FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS at PVCC: New Art Exhibit and October Preview

Christopher Scinto September 22, 2026

**Unspoken: Survivor Stories**, an art exhibition featuring powerful works that explore resilience, lived experiences, and stories that deserve to be heard.
National Suicide Prevention Month is observed **every September** to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and share vital resources for mental health and suicide prevention.

Exhibition: September 21st, 2026 - October 11th, 2026
Reception: September 24th, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Located in the CPA lobby

**JAZZ REIMAGINED: The Music of the 90s Alternative Era, performed by Union32**
Friday, October 9th at 7:00pm, Studio Theater/M-East Building
Experience fresh interpretations of classics by Nirvana, Radiohead, Fiona Apple, and Soundgarden as Union32 blurs the lines between rock and jazz with virtuosic musicianship, fearless creativity, and unmistakable style.
Click HERE to purchase tickets online

**PVCC Theater Presents: RUMORS (comedic play) by Neil Simon, directed by Gary Zaro**
October 16th - 25th, Center for the Performing Arts
At a posh New York townhouse, the Deputy Mayor’s self-inflicted gunshot wound and his wife’s disappearance spark chaos. As four couples arrive for an anniversary party, secrets unravel, and confusion reigns. Misunderstandings multiply in this fast-paced farce filled with cover-ups, rumors, and non-stop comedic twists.
Click HERE to purchase tickets online

**Paradise Valley Community College**
**For additional information please visit us online:**
Web: paradisevalley.edu/cpa
Social Media: PVCCFineArts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch
Box Office: 602.787.7738
Fine & Performing Arts Department: 607.787.6595
Email: boxoffice@paradisevalley.edu

Fine and Performing Arts Events at PVCC: September 2026

Christopher Scinto August 31, 2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester at Paradise Valley Community College! This season is bursting with creativity, energy, and opportunities to dive into the arts. Whether you’re stepping into a studio, taking the stage, or supporting your peers from the audience, our fine arts program has an exciting lineup of events designed to spark inspiration, build connections, and create unforgettable experiences. We invite you to jump in, get involved, and make the most of everything our vibrant community has to offer.

**Light Is A Language: Work by Jerry Sieve (photography)**
August 24th - September 13th, Center for the Performing Arts Lobby/Gallery, Free Admission, 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Exhibit Reception: Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:30pm. Meet the artist, Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free Admission
**September 5** (Germany/U.S.; 2024, R, 95 minutes)
On September 5, 1972, the Olympic Games in Munich are overshadowed by a hostage situation. Geoff, a young producer, struggles to direct the live coverage while moral choices and desperate situations captivate viewers.

Running from Bears CD Release Party and Performance
Friday, September 4th at 7:00pm, **The Nash,** 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Running From Bears is an adventurous Phoenix-based jazz sextet. Formed in 2007, the group is committed to the composition and performance of original works, along with the occasional reworking of popular songs. Each player/composer has a different compositional and improvisatory voice, yielding a forward-thinking and diverse group sound. This record is dedicated to our bear brethren Ryan Anthony. Though he has left this mortal coil - he leaves a legacy of kindness, humor, and a deep and groovy pocket. May we all get to play together again.
Click HERE to purchase tickets online
*1/2 price Student tickets are available in the Tables & Banquettes sections. Use code "student" at checkout, (25 & under w/ valid ID)*

Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free Admission
**Fallen Leaves** (Finland; 2023, NR, 81 minutes)
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of their first love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

Wednesday, September 16th, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free Admission
**Come Closer** (Israel; 2024, R, 105 minutes)
Wild and restless Eden, following her brother’s unexpected death, discovers he had a secret girlfriend. Drawn to the mysterious Maya, Eden plunges into a world of parties, obsession, and forbidden desire, blurring the lines between love and loss. Israel’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards. Winner of the Viewpoints Award at Tribeca.

October Events: Faculty Jazz Ensemble Performance and Theater Production

February 2026 Events and Fine Arts Activities

Christopher Scinto February 3, 2026

February is shaping up to be an exciting month of theater auditions, music concerts, art exhibits, anime and film screenings, and video game tournaments. Please join us for these events and connect with your fine and performing arts colleagues, faculty and staff.

Sign Up to audition for PVCC’s Spring Musical BETWEEN THE LINES
Auditions: February 2nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm | February 3rd, 4:00pm-6:00pm - M-East Building, Studio Theater
Callback Auditions: February 4th, 6:00pm-10:00pm - M-East Building, Studio Theater

Wednesday, February 4th, 11a-1p, KSC1000
Join us for Empty Bowls and support the PVCC Puma Pantry by purchasing a handmade ceramic bowl while enjoying live music, delicious soup, and time to mingle with the community!

**PVCC International Film Festival**
Wednesday, February 4th
**Mellow Mud** (Latvia; 2016, NR, 103 minutes)
Center for the Performing Arts
6:30pm, Free Admission

NERD FEST 2026 - Experimental Music & Arts Festival
Friday, February 6th - featuring musical performances by Union32 and tsone, 7:00pm
*Special pre-show event reception on Friday, February 6th from 5p-7p. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, February 7th - featuring musical performances by NexusWAN, Gabby Isaac, and Organized Crime, 7:00pm
Click HERE to purchase tickets online

NERD FEST 2026 - Free Saturday Activities - 12:00pm-4:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free Admission

Board Game & Digital Art Exhibit : Participants have the opportunity to make new games and play games created by PVCC students. - CPA Lobby/Gallery

Anime: PVCC’s anime club will screen 30-minute episodes form several shows and styles. - CPA115 music room

**PVCC International Film Festival**
Wednesday, February 11th
**All Shall Be Well** (Hong Kong; 2024, NR, 90 min.)
Center for the Performing Arts
6:30pm, Free Admission

**PVCC Sundown Gemini Esports Tournament**
Saturday, February 14th, 9a-6p, Free Admission
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament, KSC1000
For additional details, please contact Josh Moss.

**PVCC Sundown Gemini Esports Tournament**
Saturday,February 14th, 9a-6p, Free Admission
Rocket League Tournament, E-132
For additional details, please contact Josh Moss.

**PVCC 2026 Mixtape: Rock the Box Office**
**Friday, February 27th at 7:00pm, Saturday, February 28th at 7:00pm, Sunday, March 1st at 2:00pm**
**Center for the Performing Arts**
Join us for an exciting concert of music, choreography, and stunning visuals celebrating the greatest musical hits in our favorite movies! PVCC 2026 Mixtape: Rock the Box Office will be performed by the PVCC Faculty Rock Band with special guest vocalists and musicians from Paradise Valley Community College and high school students in dance, music technology, and theater programs at NVAA/Shadow Mountain High School.
Click HERE to purchase tickets online

Fine & Performing Arts Events: January and Early February 2026

Christopher Scinto January 21, 2026

Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester at Paradise Valley Community College! This season is bursting with creativity, energy, and opportunities to dive into the arts. Whether you’re stepping into a studio, taking the stage, or supporting your peers from the audience, our fine arts program has an exciting lineup of events designed to spark inspiration, build connections, and create unforgettable experiences. We invite you to jump in, get involved, and make the most of everything our vibrant community has to offer.

Student Rock Bands Audition Form

All students interested in performing in one of the college's student rock bands or pop music ensembles should complete this form. Returning students will have the opportunity to continue in the same band from Fall 2025 or audition for a new band.

Genres: Rock, Metal, Pop, R&B, Funk, Indie, Singer/songwriter, etc

Auditions for student rock bands will be held on Tuesday, January 27th and Wednesday, January 28th.

Rock Bands will have performance opportunities at Pho Cao (3/28) , PVCC (4/23), and The 44 (5/10) this coming semester.

Classical, Jazz and World Music Ensembles Interest Form

All students interested in performing in one of our classical or world music ensembles are encouraged to complete our interest form. Auditions are not required to enroll in any of these ensembles, but may be requests for placement in sections. Music Ensemble performances will be held November 18-21 at PVCC.

PVCC International Film Festival

Wednesday, January 28th
Lion (Australia/India; 2016, PG-13, 115 minutes)

Center for the Performing Arts

6:30pm, Free Admission

Auditions: February 2nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm | February 3rd, 4:00pm-6:00pm - M-East Building, Studio Theater

Callback Auditions: February 4th, 6:00pm-10:00pm - M-East Building, Studio Theater

PVCC International Film Festival

Wednesday, February 4th
Mellow Mud (Latvia; 2016, NR, 103 minutes)

Center for the Performing Arts

6:30pm, Free Admission

NERD FEST 2026 - Experimental Music & Arts Festival

Friday, February 6th - featuring musical performances by Union32, 7:00pm

Saturday, February 7th - featuring musical performances by NEXUS Wan, Gabby Isaac, and Organized Crime, 7:00pm

Additional activities for February 7th and ticket information will be available on Monday, January 26th online.

PVCC International Film Festival

Wednesday, February 11th
All Shall Be Well (Hong Kong; 2024, NR, 90 min.)

Center for the Performing Arts

6:30pm, Free Admission

Paradise Valley Community College

For additional information please visit us online:Web: paradisevalley.edu/cpa

Social Media: PVCCFineArts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch

Box Office: 602.787.7738Fine & Performing Arts Department: 607.787.6595

Email: boxoffice@paradisevalley.edu

Fine & Performing Arts Events: October 2025

Christopher Scinto September 29, 2025

Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester at Paradise Valley Community College! This season is bursting with creativity, energy, and opportunities to dive into the arts. Whether you’re stepping into a studio, taking the stage, or supporting your peers from the audience, our fine arts program has an exciting lineup of events designed to spark inspiration, build connections, and create unforgettable experiences. We invite you to jump in, get involved, and make the most of everything our vibrant community has to offer.

**Saturday, October 4th, 10:00am-3:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free**
Join us at Paradise Valley Community College for a day full of autumn fun and creativity!
Enjoy free admission to a packed lineup featuring:
• Live music
• Arts & crafts
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Games & activities
• A ceramics market and so much more!
Bring your friends, embrace the fall vibes, and don’t miss out on one of the best campus events of the season!

**Wednesday, October 8th, 11:00am-1:00pm, KSC1000, Free**
Buy bowls from PVCC’s Ceramics Club, eat some soup, and listen to live music all while donating to a good cause!
All proceeds will go to support the Puma Pantry!

**October 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:00pm / October 19, 26 at 2:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Ticketed Admission**
**Little Women (play) • Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott • Directed by Gary Zaro**
**Play Synopsis:**
"Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters -- tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy -- struggle to keep their family going while Father's away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as privation, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self. "
Click HERE to purchase tickets online

**Saturday, October 18th, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Pho Cao Live Music Restaurant & Bar, Free**
Enjoy the legendary Pineapple Fried Rice and live music performed by student rock bands and popular music ensembles from Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Paradise Valley Community College and Scottsdale Community College.

Fine & Performing Arts Events: August/September

Christopher Scinto August 24, 2025

**Fall 2025 Visual & Performing Arts Field of Interest Convocation**
Tuesday, August 26th, Center for the Performing Arts (CPA)
5:30p: refreshments in the lobby
6:00p: presentations from fine arts faculty about programs and opportunities
Please RSVP to the event

**Fall 2025 Auditions for PVCC Student Rock Bands**
All styles and experiences welcome. Please complete our audition sign up form to schedule and audition. Walk ins welcome as well.
Wednesday, August 27th, N-Building (Music Building)
11:00a-2:00p / 5:30p-8:30p
Auditions will be a 10-minute performance, either as a solo or to a backing track.

Wednesday, August 27th, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free
***The Man Who Sold His Skin*** (Tunisia; 2020, NR, 102 min.)
His own body turned into a living work of art and promptly exhibited in a museum, Sam, a Syrian refugee, will soon realize to have sold away more than just his skin.

Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free
***Alone With Her Dreams*** (Italy; 2019, NR, 92 minutes)
A story of great women set in an impervious nature, told among the silence of the left unsaid.

Auditions for ***Little Women*** (PVCC’s fall theater production)
September 8: 4p-6p | September 9: 6p-8p | Studio Theater/M-East Building
Contact Gary Zaro for details and audition information

Wednesday, September 10th, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free
***Going to Brazil*** (France/Brazil; 2016, R, 94 minutes)
Four childhood friends reunite for a wedding in Rio, only to find themselves on the run through the Brazilian countryside after accidentally killing someone at a drug-fueled party.

Friday, September 12th, 7:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, $$ admission
***The New American Songbook (click HERE to purchase tickets)***
Join acclaimed jazz quintet Union32 and powerhouse vocalist Shonn Wiley for an unforgettable evening of music reimagined. In their bold new collaboration, New American Songbook, the group explores iconic pop and rock hits from the 1970s to today—reinterpreting them through the language of jazz. From Crosby,Stills and Nash to Radiohead, Nirvana to Toto, this project reshapes familiar favorites into fresh, unexpected forms.

Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Free
***Shoplifters*** (Japan; 2018, R, 118 minutes)
Four childhood friends reunite for a wedding in Rio, only to find themselves on the run through the Brazilian countryside after accidentally killing someone at a drug-fueled party.

Join us at **Paradise Valley Community College** on September 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM for a day filled with fun, community building, and opportunities to make life-saving blood donations in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
This event is all about coming together to make a difference right here at home. Whether you're a runner, walker, or just want to show your support, there's something for everyone at Relay 4 Sickle Cell.
Wanna help us reach our R4SC 2025 blood drive goal of **50 successful donations**? SIGN UP IN ADVANCE to donate in our onsite bloodmobiles. *Walk-in donations also welcome; bloodrive code:* ***10055740***

**PVCC Sundown Equinox Esports Tournament**
Saturday, September 20th, 9a-6p, Free Admission
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament, KSC1000
For additional details, please contact Josh Moss.

**PVCC Sundown Equinox Esports Tournament**
Saturday, September 20th, 9a-6p, Free Admission
Rocket League Tournament, E-132
For additional details, please contact Josh Moss.

March 2025 Fine & Performing Arts Event

Christopher Scinto March 17, 2025

Board Game Exhibition

PVCC's 1st Annual Board Game Exhibition, featuring new games created by students in GST202 - Games, Culture and Aesthetics. Games will be on display and available to play from March 17th through March 30th in the Center for the Performing Arts Lobby/Gallery. Game play hours are Monday - Friday from 9am-6pm and admission is free.
Join us for the Board Game Exhibit reception on Tuesday, March 25th from 5:30pm-7:00pm to enjoy refreshments and to play some games,

Artist of Promise

Join us on Thursday, March 20th at Phoenix College to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Artist of Promise Competitions in Dance, Fashion and Music.
PVCC students Kevin Lewis (electronic music composition) and Victoria Olmos-Tsosie (dance) will be featured during the event. Click on the links to read their stories.
Schedule:
6 p.m | Exhibit of fashion and costume design and a reception at the Student Union
7 p.m. | Gala performances at the Bulpitt Auditorium

Sunday Night Rock Show

Join us on Sunday, March 23rd at The 44 Sports Grill in Glendale for an evening of exciting pop and rock music performed by student bands from Paradise Valley Community College and Glendale Community College. Music begins at 5pm and admission is free.

Dr. Scinto’s Birthday Concert

Join us on Sunday, March 30th at Pho Cao in Scottsdale for an afternoon of music performed by PVCC students, faculty and exciting local bands. Music begins at 1pm and admission is $5 and additional donations will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the PVCC music program.

A Musical Tribute to MTV in PVCC's Center for the Performing Arts

Christopher Scinto February 18, 2025

February 28th at 7:00pm | March 1st at 7:00pm | March 2nd at 2:00pm
Join us for an exciting concert of music, choreography, and stunning visuals recreating the iconic look of MTV. **A Musical Tribute to MTV** will be performed by the PVCC Faculty Rock Band with special guest vocalists and musicians from Paradise Valley Community College and high school students in art, dance, music technology, and theater programs at NVAA/Shadow Mountain High School. The concert features live performances inspired by the most popular music videos aired between 1981 through 1994, including songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Duran Duran, INXS, Mariah Carey, The Bangles, Robert Palmer and more!
Click HERE to purchase tickets online. Student tickets are $8 when purchased online in advance, and $10 at the box office.

Announcing January and February Events

Christopher Scinto January 21, 2025

Join us in PVCC’s Center for the Performing Arts for an exciting series of fine and performing arts events, art exhibits, concerts, films and performances.