The Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck performs with the Marcus Roberts Trio, creating a vibrant jazz-bluegrass sound.

Lemon doughnuts generally involve fried dough filled with sticky, tart-sweet yellow goo that tastes more of sugar than of serious lemon.

Lemon doughnuts generally involve fried dough filled with sticky, tart-sweet yellow goo that tastes more of sugar than of serious lemon.

Blue Adobe Grille (144 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa, [480] 962-1000). The carne adovada plate is the highlight of the New Mexican dishes found at this award-winning establishment. There’s an excellent selection of Southwest infused seafood as well, including lobster tamales with mango salsa and raspberry chipotle. $$

Performing Arts 2012-13 season preview

Ever hear of “squeaky” cheese?

Gilbert actors Jason Fleck and Jeannie Shubitz are starring as newlyweds Michael and Agnes in the musical “I Do! I Do!” kicking off Thursday at Sunland Village East in Mesa.

Gilbert actors Jason Fleck and Jeannie Shubitz are starring as newlyweds Michael and Agnes in the musical “I Do! I Do!” kicking off Thursday at Sunland Village East in Mesa.

Like a Hollywood star, Coronado’s 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand.

Coronado, Calif. • Like a Hollywood star, Coronado’s 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand.

Coronado, Calif. • Like a Hollywood star, Coronado’s 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand.

Coronado, Calif. • Like a Hollywood star, Coronado’s 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand.

“Brigadoon” at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre plays through Feb. 11.  There will be a special New Year’s Eve performance Saturday that will include a cabaret show following the performance. Tickets for New Year’s Eve are $99 per person.

“Brigadoon” at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre plays through Feb. 11.  There will be a special New Year’s Eve performance Saturday that will include a cabaret show following the performance. Tickets for New Year’s Eve are $99 per person.

“Brigadoon” at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre plays through Feb. 11.  There will be a special New Year’s Eve performance Saturday that will include a cabaret show following the performance. Tickets for New Year’s Eve are $99 per person.

Even as more shoppers choose canvas, polyester or Tyvek, the humble plastic grocery bag remains ubiquitous. Along with recycling or reusing it, why not consider making something with it?

The estranged wife of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock was sentenced Thursday to 13 years in prison for her sexual relationship with a Chandler boy.