Righteous Brothers, Dave Chappelle performances to help open Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Events Center with a bang

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March brings good fun and great entertainment to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The Righteous Brothers’ legendary music will bring back memories, and comedian Dave Chappelle will keep you in stitches! Both events happen at the all-new Events Center Theater at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Come check out the updates to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino while you enjoy one or both great acts!

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The Righteous Brothers perform on Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m. Members Bill Medley and Bucky Heard have released many favorite tunes over the years, including “Unchained Melody” and “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration.” Another one of their popular hits, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” is the most played song in radio history, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Righteous Brothers as honorees in 2003. Doors open at 7 p.m. for their show, which is sure to please and is recommended to all ages.

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Next, comedian Dave Chappelle takes the stage for two shows, on April 5 and 6, at 8 p.m. A stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer, Chappelle started his film career in the favorite movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He also appeared in hilarious flicks like The Nutty Professor, Con Air, You’ve Got Mail, and Undercover Brother. On TV, Chappelle starred in the shows Brothers and Chappelle’s Show. After leaving Chappelle’s Show, he resumed performing stand-up comedy around the country. Known for his trademark wit and sharp, irreverent social comedy, Chappelle will keep you laughing all night!

Tickets for the Righteous Brothers and both Dave Chappelle shows are available online at Ticketmaster.com. Get your seats now, before they sell out!

The brand-new Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino seats 2,000 and is part of the property’s overall expansion, expected to be completed in April. Other improvements include a 12-story hotel tower, new restaurants, a 730-space parking garage and updates to the casino. Come check out all the great improvements to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.