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We love Pinterest!

VisitMesa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:08:55 +0000

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, only virtual. So Visit Mesa thought that we would create our own Pinterest account and be part of the action. After all, a picture says a thousand words and we have plenty of them and plenty to say about Mesa! We want to help people decide where to visit, use our tourism bureau as a fun resource while planning their trip, and connect with us after they have left. We also want to create a relationship with the local residents and show them how to experience their own city. Since starting Pinterest, we have found many connections with companies far and wide that have Pinterest accounts. All these efforts to show off Mesa’s many charms are what helps spread the word about our city’s friendly character and uniqueness as a tourism destination. Lucky for us, we can now share these images of Mesa’s great places and spaces with our followers through yet another outlet!

So, take a look at our Pinterest page and you will find boards such as: Places To Stay, Things To Do, Weddings and Events, The Outdoors, Art, Dining, Shopping, and Sports. And let us know if there is a board we haven’t yet created but should! We are always adding more and more pins and boards every day (word of caution: pinning is addicting!).

Pinterest requires an invitation so let us know if you would like an invite. We look forward to seeing you on the site. As Pinterest would say, “Happy Pinning”!

THE SWEET SMELL OF CITRUS

VisitMesa — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:45:49 +0000

Hello, my name is Gayle and I’m known in the office as the resident birdwatcher, hiker, and gardener. I’d like to be able to say that I can pick oranges from my backyard tree but it was planted about a year ago and is too young.

So, what do I do when I want some tasty citrus? Take a drive to the original Orange Patch on Lehi Road. It reminds me of walking into a Midwestern produce market. Right inside the door are samples of navel oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and Arizona sweets — so you can try before you buy. The market also has honey, nuts, chocolate, jams & jellies, dates, ice cream cones, snack mixes and a whole lot more. I recently visited the Orange Patch to have navel oranges shipped to Illinois, Michigan, and Washington. Friends and relatives look forward to receiving some homegrown Mesa citrus every year. They tell me it’s like receiving sunshine in a box. Of course I came home with a 20-pound sack of sweet and juicy navels for my local family and friends. Nothing like locally-grown – how sweet it is!

2nd Fridays in Mesa

VisitMesa — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:36:53 +0000

Today is Friday the 13^th! It is also 2^nd 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 the “Square Mile of Unique Style”, it is really becoming the place to be for shopping and dining. This is the perfect chance to do some local shopping and support the small businesses in your community. I have even taken a personal pledge to “Shop Local” and made this effort for one of my 2012 resolutions.

On the 2^nd Friday of every month Downtown Mesa’s Main Street’s sidewalks fill up with unique vendors and the store fronts stay open late. Every month there is a theme to the event, this month’s is “Film Fest”, and last month’s was “Art Attack”. If you come dressed as your favorite movie star you have a chance to win a prizes. They will also have movie trivia and they will be hosting a Short-Film Contest by local filmmakers.

Starting at 6pm, the art galleries are open to the public. You can grab a coffee at Lo-Fi and some food from a vendor or restaurant and enjoy the live entertainment. Or you can pop in all those cute boutiques you have driven by and never took the time to park the car and go inside.

Whether you want to participate in the theme for the month or just want to enjoy the evening, 2^nd Fridays in Downtown Mesa is a fun spot to check out great vendors and discover small businesses.

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

VisitMesa — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:59:02 +0000

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, unique item sure to get a great reaction this holiday! I enjoy discovering the best local goods and telling others about my hidden gems and fabulous finds! Always shopping for the best deals and dining in town.

I stopped in Blossom Boutique to get some flirty feather earrings and a cocktail ring for my sister’s gift for under $20! For those wanting to book a holiday hair-do, be sure to check out the stylists in the Blossom Salon.

Next stop on Main was Domestic Bliss – a store full of surprises and inspiration for anyone that wants to spruce up their digs. Trendy knick-knacks everywhere, from wall art to candles, clothing, jewelry, house wares, bedding, even unique iPhone and Ipad, and laptop cases which are great for gift giving! Fun odds and ends, couture baby clothes, really cute aprons, is just the place if you are planning to be home for the holidays especially since they have online store as well.

My last stop was to take a peek at Contagious! I would prefer to keep this place my own little secret. Here, I picked up five one-of-a-kind holiday home accent pieces. This way I have a little something to give to all the hosts this season, and may end up with a left over one for myself. For mom’s and anyone shopping for little girls, you will find adorable tutu’s and affordable trending casual apparel and accessories for little ones. Think ribbons and curls! And pink! Plus, they have holiday décor [see photo] and shabby chic accent pieces for the home. A little something for everyone, but the kicker is the price tags! You will be amazed at the deals to be had at this Main Street Mesa boutique.

Shoppers….Start Your Engines!

2nd Friday Night Out: Summer Block Party

GoGo Ginger — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:00:29 +0000

September: Block Party

Second Friday Night Out in DowntownMesa– Theme: Block Party

6-10pm

Free

Shopping, Dining, Entertainment and more, on and aroundWest Main Street.

(480) 890-2613, http://2ndfridaynightout.com
Friend us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mesa.secondfriday

Additional event activities include: fire equipment display and 9-11 tribute, Classic Car Show and a Fantasy Fashion Show.
[ENCREDICON (Evermore Nevermore's Comic Review of Enlightened Drawing & Inscribing Convention!) And ENCREDICON means it’s time again for the 2nd Friday Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fashion Show with outrageous original costumes and character origins!
The 2nd Friday Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fashion Show is sponsored by Evermore Nevermore, the OneOhOne Gallery and Enchanted Touch, and will take place at 8:00 PM, 9/9/11 in the OneOhOne Gallery showroom (101 W. Main Street) during the 2nd Friday Block Party festivities! Join us for September’s 2nd Friday to see some of the craziest costumed characters ever created!]

2nd Friday Night Out: Dog Days of Summer

GoGo Ginger — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:30:21 +0000

Dog Days of Summer

Second Friday Night Out in DowntownMesa– Theme: 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer

6-10pm

Free

Shopping, Dining, Entertainment and more, on and aroundWest Main Street.

(480) 890-2613, http://2ndfridaynightout.com

Event activities include: several dog rescue groups on
board, a dog psychic, hot dog booth, dog caricatures, dog photos, several art
gallery exhibits with related art, lots of our regular activities such as live
bands, art booths, entertainment, and more.

It’s not too hot for this Farmer’s Market – Indoors!

GoGo Ginger — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:28:51 +0000

Super Farm Market is the ONLY Indoor Farmers Market ON A FARM!
Open year-round: Thursdays 4:30pm-7:30pm

The Summer heat hasn’t stopped the Farmers, Ranchers & Business Owners from getting their work done. Super Farm Market is EVERY Thursday night from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Superstition Farm.

This Thursday you can find:

*Farmers with Fresh Organic Produce including but not limited to: Eggplant, Armenian Cucumbers, Carrots, Sweet onions, Green Onions, Spaghetti Squash, Acorn Squash, Zucchini/Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Apples.

*Ranchers with Grass Fed Beef & Free Range Chickens

PLUS
artisans that include Dairy, Fresh Baked Bread, Raw Honey, Eggs, Natural Dog Treats, Salsa, Beauty Products, Gourmet Smoked Salts & Peppercorns, Vegan Crackers, Multiple Types of Cheeses & Butters, Toffee & Brittles, Udder Delights Ice Cream is Available plus Much Much More!!

Dinner is available from Local Food Trucks that will be serving up Burgers, Fry Bread, Tacos & More to have a Family Dinner on a Farm!

Activities for the Kids: Petting Zoo is available (free admission), Feed and hayrides available for only $1. Horse rides 6pm-7:30pm for $3. Milk Bar with 12 Flavors for only $1, Arizona Snow Pit is Free to run
around in and Cool off with the Water Hose!!

Supporting LOCAL has never been easier. You’re local dollars make more “cents” staying
locally. “Put your money where your house is.” (credit LocalFirstAZ.com)Please, join us Thursday on the Farm from 4:30-7:30PM
3440 S. Hawes Rd Mesa, Az 85212
(602) 432-6865

“Like” the Super Farm Market on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SuperFarmMarket

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

GoGo Ginger — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:07:25 +0000

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

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

www.2ndFridayNightOut.com

❤Sweethearts on Main❤ – Downtown Mesa’s 2nd Friday Night Out❣

GoGo Ginger — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:00:28 +0000

2nd Friday Night Out - February 2011

…GoGo Ginger….

VisitMesa.com is Mobile!

VisitMesa — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:07:26 +0000

VisitMesa.com is mobile! Now you can find useful information while you’re on the go. Make your next visit to Mesa convenient as you search for your favorite places to eat, golf, and stay.

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