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	On Repeat: Peter Bugg's Playlist Visual Arts Coordinator Peter Bugg shares the music that moves him.
	On Repeat: Cynde Cerf's Playlist Marketing and Communications Coordinator Cynde Cerf shares a playlist of the tunes that keep her company all day long.
	On Repeat: Sai Powers Playlist Patron Services Coordinator Sai Powers shares just a little snippet of her usual 68-hour (!!!) playlist.
	On Repeat: Jillian Nakornthap's Playlist Exhibits Curator Jillian Nakornthap shares her ultimate chill-out playlist.
	On Repeat: Judi Johnson's Holiday Playlist Marketing Coordinator Judi Johnson shares the holiday classics that make it feel like Christmas.
	Watch Party: Catapult Chandler Center for the Arts is proud to present its CCA Anywhere Family Series.
	Chandler Cultural Foundation Appoints LaTricia Woods to Board Chandler Cultural Foundation, the non-profit managing Board for the Chandler Center of the Arts, has appointed La Tricia Harper Woods as a new member.
	Staff Spotlight: Cynde Cerf Cynde Cerf is the marvelous marketing mulititasker for Chandler Center for the Arts.
	Watch Party: Lee Rocker This watch party is gonna "Rock This Town" tonight!
	Watch Party: The Hit Men Are you ready to party?
	Updates and Information for Our Patrons Get the latest on Chandler Center for the Arts and its performances
	Watch Party: Naturally 7 Enjoy the vocal stylings of a capella group Naturally 7.
	Artist Interview: Kristen Drathman We adore Kristen Drathman, our artist profile this month. We are incredibly fortunate to call this Arizona native and ASU alum our Kids Camp Director, inspiring youth for more than 10 years at the CCA. She has charisma, talent, energy and a voice...wow, what a voice!
	CCA Anywhere: Alpin Hong Join this CCA favorite and piano genius for a mini-performance he filmed at his home.
	CCA Anywhere: Arroz con Mango Enjoy the sounds and rhythms of Arroz con Mango, recorded on our CCA Main Stage. We bet you can't sit down for this performance; this is music made for dancing!
	Staff Spotlight: DJ Hernandez DJ Hernandez is the reason your favorite CCA artists sound so good.
	CCA Anywhere: North Wind In this installment of CCA Anywhere: North Wind, a genre-bending artist using futuristic technology to create cinematic musical experiences for audiences.
	CCA Anywhere: Jácome Flamenco Enjoy Jácome Flamenco’s production of DUET, filmed on the CCA Main Stage as part of our CCA Anywhere Series.
	CCA Anywhere: Ensemble Mik Nawooj Ensemble Mik Nawooj shares their special blend of hip-hop and classical music.
	Staff Spotlight: Terri Rettig Meet Assistant Manager Terri Rettig!
	Staff Spotlight: Jillian Nakornthap Jillian Nakornthap makes the Vision Gallery come to life.
	Artist Interview: Dmitri Matheny We did a little Q & A with Dmitri Matheny, jazz artist, flugelhorn master and CCA favorite, to get to know him a little better. He has a great music recommendation list at the bottom of his interview. Keep an eye on our website and social on May 7; we'll be posting one of his live performances.
	CCA Anywhere: Dmitri Matheny Award-winning jazz musician Dmitri Matheny performs for CCA patrons, accompanied by pianist Darrell Grant.
	VIDEO: Folklorico Dance Lesson Join Vanessa Ramirez, Executive Director and founder of Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli, as she demonstrates the steps of a traditional Mexican folklorico dance.
	PLAYBACK: Folklorico Dance Lesson Join Vanessa Ramirez, Executive Director and founder of Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli, as she demonstrates the steps of a traditional Mexican folklorico dance.
	Socially Distant Greetings from Boney James Boney James sends love to friends & fans in Chandler.
	Artist Interview: Vanessa Ramirez Learn more about Vanessa Ramirez, Executive Director and Founder of Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli (BFQ) and President of C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona. With her vision and creativity, the CCA has built a partnership that produces one of our most successful events every year - the Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival.
	Staff Spotlight: Larry Barkan Larry Barkan is the heart of our box office.
	Artist Interview: LP & the Vinyl We did an interview with LP & the Vinyl to learn more about their debut album, what is inspiring them today and what are they listening to. Don't miss their virtual album release party on April 25 at 4 p.m.!
	Socially Distant Greetings from Meow Meow A brief "hello" - and "see you soon."
	Staff Spotlight: Jason Krull Jason Krull is the wizard behind the soundboard at Chandler Center for the Arts.
	Staff Spotlight: Sai Powers Meet Sai Powers, our Patron Services Coordinator.
	Staff Spotlight: Dean Hannula Dean Hannula has worked with Chandler Center for the Arts for 25 years!
	CCA Membership: Do Something Great for the Community Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) members account for our most loyal ticketholders. They get double the perks - feeling great about supporting a nonprofit organization and wonderful benefits they can use at the CCA.
	The Wit & Wisdom of Buddy Guy Buddy Guy is a genuine American treasure.
	Artist Interview: Meow Meow *A Woman of Mystery, History and Music* Coming to the CCA on April 11
	10 Iconic Bernadette Peters Roles Bernadette Peters has graced the stage and screen with her unforgettable voice (and hair!) in myriad iconic roles.
	9th Annual Eat Your Art Out Chandler Forget your lunch tomorrow! It's Eat Your Art Out Chandler, the annual fundraiser where you eat, restaurants donate and the arts flourish.
	Ask Me Anything: Lucia Micarelli You asked, and Lucia Micarelli answered! The violin superstar answers fan questions ahead of her February 23, 2020 performance at Chandler Center for the Arts.
	Just Announced: Jesse & Joy Live They're bringing their U.S. tour to Chandler. Tickets go on sale Feb 14.
	Winter Season Preview We're only halfway through our 30th Anniversary season. There's a lot more to experience!
	Boz Scaggs: Out of the Blues Tour 2020 Just added to the season - tickets go on sale this week!
	Coming to the CCA: Nellie McKay Don't miss this playful, sultry and witty singer-songwriter on February 8
	Be an Informed Consumer Steps to savvy safe online ticket-buying from the CCA's Box Office Supervisor
	On Sale This Week - Amy Grant The incredible Amy Grant was added to the 2019-2020 season. Tickets go on sale this week!
	Celebrate Your CCA Memories with a Tax-Deductible Gift Support the arts in your community with a year-end gift to Chandler Center for the Arts
	Coming to the CCA: Black Violin "Showoff" from their new album, Take the Stairs
	Zoppé Italian Family Circus A Chandler Tradition for 11 years, experience magic under the big tent with Zoppé's La Nonna.
	Artist Q & A: Jimmy Carter from Blind Boys of Alabama The Blind Boys of Alabama are coming to the CCA to get audiences in the mood for the Christmas season on Friday, December 13. Jimmy Carter, one of the members of Blind Boys of Alabama, shares what inspires him.
	Coming to the CCA: LeAnn Rimes Don't miss seeing this incredible multi-platinum country singer.
	Coming to the CCA: We Will Rock You Featuring Queen’s greatest hits including Radio Ga Ga and Bohemian Rhapsody, more than 16 million theatergoers have experienced the thrill of this smash musical that brings the scale and spectacle of the band’s legendary live performances.
	Artist Q & A: Mackenzie from New Power Generation Chandler Center for the Arts sent questions to Mackenzie, the lead singer for New Power Generation.
	Coming to the CCA: Take Me to the River - New Orleans Live! Don't miss this show packed with three generations of legendary NOLA talent, featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Ivan and Ian Neville, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and Big Chief Romeo.
	The Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance was creative era for the Black community, known for the rise of influential musicians, writers, artists and photographers. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, learn more about this time period's origins and what it created.
	Chandler Center for the Arts Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with 20th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival and Escenas de Mexico Exhibition As Chandler celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in September and October, the Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present three programs that celebrate the music, dance and culture of the Hispanic community.
	It's Time to Celebrate...Like it's 1989! Go back to 1989 and join the CCA for its 30th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, August 24 - 25
	Chandler Center for the Arts: This is who we are Celebrating 30 years this year, Chandler Center for the Arts is embracing its past and its future as an engaging, welcoming, innovative space that serves a diverse and growing community. Located in the center of vibrant and thriving Downtown Chandler, the Center uses creativity and inspiration to bring people together through performances and exhibitions. This is who we are. And, it is all because of our community.
	Chandler Center for the Arts Unveils New Visual Brand Identity A new contemporary mark reflects the next stage of programs and performances at the Center, while honoring the timeless appeal of an iconic venue and its 30-year history
	Chandler Center for the Arts 30th Anniversary Season The Center hosts a broad variety of events and performances throughout the year, including Broadway and theater, comedy, dance, music, family-oriented and seasonal events. The Center’s Pick 5 Series subscriptions are available to the general public, saving $6 per ticket when a patron curates his or her own season of five or more shows.
	Create Your Own Season of Shows and Save We have an amazing season of performances for every taste!
	Become a Member and Help us Celebrate 30 Years! The 2019/2020 promises to be one of the best seasons ever at the CCA as we celebrate 30 years in the community. Be part of the celebration by becoming a member today — get access to create your Pick 5 Series Subscription before the general public and get some of the best seats available!
	Chandler Center for the Arts Awarded Thunderbird Charities Grant Thunderbird Charities Grant provides funds to support arts programs for youth
	New State-of-the-Art Sound System Installed at Chandler Center for the Arts The CCA is the first performance venue in the United States to have the AiRAY system from CODA Audio.
	Funky Divas: En Vogue returns to the Chandler Center to serve ‘Electric Café’ Recognized as one of the top-five, highest-selling American female music groups in history, En Vogue, currently consisting of Herron-Braggs, Terry Ellis and Rhona Bennett, has sold over 20 million
	Here's where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Phoenix - 3/17: Skerryvore Head to the Chandler Center for the Arts in downtown Chandler for a free concert with the Scottish band Skerryvore.
	Scottish Band Playing Free St. Patrick’s Day Show in Chandler Recognized twice as Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year,” Skerryvore is a seven-piece band creating a fusion of folk, rock, traditional Scottish music and Americana that represents all of the eight in
	‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ uses sass to sell With Dixie reacting her way through each show with her seemingly effortless sass and style, no two performances of the Dixie’s Tupperware Party will ever be the same – other than her speech getting
	Family Affair: The 5 Browns make classical music on 5 pianos The 5 Browns have changed the genre of classical music while they play it on five pianos.