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Chris Spheeris

Guitarist, pianist, and vocalist Chris Spheeris has recorded 13 albums since the mid-1980s, including his latest, Bridge, yet he’s only been performing concerts since 2002. “I have to push myself to go on stage,” says the artist, a Sedona resident for 20 years, “but once I’m out there I’m very comfortable.” Local audiences surely will make him feel right at home on May 30 and May 31, when he performs at the Sedona Creative Life Center. “These shows will include spoken word, music, poetry and, of course, humor. It will be very intimate.”

The shows will celebrate the release of Bridge, which was recorded live at Sedona Red Rock H.S. this past January. While most of his other CDs are instrumental, Curtain includes his vocals. Chris describes his music as Mediterranean/Romantic, “based on European styles rather than New Age.”

Music isn’t his only creative outlet – Chris has dabbled in photography since he was 12. Recently, two local interior designers approached him about using his photography and digital art in a client’s home. “I’d never thought about exhibiting my work – I’ve never even framed any of it,” he says. “But seeing them hanging in a high-end home has inspired me and makes me feel proud.” Chris hopes to find ways to combine his love of music and visual art moving forward. “People are watching music just as much as they are listening to it nowadays, aren’t they?” he laughs.

Look for Chris’s artwork on display during his shows at the Sedona Creative Life Center. Ten percent of concert ticket sales and sales from his art will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. On June 1, Chris will be exhibiting and selling his art at Zelo Cosi café from 5-8 p.m. (671 Hwy 179 at Hillside Sedona).

Chris Spheeris performs at 7:30 p.m. May 30 and 31 at the Sedona Creative Life Center (333 Schnebly Hill Rd.; 928-282-9300). Tickets are $25 per person and proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information visit www.spheerismedia.com or call 928-554-4590.

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Concerts, Events

Enchantment Resort

5/24: Casino Royale fundraiser to benefit the children of West Sedona School and charities chosen by the Rotary of the Red Rocks, 6 p.m. • 525 Boynton Canyon Rd. Call 928-282-3131 for information

Red Rock State Park

5/4: Red Rockin’ Hummingbirds and How to Garden for Them, 2 p.m. • 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd. (928-282-6907)

Sedona Creative Life Center

5/15: Conversations in Music: Piano Concert with David Vincent Mills, 7:30 p.m. • 333 Schnebly Hill Rd. Call 928-284-1732 for information

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort

5/2, 5/3, 5/4: Activating Your Soul Women’s Retreat 2008 • 1752 Hwy 179. Call 503-860-2049 for information

Sedona United Methodist Church

5/14: Phoenix Boys Choir, 7 p.m. • 110 Indian Cliffs Rd. Call 928-282-1780 for information

Tim’s Toyota Center

5/2: George Jones, 8 p.m.; 5/11: AIFA Football: Arizona Adrenaline vs. Wyoming Cavalry, 4 p.m.; 5/16, 5/18: Yavapai County Contractor’s 2008 Home & Garden Show, 10 a.m.; 5/17: Yavapai County Contractor’s 2008 Home & Garden Show, 9 a.m.; 5/24: AIFA Football: Arizona Adrenaline vs. Utah Saints, 7 p.m. • 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. (928-772-1819)

Verde Valley Theatre

5/2, 5/3, 5/9, 5/10: Romantic Comedy, 7:30 p.m.; 5/4, 5/11: Romantic Comedy, 2 p.m. • Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. 9th St., Clarkdale(928-649-0626)

The Well Read Coyote

5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28: NORAZ poetry salon, 7 p.m.; 5/2: Bringing Your Reader Into the Story: Improving the Sense of Place in Your Writing, 7 p.m. 5/3: The Short Story Market and Writing For Anthologies, 1 p.m.; 5/9: An Author’s Guide to Successful Book Promotion: Creating an Effective Marketing Plan, 7 p.m.; 5/23: Kiss Aging Stereotypes Goodbye, 7 p.m.; 5/24: Third Annual Bob Dylan Bash, 6:30; 5/31: Writing Begins with the Breath, 2 p.m. • 3190 W. Hwy 89A. (928-282-2284)

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Bars, Clubs, Restaurants

Bistro Bella Terra

5/2, 5/3, 5/9, 5/10, 5/16, 5/17, 5/23, 5/24, 5/30, 5/31: Walt Flory and Selywin Reams, 6:30 p.m. • 101 N. Hwy 89A (928-203-7771)

Dragonfly Lounge

5/2, 5/3: Shut up & Drive, 9 p.m.; 5/9, 5/10: Grupo Latido, 9 p.m.; 5/16, 5/17: Jadi Norris Band, 9 p.m.; 5/23, 5/24: BB Drifters Review, 9 p.m.; 5/30, 5/31: Billy’s Gone, 9 p.m. • 555 Middle Verde Rd. at Cliff Castle Casino, Camp Verde (928-567-7950)

Full Moon Saloon

Sundays, Thursdays: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; 5/2, 5/3: Combo Deluxe, 9:30 p.m.; 5/9, 5/10: call for schedule; 5/16, 5/17: Radio Dogma, 9:30 p.m.; 5/23, 5/24: Sir Harrison, 9:30 p.m.; 5/30, 5/31: The Stonewall Band, 9:30 p.m. • 7000 Hwy 179 at Tequa Marketplace (928-284-1872)

PJ’s Village Pub and Sports Lounge

5/18: Jazz a la Mode, 6 p.m. • 40 W. Cortez Dr., Village of Oak Creek (928-284-2250)

Relics Restaurant & Nightclub at the Historic Rainbows End

5/1, 5/3, 5/8, 5/10, 5/15, 5/17, 5/22, 5/24, 5/29, 5/31: Lily Ann’s Love You, 8:30 p.m. • 3235 W. Hwy 89A. Call 928-284-0991 for information

Savannah’s

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30: Dick Curtis, 6 p.m. • 2611 W. Hwy 89A (928-282-7959)