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“Summer Sizzles!”

Downtown Mesa Merchants to Heat

Things Up During the July 10 Second Friday

 

Downtown Mesa merchants will ensure that “Summer Sizzles” the evening of July 10 with live music, art activities and exhibitions, raffles, tasty treats and more. Mesa Contemporary Arts will remain open as well. It’s all part of the next Second Friday, the monthly event held on and around West Main Street from 6-10 p.m.

 

Lots of Fun at OneOhOne

Visitors to OneOhOne Gallery, 101 W. Main St., will enjoy live music, open microphone and $1 root beer floats. Additionally, Dobson Montessori School will sponsor a free spin art booth for kids of all ages. The East Valley Art Guild will have exhibits at 101 W. Main St. as well.

 

Jazz In July

de la Cruz Bistro, 10 W. Main St., will host “Jazz In July” with live music and dinner specials. Come enjoy great food, beer, wine and jazz in this casual yet elegant restaurant.

 

Win Tickets to a Mesa Arts Center Performance

NEDCO (Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation), 12 N. Center St., will hold drawings for two pairs of tickets to a Mesa Arts Center Performance. One drawing will be held at de la Cruz Bistro, and another at Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine, 17 W. Main St. (Nunthaporn’s will also offer free Thai food samples).

 

Great Shopping, Dining & Vendors

As usual, many downtown merchants will stay open late for Second Friday to offer great shopping and dining. Some may also host live music or other special activities in addition to the aforementioned events. Arts and crafts vendors will line Main Street sidewalks as well.

 

Exhibitions at Mesa Contemporary Arts

Mesa Contemporary Arts, the visual arts complex at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., will remain open until 9 p.m. for Second Friday. Admission will be free from 6-9 p.m. on July 10. Visitors can experience the following ongoing exhibitions:

 

• Resurrect: The Art of the Reclaimed Object

Parallel Universe: The Art of Paula Wittner

Archaeologica: The Disposable Museum of Jessica Drenk

Androgyny: New Work by Sergei Isupov

 

For more information on events at Mesa Contemporary Arts visit www.MesaArtsCenter.com.

 

For more information on the merchant-coordinated activities for Second Friday contact Suzanne Woodford, owner, OneOhOne Gallery, 101 W. Main St., (602) 690-6071, thezanw@aol.com. Updates on Second Friday are also posted at www.DowntownMesa.com.

 

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The following photos are from past Second Fridays,
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