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Dining
You never know what you might find outside of your comfort zone, so take a chance by dining at a new restaurant while you’re in town.
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Outdoors
Just south of Flagstaff, an adventure course in the treetops challenges people of all ages to confront their fears and test their strength. Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course offers fun for residents and visitors alike.
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Entertainment
When summer arrives, the numerous festivals that help make Flagstaff what it is aren’t far behind, including the Arizona Celtic Highland Festival and Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture.
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Calendar Picks
Check out our list of great events happening in the coming weeks.
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Satchmo’s, located in a nondescript building on the east side of town, offers meals like the Andouille sausage po’boy sandwich with sweet potato fries along with other award-winning Southern dishes. Photo by Jake Bacon.
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o you’re visiting town and you’re feeling a bit hungry. Foodwise, there’s plenty to check out in Flagstaff. Don’t just take our word for it, though. That’s what Tuscon Foodie had to say about our mountain town which has recently become regarded for its culinary culture. From the vegan Thai selection at Red Curry to thick burgers and Belgian style frites at Diablo Burger, Flagstaff has just about everything to delight the local food fanatic and traveling taste masters. Sometimes with visitors’ guides such as these, it can be easy to highlight the big stuff. Maybe you’ve heard of Karma Sushi. Maybe you’ve slurped on some ramen at SoSoBa, grabbed a slice at Fratelli Pizza or chowed down on some barbecue at Bigfoot BBQ. Those are all great things to do. What we’re hoping for with this list, however, is to shine a spotlight on places a little out of the way—the quiet gems that keep Flagstaff tasty.
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New Jersey Pizza
Satchmo’s 2320 N. Fourth St. (928) 774-7292 All right, maybe you’ve heard of Satchmo’s, but its location is fairly inconspicuous, just east of downtown on Fourth Street, so we’re considering it a hidden gem. There’s a reason the Cajun-inspired barbecue joint took home last year’s Best of Flag recognition for best barbecue. Nowhere else in Flag are you going to find a better classic po’ boy sandwich (with Andouille sausage, blackened catfish style basa, shaved chicken and more), beef brisket, jambalaya or house seasoned chicharones. Vegetarians, fear not. Satchmo’s offers the RVM, a locally sourced veggie patty. Don’t skip on the sides: smoked beans, sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, cast-iron cornbread and more, all with a Southern kick.
New Jersey Pizza 2224 E. Cedar Ave., Ste. #6 (928) 774-5000 Ignore the false divisions that have been established: New York vs. Chicago style, pineapple vs. anchovies, cold vs. hot. These are all petty things to keep us, the people, from recognizing the real threat: people who eat pizza with a fork. Yikes. Anyway, there are many places to get pizza in Flag, but we recommend heading to the east side for a slice at New Jersey Pizza. Not only are its slices worth the drive, owner and founder Marco Agostini has remained dedicated to sourcing his ingredients locally, “from the small family farmers, ranchers, artisan cheese makers, laborers and cooks of the world, whose endless work, wisdom and passion make it possible to bring this food to the table. May the fruits of our labor be a shining example of the way every human being deserves to be fed.” Now ain’t that just sweet?
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Tres Amigos Food Truck
Aloha Hawaiian BBQ
Tres Amigos Food Truck 2532 E. 7th Ave. (928) 856-9212 New to Flagstaff’s food truck scene is Tres Amigos. Rolling into town this past April, Tres Amigos has found a home in Flagstaff’s east side neighborhood at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams. Tres Amigos co-owner Alejandro Hernandez says it was fun to see people try their tacos, burritos and carnitas for the first time during their grand opening. The asada and pastor grilled meat dishes have proved to be the most popular menu items so far. “We make a delicious and flavorful marinade for our meat,” Hernandez said. “We prep and cook every single item like if
we were at home with family.” Other items include quesadillas, mole and cheese enchiladas, tortas and super nachos. Aloha Hawaiian BBQ 16 E. Rte. 66, Ste. #103 (928) 774-3922 Sometimes Aloha Hawaiian BBQ is unfairly regarded as late-night cuisine, best after a long night and a few drinks, but really it’s amazing any time of day, imbibing or not. The restaurant is tucked away in the alley by fellow favorites SoSoBa and Flagstaff Brewing Company, but stop in if you have the chance and order a plate of delicious chicken katsu, kalua pork with cabbage, co-
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conut shrimp or try a handful of items with the seafood BBQ combo. Plates come with white rice and a macaroni salad that is just sinful. Healthier options include grilled salmon and island fish which come with brown rice and a salad. Top it off with a boba tea or smoothie. Morning Glory Cafe 115 S. San Francisco St. (928) 774-3705 One of Flagstaff’s true hidden gems, Morning Glory Cafe is nestled between Southside Tavern and the Northern Arizona Yoga Center. Its brunch menu is only available on Saturday and Sunday and features everything from breakfast tacos and French toast to blue corn pancakes and tamales. Established in 1985 by Maria Ruiz, Morning Glory strives to be a zero-waste establishment, composting all its food scraps to grow its own vegetables and sourcing from local farmers. Serving up delicious local, organic and vegan breakfast and lunch, Morning Glory is one of the most underrated eateries in town.
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A guest at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course uses a zipline to pass between elevated platforms in two different trees. JAKE BACON PHOTOS, ARIZONA DAILY SUN
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Above: A guest at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course scrambles across a cargo net as she moves through the trees of Fort Tuthill. Right: A guest at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course uses a wire guide while walking on an elevated pathway.
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n the treetops just outside of Flagstaff, adventurers challenge the limits of the body and mind as they maneuver obstacles up to 60 feet above the ground. Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course (FLG X) is located within Fort Tuthill County Park, a hub for all things outdoors and community-oriented. The adventure course opened in 2012 and has been steadily growing ever since. “Word of mouth is our biggest
advocate,” said manager Rachel Buzzard. “Every year we get busier and busier.” FLG X added a zip line course in 2016 which features nine routes and provides an opportunity for people to get involved even if they don’t want to tackle the adventure courses. “It’s really something for everybody,” Buzzard said. She also points out that Fort Tuthill is open to the public, allowing friends and family members to follow along from the ground and
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“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” —JOHN MUIR
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Above: Jace Brock, 15, lets out a Tarzan scream as he moves between elevated wooden platforms in the tree canopy of the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course at Fort Tuthill. Left: Reese Kimball works his way across an elevated walkway of wire and plank. cheer on those who are in the trees or take photographs if they don’t want to participate in either type of course. The Kid’s Adventure Course is open to young adventurers ages 7 to 11, as long as they meet the 4’7” height requirement with their arms raised above their head. Those ages 12 to 15 can take on the adult course with accompaniment from a guardian. Visitors ages 16 and up can go through the adult
course without supervision. There is a weight limit of 275 pounds to ensure a proper harness fit, and height requirement of 5’11” with arms raised above their head. All children must be accompanied by an adult while on the Kid’s Adventure Course. This route can be completed up to three times for the price of admission, and allows adventurers to build up their physical skills and confidence. The adult courses range in dif-
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ficulty from green, indicating minimal elevation and skill necessary to complete, to black, located at the highest elevation and requiring advanced skill to complete. Each of the five courses contains a mixture of 10 to 17 different obstacles such as rope swings, hanging nets, suspended bridges and more, with zip lines connecting each. No matter how far they make it in the end, Buzzard said people tend to come away from the experience with a sense of accomplishment. “You can stop wherever you want on the course,” she said. “It gets harder and harder as it goes, and people know that, but yet they push themselves past that.” FLG X values safety above all else. Guests are asked to arrive on time to allow employees to go over the rules and safety equipment with them before beginning on the green course. While the park is open rain/snow or shine, severe weather conditions will temporarily close the course. As monsoon season gets underway, close lightning strikes, high winds and heavy rain may force closures. Guests who wait longer than an hour following these closures can be issued a rain check to return when the weather is more ideal. Environmental consciousness is also high on FLG X’s list of priorities—the obstacles and connecting platforms remain in place through tension rather than holes drilled in the trees. For these reasons and more, FLG X is a popular destination for anyone looking to test their limits and have unique fun with friends or family. During the summer especially, time slots fill up fast. “Definitely book a reservation,” advised Buzzard. “Wear close-toed shoes, eat a good breakfast. You’re going to be active; you’re going to be at 7,000 feet. Just expect to have a good time and be challenged. It’s not like anything else you’ll do with your family.”
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If you go Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is located in Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop. Take exit 337 off I-17 south and follow the signs. Admission is $52 per person, plus fees, for the adult adventure course, and $27 per person, plus fees, for the children’s course. Adventure Zip Lines are $62 per person, plus fees. Visit www.flagstaffextreme. com for more information, or call or text 1-888-259-0125.
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This year’s Arizona Highland Celtic Festival will be held at Fort Tuthill County Park. BEN SHANAHAN, ARIZONA DAILY SUN
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ummer is practically synonymous with festivals in Flagstaff. There’s the Flag-centric Hullabaloo in May and Art in the Park in July, but it’s the heritage festivals that do their part to blend art and music with history, celebrating the rich cultures that make up our community. Two heritage festivals coming up in the next few weeks are local favorites that keep people coming back year after year.
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21 The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society was founded in 1997 as a way to promote and preserve Celtic culture, and part of that is its annual Celtic festival which has been going strong for 22 years. The nonprofit puts on the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival as a means to educate the public on the language, traditions and art of the Celtic people, both ancient and modern. It brings people together year after year to celebrate where they’ve come from.
“You never see more hugs than at a Celtic event,” said Jude McKenzie, NACHS business manager. “That’s what’s so wonderful; it creates a sense of community.” The festival features several known and loved staples, including music from The Knockabouts, The Wicked Tinkers, The Ploughboys and Cinnamon Twist. For The Knockabouts, they focus on having a bawdy good time as much as staying true to their roots. “We’ve always stuck to being very traditional,” said John McGreTAYLOR MAHONEY, ARIZONA DAILY SUN gor, one of the band’s founders. “A Re-enactors from the Highland Rogues give a demonstration of traditional lot of Irish and Celtic bands would black powder rifles during the 18th annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival start adding electric this, electric in 2015.
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that. My philosophy was that everything goes back around and a lot of people still want traditional sounds.” Along with traditional sounds, festival goers can enjoy activities including Highland Dance, Scottish Athletics and Tug o’ War. This year will also see a Celtic Kids Corner, Celtic geology exhibit, Celtic societies, genealogical research tent, plants of the Celtic regions tent, Scottish clan information and much more. Reenactments are always a big part of the festival and those, alongside workshops on Celtic music and whiskey tastings, will also be featured. The festival is switching venues this year, moving to Fort Tuthill County Park where it will have Vivian Descheny demonstrates how to weave a rug on a loom. This year’s more space for all its popular Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture will feature artist demonstrations, attractions. Parking is free, and traditional food and more. well-behaved dogs are welcome. Fort Tuthill is located at 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, just off the I-17 at the Pulliam Airport Exit. Visit www. nachs.info/festival.shtml for more information. Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4 Flagstaff was built, and exists, on Native land. Celebrating Diné culture Aug. 3-4, the 70th annual Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture features artistry and lectures by award-winning Navajo artists, speakers and musicians. Hosted at the Museum of Northern Arizona, the festival is one of contemporary and traditional Navajo art, artist demonstrations, food, heritage programs and a number of performances and lectures. Last year’s lecture topics included Native feminism and water rights with entertainment featuring performances by The Plateros and The Benally Family Dancers. Spend your weekend in the cool pines and immerse yourself in the artistry and cultural traditions of award-winning Navajo artists during this year’s celebration, which will host more than 80 artists selling silver work, weaving,
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Left: Members of the Pollen Trail Dancers perform a traditional Navajo dance. Right: Elizabeth Whitethorne-Benally works on a painting in the courtyard of the Museum of Northern Arizona during the 68th annual Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture. paintings and more. Talks on Navajo history and tradition will once again be central to the festival, as will music and dance. The Museum of Northern Arizona is located at 3101 N. Fort Valley Road. Weekend festival passes are $18 for adults, or $12 for youth ages 10-17, students
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Summer Concert Series: 4:45 p.m. The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Concerts are held on warm Saturday evenings in June, July and August on the outdoor stage overlooking the San Francisco Peaks. (928) 774-1442 “A Camera and a Canyon: The Photography of the Kolb Brothers”: Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, 2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. The Kolbs created a lucrative business making movies and taking pictures of tourists along a Grand Canyon trail beginning in 1903. In celebration of the Grand Canyon National Park Centennial, the Arizona Historical Society proudly presents “A Camera and a Canyon: The Photography of the Kolb Brothers” to showcase its collection of unique personal artifacts and prints. On exhibit through mid-August. (928) 7746272. $6-$3. www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ongoing. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. This newly-renovated, long-awaited permanent exhibition displays the story of 10 tribes of the Colorado Plateau. Over 350 objects selected by 42 tribal consultants reflect tribal histories, values and cultures. $12. www.musnaz.org STEAM Second Saturdays: The Ant Empire: 2 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Learn how to be an insect scientist by watching honey pot ants up close as they gather and store food as well as build their home and tend to their young. Fun crafts and activities included. (928) 774-5213. Free with museum admission. Nativity Chapel Tours: 5 p.m. Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel, 16 W. Cherry Ave. Tours are free and will last no longer than 30-40 minutes. A goodwill offering is requested and will go towards restoration efforts of the chapel, information about which can be found at www.savenativitybvm.com Historic Walking Tours with Local Historian Johnny Anaya: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Friday and
“Green Book, Orange Balloon” by Tina Mion will be on display at the NAU Art Museum for the ACLU’s “In This Together” art exhibit. Saturday. Flagstaff Visitors Center, 1 E. Route 66. (928) 853-0792. $15. Walking Tour—Downtown Flagstaff: 9-10:15 a.m. Flagstaff Visitors Center, 1 E. Route 66. Each beautiful building, road and alleyway has a story to tell. Pre-registration required. $20. www.enjoyflagstaff.com /flagstaff-tours/ downtown-flagstaff-walking-tour “In This Together” Art Exhibit: 12-5 p.m. NAU Art Museum, 620 S. Knoles Dr. “In This Together: Sixty Years of Daring to Create a More Perfect Arizona” is a traveling exhibition commemorating the ACLU of Arizona’s 60th anniversary with pieces by 40 artists that reflect the organization’s mission to protect all people’s constitutional rights. On display through July 22. www.inthistogetheraz.org Picture Canyon Community Tours: 8-10:30 a.m. Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve, El Paso Flagstaff Road. Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center to learn about the basic history, ecology, geology and archeology of Picture Canyon. The 3-mile loop will offer viewing, photography and educational opportunities and will cover iconic sites along the way including Flagstaff’s only waterfall, Northern Sinagua petroglyphs and dwelling sites, and the Rio de Flag. info@willowbendcenter.org Flagstaff Beginnings City Tours: 1-3:15 p.m. Discover the
story of Flagstaff’s beginnings on a fun and informational 90-minute driving and walking tour. Our journey will take us across millions of years, where we uncover the foundation of the place we now call home. hello@enjoyflagstaff.com. Movies on the Square: 4-9 p.m. Heritage Square, 22 E. Aspen Ave. With summer comes the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance’s Movies on the Square, a free family-friendly evening on Heritage Square, Flagstaff’s downtown living room, featuring a different movie every Saturday throughout the summer. Games and entertainment are followed by the movie starting at dusk. www. downtownflagstaff.org/events/ movies-on-the-square Community Yoga: 10-11 a.m. Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista Dr. Weekly yoga class for the community through Sept. 28. No yoga experience needed. Free. Yoga on the Lawn: 9-10 a.m. County Courthouse Lawn, 200 N. San Francisco St. Every Saturday ongoing. Yoga on the Lawn is back for another summer season with Holly White. Whether you are a beginner or experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. $5 drop in, bring your own yoga mat. Summer Plant Sale at the Arboretum: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. The summer plant sale includes hundreds of native plants for purchase, live music, food for sale, garden tours and the beautiful Flagstaff weather. Entry is free. Members preview at 9 a.m.; public entry begins at 11 a.m. (928) 774-1442. www.thearb.org
Sunday, July 14
“Nine 4 Ninety: Artists for a New Era”: Noon-5 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Ongoing. Since its inception 90 years ago, the Museum of Northern Arizona has showcased the work of Native American and Euro-American artists, presented work by young artists, and advocated for arts education. “Nine 4 Ninety” features the work of nine emerging and mid-career artists, identified as creative leaders, working in a variety of media. $12-$8. www.musnaz.org
Basics of Botanical Illustration Workshop: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. Learn the basics of botanical illustration with Sheila Murray, Arboretum Research Botanist and Artist. $60 plus a $10 material fee. (928) 779-2300. www. flagartscouncil.org Historic Milton Walking Tour: 2:30-4 p.m. Riordan Mansion, 409 W. Riordan Rd. A 90-minute guided walk from Riordan Mansion to explore the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company property and the town site of Milton. We will look at the buildings that are left and show historic photos of what was once there. The tours are recommended for ages 12 and older. Cost is $15, $13 for Arizona Historical Society members. Call (928) 779-4395 for reservations. NAU Horizons Concert Series: “The Three B’s,” featuring the Phoenix Symphony Chamber Players: 4-5:30 p.m. Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 S. Knoles Dr. A trio of trios for winds, strings and piano by J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. $22.50, free for youth and NAU students with ID. (928) 5233731. www.nau.edu /cto
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library, 300 W. Aspen Ave. Enjoy stories of Flagstaff and northern Arizona with a different local storyteller each week. www. flagstaffpubliclibrary.org
Thursday, July 18
NAU Summer Seminar Series: 5:30-7 p.m. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 19 W. McConnell Dr., Bldg. #70, Rm. #200. Every Thursday with a different topic. This week: “Political Economy of the Syrian Civil War.” Q&A to follow. Wine Tasting Thursdays at Vino Loco: 6-8 p.m. 22 E. Birch Ave. Every Thursday, we offer a finely selected wine-tasting for locals and visitors. With our vast selection of international, regional and Arizona wines, we curate a tasting that will leave you coming back for more. $10. www.vinolocoflag.com Thirsty Thursdays with The Knockabouts: 5-8 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Enjoy live music at the museum every Thursday evening. This week: The Knockabouts. Their high energy Celtic music appeals to all ages. Food, beer, wine and soda available for cash purchase. Museum galleries and bookstore Monday, July 15 Weekly Summer Family Film are open late for browsing. www. Series: 6 p.m. The Orpheum The- musnaz.org ater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. This week: Goosebumps 2. Free. www.or- Friday, July 19 pheumflagstaff.com Flagstaff Food Tours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Flagstaff’s first walking food tour where you not Tuesday, July 16 The Library Comes to Low- only get a combination of delicious ell: 5-10 p.m. Lowell Observa- foods and beverages, but a little tory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Join the history along the way. $60. www. Flagstaff City-Coconino County flagstafffoodtour.com Public Library every month on Pinon Pickers: 6-8 p.m. Her(or near) the full moon as we host itage Square, 22 E. Aspen Ave. A cultural and scientific activities to fun-loving group of musicians celebrate Flagstaff’s Lunar Legacy. living and working in the heart of (928) 213-2331. www.flagstaffpub- the Navajo Nation. Free. liclibrary.org Guided Bird Walk: 7-11 a.m. Jay’s Bird Barn, 1490 S. Riordan Ranch Road. Join Joe Crouse of Wednesday, July 17 Dancing on the Square: the Ecological Restoration Insti7-10 p.m. Heritage Square, 22 tute of NAU for a free, guided bird E. Aspen Ave. Come learn social walk most Friday mornings in July. dancing for free every summer Meet at Jay’s Bird Barn. CarpoolWednesday evening. No partner ing will be coordinated to the loneeded. www.flagstaffdance.com cation. www.jaysbirdbarn.com / Local Legends Inter-Gen- bird-walks erational Story Time: 6-7 p.m.
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Saturday, July 20
Navajo Rug Auction: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Browse through hundreds of high quality Navajo rugs, learn to tell the difference between the weaving styles and techniques, and fall in love with the perfect rug for your wall, floor or ottoman. (928) 7745213. www.musnaz.org Art 35 North Art Tour: The professional artists that make up Art 35 North are opening up their studios to the public July 20 and 21. A wide variety of artistic media is featured including blacksmithing, ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber arts and sculpture. Art Tour maps are available at the Coconino Center for the Arts, Visible Difference Art and Drafting Supply and select locations around town. www.art35n.org Brian Scolaro: 7:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Brian Scolaro is an actor and stand-up comedian who got his start at The Comedy Cellar in NYC. $14.50-$17.50. www.orpheumflagstaff.com Film screening: “Apollo 11”: 1:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. The 2019 Apollo 11 documentary film consists solely of archival footage, including 70 mm film previously unreleased to the public. Representatives from Lowell Observatory will be on hand to answer questions. $5. www.orpheumflagstaff.com Flagstaff Community Band Lunar Legacy Concert at Lowell Observatory: 6-7 p.m. 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Continue the Lunar legacy festivities with the Flagstaff Community Band evening performance. www.flagstaffcommunityband.com Bird Walk at The Arboretum at Flagstaff: 7:30 a.m. The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Join members of the local Audubon Society on a morning bird walk through the gardens. Bring water, a camera and comfortable walking shoes. www.thearb. org/visit/tours-and-activities AWWE-Some Summer Series: Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Raptors: 4:45-8 p.m. Meet at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Office on Lake Mary Road at 4:45 p.m. We’ll carpool approximately 30 miles to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission-owned Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area south
known as Bob Log III, is an American slide guitar one-man band. During performances, he plays old Silvertone archtop guitars, wears a full body human cannonball suit, and a motorcycle helmet wired to a telephone receiver, which allows him to devote his hands and feet to guitar and drums. $13.50. www. orpheumflagstaff.com
Sunday, July 28
The Museum of Northern Arizona will host the annual Navajo Rug Auction on July 20. of Williams to observe numerous waterfowl at one of the ponds or wet meadows. There’s a very good opportunity to see pronghorn, mule deer, elk and more. Bring water, dress in layers and sturdy footwear. Scopes and binoculars available for use. www.azwatchwildlife.com
tival July Showcase: Breaking Barriers: 6 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Featuring a myriad of films highlighting the strength of the human spirit to break cultural, physical and mental barriers. $8.50. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Sunday, July 21
Friday, July 26
Cracker & Camper van Beethoven: 6:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Americana and classic rock. $21-$28. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Monday, July 22
Weekly Summer Family Film Series: 6 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. This week: Shrek. Free. www.orpheumflagstaff. com
Tuesday, July 23
J Boog: 7 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. J Boog (Jerry Afemata) is a reggae singer of Samoan descent. His most recent EP, “Rose Petals” (2016), peaked the US Billboards & iTunes Charts at #1 and was nominated for Best Reggae Album of the Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. $22$25. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Thursday, July 25
Grand Canyon National Park Centennial Perspectives: A Lecture Series: 7-9 p.m. Cline Library Assembly Hall at Northern Arizona University, 1001 S. Knoles Dr. Spend an evening with a 33-year National Park Service veteran and renowned artist Bruce Aiken. Listen to his stories of living and painting in the Grand Canyon. www.nau.edu /library/events Flagstaff Local and Live Music Fridays at Vino Loco: 7-9 p.m. Vino Loco, 22 E. Birch Ave. Every Friday. While you are enjoying the rock ‘n’ roll vibe, try some of our wines from our vast selection. www.vinolocoflag.com Hemlock: 7 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. More than simple “rock stars,” Hemlock is as fiercely dedicated to their music and fans as their audiences are to them. www.orpheumflagstaff.com Tucson Circus Academy: 6-8 p.m. Heritage Square. A great show that includes young people performing aerial, tight wire and other acrobatic and juggling skills. www.heritagesquaretrust.org
Thirsty Thursdays with Thunder & Lightnin’: 5-8 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Every Thursday. This week: Thunder & Lightnin’ delivers energetic Americana Saturday, Jul 27 drawn from nearly every genre. Bob Log III: 2:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen www.musnaz.org Flagstaff Mountain Film Fes- Ave. Robert Logan Reynolds III,
Wildflower Walks: 9:30 a.m. The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Free with paid admission. Join the Arboretum staff to explore all the colorful varieties of native northern Arizona wildflowers. Bring water, a camera and comfortable walking shoes. (928) 774-1442.
Monday, July 29
Weekly Summer Family Film Series: 6 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. This week: Monsters Inc. Free. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Sports Downtown, 24 N. San Francisco St. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover ancient history of stones used to build downtown’s iconic buildings. www.willowbendcenter.org
Thursday, Aug. 1
Thirsty Thursdays with Ace Slim: 5-8 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Every Thursday. This week: Ace Slim. Food, beer, wine and soda available for cash purchase. www. musnaz.org Vincent Z: 6-8 p.m. Vino Loco, 22 E. Birch Ave. Vincent Z, born in Aix-en-Provence (Southern France), is a well-traveled French “saltimbanque,” singing, whistling and playing on the guitar traditional melodies and rhythms from around the world. www.vinolocoflag.com
Friday, Aug. 2
Buddy Guy & Jimmie Vaughan: 6 p.m. Pepsi AmphitheDowntown Flagstaff Geology ater, 2446 Fort Tuthill. Blues icons Rocks Tour: 1-2 p.m. Mountain Buddy Guy and Jimmie Vaughan
Wednesday, July 31
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bring their talents to Flagstaff. $18. www.pepsiamp.com Semi-Pro Parent Comedy Show: 7:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Join us for a night of laughter and stories as JC Anderson describes his experience raising two children, getting married at a young age and his hilarious struggles with getting older. $8.50. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Saturday, Aug. 3
12th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash: 6 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Featuring Arizona bands playing the best Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead tunes, along with live painters, silent auction items galore and a full evening of entertainment. www.orpheumflagstaff.com Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. The 70th annual Navajo Festival celebrates the Diné people through their art, music, dance, food and more. Learn through insightful “mini-talks” and hands-on activities. (928) 774-5213. www. musnaz.org
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Los Lonely Boys and Ozomatli: 5 p.m. Pepsi Amphitheater, 2446 Fort Tuthill. An evening of Latin rock music with Grammy Award winners Los Lonely Boys. $30-$18. www.pepsiamp.com
Monday, Aug. 5
Weekly Summer Family Film Series: 6 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. This week: Chicken Run. Free. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Friday, Aug. 9
Big Willie & The Polkameisters: 6-8 p.m. Heritage Square. Flagstaff’s favorite polka band plays classics and super fun covers. www.heritagesquaretrust.org Anger MGMT Comedy: Big Irish Jay: 7:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Stand-up comedian, actor and writer. Jay’s “charmingly brutal” style has earned him first place in the March Comedy Madness Competition, The Best of Boston and he was a finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. $8.50. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
Saturday, Aug. 10
Sugar & the Mint with The Arcadian Wild: 7:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. An evening of bluegrass, folk and rock ‘n’ roll. $8.50. www.orpheumflagstaff.com
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Monday, Aug. 12
Weekly Summer Family Film Series: 6 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. This week: Madagascar. Free. www.orpheumflagstaff.com