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There's classic rock and then there are classics that rock. The performances staged by the Mesa Symphony of the Southwest most definitely fall into the latter category. Formerly known as the Mesa Symphony Orchestra, this group of highly skilled musicians have been impressing audiences with live music entertainment since they first debuted back in 1956. The symphony undertakes a full schedule of performances throughout the year that not only spotlight the work of classical composers like Bach and Mozart, but they also present various concerts designed to appeal to some of the area's younger music lovers. Under the direction of maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg, that tradition is set to continue for many years to come.

The Superstition Mountain Museum is in the Superstition Mountain range in Central Arizona. The museum offers visitors an experience of the Old West, focusing on the region's history, Native American people, early western settlers, local geology, and industry. The Museum Gallery features a detailed exploration of the region's history with artifacts, multi-media exhibits, and docent-led tours. Visitors can observe a working display of large-scale model trains and a 100-year-old Cossak 20-stamp ore mill and explore the museum's vast collection of Western movie and television history memorabilia. The Village exhibit includes two brush structures, a cooking area, and a hide drying rack, and visitors can find books, apparel, local Native American arts and crafts, and seasonal gift selections.

It's rare when you can take the kids to a place that is as educational as it is fun. Fortunately, at least one of those types of attractions can still be enjoyed in Mesa when you take the family on a Superstition Farm Tour. The tour is offered on a walk-in basis and lets visitors experience what it is like to work on an actual dairy farm. Not only will you tour the facility and learn about everything that has to be done on a daily basis, you may actually get to do some of the work yourself!