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  • Ostrich festival in Chandler Arizona
    CultureDose of HistoryOnly in ArizonaRecreation
    By Taylor Haynes
    March 13, 2020
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    Ostrich Festival Celebrates Chandler’s Unique History

    Ostriches in Chandler, Ariz. It sounds absurd, but the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. And, turns out, these large, flightless birds are inseparable from this Arizona city’s history. Chandler’s founder was none other than Dr. A.J. Chandler, an engineer, veterinarian and – apparently – ostrich rancher. The doctor thought he could cash in on ...
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  • ArtNatural SurroundingsOnly in ArizonaValley of the Sun
    By Sam Lowe
    November 3, 2012
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    One Thousand Tumbleweeds Needed for Chandler Christmas Tree

    CHANDLER -- This city may be the only one in the nation facing a shortage of materials required for building a Christmas tree. Every year since 1957, Chandler has erected a Christmas tree composed entirely of tumbleweeds, chicken wire and paint.
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  • "Her Secret is Patience" by Janet Echelman
    ArtValley of the Sun
    By Andrea Aker
    October 28, 2012
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    7 Quirky Sculptures Around the Valley

    The Valley's diverse population brings some very diverse art as well. Here are some of our favorite pieces.
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  • ArtNatural SurroundingsValley of the Sun
    By Sam Lowe
    January 12, 2012
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    Tree Stump Sculptures Adorn Chandler Golf Course

    CHANDLER -- After summer monsoon winds knocked down several large trees on the SunBird Golf Course in 2005, the course operators decided that, rather than tear out the stumps, they'd turn them into works of art. So they hired local artist Bob Jordan, commonly known as "Chainsaw Bob," to convert the stumps into sculptures.
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