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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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  • 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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