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October 18 - 31, 2008 A+15
Local theatre company 20 years old Chandler new home for sci-fi fest
Sun Lakes Community Theatre kicks off its 20th season with the comedy classic This year’s International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival takes place at Chandler
“Arsenic and Old Lace,” directed by Jack Gardner. Cinemas Oct. 23 through 26.
Performances take place Nov. 11 through 15 in the San Tan Ballroom of the Along with moving to a new theatre, the festival also has a new director: Andrea
Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. Beesley-Brown, also known as the “Midnite Movie Mamacita.”
Show tickets are $15; show and dinner, available Thursday, Friday and Saturday Chandler Cinemas is located at 2140 S. Arizona Ave. in Chandler, north of
only, are $35. Ticket sales begin 8 a.m. to noon Mon., Oct. 27 at the Cottonwood Warner Road. For more info, call the Phoenix Film Festival at 602-955-6444 or visit
Resource Center Courtyard. All other tickets are sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the www.horrorscifi .com.
Cottonwood Lounge Lobby, except for Fridays, when tickets are sold from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in the Sun Lakes CC Lobby.
For additional information, call 480-895-4438.
On Valley stages
JUNGUA: Descendents of the Dragon, Oct. 18, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., by Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Box offi ce: 480-782-2680.
Mesa. The Imperial Acrobats of China perform acrobatics and dance fused with
Calo Flamenco: Levanto, Nov. 14-15, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N.
martial arts. Box offi ce: 480-644-6500.
Arizona Ave., Chandler. Professional fl amenco repertory company Ballet de Martin
“All-American Classics,” Phoenix Symphony, Oct. 19, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Gaxiola takes the stage. Box offi ce: 480-782-2680.
Main St., Mesa. The Phoenix Symphony salutes America’s fi nest composers. Box
“A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3-23, Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert.
offi ce: 480-644-6500.
Traditional retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. Box offi ce:
Rick Springfi eld, Oct. 19, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., 480-497-1181.
Chandler. The ‘80s pop sensation performs hits like “Jessie’s Girl” and “Don’t Talk
“A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail,” Dec. 5-23, Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N.
to Strangers.” Box offi ce: 480-782-2680.
First St., Phoenix. Fun-fi lled holiday musical celebrates friendship. Box offi ce:
“Treasure Island, a Musical Adventure,” through Oct. 26, Valley Youth Theatre, 602-253-8188, ext. 2.
525 N. First St., Phoenix. Musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic
“The Nutcracker,” Dec. 12-28, Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix.
children’s novel. Box offi ce: 602-253-8188, ext. 2.
Ballet Arizona performs Ib Andersen’s adaptation of the holiday classic. Box offi ce:
“Getting Near to Baby,” Oct. 25-Nov. 9, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio 602-495-1999.
Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Childsplay adaptation of the Newbery Honor book and
The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir, Jan. 16, Chandler Center for the Arts,
family drama, ideal for ages 7 and older. Box offi ce: 480-350-2822.
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Classic rock and soul songs performed in a gospel/
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. rock/soul fusion style. Box offi ce: 480-782-2680.
2nd St., Phoenix. Ballet Arizona performs the classic Shakespeare tale. Box offi ce:
Roger Williams, Jan. 24, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.,
602-495-1999.
Chandler. Best-selling pianist Roger Williams performs his greatest hits of the past
“Señora Tortuga,” Oct. 31-Nov. 16, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. four decades. Box offi ce: 480-782-2680.
Enchanting bilingual play about a young Mexican boy, his family and the stories
George Winston, Jan. 25, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.,
they tell. Box offi ce: 480-644-6500.
Chandler. Best-selling pianist George Winston performs his seasons-inspired
Linda Ronstadt, Nov. 8, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., music from a variety of styles. Box offi ce: 480-782-2680.
Chandler. Ronstadt performs her “Romantic Evening in Mexico” show, accompanied
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