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PRESCOTT WOMAN CALENDAR
AUGUST through SEPTEMBER 2008
Friday, August 1
PRESCOTT GEM AND MINERAL SHOW AND SALE
is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1 - 3, at
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Saturday, August 2
The 34th Annual CARSHOW AND SWAP MEET is 5:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 2 - 3, at Watson Lake Park.
ANNUAL IRIS RHIZOME SALE
is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2, at the Sharlot Hall
Museum.
Enjoy fresh produce at the PRESCOTT FARMERS’ MARKET from
7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through October.
The ARIZONA REVIEW performs That’s Entertainment at 6:30
p.m. Saturday nights through September 3, at the Elks Opera House.
Saturday Movies in the Park features the free film, NANCY DREW,
at 6 p.m. August 2, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott.
PRESCOTT ASTRONOMY CLUB
Star Party begins at 7 p.m. Saturday evening at the Highlands Center for Natural
History.
YAVAPAI DOWNS HORSE RACING
at the Yavapai County Fairgrounds in Prescott Valley daily through September 3.
Sunday, August 3
Spend an afternoon with Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein with
music by the PRESCOTT POPS SYMPHONY at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 3, at the
Yavapai College Performance Hall.
A free talk, NOT A DROP TO DRINK: Arizona’s Last Great Drought,
is at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 3, at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Tuesday, August 5
TEA WITH ZAZA, a
one-woman show starring Gail Manghum about actress Florence Roberts, is at noon Tuesdays
through September, at the Elks Opera House.
JUST FOR GROWNUPS International Film Series
presents a free film the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30
p.m. at the Prescott Public Library. Check the library’s website for offerings.
Wednesday, August 6
The PRESCOTT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET is 3 p.m. to dusk
Wednesdays through October 11, in the M&I Bank parking lot. The CHINO VALLEY FARMERS
MARKET is 3 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays at the Bonnfire Restaurant.
Thursday, August 7
Movies Under the Stars features the free film, FERNGULLY: The
Last Rainforest, at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.
Friday, August 8
TEA WITH ZAZA, a
one-woman show starring Gail Manghum about actress Florence Roberts, is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays
through September at the Elks Opera House.
Saturday, August 9
Join in on a PRESCOTT AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRD WALK at 7:30
a.m. Saturday morning, August 9, at the Highlands Center for Natural History.
The 58th Annual SUMMER FINE ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 10,
at the courthouse plaza.
BEAT THE HEAT SWAPMEET AND TRAIN SHOW
is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Prescott Activity Center.
Adults: $4, under 12: free.
Saturday Movies in the Park features the free film, ERAGON,
at 6 p.m. August 9, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott.
FROM CAMPFIRE TO THE COOKSTOVE: Food Preparation in Frontier
Arizona. Living history demonstrators will show you how dinner got on the table in the
1860s. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sharlot Hall Museum.
Thursday, August 14
AN EVENING OF RHYTHM AND ROMANCE WITH KENNY G
is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14, at Tim’s Toyota Center. Tickets
at gettix.net
Movies Under the Stars features the free film, THE ASTRONAUT
FARMER, at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 14, at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.
Friday, August 15
The 21st Annual COWBOY POETS GATHERING kicks
off with a “Headin’ for New Range” performance at noon, 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, August 15, on
the Yavapai College Campus.
The THIRD FRIDAY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT continues with a
free concert at 4 p.m. Fridays at the Prescott Public Library.
Saturday, August 16
COWBOY CAPITAL PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING
hit’s the dirt at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, at the Prescott
Rodeo Grounds. Adults: $26.
SEX IN THE WILD: Co-evolution of Plants to their Pollinators
is a discussion from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, August
16, at the Highlands Center for Natural History. Non-members: $30.
WHAT DID A FORT WHIPPLE SOLDIER LOOK FORWARD TO FOR DINNER? See
what made up his regular diet, and what he could buy at the post’s trading store. From 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Whipple Museum, Building 11, Located on the campus of the Veteran’s
Administration Hospital off of AZ Hwy. 89.
WALK INTO THE NIGHT is a
free walk from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 16, at the Highlands Center.
DESERT SONS and five
featured poets perform for the Arizona Cowboy Poetry Gathering at 9 a.m., 5 and 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday, August 16, on the Yavapai College campus.
Saturday Movies in the Park features the free film,
CHARLOTTE’S WEB, at 6 p.m. August 16, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott.
Sunday, August 17
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Water Development Projects in the Big
Chino Aquifer, is a panel discussion at 1 p.m. Sunday,
August 17, at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Thursday, August 21
PRESCOTT JAZZ SUMMIT
runs from Thursday, August 21, through Sunday, August 24, at various locations. Information:
771-1268.
Movies Under the Stars features the free film, MEET THE
ROBINSONS, at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 21, at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.
Saturday, August 23
Saturday Movies in the Park features the free animation, CARS,
at 6 p.m. August 23, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott.
RIO FLAMENCO performs
Latin and flamenco music and dance at The Libray of Wine & Tea from 7 – 9 p.m., at 212 W.
Gurley St. in Prescott, on Aug. 23, and again on Sept. 30. (928)541-9900.
Thursday, August 28
Movies Under the Stars features the free film, TRANSFORMERS,
at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 28, at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.
Saturday, August 30
FAIRE ON THE SQUARE ART AND CRAFT SHOW
is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, and 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 1, on the courthouse plaza.
COWBOY MUSIC OF PRESCOTT,
featuring Dolan Ellis and Marshall Trimble is at 7:30 Saturday, August 30, at the Sharlot
Hall Museum.
Saturday Movies in the Park features the free film, ENCHANTED,
at 6 p.m. August 30, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott.
Friday, September 5
THE LIFE STORY OF WILLIAM O’NEILL
is an original stage play about Prescott’s famous “Buckey” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 5,
and at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 6, at the Sharlot Hall Museum. Additional
performances are at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 11; 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 12; and
at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 13.
Saturday, September 6
Join in on a PRESCOTT AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRD WALK at 7:30
a.m. Saturday morning, September 6, at the Highlands Center.
The rodeo event: ROUGH STOCK EXPLOSION kicks off at 1:30
p.m. Saturday, September 6, at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds.
Saturday Movies in the Park features the free film, NATIONAL
TREASURE: Book of Secrets, at 6 p.m. September 6, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott.
The Third Annual TAILGATIN’ BASH to benefit the West
Yavapai Guidance Clinic is 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, September 6. Call for location: 445-5211.
Sunday, September 7
PHOENIX SYMPHONY: Wagner Spectacular
is at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 7, at the Yavapai College
Performance Hall. Tickets: 776-4255.
See a documentary on Fossil Creek, A RIVER REBORN, at 1
p.m., Sunday, September 7, at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Saturday, September 13
WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL and 30TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.
GROW NATIVE! Fall Plant Sale
is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 13, at the Highlands Center
for Natural History.
CENTRAL ARIZONA LAND TRUST
is holding their annual Wide Open Space event at Sharlot Hall Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Saturday, Sept. 13. (928)445-7790, or
www.centralazlandtrust.org.
The 4th Annual FALL GATHERING celebrating the
anniversary of the Phippen Museum with food, music and a raffle at 5:30 p.m. Saturday,
September 13. Information: 777-1385.
A TOUCH OF GLASS…and Silver
is a glass harmonica performance by Lynn Drye at 2 and 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday, September 13, at the Prescott Fine Arts Theater.
Sunday, September 14
EMPTY BOWLS, a food bank
benefit featuring hand-thrown pottery, is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 14, at
the courthouse plaza.
Thursday, September 18
YAVAPAI COUNTY FAIR is 9
a.m. to midnight Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 21, at the Yavapai County
Fair Grounds.
SOILED DOVES, a talk
about “Ladies of the Night,” by the Prescott Victorian Society is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
September 18, at the Las Fuentes Social Hall.
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
comes to the Prescott Fine Arts stage at 7:30 p.m., Thursday,
Friday, Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 18 - 21, at the PFAA theatre. Additional
performances are at 7:30 p.m., September 25 and 26, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m., September 27.
Friday, September 19
NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION PROGRAM
begins at 10 a.m. Friday morning, September 19, at the VA Medical
Center, building 15.
Saturday, September 20
ALL CORVETTE SHOW, with
cars dating from the 1950s, is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 20, at the courthouse
plaza.
CROWN KING FIRE DEPARTMENT’S
fundraising Dinner, Dance and Auction begins at 3 p.m., Saturday,
September 20, in Crown King.
Sunday, September 21
JERRY DOSS MEMORIAL SKULL VALLEY LOOP CHALLENGE,
to benefit the Heritage Park Zoo, is 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday,
September 21, beginning at the courthouse plaza.
WOLFKILLER’S OWN ACCOUNT,
is a free lecture about a Navajo shepherd who lived in Monument
Valley. At 1 p.m. Sunday, September 21, at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Saturday, September 27
SKULL VALLEY PIE SOCIAL
is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 27, at the Skull Valley Museum.
Sunday, September 28
CAPITOL STEPS, a
humorous, musical perspective on elections, is at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at the
Yavapai College Performance Hall. Tickets: 776-2000.
PRESERVING ARIZONA’S GREENWAYS, is a free lecture at 1 p.m., Sunday, September 28, at
the Sharlot Hall Museum. |
