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Spring - Prescott blossoms to life, particularly with the arts and outdoors, with events such as the Southwest Indian Art Festival, the Whiskey Row Marathon, Whiskey Off-Road Bike Race and the Mountain Artists Guild Spring Festival
Summer - Beat the heat and enjoy a breath of fresh mountain air with events that include the Prescott Bluegrass Festival, Tsunami on the Square, Prescott Frontier Days and The World’s Oldest Rodeo.
Fall - Yes, there actually is autumn in Arizona! Watch the leaves change in a riot of color as you enjoy events such as the Yavapai County Fair, Pumpkin Festivals, Prescott Ghost Talk and the Prescott Film Festival.
Winter - The brisk winter air draws you indoors to museums, galleries and antique shops. Prescott is known as Arizona’s Christmas City, and events including the annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony, Frontier Open House and Acker Music Festival help cement that notion.
Following is just a sample of some of the events taking place in the Prescott area over the coming days. Please follow the "View Calendar" link above to see a complete listing of events for the year, or simply access the calendar at the bottom of our home page.
Thru Feb. 28
Naturalist Field Days: February
Highlands Center for Natural History, 10:00 am
1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott
Explore nature with volunteer naturalists on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 am. Adults and children welcome. Please come prepared with water, comfortable walking shoes and layers.
Spark your natural curiosity with our volunteer Naturalists as they take participants on a journey throughout the Central Arizona Highlands! Each FREE walk can be up to 1.5 hours long, though naturalists often adapt walks to participant's needs. Walks take place along the Highlands Center's trails located within the Prescott National Forest and participants meet at our Benson Family Nature Store before heading out.
Walks take place February 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28.
Thru Mar. 11
"Arizona Visions"
Phippen Museum of Western Art
4701 Hwy. 89 N., Prescott
This exhibit will be a special selection of traditional Southwestern landscapes from the collection of David and Doreen Picerne. Preview and Reception on October 21.
Thru Mar. 31
Norman Laliberte Exhibit
Gallery Beyond Words
204 N. McCormick St., Prescott
Internationally-acclaimed artist Norman Laliberté will visit Prescott to host the Valentine’s Celebration Opening of his print show, talking about his work and process. This exhibit of lithographs, silk screens and giclées features his signature expressionistic images of ebullient flowers, playful portrayals of love and relationships and sensuous figures, a palette perfect for a holiday commemorating LOVE. The artist’s presence will make this special opening a rich experience.
Laliberté first achieved international recognition as the design consultant for the Vatican Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, creating an installation of 88 cloth banners that commanded the glass-walled atrium with surprising splendor.
His work can be found in over 75 public and corporate collections, including the Smithsonian Institute, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, as well as appearing on TIME and LIFE magazine covers. As a teacher and prolific book author, his highly original approach to art has influenced legions of aspiring artists.
In a rare Southwest appearance, Laliberté will host a special Celebration Reception at Gallery Beyond Words, on Sunday February 12, from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. The gallery is located at 204 North McCormick Street in downtown Prescott's McCormick Arts District. Gallery hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
Thru Apr. 28
"Cultural Connections: Cowboys and Indians in Sculpture"
Smoki Museum
147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott
Featuring the work of Bill Nebeker, CA and Doug Hyde, Nez Perce The Smoki Museum is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibit opening, January 14th, 2012. A cocktail reception with the artists will take place from 2pm to 6pm – members of the museum are free, guests $10 per person.
Artists Bill Nebeker, CA and Doug Hyde, Nez Perce combine their talents in stone and bronze to bring a one of a kind exhibit to the Smoki Museum. Hyde and Nebeker, long time friends, combine their unique perspectives – Cowboy and Indian, in their sculptures.
Each artist tells of the same people in very different ways. Approximately 30 sculptures will be on display throughout the museum gallery. The show will be accompanied by lectures and demonstrations. Contact the Smoki Museum directly for more information and a specific schedule of events during the exhibit.
Thru Sep. 3
Centennial Canvas: Paintings by Prescott Artists
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W. Gurley St., Prescott
Opening of Sharlot Hall Museum’s exhibition and sale of new paintings by 10 prominent Prescott artists that capture the beauty and culture of the Prescott area. The exhibit is being held in conjunction with Arizona’s centennial celebration.
Feb. 17-25
"Dear Alice"
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W. Gurley St., Prescott
Sharlot Hall Museum's Blue Rose Theater (415 W. Gurley St., Prescott) presents an original historical play that tells the touching frontier story of Col. Benjamin Grierson, who commanded the Fort Whipple barracks among his many military assignments, and his loving wife Alice.
The play features Lane and Karla Burkitt as the Griersons. Tickets are $10 ($8 for Museum members) in advance and $14 at the door. Call 928-445-3122 for tickets and information; seating is limited.
Friday, February 17, 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 18, 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 pm
Friday, February 24, 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 25, 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Feb. 23 - Mar. 3
Piece and a Poem Art Show
'Tis Art Center & Gallery
105 S. Cortez St., Prescott
A special art show where poetry and prose merge with fine art. Opening Reception is Friday February 24 with wine and light appetizers from 5-7 pm (in conjunction with Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk).
Last year's Piece and Poem was so fabulous that the curators had to bring it back for 2012. Common with other 'Tis Art Center special shows, the artists have been encouraged to think out side their usual box.
For this show, viewers are invited to interact with work where an artist's own poetry and prose (or that of a favorite published author) is part of a painting, sculpture, turned wood object and/or ceramic, wearable art or jewelry piece. The end result is... well, one just has to experience it.
Feb. 23 - Mar. 10
"Carousel"
Prescott Center for the Arts
208 N. Marina St., Prescott
The story revolves around carousel barker Billy Bigelow, whose romance with millworker Julie Jordan comes at the price of both their jobs. He attempts a robbery to provide for Julie and their unborn child; when it goes wrong, he has a chance to make things right. A secondary plot line deals with millworker Carrie Pipperidge and her romance with ambitious fisherman Enoch Snow. The show includes the well-known songs "If I Loved You", "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" and "You'll Never Walk Alone".
By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Bruce Lanning.
February 23–25, March 1–3 & 8–10: 7:30 pm
February 26 & March 4: 2 pm
Feb. 24
4th Friday Art Walk
Various Prescott locations
Undertake a self-guided tour through some of downtown Prescott's premiere galleries and experience a magical mystery tour of art. Pick up your Art Walk map at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce (117 W. Goodwin St.) or online at the 4th Friday Art Walk website.
Feb. 26
Bringing Them Home: The Chautauquas
Sharlot Hall Museum, 2:00 pm
415 W. Gurley St., Prescott
Prescott legend Judge Henry Fleury performed by Parker Anderson. Admission: members $3, nonmembers $5, under 18 free. Call 928-445-3122 to make a reservation; seating is limited.
Feb. 27
Art Talk
Prescott Center for the Arts, 10:30 am
208 N. Marina St., Prescott
Merry Nebeker, Sue Coleman, Sasha Powell and Peggy Anton share their experiences as artists' wives.
Mar. 1-29
Naturalist Field Days: March
Highlands Center for Natural History, 9:00 am
1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott
Explore nature with volunteer naturalists at this free event on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 am. Adults and children welcome. Please come prepared with water, comfortable walking shoes and layers for this free event.
Spark your "natural" curiosity with our volunteer Naturalists as they take participants on a journey throughout the Central Arizona Highlands! Each FREE walk can be up to 1.5 hours long, though naturalists often adapt walks to participant's needs. Walks take place along the Highlands Center's trails located within the Prescott National Forest and participants meet at our Benson Family Nature Store before heading out.
Please be sure to bring plenty of water, wear comfortable walking shoes, have either sunscreen or a hat to protect yourself from Arizona's harsh sun and be prepared to have a lot of fun!
Effective dates are March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 25 and 29.
Mar. 2
"Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss"
the spot . . . a Child's Museum
2350 Gateway Blvd., Prescott
Come celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, beloved writer of whimsy and patron saint of silliness at 1pm on Friday, March 2 at the spot…a Child's Museum, located inside Prescott Gateway Mall. This special 2 ½ hour Museum event, featuring Kindermusik with Miss Kelly, will use music, movement and science to honor the innovator who taught us all to be our zaniest selves.
Get advance tickets online by February 28 to reserve your spot. Tickets are $12.00 for one child and one adult and include Museum admission and the Kindermusik class, materials and a birthday gift. For more information, visit their website.
This is a ticketed event scheduled in place of the Museum's regular open hours.
Mar. 2
The MozART Group
Yavapai College Performance Hall, 7:30 pm
1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott
While the MozART Group may look and sound at first like a virtuoso classical string quartet--which they are--the foursome quickly becomes something altogether unique. If you have a healthy sense of humor, do not miss the MozART Group's hilarious interpretation of classical, rock, rap, country and all kinds of music.
For information and tickets, visit the Yavapai College Performance Hall website.
Mar. 2-30
"Poly Wood: Polymers Clay and Wood Creations"
'Tis Art Center & Gallery
105 S. Cortez St., Prescott
Works by Judith Skinner and Joshua Pagliasotti in the 'Tis Art Center Mezzanine Gallery, March 2–30.
Opening Reception with wine and light appetizers, Friday March 9, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Mar. 3
"Byway of Arizona" Music Series
Sharlot Hall Museum, 7:30 pm
415 W. Gurley St., Prescott
D-Squared, from beautiful downtown Mayer, serves up some of the best folk music Arizona has to offer at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. Tickets are $10 ($8 for Museum members) in advance and $14 at the door. Call 928-445-3122 for tickets and information; seating is limited.
Mar. 4
A Bridal Affaire 2012
Hassayampa Inn, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
122 E. Gurley St., Prescott
Save-a-date invitation to all Brides! Don't forget to mark your calendar to be at the spectacular 2012 Bridal Affaire hosted by PrescottWeddings.com on Sunday, March 4 at the historical Hassayampa Inn in downtown Prescott.
Doors will open at 10:00 am and won't close until it's over at 3:00 pm. Packed with vendors, you'll be able to see an incredible array of services and products representing every major category to help you plan your entire wedding.
There will also be interactive informal fashion shows throughout the entire day, giving you the hottest and latest looks in wedding apparel. Oodles of prizes will be given out, and best of all, admission and parking is FREE. Keep your eye on PrescottWeddings.com for the latest updates.
Mar. 9
"Damn Yankees"
Yavapai College Performance Hall, 7:30 pm
1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott
When middle-aged real estate agent and long-suffering Washington Senators fan Joe Boyd mutters that he'd "sell his soul for a long-ball hitter" the Devil appears to strike a hard bargain. Show-stopping numbers like "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets" and more.
For information and tickets, visit the Yavapai College Performance Hall website.
