Historic Downtown Mesa, Arizona

2008-09-30T18:12:00.000-07:00

DON'T MISS THE FIRST EVER MAC FEST!
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Starting this Saturday, Mesa will join cities like Santa Barbara with a weekly arts and culture festival. The event will take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. - May and will host an array of food, live music, and most importantly, original artwork from artists throughout the Valley and Arizona. MACFest will take place on Main Street from Sirrine to Morris in downtown Mesa.

The purpose of MACFest is to provide a free, regularly held celebration in downtown Mesa featuring creations from local artists, food, live music, and fun for the whole family. MACFest will also offer a consistent, easy, and affordable way for the many wonderful artists in Mesa, the Valley, and Arizona to expose and sell their work.

2008-08-15T11:11:00.000-07:00

Dog Days...

Dogs and their people everywhere!

Here is some dog art that was showing at OneOhOne gallery. The artwork was created by elementary school students and they were being auctioned as well.

OneOhOne also had visitors from Friends for Life

All the dogs were so happy to see each other, they made new friends and got to show off for each other!
Cool Dogs...Fancy Dogs...Big dogs...Lucky Dogs...

These dogs were from the Arizona Retriever Rescue. They were there to hand out information about their rescue and adopting program.

And my personal favorite was Eagle Tail Mountain Wolf Sanctuary. With tons of information and even some goodies to buy, to help support the wolves.

A good time was had by all, big and small!

2008-07-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

Dog Days of Summer...

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2008-07-17T08:34:00.000-07:00

Downtown Splashdown!

Here are some photos from last Friday nights Downtown Splashdown water events.
The kids all had so much fun, and the weather was great!
You could take your chance in the dunk tank, but everyone ended up being dunked.
There were also some kids with some serious aim.

The water slide was the most popular...tons of laughing and splashing.

2008-06-13T08:43:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the Night Out In Downtown Mesa. In the paper this morning and on the front page is this story
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/118451

Apparently in addition to the Ice Cream Social, a local club is bringing cruising back to Main Street. Let's show up with "Welcome Cruisers" signs and show our support! These aren't the cruisers of 30 years ago. If you've been to any of the cruises held on Main Street you know, it was a great time!

2008-06-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

2008-05-13T17:59:00.000-07:00

National Pizza Day...

2008-04-27T21:48:00.000-07:00

Spring Fling Photos...
Here are some photos from Saturday's Spring Fling... the day was shared with some fun downtown merchants, good friends, terrific outside vendors & boutiques and lots of our fabulous customers...- if you missed it... you won't want to miss the next one... we are planning one for October.

"We hope through events such as this- the experience will give people exposure to the charm, culture & history that our downtown offers. -This market was an opportunity for people to come and enjoy our beautiful weather, wonderful merchandise and displays from antique dealers, local artists and shop-owners. It was a great show of community-and we had nothing but positive feedback on the whole experience". -Kristin Alber

2008-04-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

Join us Saturday, April 26th...

Flea Market at Domestic Bliss 166 W. Main Street.

2008-04-05T16:59:00.000-07:00

A Night Out in Downtown Mesa...

Friday, April 11th. Join us for Live Music, Dining, Artisans, Motorcycle Gazing, and plenty of SHOPPING!

2008-04-05T16:46:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, April 12th...

Join the fun in Downtown Mesa for Old West Days. Family friendly activities are planned throughout the day.

2008-02-29T16:53:00.000-08:00

A Night Out in Downtown Mesa...

The March 14th event will be a Fun Filled Friday!

click to enlarge poster image

Zuzu's Petals

2008-01-30T10:47:00.000-08:00

Zuzu's Petals!

Find more on our website: http://zuzuspetalsaz.com/

A fun, funky, on the edge Flower shop, that caters to custom orders, excuisite centerpieces, modern designs, and most of all the care of our customers. Of course we make arrangements for all occasions, but we specialize in wedding flowers. In fact we love weddings!

In our shop, we always have unique containers, vintage items, vases, and other items for most themes like, world travel, golfing, birds, painting, gardening, baby, rustic, tuscany, singing, music, instruments, animals, 50's, 60's, party, ect.... we can pretty much help you create the look you are trying to achieve.

In our shop, we have a few gift items, including some great custom made unique style jewelry by "Bstring", and a few really neat pieces of furniture, among other things.

Guys remember....Valentine's Day is coming up, come in to the shop or give us a call and we would love to make that special gorgeous arrangement for your sweetheart!
Come on by, have a look around, smell the flowers, we would love to meet you, and get to know you by name! We are Marlene, Cindy, and Bess
480.969.9898
Zuzu's Petals
40 N MacDonald
Mesa Az, 85201

2008-01-26T16:48:00.000-08:00

February's A Night Out in Downtown Mesa...

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2007-12-12T09:50:00.001-08:00

This Friday, December 12th 2007

"A Night Out in Downtown Mesa"...

Santa will be arriving to Downtown Mesa's Main Street on an antique fire engine. He will then take his official seat at the corner of Main and McDonald to visit with all the children. Assisting Santa will be Mrs. Potts Tea Party Girls (Disney Princesses). You may have your childrens pictures taken with Santa Claus by Downtown's own Mesa Photo Studio.

Vendors, artists, and musicians will be up and down Main Street. With so many shops open late, and all the special artisans and vendors you might just find the perfect gift for that hard to shop for person. And, shhh this is a secret, I have gotten phone calls from several of the car clubs that participated in "Memories On Main Street" last month and they had so much fun cruising Main that they're coming back! Hope to see you this Friday!

2007-11-27T09:59:00.000-08:00

Mystic Paper's Handmade Holiday
Open House...

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2007-11-17T16:41:00.000-08:00

Downtown Mesa's Newest...

Queens Cafe & Pizzeria is Main Street's newest quaint Cafe, open for Breakfast & Lunch- Monday through Saturday. Offering great New York style pizza at affordable prices! Stop by for a bagel and coffee or a slice of pizza or meatball hero and ask about their daily specials.

2007-11-14T17:30:00.000-08:00

Mesa's Veteran's Day Parade...

Here are some photos taken at this years parade. There were many more participants this year, than last. Thanks to all who participated.

The End...

A special thanks to the Mesa Veterans Parade Association. Visit them @ www.mesaveterans.org
We hope that next year the parade will go right down Main Street!

2007-11-10T12:08:00.000-08:00

Cruisin' Main Street with some Style...

A special "Night Out In Downtown Mesa"

Antique cars...

Painted cars...

Swing Dance Lessons at One Oh One

Live entertainment at Sweet Cakes

Classic cars throwing up FLAMES!

More classic beauties...

A packed Posh Nosh

Many at Mangos Mexican Cafe & Bakery

Antique Plaza had tons of people shopping

Chef Brian at S Bistro was fired up at the grill with a special menu of hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs!

a full house inside as well.A sidewalk sale at M & Company Papery

Live demonstrations at Fiber Factory

Mrs. Potts and Disney Princesses from Mrs. Potts Tea Party

Friends from Operation Stocking Stuffer

Crowds at Mystic Paper, checking out all the art vendors

An email we received on Saturday morning...

Having grown up in Mesa all my life and experiencing the 60's during my teen years I can say last night's car cruising was "over the top"!

It gave me a chance to show my husband a small taste of my teen years. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Sincerely,
Nancy

Here is another e-mail received Sunday afternoon...

What a great night on Main Street this past Friday. Haven't had that much fun in downtown Mesa since the 70's. My husband and I were part of the organization to try and keep crusing alive back then. We had a chance to show our daughter what we used to do, and see friends we haven't seen in a long time. Also got a chance to see all the new stores in downtown Mesa. I hope this is repeated at least every couple of months or so, especially while the weather is nice. Thanks again for a great night.

Diane McCord

2007-11-07T13:18:00.000-08:00

Downtown Mesa Returns to the"Fabulous Fifties" for November 9th "A Night Out in Downtown Mesa" Rally to Include Hundreds of Classic Cars.

Downtown Mesa will return to the "Fabulous Fifties" with classic cars and a whole lot more during the next "A Night Out in Downtown Mesa" on November 9 until 10 p.m. on and around West downtown Main Street.

Classic Cars

The upcoming Night Out in Downtown Mesa will have a "Fabulous Fifties"theme. Highlights will include a classic car rally with an estimated 400 vehicles, according to rally organizers. A variety of car clubs and others will cruise downtown Main Street and show off their fine automobiles. Plans also call for movies to be shown outside on the wall of Posh Nosh, the restaurant at 10 W. Main Street. The films will be in accordance with the"Fabulous Fifties" theme.

For more information on the car rally and related activities, please contact Linda Morrissey at (480) 275-2910 or LMorrissey@nedco-mesa.org.

A photo of a classic T-Bird available to the media is posted at http://www.downtownmesa.com/friday_night.htm

Shopping, Dining, Entertainment & More

As always, about 50 businesses on and around West downtown Main Street will also stay open until 10 p.m. to offer great shopping and dining. Many will also have live entertainment, including a number of musicians and bands.

Mrs. Potts Tea Party, 264 W. Second Street, will join the fun by sending over Princesses Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. These and possibly other fairytale princesses will sing and do face painting. For more information, call Mrs. Potts Tea Party at (480) 827-0654.

Studio 101, located at 101 W. Main St., will offer free swing dance lessons for all ages at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will also enjoy refreshments and music to "...keep all you hep cats and swing kids lindy hopping all night!"Additionally, Studio 101 will show oil paintings by Mark Coomer and a "Nihon No Sashin" (Picture Japan) photography exhibit. For more information, visit www.oneohone101.com.

Artwork will be sold by a number of sidewalk vendors, including at least 10 members of the Mesa Art League. These are just a few highlights, as a diverse range of businesses, organizations and individuals are continually joining A Night Out in Downtown Mesa.

A Night Out in Downtown Mesa is coordinated by downtown Mesa merchants and held the second Friday of every month. For more information, contact Kim Johnson at Mystic Paper,

123 W. Main Street, (480) 834-0286, Kim@mysticpaper.com.

2007-09-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

A Night at the Museum!

Friday, September 14th, 2007,
5:30 P.M. to – 7:30 P.M.
Admission is free for this special event.

Dress up as your favorite character from the movie "A Night at The Museum", visit the museum and then experience Downtown Mesa for "A Night Out in Dowtown Mesa".

The Arizona Museum of Natural History is your place for dinosaurs that roar and much more. The valley’s only natural history museum has the best dinosaurs in town, a history courtyard where visitors pan for gold, a native peoples’ gallery includes a replica village and pottery. Where else can you enjoy a cool indoor waterfall? Three changing exhibition galleries offer a variety of interesting subjects.

Mesa Southwest Museum (soon to be) Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Collaborating with the Downtown Mesa Association

2007-08-04T14:32:00.001-07:00

Back to School Bliss Bash...

This Friday, August 10th from 5 to 9 P.M.
Both our stores Domestic Bliss & Baby Bliss will be open!
Tell everyone you know & make it a "Family Night Out" we will have face painting and balloons for the kids-activities, treats and lots of fun!
We will also be collecting school supplies for children in need- so please bring something for the "care packages" we are putting together.
Hope to see you there!

Domestic Bliss & Baby Bliss
166 West Main Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
phone:480-733-0552 & 480-733-5558

Come and show your support for downtown local businesses & support a great cause.

Ideas for donations include:
backpacks,pencils,stickers,crayons,markers, erasers, spiral notebooks,highlighters, rulers.... just about any new item on your kids' supply list.

2007-08-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Friday August 10th, 2007

A Night Out in Mesa...

Happening at Mystic Paper
123 W. Main Street

2007-07-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

Vintage Charm...

invites you to their "HOT Summer SALE"
Wednesday, July 11th through Saturday, July 14th.

Everything in the store will be 20% OFF!
This is the best sale of the year.
Lovely finds for your home, gifts galore, and even a little something for yourself.

Vintage Charm Store Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 10 to 5.

Friday 10 to 9.

Saturday 10 to 5.

2007-06-09T10:47:00.000-07:00

A Night Out in Mesa...

Children’s face painting, children's sidewalk chalk art, a children’s balloon artist and a children’s fashion show are among the long list of fun things the entire family could see and do at last night's Friday Night Out in downtown Mesa.

Balloon Artist extraordinaire Jeff making all kinds of creations for the kids.

Art On Main...with a new art opening.

Dave from Downtown Mesa Association taking some photos at The Fiber Factory.

Which Dave has posted some of the photos on http://downtownmesa.com/friday_night.htm

Take a look for more fun pics.

George Martinez singing his heart out in front of 5 Star DJ Center.

He'll be back again next month, make sure you give him a visit.

Dickson's Jeweler's had a sale going on along with free gifts!

Spinning wheel going 'round at The Fiber Factory.

More live entertainment in front of Muralt:Sarbo Custom Jewelers.

A great way to spend some of your time when you come down to A Night Out in Mesa is dining at S Bistro. Great food and atmosphere-what more could you ask for?

Face Painting at Studio T Gallery, we think Meg should do this every month!

Painting on the sidewalk.

Sweet Treats at Anita Cookie and More.

A crowd at the new Wind Up Gallery, come down and check out their art shows they change about every 6 weeks.

Fun times at Mangos Cafe.

And we had a visit from Miss Teen Arizona at The Glitter Box! If you've never been it is the best place to take any little Princess to get an up-do.

2007-06-06T18:35:00.000-07:00

UPDATE FOR THIS FRIDAY "NIGHT OUT IN DOWNTOWN MESA"

The weather should be beautiful and the merchants are going all out to make sure everyone has a great time this Friday! Here is the most up to date list of all the goings on.

Children’s Activities Top
Long List of Fun Happenings
at Next ‘Friday Night Out’

Children’s face painting, children's sidewalk chalk art, a children’s balloon artist and a children’s fashion show are among the long list of fun things the entire family can see and do at the next Friday Night Out in downtown Mesa. The event will be June 8 until 10 p.m. on and around West Main Street.

About 50 downtown businesses will stay open late during Friday Night Out to offer great shopping and dining. Many merchants, plus Mesa Arts Center, will also host live entertainment, art demonstrations, children’s activities and much more. Following is a partial list of activities for this Friday.

At 127 W. Main St., in front of Claims Pages, there will be Children’s June Bug Chalk Art on the sidewalk.

Studio T Gallery, 160 W. Main St., will have face painting for children and art demonstrations on the sidewalk.

Posh Nosh, 10 W. Main St., will have a balloon artist for kids on the sidewalk, along with an 8-foot checkerboard and live music. Chef Jeffrey Maas will also be out front serving gelato and “shooters,” which are shot glasses filled with cold soups.

The Glitter Box, 140 W. Main St., will hold a children’s fashion show on the sidewalk.

Mystic Paper, 123 W. Main St., will have a live ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap. Artists will bring in cards with art on one side and their name/contact information on the other, and trade with each other. The theme is Fairy Tales and Fables.

Tiffany's Technique, 210 W. Main St., will have dance demonstrations.

Art On Main, 48 W. Main St., will have it’s opening night reception for the Going Places exhibition. This new show, which will run through July 12, will feature “artwork from places we love and places we would love to visit.”

Five Star D J Center, 202 W. Main St., will have live music.

The jazz band comprised of musicians from M-Troniks Engineering, 41 W. Main St., and Linton-Milano Music, 45 W. Main St., will perform on the sidewalk.

US Bank, 1 N. Macdonald St., #107, will host an Open House with food and music. Anyone who opens a bank account during Friday Night Out will get a $50 deposit courtesy of US Bank.

Inside The Bungalow, 48 N. Robson St., will have live music.

Muralt:Sarbo Custom Jewelers, 130 W. Main St., will have live music.

Wind Up Gallery, 126 W. Main St., will have a DJ.

One Oh One, which owns the building at 101 W. Main St., will host several artists. Jim Farrah who teaches at Mesa Arts Center will give watercolor demonstrations. Mike Schmalzer of Tucson will have an exhibit of pinhole photography. Gail Finney of Chandler will display her fusion glass. Additionally, the Rude Mechanics band will perform out front.

Premier Martial Arts, located on East University Drive just beyond the downtown square mile, will give martial arts demonstrations.

Downtown restaurants on and around West Main Street that will remain open during Friday Night Out include:
· S Bistro, 124 W. Main St.
· Mango’s Mexican Cafe & Bakery, 44 W. Main St.
· Grandma’s Kitchen, 19 N. Robson St.
· Inside The Bungalow, 48 N. Robson St.
· Posh Nosh, 10 W. Main St.
· and others…

Lindsey Buckingham will perform in the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. Tickets are required. For more information, visit www.MesaArtsCenter.com

Mesa Contemporary Arts, the five-gallery visual arts complex at Mesa Arts Center, will stay open until 8 p.m. Admission is $3.50. Current exhibitions include:
· Latent Image: Contemporary photography in Arizona
· Physical Presence: The Figure in Contemporary Art
· Parallel: An installation of alternative materials by Kenneth Richarson and Ted Troxel
· Contemporaneous Corroboration: The work of Annie Lopez and Jeff Falk

The Store at Mesa Arts Center will also stay open until 8 p.m. The store offers original art, books, CDs, greeting cards, art supplies, children’s items, and more.

Again, these are just a few highlights of the next Friday Night Out. More entertainment and participating businesses are continually being added to this growing event, which is coordinated by downtown Mesa merchants and held the second Friday of every month. For more information, contact Kim Johnson at Mystic Paper, 123 W. Main St., (480) 834-0286, Kim@mysticpaper.com.

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2007-06-04T17:11:00.000-07:00

A Night Out in Downtown Mesa...

Friday, June 8th, 2007
Bring you family to "A Night Out in Downtown Mesa"

Children's Fashion Show at Glitter Box

Open House at US Bank

Dance Demonstrations by Tiffany's Techniques

Live Entertainment at OneOhOne, M-troniks, Posh Nosh,
Wind Up Gallery, Five Star DJ Center!

Children's June Bug Chalk Art Contest at 127 West Main
(in front of Claims Pages)

Martial Arts Demonstrations by Premier Martial Arts

Live ATC Swap at Mystic Paper

Restaurants galore for dining

US Bank Open House - food, music, they will deposit $50 into any new account that is opened between 6 PM and 10 PM

The weather is supposed to cooperate and drop down to 90 degrees for Thursday and Friday. Yeah!

2007-05-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

The Mini Tour Continues...

Vintage Charm is a store that has been on The Downtown Mesa Blog quite a few times but it's worth the repeat visits as their inventory in constantly changing. They are located at 128 West Main Street.

Want the vintage country kitchen look?

Beautiful furniture!

Yummy treats that you don't really eat!

Gifts galore!

Who could resist this beautiful setting?

Closet a la Mode is located at 120 West Main Street.
This women's boutique has fashionable clothing for women of all ages.

Summer clothes.

Lingerie.

Beauty products.

Lots and lots of clothes!

2007-05-24T15:11:00.000-07:00

HAVE YOU DISCOVERED DOWNTOWN MESA?

Over the next few days this blog will give you a mini tour of all that Downtown Mesa has to offer.

Let's start with Christy's Cake Supplies located at 125 W. Main Street. Christy's is the valley's finest cake decorating supply store. In addition to supplies, you can order custom decorated cakes or take classes to learn the art of cake decorating!

Who could resist this adorable french cake?

Look at the detail Christy puts into each cake. Beautifully crafted for any occasion.

And supplies galore!

The Glitter Box is located at 140 W. Main Street. Do you have a young lady that loves to dress up and play? Does she have a birthday or some special occasion coming up? You can book her party here! They offer many different birthday packages to fit your little princesses birthday wishes.

The Glitter Box has a huge selection of clothing fit for every little Princess!

Dresses for all occasions!

Pretty little shoes for pretty little feet!

M & Co. Papery is located at 138 W. Main Street. M & Co. Papery specializes in Wedding Invitations, Birth Announcements, Personalized Stationery, Fine Paper, and Gifts. There is truly something for everyone here!

"Your Invitation to Indulge"

Sweet Treats

Personalized invitations for every occasion imaginable!

This completes day one of your mini tour of Downtown Mesa, isn't that great you didn't even have to get onto a tour bus. Please join us for more peeks at what there is in our quaint downtown. I'll bet we'll have a few surprises for you! Let us know what you think!

HUGE FURNITURE SALE

2007-05-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

Antique Plaza Antique Mall
2 Locations on Main Street in Downtown Mesa

We have a huge selection of
Antique and Vintage Furniture
from Victorian to Mid Century Modern.

New Arrivals Daily

Chair Sale !!! Up to 75% off selected Chairs

114 and 120 West Main Street

Daily 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Summer Hours Closed Sundays

2007-05-18T17:21:00.001-07:00

New York Style

Custom Jewelry

in Downtown Mesa!

MURALT:SARBO CUSTOM JEWELERS

That's right! Muralt:Sarbo Custom Jewelers is at 130 West Main Street. I took my wedding ring that didn't fit anymore and the ring that I had been wearing to them. I explained to Matt what aspects of my first wedding ring I really liked and wanted to keep and he took it from there. He designed my new ring keeping all of the things I liked in mind and can you believe how gorgeous this ring is? I sure couldn't, they did such a great job! They will custom design anything you want. They design high end, New York style jewelry for men and women or they can design anything exactly to your expectations.

Matt Muralt and Mike Sarbo our new Downtown Mesa Jewelers (480)969-4653

2007-05-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

Studio T Gallery
announces

Art & Flowers
Friday, May 11 7-10 PM
Saturday, May 12 2-5 PM
Studio T Gallery will be bursting
with floral arrangements
that draw their inspiration from paintings by
Pam Smyth, Meg Harper, and CJ Rider

Gallery artists and floral artists
are teaming up to bring you this special event
Participating florists
Bella Fine, Zuzu's Petals,
Watson Flower Shops, Haws Flowers
Members from Mesa Garden Club,
Desert Designers,
and the Ikenobo Ikebana Society
Music by
Corona del Sol High School
string quartet
Shop Art & Flowers
for Mother's Day

Studio T Gallery
160 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85284
480-835-1112

"The Old Alley Wall" Pam Smyth

"Dakura" CJ Rider

"Poppy Vine" Meg Harper

2007-04-30T10:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Miss Drumlittle's Dress Shoppe...

You'll find Miss Drumlittle in the window of R J Peddler Antiques & More. She is busy sewing Victorian Clothing, she tailors too! R J Peddler is lucky enough to have a wonderful window dresser, the fabulous Vicki B.

Here is the fabulous Vicki B now, with a dapper gentleman. Vickie's window displays Victorian clothing, lighting, a Merrow overlock sewing machine, and a very old velvet valance that you have to see to believe. make sure you stop by R J Peddler Antiques & More this next "A Night Out in Mesa", Friday, May 11th.

"Night Out In Mesa"

2007-04-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

Last Friday...

"A Night Out In Mesa" turned out tons of new visitors and tons of excitement! Everything from Art, Dining, Live Entertainment, Shopping, and Antiquing, to Book Signing.

Downtown Mesa, truly has something in store for everyone. The Next "Night Out In Mesa" will be Friday, May 11th. With more people interested in joining in the festivities, there is much more to look forward to in the months to come.

2007-04-07T13:51:00.000-07:00

2007-03-21T18:54:00.000-07:00

Spring Extravaganza

Join Vintage Charm
Thursday, March 29th, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for their
6th Annual Spring Extravaganza
with all in-store merchandise on sale.

Come see all the the exciting new merchandise for Spring.
Featuring gift ideas for Easter, Mother's Day, Graduation, Weddings and Anniversaries!

So Many great gifts for SPRING!

2007-03-14T10:13:00.000-07:00

Mesa's first Night Out was a huge success!

With live entertainment up and down the street, live portrait paintings, food, fun and shopping!
Check out the article and reviews of some Mesa residents who attended.
http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/0312brk-downtown0312-ON.html

On the second Friday of each month many businesses on Main Street between Center and Country Club will stay open until 10:00 p.m.

A Night Out in Mesa will feature live musical entertainment, dining and great shopping after the "normal" business hours, with some businesses offering discounts.

Join Downtown Mesa for next months Night Out on Friday, April 13th.

Not many photos this time, but I promise to post more next month. -jw

2007-03-08T12:26:00.000-08:00

"A Night Out in Mesa"

On the second Friday of each month many businesses on Main Street between Center and Country Club will stay open until 10:00 p.m.

A Night Out in Mesa will feature live musical entertainment, dining and great shopping after the "normal" business hours, with some businesses offering discounts.

We hope you come by This Friday and check out the 7 Restaurants, 3 Art Galleries and over 20 Specialty Stores that will remain open for your shopping convenience:

Anita Cookie & More

Antique Plaza

S Bistro

Baby Bliss

Vintage Charm

M Troniks

Studio T Gallery

Domestic Bliss

Mystic Paper

Blossoms Boutique

Dickson's Jewelers

Christy's Cakes

Book Gallery

Green B

Closet a la Mode

Lissa's Shop

R J Peddler Antiques & More

History By George

Sweet Cakes Cafe

Muralt:Sarbo Custom Jewelry

Inside the Bungalow

Le Studio Salon de Beaute

M & Co Papery

Mango's Mexican Cafe

Mane Obsession

The Glitter Box

Visage Gallery

Imbeau Gallery

Posh Nosh

Grandma's Kitchen

One Oh One

There are so many new businesses downtown with more opening soon, so if you haven't been to Downtown Mesa lately come on down this Friday to check it all out- there's a lot to see and experience!

Downtown Events Saturday March 3, 2007

2007-03-04T13:36:00.000-08:00

There was alot going on in downtown Mesa Saturday. Let's start with the fashion show at Blossom's Boutique and Salon. Here are some of the make-up artists getting the models ready.
Here's one of the models with hair hand make-up done. Just waiting to change into the outfits she'll be modeling!

Final touches on this models make-up.

Here are two models who just happen to be sisters posing for the camera.

This is Blossom's second annual Fashion Show and with the great turn -out they received I am sure they'll be back year after year.

Also in Mesa, T Studio Gallery had their Grand Opening. The studio is full of artwork by 3 artists, Meg Harper, CJ Rider, and Pam Smyth.

Water Color by Pam Smyth

Acrylic by Meg Harper

Oil by CJ Rider

You can also join them in Studio T Gallery for a demonstration of their talents. Meg Harper will do an Acrylic demonstration on Wednesday's 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Oil demos will be on Thursday's 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. with C J Rider, and Watercolor demos are on Fridays 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. with Pam Smyth. Pack a lunch and join these talented ladies for a few hours of inspiration. The gallery is located at 160 W. Main St.

AN EVENING OUT IN DOWNTOWN MESA

2007-03-02T17:10:00.000-08:00

Many of the merchants in Downtown Mesa are joining together to start an “Evening Out In Downtown Mesa”. Our first “Evening Out” will be Friday March 9th beginning at 6:00 P.M. There will be artists creating their works of art, live entertainment, and a chance to visit stores that are normally closed by 5:00 P.M. Please join us for an “Evening Out In Downtown Mesa”!

As Merchants, we are hoping that this will encourage more stores to stay open later so that you can enjoy an evening out each month and experience all that Downtown Mesa has to offer!

Blossom's Spring Fashion Show

2007-03-01T15:57:00.000-08:00

Blossom's Boutique & Salon

2007 Spring Fashion Show

Saturday, March 3rd

7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Come join us for food and fun

while we show you our new

Spring Collection!

Blossom's is located at 146 W. Main Street

Admission is $10 at the door

for more info 480-835-8404

Mother's Day Gift

2007-02-19T15:45:00.000-08:00

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift!

Get a head start on Mother's Day shopping and get the perfect gift for Mom- a portrait of her children.
Scott Chamberlain of Visage Gallery will paint a portrait in a little over an hour. I don't know any Mom who wouldn't want a portrait of her child as a gift! Call Scott for info 480-751-7261.

Vintage Charm

2007-01-26T15:51:00.000-08:00

Vintage Charm, the place to shop for the perfect Valentine's gift. They have just about everything. Cards, tea sets, linen and other Valentine fancifuls. The gift giving ideas are endless for any sweetheart you might have in mind. Vintage Charm also has a great selection of furnishings, home decor and holiday items. This store has such a great combination of styles, it's a must see when in downtown Mesa. They are continually bringing in new items and going on buying trips to seek out the best of the best for their customers.

Home Tour in the Evergreen Historic District

2007-01-21T12:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was the Home Tour down Robson Street, just north of University Drive in Downtown Mesa. The homes in this neighborhood are incredible. Some are so gorgeous that I am green with envy. Some are so quaint they look like storybook cottages. There were so many people the whole street was lined with parked cars, there were more people there then on Halloween night. I admit I was camera challenged so I don't have many photos, but here are a few.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

2007-01-19T14:28:00.000-08:00

Last Monday, downtown Mesa was lucky enough to have a MLK parade with the help of local businesses and Westwood High School. Isn't it great that our local students are willing to spend their time fund raising to make sure this day and Martin Luther King Jr's work is honored with a parade? Here are some photo highlights...