On December 6th, Chandler will be lighting it’s one and only tumbleweed Christmas tree in downtown. It’s been a tradition since 1957 and is made up of tumbleweeds collected around town. The ceremony takes place starting at 4:30 pm in AJ Chandler park near the San Marcos in downtown Chandler. Watch this video, it’s...
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If you haven’t been to Tempe in the last 10 years, you haven’t been to Tempe, AZ at all. This Arizona city has added a lake, a major shopping area, changed it’s downtown image and added light rail. Tempe is a city of about 170,000 people and most of them come to work at...
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Chandler is in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Almost 250,000 folks call it home and many more drive in to town to work at Intel, Bashas Grocery Stores, the Chandler Fashion Center and at numerous hi tech businesses along the ‘Silicon Desert’ tech coridor. Although Chandler is not a heavy tourist destination, it is home to...
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The Mesa Center for the Arts will host a four event National Geographic Speaker Series beginning on October. The four topics will be: Himalayan Quest on October 28, 2009 at 7:30pm Polar Obsession on December 2, 2009 at 7:30pm Hunting Dinosaurs on January 27, 2010 at 7:30pm Army Ants & Flying Frogs on March...
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Watching the Tonys the other night reminded me of how great it can be to see a live play. There is something about a live performance whether it be a play or a concert that creates something special making it different and most of the time even better than a movie, TV, or CD. ...
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AAA, the city of Scottsdale, and The Boulders Resort are having a contest to name the resorts cacti. You view the pictures on the website and submit names for one to all six of the cacti pictured. The winner get a vacation getaway at the Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa which includes some airfare,...
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A new program begins on April 1 at the Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe libraries. Patrons will be able to check out a free Culture Pass at the circulation desk. The patron will then be given a voucher good for admission for up to four people which will be good for seven...
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This is the item that I have always thought about taking to Antiques Roadshow. It belonged to Pat’s grandmother and originally had electric candlesticks and the glass fruit in the boat also lit up. I’ve always been curious about it. I’ll have to admit that it is not really my style however, I enjoy...
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Have you always wanted to bring something from your home to Antiques Roadshow to be evaluated? Now is your chance. The show will be in Phoenix on August 1. You will need a ticket. The tickets are free but there are a limited number available. You need to apply for tickets. The Antiques Roadshow...
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Another fun holiday season evening is the Zoolights at the Phoenix Zoo. This is particularly enjoyable with children. You can stroll through the zoo where the plants are decorated with hundreds of lights and there are numerous light sculptures to enjoy. Zoolights runs from November 27 to January 11. You can buy tickets on-line...
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