Celebrate International Museum – May 18, 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011 by
Celebrate International Museum Day
May 18,  2011

Central Arizona is home to nearly 100 diverse museums in the Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. Museums in the area are participating in International Museum Day,
which raises public awareness about the vital role museums play in their communities. Every year since 1977 museum day is celebrated worldwide with as many as 30,000 museums organizing activities in over 100 countries.

To celebrate, the following museums are offering great ways to explore their venues at no cost, or at a discount…

Arizona Historical
Society Museum at Papago Park
Free  admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10 a.m.‒4 p.m.

Arizona Military Museum
Free admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 1‒4p.m.

Arizona Museum of Natural History
Buy one admission get one free
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 1‒4 p.m.

Arizona Science Center, Children’s Museum of
Phoenix
and Phoenix Art Museum
Free admission for reciprocal membership
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, through Sunday, 22 May
2011.

Barbara Anderson Girl Scout Museum
Free admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 9 a.m.‒4 p.m.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Two-for-one museum admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 8 a.m.‒2 p.m.

Desert Caballeros Western
Museum
Free  admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10 a.m.‒5 p.m.

Heard
Museum
Heard Museum North Scottsdale
Two-for-one museum admission (up to four people)
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 9:30 a.m.‒5 p.m.

Musical Instrument Museum
Discounted admission and special programs
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 5‒9 p.m.
Five-dollar discount off of regular admission and a range of free performances and demonstrations.

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological
Park
Free  admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 9 a.m.‒4:45 p.m.

River of Time Museum
Free admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 1‒4 p.m.

Scottsdale Historical Museum
Free admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10 a.m.‒5 p.m.

Shemer Art Center and Museum
Free admission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10 a.m.‒3 p.m.

Central Arizona museums have something for everyone
‒
history, art, science, anthropology ‒ explore the diversity!

Hours and offers subject to change.
Please visit www.azcama.com for full details and up to date restrictions.
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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 nationwide to champion the power of travel. It was established as National
Tourism Week when the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution in 1983 designating the week to be celebrated in May. In a White House ceremony, President Ronald Reagan signed a Presidential Proclamation urging citizens to observe the week with “the appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
Since its establishment, the U.S.travel community has collectively marked the event in a number of creative ways, from staging local rallies and conducting media outreach to securing proclamations and resolutions from local legislative bodies.

courtesy: http://www.ustravel.org/marketing/national-travel-and-tourism-week

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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 telescopes and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. When visible, view the craters of the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn. We will have information about the Challenger Learning Center of Arizona. This is truly a fun night out! Come alone or bring your entire family. No pets, please. We encourage you to bring your own binoculars or the family telescope but it is not necessary. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort. The program lasts about 2 hours and meets at Group Picnic D.

Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
Ph: 480-984-0032 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            480-984-0032      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery/

The MCC Astronomy Nights
Monthly Planetarium Show
Friday, May 6th

Planetarium shows begin at 6:00pm and repeat every 30 minutes approximately.
The last show begins at 9:30pm and ends at 10:00pm.
FREE show tickets are handed out at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times are usually no more than 30 minutes. If a staff member does not approach you about tickets during the event, please ask for them.
No reservations are required. However, if you plan to bring a group of 20 or more, please contact Dr. Kevin Healy with the showing you plan to attend so we can hold tickets for your group.
During Astronomy Nights, we also offer telescope viewing of the Moon, planets, and other celestial sights. Unlike the planetarium shows, telescope viewing will only occur if the skies are clear.
Astronomy Nights are the first Friday of the Month.

Mesa Community College Campus
@ Southern Avenue &Dobson Road
PhysicalScienceBuilding/ PS15
http://www.mesacc.edu/planetarium

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2011 Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant: Jesus The Christ

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

2011 Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant: Jesus The Christ

Join us for this community Easter Celebration
For all religions, ages and cultures
Free Admission – No donations accepted and no ticket required

Performance Schedule: 
English Performances:  April 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Spanish Performances:  April 15, 16

All performances start at 8:00 p.m.

Location: North lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’Center
525 East Main St., Mesa, Arizona

For more information about this year’s Pageant, please click on this link: 2011 Frequently Asked Questions @ http://easterpageant.org/

Most of your questions will be answered on this link. If you have any other concerns or further questions concerning the Pageant, please call: 480-654-1077.

2011 Mesa Temple Easter Pageant

2011 Mesa Temple Easter Pageant

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Wingstock Festival: Where Chicken and Music Meat

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

WingStock 2011

WingStock 2011



Where can you find great music and hot, sticky and sweet barbeque chicken wings?  Only at the first ever Wingstock 2011:  Where Chicken and Music Meat.  There will be a people’s choice wing judging contest and live bands rocking it out on Saturday, April 9 at the Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Restaurants from across the valley will be showing off their best chicken wing recipes and competing for the title “Wingstock King of Wings!”

Participating restaurants include Hooters, Wingstop, Diamonds Sports Grille, Fat Willy’s, Cactus Moon, NY Boyz Subz and Wingz, Midwestern Meats and more.  Three rock bands will be playing throughout the day: Pete and the Shortcummings from KSLX, Sludge’s Build A Band from KDKB and Johnny Anonymous.

Purchase your tickets online at:  http://www.WingstockAZ.comor at the Mesa Amphitheatre Box Office located at 263 N. Center St.  Advance tickets are $8 for admission with four wing coupons or $20 for admission with 20 wing coupons.  Each coupon entitles a person to sample one chicken wing at each vendor.  Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult.  Donate a non-perishable food item for one wing coupon (only one ticket per person maximum).

For more information about Wingstock 2011 visit:  http://www.WingstockAZ.com or follow them on Facebook at Wingstock or Twitter @WingstockMesa.

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3rd Annual Falcon Field Open House celebrates 70th anniversary

Posted on March 30, 2011 by
Falcon Field Airport Open House

Falcon Field Airport Open House

    The City of Mesa is hosting the 3rd Annual Falcon Field Open House on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Falcon Field Airport, 4636 East Fighter Aces Drive (located just north of McKellips Road between Greenfield Road and Higley Road).  The Open House will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public.  Admission and parking are free.
    This year’s Open House celebrates Falcon Field Airport’s 70th anniversary and continues its annual theme of “Runways, Roads and Rails” featuring a variety of transportation displays using Falcon Field Airport as the backdrop for the event.  The event will highlight the vital role of Falcon Field and the surrounding businesses to the community.
   The Open House will feature static aircraft displays consisting of helicopters, vintage war birds, experimental aircraft and general aviation planes.  Boeing, MD Helicopters and the Mesa Police Department will have helicopters on display, along with the Mesa Fire Department’s airport fire truck.  The Commemorative Air Force will provide an exhibit to illustrate Falcon Field’s origin as a training base for British Royal Air Force (RAF) and U.S. Army Air Corps pilots during World War II.  Veterans who trained and instructed at Falcon Field during the war will be present to share their memories about the past.
    A classic car show, military vehicle display, model railroads and a radio-control aircraft display will round out the multi-modal transportation exhibits.  There will also be cultural, community and local business displays to visit.
    A special guest appearance by Freddy the Falcon will join the festivities along with food and nostalgic music.  Mayor Scott Smith and District 5 Councilwoman Dina Higgins will be on hand for a welcome ceremony at 11 a.m. near the fireplace of the original RAF cadets’ lounge. 
  For more information on this event, please visit the Falcon Field Web site at: www.mesaaz.gov/falcon_field/openhouse or call 480-644-2450.

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Taste of il Vinaio Wine Dinner (new menu item showcase)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

il Vinaio

Has it been awhile since you’ve been to il Vinaio? Have you tried their new menu items?

Next Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5pm until close, come in for the Taste of il Vinaio Wine Pairing Dinner. Reservations are required but you can come in any time! Four Courses plus Four Paired Wines (3oz. pours) only $44 plus tax & gratuity. As always Wine Club Members get an additional 10% off!

The Pairing Dinner Menu below will be smaller portions of our regular menu items:
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Fresh Berries
with
Neirano “Pitule” Moscato D’AstiThese promotions are not available with any other discounts or promotions.
Gift Cards or Gift Certificates are accepted.

Vinaio Bruschetta, Pear Honey Compote, Brie and Almonds
with
Maryhill Winemaker’s White 

Smoked Gouda Stuffed Mushroom
with
Villa da Filicaja Chianti Superiore

Choice of:

Petite Prime Pork Tenderloin, Fried Fontina Risotto and Caper Berry Sauce

OR

Petite Herb Crusted Filet Mignon, Mashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Mushroom Demi

with
Zuccardi Serie A Malbec

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Fresh Berries
with
Neirano “Pitule” Moscato D’Asti


These promotions are not available with any other discounts or promotions.
Gift Cards or Gift Certificates are accepted.

il Vinaio
270 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 649-6476

www.ilvinaio.com

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