Maricopa Arts Council hosted part 1 of the inaugural ArtsFest Maricopa on Saturday at the Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center. With a theme of music and movement, the evening featured music by Maricopa Music Circle and dancing by Desert Sun Performing Arts. The audience was also treated to local art in the foyer, music from Heritage Academy musicians theatrical performances from Maricopa Community Theatre.
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