Majestic Phoenix
Local franchise owners for Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in metro Phoenix are breaking off from the cinema chain founded in Texas in 1997. Their rebranded theaters are scheduled to open as Tempe Majestic 7, Gilbert Majestic 8, and Chandler Majestic 9 on September 3. Owners Craig and Kim Paschich will be announcing grand opening events and menu changes on social media.![](https://media1.phoenixnewtimes.com/phx/imager/u/blog/11902972/bear_mother_by_james_johnson_1_.jpg?cb=1642611430)
Bear Mother (detail shown here) by James Johnson is part of the "Art on Deck" exhibit.
Phoenix Airpot Museum
New Skate Deck Exhibit
A new exhibition titled “Art on Deck” recently opened at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Located in a pre-security area at the west end of Terminal 3 on Level 2, the exhibit includes works by Arizona-based artists Di’Orr Greenwood, James Johnson, Duane Koyawena, Toybox Monster, Carson Smith, and Yuko Yabuki. The exhibition will be on view through March 2022.Phoenix Symphony Season
The Phoenix Symphony is getting ready to announce the opening performance for its 75th anniversary season, which is scheduled to occur on Friday, October 22. Symphony performances have been taking place in nontraditional venues during the pandemic, and The Phoenix Symphony has yet to announce where it will be performing during the 2021/22 season.![](https://media2.phoenixnewtimes.com/phx/imager/u/blog/11896762/rachel_lynett-coatc.jpg?cb=1642611554)
Rachel Lynett received the 2021 National Latinx Playwrights Award for Black Mexican.
Arizona Theatre Company