Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
Good morning, Mesa.
🎭 Culture
Mesa officials indicated that Arizona’s only baseball museum will officially open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
21 at 2345 N. Horne (in the former Lehi Elementary auditorium). The museum will offer free admission with live music, presentations, vendors and kids’ crafts.
🎓 Education
Eastmark High School earned the Arizona 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll for the second year in a row.
The honor, given to only 9% of qualifying schools, reflects the school’s focus on building AP exam skills in Mesa.
📰 Real Estate
Mesa officials on Feb.
10 reviewed plans for a 36-unit residence for Cubs minor league players and a 103-room hotel at a former county animal shelter on North Price Road and West Rio Salado Parkway. The campus will have secure access and landscaped common areas—features that support community needs.
🏈 Sports
The Cactus League spring training starts Feb.
20 as 15 MLB teams practice at 10 ballparks across the Valley, including Mesa’s Hohokam Stadium where the Athletics play. The event lasts six weeks and gives fans a chance to see players up close.
A water main break near Val Vista Drive and McDowell Road led city officials to reroute part of the Mesa Marathon course on Feb.
14 after repairs fixed the issue on Feb. 10, and nearly 10,000 runners participated as crews kept a close watch on the area.
🎉 Mesa Events
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Moment of Truth Concert
6:30-11 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — $25 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Outta Pocket, Moment of Truth, Sin Against Sin, and War Prison.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful business relationships in your community.
David Ramirez Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies with David Ramirez.
Vitamin String Quartet Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Starts at $52.50 — Experience spellbinding string renditions of hits from Taylor Swift to Daft Punk by the popular Vitamin String Quartet.
Big Patio Party with Casey Ryan
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Casey Ryan while savoring craft brews in a spacious patio setting.
Salt River Brass: Brass Cats Performance
3-6 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Cost info not specified — Experience an unforgettable collaboration between the Salt River Brass and ASU Jazz Ensemble.
Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — Starts at $53 — Celebrate America 250 with the iconic Count Basie Orchestra and special guest Nnenna Freelon.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 for drop-in guests — Network with local entrepreneurs and business owners in a structured, relationship-driven setting.
The Music & Stories of the Islands
7-8 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Experience an evening of vibrant music with the Arizona Samoan Choir showcasing the island's cultural heritage.
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Cost Info not provided — A new generation of mariachi brings vibrant rhythms to the stage.
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