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This week on the City Limitless® podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bob, chief curator and paleontologist at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, to uncover a side of Arizona that most people have never imagined. From mammoths roaming the Valley to rivers flowing through what is now desert, this conversation takes us deep into Mesa’s ancient past and the stories still waiting to be discovered.

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City Limitless the Podcast - Ep. 44 Mammoths in Mesa with Paleontologist Dr. Bob Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5wnme-1a59f92This week on ...

This week on City Limitless®, we sat down with Melissa Martinez, curator at the idea Museum, to explore how creativity, community and hands-on experiences are shaping the next generation right here in downtown Mesa. From interactive exhibits to supporting local artists, this conversation highlights how art can inspire, connect and transform the way we see the world.

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City Limitless Ep. 43: Where Big Ideas Begin – Inside the idea Museum with Melissa Martinez Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-eq3rh-1a9d34fThis week on ...

This week on City Limitless®, we welcome one of the most inspiring and beloved stars of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum for a special bonus episode full of heart, honesty and joy. Dani Bowman—animator, entrepreneur, advocate and founder of DaniMation Entertainment—joins us in Mesa alongside her boyfriend, Henry Andrade, for a conversation about love, creativity, autism advocacy and living a life without limits. There could not be a more meaningful place for this conversation than Mesa, Arizona, proudly recognized as the world’s first Autism Certified City.

City Limitless the Podcast - Ep. 42 Dani Bowman Beyond Love on the Spectrum Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6f28j-1ac226fThis week on City Limitless®, Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum star Dani Bowman joins us in Mesa for a heart...

This week on City Limitless® we sat down with Jeroen, the founder of Mesa Padel Club, to explore how one of the world's fastest-growing sports has found a home right in the heart of downtown Mesa. With four courts, a welcoming pro shop and a vision built around community, Mesa Padel Club is bringing something entirely new to the valley.

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City Limitless the Podcast - Ep. 41 What Is Padel and Why Is It Taking Over Mesa? Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8mz4i-1a9d212This week on City Limitless®, we sit down with J, founder of Mesa Padel Club, to explore how one of the wo...

This week on City Limitless®, we turned up the volume on Breakaway Music Festival as it makes its way back to Mesa this weekend. We sat down with Duncan Harris, the Promotions Manager behind the magic, along with LEESH, a rising EDM artist and proud Mesa local, to talk about the festival’s evolution, its growing impact and why this weekend is set to be something special.

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This week on the City Limitless® podcast, we’re looking back at the incredible energy that filled Arizona Athletic Grounds as the PPA Tour returned to Mesa for the Carvana Mesa Cup. We sat down courtside with Brian Clark, chief tour officer for the PPA, along with PPA Pro Caden Nemoff to talk about the explosive growth of pickleball, what it takes to run a professional tour stop and why Mesa continues to be one of the tour’s favorite destinations.

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City Limitless the Podcast - Ep. 39 Behind the Paddle: Inside Pro Pickleball with the PPA Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nzmtn-1a61189This week on City Limitless®, we recap the energy and impact of the Carvana Mesa Cup as the PPA Tour retur...

Hot off the press: Visit Mesa’s 2026 Visitor Guide is here!

This guide is the ultimate roundup of Mesa’s best offerings perfect for visitors and locals alike. We’re excited to spotlight under-the-radar favorites and can’t-miss classics across City Limitless®.

Inside you’ll find:
• Family-friendly itineraries
• A roundup of the best adventures
• Local insiders’ guide to the Asian District

Order a free copy or download the digital version here: https://www.visitmesa.com/trip-planning/visitors-guide/

This week on the City Limitless® podcast, we went where Mesa’s sports scene is loudest: Arizona Athletic Grounds during MLS NEXT Fest. If you drove past and wondered why the traffic felt nonstop, there was a good reason. Over a 12-day stretch, Mesa became a national hub for youth soccer, with full parking lots, busy hotels and an active complex from early morning to late night.

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City Limitless the Podcast - Ep. 32 Inside MLS NEXT Fest Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8kcwn-1a0f3b0This week on City Limitless®, we look back at MLS NEXT Fest at Arizona Athletic Grounds, when Mesa became ...

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We are thrilled to share that Meg Stevens, President of Arizona Athletic Grounds, has been honored with Tourism Manager of the Year at AZLTA’s Stars of the Industry Awards. Meg continues to be a driving force in elevating Mesa as a premier sports destination, and her leadership at Arizona Athletic Grounds has been instrumental in hosting elite sporting events year-round. We are proud to celebrate her achievements and the impact she brings to our community.

Thanks so much to Visit Mesa Board Member and Councilmember Alicia Goforth for joining us as we celebrate this significant moment. And to former Visit Mesa Board Member and Councilmember Jenn Duff for her ongoing commitment to our community. Their support is truly appreciated.