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Mesa Arts Center

The new Mesa Arts Center is a 212,775-square-foot performing arts, visual arts, and arts education facility, the largest and most comprehensive arts center in the state of Arizona. Located in the heart of downtown at Center and Main Streets, Mesa Arts Center reflects the city's rich tradition of family, community and pride.

An inviting oasis by day and a luminous beacon by night, this central gathering place is designed to showcase a world of arts and culture ? everything from art exhibitions to world-class performances to state-of-the-art studios for art education. The design of Mesa Arts Center was inspired by the unique character of the Sonoran Desert ? a rich desert, mountain and canyon environment. The campus includes a complex of four theaters, Mesa Contemporary Arts' galleries and exhibition space, two Art Studios buildings with visual and performing arts studios and classrooms, informal performance areas, administrative support space, and a 700-foot Shadow Walk that creates an inviting, shaded outdoor oasis plaza.

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  Mesa Arts Center

  1 East Main Street
  Mesa, 85211

  Phone: (480)644-6560

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• Current Events

  11/11/09- 11/22/09	From Gumm to Garland: Judy the Musical Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/04/09- 11/22/09	Church Basement Ladies Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/22/09- 12/17/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/04/09- 05/02/10	Fall 2009 Sunday Outdoor Concerts Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/04/09- 05/02/10	Target 3 for Free - Outdoor Concerts Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  10/03/09- 04/24/10	2nd Annual MACFest Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/22/09- 01/07/10	Domestic Arsenal Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  09/11/09- 01/03/10	Contemporary Artwork from Mexico Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  09/11/09- 01/31/10	Poetics of Dissection: The Paintings of Brent Adrian Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  09/11/09- 06/11/10	A Night Out In Downtown Mesa Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  11/21/05- Ongoing	Mesa Arts Center Campus Tour Program Mesa Arts Center Theaters

• Upcoming Events

  11/27/09	Joe Perry Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/02/09	National Geographic Live: Polar Obsession Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/03/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: Pete Pancrazi Trio Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/04/09- 02/28/10	Paul Nicklen: National Geographic Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  12/04/09	Disney's Imagination Movers Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/05/09	Leahy Family Christmas Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/06/09	Welk Stars "Christmas Reunion" Concert Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/08/09- 12/13/09	Dixie's Tupperware Party Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/09/09	Sara Evans Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/10/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: Carolyn Sills and the Poor Man's Roses Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/12/09	American Stars in Concert for the Holidays Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/12/09- 12/13/09	Holiday Art and Music Festival Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/17/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: Salt River Brass Quintet Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/22/09	Dave Koz and Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/19/10- 01/31/10	Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Story Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/20/10	Itzhak Perlman Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/22/10- 03/14/10	Station Identification by Teresa Sullivan Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  01/22/10- 03/14/10	31st Annual Contemporary Crafts Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  01/27/10	National Geographic Live: Hunting Dinosaurs Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/28/10- 02/07/10	Captain Louie Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/06/10	Hal Holbrook in "Mark Twain Tonight" Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/11/10	Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/19/10	Tao Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/09/10	Moscow State Radio Symphony Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/17/10	National Geographic Live: Army Ants and Flying Frogs Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/20/10	Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez Mesa Arts Center Theaters

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: William Joseph
    "WILLIAM JOSEPH IS OUTSTANDING"
    Comment posted by: Simone from Phoenix, Arizona, Oct 28, 2009
    

    I was completely blown away by William Joseph's astonishing music! This is the kind of concert you go to and have goosebumps the whole time because the music is so beautiful. I recommend everyone go... Expand

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    I was completely blown away by William Joseph's astonishing music! This is the kind of concert you go to and have goosebumps the whole time because the music is so beautiful. I recommend everyone go and experience a concert you will never forget. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer
    "In Sync"
    Review posted by: Jimmy Magahern from Phoenix, AZ USA, Oct 19, 2009
    

    There are times, on his current 19-city tour of North America with double-bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer and tabla master Zakir Hussain, when Béla Fleck will take off on his instrument – in his hands,... Expand

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    There are times, on his current 19-city tour of North America with double-bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer and tabla master Zakir Hussain, when Béla Fleck will take off on his instrument – in his hands, the banjo has evolved into something deserving of a more sophisticated title — and Hussain will instinctively follow along, matching Fleck’s mercurial soloing beat for note. Over Meyer’s melodic bedrock, the banjo revolutionist and the innovating Indian percussionist match each other’s playing like double guitarists in a southern rock band, at once adding both a percussive flavor to Fleck’s banjo trills and a melodic facet to each of Hussain’s tabla strikes. It’s this synchronicity of musical elements that gives meaning to the name of the trio’s current best-selling classical album, The Melody of Rhythm. When masters of divergent instruments find a common groove, rhythm sings and melody rocks. (More at http://musicandmoreaz.com) Collapse

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  • Event Name: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
    "Best Mexican Dance Folklor to see"
    Comment posted by: David Samora from Goodyear Arizona.USA, Aug 25, 2009
    

    This is the cream of the crop. If anyone was ever to see a Mexican Dance Company this is the one and only. Beautiful,Colorful,Music,Costumes and Sets it can't get any better. Amalia Hernandez is the... Expand

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    This is the cream of the crop. If anyone was ever to see a Mexican Dance Company this is the one and only. Beautiful,Colorful,Music,Costumes and Sets it can't get any better. Amalia Hernandez is the original Collapse

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  • Event Name: MACFest: Mesa Arts and Culture Festival
    "Mesa Arts Center Festival MAC Festival"
    Comment posted by: Barbara M. Tempe, AZ from Tempe, AZ., USA, Mar 30, 2009
    

    The Mesa Arts Center (MAC)Festival, held each Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., is a wonderful addition to downtown Mesa. It offers the city residents, surrounding towns, and visitors alike, a... Expand

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    The Mesa Arts Center (MAC)Festival, held each Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., is a wonderful addition to downtown Mesa. It offers the city residents, surrounding towns, and visitors alike, a unique cultural experience along with the excitement of shopping on the city's "Main" Street. I highly recommend an afternoon out on the town...and bring the kids--it's a great way to expose them to the arts! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Dixie's Tupperware Party
    "Go see this show!!!"
    Review posted by: Tree from Phoenix, AZ , Jan 14, 2009
    

    Awesome show! I laughed so hard I peed a little! Dixie is so hilarious that I didn't want it to end! I'm going to go see it again before the end of the run...she improvs with the audience some so... Expand

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    Awesome show! I laughed so hard I peed a little! Dixie is so hilarious that I didn't want it to end! I'm going to go see it again before the end of the run...she improvs with the audience some so every show will be a little different. Awesome show! Go see it! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Dixie's Tupperware Party
    "Dixie knows her wares"
    Review posted by: LovinTheatre from MesaAZ, Jan 10, 2009
    

    Saw this show last night. It is hysterical! The South should be very proud of producing Dixie, she rocks! Very, very clever show.

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    Saw this show last night. It is hysterical! The South should be very proud of producing Dixie, she rocks! Very, very clever show.

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  • Event Name: Jim Brickman - The Holiday Concert
    "Great Entertainer...ment..."
    Review posted by: Barb from Mesa, Nov 24, 2007
    

    Saw the show on the 23rd. It is fabulous! I am getting tickets for the 24th, too. Great entertainment, great songs, good humor, great fiddle player and guest singers.....a can't miss evening of good... Expand

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    Saw the show on the 23rd. It is fabulous! I am getting tickets for the 24th, too. Great entertainment, great songs, good humor, great fiddle player and guest singers.....a can't miss evening of good music (romantic and Christmas). Loved it!!! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Benise-Nights of Fire
    "Amazing!"
    Review posted by: Amy from Scottsdale, AZ, Oct 05, 2007
    

    This will be our second show and I can't wait! He puts on a beautiful show, worth seeing over and over again. The dancers are amazingly sexy and will leave your chin on the floor.

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    This will be our second show and I can't wait! He puts on a beautiful show, worth seeing over and over again. The dancers are amazingly sexy and will leave your chin on the floor.

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  • Event Name: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    "A Revelation"
    Review posted by: Natalie from Tempe, AZ, Mar 01, 2007
    

    Alvin Ailey is one of the most lyric choreographers I've seen. His dances are filled with amazing movement and colorful characters. I saw them in California and am really looking forward tot he Mesa... Expand

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    Alvin Ailey is one of the most lyric choreographers I've seen. His dances are filled with amazing movement and colorful characters. I saw them in California and am really looking forward tot he Mesa performance! Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Wager
    "LOVED IT!"
    Review posted by: John Reid from Gilbert, Feb 19, 2007
    

    I completely disagree with “Glass Seller’s” review, it’s totally off base. I too went to the Sat. evening performance and was only six rows back and did not notice any problems whatsoever with the... Expand

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    I completely disagree with “Glass Seller’s” review, it’s totally off base. I too went to the Sat. evening performance and was only six rows back and did not notice any problems whatsoever with the mics. I have been to all of the major Broadway musicals and even believe this musical will some day be compared to the likes of “Phantom of the Opera.” This was the first ever performance of this musical; it stands to reason that it would not be perfect. I thought the music and the orchestra were absolutely awesome! There were a couple of songs and scenes that I didn’t care for, but over all it was fabulous. The performers were good, but not great. There were two exceptional performances by the character Robin and Lou. I think you’ll see this musical again, bigger and better than ever, probably in a larger theater market too. It was pathetic how few people showed up, however I suppose that is to be expected from a first time musical. Mr. Anderson, if you read this…kudos to you! Collapse

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• Past Events

  11/19/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: Chris and Lená Jacome Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/18/09	United States Air Force Band of the West Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/12/09	Playing For Change Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/12/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: That Kool Band Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/07/09	William Joseph Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/05/09	Jo Dee Messina Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/05/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: Paul McDermand Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/31/09- 11/01/09	El Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/31/09	"President's Own" Marine Band Concert Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/29/09	Fall 2009 Out to Lunch Concerts: Nosotros Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/28/09	National Geographic Live: Himalayan Quest Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/23/09- 10/24/09	Mesa Storytelling Festival Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/22/09	Fall 2009 Out To Lunch Concerts: Sandy Oglesby and Friend Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/20/09	Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/15/09	Paula Poundstone Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/13/09	Lisa Williams - Messages from Beyond Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/03/09	Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/02/09	Deva Premal and Miten Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/29/09	Bon Iver Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/25/09	Tap Dogs Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/11/09	New Season Open House Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/11/09- 11/15/09	FOMA Collects Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  07/22/09	The Album Leaf Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  07/17/09	Jewel Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  07/14/09	Son Volt / Cowboy Junkies Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  06/20/09	Peace-N-Dance Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  06/20/09	Decades of Dance Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  06/12/09- 08/09/09	Resurrect - The Art of the Reclaimed Object Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  06/12/09- 06/13/09	FAME Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  05/17/09	Indigo Girls Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  05/09/09	The Music of Dixieland Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  05/04/09	Vienna Teng with Ben Sollee Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  05/01/09- 08/09/09	Parallel Universe - The Art of Paula Wittner Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  04/25/09	Arizona Children's Festival Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  04/24/09- 08/02/09	Archaeologica - The Disposable Museum of Jessica Drenk Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  04/22/09	Wayne Bergeron and Andy Martin with the MCC Jazz Ensemble Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  04/18/09	Three Mo' Tenors Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  04/10/09- 08/02/09	Androgyny: New Work by Sergei Isupov Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  04/05/09	Novo Mundo Free Concert Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  04/03/09	Richard Nader's Doo Wop Show Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  04/03/09	Richard Nader's Doo Wop Show Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/27/09	Angelique Kidjo Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/14/09	The Irish Rovers Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/13/09	The 5 Browns Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/11/09	Brady Barr: Dangerous Encounters Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/06/09	Sir James Galway Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/05/09	Desert City Six Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  03/03/09	Afro-Cuban All-Stars Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/28/09- 03/01/09	Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/22/09	The Chieftains Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/20/09	Marcus Roberts Trio Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/17/09	Duncan Sheik Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/14/09	*CANCELLED* Quinn Lemley: The Heat is on! Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/13/09- 02/15/09	Defending the Caveman Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/12/09	Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Julia Fischer Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/10/09	Kodo Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/07/09	Melissa Manchester Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/06/09	The Four Bitchin' Babes presents Hormonal Imbalance, A Mood Swinging Musical Revue! Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/05/09- 03/19/09	Out to Lunch Spring Series Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/03/09	Josh Turner Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/28/09	Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/23/09- 04/12/09	Systemic Autonomy: Jesse Armstrong Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  01/16/09- 04/19/09	Imprints: A Survey of Ceramics Faculty and Guest Artists Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  01/14/09	Robert Ballard: Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/10/09	Craig Ferguson Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/07/09- 01/25/09	Dixie's Tupperware Party Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/21/08	The Letters of Christmas Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/17/08	Dave Koz: A Smooth Jazz Christmas Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/05/08	David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/04/08	Wynonna - A Classic Christmas Tour Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/03/08	Spencer Wells: Deep Ancestry, Inside the Genographic Project Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/03/08	Mesa Community College Jazz Ensemble and Mesa Jazz Orchestra Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/28/08	Campania Flamenco Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/28/08	Compañia Flamenco Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/22/08	Smooth Jazz Holiday Art and Music Festival Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/18/08	From the Top with Christopher O'Riley Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/14/08- 11/15/08	American Ballet Theater II Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/14/08	John Tesh LIVE In Concert Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/14/08	John Tesh LIVE in Concert Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/11/08	K.D. Lang Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/09/08	Veteran's Day with Guy and Ralna Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/08/08	Joey De Francesco with Brian Bromberg Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/07/08- 11/08/08	Arthur goes to the Dentist Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/07/08	Chris Spheeris and Orchestra Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/02/08	Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/01/08- 11/02/08	Ruby Nelda Perez: Rosita's Day of the Dead Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/01/08- 11/02/08	Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/29/08	Annie Griffiths Belt: A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/23/08- 10/25/08	Mesa Storytelling Festival Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/23/08- 12/11/08	Out To Lunch Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/21/08	Special Acoustic Evening with Vince Gill Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/18/08	Jungua: Descendents of the Dragon Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/17/08	Kathleen Madigan Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/04/08	NBC'S Last Comic Standing Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/04/08- 05/30/09	MACFest: Mesa Arts and Culture Festival Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/27/08	Robert Wuhl Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/12/08- 06/13/09	A Night in Downtown Mesa Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
  09/11/08	Lowriders and Tattoos Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  06/27/08- 07/03/08	1856 The Musical Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  06/13/08- 08/10/08	Classical Illusion: Connie Imboden and Neil Borowicz Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center