by Tori Ward, Cruise and Resort Specialist, ROX Travel Not that I don’t love preparing dinner on Dec. 25 for up to 30 people, but the cleanup is exhausting. Experts tell you to visualize your goals for successful results. As the holidays begin, I am visualizing a Christmas market cruise in Europe next year. I … Read More…
by Tracey Horn, Helken & Horn Advertising Agency If you are fortunate enough to be on Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott, Arizona at the stroke of 10:00pm or midnight you will be thrilled by the original Prescottonian spectacle of the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop. Thousands will welcome 2020 on Tuesday, December 31st, … Read More…
by Marnie Uhl, President/CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce The spirit of the season is alive and glowing in Prescott Valley. Its premier holiday destination, the Valley of Lights, anchors a community that celebrates the Christmas and holiday season with lights, music and art. Valley of Lights is a mile-long drive through animated and lighted … Read More…
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott On a typical day, driving into Prescott from the east, Veterans Memorial Island Park may go largely unnoticed. It consists of the statue, flagpole, trees and other monuments perched between Sheldon and Gurley streets, just before drivers reach downtown. However, during the winter holiday months the park … Read More…
by Alexandra Rudolph, Museum Operations Manager, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Arts and Culture Did you know the first antidiscrimination act ever written into United States law was the result of a Tlingit woman’s tireless fight to better the lives of her family? Her name was Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, and the day the Antidiscrimination … Read More…
Adult Events AZ Humanities Lecture: Understanding Fundamentalism in the World Religions Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Prof. Björn Krondorfer will discuss the features of religious fundamentalism in the traditions of Abrahamic religions. Chair Yoga Friday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. Chair yoga allows you to do yoga regardless … Read More…
by Drew Desmond, Secretary, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation It was thought that Christmas 1909 would be remembered forever in Prescott, although it has largely been forgotten. It was one of the most generous Christmases ever celebrated in the mile-high city, both in philanthropy and in snow. “In Williamson Valley (that Christmas) 36 inches of snow … Read More…
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…