{"id":1254,"date":"2019-05-02T10:54:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T17:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sa-center.raindropdev.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=1254"},"modified":"2020-01-08T09:47:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T16:47:50","slug":"sunday-afair","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/event\/sunday-afair\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday A\u2019Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>about this event<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunday A\u2019Fair<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>noon\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW207270583\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW207270583\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span>4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunday A\u2019Fair showcases Arizona-based musical acts ranging from blues, country, and jazz to R&amp;B, rock, pop, and more. The concerts take place in Scottsdale Civic Center Mall on selected Sunday afternoons from January 12 through March 29. Along with free musical entertainment, each Sunday A\u2019Fair includes a pop-up arts market.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW58067030\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"FindHit BCX0 SCXW58067030\">Featured Bands:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW58067030\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"FindHit BCX0 SCXW58067030\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW214458644\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW214458644\">Miguel Melgoza<\/span><\/span><br \/>\nNoon \u2013 1:30 p.m.<br \/>\nFountain Stage<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227338148 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227338148 BCX0\">Originally from San Francisco, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and drummer\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW227338148 BCX0\">Miguel Melgoza\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227338148 BCX0\">alternates between backing the hottest Valley area musicians on drums and performing his solo acoustic guitar sets.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW227338148 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW58067030\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"FindHit BCX0 SCXW58067030\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW129876735\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW129876735\">Whitney Jones<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n2 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<br \/>\nFountain Stage<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a vision, purpose, and destination for every artist. For some, the truth of this becomes evident through the art of sound. The sound of Whitney Jones, an indie, contemporary R&amp;B and soul artist, has taken flight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and she is ready to take everyone along for the journey. Her sound interweaves nuances from her jazz and classical studies, gospel roots, and a love of oldies and folk music. Having<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">been classically trained on the piano\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">since<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the age of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Jones knew early that music was her passion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After high school, Jones graduated from Berklee College of Music which honed her craft even more. Exploring various styles of music served\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">her<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0well\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">during<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a few live performances as a background vocalist for world-renowned dance music quee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eCe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Peniston. Jones also recently co-wrote \u201cPurple Funk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d a song by Mothers Favorite Child, on which Peniston is featured, and was rewarded with a #2 Billboard Hot Singles Chart position. Now, Jones&#8217;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0debut record,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, displays original songs that bring forth real instrumentation with a pure intention.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Her<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sound is hip and classy, cathartic and full of positive energy. She is a whole vibe by herself. Listen and expect to be uplifted, inspired, and motivated!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Guests are invited to bring a blanket to sit on the lawn or low-sitting lawn chairs to enjoy great food, friends, and free live performances. Delicious food from the grill, gourmet desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks are also available for purchase. Additionally, patrons can bring their own picnic baskets and pets to the park.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule is subject to change. Events may be canceled due to inclement weather.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in being a merchant at Sunday A\u2019Fair? 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