Tempe Center for the Arts Gallery At TCA Hosts WESTERN POP RADIO HOUR

In conjunction with its Western POP Exhibition and its EDGE Happy Hour, Tempe Center for the Arts presents a night of music, comedy and melodrama inspired by the golden age of radio from the 1920s-50s. The Western POP Radio Hour will be held April 21 at 7 pm in the Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway. Admission is free.

For those who love National Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion, Western POP Radio Hour showcases Tempe history through stories and skits. The Radio Hour features a "celebrity" visit by Patsy Cline, portrayed by Lona Gearhart, a guest appearance by Tempe's own Walt Richardson and music from local bluegrass fusion band, Cisco and the Racecars. Get ready for soaring melodies, laughs, and plenty of silliness!

Other participants include Mark Hickler, Katie Buetow, Joelle Tambe-Ebot, Giselle Lee, Francisco Briseno, Chester Carmer, Phil Garrison Jr., Melanie Holm, Titus Kautz and Vanessa Naghdi.

Before the Radio Hour, "pop" into the Gallery to check out the TCA's on-going exhibit, Western POP, featuring the rich history, mythology and influence the West has on pop culture from artists and scholars to film makers. Admission is free.

Interested in a pre-show happy hour? While strolling the Gallery, enjoy the TCA's Happy Hour series, EDGE, which features live music and "Bottle & Board" specials every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-8 pm.

Saturday, April 21st featured artists will be Cisco and the Racecars.

Visit www.tempe.gov/tcagallery or call 480-350-2867 for more information.

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