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"Full Circle: Recycled into Art"
October 3, 2008 - February 8, 2009 |
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Times: Tues-Sat, 10-4; Sun, noon-4
http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Location: Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N. Robson, downtown Mesa
Phone: 480-644-2467
Admission: $5.50 for everyone over the age of 1; free parking
 Who says junk is worthless? It's all the RAGE! The Arizona Museum for Youth's newest exhibition: Full Circle: Recycled into Art makes the chic notion, "Trash to treasure," trendy again. That’s right, what’s old is now new again.
In this innovative exhibition, artists engage their craft by transforming discarded items and junk into objects that have beauty, meaning, and form. Ingenious ideas are applied by recycling broken toys into human sculptures, discarded street signs into chairs, and old watches into faithful watch dogs. There’s so much to see and learn. Come experience hip works of recycled art at AMY today. It’s fun the whole family can join in while learning to make old junk… stylish, useful, and modern. AMY is also pleased to collaborate with the City of Mesa’s Solid Waste Department on this exhibition to inspire and educate visitors to: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle!
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"Way to Glow! Scott McNeill"
October 3, 2008 - February 8, 2009 |
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Times: Tues-Sat, 10-4; Sun, noon-4
http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Location: Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N. Robson, downtown Mesa
Phone: 480-644-2467
Admission: $5.50 for everyone over the age of one
 Artwork that glows in the dark. That's exactly what artist Scott McNeill creates by casting dazzling bas‐relief sculptures using materials that have really unusual color properties. Children become mesmerized as they immerse themselves in a world of illumination and color. His astonishing artwork contains a light‐sensitive material that absorbs ultraviolet light, allowing each piece to glow with rich brilliant colors.
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"Holly Jolly Christmas"
November 20, 2008 - December 25, 2008 |
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Times: Matinee and evening performances
http://www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Location: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, SE corner Higley and Brown roads, Mesa
Phone: 480-325-6700
Admission: Evening, $51-$54; matinee, $45; children (ages 12 and under), $22; show only, $25
 Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends as they celebrate the holidays in Holly Jolly Christmas. This delightful annual treat is the perfect way to get your family into the spirit of the season. Featuring Broadway-style dancing, stunning costumes and the traditional favorites you know and love, this festive revue will warm your heart and dazzle your senses!
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"The Winter's Tale"
November 27, 2008 - December 20, 2008 |
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Times: Thurs-Sat, 7:30 pm; Sun, 3 pm
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location: Piper Repertory Theater at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone: 480-644-6500
Admission: $12.50 - $33.50
 "It is required you do awake your faith." proclaims Paulina to the hushed onlookers as this mystical tale draws to its final revelatory moments. Southwest Shakespeare Company brings you up close as it explores Shakespeare's beautiful romance of forgiveness, hope and the triumph of love. The Winter's Tale includes some of Shakespeare's most beautiful verse, bohemian celebration and even a marauding bear. Join us for this special holiday experience where second chances can happen, and a family's love can overcome the greatest obstacles.
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Winter Wonderland Miniature Golf
November 27, 2008 - January 4, 2009 |
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Times: Mon-Thurs, 10-10; Fri-Sat, 10-midnight; Sun, noon-10
http://www.golfland.com
Location: 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa
Phone: 480-834-8319
Admission: $7.75; make a canned food donation and receive a $2 discount on golf
 Golfland's King Arthur's Quest miniature golf course will feature thousands of festive lights, dazzling displays and falling snow.
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ZooLights
November 27, 2008 - January 11, 2009 |
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Times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
http://www.phoenixzoo.org
Location: 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
Phone: 602-914-4301
 The magic begins after the animals at the Zoo go to sleep! Jengo the talking giraffe will return to entertain kids, Stingray Bay will be open with some new species to touch, plus there will be an all new dancing tree show! ZooLights is one of the largest holiday light shows in the southwest with 2.5 million lights, hundreds of custom lighted animal displays with new ones appearing every year, carousel rides, camel rides, wagon rides and more!
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"Nutcracker"
November 28, 2008 - December 27, 2008 |
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Times: Early matinees (10:30 lunch, 11:30 show), regular matinees (noon lunch, 1 p.m. show); twilights (5:30 dinner, 7 p.m. show)
http://www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Location: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, SE corner Brown and Higley, Mesa
Phone: 480-325-6700
Admission: $16 (includes meal and show)
 Broadway Palms Children's Theatre shows are fun for everyone! Children's Theatre presentations are performed by professional actors with full-scale sets, costumes and lighting. A unique kid-friendly luncheon buffet includes such favorites as sliders, corn dogs, macaroni & cheese, pizza, chicken fingers, pudding and more. Nutcracker is a holiday musical to delight children of all ages! Select show dates; call for day and time.
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Holiday Light Display at the Mesa Temple
November 28, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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Times: 5:30 to 10 p.m.
http://www.christmastemplelights.com
Location: 525 E. Main St., Mesa
Phone: 480-964-7164
Admission: Free
 For over 25 seasons, the historic Mesa Temple with its beautifully manicured grounds has become the backdrop for a Christmas celebration of lights and music. This season, 750,000 colorful lights will blanket the front and garden areas at the Temple Visitors' Center. The Temple Garden Christmas Concert Series begins promptly at 7 p.m. and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Early seating is encouraged due to limited seating availability. Free parking is available south of the Temple in adjoining parking lots and on neighboring streets.
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"A Christmas Carol"
December 3, 2008 - December 23, 2008 |
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Times: Thurs-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sat matinee, 3 p.m.
http://www.haletheatrearizona.com
Location: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
Phone: 480-497-1181
Admission: $16 - $25; free parking
 The retelling of Charles Dicken’s magnificent and timeless tale will be this seasons treat! Our traditional dramatization of Ebenezer Scrooge’s life-altering Christmas Eve is sure to put holly in your heart each Christmas season. Don’t miss out on this powerful and enchanting musical experience!
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Country Christmas and Winter Wonderland
December 3, 2008 - December 28, 2008 |
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Times: Wed-Fri, 6-9 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-9 pm
http://www.schnepffarms.com
Location: Schnepf Farms, Cloud and Rittenhouse roads, Queen Creek
Phone: 480-987-3100
Admission: $5 per person
 Dancing lights, animated to music, the entire farm park will be filled with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, beautiful displays, bonfires marshmallow roasting. The train ride will take you thru an amazing light display and drop you at Winter Wonderland where you can enjoy a beautiful musical show for as long as you would like or you can take the hay ride out to visit Santa's Deer Farm where you can feed "live" deer. The hay ride will also make stops at Winter Wonderland and Schnepf Family Museum. We will even have a small ice skating rink so you can enjoy a unique experience in Arizona. Ice skating will be an additional cost. You can bring your own shoes, or rent some from the farm.
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National Geographic Live! Speaker Series
December 3, 2008 |
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Times: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location: Ikeda Theater at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone: 480-644-6500
Admission: Single ticket prices: $26, $28, $34, $38
 Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project
Population Geneticist, Spencer Wells
Using DNA samples, Wells takes us on an international journey to trace the migration routes of our ancient ancestors, revealing an incredible tapestry of human diversity.
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51st Annual Christmas Idea House & Home Tour
December 4, 2008 - December 6, 2008 |
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Times: Fri., 4 to 9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
http://www.christmasideahouse.org
Location: 1550 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa
Phone: 480-649-XMAS
Admission: $10
 The theme for 2008 is Whimsical Wishes and the event will be held at the home of Martin and Ingrid Smith. Martin and Ingrid have designed, built and decorated this lovely 8,800 square foot home located in northeast Mesa. It is a beautiful home with French Country furnishings with special emphasis on both interior and exterior architectural detail. Many different textures and mediums have been used to amaze and awe your eye! This is a must see home. As part of the home tour we will be offering an array of handcrafted Christmas items for your home as well as gourmet treats and gifts for your family and friends.
The Preview Gala Dinner on Thursday begins at 5:30 p.m. and features a home tour, gourmet dinner, and silent auction. As a guest at Gala, you will be the first to visit the home and have first chance to purchase items. Admission is $90 per person. There will be two seatings at the Sneak Peek Brunch or Lunch on Friday. Brunch will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by the home tour, and lunch will be from 11:30 to 12:30 followed by the home tour. You will enjoy a delicious catered meal after which you will be able to participate in the home tour. Admission is $50 per person.
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Out to Lunch: The Rollands
December 4, 2008 |
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Times: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location: Wells Fargo Garden on the Shadow Walk at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone: 480-644-6500
Admission: Free
 This lunchtime concert will feature fiddle, bluegrass and country. Chairs and some lawn seating are available -- stadium cushions and blankets are welcome. Brown bags and picnic baskets are welcome.
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Wynonna Christmas
December 4, 2008 |
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Times: 8 p.m.
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location: Ikeda Theater at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone: 480-644-6500
Admission: $42, $52, $67
 Wynonna is taking her critically acclaimed holiday album, A Classic Christmas, on the road this holiday season. Spreading festive cheer across the country, Wynonna will combine her smooth vocals and tremendous live presence in an unforgettable performance that will warm the heart and inspire the spirit.
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David Benoit: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
December 5, 2008 |
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Times: 8 p.m.
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location: Ikeda Theater at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone: 480-644-6500
Admission: $35, $45, $55
 See the holiday TV tradition live! Join jazz pianist David Benoit and his band as they bring Vince Guaraldi's magical music from the "Peanuts” Christmas Specials to life. Relive the joy of youth as “Christmas Time Is Here,” “Linus & Lucy"s Theme,” and all your other favorite melodies from this wonderful Charles Schultz special sparkle under David’s masterful touch.
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ShowUp.com
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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http://www.showup.com
 ShowUp.com features a comprehensive calendar of the Valley's arts and cultural events, as well as an on-line Ticket Marketplace that sells last-minute discount tickets.
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Tours of Queen Creek Olive Mill
February 29, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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Times: Tues – Sat, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Sun, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
http://www.queencreekolivemill.com
Location: 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek
Phone: 480-888-9290
Admission: $5 per tour
 Tours are offered hourly at Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona's first working olive farm and mill. Here, they press Arizona's finest extra virgin olive oil from nine different varieties of olives all hand picked olives and blended to make one of the world’s finest extra virgin olive oils. Each tour is 30 minutes and designed to educate you on Olive Oil, the different varieties of olives grown around the world and what specific types we grow here for the express purpose of creating Arizona’s own high quality EVOO. You will also learn why Arizona is a prime location for growing olives, the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and why it is recommended by doctors and nutritionists. Follow your tour with a visit to the Mill Store and del Piero, the Tuscan-inspired eatery featuring gourmet sandwiches, panini's as well as soups, salads, gelato and espresso.
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Dairy Farm Tours at Superstition Farm
March 1, 2008 - December 27, 2008 |
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Times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
http://www.superstitionfarmtours.com
Location: 3440 S. Hawes Rd., Mesa
Phone: 480-986-7781
 Offered on a walk-in basis, city slickers looking to learn more about farm life are invited to a dairy farm tour at Superstition Farm, located in southeast Mesa. Every Saturday one-hour tours are offered at 10 a.m. and Noon aimed at demonstrating to visitors daily life on a working "agritourist” family farm. In addition to learning about modern dairy operation and how farmers work to be environmentally conscious, guests also discover the dedication taken to the care, comfort, and health of every animal. Also on site is a petting zoo, a Milk Bar featuring a dozen flavors including Butterscotch and Peaches & Cream, and the Mooster's Moo-tique, a fully stocked boutique featuring toys, novelty items, games, candy, fresh eggs, cheeses, and local jams and honey. Not to be missed is the Udder Delights homemade ice cream!
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