Sun City Sun Bowl…

In the Valley of the Sun, outdoor living is emphasized. SUN CITY SUN BOWL...

They've danced to Guy Lombardo's music there, listened to soprano Roberta Peters, watched performances by Arizona Indians and Island Tahitians, and have thrilled to Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music Makers.

It's the solemn site of patriotic ceremonies and religious services, the location of the Sun City pioneers annual gathering, and the Wisconsin Club spring picnic.

The Sun City Sun Bowl, a 7,500 capacity outdoor amphitheater serves its community in many ways.

The Sun Bowl resembles a park that blends into Sun City's abundant landscape beauty. It is surrounded by stately palms, well-trimmed shrubs, and grass carpeted terraces.

Following the New Year and for several weeks thereafter, the Sun Bowl presents its annual Celebrities Series on Sunday afternoons.

Last season, musical programs by Lawrence Welk, Roberta Peters, Roger Williams, the Big Band Cavalcade and the King Family brought an average of 7,000 viewers to the sun-splashed amphitheater.

Entertainment is year 'round at the Sun Bowl, and with the exception of the Celebrities Series admission events, programs are free. Interspersed between the Series events are Sun City's Birthday Party, a Western Show, Luke Air Force Band and the Shrine Band concerts. Residents are treated to a Mother's Day Strawberry Festival, Father's Day Rootbeer Bust and summer and fall Sun Bowl Orchestra concerts under the stars.

The Bowl is a platform for the talents of young people and fine amateur groups. Yearly the Northern Arizona University Concert Band, Duquesne University Tamburitzans, barbershoppers, choruses and other local bands and choirs present commendable programs. They delight in performing for consistently large and enthusiastic Sun Bowl audiences.