Arts

Rockin’ dads jam for charity as they cope with loss

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...

Rick Springfield and Loverboy ready to stir memories at Celebrity

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...

Steven Souza Jr. shares his journey with God

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...

The Cult, Bush and STP come together

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...

Actors to play historical figures downtown

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...

Patio at The Forum hosting battle of the bands

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...

3 Chandler thespians in ‘Newsies’ at Herberger

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...

Feeling blessed, Jon Anderson recalls 50 years in Yes

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...

Youths tackle immortality in ‘Tuck Everlasting’

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...

Youths can shine at Chandler Center musical camp

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...