Gotham City Comics and Coffee

Kabam! Pow! Piff! Wham! Zap! Kaboom!

Take the comic book enthusiast in your life to Gotham City Comics and Coffee in downtown Mesa! Gotham City opened in December 2010. The store has comic books, out of print books, T shirts, fan art, action figures (some life sized!) and the best coffee in town! Events include video games, live music, poetry slams, charity events, local artist events and more! Don’t miss Mesa’s Second Friday events at Gotham City Comics and Coffee, it’s the place to be! Power up your rocket boots and fly on over to Gotham City Comics and Coffee!

Open Monday ~ Thursday 9:00 am -9:00 pm, Friday ~ Saturday 9:00 am-11:00 pm.
46 West Main, Mesa, AZ

Desert Botanical Gardens

Whether you want to observe wildflowers, birds, butterflies, lizards, or tortoises in the morning or take a flashlight tour just after sunset, Phoenix’s own Desert Botanical Gardens is the place.

Nestled near the red rock mountains separating Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale, the gardens offer serene beauty and valuable information for every age group, local residents or visitors to the Valley of the Sun.

Check out their website at www.dbg.org for hours, pricing, class schedule, and special events. The Desert Botanical Gardens is the best place in the valley to hear live jazz music.

Liberty Market

Liberty Market claims to have the “Best Chicken Sandwich in the World.” I think most people would agree. Liberty Market is located in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona, just east of the water tower.

Hours Monday ~ Friday 7 am ~ 9 pm Saturday 7 am ~ 8 pm. Great location to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or to meet friends for coffee or tea. Seating is available inside or outside on the shaded patio.

Owners Joe and Cindy Johnson have been in the restaurant business for over 20 years. They also own Joe’s BBQ and Joe’s Farm Grill.

After your meal take a stroll into some of the local shops and galleries. For more information visit Liberty Market’s website at www.libertymarket.com.

Evermore Nevermore

Amanda Tucker is an amazing costume and make up designer and owner extraordinaire of award winning* Evermore Nevermore.
* New Times Best of Phoenix: Best Shopping on the Dark Side
* Best of the East Valley: Best Place to Find a Unique Gift

This zombie friend shop is located on the dark side of the street in downtown Mesa, AZ. Evermore Nevermore hosts over 100 artists including Mystic Pieces Jewelry by Shelly Brooks, Comic Art by Oddity Commodity, Fine Art Paintings and Prints by Marco, Shelly Robertson, and Big Chris Wood.

The ONLY place in town that has your copy of Restless, and other local poetry.

If you’re a local Roller Derby fan you can see jerseys worn by The Schoolyard Scrappers and the Coffin Draggers, all designed by Amanda!

Evermore Nevermore is open Mon - Saturday 10 am ~ 9 pm and hosts events such as Zombie Walk, Steampunk Street, Corset parties (ladies only, sorry guys) and Sci Fi Friday. Upcoming events include Star Wars Art Show, Steampunk Inventors Competition, Sci Fi Fashion Shows, and so much more!

Come on over to the dark side of the street… 127 W. Main, Mesa

Photo: Steampunk Shadowbox titled Masquerade by Judy Wood available at Evermore Nevermore

Scottsdale Marketplace

Scottsdale Marketplace has home and garden décor and so much more! Scottsdale Marketplace has 38 booths, filled with brilliant eye candy such as furniture, linens, candles, frames, jewelry, antiques, bags, fresh and silk plant and floral arrangements, clothes, books and more.

If you’re looking for something to decorate that lost corner in your home, or a gift for any occasion, look no further. Scottsdale Marketplace has something for everyone!

While you’re there, be sure to stop by Steampunk Atrium Center Courtyard, reasonable prices and some wonderful antiques and household items.

Conveniently located on the Southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Lincoln in sunny Scottsdale.

Open 10-6 Monday thru Saturday, 12-5 on Sunday

6310 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona ~ 480.368.5720

Website: www.scottsdalemarketplace.com

Harper's Nursery

For personal, helpful service visit Harper's Nursery with two locations
1830 E. McKellips, Mesa, AZ
2529 N. Hayden, Scottsdale, AZ

Plants ~ Seeds ~ Pots ~ Herbs ~ Flowers ~ Antiques ~ Gardening Classes ~ Landscaping services

Best nursery in town! Harper's has been in business in the Valley of the Sun for 65+ years!

For more information check out their website at www.harpersnursery.com

East Valley Reading Series

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Our first poetry reading event is Sunday, February 13 from 1~3 pm at the Kiva Courtyard on 5th Avenue in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona!

Featured local poets include Melanie McCuin, Brigid Maloney, David Wood, and Judy Wood. See you there!

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