NEW YORK (AP) — In 1963, Sidney Poitier made a film in Arizona, “Lilies of the Field.” The performance led to a huge milestone: He became the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar.
Now, …
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By JOCELYN NOVECK
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1/25/21
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A video production on film star and aviation pioneer Reginal Denny and a presentation on the Norden bombsight are topics of two Speaker Series events in February at the Commemorative Air Force …
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1/25/21
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If you have ever wanted to start jogging or running to improve your health, now is the perfect time.
The Lost Dutchman Marathon — which includes 2 mile, 8K, 10K, 1/2 and full marathon …
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By Darch Oborne
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1/25/21
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A desert survival and safety class being offered at the Superstition Mountain Museum might be one of the most important classes that you have ever taken.
Anyone who hikes or camps should be …
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1/21/21
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Award-winning chuckwagon chefs Sue and Russ Richins will be presenting their “Intro to Dutch Oven Cooking” class 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.
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1/21/21
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“Songs for a New World” is the next musical production to be presented at Zao Theatre in Apache Junction.
Performances are Jan. 29-Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. …
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By Hank Sheffer
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1/15/21
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Presented by Mesa Arts Center as part of the Performing Live series, Duo Parnas, rising stars of violin and cello will be in an online event at 7:30 p.m. March 18.
Purchase tickets for $10 …
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1/14/21
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Presented by Mesa Arts Center as part of the Performing Live series, jazz pianist Matt Herskowitz performs online at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21.
The performance will be prerecorded for Mesa Arts …
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1/14/21
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Advanced reserved seats for the inaugural Wild Wing Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway are available for online purchase
The 410 c.i. Winged Sprint Car …
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1/14/21
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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum will open “A Murmuration of Found Feathers in Flight” by Arizona artist Alexandra Bowers on Friday, Jan. 15.
Ms. Bowers is known for her intricate nature …
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1/12/21
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Twin Peaks is opening a new location at Tempe Marketplace Feb. 8 fulfilling a long-sought-after goal --- a location in the East Valley.
The new Twin Peaks restaurant, Tempe Marketplace, a spot …
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Although cooler weather prevails right now, spring will be here before you know it. Registration is underway for Mesa residents for the city’s parks and recreation spring programs. Registration …
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1/8/21
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Did the Lost Dutchman really run a marathon?
Many say that he did, but that’s as unknown as the location of his lost goldmine. What is known is that in 2001, a small group of Apache Junction …
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By Darch Oborne
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1/8/21
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For the sixth consecutive year, Merry Main Street brings holiday revelry to downtown Mesa. The celebration is Nov. 27-Jan. 2.
Mesa’s nearly four-story tall Christmas tree is again on …
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12/31/20
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Did the Lost Dutchman really run a marathon?
Many say that he did, but that’s as unknown as the location of his lost goldmine. What is known is that in 2001, a small group of Apache Junction …
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By Darch Oborne
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12/29/20
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For the sixth consecutive year, Merry Main Street brings holiday revelry to downtown Mesa. The celebration is Nov. 27-Jan. 2.
Mesa’s nearly four-story tall Christmas tree is again on …
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12/24/20
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Barleens Dinner Show Theater, 2275 E. Old West Highway, is hosting an outdoor benefit concert Sunday to collect food for the Superstition Community Food Bank.
“Last Sunday we held an outdoor …
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12/18/20
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Hear the captivating story of daring British Royal Air Force raids on major dams in Germany’s industrial Ruhr Valley during World War II at a 1-2 p.m. Dec. 19 speech.
“The Dam Busters” will …
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12/18/20
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Presented by Mesa Arts Center as part of the Performing Live series, jazz pianist Matt Herskowitz performs online at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21.
The performance will be prerecorded for Mesa Arts …
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12/18/20
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Each January, residents from the cities and towns of Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale gather at Tempe Town Lake to celebrate diversity and culture during the annual …
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12/17/20
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