Tue. 20 July '10

‘POOL’ Party

POOL brings together dozens of boutique merchants, artisans and food purveyors inside a single space

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A former Mervyn’s located in the middle of Mesa might seem like an unlikely place for a retail revolution, but that’s just what’s happening at POOL. Opening later this month, this soaring space will house a carefully cultivated collection of 38 local entrepreneurs, artisans and restaurants. Not to mention a live music and theater venue, an indoor-outdoor farmer’s market, and a spacious, shade-filled garden lined with water features. Branded a ‘collaborative market,’ POOL’s diverse mix of merchants includes a full-service floral boutique, children’s clothing boutiques, a barber shop, a vintage and modern hat shop, an art gallery, an embroidery company, fine and costume jewelers, a music company, a home décor boutique, a children’s toy and book shop and a Mesa Police Department substation, to name a few.

Meanwhile, food options range from a coffee and tea shop, to authentic empanadas and the now de rigueur upscale cupcakery. Furthermore, the space will be subdivided into four distinct zones. Enjoy evening movies and community theater at The Living Room, or shop for fresh-plucked goodness at the aforementioned Farmer’s Market. Speaking of Earthy delights, The Garden is an indoor-outdoor oasis featuring a sprinkling of seating and dining areas, water features and plenty of blessed shade. Finally, the Meet/Gather/Rest/Learn zone is a collection of smaller spaces for hosting community events, cooking classes, etcetera.

Premiering to the public on a limited basis on Friday, July 30 (Monday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm), POOL’s official grand opening is set for September.

Jump in: 1240 E. Main St., 877-565-MESA (6372)

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