UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle closes temporarily due to COVID-19 concerns

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UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle recently announced plans to temporarily close in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time UltraStar has closed its doors since the center opened more than seven years ago. The closure was effective at the end of business on Wednesday, March 18.

There were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. But the management team made the decision to close the facility in the best interest of the health and safety of their team members and guests. The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle is following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

Throughout the news of COVID-19 pandemic, UltraStar took precautionary measures, including canceling large events and limiting the number of guests in its theaters, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

In a Facebook post, the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle encouraged its guests to “come together to keep our family and friends safe and healthy,” and to “keep the spirit of Film, Food, and Fun alive during this temporary hiatus.”

The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle will be back and ready to celebrate! Stay safe and healthy and see you soon!

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.