The Chandler Symphony Orchestra's musicians will host a major event in late January and two more in the months ahead at the Chandler Center for the Arts.

The Tribute to Neil Diamond features Jack Wright and his band on Sunday, January 28, at 3: p.m. The multi-media show is CSO's first ticketed pops concert.

The event was nearly sold out as of Jan.  4. Remaining tickets cost $24 to $30.

Anyone who enjoyed the songs of Neil Diamond in his prime will find something to like in this concert, as the act goes far beyond Hello Again and Sweet Caroline.

Tickets for any CSO shows can be found here or by calling the Chandler Center for the Arts box office at 480-782-2680.

The symphony also has a pair of free shows scheduled at Risen Savior Lutheran Church Worship Center 23620 S. Alma School Road in South Chandler. These shows are Sundays, Feb. 11 and April 14, both at 3 p.m. The concerts are made free by the sponsorship of Desert View Family Medicine.

Also, donations are gratefully received at concerts or online anytime. Click here or mail a check to P.O. Box 6475, Chandler, Ariz., 85246.

If you have IRA funds available, you may want to have a donation sent directly from your account to CSO. If you wish to do that, send an email to c.nowell@chandlersymphony.com for the tax ID number required for these transactions.

Need another easy way to donate to CSO? If you do any shopping at Fry's Food stores or any other online source, you can sign up for some Community Rewards programs that will send us a percentage of your purchase, at no cost to you.  Contact Fry's or goodsearch to find out how.

Any amount you donate is welcome and appreciated during this time; all donations are fully tax deductible.

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