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Celebrate Local is also occurring on Saturday, January 16.
Home to a wonderfully diverse population and an impressive range of distinct musical styles, Arizona has cultivated a vibrant community of musicians. Join MIM as we celebrate local musicians and the music they proudly represent.
To support social distancing, we are limiting the number of guests at each activity. First-come, first-served seating for outdoor performances will become available 30 minutes before each performance.
Bolo Tie Craft 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Get creative and craft your very own musically themed bolo tie, the official neckwear of Arizona. Stop by and pick up a free craft kit to assemble at MIM or at home.
Photo Booth 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken with our hands-free photo booth and digitally share your pictures instantly! Tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Pop-Up Performance: Americana Music 10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. El Río Enjoy a 15-minute set of Americana, folk, and bluegrass music by members of Run Boy Run as acoustic sounds fill the museum’s main corridor.
Native American Music and Dance Performance 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Internationally renowned Yellow Bird Productions presents an engaging 30-minute performance of stories, music, and dance representing the Apache, Arikara, and Hidatsa Nations.
Pop-Up Performance: Americana Music 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. El Río Enjoy a 15-minute set of Americana, folk, and bluegrass music by members of Run Boy Run as acoustic sounds fill the museum’s main corridor.
Latin Jazz Performance 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Experience an exciting 30-minute performance of Latin jazz music by the award-winning Valley band Carmela y Más.
During MIM’s Celebrate Local event, save 20% on most items in-store and online.
