Arts

Journey keyboardist explores his Christian side on new album

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski   Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain sees the humor in his life; a rock musician who leads worship services with a pastor wife. “God has a sense of humor, being a rock star with a preacher,”...

Ever dreamed of being an author?

Scott A. Combs, a local indie author, is hosting the Chandler Chapter of National Novel Writing Month, 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. He will offer tips...

Next Theatre Artist Studio production is witty and heartfelt

The Theatre Artists Studio is performing “The Herd” Nov. 25 to Dec. 11 at 4848 E. Cactus Rd. in Scottsdale. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Directed by Judy Rollings, the play...

Chandler author shares brain tumor struggle in latest book

By Colleen Sparks   Chandler author Kate Mathias has enjoyed creating characters that jump into other worlds in her paranormal fiction books. But she found truth was stranger than fiction when she learned she had a brain...

Philanthropic group to celebrate Christmas with Jan Kloster

“The Maji and The Star of Bethlehem” will be the topic of Jan Kloster’s Christmas message at the annual P.E.O. luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Palo Verde Country Club’s dining room. Kloster is a member of...

Kay Cornelius receives LPGA honor for junior golf leadership

Ocotillo Golf Resort’s Director of Instruction Kay Cornelius was recently honored as the Central Section award winner for the Junior Golf Leadership honor by the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Teaching and Club...

Tumbleweed Park goes to the dogs with return of Woofstock

Dog lovers from Chandler and neighboring communities are invited to attend Woofstock, the ninth annual dog friendly festival from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd. The event will...

Holiday events abound downtown

With the holidays around the corner, downtown Chandler and the City of Chandler have rounded up events and festivities to get in the holiday spirit. From window art, Santa visits, an ugly holiday sweater event and new holiday...

Ronald McDonald House Charities scholarship application process open

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Phoenix Scholarship Program has opened its application process for Arizona high school seniors. The deadline for the 2017 academic year is 11:59 p.m. Central Time Jan. 18, 2017, and all...

Nonprofit seeks area representatives to join international team

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking individuals to serve as area representatives in Chandler. ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the United States for high school students from...