The secret is out: Downtown Mesa is the place to be! If you have any doubts, click to read "Downtown Mesa is on the Cusp of a Second Golden Age, " from Phoenix New Times. Better yet, come to Downtown Mesa this weekend to shop, dine, and enjoy what Mayor John Giles calls "...a real main street, a real downtown." We'll see you there!
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Indulge in: al Fresco off Main |
Enjoy perfect outdoor dining weather at al Fresco off Main, open Tues through Sat (10am to 8pm), at Main & Macdonald. Swing into a Downtown Mesa restaurant and grab your grub to go, or bring along a brown-bag lunch and enjoy some people-watching from your table, or order from Downtown Dash!
Downtown Dash Delivers: Fourteen Downtown Mesa restaurants are standing by to pick-up and deliver your food order, delivered by Downtown Dash. For a complete list of participating restaurants, click here. (Downtown Dash and hosted hours are Thu through Sat, 11am to 2pm and 4pm-7:30pm.)
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Live Music: We've all missed live music performances, so al Fresco off Main is bringing it back! Enjoy local musicians at Thursday Lunchtime Concerts (11am to 2pm), and at both Lunchtime and Evening Concerts on Fridays and Saturdays (11am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 7pm).
Lunchtime Concert - Thursday, February 25th: Jay Allan plays what is known as funky-folk, blues rock. While remaining true to his own roots, Jay often taps into and pays homage to such influences as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, and The Black Crowes. (Appearing 11am to 2pm)
Lunchtime Concert - Friday, February 26th: An original singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer from Tempe, Jacob Tyler Lucas counts among his stylistic influences acoustic pop, alternative rock, and electronic music. (Appearing 11am to 2pm)
Mrs. Potts Tea Party Princess Parade - Friday, February 26th: Have you heard? Mrs. Potts Tea Party Princesses will be singing and performing in Downtown Mesa. Bring the kiddos and enjoy - this is not to be missed!
(Parade kicks off 5pm to 6pm)
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Evening Concert - Friday, February 26th: The quest of Stone on Sax is to serve as a symbol of love through the forms of art he produces as well as those created within the scope of a collaborative of artists.
(Appearing 4:30pm to 7pm)
Lunchtime Concert - Saturday, February 27th: Two for the Road, consisting of acoustic guitar and drums, captures the style of artists such as James Taylor, Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffet, The Byrds, Garth Brooks and others. (Appearing 11am to 2pm)
Evening Concert - Saturday, February 27th: Tadd Johnson performs a wide variety of tunes including Trop-Rock, Classic Rock, Folk, Americana and Country. (Appearing 4:30pm to 7pm)
Are you a musician? We're looking for talented musicians to perform on the al Fresco off Main stage. Please email a recent performance video to Max, along with any questions. We'll pay $100 per performance, and tip jars are strongly encouraged!
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Mesa Farmers Market & Flea News
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Final Week! The Mesa Farmers Market & Flea will be held at Pioneer Park for the last time, Saturday, February 27th. The newly-formed Downtown Mesa Farmers Market will now be at Mesa Arts Center (1 E. Main) as of Saturday, March 6th (8am to 12pm). Look there for the same great vendors you've come to know and love, live music and other events. "I'm excited for the new location," says Hunter Jaymes of Hunter Jaymes Meat. "The focus is going to be on the needs of the community, and that's exactly what a farmers market is - and should be." For a list of participating vendors, click here.
Activations:
(8:45 to 9:45 Wake & Wellness Every Saturday)
- March 6 - Yoga on a Roll with Cate and Val
- March 13 - TBD
- March 20 - Yoga on a Roll with Cate and Val
- March 27 - Pure Barre Tempe
Also: Mesa Arts Center's Mobil Art-Based Engagement Lab (MABEL) is activated on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Center is coming to Downtown Mesa! The Downtown Mesa Farmers Market has partnered with the Center to host open mic (10am to 11am), as well as an Alumni Spotlight.
Alumni Spotlight (11am to 12pm):
- March 6 - Sophie Dorsten
- March 13 - Phoebe Marlowe
- March 20 - Janae Dunn
- March 27 - Japhar Pullen
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"Chasing Cupid" Gnome Hunt Winner! |
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Big thanks to the Gnome Hunt location participants: The Lost Dutchman Coffee Roasters, Book Gallery Mesa, Main Street Sweets, Main Street Harvest, Milano Music, Atomic Age Modern and il Vinaio. Valued at $400, the winner's gift basket included t-shirts, a bag of Lost Dutchman coffee beans, a bottle of wine and dinner for two from il Vinaio, a ukulele from Milano Music and gift cards from all participants.
Chasing Cupid Gnome Hunt winner:
Andrea E.
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Event Alert! March 5th (3pm to 5pm): meet Author Kaz Nascimento (@djkaz1), signing and discussing his new book, "REACH: It's All You Have to Do in Life," at Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery (154 W. Main). @jarrodscoffeeteaandgallery
February birthday? Dickson's Jewelers (54 W. Main) has a beautiful selection of jewelry in your birthstone, natural amethyst. @dicksonsjewelers
If you missed Worth Takeaway's (218 W. Main) Monday Night Supper this week, you missed their Crispy Fish Tacos - try again next Monday! @worthtakeaway
Inspire Farms (206 E. Main) now offers Q.C. Candle Company (@qccandleco) soy candles in the farm shop. @inspirefarms
Holy bargain, Batman! Gotham City Comics (46 W. Main) has "Batman Black and White" #3 on sale! @gothamcitycomics_collectibles
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@DowntownMesa - #DTMesaRising - #DowntownMesa
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Coming Soon to Downtown Mesa |
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El Charro Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge (105 N. Country Club): After closing nearly four years ago, El Charro is now revamped, renovated and ready for its return! Stay tuned for opening news, coming soon.
Nash Vintage Collective (58 W. Main): Eclectic, colorful, a bit edgy, NV Collective mixes it up with vintage, modern, home decor, and rocks and crystals. (Grand Opening March 6th!)
Sonoran Moon Vintage (158 W. Main): Opening early March. This shop will focus mainly on vintage clothing with a rock 'n' roll 70's vibe, and will feature vintage home goods and small furniture items.
Continental Barbershop (38 S. MacDonald): It's true what they say - it pays to look well. Opening soon for bookings.
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Wear a Mask - Socially Distance - Be Safe |
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