A+24 April 7 - 20, 2007
AZ Arts
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Chinese drummers, Calo Flamenco storm CCA Chandler artist shines
Jigu! Thunder Drums of China, an
Flamenco ballet
at Tempe PO
award-winning and internationally
Also debuting at CCA is the popular
renowned group of 28 drummers,
Phoenix-based Calo Flamenco: Ballet
Chandler artist Mary Bates has her work featured in
percussionists and musicians from
De Martin Gaxiola, who presents the
“Bling,” a jewelry-inspired exhibition showing in the
the Shanxi Province in the People’s
world premiere of their full-length
front windows of the downtown Tempe post offi ce.
Republic of China, take the stage at 3
production Levanto at 3 and 8 p.m. Sat.,
Traditional jewelry trends as well as more
p.m. Sun., April 15 at Chandler Center
April 28.
unconventional jewelry-inspired art are displayed.
for the Arts.
Calo Flamenco has 15-plus local The exhibit runs now through May 2 at the U.S. Post
Jigu! was founded in 1988 as the
dancers and musicians working under Offi ce located at 500 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe.
Shanxi Jiangzhou Drum Art Ensemble
Artistic Director Martin Gaxiola. It
For more information, visit www.tempe.gov/arts/
and has performed all over the world.
is one of the largest fl amenco dance
Exhibitions/fi les/Post%20Offi ce/bling.pdf.
This tour is their American debut. Their
companies in the country.
music is an exciting mix of traditional
Chandler Center for the Arts is at 250
and modern, dramatic and humorous,
Submitted photo
RAT-TAT-TAT: Jigu! Thunder
N. Arizona Ave. in downtown Chandler.
Become an ariZoni
all rooted in ancient folk origins, Drums of China rattles the
For tickets, 480-782-2680 call or visit
enhanced by high-tech lighting and
stage April 15 at Chandler
Center for the Arts.
www.chandlercenter.org. Theatre adjudicator
special effects.
Southern Chandler theatre buffs interested in
viewing and critiquing local theatre may get their
Chordsmen, Treblemakers shake legs
chance by applying to be an adjudicator for the
ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence for next season’s
The Desert Chordsmen concluded their season
shows.
at Chandler Center for the Arts with music and skits
Adjudicators are asked to see between fi ve
under the theme “Something Old, Something New.”
The fi rst half of the show, under the direction of
and 12 shows, all of the same genre and located
Larry Callagher, featured music from the 1890s while
throughout the Valley. Two tickets are provided to
the youthful Chandler High School Treblemakers were
each performance.
the featured performers in the second half of the show
Bring a completed application – downloadable
under the direction of Dean Anderson.
at www.arizoniawards.com – and a resume to one
Submitted photo
The highlight of the show came with the fi nal song
Chandler High School’s Treblemakers. of three adjudicator meetings held at the Phoenix
when the Desert Chordsmen shared the risers with the YWCA. Meeting time for returning adjudicators is 6:30
Treblemakers singing “Lida Rose” and “Dream of Now” in eight-part harmony to a standing ovation.
p.m. April 29. Prospective new adjudicators meet at 7
The Chordsmen displayed versatility – they not only sang but included intricate choreography with some of
p.m. May 14 or 27.
their songs.
The Phoenix YWCA is located at 755 E. Wiletta St. in
“I didn’t know old men could still do kick steps,” remarked Tom Chase, assistant director of the chorus.
Phoenix. For more information the website.
Proceeds from the show benefi ted the Chandler Choral Arts Association and the Boys and Girls Club of
Chandler.
The Desert Chordsmen reconvene in mid-October with an ongoing invitation to all men who enjoy singing
to join them. For details, call Norm Noble at 480-802-3130 or Ron Young at 480-895-3462.
2007 Season
Finale
April
15 JIGU! Thunder
DrumsofChina........ 3pm
22 The Pink Floyd
Experience........... 7pm
28 CaloFlamenco .. 3pm&8pm
480.782.2680
www.ChandlerCenter.org
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