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SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182021Z
CREATED:20260204T191951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182021Z
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SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-apr-01-2026/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,MIMkids Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/events_mini-music-makers_2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182016Z
CREATED:20260212T182147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182016Z
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SUMMARY:Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary jazz. He burst onto the scene in 2020 with his critically acclaimed Blue Note debut\, Omega. The album was named the best new jazz release by The New York Times and the best debut jazz album by NPR\, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album\, and helped Wilkins win the prestigious LetterOne Rising Stars Award. \nHis sophomore Blue Note album\, 2022’s The 7th Hand\, topped numerous year-end lists\, including Jazzwise\, NPR\, The New York Times\, Financial Times\, and JazzTimes; and his 2024 Blue Note album\, Blues Blood\, was featured in the year-end lists of AllMusic\, NPR\, and Spin. In 2023\, Wilkins was awarded with three DownBeat Critics Poll awards for Alto Saxophonist of the Year\, Rising Star Composer of the Year\, and Rising Star Group of the Year. \nIn 2026\, Wilkins will release three albums\, each recorded live at the Village Vanguard with his quartet. In addition to touring as a leader\, Wilkins records and performs with peers and mentors\, including Jason Moran\, Kenny Barron\, Wynton Marsalis\, and Joel Ross.
URL:https://mim.org/events/immanuel-wilkins-quartet/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz,Weekly Spotlights
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/concerts-immanuel-wilkins-quartet.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002769-1775120400-1775149200@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182012Z
CREATED:20260204T202116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182012Z
UID:10002601-1775122200-1775127600@mim.org
SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-apr-02-2026/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,MIMkids Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/events_mini-music-makers_2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182008Z
CREATED:20251223T130848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182008Z
UID:10001299-1775156400-1775156400@mim.org
SUMMARY:Nidia Góngora
DESCRIPTION:Nidia Góngora is the most recognized singer in the Colombian Pacific. Throughout her more than 20 years of experience as a composer and performer\, Góngora has built bridges between the traditional music of her hometown Timbiquí and other genres from around the world. “Maestra Nidia Góngora\,” as she is known\, won the 2016 Shock Award for Best Folk Album and was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards. \nA passionate performer and researcher\, Góngora has collaborated with groups such as Bomba Estéreo\, Alé Kumá\, Bahía\, Herencia de Timbiquí\, Dizzy Mandjeku\, Ondatrópica\, the Bongo Hop\, Búho\, Montoya\, Malecón\, Orishas\, ​​La Pacifican Power\, and the British producer Quantic\, with whom she created the most transcendental project in her career.
URL:https://mim.org/events/nidia-gongora/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Global
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nidia-Gongora_1920x936.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002770-1775206800-1775235600@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182001Z
CREATED:20251128T091520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182001Z
UID:10000842-1775242800-1775242800@mim.org
SUMMARY:Richard Shindell
DESCRIPTION:Originally from New York and now living in Buenos Aires\, Richard Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures\, tell stories\, juxtapose ideas and images\, and inhabit characters\, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding the listener’s sense of what a song can be. Whether he is singing lighthearted ballads and adulterous love songs\, dirges and diatribes that skillfully skewer politics\, prejudice\, war and religion\, or from the comic point of view of a cow stuck in a barbed wire fence\, Shindell has a unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators in veritable novellas framed in haunting acoustic melodies.
URL:https://mim.org/events/richard-shindell/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Singer-Songwriter
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/richard-shindell_1920x936.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002771-1775293200-1775322000@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181437Z
CREATED:20260204T202016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181437Z
UID:10002600-1775295000-1775300400@mim.org
SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-apr-04-2026/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,MIMkids Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/events_mini-music-makers_2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T144500
DTSTAMP:20260504T181434Z
CREATED:20260323T203940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181434Z
UID:10002845-1775297700-1775313900@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month: Artists of Promise
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month-artists-of-promise/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events,Pop-Up Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_artists-of-promise.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181430Z
CREATED:20251227T091827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181430Z
UID:10001404-1775331000-1775331000@mim.org
SUMMARY:Marshall Crenshaw
DESCRIPTION:The singular songwriter and musician Marshall Crenshaw’s first big break came in 1978\, playing John Lennon in Beatlemania. After crossing paths with the legendary Alan Betrock in New York City\, Crenshaw recorded his debut single “Something’s Gonna Happen\,” which led to a deal with Warner Bros. His self-titled debut album was acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its release in 1982 and spawned the hit single “Someday\, Someway” and other classics\, such as “Cynical Girl” and “Whenever You’re in My Mind.” \nOver the course of a career that’s spanned four decades\, 13 albums\, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations\, film and TV appearances\, and thousands of performances\, Crenshaw’s musical output has maintained a consistent fidelity to the qualities of artfulness\, craftsmanship\, and passion.
URL:https://mim.org/events/marshall-crenshaw/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Rock
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-04-04-marshall-crenshaw_1920x936.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002772-1775379600-1775408400@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181425Z
CREATED:20260107T202657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181425Z
UID:10001612-1775383200-1775383200@mim.org
SUMMARY:Jazz in Bloom: A Spring Brunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/jazz-in-bloom-a-spring-brunch/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/events-jazz-brunch_1920x936.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002773-1775466000-1775494800@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181416Z
CREATED:20251226T124638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181416Z
UID:10001368-1775500200-1775500200@mim.org
SUMMARY:Al Di Meola and Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. His ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony have been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations\, plus 12 awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has amassed more than 30 albums as a leader while collaborating on about a dozen others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White)\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía)\, and the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Though his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nEnhance your concertgoing experience with a VIP package offering a meet and greet experience.
URL:https://mim.org/events/al-di-meola-and-ensemble/2026-04-06/1/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-04-06-al-di-meola-and-ensemble_1920x936.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181416Z
CREATED:20251226T124638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181416Z
UID:10001369-1775507400-1775507400@mim.org
SUMMARY:Al Di Meola and Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. His ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony have been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations\, plus 12 awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has amassed more than 30 albums as a leader while collaborating on about a dozen others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White)\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía)\, and the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Though his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nEnhance your concertgoing experience with a VIP package offering a meet and greet experience.
URL:https://mim.org/events/al-di-meola-and-ensemble/2026-04-06/2/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-04-06-al-di-meola-and-ensemble_1920x936.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002774-1775552400-1775581200@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181409Z
CREATED:20260204T202626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181409Z
UID:10002606-1775554200-1775559600@mim.org
SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-apr-07-2026/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,MIMkids Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/events_mini-music-makers_2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181416Z
CREATED:20251226T124638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181416Z
UID:10001370-1775586600-1775586600@mim.org
SUMMARY:Al Di Meola and Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. His ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony have been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations\, plus 12 awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has amassed more than 30 albums as a leader while collaborating on about a dozen others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White)\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía)\, and the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Though his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nEnhance your concertgoing experience with a VIP package offering a meet and greet experience.
URL:https://mim.org/events/al-di-meola-and-ensemble/2026-04-07/1/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-04-06-al-di-meola-and-ensemble_1920x936.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181416Z
CREATED:20251226T124638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181416Z
UID:10001371-1775593800-1775593800@mim.org
SUMMARY:Al Di Meola and Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. His ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony have been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations\, plus 12 awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has amassed more than 30 albums as a leader while collaborating on about a dozen others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White)\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía)\, and the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Though his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set. \nEnhance your concertgoing experience with a VIP package offering a meet and greet experience.
URL:https://mim.org/events/al-di-meola-and-ensemble/2026-04-07/2/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-04-06-al-di-meola-and-ensemble_1920x936.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002775-1775638800-1775667600@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/events_community-college-month_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181359Z
CREATED:20260204T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181359Z
UID:10002593-1775640600-1775646000@mim.org
SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-apr-08-2026/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,MIMkids Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mim.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/events_mini-music-makers_2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181353Z
CREATED:20251226T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181353Z
UID:10001395-1775673000-1775673000@mim.org
SUMMARY:Ranky Tanky
DESCRIPTION:The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by Ranky Tanky\, a Grammy-winning band of native South Carolinians who mix Lowcountry traditions with large doses of jazz\, gospel\, funk\, and R&B. Trumpeter Charlton Singleton\, guitarist Clay Ross\, bassist Kevin Hamilton\, and drummer Quentin Baxter are joined by the dynamic vocalist Quiana Parler. “Ranky Tanky” is a Gullah phrase that translates loosely as “Work it!” or “Get funky!” \nWith a remarkable range and vocabulary\, Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer can sing soul\, jazz\, rock\, gospel\, pop\, folk\, and classical with equal facility and authority. She sang for two decades with the legendary Luther Vandross and spent 26 years performing with the Rolling Stones. In 1991\, Fischer released So Intense; the album featured the hit single “How Can I Ease the Pain\,” which earned Fischer the first of her two Grammys. Fischer’s passion for constant growth and experimentation has led to collaborations with musical legends Sting\, Bruce Springsteen\, Michael McDonald\, Yo-Yo Ma\, and more. She was one of the musicians featured in the Oscar-winning 2013 documentary 20 Feet from Stardom.
URL:https://mim.org/events/ranky-tanky/2026-04-08/1/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Traditions,Concerts,Weekly Spotlights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181353Z
CREATED:20251226T143317Z
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SUMMARY:Ranky Tanky
DESCRIPTION:The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by Ranky Tanky\, a Grammy-winning band of native South Carolinians who mix Lowcountry traditions with large doses of jazz\, gospel\, funk\, and R&B. Trumpeter Charlton Singleton\, guitarist Clay Ross\, bassist Kevin Hamilton\, and drummer Quentin Baxter are joined by the dynamic vocalist Quiana Parler. “Ranky Tanky” is a Gullah phrase that translates loosely as “Work it!” or “Get funky!” \nWith a remarkable range and vocabulary\, Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer can sing soul\, jazz\, rock\, gospel\, pop\, folk\, and classical with equal facility and authority. She sang for two decades with the legendary Luther Vandross and spent 26 years performing with the Rolling Stones. In 1991\, Fischer released So Intense; the album featured the hit single “How Can I Ease the Pain\,” which earned Fischer the first of her two Grammys. Fischer’s passion for constant growth and experimentation has led to collaborations with musical legends Sting\, Bruce Springsteen\, Michael McDonald\, Yo-Yo Ma\, and more. She was one of the musicians featured in the Oscar-winning 2013 documentary 20 Feet from Stardom.
URL:https://mim.org/events/ranky-tanky/2026-04-08/2/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Traditions,Concerts,Weekly Spotlights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002776-1775725200-1775754000@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181347Z
CREATED:20260204T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181347Z
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SUMMARY:MIMkids Mini Music Makers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/mimkids-mini-music-makers-apr-09-2026/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,MIMkids Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181342Z
CREATED:20251227T102042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181342Z
UID:10001405-1775763000-1775763000@mim.org
SUMMARY:Tom Rush
DESCRIPTION:Tom Rush’s impact on American music is profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the 1960s\, and his music left its stamp on generations of artists in the folk renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s. James Taylor\, Emmylou Harris\, Tom Petty\, and Garth Brooks have all cited Rush as a major influence. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Taylor\, Joni Mitchell\, and Jackson Browne\, and his Club 47 concerts brought attention to artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. As vital and engaging as ever\, Rush is still doing what audiences love him for: writing and playing—passionately\, tenderly—and knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times. \nRush’s most recent album\, Gardens Old\, Flowers New\, was released in 2024.
URL:https://mim.org/events/tom-rush/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Singer-Songwriter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182026Z
CREATED:20260302T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182026Z
UID:10002777-1775811600-1775840400@mim.org
SUMMARY:Community College Month
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mim.org/events/community-college-month/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181338Z
CREATED:20251227T103342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181338Z
UID:10001406-1775849400-1775849400@mim.org
SUMMARY:Sierra Hull
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Hull is a virtuoso mandolinist\, a six-time Grammy-nominated artist\, and a groundbreaking songwriter. Recognized for acclaimed albums such as 2020’s 25 Trips and 2016’s Weighted Mind\, she’s also a six-time International Bluegrass Music Association Mandolin Player of the Year—the first woman to receive the honor. A pioneer in acoustic music\, Hull has performed on iconic stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry\, and she has performed at the White House. Her artistry has earned praise\, and she has collaborated with legends such as Alison Krauss\, Béla Fleck\, and Dolly Parton. Her innovative sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass yet continually pushes boundaries. \nWith 2025’s A Tip Toe High Wire\, her fourth studio album and first in five years\, Hull stepped into a new chapter of independence and fully embraced creative freedom. The album reflects Hull’s journey of self-discovery and her drive to grow as an artist\, keeping one foot rooted in tradition and the other pushing creative boundaries.
URL:https://mim.org/events/sierra-hull/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Concerts
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