September 9th, 2018 | by
SanTan Sun News By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor While some fathers like to bond with other men over rounds of golf or by coaching their children’s sports teams, one group of dads prefers rocking out in a Chandler man cave and playing gigs...
August 23rd, 2018 | by
development By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor Rick Springfield is known for his energetic, collaborative shows. He acknowledges fans close to the stage. He strums his guitar with roses given to him by fans and encourages...
August 23rd, 2018 | by
development By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been around the world and back, sharing Jesus’ message. It’s been tough to see sexually abused girls in the Philippines, or...
August 22nd, 2018 | by
development By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy admits he and his tourmates Bush and the Stone Temple Pilots couldn’t play summer sheds like Ak-Chin Pavilion solo. But when they come together for the...
August 20th, 2018 | by
development Chandler history will come to life when a cast of characters and live music hits downtown next month. “ChandLore” will celebrate the history of the city from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in front of the businesses in the historic area...
August 20th, 2018 | by
development SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF The Patio at The Forum is hosting one of the biggest music events in Chandler this year – a battle of the bands. Eighteen local bands are competing each Friday through Sept. 28 to win $10,000. Three bands...
August 19th, 2018 | by
development SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Three Chandler teens are among the 60 cast members of Valley Youth Theater’s season-opening presentation of the musical “Newsies” that is playing now through Aug. 26 on Center stage at the Herberger...
August 18th, 2018 | by
development By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor On tour with Yes for its 50th anniversary, singer Jon Anderson can’t believe it’s been five decades. “I wake up every morning going, ‘What?!’ Anderson said. “What...
August 7th, 2018 | by
SanTan Sun News By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor Many Chandler children and teens will delve into immortality and the need to create meaningful lives when they present in the musical “Tuck Everlasting” at a Gilbert theater. Opening night...
August 7th, 2018 | by
SanTan Sun News By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor Young songbirds, kids with dancing feet and children who have caught the acting bug can learn new skills and hit the stage during a camp at Chandler Center for the Arts this fall. Parents...