Photo Caption: The ‘Tis Building 1896 You may not be alone … a visit to local historic buildings can be haunting by Darlene Wilson, A Haunting Experience Tours, Haunted Prescott; co-written by Patti Ortiz of the ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery Our story begins with Prescott’s oldest and Arizona’s first tallest building, the’Tis Building, now … Read More…
by Tori Ward, Cruise and Resort Specialist, ROX Travel A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and what better location to place that first step than in the country where the quote came from: China. I want to share an offer created exclusively for ROX Travel to visit this culturally rich and … Read More…
by Rosalee Darby, General Manager, Yavapai County Fair The 2019 Yavapai County Fair, with the theme “Where Family Comes Together,” was held Sept. 5-8 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Did you know, the Yavapai County Fair started in 1913 as the Northern Arizona State Fair? It has continued ever since, maintaining its status as one … Read More…
Photo caption: Patti Ezell, Board Treasurer & Cindy Gresser, Executive Director by Cindy Gresser, Executive Director, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & Culture Do you remember a time when you were excited to have the first fire of the season in your home? For many of us, autumn or fall was the time of … Read More…
Adult Events Digital Photo Editing for Beginners Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Learn digital photo retouching skills and how to give your photos an artistic flair using online photo editing service Pixlr. This hands-on class requires basic mouse, keyboard and internet skills. Chair Yoga Second Fridays at 1 p.m. Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 … Read More…
by Dennis Gallagher, Founder & President, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc. There is a buzz about Whiskey Row these days, and it’s not from adult libations. Instead, Prescott, the City known for its historic firsts, will add another institution to that tally. This new enterprise is neither museum nor welcome center, but a place showcasing … Read More…
by Drew Desmond, Secretary, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation During the heyday of railroads, Fred Harvey ran an extensive chain of shops, restaurants and grand hotels along the Santa Fe line. To supply his hotels and restaurants with milk and cream, he established a dairy farm, Arizona’s first, in Peach Springs. However, the water supply was … Read More…
5/6 Book Club Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. Science-minded Sanity Jones, 12, creates havoc on her space station when she presents a genetically altered kitten to her best friend Tallulah in “Sanity and Tallulah,” a graphic novel by Molly Brooks. All registered children will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For kids … Read More…
Pictured above: Chessa Woods (left) and Cash Woods (right) Prescott-area students wrote about their favorite teachers of the school year for Prescott LIVING Magazine. Our 2019 Essay Contest asked them to share: “What I love about school and my teachers!” One winner was chosen at random to receive a Family Four Pack of Out of … Read More…
by Cindy Gresser, Executive Director, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & Culture For centuries, humans around the globe have used the symbol known as “whirling logs.” This shape represents different things to different people but is most often viewed in Navajo or Diné culture as good luck, well-being and balance. As a sacred … Read More…