In the past, we have mentioned some of Tempe's outdoor activities so I thought I'd share a little bit about the Arts scene as well.. Tempe. AZ has a really great Arts and Entertainment "vibe" that is supported by many different parts of our community. In fact, if you go to the City of Tempe site, you will find an "events calendar" for "Arts". There, you will also find information about the Tempe Historical Museum.

One of the many really fun events is the Tempe Festival of the Arts held on the "famous" Mill Avenue. While the Tempe Festival of the Arts primarily focuses on art and the artists that create it, there are also a wide variety of other activities for guests to enjoy. Live entertainment stages and performances by a number of well-known local musicians provide musical entertainment for festival-goers. The newest addition to the Tempe Festivals of the Arts is the ARIZONA WINE FESTIVAL. Arizona wine growers will be on hand for tastings at a nominal fee, and will be selling their fruits of the vine on-site! You have GOT to come check this out!

ASU's Gammage Theater is another great asset to our community. Frank Lloyd Wright's final design, Gammage is an amazing performing arts facility at Arizona State University. The 3,000-seat performance hall has been host to many national and international dance companies, Broadway plays as well as hundreds of well-known celebrities, politicians, musicians and performers. I recall watching the Phantom of the Opera there several years ago as it played to many sold out shows.

The recently opened Tempe Center for the Arts is truly an amazing place. The facility boasts of being a state-of-the-art, 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. I have enjoyed the Lakesideviews overlookimg Tempe Town Lake, along with views of the Papago and Camelback mountains, The outdoor patios and restaurant/bar area can be a great place for a meeting.

Another Tempe venue is the Marquee Theatre. Located on the North side of Town Lake and near by one of our future light rail stops, this place has "played em' all." The Marquee is just north of Mill Avenue where you can find live music as well. Around here, it is easy to find some really great entertainment.

To Live, work and play, our great city is hard to beat! The Tempe Parks n Recreation Department has MANY opportunities for it's citizens to partake in all kinds of arts and hobby classes. There really can be something here for just about everyone! 

If you have any questions about the community of Tempe Arizona, please feel free to visit our web site at http://www.nickbastian.com/ or feel free to call us at 602-803-6425 or toll free at 1-888-343-6425.