One day, during the year of 1927, Boyce Luther Gulley packed
his few belongings and left his family in Seattle and began a long journey
on foot to Phoenix, Arizona.
He was diagnosed with tuberculosis and not wanting to burden his family with
his disease, he opted to build a dream castle for his daughter.
photos by Kim Bryant
Dance Co. shines with fancy footworkSandy de Neui founded the Mesa Dance Company in 1971. Since then the Mesa Dance Company has grown in all aspects: From Students, instructors and productions to costumes, lighting and sound.
Good time music
Jazz ensemble raises fundsThe Third Annual Al ‘Fab’ Grey Trombone Scholarship Concert took place on March 5. World famous trombonist Wycliffe Gordon performed along side with many others for a scholarship fundraiser for MCC.
First Musicians Expo
Gathering to provide one-of-a-kind opportunityAmi Johnson
Mesa LegendThe MCC Music Department along with The Music Industry Club will be hosting The First Annual Musician’s Expo.
Center changes look of downtown Mesa
If you’ve lived in Mesa for more than a couple years, you’ll know that historic Main Street between Mesa Drive and Country Club was in need of some revamping. Making downtown Mesa a pleasant place to visit once more, the Mesa Arts Center brings all sorts of recreation and entertainment to people of all ages.
Concert Lineup
April
8 - Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Maricopa County Events Center, 8 p.m., $43
9 - New Times Music Showcase, 40 Bands, Mill Ave, 5 p.m., $9
10 - Taking Back Sunday, Marquee Theatre, 6 p.m., $20, luckymanonline.com
13 - Blue October, Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $12, luckymanonline.com
17 - Dresden Dolls, Clubhouse, 7 p.m., $15, luckymanonline.com
20 - Conscious Collective, Phunk Junkies, Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $15, luckymanonline.com
21 - Cover Up CD Release, Clubhouse, $10, 7 p.m.
22 - 30 Seconds to Mars, Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $15, luckymanonline.com
27 - Drunken Immortals, Asleep in the Sea, The Loveblisters, Clubhouse, 7 p.m. clubhousegigs.com
29 - Eisley, Clubhouse, 7 p.m. luckymanonline.com
29-30 - Coachella Music Festival - Depeche Mode, Franz Ferdinand, Tool, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Matisyahu, Indio, CA, $85/$165, ticketmaster.comMay
2 - Avenged Sevenfold, Mesa Amphitheatre, $29, luckymanonline.com