Arts

Association fest celebrates Italian food, culture

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski GetOut Editor Six men dreamed of bringing a piece of Italy to the desert, so the country would be represented in the best light. Thus, the Scottsdale-based nonprofit Italian Association of Arizona...

Tickets now available for Sun Lakes talent show

By GETOUT STAFF It’s not often that a variety show featuring 16 acts is produced by local people for local people solely for the purpose of having fun and building community. The performers are singers, dancers, comedians,...

Chandler Film Festival offers a feast for the eyes

By Ken Sain Managing Editor Chandler filmmaker Mitesh Patel says there has been a noticeable change when he attends film festivals around the world. “When I go to see some, like AFM American film market, or any other like...

David Archuleta to perform at Chandler center

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski GetOut Editor David Archuleta has become known for his holiday tours. But when “David Archuleta: The More the Merrier Christmas Tour” comes to Arizona for two shows, the “American Idol”...

Chandler teens prominent in ‘Les Mis’ production

By Katy Springer  GetOut Contributor It’s been seen by more than 70 million people, performed in more than 40 countries and in 22 languages, and its music is some of the most celebrated in theatrical history. And soon, Places!...

3 Chandler artists in annual ‘Hills tour’ this month

GetOut Staff Three Chandler artists will exhibit their work in the Sonoran Arts League’s Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour this month. The popular exhibit runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27. Sandy Ashbaugh,...

Sun Lakes theater group slates hilarious farce

GetOut Staff  Most women may not see much humor in menopausal episodes, but authors Michael and Susan Parker managed to put a twist on them that the Sun Lakes Community Theatre promises in its production of “Sex Please We’re...

Basha High thespians presenting popular satirical musical

GetOut Staff A one-time Broadway hit that scored three Tony Awards and numerous other accolades when it debuted in 2001 will be presented next weekend at Basha High School. The Basha Theatre Company will present “Urinetown,”...

Underground Railroad musical to debut here

By Srianthi Perera GetOut Contributor Southern California creative Ashli St. Armant had a plan to write a musical about the Underground Railroad.  She had not found the setting for it until she visited Oak Alley Plantation in...

A roundup of area Oktoberfest events this month

By Allison Brown GetOut Staff Writer It’s time to pull on the lederhosen, lace up the dirndl and throw back a pint because Oktoberfest season is just around the corner. According to census data, more than 40 million Americans...