Good morning, Chandler.
Chandler arts center reopening reported
Chandler News reports that a Chandler arts center has reopened with a new manager, but the venue’s identity remains unconfirmed.
Key facts
- The building: The supplied listing identifies only a “Chandler arts center,” not Chandler Center for the Arts.
- The changes: Renovation details could not be verified against the October 25 report.
- The management: The report’s headline mentions a new manager, but the manager’s name and role could not be verified.
The linked report could not be retrieved. Its listing alone does not establish the venue’s location, facilities, or reopening arrangements.
What to watch: confirmation of the venue and reopening details. Read the reopening report.
The week
Monday, October 26
🎃 Halloween storytime includes a costume parade. Chandler Nature Center hosts a 30-minute storytime at 9:30 AM, followed by the parade. Details.
💼 Free job-search and resume help. Downtown Library’s Job Center takes drop-ins from 10 AM to noon in the Citrus Room. Details.
🎶 Seven flutists play Downtown Library. Central Arizona Flute Ensemble presents an interactive concert for young people at 11 AM in Copper Room South, upstairs. Details.
Wednesday, October 28
🍺 Horror-movie trivia at The Sugar Bar. The craft beer and wine taproom hosts a Halloween-themed quiz. The supplied listing does not confirm the evening’s start time. Event listing.
Friday, October 30
🍬 Halloween Spooktacular brings trick-or-treating downtown. The family event runs Friday, a day before Halloween. Start time and other planning details are available through the event listing.
🎸 Three Dog Night plays Wild Horse Pass. The rock show starts at 8 PM at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Tickets.
Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31
🎧 HEX brings two nights of EDM to Rawhide. The Halloween music festival runs October 30 and 31 at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass. Festival details.
🏭 Tech & Downtown Chandler
Arts programming and city activities on this week’s calendar.
🎨 Art Tots explores maximalism. The city’s listing confirms Wednesday, October 28, at 10:30 AM at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. Details.
🌱 Worm composting for beginners. The city’s listing confirms Wednesday, October 28, at 6 PM for the session at 3700 S. Arizona Ave. Details.
🎾 Fright Night tennis social is Friday. The city’s listing confirms the Halloween-themed tennis gathering starts Friday, October 30, at 3 PM at 2250 S. McQueen Road. Details.
🎭 Entre Dos Mundos celebrates Día de Muertos. Chandler Center for the Arts lists the celebration for Sunday, November 1, at 12:30 PM. Details.
From the schools
🏐 Hamilton HS hosts Chandler HS volleyball. The girls’ volleyball calendar lists Monday’s matchup at 4 PM at Hamilton. School calendar.
🎭 Perry HS performs “Bright Star.” Wednesday’s performance starts at 6 PM in the school auditorium. School calendar.
📚 Free peer tutoring at Hamilton Library. Teens can get homework help from fellow teens Monday at 2:15 PM, including reviewing class material and working through problems. Details.
Around the Valley
Three early-week shows beyond Chandler.
🎤 Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry, Tuesday in Mesa. Mesa Amphitheatre hosts the shared bill October 27. The listing gives conflicting start times, so confirm timing before departure. Tickets.
🎤 Chief Keef plays Phoenix tonight. The hip-hop show starts Monday at 8 PM at Arizona Financial Theatre, an early-week option for fans heading downtown. Tickets.
🎃 “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in concert. The Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix hosts the Halloween-week film concert Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Tickets.