FreeFall Fridays Begin Today at Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center's newest performance space, the outdoor Alliance Pavilion, will be home to FreeFall Fridays, a series of free performances on Friday evenings beginning today, Sept. 19 and continuing through Nov. 21. Ear Candy, featuring Vaughn "SWIF" Willis, will perform two sets each Friday night; 6-8 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase on site, and FreeFall Friday dinner and drink specials will be available at select restaurants in downtown Mesa during 8-9pm, only.

FreeFall Fridays will coincide with other events on Main Street in Mesa, including Flash Park Friday on September 19, Motorcycles on Main on September 26, Second Friday Night Out on October 10, and ticketed performances in Mesa Arts Center's theaters.

Phoenix-based Ear Candy plays cover and original music in the genres of R&B, Jazz, Neo Soul, Reggae, Pop, Blues, and Top 40. Their ensemble includes a lead singer/guitar, bass, keys, drums, electronic percussion, saxophone, and background singers.

Downtown Mesa restaurants participating in FreeFall Friday promotions include Il Vinaio, Margaritas Grill, Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine, Queen's Pizzeria and Café, and Republica Empanada. Customers can inquire about FreeFall Friday specials at restaurant locations.