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Emmy-Award winning comedienneVicki Lawrence and her other per-sona, the outspoken “Mama,” sharehumor and observations about life7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23 at ChandlerCenter for the Arts (CCA), 250 N.Arizona Ave., Chandler.Lawrence is one of the best-known

television personalities of her generation,starring as a part of the now-legendarycast of the Carol Burnett Show.Lawrence takes the stage first. When “Mama” steps on stage,

Lawrence says, “I think people willget a kick out of the things ‘Mama’has an opinion about. Where ‘Mama’is concerned, expect the unex-pected. There's really nothing shecan’t do.”Tickets are $32 to $44.

Funny menSome of comedy’s funniest men are ready to tickle

the funny bones 8 p.m. Fri., March 1 at CCA. Takingthe stage will be former Saturday Night Live (SNL)stars Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan and Tim Meadows. The show is for mature audiences only.Lovitz was nominated for an Emmy his first two

years on SNL. He became known for many characters,including “Tommy Flanagan of Pathological LiarsAnonymous,” “Master Thespian,” “Hannukah Harry”and “the Devil.”After Kattan graduated from high school, he moved

to the L.A. area to join the improv / sketch comedy

group, The Groundlings. He became a featured player on SNL in March of 1996 and a cast member in September of the same year. He became known formany characters, including “Mr. Peepers,”“Mango” and one of “The RoxburyGuys.”Meadows’ start in show business was

as a member of The Second City com-edy troupe alongside future star ChrisFarley. In 1991, he landed a spot on SNLand would go on to become a longtimecast member. Meadows often spoofedfamous personalities including O.J.Simpson, Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods,Oprah Winfrey and Erykah Badu.Tickets are $45 to $65.

Music menYou know them best as Bo and Luke

Duke from the television series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” but Tom Wopat and JohnSchneider are both multi-talented and versatile performers. The two reunite on the stage 7:30 p.m.Sat., March 2 at CCA.Wopat was nominated for multiple Tony awards

and his saloon-style concerts have garnered criticalacclaim nationwide. Schneider is an accomplishedsinger / songwriter and guitarist, as well as aBroadway entertainer.See them swapping stories and singing songs

from their solo careers. Tickets are $36 to $48.For information on shows, call 480-782-2680 or

visit chandlercenter.org.

Public art comes to ChandlerAn innovative, multi-city public art initiative dubbed “IN FLUX

Cycle 3” heads to three Chandler locations beginning this month,thanks to the City of Chandler and Chandler Arts Commission, inpartnership with Scottsdale Public Art.IN FLUX features temporary public art projects by local artists.

These dynamic projects offer new perspective on the connectionsbetween community organizations, local businesses, artists andaudiences.The new temporary public art installations in Chandler can be

found at 260 S. Arizona Ave., 201 S. Washington St. and 51 E.Boston St. The three Arizona artists chosen by Chandler ArtsCommission for the temporary installations are: Ann Morton, tex-tile artist; Craig Randich, sculptor; and Denise Yaghmourian, mixedmedia artist.The temporary artworks will be on display through the summer,

and multiple events will take place promoting the cooperative effort.For more information about the series of installations and the

events associated with the initiative, visit influxaz.com or callChandler Arts Commission Visual Arts staff at 480-782-2696

Top comics featured at CCA SNL comedians, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ duo entertain

DUAL PERSONALITIES:Vicki Lawrence and her most famousfictional character, “Mama,” take thestage in turns Feb. 23 at ChandlerCenter for the Arts. Photo courtesyof CCA

Get swinging with Dixieland jazzMardi Gras may be over, but SanTan Sun area residents can still

enjoy the sounds of New Orleans as the Arizona Classic JazzSociety's monthly jazz party welcomes the Dixie Cats from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 24, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler.The Dixie Cats have been keeping traditional “Dixieland” jazz

alive in the Tucson area since the 1970s. The band specializes inNew Orleans-style jazz that includes gospel, blues and stomps.Collectively, the Cats represent more than 300 years of perfor-mance. The members are all active in big bands, jazz ensembles and the great music of New Orleans.Admission to the concert is $10 for ACJS members, and $15 for

nonmembers. Become an ACJS member on the 24th and get infree; yearly membership for couples is $35 and $25 for individuals.Students younger than 18 are admitted for free. For more information, call 480-620-3941 or visit azclassicjazz.org.

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Dinner theatre with a side of mystery It’s a murder mystery as only

the grand dame, AgathaChristie, could write it, as theInternational Baptist College &Seminary (IBCS) CommunityDinner Theatre presents “The Mousetrap,” Feb. 28through March 1 at IBCS,located on the Tri-City BaptistChurch campus at 2211 W.Germann Rd., Chandler.In a dilapidated manor in

England, eight strangers aretrapped by a blizzard. With amurderer loose in the city,Detective Sergeant Trotterarrives at the manor, believingthe murderer will strike therenext. Suddenly, the phonelines are cut, the roads areimpassable and no one is safe.Will disaster be averted, orwill tragedy strike Monkswell Manor?“The Mousetrap” began as a radio drama in 1947. It debuted on London’s West

End in 1952 and is still running, making it the longest running show of the modern era. IBCS performs this timeless play for its third-annual CommunityDinner Theatre event.Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 p.m. Friday. An English-themed

dinner and play combo is offered on Friday. Tickets are $10 for the show only,and the dinner-and-show combo ranges from $18 to $40, depending on pack-age. A 50-cent service charge is added to all online ticket purchases; show-onlytickets also will be available both nights at the door but seating will be limited.For more details or to purchase tickets, visit ibcs.edu and click on “Events.”

Twist on pesky pea taleStudents from Chandler High School Performing Arts Department present “Once Upon a

Mattress!” at 7 p.m. March 6 through 8 on Chandler Center for the Arts' Main Stage, 250 N.Arizona Ave., Chandler.Those who thought they knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea” may be in for a

surprise. For instance, Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach PrinceDauntless the Drab. And Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling rea-son for reaching the bridal altar post haste.In fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night.By turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar

classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans.Tickets are $9 general admission and $11 preferred seating. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Presale tickets are available beginning Feb. 18 by calling 480-812-7745.

Award-winning actor, comedianand writer Paul Reiser stops atWild Horse Pass Ovations LIVE!Showroom 8 p.m. Fri., March 15to share the stellar comedy he’sknown to deliver in a career thatspans decades. Wild Horse Pass islocated at 5040 Wild Horse PassBlvd. in Chandler.Reiser is best known for his

portrayal of Paul Buchman inthe hit television series “MadAbout You,” which he co-cre-ated and starred in alongsideEmmy award-winner HelenHunt. Reiser earned many awardnominations for his stand-upcomedy and film roles. He also

co-starred in several Hollywoodcomedies and wrote three bestselling books including“Couplehood,” which toppedthe New York Times’ best sellers list.Reiser’s show benefits the

Arizona Music andEntertainment Hall of Fame, anonprofit organization designedto create awareness, educationand recognition around artistand entertainers who influ-enced the entertainment andmusical culture of Arizona.Tickets run $35 to $45 and

are available by calling 800-946-4452. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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MURDER MYSTERY: Snowed-in guests of a crumbling Englishmanor wait to see if a murderer will strike in IBCS CommunityDinner Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie's “TheMousetrap,” Feb. 28 through March 1. Photo courtesy of theInternational Baptist College & Seminary

Reiser brings stories, comedy to Chandler

www.SanTanSun.com Feb. 16 – March 1, 2013 59ArtsLaugh it up in Tempe Tempe's newest comedy series brings the best Valley comics to the

stage Fridays, Feb. 22 through March 29 at Tempe Center for theArts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., in the Lakeside room.The schedule includes: Tony Vicich on Feb. 22; Jonathan Gregory

and Kristofer Royer on March 1; Ken Kaz on March 8; Kirsten Albertson March 15; Improv Night on March 22; and Kevin O’Dea’s Stand-UpComedy Circus on March 29. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. exceptStand-Up Comedy Circus, which begins at 9 p.m.Tickets range from $10 to $25, not including fees. Use promo code

“Tony” for $3 off general admission tickets. For more information ortickets, go to tca.ticketforce.com.

“From the Top,” a showcase foryoung musicians heard weeklyon the Valley’s KBAQ 89.5 FM,tapes a radio broadcast at 7:30p.m. Tue., Feb. 19 at Mesa ArtsCenter, 1 E. Main St., Mesa.The popular NPR program

hosted by acclaimed pianistChristopher O'Riley featuresthe performances and per-sonal stories of extraordinaryyoung classical musicians fromacross the country. Amongthem are 17-year-old cellistPeter Eom from Gilbert. A stu-dent at Highland High School,Eom studies with ThomasLandschoot and plays in thePhoenix Youth Symphony.Also performing is 16-year-

old clarinetist Austen Yuehfrom Phoenix. A student ofAlexander Laing, she currentlyperforms with Phoenix YouthSymphony and performed inNational High School HonorsOrchestra in 2012.

In addition, The PhoenixChildren’s Chorus performsTrey’s composition “OCaptain! My Captain!” basedon the poem by Walt Whitman.Tickets are $20. “From the

Top” can be heard locally onSundays at 7 p.m.; this episodewill air nationally the week ofApril 8.

Potter parodyAmerica’s obsession with the

fictional Harry Potter bookseries spawned the creation ofa fantastic 70-minute parody.“Potted Potter, The UnauthorizedHarry Experience – A Parody byDan and Jeff” comes to MAC Feb.21 through 24.The unauthorized stage play

chronicles all seven Harry Potterbooks from start to finish in askit performed by two actors atbreakneck speed. The show’screators and performers areDaniel Clarkson and Jefferson

Turner, who use an endlessamount of costumes, hilariousprops and comedic songs, andeven play a quick game ofQuidditch that involves audi-ence participation. There iseven a special appearance by afire-breathing dragon.Mesa Arts Center and Mix

96.9 FM are setting out to col-lect Harry Potter books todonate to the PhoenixChildren’s Hospital. Donationsof these and other children’sbooks can be dropped off atMesa Arts Center or the ClearChannel offices, 4686 E. VanBuren St., Suite 300, Phoenix.The cast of “Potted Potter”will make an appearance atthe hospital to deliver thebooks to the children.Tickets to the shows are

available through MAC's BoxOffice at MesaArtsCenter.comor by calling 480-644-6500.

The winner of last year’s AspiringPlaywriting Contest, hosted byEast Valley Children’s Theatre, willhave his work presented on stagethrough Feb. 24 at Mesa ArtsCenter, 1 E. Main St., Mesa.“The Bluebird Prince” is a fairy-

tale By Evan Guilford-Blake ofGeorgia, who created his originalplay based on the French fairytale“The Bluebird” by Madamed’Aulnoy. It is the story of theyoung princess Fiordelisa, whofalls in love with Prince Charmingbut cannot marry him until herstepsister, Trouty, marries. Troutyhas eyes for the prince, too, andwhen he refuses to marry her shehas him turned into a bluebird andlocks Fiordelisa in a tower. Withthe help of magic, determinationand true love, everyone gets their

just rewards.Tickets are $15 for adults and $11

for children ages 17 and younger.Show times vary; some matineeperformances are offered. Call480-644-6500 or access evct.org.

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Youth highlighted, parodied at MAC

LOVE BIRDS: East Valley Children’s Theatreproduction of “The Bluebird Prince” featuresKeith Hendricks as the Bluebird Prince andAshley Skye as Fiordelisa. Photo by EmilyPenrod of Penrod Photography

Saxophonist Marion Meadows graces the stageof the 2013 South Mountain Community CollegeJazz Festival, beginning at 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 22 inthe college’s Performance Hall, 7050 S. 24th St.,Phoenix, north of Baseline Road.The SMCC Jazz Ensemble and SMCC Latin Jazz

Ensemble join Meadows at the concert.

Meadows studied jazz with Anthony Trugliaand at Berklee College of Music, and hasreleased nine albums to date.Tickets are $10 and available at brownpa-

pertickets.com.For more information, call 602-243-8353 or

visit southmountaincc.edu.

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Foodies, art patrons ‘Eat Your Art Out’Kona Grill, Coach & Willie's join the fundraiser

Help raise money for local visual andperforming arts programs by dining at oneof more than 20 area restaurants Tue., Feb.26 for the second “Eat Your Art Out,” forwhich SanTan Sun News is a sponsor.Kona Grill and Coach & Willie's are two

of the 23 participating restaurantsdonating 25 to 100% of the day’s pro-ceeds. The list includes: for breakfast,AJ’s Cafe at the Crowne Plaza SanMarcos Golf Resort; for lunch, Coach &Willie's, Bourbon Jack’s Bar & Grill, Can’tStop Smokin’ BBQ, Dilly’s Deli,Floridino’s, Kokopelli Winery & Bistro,The Living Room, El Palacio Restaurant &Cantina, Pittsburgh Willy’s, SanTanBrewing Co., Serrano’s Mexican FoodRestaurant, The Sushi Room, The HungryMonk, Latitude Eight and NYPD Pizza;for dinner, Coach & Willie's, Kona Grill,Bay Leaf Cafe-India Cuisine, BourbonJack’s Bar & Grill, Can’t Stop Smokin’BBQ, Dilly’s Deli, Floridino’s, Iguana Mack’s, The LivingRoom, Serrano’s Mexican Food Restaurant, The SushiRoom, Vintage 95, CHoP Chandler, The Hungry Monk,Latitude Eight and NYPD Pizza.Restaurant goers can also chat with various “ambas-

sadors” who are at each of the locations to help pro-mote the event. “Celebrity Ambassadors” include Sen.Steve Yarbrough, who will be at AJ’s Café at the CrownePlaza San Marcos Golf Resort; Jess Harter of Mouth bySouthwest at Pittsburgh Willy’s; Miss Tempe at Dilly’sDeli in Chandler; Kristen Marovich with MichelleMacLennan of CCA for lunch at SanTan Brewing Co.;

Bart Salzman at Nando’sfor dinner with a youthmariachi band, MariachiSones del Desierto, at6:30 p.m.; Katrina Pappasof CCA at Bourbon Jacksfor lunch; CCA YouthAdvisory CouncilCelebrity Ambassadors atIguana Mack’s, ChandlerCenter for the Arts; andSanTan Sun NewsPublisher Laurie Fagen,who is scheduled at CHoPChandler that evening.Other ambassadors

include the Chandler CulturalFoundation Board Team of SergioSanchez, David Woodruff, Pat Kruegerand Ana Regalado who will be at D’VineWine Bar & Bistro; a CCF Board Team ofLinda Yarbrough, Steena Murray, Anne

DeRose and Ernie Serrano at Latitude Eight; a CCF BoardTeam of Janet Langley, Rich Frazier, Lorah Neville &Barbara Myerson at Vintage 95; Brooke Radda of AnglesPR and Kelle Harrison at Can’t Stop Smoking BBQ fordinner; and Emma Bribiescas, a former Chandler Police

Department public information officer at The SushiRoom for lunch.Proceeds from the event, proclaimed as Eat Your Art

Out Chandler Day by Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, gotoward Chandler Center for the Arts’ Connecting Kidzprograms, headline acts and the free summer concertseries. In addition, restaurants involved become part ofa $100,000 advertising campaign with their logosincluded in print ads, posters and other information.Foodies seeking a list of all restaurants and location details

can visit chandlercenter.org/eat/restaurant-sponsors.html.

To see what's playing on Valley stages, visit SanTanSun.com and click on "Arts" to read On Stage.WebXtra:

HELPING THE ARTS:Miss Indian Arizona Devanie Duwyenie, left, will be at Hungry Monk during EatYour Art Out on Feb. 26, and Miss Tempe Andrea Malinski and Miss Tempe Outstanding Teen SarahLujan will be greeting patrons at Dilly's Deli in Chandler. Submitted photos

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Youth in Chandler will benefit from the inaugural“Chairitable” fundraiser and free event held from 6 to 9 p.m. Fri., March 15 at Chandler Center for the Arts(CCA), 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.The event features wine tasting, live entertainment,

more than 20 artist demonstrations, “pick-a-prize” raf-fles and live and silent auctions of tables and chairsturned into works of art. These pieces were handpainted, sculpted, beaded and embellished by some ofthe Valley's best artists including Kathleen Escobedo,Kip Sudduth, Alvin Pace, Laurie Fagen, Karen Kacie,Bonnie LouColeman, ChristyPuetz as well asstudents fromKnox GiftedAcademy, KnoxElementary,Galveston, SanMarcos and SetonCatholic. “I am thrilled to

be working with10 creative andenthusiastic stu-dents from KnoxGifted Academy and Knox Elementary School here inChandler,” says local ceramic artist Sandra Ashbaugh,who is overseeing the student artists. “When I ask themwhat they liked best about working on this project, theoverwhelming response has been how happy they are toable to help raise money for art programs for other kids

in the area."Money raised from Chairitable will be

used by the Chandler Arts Commission tobring the arts to thousands of Chandleryouth. Through the Vision Gallery's VisionKidz program, the Commission is creating anartist in residency program that will be provided to local nonprofits free of charge.This program will create a variety of community-minded art projects, promotethe arts through education and bring the

experience of working with anartist into our community. “Through Chairitable, we have the

chance to impact the lives of thou-sands of children throughout theValley,” says Patti Bruno, honorarychair of Chairitable. “Chandler ismaking strides to establish the artsas a priority in their youth throughVision Kidz, the Free SummerConcert Series and the Youth AdvisoryCouncil.”“When we were developing the concept for

‘Chairitable,’ we thought it would be a fun playon words,” explains Eric Faulhaber, visual arts

coordinator with the Vision Gallery. “We asked 50 ofthe Valley’s best artists to donate their time and talentsto transform ordinary chairs and tables into powerfulart to benefit children’s programming.”Event sponsors include: Chandler Arts Commission,

Vision Gallery, Chandler Center for the Arts, SanTan Sun

News, Wood Creations Furniture, Sante Rehab, AllianceBeverage, In Pockets, KBAQ, KJZZ, KUPD, Kent Miller,Serrano’s, Slingshot, Rose Garden Floral, Santa BarbaraCatering, and the Chandler Cultural Foundation.For information on Chairitable, visit

visiongallery.org/Chairitable, where an online auctionbegins soon; on Twitter at twitter.com/VisionGalleryAZHashtag #ChairitableAZ; or on Facebook atfacebook.com/VisionGalleryChandler. For more details,contact Faulhaber at 480-782-2692 or visit vision-gallery.org.

Local nonprofits benefit from first ‘Chairitable’More than 50 artists donating talents to help Chandler youth

FOR ‘CHAIRITY: Kathleen Escobedo, above, with her ready-to-embellish chair and her finishedproject; and Kip Sudduth’s completed chair, left. Submitted photos courtesy of the artists