Arts

Southwest Shakespeare Company in Mesa opens 25th season

The Southwest Shakespeare Company’s silver-anniversary season debuts with a classic that was not written by the Bard of Avon along with one of his most-popular plays of the past 450 years. The landmark season begins Oct. 26 at...

‘Seinfeld’ ‘Soup Nazi’ Thomas to appear in play

Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Larry Thomas made an appearance as “The Soup Nazi” on “Seinfeld” in 1995. He’s still remembered as such and he doesn’t mind a bit. “What were the chances of doing something for six...

Lea Michele Finds Darren Criss Perfect Partner

Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Singer/actress Lea Michele and fellow “Glee” alumnus Darren Criss have an undeniable chemistry. Michele thanks the Fox TV show for allowing them to become good friends. “We have a really...

Hamilton Students’ Play Offers Chuckles, Fun Scares

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor People who want to get spooked and laugh the next moment can find humor and horror in a comedic mystery that students at Hamilton High School are performing next month. The Hamilton High School...

‘12 Angry Jurors’ To Be Presented In Sun Lakes

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF The fall production of Sun Lakes Community Theatre is the classic drama, “Twelve Angry Jurors,” which will be staged in the San Tan Ballroom Nov. 7-11. All shows Nov. 7-10 will be at 7 p.m., and on Nov....

Eagles Ex-Guitarist Doesn’t Take It Easy At Concerts

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Writer To former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, playing music isn’t work. “I don’t have to do this,” said Felder, who’s on a successful solo tour that comes to the Chandler Center for...

Diverse Line-Up Of Shows, Art On Display This Fall

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor Anyone looking for entertainment in Chandler this fall can find well-known musicians and other artists hitting the stage and popular shows returning. Besides an extensive line-up of music, dance,...

Children’s Choir Starts School Program On High Note

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor Children at Hartford Elementary School have a new artistic outlet, thanks to a local youth choir. The Chandler Children’s Choir is teaming up with local schools to offer after-school choir...

Chandler Public Library Gets Books In Marathi Language

By Srianthi Perera Guest Writer An estimated 83 million people speak the Indian language of Marathi, which is based in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, of which Mumbai is the capital. About 300 Marathi-speaking families...

Anthrax Drummer Fueled By Excitement Of The Unknown

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Writer The formula for Anthrax’s live shows is simple, according to drummer Charlie Benante: Rock and feed off the audience. “We’re five guys who pretty much put it all out there,” he...