MUSIC

AL DI MEOLA. Rialto Theatre. 318 E. Congress St. 798-3333. Guitarist legend performs on Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $47.50 and are available at the box office or by calling 800-594-tixx. For more information call 740-0126.

D'OUD. Mat Bevel Institute. 530 N. Stone Ave. 622-0192. This Moroccan-Jazz-Fusion trio plays on Monday, October 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 882-7154 for details.

DRUHA TRAVA. Old Town Artisans. 201 N. Court Ave. 623-6024. This band plays world-class bluegrass with a twist on Saturday, October 5. Gates open at 7 p.m. Out of the Blue opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 general public, $10 InConcert! members. Food at Ilsa's and cash bar available.

FAIRPORT CONVENTION. Berger Performing Arts Center. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Performs on Friday, October 4, at 8 p.m. with guest Equation. Tickets are $17 reserved; $15 for In Concert!, KXCI members, seniors and students with id. Buy tickets at Antigone Books, CD City, Charge by phone at 327-4809 or online at www.inconcerttucson.com.

FIRST SUNDAY MUSIC. St. Philip's in the Hills Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421. First Sunday of the month features special music at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services. The public is invited free of charge.

FLAMENCO ESPECTACULAR. Berger Performing Arts Center. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Flamenco dancers with Benedetti & Svoboda and Cerro Negro on Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance, available at Antigone Books, Brew & Vine, CD City, Enchanted Earthworks or at www.dotucson.com/tickets. Tickets are $22 at the door. Call 440-4455 for more information.

FROM BERTALI TO BIBER. St. Philip's in the Hills Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421. John Holloway on violin, Aloysia Assenbaum on organ and Lars Ulrik Mortensen on harpsichord present the opening program of the Arizona Early Music Society on Sunday, October 6, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 seniors, $5 students.

JOHN EINWECK TRIO. Sullivan's Steakhouse. 1785 E. River Road. 299-4275. CD release party to celebrate "Live at Sullivan's" on Sunday, October 6, at 7 p.m. Free.

JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS. Rialto Theatre. 318 E. Congress St. 798-3333. On Sunday, October 6. Doors open at 7 p.m. Special guest Deacon and Dean perform at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at The Rialto box office and all Zia Records. Tickets are $17 day of show.

JUST FOR KIDS. Tucson Symphony Center. 2175 N. Sixth Ave. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra String Quartet presents Javelinas, Coyotes and Other Desert Critters,a musical version of Susan Lowellis' book, The Three Little Javelinas at 10 and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 5. Free.

KATHERINE KITZMAN BENEFIT. Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church. 2331 E. Adams St. 322-9021. Concert to help UA musician Kitzman, diagnosed with breast cancer. Features artists from the UA School of Music. Donations accepted at concert on Friday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m.

LIBRE DE GRASA. Bookman's on Speedway. 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. 748-9555. This group plays Afro-Cuban rhythms with cool jazz and klezmer melodies from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 4. Free to all.

MANDY PATINKIN. Centennial Hall. 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341. Broadway's master songman performs on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$50. On sale at the Centennial Hall box office, by calling 621-3341 or online at http://uapresents.arizona.edu.

RIKI NEWELL. Udall Recreation Center. 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Kicking of his fall tour, Newell plays on Saturday, October 5, at 7 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs.Free.

SAY HELLO TO OPERA. Bookman's on Speedway. 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. 748-9555. The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona offers brings a preview of Verdi's La Traviata from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9. Free.

SHOSTAKOVICH LEGACY SERIES. UA Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. UApresents launches its chamber music series with concerts by the Emerson String Quartet featuring the final three quartets composed by Shostakovich as well as compositions by classical composers whose work influenced Shostakovich. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3. Tickets cost $50 per concert or $150 for the series with student discounts. For reservations or information, call 621-3341.

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH. Westward Look Resort. 245 E. Ina Road. 297-1151. Easy Living Jazz Trio and the Southwestern cuisine of chef Jason Jonilonis make this "the mother of all brunches" on Sunday, October 6, beginning at 10 a.m. Seating continues until 1:30 p.m. Price is $27.50 per person. Call 297-1151 ext. 413 for reservations.

THE STREET MINSTRELS. Bookman's on Grant. 1930 E. Grant Rd. 325-5767. Enjoy a blend of world, ethnic and classical tunes on Saturday, October 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Free to all.

TONY BENNETT. Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater. Legendary pop singer performs on Sunday, October 6, at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6:30. Tickets at Casino Del Sol and Ticketmaster. $60 reserved seats, $20 lawn seats.


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