AARP and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are teaming up to host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month in April targeted at individuals over the age of 50 who want to start or grow their own business.

Tim O’Shea, owner of Encore Catering and an Ahwatukee Foothills resident for more than 20 years, announced that Chef Michael Callison, who also lives in Ahwatukee, and formerly of Callison Culinary Arts, will join Encore Catering as head chef. Encore Catering is the upscale division of Picnic Specialties in Chandler. For information call, (480) 961-0300 or visit www.encorecateringaz.com.

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A singular focus by a coaching staff and a high school football team can be hard to come by these days.

By all accounts, Clara Jenck and Ben Fitch performed beautifully.

Junior Jalen Brown has been starting for Mountain Pointe for three years.

More than 62 wigs later, the musical “Hairspray” opens Friday at Mesa Arts Center.

Just the thought that oil prices may go up could be one reason they are, according to one Arizona State University professor.

Two weeks ahead of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Valley actress Patty Stephens will bring the 16th president’s wife to life on a Chandler stage.

Connecting to Serve is encouraging Ahwatukee Foothills residents to "Give to Love, Love to Serve" this weekend with a benefit dinner at Lexus of Chandler on Saturday.

Connecting to Serve is encouraging Ahwatukee Foothills residents to "Give to Love, Love to Serve" this weekend with a benefit dinner at Lexus of Chandler on Saturday.

Now that October is upon us and football season is well under way, it is time for Chandler Recreation school intersession camps to begin next week followed by a variety of all-ages community special events later in the month. From the annual Day of Play event to Rhythm Fest to Halloween festivities, October offers a lot of outdoor fun opportunities and the promise of cooler temperatures to help us forget about the long summer.

Now that October is upon us and football season is well under way, it is time for Chandler Recreation school intersession camps to begin next week followed by a variety of all-ages community special events later in the month. From the annual Day of Play event to Rhythm Fest to Halloween festivities, October offers a lot of outdoor fun opportunities and the promise of cooler temperatures to help us forget about the long summer.

Now that October is upon us and football season is well under way, it is time for Chandler Recreation school intersession camps to begin next week followed by a variety of all-ages community special events later in the month. From the annual Day of Play event to Rhythm Fest to Halloween festivities, October offers a lot of outdoor fun opportunities and the promise of cooler temperatures to help us forget about the long summer.

The Webb Center is presenting an array of male pianists during the 2011-2012 season, titled the “Piano Men Series.” 

Featuring five well-known pianists in four performances, the series will include the musical stylings of Broadway, classical, blues, jazz, standards, and contemporary music.

Ask Danielle Olawski, 2, who her favorite Disney princess is, and her answer comes in an instant. "Cinderella."

May I be frank?

May I be frank?

Actors Theatre

Actors Theatre