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Wednesday May 22, 2013

One-Time Events

Windmill Wine Tasting Event

May 22, 2013 - June 05, 2013
  • Location: Windmill Winery
  • Address: 1140 W. Butte Ave., Florence, AZ 85132
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Wine Tasting Event Every Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm we will be hosting a tasting event. A great way to unwind from the mid week blues. This is a prepaid RSVP event.  Cost per person is $20 and includes wine tasting, light appetizers and live music for your entertainment. This is a prepaid RSVP event, to sign up please call 520-858-6050 and ask for Cynthia. 

"Pirates of the Scaribbean (Are we there Yet?)"

May 22, 2013 - July 06, 2013

Hit the high seas with this delightful pirate comedy, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Spratt, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas! When Barmitzvah kidnaps damsel in distress Eliza Swine, it's up to stableboy Will Doolittle to save ... more

On-Going Events

Half-Day Guided Hikes

May 22, 2013

Presenting a rainbow of bright flowers, towering green cacti and unique trees, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert offers a landscape unlike that of any other desert in the world. Join us on a guided hiking tour and allow our expert guides to share their wealth of knowledge about the surrounding flora, fauna, and geology. While more than a simple nature walk, our guided hikes are designed so both individuals of modest fitness levels and the more active adventurer will enjoy themselves. Bring your cam... more

Half-Day Guided Mountain Bike Tours

May 22, 2013

The Sonoran Desert around the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is home to some of the most interesting flora and fauna in the world. Sign up for our guided mountain bike tour and cruise along among the cactus down winding gravel paths with the stunning desert landscape as a backdrop. Our guided tours are suitable for all skill levels from the curious beginner to the daring dirt devil expert. We provide high performance mountain bikes, all necessary support and basic safety instruction, safety equip... more

Half-Day Kayaking & Rafting Tours

May 22, 2013

Float down the Lower Salt River or the Verde River on our guided rafting tour or a guided kayaking trip. The Lower Salt River and the Lower Verde River are class 1 rivers with no major rapids. The river ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including wild horses and bald eagles that we are often fortunate enough to see while floating along. Boats, life jackets, snacks and water are provided. See website for more details. We require a minimum of 4 sign-ups to confirm a tour. 15% discount ... more

Olive Oil 101 Tour

May 22, 2013

This fun, educational, and informative 30-minute tour will teach you the history of the farm and mill, how the signature oils are made, and the importance of local products and sustainable farming. After the tour, you can taste the oils, stuffed olives, and tapenades, then purchase your favorites in the gourmet marketplace! Pick up a few recipe cards to take home too!

"Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere"

May 22, 2013 - May 26, 2013
  • Location: Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Address: 35 N. Robson. St., Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Venue: Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog...and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today's weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagina... more

Thursday May 23, 2013

One-Time Events

"Damn Yankees"

May 23, 2013 - June 29, 2013

Winner of seven Tony Awards, Damn Yankees is the musical retelling of the Faust tale. Set in the 1950s, when the New York Yankees dominated baseball, a middle-aged, long-suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators trades his soul to the Devil. He becomes young Joe Hardy, the powerful hitter who can lead the Senators to victory. As the team gets closer to the long-awaited victory, Joe realizes how much he misses his wife and his life. Filled with songs such as "You Gotta Have Heart,&q... more

"Pirates of the Scaribbean (Are we there Yet?)"

May 23, 2013 - July 06, 2013

Hit the high seas with this delightful pirate comedy, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Spratt, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas! When Barmitzvah kidnaps damsel in distress Eliza Swine, it's up to stableboy Will Doolittle to save ... more

On-Going Events

Half-Day Guided Hikes

May 23, 2013

Presenting a rainbow of bright flowers, towering green cacti and unique trees, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert offers a landscape unlike that of any other desert in the world. Join us on a guided hiking tour and allow our expert guides to share their wealth of knowledge about the surrounding flora, fauna, and geology. While more than a simple nature walk, our guided hikes are designed so both individuals of modest fitness levels and the more active adventurer will enjoy themselves. Bring your cam... more

Half-Day Guided Mountain Bike Tours

May 23, 2013

The Sonoran Desert around the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is home to some of the most interesting flora and fauna in the world. Sign up for our guided mountain bike tour and cruise along among the cactus down winding gravel paths with the stunning desert landscape as a backdrop. Our guided tours are suitable for all skill levels from the curious beginner to the daring dirt devil expert. We provide high performance mountain bikes, all necessary support and basic safety instruction, safety equip... more

Half-Day Kayaking & Rafting Tours

May 23, 2013

Float down the Lower Salt River or the Verde River on our guided rafting tour or a guided kayaking trip. The Lower Salt River and the Lower Verde River are class 1 rivers with no major rapids. The river ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including wild horses and bald eagles that we are often fortunate enough to see while floating along. Boats, life jackets, snacks and water are provided. See website for more details. We require a minimum of 4 sign-ups to confirm a tour. 15% discount ... more

Kid's Club

May 23, 2013

Kids Club is a free, interactive program designed to educate and entertain children. Members typically range in age from newborn to 5 years, but kids of all ages are invited to join the fun! Join the fun, activities, and music every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the JCPenny Court.   

Olive Oil 101 Tour

May 23, 2013

This fun, educational, and informative 30-minute tour will teach you the history of the farm and mill, how the signature oils are made, and the importance of local products and sustainable farming. After the tour, you can taste the oils, stuffed olives, and tapenades, then purchase your favorites in the gourmet marketplace! Pick up a few recipe cards to take home too!

"Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere"

May 23, 2013 - May 26, 2013
  • Location: Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Address: 35 N. Robson. St., Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Venue: Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Visit Website

Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog...and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today's weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagina... more

Friday May 24, 2013

One-Time Events

"Damn Yankees"

May 24, 2013 - June 29, 2013

Winner of seven Tony Awards, Damn Yankees is the musical retelling of the Faust tale. Set in the 1950s, when the New York Yankees dominated baseball, a middle-aged, long-suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators trades his soul to the Devil. He becomes young Joe Hardy, the powerful hitter who can lead the Senators to victory. As the team gets closer to the long-awaited victory, Joe realizes how much he misses his wife and his life. Filled with songs such as "You Gotta Have Heart,&q... more

"Pirates of the Scaribbean (Are we there Yet?)"

May 24, 2013 - July 06, 2013

Hit the high seas with this delightful pirate comedy, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Spratt, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas! When Barmitzvah kidnaps damsel in distress Eliza Swine, it's up to stableboy Will Doolittle to save ... more

On-Going Events

Half-Day Guided Hikes

May 24, 2013

Presenting a rainbow of bright flowers, towering green cacti and unique trees, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert offers a landscape unlike that of any other desert in the world. Join us on a guided hiking tour and allow our expert guides to share their wealth of knowledge about the surrounding flora, fauna, and geology. While more than a simple nature walk, our guided hikes are designed so both individuals of modest fitness levels and the more active adventurer will enjoy themselves. Bring your cam... more

Half-Day Guided Mountain Bike Tours

May 24, 2013

The Sonoran Desert around the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is home to some of the most interesting flora and fauna in the world. Sign up for our guided mountain bike tour and cruise along among the cactus down winding gravel paths with the stunning desert landscape as a backdrop. Our guided tours are suitable for all skill levels from the curious beginner to the daring dirt devil expert. We provide high performance mountain bikes, all necessary support and basic safety instruction, safety equip... more

Half-Day Kayaking & Rafting Tours

May 24, 2013

Float down the Lower Salt River or the Verde River on our guided rafting tour or a guided kayaking trip. The Lower Salt River and the Lower Verde River are class 1 rivers with no major rapids. The river ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including wild horses and bald eagles that we are often fortunate enough to see while floating along. Boats, life jackets, snacks and water are provided. See website for more details. We require a minimum of 4 sign-ups to confirm a tour. 15% discount ... more

Mesa Community Farmers Market

May 24, 2013

Held every Friday, the Farmer's Market features fresh produce from local growers, plus a variety of handmade arts and crafts such as jewelry, wooden toys and wall hangings.

Olive Oil 101 Tour

May 24, 2013

This fun, educational, and informative 30-minute tour will teach you the history of the farm and mill, how the signature oils are made, and the importance of local products and sustainable farming. After the tour, you can taste the oils, stuffed olives, and tapenades, then purchase your favorites in the gourmet marketplace! Pick up a few recipe cards to take home too!

"Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere"

May 24, 2013 - May 26, 2013
  • Location: Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Address: 35 N. Robson. St., Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Venue: Arizona Museum for Youth
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Visit Website

Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog...and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today's weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagina... more

Mesa Spirit Country Store

May 24, 2013 - October 25, 2013
  • Location: Mesa Spirit RV Resort
  • Address: 3020 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213
  • Venue: Mesa Spirit RV Resort
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday

Food and Arts & Crafts available for purchase.

Saturday May 25, 2013

One-Time Events

Peach Festival

May 25, 2013 - May 26, 2013
  • Location: Schnepf Farms
  • Address: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85242
  • Venue: Schnepf Farms
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
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Life is Peachy at Schnepf Farms!  A weekend of peach food sampling, activities including peach pit spit, pie eating contest, celebrity chef demonstrations, peachy sampling tent, and peachy pancake breakfast. Also featuring train rides through the orchard ($3), U-Pick peaches, and a Country Store & Bakery.

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