Arts

Youths tackle immortality in ‘Tuck Everlasting’

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor Many Chandler children and teens will delve into immortality and the need to create meaningful lives when they present in the musical “Tuck Everlasting” at a Gilbert theater. Opening night...

Youths can shine at Chandler Center musical camp

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor   Young songbirds, kids with dancing feet and children who have caught the acting bug can learn new skills and hit the stage during a camp at Chandler Center for the Arts this fall. Parents...

Studio joins global dance program

By santan sun news staff Classic Image Dance in Chandler has been accepted into the More Than Just Great Dancing international affiliation program. That means the studio, at 335 N. Austin Drive, now belongs to a “community of...

Singer Polhill out to prove millennials work hard, too

By christina fuoco-karasinski Staff Parker Polhill has played college football and starred in TV shows and film, but music is where his heart is. “Writing and singing music is what I love to do,” Polhill said. Polhill...

Lisa Loeb playing two shows in the Valley

By christina fuoco-karasinski Staff Arizona has been good to singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb. She counts renowned Valley chef Mark Tarbell among her good friends, and enjoys her time around town. “We’ve had lots of fun adventures...

Limahl isn’t ‘too shy’ to dig on his peers for a laugh

By christina fuoco-karasinski Staff Fronted by frosted-tipped singer Limahl, Kajagoogoo had one of the biggest 1980s hits in the synth-heavy “Too Shy.” Aided by heavy rotation on MTV, “Too Shy” peaked at No. 5 on the...

‘It’s OK to Not Be OK’ for Fairy Bones

By mckayla hull GETOUT Contributing Writer Whether it’s through social media or her music with Tempe-based Fairy Bones, guitarist-singer Chelsey Louise isn’t afraid to share her struggles with mental illness. “I’m trying...

Chandler arts center’s free concert series starts next week

By santan sun news staff As the new school year begins, Chandler Center for the Arts is kicking off its “On the House” free summer concert series, running July 27 to Sept. 9. In its 22nd year, the series gives residents a...

Blaine Long & Rosas Del Rey to perform here

By christina fuoco-karasinski Staff Blaine Long has made a name for himself as a solo artist, thanks to riveting lyrics and appearances on “The Voice.” Despite that, the Ahwatukee resident always knew he would return to a...

Mad Monster Party celebrates horror

Freddy Krueger, Jason, Chucky and Leatherface have been giving children and adults nightmares for decades. An annual horror convention lets fans see a different side of childhood villains and heroes from their favorite films....