Category Archives: Attractions

We love Pinterest!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Have you heard of the new craze, Pinterest? It is very addicting for those “pinning” craft ideas, home décor, planning weddings, and book marking places they would like to visit, and things they want to see. It is like scrapbooking, … Continue reading →

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Fabulous 50 +

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Texas Terrie here, I attended the Lovin’Life After 50 Expo at the Mesa Convention Center yesterday. I thought I would blog about the adventure I took across the street in order to inform our older generation that reads our blog know about this expo … Continue reading →

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2nd Fridays in Mesa

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Today is Friday the 13th ! It is also 2nd Friday Night Out in Downtown Mesa.  If you have not had an opportunity to come enjoy downtown Mesa and what it has to offer, tonight is the night! Known as … Continue reading →

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On your mark, get ready…SHOP! Less than 10 days til’Christmas!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Hi! I’m Kara – Mesa resident and local tourism know-it-all for the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau. There are some great holiday shopping locales we want to tell you about and there is still time left to snag that coveted, … Continue reading →

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Mesa Arts Center – 2011/12 Season Kickoff Party

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Guitars & Handlebars Season Kick-Off Festival: Sept 9-11, 2011 Mesa Arts Center & Mesa Contemporary Arts While the Mesa Arts Center season opening event is now an established tradition, Mesa Arts Center will kick off its 2011 fall season with … Continue reading →

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New Cinema in Mesa!!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

The Midnite Movie Mamacita’s new Mesa theater, The Royale, opens (softly) Friday in conjunction with the downtown association’s monthly Second Friday street party. Christening the screen will be the Canadian action movie Hobo With a Shotgun, based on a winning … Continue reading →

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Downtown Mesa’s 2nd Friday Night Out 7/8/11 BEACH PARTY

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Downtown Mesa’s 2nd Friday Night Out 7/8/11, “Beach Party” 6-10pm, downtown Mesa www.2ndFridayNightOut.com    

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2011 All-Star MLB – Cacti On Parade

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Mesa’s cactus arrived downtown earlier this week. Located on the NE corner of Main & Center St this cactus is part of 10 different statues being displayed throughout the valley to promote the upcoming MLB 2011 All Star Game & … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK – May 7-15

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

The Annual Salute to Travel and Tourism in America The first full week of May is annually recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week, a tradition first celebrated in 1984.  Localized events are presented in cities, states and travel businesses … Continue reading →

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Stargazing – 2 Fabulous, FREE, Family-friendly events

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Stargazing for Everyone @ Usery Park Usery Mountain Regional Park Date: 4/30/2011 Time: 7:30 PM Registration Required: No Fee: $6.00 per car Come watch the sky with us under the expert guidance of Tony and Carole La Conte! Come look through … Continue reading →

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