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Get ready for an unforgettable night at Mesa Arts Center on June 9! Experience the magic of Jake Shimabukuro, the world-renowned ukulele virtuoso who’s been called the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” From jazz and rock to classical and Hawaiian, Jake’s performances are a breathtaking journey through music’s possibilities. Don’t miss your chance to see this global sensation live—grab your tickets now!

🗓️ 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9
🎟️ https://ow.ly/YoQu50Z5jSk
📸 Courtesy Mesa Arts Center

The Flinn Foundation supports the creative and financial health of arts organizations statewide.

Welcome Lilian Campa-Serna, Levi Johnson, Cori Rico, and Mark Savage to the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation's 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

The leaders representing Cochise and Yuma counties join the 518 Flinn-Brown Fellows statewide who are dedicated to public service and meeting the state’s complex challenges. There are now 13 Fellows from Yuma County and 10 whom call Cochise County home.

Welcome Ryan Anderson, Nannon Roosa, and Elizabeth Soltero to the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation's 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

They are joining 518 Flinn-Brown Fellows statewide, with 80 of those rooted in Pima County, who are dedicated to public service and meeting the state’s complex challenges.

Welcome Clay Robinson, Joan Serviss, Kado Stewart, and Tenneh Turner-Warren to the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation's 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

These civic leaders from Maricopa and Pinal counties join the 518-person statewide network dedicated to public service and meeting the state’s complex challenges.

Welcome Stephanie Elzenga, Brandon Hiller, and Tyler Mastin to the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation's 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

They join 518 Flinn-Brown Fellows statewide, with 283 of those rooted in Maricopa County, in a network dedicated to public service and meeting the state’s complex challenges.

Meet the 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellows ⬇️

Did you know? Igor Stravinsky’s 1911 score tells the story of puppets discovering emotion, while Kendrick Lamar’s 2017 album explores faith, fear, and family—earning the first Pulitzer Prize for a rap album. The Phoenix Symphony brings these works together, featuring two rappers, a vocalist, drums, and bass.

🗓️ 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30
🎟️ https://ow.ly/VFGN50YZ70R
📸 Courtesy Phoenix Symphony

The Flinn Foundation supports the creative and financial health of arts organizations statewide.

Welcome Jeni Coke, Jessye Johnson, and Tricia Lewis to the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation's 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

These civic leaders, representing Mohave and Yavapai counties, are part of a 518-person network dedicated to public service and meeting the state’s complex challenges.

Meet the 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellows ⬇️

Welcome Jeffrey Kennedy, Aaron Knudson, and Dianna Sanchez to the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership's 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellowship.

These civic leaders are part of a 518-person network, 31 of whom call Coconino County home, dedicated to public service and meeting the state’s complex challenges.

Meet the 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellows ⬇️

The Flinn Foundation introduces the 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellows — 24 community leaders ready to engage across differences to address Arizona's long-term challenges.

The 18th cohort of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership's Flinn-Brown Fellowship joins a network that, in 15 years, has grown to 518 Fellows with a shared commitment to public service across the state's urban, rural, and tribal communities.

Meet the Fellows.⬇️