Arts

Artists auctioning works to support land trust

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Support area artists and help the nonprofit Desert Foothills Land Trust protect land in the north Valley by taking part in the Spring 2021 Creative Connections Fine Art auction April 29 through May 10. This...

Cinco De Chandler returns May 5 downtown

David M. Brown Contributor A celebration of independence and freedom, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French Empire at Puebla in 1862. On May 5 downtown, Cinco de Chandler celebrates Mexican food,...

Musicfest begins 5 weeks of music joy

By Kristine Cannon Staff Writer For 29 years, Arizona Musicfest has hosted anywhere from 25 to 30 performances at various venues throughout Scottsdale as part of its annual indoor concert series. And although the secular...

Chandler author among AZ Creates! Guest lineup

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF A Chandler author is among the four guests scheduled this month for AZ Creates! the YouTube web series television show highlighting artists and authors, produced and hosted by Fox Crossing resident Laurie...

Young EV thespians prepare in-person performances again

By Staci Hauk Contributor Known for presenting professional quality theater and offering educational experiences in the East Valley, Limelight Youth Theater boasts an array of springtime performances as young thespians venture...

Chandler celebrates National Jazz Month in style

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Jazz is back in a big way in Chandler next month – both online and in-person – in April, which also happens to be National Jazz Month. In a certain sign of spring – and the apparent slowing down of...

Photographers exchange creates Gilbert exhibit

By srianthi perera Contributor Arizona photographers Geoff Reed of Phoenix and Rebecca Wilks of Yarnell spent two weeks last November exploring colorful and raucous markets, dense neighborhoods and lively festivals of tropical...

Chandler Library adds graphic novel discussion group

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF People who love comics, graphic novels and storytelling through sequential art can join other fans online through the new Graphic Novel Book Club presented by the Chandler Public Library. This group will...

Alice Cooper tells ‘Detroit Stories’ on new album

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Writer Alice Cooper and his longtime producer, Bob Ezrin, create conceptual albums. The topic of the original shock rocker’s forthcoming collection is something close to his heart — his...

New season of AZ Creates! web series starting Feb. 11

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF A Tempe musician and a Chandler author are among the four creatives scheduled to kick off the new season of AZ Creates!, a YouTube web series television show highlighting artists and authors, produced and...