Tucked away in the heart of San Tan Valley, The Good Life Festival – a multi-event, season-long gathering at Encanterra Country Club – regularly puts a focus on food, wine and music.

"Adorned in Memories, Written in Stone," an exhibit of artist-made altars inspired by Día de los Muertos, will be on display Oct. 24 to Nov. 5 in Burton Barr Central Library's @Central Gallery, located on the first floor at 1221 N. Central Ave.

You know what they say about Arizona’s weather: It’s paradise, except for the three months when we languish mercilessly in the triple digits. Options for getting out and about do dwindle in the summertime, but we more than make up for it the rest of the year — when we pick peaches, race ostriches, dance at outdoor concerts, browse arts festivals, run foot races and navigate corn mazes.

You know what they say about Arizona’s weather: It’s paradise, except for the three months when we languish mercilessly in the triple digits. Options for getting out and about do dwindle in the summertime, but we more than make up for it the rest of the year — when we pick peaches, race ostriches, dance at outdoor concerts, browse arts festivals, run foot races and navigate corn mazes.

Her name is La Calavera Catrina — Katrina, for short — and she’s one stylish dame, even if she doesn’t look quite as, um, alive as she used to.

Her name is La Calavera Catrina — Katrina, for short — and she’s one stylish dame, even if she doesn’t look quite as, um, alive as she used to.

Dia de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday set aside to honor the dead. Over the years, celebrations have moved away from the more intimate origins of the holiday, with local businesses and restaurants recognizing the holiday's importance. Tarryn Mento reports.

Dia de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday set aside to honor the dead. Over the years, celebrations have moved away from the more intimate origins of the holiday, with local businesses and restaurants recognizing the holiday's importance. Tarryn Mento reports.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with musical talent from Mesa students.

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Burton Barr Central Library is seeking proposals for artist-made altars inspired by Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for its @Central Gallery, on the first floor at 1221 N. Central Ave.

Performers wanted for Nov. 20 Block Party

Mesa Arts Center (1 E. Main St., Mesa) is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration set for Oct. 30 and 31. The festival is a unique opportunity for artists to display and sell work at the mercado during this cultural event that draws in over 22,000 people. Customized packages are available. Ample volunteer and promotional support is provided to artists.

Mesa Arts Center (1 E. Main St., Mesa) is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration set for Oct. 30 and 31. The festival is a unique opportunity for artists to display and sell work at the mercado during this cultural event that draws in over 22,000 people. Customized packages are available. Ample volunteer and promotional support is provided to artists.

Mesa Arts Center (1 E. Main St., Mesa) is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration set for Oct. 30 and 31. The festival is a unique opportunity for artists to display and sell work at the mercado during this cultural event that draws in over 22,000 people. Customized packages are available. Ample volunteer and promotional support is provided to artists.

Fall classes stimulate creativity at Mesa Arts Center