A+16 October 18 - 31, 2008
AZ Arts
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New theatre launches
Copperstar Repertory Company is a nonprofit School District and serves on the writing team for arts being offered. Volunteers are needed to help with
arts organization whose mission is to “entertain, assessment in Arizona. concessions, props, set construction, ushering and
educate and enrich community members of all “Working with Copperstar Rep will be the more.
ages by offering high quality productions, providing culmination of a lifelong love for the arts and will An informational meeting for actors, dancers, singers
professional instruction in performing arts, and benefit the development of talent and character in and tech crew will be held at 7 p.m. Thu., Oct. 23 at the
creating performance opportunities for Arizona’s those who join me for the journey,” she says. Higley Center for the Performing Arts (HCPA), 4132 E.
youth and adults.” Associate Artistic Director Sam L. Stith has been Pecos Rd. in Gilbert. The next production, “Fiddler on
Mary-Jo Okawa of Chandler is founder and artistic a professional actor and performer for most of his the Roof,” will mount Jan. 15-24, 2009, and auditions
producing director who brings 16 years of experience life, performing throughout the United States and will be held Nov. 1 and 3 with call backs Nov. 3.
as an educator and performing arts specialist and abroad in a wide variety of productions. He attended Actor photos and resumes may be sent to Copperstar
30 years experience as a professional performer, the University of Utah with an emphasis in musical administrative offices at 1514 E. Laredo St., Chandler,
director, choreographer, costumer, and producer to theatre and is an accomplished hair stylist, having AZ 85225. To make an audition appointment, email
the Company. She serves as director of education worked for Frederick Fekkai and is also a teacher for casting@copperstarrep.org or call 480-699-1655.
for the Gilbert Fine Arts Association, co-created the the L’Oreal Corporation.
music curriculum currently in the Chandler Unified Production and stagecraft workshops are also
Valley offers many opportunities for ‘Nutcracker’
There’s no excuse to miss the traditional holiday performed entirely by dancers
fantasy favorite, “Nutcracker,” this year. From ages 3 to 21, comes to life as
productions starring only children to professional Desert Vista Fine Arts Theatre
companies like Ballet Arizona and Moscow Ballet, is filled with falling snow,
Valley theatre buffs have plenty to choose from. angels dancing on clouds and
Ballet Etudes presents “Nutcracker” at Chandler a Christmas tree that grows
Center for the Arts Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. $9 to $28. through the roof Dec. 19 and 20.
5250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-782-2680. Then, Santa visits during matinees.
they move to Mesa Arts Center to perform the same $12 to $25. 16440 S. 32nd
Dec. 12 through 21. $8 to $24. 15 E. First Ave., Mesa.
Ballet Arizona
St., Phoenix. 480-706-6040.
602-765-1554. www.afnutcracker.com or
Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre offers www.ahwatukeenutcracker@yahoo.com.
“Nutcracker” Nov. 28 through Dec. 27. $16 includes kid- Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” graces
friendly meal. 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa. 480-325-6700. the Dodge Theatre at 7:30 pm Dec. 23. $25 to $35. 400
www.broadwaypalmwest.com. Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre W. Washington St., Phoenix. 602-379-2800.
The “Nutcracker” is performed by Ballet Arizona
with the help of the Phoenix Symphony at Symphony snowfall. $15 to $117. 602-381-1096 or 602-938-2787.
Hall Dec. 12 through 28. This production includes a 225 E. Adams, Phoenix.
miraculous, growing Christmas tree and sparkling The “Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet,”
Jump into Your Favorite Fall Activities
With Chandler Recreation!
The fall issue of Break Time magazine is available at many City facilities and at Chandler Fry’s Stores or by visiting
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. The winter issue will be available beginning Friday, October 24. For more information about
Chandler Recreation programs, classes and events, visit www.chandleraz.gov/recreation or call 480-782-2727.
Chandler’s Day of Play Presented by Monthly Family Birdwalk at the
Coyotes Athletic Centers is Today!
Environmental Education Center
Join the City of Chandler in celebrating the Day of Play presented by Coyotes Athletic
Volunteers from the Desert Rivers Audubon Society will lead guided birdwalks through Veterans
Centers at Tumbleweed Park Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This free, fun-fi lled
Oasis Park. Participants will observe the many species of birds that populate central Arizona’s
desert and wetland habitats. This is a great way for the entire family to enjoy nature together!
community event commemorates Chandler’s status as one of the “100 Best Communities
Birdwalks depart from the Environmental Education Center every 30 minutes. Free loaner
for Young People.” A variety of games, sports and old-fashioned activities will be available
binoculars will be provided by Desert Rivers Audubon and the EEC, but you are welcome to bring
for all ages. The Chandler Challenge, a 5K, 10K and Family Fun Run benefi tting the your own. Please wear attire appropriate for the weather and carry plenty of water and snacks.
Chandler Unifi ed School District’s Student Crisis Fund, will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Family birdwalks will take place on the fi rst Saturday of each month. 8 a.m.-noon. from October
Visit www.ChandlerEdFoundation.org or www.chandleraz.gov/special-events for more
through March. This program is free and does not require pre-registration. For more information
information.
and registration information, call 480-782-2890 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
Dress Up for Howlin’ Halloween
Cooking For Kids
Spooktacular Downtown!
Children will discover that cooking can be fun as they learn to make pizza or desserts,
decorate holiday-themed cookies and prepare for a holiday meal in the Cooking For
Get your costume ready for Howlin’ Halloween, a family-friendly, safe alternative to
Kids class. Kid-friendly recipes will be shared at these one-hour classes on various days
trick-or-treating at the Downtown Chandler Library Courtyard at 125 E. Commonwealth
throughout November and December. All classes will be held in Room 101 at the Chandler
Ave. on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be a costume contest, haunted
Community Center. For more information and how to register, call 480-782-2730 or visit
house, souvenir photos, games and arts & crafts. Candy and food will be served. There
www.chandleraz.gov/recreation.
is a $2 admission fee for everyone 15 years old and younger. For more information, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events or call 480-782-2730.
Sign Up for the Verde Canyon Railroad Trip!
Escape the ordinary by riding the Verde Canyon Railroad, which offers passengers the
Join the Active Kids Camp at TRC!
opportunity to see a beautiful red rock canyon up close in all its seasonal glory. On
Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m., you will take in the scenic views of the cottonwood,
Children will experience a variety of recreational activities while having fun, feeling
sycamore and mesquite trees in full bloom. Gather friends and family for this excursion to
challenged, making friends and learning how to maintain a healthy lifestyle at the
see what the fall is like outside of the city. The fee for this trip, which is for 18 years and
new Active Kids Camp, which features health assessments, nutrition awareness and a
older, is $95 and includes staff, transportation for a coach bus and tour admission. For more
lifestyle workbook. Parents are encouraged to attend. This camp is every Saturday from
information, call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/recreation.
Oct. 25-Nov. 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center West Gym. For
more information, call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
Environmental Education Center
McCullough-Price House to
Offers Photography Workshops
Host 70th Birthday Bash!
Join the Environmental Education Center staff this fall in learning new outdoor
photography techniques and skills by signing up for one of its fall programs. Courses
Come celebrate the 70th birthday of the McCullough-Price House, one of our city’s most
include “Photographing Nature at Night,” “Nature Photography for Students” and “Nature
unique historic homes on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donated by the Price-
Photography Workshop for Adults.” For dates, fees and registration information, call
Propstra Family in 2001, this beautiful 1938 Pueblo-Revival style home will host a birthday
480-782-2890 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
party fi lled with activities for all ages! This free special event will feature birthday cake,
refreshments, party games and guided tours of the house and its newest exhibit!
Inaugural Woofstock Event
Sign Up for the TRC’s Day-After
Coming to Chandler Nov. 15
Halloween Lock-In!
Woofstock, The Great Chandler Dog Walk, is a new special event for the City of Chandler
that will occur Nov.15 from 8 a.m.-noon at Tumbleweed Park. The event will feature three
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center is hosting its fi rst-ever overnight “Lock-in” after walking courses, dog contests, demonstration booths, interactive activities and fun for the
Halloween on Saturday, Nov. 1-2 from 8:30 p.m.-8 a.m. Come enjoy a night of gym games, whole family! The Chandler Senior Center will be collecting food and personal items to be
video game contests, movies and food! A raffl e will be sponsored by Game Crazy. A fee of shipped to American men and women serving in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan at
$25 covers the whole night of fun for ages 12-18. For more information, call Abel Mendoza the event. A list of suggested items is available at www.chandleraz.gov/senior-adults or by
at 480-782-2912.
calling 480-782-2720. For more information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/woofstock.
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