As part of the Merry Main Street events in downtown Mesa, Mayor John Giles and several local actors and musicians will perform a holiday variety show which includes the live retelling of The Man Who Killed Santa Claus on Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Mesa Arts Center. The event also features special guest singer and songwriter Emma Nissen.
Tickets for the live event are $10 and available now at mesaartscenter.com or by calling the box office during regular business hours at 480-644-6500.
The holiday season in Mesa is something I look forward to each year, and I love that this evening of great music, storytelling and entertainment has become a tradition for everyone to enjoy, said Mesa Mayor John Giles. The Man Who Killed Santa Claus is a great story, in part, because its true! Thats what the podcast is all about sharing some of the great stories, places, people and events that are treasured in our city.
Its Always Cool in Mesa is in its fourth season and is available on Apple, Google and Spotify. Past episodes of the podcast include Mesa Pub Crawl: The Hot New Oxymoron, Jagger Eaton, Mesas Skateboarding Olympian and Alice Cooper Comes to Town.
Those attending the live event are encouraged to enjoy the Merry Main Street tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. and visit a downtown eatery before or after the performance. Everyone is invited to return to Downtown Mesa throughout the season to take part in ice skating and other holiday activities.
The Man Who Killed Santa Claus is generously sponsored by Valley Rain Construction.
About Mesa Arts Center
Mesa Arts Center, owned and operated by the City of Mesa, is a unique, architecturally stunning facility located in the heart of downtown Mesa. Arizona's largest arts center is home to four theaters, five art galleries and 14 art studios. Guests, patrons and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performances, world-class visual art exhibitions and outstanding arts education classes. Mesa Arts Centers mission is to inspire people through engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible and relevant. For more information, visit mesaartscenter.com.