MIM_logoI haven’t seen this posted anywhere, and it’s hard to find on the new museum’s site.

The new theater is a cool 299-seat affair. The museum says tickets will range from $25 to $75; tix for King Sunny Ade, the biggest name here, are $48 and $58.

The venue is booked by Sunni Fass, who is billed as its managing and artistic director.

Tickets for all shows go on sale on Thursday, online at www.themim.org or by phone at 480-478-6001.

Here again is what the theater looks like:

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Below is the venue’s first calendar. Commentary is by the museum:

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Laurie Lewis with Tom Rozum
Recognized for her ability to incorporate traditional bluegrass instruments and vocals into an
exciting musical style all her own, Grammy award-winning fiddler, singer, and songwriter
Laurie Lewis provides a seamless mix of pure country and classic bluegrass.
Ticket Prices: $32-$36

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Nation Beat
Nation Beat fuses music from the southern United States and northeast Brazil, producing an
adventurous and colorful new sound.
Ticket Prices: $25-$30

Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Melody of China
San Francisco’s premier Chinese music ensemble, Melody of China promotes Chinese classical,
folk, and contemporary music, creating synergy between ancient traditions and American youth
culture.
Ticket Prices: $25-$30

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.
Los Texmaniacs
2010 Grammy winners Los Texmaniacs create a unique Tex-Mex groove that blends Texas rock,
conjunto, well-cured blues, and R&B riffs.
Ticket Prices: $32-$36

Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Boulder Acoustic Society
Old-school but never old, the indie-folk band Boulder Acoustic Society is the new wave of
American roots music, a diverse and modern mix of blues, folk, gospel, rock, and world music.
Ticket Prices: $25-$30

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars
Formed by a group of refugees displaced during the Sierra Leone Civil War, Sierra Leone’s
Refugee All-Stars is a reggae-influenced band with a humanitarian purpose.
Ticket Prices: $40-$45

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Pnina Becher
Israeli-American pianist Pnina Becher, now living in Arizona, has sold out concerts everywhere
from the prestigious Melbourne International Arts Festival to guest performances with orchestras
in the United States, Europe and Israel.
Ticket Prices: $32-$36

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
King Sunny Adé & His African Beats
A pioneer of modern world music, legendary Nigerian performer King Sunny Adé and his 13-
piece band will present his signature interpretations of Jùjú music rooted in the Yoruba tradition.
Ticket Prices: $48-$58

Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
R. Carlos Nakai
R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier Native American flute virtuoso. An adventurous artist of
Navajo-Ute heritage, Nakai explores both traditional and cross-cultural uses of the flute,
including the genres of world, new age, jazz, and classical music.
Ticket Prices: $30-$38

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.
Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem
Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem offer a jubilant mix of traditional, original, and contemporary
sounds. The group’s four-part harmonies meld with fiddle, guitar, bass, and a suitcase drum to
create a fusion of American roots music, contemporary pop, and jazz.
Ticket Prices: $25-$30

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Cimarrón
Cimarrón, a seven-piece ensemble of musicians and dancers led by harpist Carlos Rojas
Hernández, are masters of the joropo llanero tradition, the festive dance music of Colombia’s
cattle-rearing plains.
Ticket Prices: $25-$30

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
William Eaton
William Eaton’s vibrant performances feature new and innovative takes on classical guitar and
showcase his handmade avant-garde stringed instruments.
Ticket Prices: $30-$38
William Eaton will also be presenting a matinee lecture/demonstration in the MIM Music
Theater on May 22nd. Details to be announced.