Calendar for the week

Comments (0) By Clay McNear Thursday, Jun 12 1997

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monday
june 16
Tour of World Figure-Skating Champions: Nancy Kerrigan, Oksana Baiul, Brian Boitano, Michelle Kwan, Elvis Stojko and Viktor Petrenko are scheduled to perform, along with numerous other up-and-coming blade runners, at this touring show, slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, at America West Arena, First Street and Jefferson. Tickets are $30 and $45, available at the arena and Dillard's; call 379-7800 or 503-5555.

tuesday
june 17
The Frantic Flattops: The Rochester, New York-based trio--comprising guitarist/vocalist Frantic Frank DeBlase, drummer Too Tall Paul and upright bassist Sid Baker--plays "demon rock 'n' roll" (a.k.a. rockabilly). Touring behind their new disc, Cheap Women, Cheap Booze, Cheap Thrills, the Flattops perform at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Rhythm Room, 1019 East Indian School. The cover is $4. For details call 265-4842.

"Elusive Nature: The U.S. Representation From the 1996 Cuenca Bienal of Painting": See Saturday.

"Fiestas de la Vida: Devotion and Ritual in Mexican Folk Art": See Thursday.

wednesday
june 18
Smokin' Joe Kubek Band featuring Bnois King: Dual guitarists Kubek and King are the heart and soul, respectively, of this righteous Dallas act, which has been on a steady rise since its 1991 debut, Steppin' Out Texas Style. Still touring in support of its latest disc, the excellent Got My Mind Back, the group performs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Rhythm Room, 1019 East Indian School. The cover is $7. For details call 265-4842.

"Elusive Nature: The U.S. Representation From the 1996 Cuenca Bienal of Painting": See Saturday.

"Fiestas de la Vida: Devotion and Ritual in Mexican Folk Art": See Thursday.