Good morning, Chandler. Highs reach 100 Friday, so outdoor plans will be easier early or after sunset.
- 🎻 BASIS Chandler senior Joshua Lee earns national recognition. The violinist secured a concertmaster role in a national youth orchestra.
- 🍜 Flavors of Chandler runs Saturday. Downtown hosts the food event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 🏠 Typical Chandler rent reaches $1,867. Zillow’s measure is up 1% over the past year.
- 🎟️ Three regional shows offer Thursday-night options. Mesa, Tempe, and Phoenix venues have music and basketball on the schedule.
The weekend
🍜 Flavors of Chandler
Flavors of Chandler runs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Downtown Chandler. The food event takes place in the city’s historic core. Details.
🏮 Arizona Moon Festival
Saigon Center hosts the Arizona Moon Festival on Saturday with Asian culture, food, entertainment, and family activities. Details.
🥬 Summer market finale
The Summer Gilbert Farmers Market closes its Chandler season Saturday at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The expanded location gives East Valley vendors one final summer-hours market date. Details.
🧄 Garlic Fest
The 13th Annual Garlic Fest runs Saturday, Sept. 26, at Queen Creek Olive Mill after two weekends devoted to garlic dishes and products. The venue is in Queen Creek. Details.
🏃 Lifeline Run Club
LifeLine Barbershop hosts its every-other-week run club Saturday. The listing describes a casual group run open to people looking for company on the route. Details.
Joshua Lee’s violin reaches a national stage
BASIS Chandler senior Joshua Lee has earned a concertmaster role in a national youth orchestra, putting a Chandler student in one of the ensemble’s central leadership seats.
Key facts:
- Student: Joshua Lee, a senior at BASIS Chandler.
- Instrument: Violin.
- National role: Concertmaster in a national youth orchestra.
- Why it matters: The concertmaster leads the violin section and carries a major musical leadership role within an orchestra.
BASIS Chandler is outside CUSD, which operates Chandler’s six district high schools. This one comes from outside that familiar district lineup and puts an individual Chandler musician on a national platform.
What to watch: Lee’s next announced performance and his plans after senior year. Read the profile.
Around Chandler
🏠 Typical rent is about $1,867 a month. Zillow’s Chandler rent measure is up 1% over the past year. Details.
📝 Benefits application help is available Thursday morning. An AZCEND coordinator will be in Room 138 at Downtown Library to assist with SNAP, AHCCCS, and cash-assistance applications. Details.
Around the Valley
Three Thursday-night picks outside Chandler:
🎸 Get The Led Out in Mesa.
The tribute band plays Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater at 7:30 p.m. It is the closest regional concert on Thursday’s list. Tickets.
🎶 The Green in Tempe.
The band plays Marquee Theatre at 7 p.m. for a one-night Tempe stop. Tickets.
🏀 Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces.
The Thursday basketball matchup starts at 7 p.m. at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Tickets.