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In a world where art continues to be created with the help of a computer, it is refreshing to see artisans who use basic materials to construct something truly memorable. While many of these individuals use various materials to create their art, the ones who are well versed in the practice of woodcarving are the stars whose work is celebrated every year in Mesa at the Annual Desert Woodcarving Show and Sale. This art festival of sorts features wood sculptures by some of the most talented local, regional and national woodcarvers who all convene for this very popular annual event held every February.

While the works of William Shakespeare have been presented in many different styles and mediums, there's something special about the way the Southwest Shakespeare Company interprets and infuses his work with their styled and engaging performances. The entertainment company has been paying homage to the iconic writer for over ten years through an always-impressive variety of dozens of productions. The shows are put on by not only an expert group of directors and technical personnel, but also by classically trained professional actors who skillfully link the spirit of Shakespeare's original work to some of today's contemporary issues.

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.