66 May 5 – 18, 2012
Arts
Roland fiddles with Symphony at CCA “The Traveler’s Footprints,” a composition by Peter Roland is played by the award- winning fiddler with assistance from the Chandler Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sun., May 6 at Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. in downtown Chandler. Led by Music Director Jack Herriman and Associate Conductor Alex Zheng, “Symphonie Fantastique” by Hector Berlioz is also on the program. Although admission is free, donations are accepted to help defray the symphony’s operating costs. For information, visit
www.chandlersymphony.net.
100 artists featured in Centennial Art Walk The works of 100 artists will be
displayed in booths lining the downtown square on the west side of Arizona Avenue to celebrate Chandler’s Centennial from 4 to 10 p.m. Fri., May 18. The Downtown Chandler Community
Partnership (DCCP), with the support of the City of Chandler, is hosting 100 Artists Celebrating 100 Years, in conjunction with the monthly third Friday art walks. This free festival of art, music and dance features works of
at least 100 local painters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers and other artists. Visitors can also pick up a free copy of
a limited edition cookbook, “Southside History Cookbook,” on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8 p.m. Former Mayor Coy Payne will also be on hand to sign copies of the cookbook. For more information, visit
www.downtownchandler.org.
Two chorale events at SL church SanTan Sun music lovers have two
opportunities to hear chorale music at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church in May, beginning with Franz Joseph Haydn’s lengthy oratorio “The Seasons,” performed by the San Tan Community Performing Arts’ Chorale and Orchestra from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sat., May 5; and 3 to 5:30 p.m., Sun., May 6. Featured are soloists, rendering lyric and instrumental expressions of the four seasons and nature. The $10 tickets and selected discounts are offered online at
SCHOOL OF ROCK: Summer Theatre Academy students from 2009 have a blast in “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” Submitted photo
Children wanting to exercise their acting chops this summer can skip the sports
camps and go straight to the Summer Theatre Academy offered by Chandler-based Copperstar Repertory Co. SanTan Sun area families have their choice of two sessions and locations. Session
www.stcpa.org, via membership and at the door. “A Spring Festival of Joy” is performed
by Tempe Community Chorus from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sun., May 20. The program includes music from gospel, classic, jazz, pop and contemporary composers. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is
at 9248 E. Riggs Rd. in Sun Lakes. Tickets cost $10. To learn more, call 480-203-2447, email
jay416@cox.net or visit
www.tempecommunitychorus.org.
I takes place June 4 through 15 at Gilbert Junior High School in partnership with Gilbert Public Schools, and Session II will be July 2 through 16 at Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert in partnership with HCPA. There are two camps offered each session: a Musical Theatre Camp for ages 9 to 15, taking place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and a FunTales Camp for ages 4
to 8 offered three days a week from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee for the Musical Theatre Camp, which concludes with an evening performance
for the families, is $295 for one session or $500 for both. Fee for the FunTales Camp is $195 for one session or $300 for both. A 20% discount is offered on fees for siblings. Copperstar Repertory Co. camps are taught by certified educators with years of experience. Music Director Sam Henderson, Choreographer Laura Christian and Director Mary-Jo Okawa have been a successful team at Copperstar for the past two years. This will be their third year teaching Copperstar summer camps together. They also team up for Copperstar’s main stage season at the HCPA, which begins in August. For more information, call 480-699-1655, ext. 500, or visit
www.copperstarrep.org/
camps.shtml. — SPECIAL EVENT — Friday, May 18, 2012 From: 4 - 10 p.m. CELEBRATING
FREE Southside History Cookbook Receive a copy of this limited edition cookbook at 8 p.m. Available until they run out. Have your cookbook signed by Mr. Coy Payne, former mayor of Chandler
Chandler Blvd. W. Buffalo St.
ARTISTS years!
• Arts, Crafts & Jewelry • Food & Entertainment • Centennial Booths & Merchandise • Traveling Museum Exhibits • Photo Booth with Souvenir Photos
W. Boston St.
dccp@downtownchandler.org 480-855-3539
www.ChandlerArtWalk.com
www.SanTanSun.com Dance, act, sing this summer
Arizona Ave. S. San Marcos Pl.
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