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Major remodel of Harkins in Norterra
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (626+ words) Harkins Theatres is moving forward with a full-scale remodel of its Norterra location, adding new premium auditoriums, upgraded seating and Arizona's first 4-D E-Motion theater as part of a broader effort to enhance the moviegoing experience. The renovation, currently underway,…...
Ignoring the dark side of heroes is hard to explain
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (556+ words) The new film biography of Michael Jackson opened in movie theaters this past week. I'll be skipping it. This is not so much lack of interest as it is a moral decision. In my house, you don't get a free…...
Monster trucks & ice skating flooding West Valley
1+ week, 6+ day ago (651+ words) From sparkling princesses to roaring engines, Arizona is set to host back-to-back entertainment spectacles as Disney On Ice and Monster Jam take over local arenas with magic on ice and dirt-flying action. Whether it's a nostalgic journey to iconic Disney…...
Shine Theatre brings "Tarzan" musical to Scottsdale stage
4+ week, 1+ day ago (298+ words) Phoenix-based actor Noah Weaver stars in the title role of Shine Theatre's production of "Tarzan: The Stage Musical," running April 24 through May 3 at Highlands Church in Scottsdale." Shine Theatre will present "Tarzan: The Stage Musical" April 24 through May 3 at Highlands…...
Comedian Nate Jackson brings connective style to the Valley
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1142+ words) Known for his crowd work, comedian Nate Jackson will visit Stand Up Live Phoenix as part of his Big Dog Comedy Tour. Nate Jackson always tries to connect with others, even in his daily life. He asks questions about their…...
Face-to-Face: Cohen captures the facets of life
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (534+ words) Cave Creek airbrush painter Sema Cohen is a featured artist at the Arizona Fine Arts EXPO, which is open daily through March 29 in north Scottsdale. For airbrush painter Sema Cohen, people's faces carry important details of the lives they lead....
Hidden in the Canyon" art show returns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) Black Canyon City, just north of Anthem along Interstate 17, will showcase local artistic talent Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, when the "Hidden in the Canyon" Art Show returns after a three-year hiatus. "Hidden in the Canyon" first began in 2010 when leather…...
Mesa Arts Center's ALT Fest merges different forms of expression
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (838+ words) Mesa Arts Center's ALT (Art, Light, Technology) Fest features interactive projects from local artists. The Mesa Arts Center has often incorporated art, light and technology installations into events such as their season kickoffs. They will be taking this to the…...
Diverse events at Anthem library this month
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (455+ words) Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur in the absence of car" A lifesaver dying young is perhaps the ultimate irony. The North Valley Regional Library has a busy month of March. If you think of libraries as boring, old-fashioned places…...
Davila showcases sculptures at Fine Art Expo
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (706+ words) Kamryn Smith, 14, grew up watching "Yo Gabba Gabba" on telev" College football is in a state of perpetual change. And with" Stone sculptor Jess Davila will showcase his work at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO through Sunday, March 29 " sharing a…...