Best of Mesa 2014: Arts & Entertainment
Best of Mesa 2014 Museum: Arizona Museum of Natural History
Best Museum
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N. Macdonald
(480) 644-2230 or arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
This Mesa gem holds more than 50,000 items exploring the cultural and natural history of Arizona and the greater Southwest through the disciplines of archaeology, art, ethnology, geology, history and paleontology. Kids will love the three stories of dinosaurs and waterfalls, as well as a calendar full of family-oriented events and activities held throughout the year.
Second place
The i.d.e.a. Museum (formerly Arizona Museum
for Youth)
150 W. Pepper Place
(480) 644-4332 or ideamuseum.org
Third place
Airbase Arizona CAF Museum (formerly Arizona
Wing CAF Museum)
2017 N. Greenfield Road
(480) 924-1940 or azcaf.org
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Best of Mesa 2014 Live Performance Venue: Mesa Arts Center
Best Live Performance Venue
Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St.
(480) 644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Downtown Mesa’s award-winning arts campus boasts an impressive line-up of concerts, plays, touring productions, festivals, artists’ studios and educational programs. Big-name performers are often found on stage here, but you’re just as likely to enjoy a performance from resident troupes like Mesa Encore Theatre, Symphony of the Southwest or Ballet Etudes. The five-gallery Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum hosts exihibts from local and national artists.
Second place
The Palms Theatre
5247 E. Brown Road
(480) 924-6260 or thepalmstheatre.com
Third place
Mesa Amphitheatre
263 N. Center St.
(480) 644-2560 or mesaamp.com
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Best of Mesa 2014 Performing Arts Troupe: Ballet Etudes
Best Performing Arts Troupe
Ballet Etudes
2401 E. Baseline Road
(480) 558-2080 or balletetudes.net
A resident company of downtown’s Mesa Arts Center, Ballet Etudes is known for its popular production The Nutcracker — a veritable East Valley holiday tradition — and its annual Nutcracker Sweet Tea at Mesa venue The Wright House. Created in 1986 to fulfill the artistic needs of serious young dancers who desire performing opportunities of the highest caliber, BE’s instructors offer youngsters an opportunity for expert training and high-caliber stage experience.
Second place
The Palms Theatre
5247 E. Brown Road
(480) 924-6260 or thepalmstheatre.com
Third place
East Valley Children’s Theatre
4501 E. Main St.
(480) 756-3828 or evct.org
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Best of Mesa 2014 Band/Musical Ensemble: East Valley Millennial Choirs and Orchestras
Best Band/Music Ensemble
East Valley Millennial Choirs and Orchestras
performs at Mesa Arts Center
(855) 233-2900 or millennial.org/east-valley
This national group, formerly known as the Mormon Choral Organization, began its Arizona chapter in 2009. With seven performing ensembles — six choirs and a symphony orchestra — Millennial provides a musical entry point for all ages, from 4 year olds to adults, training each in the structure and forms of traditional, sacred and classical music. All groups perform at Mesa Arts Center.
Second place
Sonoran Desert Chorale
1530 E. Indigo St.
(480) 835-7059 or sonorandesertchorale.org
Third place
Salt River Brass
performs at Mesa Arts Center
(602) 334-4556 or saltriverbrass.org
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