Good morning, Chandler.
North Italia sets a date at Casa Paloma
Chandler’s next announced restaurant opening is North Italia at The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, with a November 11 opening date reported Friday.
Key facts
- Location: The Shoppes at Casa Paloma.
- Opening date: November 11, according to What Now Phoenix’s October 9 report.
- Arizona footprint: This will be the chain’s seventh location in the state.
The announcement gives the restaurant a specific date on the calendar. It is still a month away, so this is an opening to track for November dinner plans.
What to watch: opening hours and reservation details as November 11 approaches. Read the opening report.
Around Chandler
💧 A Chandler-focused look at Colorado River shortages. Tuesday’s city session addresses what the shortage means locally, October 13 at noon MST, 22 S. Delaware St. The listing does not announce new household restrictions or rate changes. Session details.
💼 Free job-search and resume help downtown. Downtown Library’s Job Center runs Monday, October 12, from 10 AM to noon in the Citrus Room. It is a drop-in session for adults who need help with applications or resumes. Job Center details.
📚 Stories in English and Spanish. Downtown Library hosts “¡Hola, México!” Monday, October 12, at 10 AM in Copper North on the second floor. The family storytime includes stories, songs, rhymes, and movement celebrating Mexico during Hispanic Heritage Month. Storytime details.
🎨 Art Tots on Wednesday. The October 14 session has a maximalism theme and starts at noon MST, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. Program details.
The week
🎤 Gary Allan plays Wild Horse Pass on Friday. The country show starts October 16 at 8 PM at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Tickets.
🎙️ Mark Gagnon brings comedy downtown. Mic Drop Comedy Chandler hosts Friday, October 16. Showtimes and booking information are in the event listing. Show details.
🎸 Obsidian plays The Perch on Saturday. The October 17 listing adds live music to Downtown Chandler’s weekend calendar. Check the event page for the performance time before making dinner plans. Event details.
🎵 Tom Jones follows next Monday. His October 19 show starts at 8 PM at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Wild Horse Pass. Tickets.
From the schools
📝 Homework help at Hamilton Library. Free peer tutoring for teens ages 13 to 17 starts Monday, October 12, at 2:15 PM. Fellow teens help review class material, work through problems, and prepare for tests. Tutoring details.
📄 A workshop for families approaching adulthood. Chandler School Boosters and Keystone Law Firm present “Legal Documents for Students 17 1/2 or Older” on Thursday, October 22. Parents and students can attend at 4:30 PM or 6 PM at the CUSD district office, 1525 W. Frye Rd. Workshop listing.
Around the Valley
Three concert options beyond Chandler early this week.
🎸 Chris Isaak at Celebrity Theatre. Tuesday, October 13, at 7 PM in Phoenix. A solo artist booking for the alternative-music crowd. Tickets.
🎤 Role Model brings “Chuck On Tour” to Phoenix. Monday, October 12, at 7:30 PM at Arizona Financial Theatre. Role Model performs Monday, October 12, at 7:30 PM. Tickets.
🤘 Staind marks 25 years of “Break the Cycle.” The anniversary tour plays Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on Tuesday, October 13, at 6 PM. Staind will perform Tuesday, October 13, at 6 PM at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix. Tickets.