North Valley cultural calendar announced

The Arts Council of the North Valley, Inc. (ACNV) has announced the cultural calendar for October through January, which includes professional dance, community‑based music and theatrical performances, visual art, teen art awards, a black tie gala, and a juried fine art festival featuring visual and performing art.

The season begins with a free concert of film music by ProMusica Arizona Orchestra called “Back to the Movies.” The Sonoran Arts League follows with its “Empty Bowls” fundraiser for the Foothills Foodbank and Resource Center. Interested parties should make it a point to fill out their applications for the ACNV Youth Art Awards and Scholarships in October.

Starlight Community Youth Theater’s production of “The Wiz” and Desert Foothills Theater’s “Grand Night for Singing” directed by Dee Dee Wood are slated for November. The Sonoran Arts League’s Tenth Anniversary Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour will be held as usual on the two weekends surrounding Thanksgiving.

The AZDance Group kicks off the holiday season in late November and early December with their “Christmas Dance Concert” and  ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra will provide their annual holiday cheer with an  “International Holiday Concert.”

The January Black Tie Gala “Art in Motion” provides a wonderful way to celebrate the new year while supporting the arts. The third annual juried Anthem Festival of Fine Art will showcase top Arizona visual and performing artists.

For details, times and venues, visit www.acnv.org or email info@acnv.org.