Get away from the Arizona heat this summer and enjoy a series of concerts inside the cool, air conditioned Palm Ridge Recreation Center as the Recreation Centers of Sun City West present their Sizzling Summer Series on June 11, 25 and July 2.

Members can enjoy shows from acts such as Desert Dixie, SwingTime and Rhythm Edition. Learn more about the scheduled performers down below

Each show will begin at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.

Ticket packages are $24 and available beginning on April 29. Individual tickets are $10 and available May 13. Max of six tickets per rec card.

Water, soda and popcorn will be available prior to the start of the shows. Each show is cabaret style seating.

No helium balloons are allowed at any of the Sizzling Summer Series shows.

Ticket Details

• $24 per person for packages
• $10 per person for individual shows
• Packages available April 29, Individual available May 13
• Available at the box office and online
• R.H. Johnson Box Office
  • 19803 N R H Johnson Blvd.
• If purchasing online, please enter your rec card number when asked for a promo code

Scheduled to Perform

Desert Dixie

Wednesday, June 11

Both Arizona natives (from the Southeast Valley), J.T. and Cody Lynn spent years in the Valley music scene playing popular nightclubs, city festivals, private parties, and charity events. The two entertainers crossed paths in 2009 and decided to combine their passion for music and their experience to create a band, Desert Dixie, that appeals to a broad range of ages and musical tastes. They draw inspiration from many styles and eras of country music, performing well-written originals, unique covers, plus a few surprises from other genres. J.T. and Cody Lynn have opened shows for nationally and internationally recognized artists including Lady A, Justin Moore, Patti LaBelle, Wayne Newton, and Jerrod Neimann.

SwingTime’s “Warm Nights, Cool Jazz”

Wednesday, June 25

Join the SwingTime Quartet, with special guest guitarist Joey Manuele, for an evening of swingin’ jazz, featuring songs
from the Big Band era to the Beatles. Dan Reed, trumpet, lends his energy and sense of fun to almost every ensemble in the Valley. He picked up the trumpet at age 9 and hasn’t stopped playing since. Dan graduated from Indiana University with a degree in music performance and then spent 20 years as music director for Princess Cruise Lines. A native of St. Louis, Dan joined the Phoenix music scene in 2011.

Clark Chaffee, drums and vocals, is a versatile performer and music educator from Illinois who has been a driving force in the musical life of the Valley since 2013. He directs the Surprise Pops Band, the West Valley Wind Ensemble, and the Sun Cities Orchestra, and plays with the Sun City Stomperz, and the Scottsdale Symphony. Clark built the orchestra program at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL, and he played timpani with the Elgin (IL) Symphony for 20 years. He currently mentors band and orchestra directors in the West Valley.

Richard Palalay, keyboards, is a well-known Phoenix area musician whose inventive compositions and creative arrangements have been heard on national and cable TV. Originally from Hawaii, he works with singers and instrumentalists throughout the Valley on everything from recording an album to developing a stage show. Richard has played venues from cruise ships to Vegas, and is considered one of the top pianists in Arizona.

Ellie Chaffee, vocals, is a retired teacher and librarian who loves singing in a variety of musical genres. She has performed with a number of area ensembles, including a folk group, a Beatles tribute band, and the Sun City All Stars Big Band. She is also the concert narrator for the West Valley Wind Ensemble, the Sun City Women’s Chorus, and the Surprise Pops Band.

Rhythm Edition: The Evolution of Music

Wednesday, July 2

The Evolution of music show, is a comedy Broadway-esque show that takes you on a journey from the 50’s to music of today, with multiple costume changes, and comedy skits. We will be performing many artists and their music backed by a full band. Andrew’s sister, Elvis, Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Neal Diamond, Sony & Cher, Village people, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Bruno Marz and more. This is a show you don’t want to miss.