Mesa Arts Center is Arizona's largest and most versatile arts and entertainment complex. This website highlights major events in the next few months only. For a more comprehensive calendar, ticket prices, and receptions/celebrations that coincide with major events, visit the Mesa Arts Center's own website at www.MesaArtsCenter.com.
Free Concert Series
Mesa Arts Center
The annual series of lunchtime performances takes place at the Mesa Arts Center's Shadow Walk/Wells Fargo Garden every Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. through March 25.
Irish, Hula and Big Band
Feb. 4, 11, and 18, 2010
Doo-Wop to Rock
Feb. 25, Mar. 4 and 11
European Jazz and Satchmo Hits
Mar. 18 and 25
Visual Arts Exhibitions at
Mesa Contemporary Arts
Visitors can enjoy a number of exhibitions at Mesa Contemporary Arts, the five-gallery complex at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St.
Paul Nicklen
National Geographic
Renowned nature photographer, Paul Nicklen has been featured in many magazines, including the prestigious National Geographic Magazine. In conjunction with Mesa Arts Center’s Polar Obsession experience in the theaters, this exhibition will focus on the wondrous creatures and remote landscaping found in the polar regions of our plant. The exhibit runs from Dec. 4 to Feb. 28, 2010.
Mesa Contemporary Arts hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $3.50, and children 7 and under are free. Admission is free on Thursdays. For more information, call (480) 644-6500 or visit www.MesaArtsCenter.com.
Performances at
Mesa Arts Center Theaters
A wide range of performances are coming to the four state-of-the-art theaters at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. Following are just some highlights for the coming months. For more details, including ticket information and the latest additions to the performance schedule, visit www.MesaArtsCenter.com or call the box office at (480) 644-6500.
George Winston
Feb. 5, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Feb. 5-21, 2010 (MAC) multiple show times
Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight
Feb. 6, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Les Ballets Trockadoros de Monte Carlo
Feb. 11, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
The Acoustic Brotherhood Tour
Feb. 12, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Quinn Lemley: Burlesque to Broadway
Feb. 13, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
TAO
Feb. 19, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Kathleen Madigan
Feb. 20 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Experience Hendrix
Mar. 7, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Moscow State Radio Symphony
Mar. 9, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Steve Tyrell
Mar. 11, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Keb' Mo'
Mar. 12, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Three Irish Sopranos
Mar. 14, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
National Geographic Live! Army Ants & Flying Frogs
Mar. 17, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
Mar. 20, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)
Around the World in a Bad Mood
Mar. 23 - April 3, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre) multiple show times
Big Band Broadcast
April 9, 2010 (Ikeda Theatre)