Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace add to the Tempe entertainment mix.

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) August 30, 2007 -- Two of Tempe, Arizona's (www.tempecvb.com) most anticipated grand openings are happening in September 2007: Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace.


The new multi-million dollar Tempe Center for the Arts (www.tempe.gov/tca) (TCA) is scheduled to open to the public on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from noon to 5 p.m. during the Grand Opening Family Day Presented by The Tempe Republic/The Arizona Republic. The visually striking TCA features a state-of-the-art 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. It is located in Tempe Beach Park, on the shore of Tempe Town Lake.

Highlighting the Grand Opening Family Day of Tempe entertainment will be performances from many of the resident companies such as Childsplay, Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences, Tempe Little Theatre and the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. Complimentary food and beverages, family activities and facility tours will also be offered. The gallery will feature two exhibitions. "But It's a Dry Heat" is a humorous commentary on Arizona summers. "Childsplay's 30th Anniversary Exhibition" traces this innovative group from its humble roots to its current status as a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company. Both will be on display until January 11, 2008.

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