NOVEMBER 2008
Nov. 6: Sun Cinema Series “Days and Clouds”: Film - Drama – Italy. 7:00pm; $3.00 per person
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Cake Decorating Workshop: Instructor Ana P. Padilla. 4:00-6:00pm; $10.00 each. Sponsored by Cultural Council of Yuma. Call (928) 783-2423 to register.
Nov. 8: 15th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts: A fun hands-on experience for the whole family. Enjoy arts activities, live entertainment, food court and student art exhibit. Free admission. 11am-4pm.
Nov. 13: Poetry Reading: Share your original poetry or poems by your favorite poet at “Open Mic”. 7:00pm; $2.00 at the door
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Nov. 14: “Put Pizzazz in Your Tours” Docent Workshop: Presented by Nancy Cutler, Museum Education Consultant. 10am to 3pm; FREE. RSVP by Nov. 7 to 928-373-5202
Nov. 14: Fall Dance Production “A Christmas Nightmare”: Based on the book by Tim Burton.Showcasing the talents of Yuma Art Center dance students from age 3 to 14. 7:00pm; donations accepted at the door
Nov. 15: “Phantasmagorical World of Fantasy, Folk, and Fairy Tales”: Yuma Youth Choir 4th Annual Broadway Concert with Auction/raffle immediately following. 3:00pm; $5.00 at the door. Call (928) 317-6019 for information.
Nov, 21-23, 28-30, Dec. 5-7: “It’s a Wonderful Life”: By Yuma Community Theater. 7:00pm, Friday & Saturday - Nov. 21, 22, 28 & 29; 2:00pm, Sunday, Nov. 23 & 30. Season tickets $40, $25 kids 12 & under at Yuma Art Center & Yuma Civic Center.
Nov. 26: Poetry Writing Workshop: Meet with others who love writing poetry as much as you do and share creative ways to express your thoughts. Ages 18-Adult; 6:00pm-8:00pm; $6.00

DECEMBER 2008
Dec. 5-7: “It’s a Wonderful Life”: By Yuma Community Theater
Dec. 9: “The New Christy Minstrels® under the Direction of Randy Sparks”:
Dec. 13: Yuma Orchestra Association Spirit of Christmas Concert:
Dec. 21: “The World Famous Platters” Concert: Featuring YHS Class of 1957 graduate Lawrence Rooster Lockard. Enjoy a magical stroll down memory lane with hits form the 50s and 60s. Held at 3pm at the Historic Yuma Theatre. $17; $15 – seniors 55+.

Performing Artist Series 2008/2009
Presented by the Yuma Art Center and Heritage Festivals. Held at The Historic Yuma Theatre at 254 South Main St.
Performances begin at 7pm unless noted.
Tickets: 6 Show Series - $90; 5 Show Series - $85; Individual Tickets $19.50 per show.
Information: (928) 373-5202
Dec. 16: “The Alley Cats” Christmas Show
Jan. 16: The Four Preps
Feb. 8: All American Boys Choir (3pm)
Feb. 19: Marcus Belgrave’s ‘A Tribute to Louis Armstrong’
Feb. 20: Dallas Brass
Mar. 6: Hollywood Revisited

Lunchtime Lecture Series
Nov. 7: The Philosophy of Creating: Presented by Chris Tortorici. 12noon-1:00pm; FREE
Nov. 21: Appetizers for the Holidays: Presented by Karla Bildt, Karla’s Kreations, Personal Chef Service. 12noon-1:00pm; FREE

Fall & Winter Classes & Activities
For information and to register, call (928) 373-5202, 373-5200 or visit www.YumaAz.gov/parksandrec   
See list of classes below.

TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL:
Kindermusik - Call Sharon Hayes, (928) 782-9941 to register.
Twinkle Toes - Preschool Dance (3 - 5 year olds).
Tuesdays, September 9 - November 11. 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm. $32.00/$21.00 with city resident credit

INSTRUCTIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS:
Dynamite Dancers - (6 - 8 year olds)
Tuesdays until November 11
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. $41.00/$27.00 with city resident credit

Movin’ To the Movies - (6 years - Teens)
Saturdays until November 8
Beginner: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Intermediate: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Advanced: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mixed: 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
$68.00/$45.00 with city resident credit

Yuma Art Center Galleries
The Yuma Art center Museum Exhibits are programmed by Yuma Fine Arts Association and supported by the Arizona Commission of the Arts.
For information contact the Yuma Fine Arts at (928) 329-6607
North Gallery: Children’s Festival of the Arts. November 6-December 30

West Gallery: Angelica Villaseñor & Manuel Cuen. Through November 21.
Central Gallery: Barbara Oliver Hartman. November 14-December 29. Opening November 14, 5:00pm