Happening in the Valley

Artist Lofts Coming to Downtown Mesa
A $14 million project featuring 50 artist live/work lofts is set to being construction in early 2017. Read the full article here.

Gilbert’s Agritopia to Open Barnone, an Artisan Workspace
According to the developer, Joe Johnston, the unique space is set to include “two ‘micro-restaurants,’ a winery/distillery, a microbrewery, two machine shops, a florist, wood-working shop, salon, design studio for paper products and barn space for Agritopia’s working farm.” Read the full article here.

McDowell Mountain Music Festival Announces Lineup
Featured artists include Beck, the Avett Brothers, and Gary Clark, Jr., among many others. The festival will take place on March 11-13, and tickets went on sale today. Read the whole article here.

Gilbert Community Excellence Awards Honor Local Difference-Makers
Seventeen people and organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community. Check out the full list here. 

Neighbors Rally to Preserve the Frank-Lloyd Wright House
The current owners want to open the house to the public, but the opposition is concerned about the changes this would bring to the home and surrounding neighborhood. Read the full article here.