“THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT! —Christine Walevska, “goddess of the cello”, watched Shen Yun 5 times
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Prepare for an experience that will take your breath away.
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“I just feel blessed. I come away with feeling
I have reviewed about 4,000 shows, none can compare to what I saw tonight.” —Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic
like a better human being for having experienced this magnificent event. It speaks not only to my intellect but to my heart.” —Omega Medina, former senior manager of Classical Awards for the Grammy Awards
“There is a massive power in this
that can embrace the world. It brings great hope… It is truly a touch of heaven.”
“Mesmerizing! I encourage everyone to see
—Daniel Herman, Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic
—Donna Karan, creator of DKNY
“I was uplifted, I was filled with hope. The world is a better place because of Shen Yun.” —Richard Swett, former U.S. Congressman
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and all of us to learn from.”
“There’s nothing like it. Everyone in the audience is going to go home and say, ‘You’ve got to see this show,’ and they’ll be sold out. So get to the ticket office right away.” —Lee Meriwether, actress
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This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You’ll explore realms even beyond our visible world. Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms— classical Chinese dance—along with patented scenographical effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom.
“Absolutely the No. 1 show in the world.”
Art That Connects Heaven & Earth
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hen Yun’s unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multidimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture.
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Tech Shop closure strands EV entrepreneurs BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer
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echShop Chandler is dead – for now. The celebrated workspace in the city’s downtown area closed unexpectedly on Nov. 15 after parent company TechShop announced it was filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The facility, on land owned by City of Chandler and leased to Arizona State University, provided entrepreneurs, hobbyists and students from across the East Valley who paid $150 a month to use its well-equipped space to create a range of products, from woodwork to complex CO2 filters for coal mining. Many details of the bankruptcy are still unclear the wake of the surprise closure – though it is already apparent that the project will not go away without a fight. In the interim, TechShop management reached out to members on Nov. 15 to claim their belongings. Those who could not be reached will likely have to go through the bankruptcy trustee to claim their items, said former TechShop Chandler General Manager Jon Barbara, a Mesa resident. Despite the shock of the closure, TechShop Chandler members are already forming nascent movements to revive the makerspace. One of those movements, led by former TechShop Chandler instructor and Gilbert resident Mike Syfritt, began organizing the next day at Gangplank, a free coworking space in
Chandler near the TechShop site. A week beSyfritt’s group and others are already con- fore the closidering raising money to purchase back the sure, Kern equipment owned by TechShop via the bank- sent a letter ruptcy’s trustee. Though no official figures are to Chandler available on what that would cost, several Tech- Mayor Jay Shop Chandler members on a Facebook group Ti b s h r a e n y have speculated it could cost anywhere from outlining his $200,000 to $400,000. concerns that Chandler See TECH SHOPon page 6 resident David Kern, who immediately began organizing efforts to reopen the facility, estimated that the tools there are worth well over $1 million. Representatives for both Chandler and ASU expressed surprise at the closure. However, invested members of (Photos by Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) Te c h S h o p ABOVE, Geoff Mackey, with Ultimate Protection, uses equipment at TechShop in Chandler Chandler paint a few weeks ago. a slightly differ- TOP, TechShop announced its closure with a notice in its front window. ent picture.
Staff, community rallying around beloved Casteel principal BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer
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asteel High School Principal Sandy Lundberg is the kind of leader who boosts everyone she meets by lifting their spirits and making them feel like they can accomplish anything. That’s why staff members, students, parents and the community say they are rallying around her as she battles a rare type of lung cancer. They are organizing a fundraising event called
Living in the Joy, one of Lundberg’s favorite expressions, from 8 a.m. to noon on Dec. 2 at the high school, 24901 S. Power Road, Queen Creek. For $5, people can eat breakfast and they can also bid on decorated Christmas trees in a silent auction. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each and people can win a variety of gift cards. Proceeds from the event will go to Lundberg’s medical costs. “Sandy’s incredible courage, spirit and positive outlook are inspirational to all of us who know her and those who will come to know her
in the days and months ahead,” said Living in the Joy chair Kara Wilson, Lundberg’s administrative assistant at Casteel High. “She’s a person who has spent her life building relationships with people.” Wilson added. “She makes connections with kids on a daily basis. Her whole focus has been making connections in the community so we can come together and help these kids succeed. Now it’s time for those of us to turn around and return the favor.” See
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