Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Dreams of Freedom is a sweeping orchestral celebration of America’s complex and vibrant identity. At its heart is Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a bold fusion of classical and jazz traditions that captures the energy, diversity, and innovation of the American spirit. Alongside it, works by Beethoven, Copland, and Daugherty trace the arc of struggle, progress, and creative freedom that has shaped the nation’s story.
Barber’s Adagio for Strings offers a moment of solemn reflection, honoring sacrifice and resilience in times of national hardship. Together, these works form a powerful musical narrative—one that embraces both the joy and the gravity of the American experience. Dreams of Freedom invites audiences to reflect on the past 250 years through music that inspires, challenges, and unites.

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Dreams of Freedom is a sweeping orchestral celebration of America’s complex and vibrant identity. At its heart is Gershwin’s...

Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Dreams of Freedom"

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Cosanti Originals

Spring is heating up with events and happenings at Cosanti Originals. On Friday, May 17, Cosanti is set to host its next Casting Cosanti silt-cast plaster workshop. In addition, guided tours and Specialty Architecture Tours abound throughout the month. Details are as follows:

Casting Cosanti Workshop
Friday, May 15 |10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This unique hands-on opportunity melds artistic expression informed by the desert with an exploration of Cosanti’s innovative and experimental historic site. Instructor Dakota Petersen will guide workshop participants through the process of carving and shaping a mold made from desert earth to create their own cast plaster tile using the same techniques that shaped the construction of Cosanti itself. The schedule is as follows:
<ul><li>10-10:15 a.m. — Sign-in and orientation</li><li>10:15-11 a.m. — Guided tour of Cosanti</li><li>11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Silt designing, pigmenting and casting</li><li>12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. — Short break, guests are welcome to bring a boxed lunch</li><li>1-1:30 p.m. — Excavation, photos and conclusion</li></ul>
The workshop is $125 per person, plus taxes and fees, and is limited to 15 participants. To learn more about the Casting Cosanti Workshop, visit <a href="https://cosanti.com/pages/hands-on-experiences" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://cosanti.com/pages/hands-on-experiences</a>.

Guided tours of Cosanti will be offered Monday through Saturday, at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., through Memorial Day. After Monday, May 25, the 9:15 a.m. tour time will continue through the summer. Guided tours offer guests a look into Paolo Soleri’s design studio, historic residential and workshop structures, and the artistic traditions carried on today in the creation of bronze and ceramic windbells, jewelry, and home accessories that exemplify the heritage of Cosanti Originals. Guided tours are $30 per person, $15 for students with valid school ID and $10 for teens and children 18 and under.

Specialty Architecture Tours are available on Sundays throughout May beginning at 11:15 a.m. These conversational tours are designed for those seeking a deeper exploration into the design and artistry of Cosanti. Guide Sophie Rabb provides guests the opportunity to see and ponder Cosanti’s historic structures in a new light. The Specialty Architecture Tours are $30 per person.

To learn more about tours at Cosanti, including how to book a private tour, visit <a href="https://cosanti.com/pages/visit-and-tour" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://cosanti.com/pages/visit-and-tour</a>.

For more about Cosanti, visit <a href="https://cosanti.com/?keyword=&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuLHz-a-q6AIVmh-tBh0PRw-fEAAYASAAEgLOUvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://cosanti.com</a>.

Local Event: Cosanti Originals Announces New Casting Cosanti Workshops and Tour Opportunities in MAY

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Cosanti Originals Announces New Casting Cosanti...

Spring is heating up with events and happenings at Cosanti Originals. On Friday, May 17, Cosanti is set to host its next...

Cosanti Originals Announces New Casting Cosanti Workshops and Tour Opportunities in MAY

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Sunday, May 10

Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Dreams of Freedom"

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Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Dreams of Freedom"