Posts Tagged ‘prescott’

PRESCOTT NOVELIST TELLS HOW TO BREATHE LIFE INTO CHARACTERS

[ September 29, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_3704" align="alignleft" width="201" caption="Susan Lang"][/caption]

Prescott novelist Susan Lang will discuss “Breathing Life into Your Characters ” when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 29 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library.

For most writers, fully-alive characters–characters that readers can’t help but care about–do not pour magically out [...]

DISTINGUISHED VOODOO MYSTERY AUTHOR TO SPEAK IN PRESCOTT

Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of five novels, will discuss “Sustaining a Writing Career: Challenges and Opportunities” when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 25 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library.

Rhodes is the Founding Director of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona [...]

The Raven Cafe Events

[ June 21, 2010 to June 26, 2010. ] June 21 – 27
Monday:  O. Allen Huddleston drops the needle on the record to spin us into the week with a Souled Out DJ set beginning at 4:30pm.  Then, we continue our excursion through classic film noir with our Monday Night Movie:  The Killers.  This 1946 film begins as a seemingly trivial insurance investigation becomes [...]

HANDMADE PAPER SALE, JULY 4TH

[ July 4, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] HANDMADE PAPER & MORE SALE,
> July 4th, 10AM – 5PM,
> 204 N. McCormick.
> Unique cards & envelopes, individual sheets,
> all archival, framed pieces, unusual gestured pieces
> and cookies with lemonade to sooth your soul.
> Don’t miss this one day SPECIAL event.
> Annie

Prescott College Offers An Introduction to Legal Reasoning

Prescott- Ever considered law school? Interested in the legal process? Prescott College’s Lifelong Learning Center is offering An Introduction to Legal Reasoning, a two-day course with attorney Gerald Lee Hicks, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on October 16 and 23, in the Ironwood Building, Room B. Tuition is $125. Registration deadline is October 1. [...]

YAVAPAI BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS RECEIVES BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA’S TOP HONOR

Prescott- Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters has received Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s 2010 Gold Standard Award for significantly increasing revenues and successfully serving more children last year.  The agency is one of 22 of the national mentoring network’s nearly 400 agencies to receive the honor.

“Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters represents the best of [...]

Folk Sessions June eletter

[ June 19, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. June 20, 2010; 3:00 pm; June 26, 2010 to June 27, 2010. June 26, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:00 pm; July 17, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 31, 2010; 7:00 pm; September 11, 2010; ]

Pamela Dunmire’s Soul Soaring Abstractions

Alternate Universe

[ June 1, 2010 to June 29, 2010. ] Announcing Our June 2010 Mezzanine Show
featuring
Soul Soaring Abstractions
new works by Pamela Dunmire

June 1 - 29

The ‘Tis Arts Center and Gallery cordially invites you to our newest Mezzanine Show featuring the work of
Pamela Dunmire

“Alternate Universe”

‘Tis Arts Center & Gallery
105 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303

www.tisartgallery.com

Finding Your Memoir with Maureen Van Wallegan at Prescott Public Library on Friday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Prescott- Turn your personal narrative into an interesting story. Facilitator Maureen VanWalleghan demonstrates how to use fine memoir writing skills and techniques in this expansive workshop. Register once before June 18 to reserve your place in all six sessions (June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16 and July 23).

Back by popular demand, [...]

Library Calendar

[ June 13, 2010; 3:00 am; June 14, 2010; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 15, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; June 16, 2010; 10:00 am; 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm; June 17, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:00 am; 4:00 pm; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am; 2:00 pm; June 20, 2010; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 22, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 6:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 10:00 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:00 am; ] Join Elisabeth Ruffner as she presents Yavapai: Mother of Counties, a photographic tour of Yavapai County’s importance in the campaign to create the State of Arizona on Sunday, June 13.

Music abounds at Prescott Library the third week in June. On Wednesday June 16, enjoy the harp and cello of Anne Badger and Karen Giglio during [...]

It’s Summer Solstice! Welcome Midsummer moon and the joining of our community as whole.

[ June 21, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Date:  Monday June 21, 2010
Time:  6:00PM – 10:00PM
Location:  505 W. Gurley St. Prescott, AZ 86301
For more info call Jenny: 928-925-7556
It’s Summer Solstice! Welcome Midsummer moon and the joining of our community as whole. Come and share and meet people alike as we bless mother earth here in Prescott. This earthly event, takes place each year [...]

Tannahill Weavers Concert in Prescott

[ July 22, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] who: The Tannahill Weavers from Scotland
what:  in concert as part of the 2010 Prescott Celtic Concert Series
where: The Marina Room of The Hassayampa Inn, Prescott
when:  Thursday, July 22 at 7 PM
tickets: Adults: $20/advance, $22/door – Students: $15/advance, $17/door – Kids (6-12): $10/advance,12/door
Advance tickets at Celtic Crossings Pub – Gateway Mall, Prescott
Info: 928-771-1218
web site:  [...]

Prescott College Presents First Annual Kids Adventure Camp

Prescott- Prescott College staff and faculty will provide fun, educational, and creative classes at the 2010 Kids Adventure Camp at Prescott College for two weeks this summer. The week-long camps for students ages 7 to 13 run from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the College, located at 220 Grove Avenue. Tuition per camp is $140. Registration needs [...]

Prescott College Announces Academic Courses Open to the Community

Prescott- Prescott College has opened to the public two academic courses through the Lifelong Learning Center. Although community members do not receive academic credit, the same level of course rigor and faculty expertise is provided. Courses offered this summer include: Tai Chi and the Sense of Self with Gret Antilla and Screenwriting with Melanie Bishop.

“These [...]

Cosy Sheridan in Concert June 26

[ June 26, 2010; 7:00 pm; ]

Prescott Public Library Activity Calendar

[ June 20, 2010; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 22, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 6:30 pm; 6:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 10:00 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 25, 2010; 10:00 am; June 26, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 28, 2010; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 29, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; June 30, 2010; 10:00 am; July 1, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 2, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Prescott- It is a BIG week at Prescott Public Library June 20 – 26, with Tsunami Tsunday, PLUS perennial favorite Wayne Ranney on Sunday, June 20. Run away with the circus without leaving home with Tsunami Tsunday, or into the past when Wayne Ranney makes 1870s Prescott come alive.

Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 [...]

The Knights of Pythias Building Officially Rededicated as the ‘Tis Building

Prescott- Over 300 community leaders were invited to attend the official ‘Tis dedication ceremony and beautifully catered affair honoring Ann Carson Dater who has made the dream of the ‘Tis Foundation and the salvation of one Prescott’s finest historical landmarks a reality.

Built in 1893, the ‘Tis Building was the tallest structure in Prescott at the [...]

ARIZONA COWBOY POETS GATHERING

[ August 13, 2010 to August 14, 2010. ] Prescott- The 23rd Annual ARIZONA COWBOY POETS GATHERING will be held, Friday and Saturday, August 13 & 14, 2010 on the Yavapai College Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, Arizona 86301. This year’s poster artwork is provided by Marless Fellows.

The Gathering will present a fascinating blend of contemporary and traditional works from more than 50 [...]

Tsunami on the Square

[ June 19, 2010; ] Prescott- Surf’s up, Prescott! The 12th Annual Tsunami on the Square Performing Arts and Culture festival is set to hit Prescott’s historic Courthouse Square on Saturday, June 19, 2010. This community-supported event is free to the public and offers a full day of fun for the whole family. “Expect the Spectacular” as “The Little Wave [...]

Bird Cage June Calendar

[ June 11, 2010 9:00 pm to June 12, 2010 1:00 am. June 12, 2010 9:00 pm to June 13, 2010 1:00 am. June 13, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 14, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 15, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 16, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 17, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 18, 2010 9:00 pm to June 19, 2010 1:00 am. June 19, 2010 9:00 pm to June 20, 2010 1:00 am. June 21, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 22, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 23, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 24, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 25, 2010 9:00 pm to June 26, 2010 1:00 am. June 26, 2010 9:00 pm to June 27, 2010 1:00 am. June 27, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 28, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 29, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 30, 2010; 7:30 pm; July 1, 2010; 8:00 pm; July 2, 2010 9:00 pm to July 3, 2010 1:00 am. July 3, 2010 9:00 pm to July 4, 2010 1:00 am. July 4, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]

Tucson Author Tom Miller presents Third Country Sandwiched In

[ June 22, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Tucson Author Tom Miller presents Third Country Sandwiched In on Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Prescott- Prescott Public library is excited to announce a visit by Tucson Author Tom Miller. Miller is the second speaker for the 2010 Community Discussion Series Mexico: Prescott’s ‘Distant’ Neighbor, speaking on border literature in Third Country Sandwiched [...]

2010 PRESCOTT INDIAN ART MARKET

[ July 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Prescott- The 2010 Prescott Indian Art Market (PIAM) will be held on the tree–shaded grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum on July 10thth and 11th.  The Museum’s flower–lined walkways and commemorative rose garden provide an inviting backdrop for the impressive display of Indian art.

The market features both traditional and contemporary works of art, including [...]

Celtic Crossings July Line Up

[ July 2, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 3, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 9, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 10, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 16, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 17, 2010; 7:30 pm; July 23, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 24, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 30, 2010; 6:30 pm; July 31, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] CELTIC CROSSINGS PUB PRESENTS
FRI JULY 2 KARL JONES 7PM
SAT JULY 3 EDDIE MCATEER 7PM
FRI JULY 9 KARL JONES 7PM
SAT JULY 10IRISH REBELS 7PM
FRI JULY 16 SHEPARDS PIE 7PM
SAT JULY 17 KARL JONES 7:30
FRI JULY 23 KARL JONES 7PM
SAT JULY 24 KELTIC COWBOYS 7PM
FRI JULY 30 KILTED SPIRIT 6:30
SAT JULY 31 BIFFOS 7PM

Robert Knudson at the Frame and I Gallery and Frame Shop

[ June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. June 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

AUTHOR OF FAMILY MURDER MEMOIR TO SPEAK IN PRESCOTT

[ June 23, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Prescott- Author S. Kay Murphy will talk about the process of writing and publishing and what happens when you pour your heart out when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7 p.m. on Wed., June 23 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library.

Murphy’s memoir “Tainted Legacy: The Story of Alleged Serial Killer [...]

The Folk Sessions at the Highlands Center

[ June 26, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] The Folk Sessions at the Highlands Center
music under the stars
Saturday, June 26

Utah Singer-Songwriter
Cosy Sheridan
& TR Ritchie

The Highlands Center for Natural History
1375 S. Walker Rd. Prescott    776-9550
7pm   $15.00

On Saturday, June 26 at 7pm in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Highlands Center for Natural History’s Amphitheater, “one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful [...]

PFAA Summer Youth Theatre Session One

Prescott- PFAA Summer Youth Theatre Session One (June 14-25) for [...]

2010 SUMMER ZOO CAMP

Prescott- Join Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary this summer for an exciting and fun experience at Summer Zoo Camp.  We are kicking off registration now, we will have 7 sessions this year which will run: June 7 -11, June 14 – 18, June 21 – 25, July 5 – 9, July 12 – 16, July 19 [...]

Prescott Public Library Special Events for Youth

[ June 16, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 17, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 30, 2010; 1:00 pm; July 1, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 8, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 10, 2010; 10:30 am; July 14, 2010; 2:00 pm; July 15, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; July 19, 2010; 10:00 am; July 20, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. July 22, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 24, 2010; 10:30 am; July 28, 2010; 1:00 pm; August 4, 2010; 11:00 am; August 17, 2010; 3:30 pm; September 14, 2010; 3:30 pm; September 21, 2010; 3:30 pm; ] Ongoing Events

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. (Starting Tuesday, July 6)

Toddler Storytime

Stories, songs, and gentle activities selected for ages 0-3.  Founders Suite.

Summer Crafts

Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., through July 20

Kids of all ages can drop in and create cool crafts of Tuesday afternoons during the summer reading program.  All supplies will be provided.  Children under 5 will need [...]

Prescott Public Library Quarterly Calendar

[ June 13, 2010; 1:30 pm; June 16, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; June 18, 2010; 9:30 am; June 20, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 7, 2010; 10:00 am; July 8, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; July 13, 2010; 10:00 am; July 14, 2010; 6:30 pm; July 16, 2010; 4:00 pm; July 21, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; July 24, 2010; 10:30 am; August 4, 2010; 10:00 am; August 10, 2010; 10:00 am; August 11, 2010; 6:30 pm; August 12, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; August 18, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; August 20, 2010; 4:00 pm; September 1, 2010; 10:00 am; September 8, 2010; 6:30 pm; September 9, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; September 12, 2010; 2:00 pm; September 14, 2010; 10:00 am; September 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; September 16, 2010; 6:30 pm; September 17, 2010; 4:00 pm; September 21, 2010; September 26, 2010; 2:00 pm; September 28, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] In the Viewerie:

June:

The Yavapai Scale Modelers share their projects.
Tsunami on the Square’s exhibit will celebrate the spirit that is Tsunami on the Square with artifacts, performance photos and a sneak peek at this year’s festival.

July:

Hassayampa [...]

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR PRESCOTT AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Prescott- Keep in mind Habitat’s ReStore for household items you would like to  donate .  Habitat is willing and able to accept any “treasures” you no  longer want or need.

Items (except clothing) can be brought to the ReStore at 1061 Commerce Dr.  in Prescott any time between 8am to 4pm Monday through Saturday.  To make  [...]

Prescott Public Library Summer News

Hello Prescott Public Library Patrons,

Read on for important news about reductions to library hours and
temporary reductions to library services. You will also find
information about summer reading programs for all ages, as well as a
new publication, new programs and a new service.

Kids up to age 12 can sign up for the “Make a Splash – [...]

New Works by Hopi Indians

[ June 18, 2010 to July 14, 2010. June 25, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ]

Bird Cage June Calendar

[ June 1, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 2, 2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. June 3, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 4, 2010; 9:30 pm; June 5, 2010 9:00 pm to June 6, 2010 1:00 am. June 6, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 7, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 8, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 9, 2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. June 10, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 11, 2010 9:00 pm to June 12, 2010 1:00 am. June 12, 2010 9:00 pm to June 13, 2010 1:00 am. June 13, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 14, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 15, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 16, 2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. June 17, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 18, 2010 9:00 pm to June 19, 2010 1:00 am. June 19, 2010 9:00 pm to June 20, 2010 1:00 am. June 20, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 21, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 22, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 23, 2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. June 24, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 25, 2010 9:00 pm to June 26, 2010 1:00 am. June 26, 2010 9:00 pm to June 27, 2010 1:00 am. June 27, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. June 28, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 29, 2010; 8:00 pm; June 30, 2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. July 1, 2010; 8:00 pm; July 2, 2010; 9:30 pm; July 3, 2010; 9:30 pm; July 4, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Hello Everyone.

June Bird Cage

6/1 Vinyl Night 8-12:00
6/2 Talent Night/Open Mic 7:30-11:00
6/3 Audition Night 8-close
6/4 Sugar Theives 9:30-close
6/5 Crossfire 9:00-1:00
6/6 Crossfire 2:00-6:00
6/7 Trivia Night 6:30-8:30
6/8 Vinyl Night 8-12:00
6/9 Talent Night/Open Mic 7:30-11:00
6/10 Audition Night 8:00-12:00
6/11 J. Powers Band 9:00-1:00
6/12 J. Powers Band 9:00-1:00
6/13 Crossfire 2:00-6:00
6/14 Trivia Night 6:30-8:30
6/15 Vinyl Night 8:00-12:00
6/16 Talent Night/Open Mic 7:30-11:00
6/17 Audition [...]

Eye on the Mountain June Art Show

[ May 27, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 4, 2010; June 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 26, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Featured Artist:
Dana Cohn
Eye on the Mnt Art Gallery
117 N. McCormick St.
Prescott
Dana is a local artist and teacher with big tallent, he is known for his epic grand-scale canvas pieces and etchings. He will provide several new pieces for this show to follow up his local debut at the ”Sacred Bean” (April-May 2010).  If you liked what you [...]

Music, Seafood & Recipes from Barry

[ May 20, 2010; May 21, 2010; May 22, 2010; May 23, 2010; ] Way, way too much infromation in this one!
Have a great week, and thanks for comin’ in!  – Barry

And, I almost forgot, Salt of the Earth Under the Stars at El Gato Azul
this Friday 6 – 9pm

FREE WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS ON EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION

[ July 28, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_3069" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Willma Gore"][/caption]

Sedona author Willma Gore will conduct a free workshop on effective presentation in personal appearances, book proposals and query letters when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wed., July 28 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library. Gore has spoken to writers’ [...]

Folk Sessions May enewsletter

[ May 14, 2010; 7:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 15, 2010; 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 21, 2010; 8:00 am; 7:30 pm; May 22, 2010; 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 29, 2010; 7:00 pm; June 26, 2010; July 17, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 31, 2010; 7:00 pm; ]

Prescott Art Beads and Charms

Tis Collection Beads

Pictured above:
Cholla bead by Mary Kaye O’Neill, beaded beads by Sandra Cummings, cast silver beads by Brenda Behrens and glass bead earrings by Patricia Tyser Carberry

Contact Us

105 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, Arizona 86303
928-775-0223

Mon./Tues./Thurs./Sat.10 – 5
Fri. 10 – 7

Sun. 12 – 5
(Closed Weds.)

tisart1@cableone.net

Just in [...]

Prescott College featured in National Guide to 286 Green Colleges

Princeton Review, US Green Building Council team up to highlight nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges and universities

Prescott- Prescott College is one of the country’s most environmentally-responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com).  The education services company selected Prescott College for inclusion in its first environmental colleges guide, The Princeton Review’s Guide [...]

Access13 announces nominees for the best in local television programming. Cast your vote!

Prescott-Prescott Valley-Access13 of Prescott and Prescott Valley has announced nominees for the best in local television programming. Anyone with internet access can log on to www.access13.org and vote for their favorite local program. Winners will be announced at the 11th Annual Awards Show on May 22, 2010. This year’s program “The Magic [...]

Prescott College Presents Kids Adventure Camp

Prescott- Prescott College staff and faculty will provide fun, educational, and creative classes at the 2010 Kids Adventure Camp at Prescott College for two weeks this summer. The week-long camps for students ages 7 to 13 run from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the College, located at 220 Grove Avenue. Tuition per camp is $140. Registration needs [...]

Prescott College Bicycle Ambassadors Pave the Way for Safer Streets

Prescott- Responding to reports of bicycle crashes and near misses, the Prescott College Bicycle Ambassadors have launched a campaign to improve the bicycling environment around the campus. Prescott College Bicycle Solutions is a comprehensive campaign and program to create a safe and supportive cycling and walking environment for students and neighborhood residents. Besides ongoing [...]

RFID Magic at the Library

Prescott- There is Magic at Prescott Public Library in the form of a black pad at every Self Check station. Place up to 10 books on the pad and they are checked out to you in a flash. Although the fun and speedy library checkout process feels like magic, it is actually the library’s new [...]

Prescott Farmers Market Opens for Extended Season May 15

[ May 15, 2010; May 22, 2010; May 29, 2010; June 1, 2010; June 3, 2010; June 5, 2010; June 8, 2010; June 10, 2010; June 12, 2010; June 15, 2010; June 17, 2010; June 19, 2010; June 22, 2010; June 24, 2010; June 26, 2010; June 29, 2010; July 1, 2010; July 3, 2010; July 6, 2010; July 8, 2010; July 10, 2010; July 13, 2010; July 15, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 20, 2010; July 22, 2010; July 24, 2010; July 27, 2010; July 29, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 3, 2010; August 5, 2010; August 7, 2010; August 11, 2010; August 12, 2010; August 14, 2010; August 18, 2010; August 19, 2010; August 21, 2010; August 25, 2010; August 26, 2010; August 28, 2010; September 2, 2010; September 4, 2010; September 7, 2010; September 9, 2010; September 11, 2010; September 14, 2010; September 16, 2010; September 18, 2010; September 21, 2010; September 23, 2010; September 25, 2010; September 28, 2010; September 30, 2010; October 2, 2010; October 9, 2010; October 16, 2010; October 23, 2010; October 30, 2010; ] he Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) will begin its 14th season on Saturday, May 15 in the main parking lot at Yavapai College. This year’s market will include farm-fresh, locally grown produce, meat and dairy, honey, baked goods, tamales and BBQ, agricultural crafts, body care products, gourmet foods, starter plants, advice from local growers, chef demos [...]

MOUNTAIN ARTISTS GALLERY A CALL FOR ARTISTS

[ May 3, 2010 to August 21, 2010. ]

SUMMER RUG AUCTION – OVER 300 NAVAJO RUGS OFFERED FOR SALE

[ July 23, 2010; 1:00 pm; July 24, 2010; 10:00 am; ] The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture is pleased to announce its annual Summer Rug Auction to be held on July 23-24, 2010.

The preview times will be Friday, July 23rd from 1-4:30PM with the auction starting at 5PM. The Preview on Saturday the 24th will be from 10-12:30PM with the auction starting [...]

Summer Theatre Programs for Kids

[ June 14, 2010 to June 25, 2010. June 28, 2010 to July 9, 2010. ] PFAA SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

The Prescott Fine Arts Association (PFAA) has expanded its Children’s Theatre Workshop into the Summer Youth Theatre Program, that features new and expanded workshop sessions for local youth this summer.

Session I is open to children ages 6-14 and is set for June 14 to June 25, from 1-4 pm at the PFAA, [...]

Humanities Lecture Series 2010

[ May 16, 2010; 1:00 pm; August 15, 2010; 1:00 pm; September 19, 2010; 1:00 pm; October 17, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] The series runs throughout the year on the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Blue Rose Theater, Lawler Exhibit Center, except for June, July, and December. Admission is $3 for Museum members, $5 for adults, free for children 17 and under. Seating is limited, please call 928/445-3122 to reserve your seats.

May [...]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILDS HOMES BY RECYCLING CARS

Prescott- You can help the Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity build homes for  families in our local community by donating a car, truck, boat, motorcycle  or RV in  celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2010.  Every year, roughly  14 million vehicles fine new life as recycled material   Donors can call Habitat for Humanity Cars for [...]

Prescott Public Library Now Gives Users the Ability of Check Out and Download Audiobooks and More on the Go

Prescott- Did you know that with your Prescott Public Library card you can download audio books from your library’s website? Now, Prescott Public Library offers even greater access to this popular download service, http://overdrive.yln.info, through a mobile device-optimized website coupled with software for downloading and listening on the go.

“It’s exciting,” [...]

Prescott Flooring Brokers

Prescott Flooring Brokers has been Prescott’s first choice for over 36 years.

Owner, Mark Meux, personally measures each and every job. Prescott Flooring Brokers is family owned and operated.

Visit the convenient downtown showroom today and receive personal assistance in making your flooring decisions.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4 and Sat 9-12

Prescott Flooring Brokers
401 West Goodwin, Prescott
928-445-2544

Today, Kids in Prescott Have Never Known a Summer Without Tsunami on the Square

Prescott- That’s right. Think about it.

We’re working on our 12th Wave of Summer Wonder.

That means anyone younger than, what – 8th grade? – has literally grown up on the watery fantasia of fun that is Tsunami Performing Arts and Culture Festival.

Pretty amazing stuff! You ever donate – throw a little change in [...]

The Prescott Area Women’s Shelter

Prescott- The Prescott Area Women’s Shelter (PAWS) is currently in desperate need of
Overnight Advocates to stay with the guests from 8pm-8am and receive a $25
stipend/per night. The shelter is also looking for Advocates to work from
5-8pm most nights of the week.  These volunteers assist staff by
supervising and socializing [...]

City of Prescott Water Rights Upheld

Judge:  Prescott can Transfer Big Chino Water into Prescott Active Management Area

In a February 1, 2010, hearing Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Robert Oberbillig upheld a statute approved by the Arizona Legislature nearly two decades ago granting to the City of Prescott the right to import Big Chino groundwater into the [...]

Nick’s Feed Your Face

www.nicksfeedyourface.com

Mountain Artists Gallery Schedule of Events

[ March 19, 2010 to July 4, 2010. ] Schedule of Events: These Events are Free!

Emerging Artists – Gallery Show

Dates: May 6 through August 21, 2010

Hours: M – F / 10 to 4pm, Sat & Sun / 11 to 3pm

Contact: See above

See works by artists of the future; paintings in watercolor, oils and acrylics, along with photography, glass work, jewelry, woodwork and [...]

Prescott College Electronic Forms Reduce Paper Flow, “Green Up” Administration

Prescott- Prescott College dramatically reduced paper usage in its low-residency and graduate programs this past academic year through implementation of electronic forms which replaced paper documents and physical routing. This effort was funded in part by the College’s sustainable initiatives program.

According to Kistie Simmons, faculty Coordinator of E-learning for the [...]

Sharlot Hall Museum April-June 2010 Schedule of Events as of March 9, 2010

[ April 17, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; April 18, 2010; 1:00 pm; April 24, 2010; 1:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 1, 2010; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. May 8, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. May 14, 2010; 7:30 pm; May 15, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. 7:30 pm; May 16, 2010; 1:00 pm; May 20, 2010; 6:30 pm; May 21, 2010; 7:30 pm; May 22, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 29, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; 7:30 pm; June 5, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 6, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 11, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 12, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 7:30 pm; June 17, 2010; 6:30 pm; June 18, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 7:00 pm; June 26, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Thursday, April 1

April Foolishness, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

The Prescott Area Independent Restaurant and Bar Association presents an evening of food, wine, beer and music to help support Sharlot Hall Museum. The party starts at the Museum (415 W. Gurley St., Prescott), 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and continues from 7 p.m. [...]

Folk Sessions at The Highlands Center

[ April 18, 2010; 2:00 pm; May 29, 2010; 7:00 pm; June 26, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 17, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 31, 2010; 7:00 pm; August 29, 2010; 7:00 pm; September 11, 2010; 7:00 pm; October 10, 2010; 2:00 pm; ]

Our 3rd Season Schedule

Sunday, April 18 Grammy Winner Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum 2pm*

Saturday, May 29 from the Limeliters Gaylan Taylor, from Nashville Trees Leave

Saturday, June 26 Utah singer-songwriter Cosy Sheridan and TR Ritchie

Saturday, July 17 “An enlightening presence” Bernice Lewis,

The Artichoke Sisters

Saturday, July 31 from Chicago Small Potatoes, Soul [...]

Helios, Prescott College offer Native American ECE Scholarships

Prescott- Helios Education Foundation is investing $608,000 over four years in Prescott College’s Early Childhood Teacher Education Programs in Arizona’s rural areas. The program will focus on recruiting students of the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona and the Tohono O’Odham Nation in Pima County.

“The grant gives Prescott College the opportunity to [...]

Vigraha Gallery

[ August 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ]

Folk Sessions April eNewsletter

[ April 18, 2010; 2:00 pm; May 29, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 17, 2010; ]

Prescott College Rolls out Equine-Assisted Learning Master’s Program Certificate

Prescott College has announced a new Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Master of Arts and Post-Master of Arts Certificate and is enrolling students for the Fall session. Students of the Equine-Assisted Learning Program will gain in-the-field, practical experience with diverse clientele in preparation for work with a variety of populations.

Prescott College offers [...]

Prescott College Announces Graduate Teaching Assistanceship Program

Prescott College has announced a limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships are now available for masters students in the fields of Adventure Education, Counseling Psychology, Cultural and Regional Studies, and Education and Environmental Studies. Graduate Teaching Assistants receive a tuition grant valued at $6,000 for the first year and will [...]

Prescott College Presents Kingdom of Nepal Cultural Trek with Tom Whittaker

Prescott College presents a Kingdom of Nepal Cultural Trek with world renowned mountaineer and Prescott resident, Tom Whittaker from May 8 to 22, 2010.  Tuition for the program is $5,000. More information and registration form can be found at www.prescott.edu/lifelonglearning or by contacting Cheryl Schwartz 928-350-4110 / lifelonglearning@prescott.edu .

About the Kingdom of [...]

Prescott College Presents Fifth Annual Kids Cooking Camps

Prescott College Chefs Molly Beverly and Mark Montague will challenge local youth with opportunities for culinary creation in the College’s fifth annual Kids Cooking Camps for four weeks this summer. The week-long camps for students ages 7 to 13 run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College’s Crossroads Café, located [...]

Mountain Artists Guild Art Scholarship Competition

Mountain Artists Guild Art Scholarship Competition

The Mountain Artists Guild will be awarding five $1,000.00 scholarships to qualifying Quad Cities art students to assist with their college education. Dead line is April 9, 2010.

To apply please contact your high school or college art department or check our website at; www.mountainartistsguild.org

Mountain Artists [...]

Mountain Artists Guild Kids ArtFest 2010

Mountain Artists Guild Kids ArtFest 2010

Summer art program

5 days of mixed media art instruction

Ages 8 and up

2 sessions to choose from:

June 21-25 or July 19-23

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. M-F

Plus reception for kids art at 4th Fri. Artwalk

Cost: $200 for nonmembers; $150 for members

Location: Mountain Artists Guild

228 N. Alarcon, Prescott AZ 86301

(928) 445-2510

[Additional info [...]

Access13 announces launch of videos on demand

Access13 of Prescott and Prescott Valley is pleased to announce the launch of Videos on Demand. The Videos on Demand service includes locally produced Public, Education and Government programming. Viewers now have access to Prescott City Council meetings, Prescott Unified School District Board meetings and much more. [...]

Prescott College Offers Second Annual Women’s Yoga River Trip

Prescott- Prescott College is offering the second annual Women’s Yoga and River Trip down the San Juan River this May as a result of the enthusiastic response to last year’s trip. The dates for the trip are May 22-26, 2010. Tuition is $875.00. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by [...]

Author Talks About Mysticism

Marilyn Markham Petrich, of Inti Wasi, The House of Light, will host a free
talk about Andean Mysticism. It will be held on Friday, April 16, 7 to 8 p.m.,
at the Mountain Spirit Co-op, 107 N. Cortez Street in the conference room.
Ms. Petrich will discuss her upcoming series of retreats in Skull [...]

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Swings into Prescott

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Swings into Prescott

Red-Hot Band Celebrates Cab Calloway with “How Big Can You Get?”

Prescott- The Yavapai College Performance Hall will be swinging like never before when Big Bad Voodoo Daddy rolls into town on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. The show is presented by Yavapai College Community [...]

Prescott College Cafe offers Adult Cooking Camp: Breads Around the World

Prescott- Prescott College Chef Molly Beverly will provide area adults with a culinary creative opportunity in the College’s first Adult Cooking Camp. The week-long camp on Breads Around the World runs from 6 to 9 p.m. June 28 through July 2, 2010 at the College’s Crossroads Café, located behind the College’s main [...]

Solar Power at the Library

Prescott- Prescott Public Library  (PPL), 215 E Goodwin St. in Prescott, AZ, is a local leader in solar powered municipal buildings. The 63 solar panels installed on the library roof came on line December 2. While there is no observable difference inside the library, the environmental savings are already there. You can get a visual [...]

Wize Mary’s Closet

Wize Mary’s Closet is a woman’s resale and recycled clothing store. We have shirts, blouses, jeans, slacks, dresses, skirts, jackets, purses, pajamas, shoes and many more unique things. Sizes range from extra small to extra large. Come in and check us out. We may have something that fits your style.

333 S. Montezuma st. suite D
Prescott [...]

NEW COMMUNITY THRIFT COOPERATIVE BENEFITS NONPROFIT PARTNERS

Prescott- A new, innovative not-for-profit community thrift store cooperative has recently opened in downtown Prescott.  Goodwin Street Community Thrift, Inc (GSCT) offers local not-for-profit agencies, churches and civic organizations the opportunity to raise additional operating dollars for their organizations.

“Partner organizations can sponsor their own clothing and housewares drives, bring their items to the store and [...]

Prescott Alternative Transportation Needs Your Help!

Prescott Alternative Transportation
PO Box 2122
Prescott, AZ 86302
928/708-0911

Dear Friend of safe streets for everyone:

This is the kind of letter we hoped we’d never have to write, and with your
help, may never have to write again. There’s no way to sugar coat it: with
the downturn in the economy and large, important projects that have a
serious impact on [...]

Solar Power at the Library

Prescott- Prescott Public Library  (PPL), 215 E Goodwin St. in Prescott, AZ, is a local leader in solar powered municipal buildings. The 63 solar panels installed on the library roof came on line December 2. While there is no observable difference inside the library, the environmental savings are already there. You can get a visual [...]

Local Quilter Donates Quilt for Raffle by Friends of PPL

Quilt Raffle Flyer 11-16-09[1]

Consider a gift to yourself and the library. Local quilter Bettie Setz created and donated a gorgeous quilt to raise funds to enhance the library’s fiber arts collection. Once you see it on display at the Downtown Library, you will want to purchase raffle tickets ($1 each, or 6 for $5). The winning ticket will [...]

The Poet's Corner: C. R. Brunner

Lady Mathers

Greetings from the Poetlady,

I just thought I’d insert a little info. about myself for those who don’t know me. I’ve been writing poetry since the early 70′s. I have written hundreds of poems. To my credit I have received over 20 various awards for my poetry throughout the years. There are many poems I am [...]

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR PRESCOTT AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Prescott- Fall is the time for garage sales and donations.   Keep  in  mind Habitat’s ReStore  for household  items  you would  like to donate.  Habitat is willing and able to accept  any “treasures” you no longer want or need.

Items (except clothing)  can be brought to the ReStore at 1061  Commerce Drive in Prescott any time between [...]

It Smells Like Fall

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The Prescott Courthouse Plaza is magnificent in the fall. The giant elms change color,  leaves float gracefully downward to become a crunchy carpet. Take a deep breath, can you smell it? It’s the sweet smell of fall.

Dinner with Dick Smothers

Karen Lynn and Dick Smothers

I met him where you meet all the best people, a bicycle shop, the reason being Dick Smothers isan avid bicyclist. I will say here what I said to Dick Smothers when meeting him, ‘What an honor.” That sentiment is sincere, for me the Smothers Brothers were an icon for stepping outside of the box [...]

Exhibition of Judith Durr Paintings Opens Oct. 17 at Sharlot Hall Museum

[ March 18, 2010 to July 11, 2010. ] Prescott- Arizona artist Judith Durr’s “illusion of realism” paintings will grace Sharlot Hall Museum beginning October 17 when her “Enduring Legacy” exhibition opens its four-month run at the Museum’s John and Helen Lawler Exhibit Center Gallery. The exhibition is included with Museum admission, which is free for Museum members and children under 18, and $5 [...]

ATTENTION: Prescott Area Artists, Graphic Artists, Designers, Students, and All Interested Persons AN INVITATION TO GET A HEAD START ON CELEBRATING ARIZONA’S STATE CENTENNIAL HERE IN PRESCOTT.

AN INVITATION

TO GET A HEAD START ON

CELEBRATING ARIZONA’S STATE CENTENNIAL

HERE IN PRESCOTT.

Arizona Centennial Celebrations will take place throughout the State from February 2011 to February 2012, and it’s time to start getting ready!  Here’s how you can contribute to making Prescott’s participation a fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The City needs a logo – an [...]

From Gail Mangham, The Artist’s Path

Hi Everyone,

And I do mean everyone—I’m sending this out to my entire email directory and hope you will pass it along to interested parties  all over the world.

I am writing a vision statement for the non profit I’m forming, The Artist’s Path (www.theartistspath.org) to be used in sundry ways—grant writing, speeches, introductory letters to name [...]

Friends of the Library Book Sale Seeks Donations

Prescott- The Friends of the Prescott Public Library Used Book Sale seeks donations. Hardback and paperback books and magazines are welcome. Bring your donations to any public service desk at Prescott Public Library, 215 East Goodwin Street, or the Prescott Gateway Branch Library, near Sears at the mall. Library staff will gladly issue a gift [...]

Aikido for Teens and Adults

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Prescott- Arizona Aikido Katsu Jin Ken Dojo is announcing a new Life Skills class for teens. A special after school class “Aikido for Teens”, a non-violent method of self-protection, will begin the week of September 14th and run for six weeks. The class will be taught at the Arizona’s Prescott Dojo, 1201 Iron [...]

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS GRADUATE FROM APS’ NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AAAME PROGRAM Dan & Shelly Gilliam Gain Knowledge and Support to Succeed

Prescott- After 2 year of rigorous training and mentoring to sharpen their business skills, Dan and Shelly Gilliam, owners of C-C Doggie Dude Ranch, have graduated from APS’ Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority, and Women Owned Enterprises (AAAME) and were honored at the Heard museum in Phoenix.  AAAME was launched in 1997 by [...]

Follow West Yavapai Guidance Clinic On Twitter

Prescott- Social networking is a new way West Yavapai Guidance Clinic is using to stay connected with the community. Would you like to be updated on news and developments at Prescott’s largest provider of mental health, crisis and addiction services? Would you like to know what upcoming local activities and health fairs will feature [...]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERS WITH HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION

Prescott Habitat for Humanity was among more than 120 affiliates selected from across the country to participate and build green homes in partnership with the Home Depot Foundation in a program called “Partners in Sustainable Building”.

Habitat for Humanity will be granted $3,000 for each home built to Energy Star standards and up to $5,000 for [...]

Mike Liversidge Video Performance

Prescott- For those of you who asked about online video performances, I finally have one up. You can find it at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rGjezLvbUM .
Hope all’s well. Let me know how you’re doing if I haven’t heard from you in a while.
Peace y’all.
Mike