McGavin Ranch

The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a beloved community event that has been taking place in Tempe for over 50 years. It is held annually in early December and early to mid-March and is one of the oldest festivals in the Southwest. The festival has become a point of pride for Tempe and a favorite of residents and visitors. Guests can enjoy art from over 350 artists nationwide, local music, a Kids Block, and various food options on the historic Mill Avenue. This urban fine art festival consistently ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine. It has been honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to Downtown Tempe throughout a 3-day weekend.

The MCC Art Gallery is a vibrant space that showcases works by students, faculty, and guest artists. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, the gallery displays traditional and multimedia creations, ceramics, photography, and electronic media. The facility features movable walls on a tracking system for customized layouts and has a shade overhang area to accommodate outdoor artwork. The gallery is also a student learning lab for art management, curating, and gallery design. The highly qualified instructors motivate students to reach their creative potential and sharpen their artistic skills.

Explore a treasure trove at Mesa's Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, where you can immerse yourself in a diverse collection of classic vinyl LPs. Discover rare imports, out-of-print gems, and hard-to-find records waiting to be found. But that's not all—the store also offers a captivating assortment of video games, books, magazines, comics, musical instruments, sound systems, and more. Bookman's admirable mission is to reduce waste by giving items a new lease on life with new owners while providing customers with a continuously evolving selection. Bookman's invaluable service creates a win-win situation for everyone involved.