Arts

Filmmakers worldwide showcased at Chandler film fest

An eclectic mix of filmmakers, industry professionals, students and movie buffs will network and celebrate the magic of cinema at the Chandler International Film Festival from Friday, Jan. 13, to Sunday, Jan. 15, at SoHo63. “We...

Chandler celebrates diversity with renowned play

Respected for its strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and acceptance, the City of Chandler will again highlight these exemplary traits during its annual Celebration of Unity. The yearly tradition honors the values of Dr....

ON STAGE

Tick Tick Boom, Saturday, Dec. 17, WHP. The cover band loves to meet its audiences after shows.   A Motown Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 18, WHP. This show jives through the decades of Motown chart-topping hit artists and groups...

Greasepaint Youtheatre presents ‘Annie Jr.’

The Greasepaint Youtheatre is presenting “Annie Jr.” through Dec. 18, at the Historic Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Twin sisters Raechel and Simone Rawicz star in alternate performances of the title...

Five Decades of Power Approaching its 50th anniversary, Tower of Power leader looks forward

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski   The R&B act Tower of Power is quickly approaching its 50th anniversary. A half-century. Five decades. No matter how band cofounder Emilio Castillo looks at it, the milestone means “a lot...

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...

ON STAGE

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” through Saturday, Nov. 26, HCT. Based upon the Academy Award-nominated 1954 film, this musical tells the story of the headstrong Adam Pontipee who comes to a small mountain town in search of...