Bisbee Royale) – newly reopened and renovated theater! 94 Main St (520) 353-4369
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon (520) 432-7371 – vintage motel with lots of events in their backyard www.thejonqil.com
Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch and other days
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
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
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
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