Season Events
2024-2025 :: Arts & Beyond :: 25th Season
Nucleus :: Artist Cristopher Cichocki
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
7:00pm at De Sarthe Gallery :: Scottsdale
With deep roots as a biomorphic painter, discover Cristopher’s multidisciplinary art that encapsulates the cycle of decay and renewal through examining relationships between humankind, the natural world, and industrial mutation. Cichocki studied at CalArts and Yale Norfolk School of the Art. His work is in permanent collections that include the J. Paul Getty Museum, Palm Springs Art Museum, Lancaster Museum of Art. Hailing from the Coachella Valley, Cichocki has explored the depths of the California desert over the past three decades, while generating exhibitions throughout North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.
Opening Act 25th Anniversary :: Member & Partner Dinner
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
6:00pm at El Chorro :: Paradise Valley
Enjoy an elegant evening with delicious food and wonderful company as we celebrate 25 remarkable years of 5 Arts Circle! This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our members and we can’t wait to commemorate this special occasion together. We have a place set just for you!
Progeny of the Pride :: Private Exhibit Tour
Saturday, November 9, 2024
8:30am at Phoenix Zoo :: Phoenix
Our annual zoo tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the zoo’s newest and most adorable residents, the baby lions! See these magnificent creatures up close and gain insights into their early lives and conservation efforts with a talk from a lionkeeper. Afterwards, enjoy the rest of the day on your own at the zoo.
Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th Anniversary :: The Phoenix Symphony
Friday, November 22, 2024
6:15pm Pre Concert Receptions at Symphony Hall :: Phoenix
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as well as other works that premiered in 1924. German conductor Christian Reif leads the orchestra in Sibelius’ beguiling Symphony No. 7, and Respighi’s evocative tone poem The Pines of Rome. American pianist Conor Hanick is featured in the perennially popular Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin’s thrilling showpiece for piano and orchestra that is one of the greatest treasures in the American symphonic repertoire.
Larry Bell: Improvisations of Light, Space, & Illusions :: Phoenix Art Museum
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:00pm Reception & Private Docent Tour :: Phoenix
Larry Bell, one of the most influential creators to emerge from the Los Angeles art scene in the 1960s, alongside Robert Irwin, Ed Ruscha, James Turrell, and others. Born in Chicago in 1939, Bell is an experimental artist who has long explored interactions between light and surface through glass sculpture, monochrome painting, collage, and furniture design. Early in his career, he discovered a vacuum deposition technique that allowed him to transfer thin film deposits onto glass panes, resulting in his early pristine cubes that had dazzling visual effects. From there, Bell used light as a medium to home in on how different surfaces reflect, absorb, and transmit light. He later used a vacuum tank and a mounting press to experiment with heat and vapor-coated paper, resulting in mixed-media collage works.
Muscle Car Mania :: Private Auto Collection
Thursday, January 9, 2025 :: Scottsdale
From Our Family Table to Yours :: Chef & Author Lidia Bastianich
Thursday, January 23, 2025
5:00p :: Phoenix Art Museum :: Whiteman Hall :: Phoenix
Join us for a Q & A presentation, book signing, and bites and beverages with Lidia. Lidia Bastianich is a Jame Beard award winner and an Emmy award-winning television host, best-selling cookbook author, and restaurateur. Specializing in Italian and Italian-American cuisine, Bastianich has been a regular contributor to public television cooking shows since 1998.
Masters of Southwest Award Winner :: Architect Erik Peterson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
5:30pm at PHX Architecture Project Site
Erik leads a 30-person team headquartered in Scottsdale with a satellite office in Beverly Hills. From starting his career with the famed Taliesin Architects to celebrating his 20-year anniversary with PHX Architecture, Erik has touched some of Southwest’s most iconic projects. His firm’s reputation for bespoke luxury homes, private golf courses, and iconic hospitality has won them numerous national awards and has been published in top design journals.
Alonso Kings Line Ballet :: Scottsdale Arts
Saturday, February 1, 2025
6:30pm Pre Concert Reception :: 8:00pm Performance at Scottsdale Center for the Arts.
Alonzo King has been called a visionary choreographer, who is altering the way we look and think about movement. King calls his works ‘thought structures’, created by the manipulation of energies that exist in matter through laws, which govern the shapes and movement directions of everything that exists. Named as a choreographer with ”astonishing originality” by the New York Times, Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been guided by his unique artistic vision since 1982. King has works in the repertories of the world’s leading ballet and modern companies and has collaborated with distinguished visual artists, musicians and composers across the globe.
Have Passport Will Travel :: Travel Author / Photographer Paula Cullison
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
5:00pm Reception at DC Ranch Clubhouse :: Scottsdale
New York native and longtime Phoenix resident, Paula Cullison has a passion for international travel, with over 50 countries visited while writing and photographing her journeys along the way. In 2020, she created Celebration of Women, a juried art exhibition for local female artists. This was her way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave women the Right to Vote and the UN International Women’s Day, as well as Women’s History (aka HERstory) Month.
Renaissance Man :: Artist Jim Covarrubias
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7:00pm at Ice House :: Phoenix
Jim Covarrubias is an Arizona native with decades-long experience in the Arts. He is a U.S. Army veteran, sustains an MFA from Arizona State University, and is the founder of numerous organizations involving art, public service and education including M.A.R.R.S., an alternative art space dating back to the 1970s, and the of founding arts nonprofit, Ariztlan Studios. As Ariztlan Studios’ Director, Jim has spent three decades documenting and sharing the cultural arts of the Southwest with an emphasis on Veteran arts and Native-American and Hispanic art. Formerly as the Arts Editor for Arizona Veterans Magazine, Jim worked to create opportunities for Veterans to share their stories and connect through art and art programs. He is regularly booked for live-painting performances and speaking engagements on the cultural history of the Southwest and Native-American legends.
Evening Fairway Festivities :: Grass Clippings
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:30pm at Rolling Hills :: Tempe
5 Arts Circle was founded on the golf course in 1999; Join us for a friendly competition, fantastic prizes, and delectable food. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking to have some fun on the course, this event promises to be a memorable experience!
Grammy Winning Artistry :: Phoenix Chorale :: Tales of Love & Majesty
Thursday, March 6, 2025
6:30-9:30pm Dress Rehearsal at Camelback Bible Church :: Scottsdale
The Chorale teams up with MusicaNova Orchestra for the first time for an intriguing collaboration led by both conductors, Christopher Gabbitas and Warren Cohen. Join us for a regal and romantic evening with the pomp and grandeur of Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Ode for Queen Anne, paired with a re-discovered Edwardian gem, a love story set in Imperial Japan by British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This piece hasn’t been performed in the USA since its US premiere in 1912 and has never been recorded!
Studio Spotlight :: Ballet Arizona :: Dinner with Dancers
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:00pm Working Rehearsal & Dinner at Black Box Theater :: Phoenix
An enchanting evening featuring Ballet Arizona’s working rehearsal performance featuring key dancers showcasing captivating artistry and delightful Q & A conversation. After the performance, join us for an exclusive dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet and dine with the talented dancers.
Letting the Light In :: Artist Mary Ellen Mittlesteadt
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:30pm Dessert Reception at Grayhawk Home :: Scottsdale
Mary Ellen began her artistic journey in 2010 with watercolors whose luminosity captured her imagination. In late 2016, an itch to paint abstractly and on canvas led her to acrylics. Painting with acrylics non-objectively is a self-directed exploration she has pursued in earnest for five years. Experimentation, intuition, and curiosity drive her work. Complex color, sophisticated neutrals, layers of paint and texture create the transitions of shape, hue and light, that captured her paintings.
Strings, Sips & Sweets :: Phoenix Symphony Quartet
Thursday, March 27, 2025
7:00pm Dessert Reception at DC Ranch Home :: Scottsdale
Enjoy a captivating performance by a talented symphonic quartet while savoring delicious sweets and sipping on delightful beverages thoughtfully paired to complement the musical experience.
Jazz Luncheon :: Charles Anderson Quartet :: Member & Partner Lunch
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
11:30am at Paradise Valley Country Club :: Paradise Valley
Savor the smooth sounds of a talented jazz ensemble performing classic and contemporary tuneson the patio with views of Camelback Mountain. Their performance will provide the perfect backdrop to an elegant and enjoyable luncheon with fellow members.
Aida ~ A Tale of Love & Betrayal :: Arizona Opera
Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:00pm Back Stage Tour, Reception & Dress Rehearsal at Symphony Hall :: Phoenix
The splendor of Egypt comes to life through this visually arresting, projection-based concert production of Verdi’s Aida in its first Arizona Opera performances in over a decade. Featuring some of the most breathtaking music in the operatic repertoire, Aida tells the story of forbidden love amidst political intrigue and war. As the looming shadow of war envelops the sands of Egypt, princess Aida confronts the challenges posed by a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal.
Precious Gems :: Jewelry Designer Jivan Wolf
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
6:30pm at Private Biltmore Home :: Phoenix
An exclusive event celebrating the artistry and elegance of jewelry design. Jivan learned the fabrication of jewelery at the Jewelry Arts Institute of New York, specifically in the ancient manner, pre-1500s, all done by hand. Her line of gold and gemstone baubles look like talismans uncovered from an anceint Roman villa or unearthed from an Egyptian tomb. Join us for an unforgettable evening where you’ll have the chance to explore a stunning collection of bespoke pieces and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Season Finale Member & Partner Brunch
Sunday, April 27, 2025
11:00am at Checker 12 Ranch :: North Scottsdale
The picturesque setting and relaxed atmosphere are the perfect backdrop for a lovely morning together while enjoying delicious brunch favorites while visiting Arizona’s past through story and song.