Let me say this, I have lived in the Valley all my life. Yes, I am a full fledged native. The City…read moreof Chandler has rapidly grown over the years and this was my first visit to Chandler Center For The Arts. On this Saturday night the artist performing was Pat Metheney. At the onset before the performance we were told that this would be the last concert of the season. The Chandler Center is going to get a renovation and probably will not be open until late October or early November. This Center houses a large venue and on this Saturday night it was pretty much a sold out crowd. When Pat Metheney came out he didn't waste any time and just started playing. The crowd was really into the music and so was I. The place has provisions for the handicapped and does allow for drinks during the performance. I really don't know what else to add other than the place is impressive. When it opens up again in the Autumn maybe take a look at what they have in the concert venue. I guess we got lucky to attend their last concert of the season.

We came here for the Australian Pink Floyd show and super impressed. The facility was immaculate,…read morethe staff was super friendly and thanked us for visiting several times. I had a margarita for $11.00 and a beer for $6.00. The prices were very reasonable and service was fast and friendly. The bathrooms were also very clean and conveniently located.

Great shows with talented casts, incredible set design, and a wonderful venue!…read more Loved seeing the shows when I lived in town. Definitely miss it now that I've moved away.

The self-appointed king of events is back at it with another venue review. My most recent conquest?…read moreHale Center Theater in downtown Gilbert. This charming theater is located in the thick of the heart of downtown Gilbert. As far as I could tell, they don't have a parking lot but there is plenty of free street and surface lots close by. Just a few minutes away by foot. All theaters have their pros and cons and Hale is no different. It's a intimate theater that probably can seat a few hundred people tops. Which means there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Well, let's talk about the seats. The space between seats is pretty cramped if you're tall (I'm 6'2"). Let's switch gears again. Concessions consists of snacks (no hot food) and beverages. During intermission, they bring a cart out to the stage so you don't have to go to the lobby. Nicely done! Reasonable prices too for a venue. The lobby area gets pretty packed right before the show. Rather than messing with the traffic jam, I went to the other side of the theater and went to the restroom there. It's a one person restroom (not ideal for a venue) but the restrooms by the lobby are larger. I saw Catch Me If you Can at Hale. Looking forward to my next visit!

The Stray Cat always provides an entertaining evening. But the latest production, FETAL, is…read moreextraordinary. Not only is it a look at women's lives under stress, but the humor and anguish is expertly portrayed. Each character has a story to tell, and did so as only the women experiencing the anticipation of a Supreme Court decision could. Kudos to the actors and entire staff of Stray Cat -- as in everything, it takes a village. And Stray Cat has a village and more!

Inexpensive great theater. Easy parking with a great variety of shows. Always good. Central…read morelocation.

We arrived at downtown Mesa about 7:40pm, parking was ample, easy and free. We parked on the street…read morenear the piper parking lot. A short walk had us arriving at the theater about 7:50pm. We easily visited the bathroom and arrived at our seats before the show started. The theater was clean and modern looking. The staff were very friendly and helpful in assisting in finding our seats. The sound quality was excellent. On this night we enjoyed the Australian Pink Floyd concert. They have been covering Pink Floyd for 38 years and doing it quite well. Great show and venue! Highly recommended!

I was so happy to visit the Mesa Arts Center today. There is a very powerful art show on exhibit…read more The wood masks had so much personality and strength. I enjoyed and was so impressed by the show entitled Retablo Sonorense. It featured handmade shoe of cloth and glass, canvases with embroidered people and then painted. The likeness of the embroidered items was incredible. There are two other galleries to enjoy yourself. You may visit the gallery for free. Free street, covered and lot parking available. WiFi available in the gallery.

If you want a magical, unique and well priced venue for your event the TCA is for you. We had our…read moredaughter's wedding reception in the lakeside room and loved the views of the sunset over tempe lake. Service was spectacular and the carering options were delicious. We couldn't have been happier. We even had access to gallery, plenty of parking and a locked dressing room to store all our personal items during the event.

We attended a performance of the Phoenix Gay Men's Chorus at this location. It was our first time…read moreat this venue and we found it to be very comfortable and clean. The parking was easy as there is a garage nearby and the staff at Tempe Center for the Arts were happy to validate the parking voucher to waive the fee. The sound was great and we thought the seats were very comfortable. We would definitely return to Tempe Center for the Arts for future performances or events.

Went for the Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky concert, my first symphony. I didn't do much research into…read morethe actual music itinerary, so I was sad to not hear the classics (Swan Lake, Cinderella, or Romeo and Juliet), but they were absolutely perfect and it was so beautiful. They don't enforce dress codes but everyone came nicely dressed anyway, so it's a nice, comfortable setting for those who stress about dress code. There are plenty of places to get decent priced alcohol and espresso. Some snacks are available, but they aren't allowed in the main hall. There is a bag size policy that applies to non-seethrough bags, so be aware of that. Our bag was less than half an inch bigger than the limit and they were pretty set on denying entry. I didn't see it in the FAQs for dress code, but maybe I was looking in the wrong place so that's on me. Highly recommend, they were beautiful.

My girlfriends and I have a tradition of taking our daughters to see The Nutcracker every year…read more Over the years, we've seen it several times at the Orpheum and also at Arizona Financial Theatre, but this was our first time experiencing it at Phoenix Symphony Hall. The venue itself was lovely and felt very festive, especially with the large Christmas tree welcoming you as you entered the lobby. According to the ticket information, concessions were available, though food wasn't allowed at your seats. Unfortunately, the only food option offered was cookies. The girls were hoping for a few more candy-style snack options to enjoy during intermission, so that was a bummer. We ordered drinks when we first arrived, and the staff member helping us suggested ordering our intermission drinks at the same time so they'd be ready for pickup later--such a smart idea. We did exactly that, and it saved us a lot of time. Restroom lines were long during intermission, so being able to walk up and grab a pre-paid glass of wine without waiting in another line was a huge plus and made it easy to relax and enjoy the start of the second act. Seeing The Nutcracker performed with a live orchestra was very cool and added an extra layer of magic to the experience. The ballet itself was wonderful, as always, and made for a special holiday tradition.

Chandler Opera Company Veteran's Day Concert 2024…read more Emily Morgan Gibson and Richard Gibson have brought us another spectacular concert for the Chandler Opera as co-directors. Richard Gibson who was a serving marine absolutely feels his patriotism deeply and is the perfect person to direct for Veterans Day. The concert was free but money was raised for US Vets Phoenix Chapter to help house local homeless vets. Grammy winning Dr. Isola Jones, guest performer at The Metropolitan Opera, was a featured guest star. Carole Fitzpatrick and Stephanie Weiss were also Guest Soloists. The Marine color guard presented the flag for the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. A 46 voice choir was backed by Jeremy Peterman on the organ/piano/ and guitar and Jerry Peterman on the snare drum, Timothy Moke on the trumpet, and Neil Erickson on bagpipes. Definitely a stadout performance and a big help to the veteran community.

This concert was so enjoyable. A real triumph. The string quartet and piano accompaniment were…read moreoutstanding. Dr. Jeremy Peterman has played piano at every Chandler Opera Company performance since its founding. Dr. Peterman opened the second act with an inspired duet with Double Bassist Catalin Rotaru. All in all 16 musicians, all excellent. The two arias by Emily Gibson were highlights as well as 2 arias by John Pierce Kraft. The next production is A Buncha Broadway August 29 and 31.

I signed up for lessons hoping to correct a speech impediment I have had since middle school. They…read moreswore this was absolutely possible. After about a month or two, I was getting the wildest compliments during lessons "you're going to be a star" and "embrace the fame thats coming your way" "you are about to be on TV" I didn't understand what was going on or even what this TV show was. I was humble and didn't want to ask questions. Before one of the showcases, I was even supposed to have a private meeting with one of her "producers" to record. After long, I realized the same eager crowd that showed up at these "producer showcases" to perform & impress were mostly the same ones coming to lessons. I was told things like "you'll have album in three years" and because of her connections with music stars.....maybe even a collab with Carrie Underwood. There was also *tremendous* pressure to come online and leave a 5-star review. I felt uneasy that things which seemed private and confidential about other students were shared during lessons. I also realized that she seemed to share things about me that I wish she wouldn't have. I wish that I would have walked away when I got to the point I was at...and never got involved with her "showcases" and her producers. I wish I would have trusted the bad feeling in my gut about all of it. It felt like mind games, with the wild promises, and the producers, and how they never talked to me directly about what was going on. I would be ashamed to talk like this to my voice students, and Mr. Riggs probably wouldn't approve of this business modality either. Now, I am trying to find myself again after the grief this has caused in my life. Which is far more than can be fit in this review.

It would be hard not giving her 5 stars because Stephanie is the best in Maricopa County. She does…read morea fantastic job building your confidence, improving your unique style, and she's so much fun to be around. Not only that but she is available online as well, so you don't have to live in the area. Couldn't recommend anyone better.

https://youtu.be/wWwH7NWOAl4…read more 1.5 hour show. Great for adults and kids. Located McDonald and Scottsdale in a small theater. The Davis family makes you feel welcome with cookies and bottled water. The show was above my expectations. My kids 6-13 loved the show. Pass the word. It is the best hidden gem in Scottsdale!

Please sit before reading this review. It contains accounts of witchcraft and occult behavior, and…read moreI will not be held accountable for any injury obtained while reading this review. Had I not witnessed the Davis Circus of Illusion with my own eyes, I would not be able to tell you about it. The Davis Circus of Illusion is a group of three people, headed by 'magician' Craig Davis. I put 'magician' in quotes because of course I am a grown, educated man, and do not believe in magic. I do, of course, believe in witchcraft, which is more how I would describe the events of the evening, as Davis and his associates perform unnatural feats. He is accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Davis, and a bellydancer who goes by the name Myryka. Davis Circus of Illusion is in a great location - right up in the general Scottsdale vicinity. So go eat dinner someplace close, and then come here. If you are a member of a family, bring your entire family. If you are courting a young lady, you may also bring her here. If you are alone, you will be allowed admittance, but probably looked upon with curiosity. Dress is casual, but classy. Imagine what you should be wearing while witnessing OCCULT BEHAVIOR. The event takes place at a joint called Cattle Track, which has a building that serves as kind of a gallery/stage. I do not know if there are any cattle there so please stop asking. Before the show, Davis was talking with some of the early arrivals, his presence tempting them to inquire about the dark arts. I did not listen in on their conversation but I can only imagine he was describing to them the cursed acts he had to commit to obtain his power. As show time drew near, he demonstrated his abilities by reading a man's mind. Upon seeing this I quickly focused my thoughts, locking away the secrets within my mind that Davis might have otherwise been able to gain access to. I suggest you take this precaution ahead of time. The show began with Mrs. Davis singing a few songs. She's got a pretty good set of pipes on her, but I was there for the occult! Davis retook the stage, and almost immediately summoned his bellydancer from some astral plane, and then a bird, which proceeded to stare me down for half the show with his beady black eyes. The obvious conclusion is that the bird was a mind reader as well. After having summoned his minions, Davis now conjured up dark magics for a freakin' hour and a half. Breaking things, making them whole again, reading more people's minds, putting a lady in a box and then trying to crush her with drawers - all kinds of madness. He had his assistant get in a box, and then he collapsed the box and the woman was STILL ALIVE INSIDE even though there was only room for like, her arms and head. Everything else was just smashed. Then, what does he do? Freakin' heals her somehow and makes a new body for her and she's still alive. My wife was all, "It's just larger than it looks - she probably has extra room in there" but I know what I saw. Hah! "Mirrors." People always use mirrors to explain witchcraft, when the truth is far more deadly. Not only is Davis a practitioner of witchcraft, but he also juggles, which I find to be an odd combination. He is apparently one of only a few people in the world who can juggle 7 things at once. Like, actually have all 7 of the things in the air at the same time. I saw him do it, and if you told me that no other human being on earth could juggle 7 things at once, I'd believe you. It was pretty nuts. Anyway, the show was like, 2 hours, and thank god he didn't try to use any of his witchcraft on me, and that bird stayed away from me or I would have gone nuts. Should you go see the Davis Circus of Illusion? Only if you are stout of mind and heart, and are not fearful of mind-bending illusions and inexplicable acts of otherworldly magic. If you're ok with that, then yeah you should probably go.

Great place to kick back and watch a movie. Just remember if you love a recliner, they are only…read morein the first few rows

Majestic Chandler is my family's go-to spot to watch movies outside the house. We enjoy their…read moreunique movie parties- where you can watch classic movies and shout out lines or sing along to the music with everyone in the theater. They also have limited engagements and monthly signatures, along with new releases of course. They always seem to have a good discount going on something, so if you're looking to spend under $10/ticket be sure to check their website or app for the best deals. This location has a full bar in the lobby with many regional beers on tap. You can also order food while in the theater and the friendly servers will bring it to the table between each pair of seats! Wednesdays they have a $5 menu for popcorn, pretzels and more. This is one of few places I can eat popcorn without any digestion issues...not something I can say at the larger rival theaters! The theaters are clean and spacious. While the chairs don't have automated controls to recline, they are large, comfortable and spaced apart so you're not rubbing elbows with the stranger next you. They have a lot of quirky and nostalgic advertisements and videos to watch before the movie starts. You may enjoy these more than your feature film! A few drawbacks are 1) the theaters are smaller than most...so if you're looking to watch a hot new release it may be hard to find seats during prime time. 2) Given the smaller theater, the screen is also on the smaller size. 3) As they deliver food during the movies, you may have workers walking by you often depending your seat choice. Their system isn't foolproof as I had them deliver me food for other people and watch my food go to other people. Overall, if you're looking to avoid the larger theaters and have some older-fashioned fun, this is a great place to visit!