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The Picnic Company restaurant in downtown Mesa has closed because of nonpayment of rent, according to a sign on the front of the building at 142 W. Main St.

Great Arizona Picnic: Enjoy food from more than 50 restaurants, cooking demonstrations from renowned chefs, more than 200 types of beer and music jamming on three stages at this weekend’s culmination of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.

What’s better than a picnic in the park during May in the Valley? A Great Big Picnic in the Park, of course.

The tablecloth will be folded and put away at the conclusion of a tasty Scottsdale tradition that concludes today.

For a region where the sky is stuck on “sunny,” the local National Weather Service meteorologists sure have a lot to do.

Picking up some fresh wines for summer is in the bag — or shopping cart, actually — as supermarkets get in touch with their inner sommeliers.

Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to Freestone Park for an evening of complimentary music from popular Valley blues band Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.

Wander the scenic Scottsdale Civic Center Mall while nibbling on treats from more than 50 local eateries, enjoying live entertainment or watching cooking demonstrations from the Valley’s best chefs. You can also browse the Epicurean Expo, experience the Tiki Hideaway or become an educated cocktail drinker at “Cocktail Culture.” All-inclusive VIP passes are available. A portion of the proceeds go toward Arizona arts and education.

Join fellow Montanans in the Valley at the 68th annual Montana State Picnic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., Mesa.

Syndi Scheck Yad B’Yad Preschool invites preschool-aged children (0-5) and their families to Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road, on July 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It’s easy to love basic bruschetta — thick slabs of toasted bread topped with a heap of chopped tomatoes and shredded basil, then drizzled with a mess of olive oil.