Arts
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July 18 - July 31, 2015
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Vision Gallery to feature new exhibits BLOW UP, which is organized by the Lesher Center for the Arts by the Bedford Gallery Curator Carrie Lederer, explores the imaginative ways that artists use air as a tool for creating large-scale sculptures and includes imagery that is figurative and abstract. BLOW UP will open at the Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler, with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. These pieces are accessible and rich with meaning that uses perception of space to open a dialogue about pop culture and social norms. “Inflatable structures connote fun and whimsy, and challenge our everyday, feeton-the-ground perspective,” Lederer said. “The show creates a spectacular, immersive environment and taps into our fascination with inflatables with artworks that are surreal, humorous and poetic.” BLOW UP features several large-scale artworks by a diverse roster of internationally renowned artists, which will include Claire Ashley from Chicago; Lee Boroson from Brooklyn; Lewis deSoto from Napa and New York; Patrick Flibotte from Brooklyn; Billie G. Lynn from Miami; Guy Overfelt from San Francisco and Momoyo Torimitsu from New York. BLOW UP will also include a video component featuring documentation of inflatable works by Christo from New York; Jeanne-Claude (1935-2009) and Joshua Allen Harris from New York. For more information, call Yvonne Villareal-Torres at (480) 782-2695. Making faces Vision Gallery will host a new exhibition, “Women Making Faces—Portraits by Arizona
BLOW UP features large-scale artworks created with air. Submitted photo
Women” at the Chandler Center for the Arts from Friday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Oct. 24. This exhibit will feature portraits of some of Arizona’s most renowned women painted by Arizona’s most dynamic portrait artists. The subjects of the portraits are celebrated and energetic Arizona women who have made a difference in Arizona and in communities by working to make Arizona a thriving and vibrant place, honoring them in traditional portraiture, made by some of the best of Arizona’s female portrait artists. Participating portrait artists include: Carole Andreen-Harris, Mary Rochelle Burnham, Linda Fox, Moira Marti Geoffrion, Gini Heywood, Debra Jones, Carla Keaton, Chris Saper, Gay Myers Scheibl and Annette Smith. The Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave. An artists’ reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. A meet and greet reception is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Artists will be in attendance for both receptions; there will be live painting demonstrations during the reception on Sept. 18. For information, call (480) 782-2695.
Guests can enjoy live music from a variety of bands throughout the month of July at Harrah’s AkChin Casino in Maricopa. Submitted photo
Entertainment at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino The Lounge, which offers state-of-the-art sound system, LED lighting effects, a dance floor and a large beverage menu features great live entertainment at Harrah’s AK-Chin Casino. Wednesdays in the Lounge: • Swingtips from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. This nostalgic pop act will have everyone in the audience dancing, singing and maybe even performing on stage during their entertainment variety show. • Bandstand Shows from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. This performance will take patrons on a musical journey through some of the best decades of American pop music. • The Lounge Happy Hour: The Lounge offers happy hour Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Flavor, Monday, July 20 • Karen & Pat, Tuesdays, July 21 and July 28 • The Walkens Duo, Wednesdays, July 22 and July 29 • Stanley Serano Duo, Thursday, July 23 • John Eric Duo, Monday, July 27
Sundays in The Lounge include Karen & Pat July 19 and Unique July 26. Margarita Sundays—Poolside provides patrons with the opportunity to enjoy live music, great food and drink, all while relaxing poolside. Margarita Sundays are from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and include Al Ortiz Trio July 19 and OneGunn Tribute to Bob Marley July 26. National acts slated to play in the casino are Jo Dee Messina at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; and The Wailers at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Country artist Messina, famous for her debut single, “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” is touring to support her new album, “Me. Messina.” The Wailers carry a strong reggae history as the remaining members of Bob Marley & The Wailers. This reggae band has recently recorded with top artist Kenny Chesney and carries a strong Jamaican reggae influence. For a full listing of entertainment this month and for more information, contact Harrah’s Ak-Chin at (480) 802-5000 or visit www.harrahsakchin.com.