Arts

Celebrated photo exhibit coming to Chandler Museum

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Chandler Museum visitors will have a chance next month to see images taken by National Geographic photographers that capture the spirit and majesty of the American West. Featuring iconic and rare...

Celebrated EV Lakeshore Music changes venues

By Bridgette Redman Contributor The dream of two Valley jazz supporters will open its doors this October. Bob and Gretchen Ravenscroft have built the new 30,000-square-foot performing arts venue bearing their name at 8445 E....

Pita Jungle jam session returns on somber note

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF It’s been more than a year, but the popular Pita Jungle Jazz Jam is returning Oct. 14 – but starting on a somewhat somber note. The first installment of the weekly Thursday event 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 14 at...

Chandler artists part of Prescott studio tour

Santan Sun News Staff Chandler artists Laurie Fagan and Nicole McCaigue are encouraging people to enjoy fall colors and their work at the 14th annual Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour Oct. 1-3. The two artists, who will be showing...

Basha student translates Chandler author’s book

Santan Sun News Staff Chandler resident Rachel Leland’s own health challenges have inspired her to bring joy in different ways to ailing children. While battling her own health issues in 2016, Leland, now 29, designed “Select...

2 Chandler artists in new Cave Creek gallery

Santan Sun News Staff Two Chandler artists’ works have been accepted in a new gallery in Cave Creek. Both ceramic artist Sandra Ashbaugh and fiber artist Laurie Fagen have their work in The Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E. Cave...

Valley Youth Theatre show features Chandler actress

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF When Valley Youth Theatre streams its VYTal Affair-athon fundraiser on Aug. 21, Chandler residents may recognize a familiar face on VYT’s stage. Jessica Wastchak has been singing and dancing across the...

Sun Lakes author publishes new novel

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Sun Lakes author Sandra Givens says she’s incorporated some contemporary issues into her latest novel, “Love at the Ranch.” That book comes after last year’s publication of two novels that she...

Chandler actress in running for Jimmy Award

By Ashlyn Robinette Staff Writer A Chandler performer won the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards and is now nominated for best actress at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards – otherwise known as The...

Chandler Arts Center prepares for comeback

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer After more than a year of barring patrons from visiting its theater, the Chandler Center for the Arts is preparing to welcome back audiences for live, in-person performances. Since March 2020, the...