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Entertainment
Two longstanding Flagstaff festivals occurring over Labor Day weekend offer plenty of art, music, food and community building.
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Dining
When you don’t want to wait 40 minutes to get seated for the most important meal of the day, check out our list of five breakfast spots outside of bustling downtown Flagstaff.
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Outdoors
This is an outdoors town, hands down. There are trails down, so you’d be remiss to not do some exploring while visiting. Here are five defining trails of varying difficulty to consider.
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Check out our list of great events happening in the coming weeks.
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Fairgoers spin through the air on the “Yo-Yo” ride at the Coconino County Fair in 2016. Photo by Taylor Mahoney.
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n the grand scope of America’s founding, Flagstaff is relatively new, but the city has a few longstanding cultural institutions and traditions. Take the Museum of Northern Arizona which celebrated its 90th anniversary this year, or even the historic Orpheum Theater which saw its centennial in 2017. This year, the city will continue two of its longest running events, the annual Art in the Park and Coconino County Fair, both of which promote art, community and culture. While you’re in town over Labor Day weekend, why not experience Flagstaff like a local?
tion for 13 years and a Labor Day weekend tradition for 27. It’s the biannual Art in the Park, Flagstaff’s one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts show juried and shown by local and regional artists. Taking place again at Wheeler Park, the site is central to Flagstaff—directly across from Flagstaff City Hall and just west of downtown, making it a prime location for a full weekend of art, food, drinks and music. Festival organizer Stu Wolf said the festival is like “putting on a big party in many, many ways.” But this party is more than just for the sake of partying. Art in the Park It’s about connecting to each other and Aug. 31-Sept. 2 our roots. Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave. “We’ve become detached from the It’s been a Fourth of July weekend tradi- things we own,” Wolf said. “It wasn’t all
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Artist Gina Richman, right, paints on a large piece of silk with Kenna Moore, 12, left, during Art in the Park in 2016.
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Artists representing a wide variety of media gather at Wheeler Park each year for Art in the Park.
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that long ago when you knew who made your shoes, and certainly who made your clothes. Everything now is made in some faraway place by people we’ll never meet and, because of that, there’s a coldness to these things. An art show brings that back. You get to meet people who made these things, you get a sense of who they are, why they do this and as years go by and that thing’s hanging on your wall or you’re wearing it, that memory comes back and you have a different, and I think better, experience with a very simple object because of that connection.” This year’s Art in the Park will feature more than 100 artists, live music, local vendors and a new beer garden.
High-flying rides line the midway at a past Coconino County Fair. TAYLOR MAHONEY
Coconino County Fair
Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop What’s more wholesome than spending time at the fair with the family? We say not much. So why not spend Labor Day weekend with wholesome fun at the Coconino County Fair, a 70-year-old Flagstaff tradition. Since 1949, the annual fair has been a staple of community, education, arts and entertainment. Hosted by the Coconino County Parks and Recreation department, the organization has teamed up with NAIPTA (Mountain Line Bus) to offer free bus services to the Coconino County Fair. Complimentary shuttle services will be offered to and from Northern Arizona University at the South Campus Parking Lot on East Pine Knoll Drive and the County Health and Community Services Building at 2625 N. King St. The shuttle stop at NAU runs all four days and the shuttle stop at the County Health and Community Services Building runs Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 1 and 2). For pick up times and locations, visit www.CoconinoCountyFair.com. Parking at the fairgrounds is $5. This year’s entertainment lineup features The Jones Benally Family, the Flagstaff Community Band, Ballet Folklorico de Colores, Quinn and the Confluence and more, with workshops, demonstrations and 4-H youth and livestock shows all weekend long. Don’t forget to get down and dirty at the Flagstaff Sunrise Lions Club’s Demolition Derby. For 35 years, the annual Demolition Derby has excited and entranced fairgoers, and this year will be no exception. Admission to the fair: $8 for adults, $7 for military, $5 for youth (6-12) and seniors (65 and older), free for children 5 and younger. Early bird carnival wristband tickets are $25 and are good for one day of unlimited rides. For more information and full entertainment lineup, visit www.CoconinoCountyFair.com.
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Charlene Dwelle of Flagstaff made sure to throw her fair share of darts during last year’s Coconino County Fair at Fort Tuthill. Steve Rosen works to create a balloon sword for a waiting child at the Coconino County Fair. TAYLOR MAHONEY JAKE BACON
A llama chews on some hay in a pen at the 2018 Coconino County Fair.
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Breakfast ON THE EDGE (of town) Brandy’s Restaurant and Bakery is known for its breakfast items.
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Five spots to spend your morning in and around Flagstaff
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on’t get us wrong, historic downtown Flagstaff is full to the brim with charm—it’s practically overflowing with it. That makes it a huge draw, which, on weekend mornings especially, can translate to no parking, 40-minute waits at the popular brunch spots and sitting
elbow-to-elbow with the left-handed fellow trying to cut into his burrito when you do get seated. The good news is that Flagstaff is more than just its tiny but bustling downtown hub. In fact, plenty of dining spots provide a delicious alternative for those who want to venture a little further out for this, the most important meal of the day. So, get in the car or hop on the bike
and visit these five spots off the beaten path for breakfast in and around Flagstaff. Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery 1500 E. Cedar Avenue #40 (928) 779-2187 Brandy’s is a true gem among Flagstaff’s locally owned restaurants. It’s east
side location has even been featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives…twice. Brandy’s is known for many a food item, but standouts come in the form of its pastries, which have won the “Best of Flag” recognition from Arizona Daily Sun readers several years in a row. While Brandy’s exterior is unassuming, nestled into a strip mall at the base of the
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Brandy’s Restaurant and Bakery is owned by Jamie and Kelsey Drayton. San Francisco Peaks, the restaurant is an absolute frontrunner when it comes to breakfast. Opening its doors bright and early, the place wows palates with its freshly baked quiche of the day, Mexican breakfasts of different iterations and its Swedish Oat pancakes—that extra cooking time means a slightly longer wait, but the payoff comes in the form of buttermilk and oat cakes made from scratch and served with a hot cinnamon apple topping. The pancake is also filled with apples, bananas, blueberries or chocolate chips for a modest 50 cents extra. Go ahead, add this place to your foodie list. Mary’s Café 7136 US-89 (928) 526-0008 This almost 70-year-old diner is as family oriented as it gets. Opened east of town in 1961 by the late Mary Lund, Mary’s Café is still run by Lund’s daughter and her two granddaughters. Mary’s is classic Americana done right—chicken fried steak, burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. It’s also a living archive of sorts, a wood-paneled, country-style, cash-only family business that is not so much a relic as it is alive and thriving. Most of the recipes that make up the menu were never committed to paper, but passed down through Lund’s instruction. If you go, make sure to try local favorite
Jo Jo’s Surprise, a jelly-covered English muffin sprinkled with coffee grounds and filled with an over-medium egg, sausage, bacon and ham, along with a side of hash
Pictured from left to right: Chelsey, Donna and Sierra Rumfola stand in front of a portrait of Mary Lund, the founder and namesake of Mary’s Cafe. browns. It’s a dish that “sounds crazy until you eat it,” according to Sierra Rumfola, Lund’s granddaughter. Mary’s is the kind of place you’ll want to stay a while, settle
into the booth with a cup of coffee and a famous cinnamon roll as cars rush by and the sun comes up over Mount Elden just across the street.
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ABOVE: Indian Gardens Café & Market invites visitors in with their lush patio seating.
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The interior of Indian Gardens Café & Market.
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Late for the Train 1800 N. Fort Valley Road (928) 773-0308
RIGHT: The Garden Breakfast Bowl from Indian Gardens Café & Market is a filling and healthy option. IAN SILVER
Indian Gardens Café & Market 3951 N. State Route 89A (928) 282-7702 OK, so this beautiful verdant slice of paradise is a little farther outside Flagstaff than just a quick drive, but it’s well worth the 40 or so minutes in the car. Located in the center of the canyoned portion of Highway 89A, or what locals simply call “the switchbacks,” Indian Gardens is the eatery of dreams. Planning on driving from Flagstaff to Sedona? Make a stop at Oak Creek Canyon’s breakfast and lunch spot-meetscountry store. With a lushly shaded patio, artisan coffee, pastries and local brews and
wines, Indian G a r d e n ’s menu will not disappoint. For breakfast, try the Garden Breakfast Bowl, two poached eggs, charred cauliflower, sautéed kale and roasted potatoes complemented by pesto and chipotle mayo. Or go for the smoked salmon toast, that’s house-smoked line-caught salmon for ya. Hankering for some lunch instead? Maybe the bacon and brie melt will call your name, or the Thai peanut wrap. This place has a little something for everyone, and its proximity to the clear waters of Oak Creek is just another perk.
Although there are two Late for the Train locations in Flagstaff—four if you count the little stand in the hospital and the roastery space, which you should—let’s focus on the one along Fort Valley Road for its large space and high ceilings, for the fact that it’s the perfect stop on the way to the Grand Canyon or the Museum of Northern Arizona or a hike on the San Francisco Peaks. Locals love this place, with many flocking from the neighborhoods nearby every morning to buy Americanos, Mexican mochas or a Dave’s Rockrammer, a triple shot with raw sugar and a splash of half and half. Late for the Train is more than just coffee, too, and its famous burritos come to mind. From the bacon burrito to a chorizo, the tortilla-wrapped options are seemingly endless. Steak and southwest chicken are also on the menu. For the vegetarians in the crowd, the Santa Fe Sweet Potato and
Farmers’ Market burritos provide the ideal meat alternative—the latter is loaded with kale, mushrooms and other veggies. For those of us who are gluten free, each burrito an also be made in bowl form sans the tortilla and equally as delectable. Don’t be late for this train; you’ll regret it if you miss it.
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Late for the Train’s Fort Valley location is the perfect stop on the way to other Flagstaff highlights such as Arizona Snowbowl and the Museum of Northern Arizona.
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Crown Railroad Café 3300 W. Historic Route 66 (928) 522-9237 The Crown Railroad Café is like something out of a Wim Wenders movie, an allegorical nod to mid-century car travel through the western United States. Sitting
right on historic Route 66, this diner has something for the entire family, which has been the case since it was built in the 1960s. Many a Flagstaff child remembers fondly the miniature train rattling on its miniature track above the heads of diners here, signaling its presence with an occasional “choo-choo.” The food is equally as
memorable. From pancake breakfasts to build-your-own burgers, to entire turkey or meatloaf dinners, it’s impossible to leave this restaurant still hungry. Breakfast here is special, too. Huevos rancheros, yogurt parfaits and the Trucker’s Special (ground beef steak, three eggs and hash browns) are just a handful of the options that keep
the regulars coming back. And let’s not forget what is perhaps the breakfast piece de la resistance, the 66 varieties of omelet to choose from—an extra gold star goes to the cream cheese and jelly omelet. One would be remiss to miss this classic and longstanding greasy spoon.
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The Crown Railroad Café feeds hungry customers along historic Route 66.
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Lights carried by a passing group in the Lava River Cave leave light trails during the 30-second exposure of this photograph. BRADY SMITH, U.S. FOREST SERVICE
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ith the highest point in Arizona located at the top of Humphreys Peak, a number of trails of varying difficulty levels and more than 50 miles accessible on the Flagstaff Urban Trail system, adventure is right outside your front door when visiting Flagstaff. We’ve outlined what to expect on five popular local trails. Remember that you are at 7,000 feet above sea level and high altitude hikes can be difficult for those not acclimated to the thin air. Bring plenty of water, wear sunblock and sturdy shoes, and get started early during monsoon season (roughly July-September) to ensure you complete your hike before the afternoon storms roll in. For more information on these and other trails, visit www. fs.usda.gov/coconino/.
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Lava River Cave Length: 0.75 miles Elevation Gain: -3 feet Difficulty: Moderate Directions from Flagstaff: Drive 9 miles north of Flagstaff on US 180 and turn west (left) on FR 245 (at milepost 230). Continue 3 miles to FR 171 and turn south 1 mile to where FR 171B turns left a short distance to Lava River Cave. Although the shortest trail on this list, the Lava River Cave, colloquially called the lava tubes, is a truly unique experience worth checking out at least once. Geologists estimate the cave was formed between 650,000 and 700,000 years ago when a nearby volcano erupted. The flow of molten lava quickly cooled on the outside, leaving behind a lava tube many hikers enjoy exploring today. After a brief rocky descent, the cave extends roughly three quarters of a mile with a ceiling of 30 feet at its highest point; other passages require hikers to crouch down or even crawl. The temperature of this out-and-back trail remains a cool 35-45° Fahrenheit year round, so be sure to bring a jacket, as well as sturdy shoes, a headlamp and backup lighting.
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At the top of Old Caves Crater Trail in Doney Park, several small caves can be explored. SETH MULLER
(literally), suitable for adventurers of all ages along with their canine companions. The 2-mile loop is interspersed with various workout stations where people can stop along their walk or run to take on the monkey bars, rope climb, balance beam and more. The Arizona Trail also cuts through the park, offering more strenuous opportunities for exploration, although portions are currently closed in the aftermath of the Museum Fire. Visit www.aztrail.org/ category/passage-updates/ for up-to-date information. Old Caves Crater Trail Length: 4.2 miles Elevation Gain: 656 feet Difficulty: Moderate Directions from Flagstaff: Drive 3 miles north on US 89 from the Flagstaff Ranger Station (across from Flagstaff Mall) to Silver Saddle Road. Turn east (right) on Silver Saddle Road and drive 0.5 miles to the trailhead on the left side of the road. Multiple facets of history can be explored during this moderate hike north of Flagstaff in Doney Park. Pottery fragments can still be found at the summit of this extinct cinder cone volcano, remnants from when the Sinagua people lived in the area around
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Flagstaff can be viewed for miles from the top of the Elden Lookout Trail. 1250 to 1300 A.D. You can look, but don’t touch; it’s illegal to disturb or remove archaeological artifacts. The trail is located within the San Francisco Volcanic Field, one of the most volcanic regions in the continent, with 600 volcanoes ranging in age from 6 million to 1,000 years old. From the trailhead, hikers walk through cinders and a ponderosa pine forest before heading up the mountain where the vegetation gradually changes to pinyon pine and alligator juniper. The loop heads back down the other side and connects to another trail around the base of the mountain, or hikers can come back the way they came.
Elden Lookout Trail Length: 5.3 miles Elevation Gain: 2,312 feet Difficulty: Strenuous Directions from Flagstaff: Follow US 89 north past the entrance to the Flagstaff Mall and the Flagstaff Ranger District Office to a trailhead parking lot on the left. Mount Elden is a popular hiking area for many reasons. There’s the mellow Sandy Seep Trail skirting the mountain and the steep Heart Trail, but the out-and-back Elden Lookout Trail is the crowning jewel with large volcanic rock formations and a
combination of pinyon-juniper, ponderosa pine, mixed conifer and aspen forest on the way up. A little over a mile in, Fatman’s Loop heads back down the other side of the mountain after a 561-foot elevation gain. Beyond this split, the Elden Lookout Trail takes an abrupt turn with steeper inclines and less shade cover, due in part to remaining damage from the 1977 Radio Fire. The views from the summit are worth it though, and people can even climb up to the top of the fire lookout tower on certain days for even more breathtaking sights of Flagstaff and beyond.
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Abineau and Bear Jaw Trails Length: 6.9 miles Elevation Gain: 1,876 feet Difficulty: Strenuous Directions from Flagstaff: Take US 89 north for 14 miles to FR 418. Go west on FR 418 for 7 miles to FR 9123J (about one mile east of Reese Tank). Go south on FR 9123J for 1.2 miles to the trailhead. Located on the north side of the San Francisco Peaks, the Abineau and Bear Jaw Trails begin at the same trailhead before splitting off after half a mile. Abin-
eau is slightly shorter, albeit much steeper, while Bear Jaw meanders gradually through thick ponderosa pine forest and aspen groves. The two trails are connected by the Waterline Trail, a relatively flat passage that provides a welcome relief after almost relentless inclines. Black bears can sometimes be seen on these trails, along with deer and elk. On a recent hike, portions of the Abineau Trail were obscured by late snow, and evidence from past avalanches was clear in toppled trees, but the skies were clear enough to enjoy views of the surrounding volcano field and the Grand Canyon’s South Rim in the distance.
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SUMMER VISITOR GUIDE 2019: AUG. 17-SEP. 14 Saturday, Aug. 17 Symphony Guild Home Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit five beautiful homes and the historic Epiphany Episcopal Church on Beaver Street. Homes are located in different areas of Flagstaff, allowing you to acquaint yourself with this beautiful mountain town. Musicians in each home. $40, all proceeds go to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. Contact (928) 522-0549, (630) 258-2999 or (928) 637-5174 for tickets. Yoga on the Lawn: Every Saturday 9-10 a.m. County Courthouse Lawn, 219 E. Cherry Ave. There will be a $5 dollar drop in, and make sure to bring your own yoga mat. www.facebook. com/events/674434082988590/. 2019 Annual Elk Workshop: 9 a.m.12 p.m. Mormon Lake Lodge, 1991 Mormon Lake Road. Want to learn about and see hundreds of elk in one place at one time? Join us for the annual elk viewing workshop, hosted through the Arizona Game and Fish Department with support from Mormon Lake Lodge. Cost is $20/ participant, kids 12 and under are free. If you need assistance with registration, please contact Erin Brown at EBrown@azgfd.gov or call (928) 606-6822. Workshop: Create your own Mandala: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The HeArt Box, 17 N. San Francisco St. Local artist Jill Sans will guide each participant through the steps to create a mandala, starting with a 20-minute guided meditation to provide a focused foundation. Learn about color and form in relation to our internal feelings and how to translate that into expression. The goal is to create your own mandala and to learn to use it as a tool in life to center yourself, find peace and create. Registration required, all materials provided as well as a healthy snack and tea. $95. Call (928) 600-6290 or visit www.theheartbox. space/shop/create-your-own-mandala-workshop. Nine 4 Ninety: Artists for a New Era: Ongoing exhibit. 12-5 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. This exhibit celebrates this history of visual arts programming and advocacy by looking to the
future. The exhibition features the work of nine emerging and mid-career artists, identified as creative leaders, working in a variety of media including: painters, sculptors, weavers, potters, jewelers and conceptual artists. $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and military; $8 for youth (ages 1017), students and American Indians; free for children 9 and under an NAU students with ID. www.musnaz.org. John K. Hillers, Photographic Chronicler of John Wesley Powell’s 1872 Expedition: 7-8 p.m. Riordan Mansion, 409 W. Riordan Rd. Evening lecture presented by Carol Ormond, Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts. When John Wesley Powell explored the Green and Colorado Rivers during his famous expedition of the Grand Canyon 150 years ago, there was no photographer to capture images of the experience. Fortunately, Powell found a master photographic chronicler for his 1872 expedition in boatman John K. Hillers. In spite of daunting challenges, Hillers captured priceless images of the people who inhabited the most remote and inhospitable terrain on the continent. Space is limited, reservations are required. Call (928) 779-4395. Historic Walking Tours with Local Historian Johnny Anaya: Every Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours begin at the Flagstaff Visitors Center, 1 E. Rte. 66. Anaya is a licensed tour guide and local historian, guiding you through historical downtown Flagstaff, providing fun facts and entertaining experiences. Anaya also offers private or group bookings, as well as the frighteningly fun Haunted Tour. $15. Call (928) 853-0792. Movies on the Square: Featuring a different movie every Saturday 4-9 p.m. Heritage Square, 22 E. Aspen Ave. A free family friendly evening on Heritage Square, Flagstaff’s downtown living room. Movies on the Square includes games and entertainment, followed by the movie starting around 7:30. Bring sweaters, jackets or blankets. Many of our guests bring low camp chairs, pillows, sleeping bags — it’s really like a big sleepover (except you have to go home when the movie is over!). No need to bring a picnic, we provide Fratelli’s pizza, ice cream, popcorn and drinks for sale
Tuesday, Aug. 20 Burgers and Bingo: 3:30-9 p.m. Sedona Elks Lodge #2291, 110 Airport Road, Sedona. Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m. Food service from 5-6:30 p.m. includes burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads. Everyone is welcome but you must be 18 or older to play bingo. 10% off Tuesdays Bottles Specials at Vino Loco: Every Tuesday, 12-9 p.m. Vino Loco. Support local businesses and local grapes. www. vinolocoflag.com. FLG Game Night at Charly’s Pub: Every Tuesday night, 6-10 p.m. Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. Play your favorite board, card or BEN SHANAHAN party game. A great place to make new friends or have a laugh with your Martha and Don Stoneberger will open their home to the public for the crew. www.playwithvault.com. annual Symphony Guild Home Tour Aug. 17. at the concession stands. Visit www. downtownflagstaff.org/events/movieson-the-square to see which movie is screening.
Sunday, Aug. 18 Votes for Women: Celebration of 99th Anniversary of 19th Amendment: 12-4 p.m. Heritage Square, 22 E. Aspen Ave. Celebrate the 99th anniversary of a woman’s right to vote. Learn about the long-fought struggle for women’s suffrage, hear from suffragists, enjoy music and hear about current local and national issues. www.facebook.com/ events/2388800034545740/. Film “Dialogue Earth”: 2 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. This film portrays the creation and inspiration of German artist Ulrike Arnold, who creates her artworks in isolated natural areas around the world and uses only earth as her paint. She spends months alone in these regions to create her art. As part of the documentary, Ulrike created the “One World Painting,” an artwork using earth from all continents that she has been collecting for the past 39 years. For more, visit or call the Museum of Northern Arizona at www.musnaz.org or (928) 774-5213. Ticket to the film is included with museum admission.
Flagstaff Community Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Flagstaff City Hall parking lot, 211 W. Aspen Ave. Local farmers’ market selling fresh local fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, tamales, breakfast, baked goods and more. Happy Hour All Day Wines at Vino Loco: 12-10 p.m. Every Sunday at Vino Loco in Flagstaff. We have a great selection of Arizona wines as well as hundreds more to choose from. www. vinolocoflag.com. Pints n’ Poses Yoga: Every Sunday. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dark Sky Brewing Company, 117 N. Beaver St. Come have a great start to the week with a relaxed, all levels practice and $1 off beer. Drop-in class only $8.
Monday, Aug. 19 Walking Tour of Downtown Flagstaff: Ongoing. 5-6:15 p.m. Flagstaff Visitor Center, 1 E. Rte. 66. Come along with us on a historical and sightseeing walking tour through downtown Flagstaff. This fun, small group tour will run about 75 minutes. Kids of all ages are welcome on this tour. $20. For more information, visit www.enjoyflagstaff.com/flagstaff-tours/downtown-flagstaff-walking-tour/.
Wednesday, Aug. 21 Dancing on the Square: Every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Heritage Square, 111 W. Birch Ave. Come learn social dancing for free every Wednesday evening during the summer downtown in Heritage Square. A variety of volunteer local instructors teach all the steps you need to spin out to popular swing and Latin tunes. Then practice your moves with a friendly, encouraging community of dancers. All ages, families welcome, no partner needed.
Thursday, Aug. 22 Wine Tasting Thursdays at Vino Loco: 6-8 p.m. 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 weekly wine-tasting that will leave you coming back for more. www.vinolocoflag. com. Brian Peterman: 5-8 p.m. Historic Brewing Company, 4366 E. Huntington Dr. Singer-songwriter Brian Peterman will be performing acoustic classics, favorite requests, and original material at the Historic Brewing Company brewery located on the east side of Flagstaff. www.historicbrewingcompany.com/.
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Latin, and ballad stylings of decades past. Enjoy dancing under the stars. Quench your hunger and thirst with local bites and brews. Food, beer, wine and soda available for cash purchase. Galleries and the bookstore are open late for you to browse. www.musnaz.org.
Friday, Aug. 30 2019 Coconino County Fair: Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop. Enjoy four days of fun at the 2019 Coconino County Fair, held Labor Day weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park. The fair features traditions enjoyed by the community, like entries and exhibits, live entertainment, fair food, youth livestock ELIZABETH CROSTON BUCKALEW shows and auction, carnival rides and Vincent Z (left) of world music duo FoxyKoshka will perform a solo set games, and a demolition derby. Visit www.coconinocountyfair.com for the at Vino Loco Sept. 5. entertainment line-up. $8 adults, $5 youth, $5 seniors, kids 5 and under heartbox.space. free. Trivia Night: 7-9 p.m. Dark Sky Brewing Company, 117 N. Beaver Street. Every Thursday. Sunday, Aug. 25 Saturday, Aug. 31 www.brewcruizer.com/event/ Shakespeare Allowed!: 11-1:45 p.m. Garden Sale & Historic Home Tour: trivia.html. Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Historic Yellow Library, 300 W. Aspen Ave. The FlagHouse, 120 S. 6th Street, Williams. Friday, Aug. 23 staff Public Library and the Flagstaff Come stroll the garden and visit Grand Canyon National Park CenShakespeare Festival host the public vendors of art, jewelry, baked goods, tennial Perspectives: a Lecture Se- participation reading of one entire gifts, decor, garden art, clothing, ries— The Hualapai and Grand Can- Shakespeare play each month. In vintage goodies, candles, homemade yon: 7-9 p.m. Cline Library Assembly bread and canned goods, all sorts of August, we are reading The Merry Hall at Northern Arizona University, goodies. Also offered are personal Wives of Windsor. In September, we 1001 S. Knoles Dr. Join us for an eveguided tours of The Historic Yellow are reading Richard II. Visit www. ning with Loretta Jackson-Kelly, Carrie flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/ for more House, built in 1893 and listed on the Cannon, Ka-Voka Jackson and Peter National Register of Historic Places. information. Bungart to learn about the Hualapai. www.HistoricYellowHouse.com. The Hualapai people have lived in Monday, Aug. 26 Flagstaff Beginnings City Tours: and around the Colorado River and 1-3:15 p.m. Discover the story of Kevin Schindler Author Talk: 5:30Grand Canyon region for countless Flagstaff’s beginnings on a fun and 6:30 p.m. Flagstaff City-Coconino generations. The speakers will proinformational 90-minute driving and vide a glimpse of Hualapai history and County Public Library, 300 W. Aspen walking tour. Our journey will take Ave. Join the Plotting the Plateau culture, ethnobotanical resources, reus across millions of years of time, Book Club at the Downtown Library search on springs and an overview of where we uncover the foundation of the Hualapai cultural landscape in the in August for an author talk and book the place we now call home. Great for signing with Kevin Schindler, historian canyon. www.nau.edu/library/events. locals and visitors alike. $35. www. at the famous Lowell Observatory. enjoyflagstaff.com/. Schindler will discuss his new book Saturday, Aug. 24 Pass the Butter: 8 p.m. The OrHistoric Tales of Flagstaff. Watercolor Workshop: Monsoon pheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Pass Skies: 12-3 p.m. The HeArt Box, 17 the Butter is a rock-fusion jam band Thursday, Aug. 29 N. San Francisco St. Instructor Elaine from Flagstaff, churning blends of Thirsty Thursdays with The Flat Dillingham will lead the class in a rock, funk and reggae into a smooth friendly, small group setting. Step-by- Fives: Every Thursday 5-8 p.m. Muspread. $5. www.orpheumflagstaff. seum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. step instruction with room for your com. personal creativity. Painters at all lev- Fort Valley Rd. Thirsty Thursdays is a weekly outdoor concert hosted at the els are welcome, including absolute Sunday, Sept. 1 beginners. Cost per person is $60 and Museum of Northern Arizona. Join includes all materials. Please enroll us this week to hear Flat Fives. The The Earliest Apache in Arizona: Evin advance. Email theheartboxart@ Flat Fives are a jazz combo based in idence and Arguments: 2-3:30 p.m. gmail.com to register or go through Flagstaff that bring a fun approach Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock the checkout process at www.theto traditional jazz tunes from swing, Loop Road, Sedona. Recent research
provides evidence of ancestral Apaches in the southern Southwest at least as early as the A.D. 1300s. Dr. Deni J. Seymour uses multiple lines and forms of evidence to weave together information relevant to history, heritage and identity. This lecture is included with park entrance fees. www.azstateparks.com/redrock/. Classical to Country: A Concert to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend: 3-4:15 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 423 N. Beaver St. Pianist Charly Spining and vocalists Stephen & Lynn Timmons Edwards will present a concert including art songs, opera, Broadway, jazz standards and the country hits of Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. No tickets are required.
Tuesday, Sept. 3 Bike Night at Ski Lift Lodge: 5:307:30 p.m. Ski Lift Lodge, 6355 N. Highway 180, Flagstaff. Gear up for Bike Night at Ski Lift Lodge and Cabins. Stop by every Tuesday through Oct. 1. Bring some buddies, meet some new faces and join your fellow riders for weekly evenings of great
times at Ski Lift Lodge. All Wheels Welcome! www.snowbowl.ski/events/ bike-night-at-ski-lift-lodge/.
Thursday, Sept. 5 Vincent Z: 6-8 p.m. Vino Loco. Come out to Vino Loco and listen to one of our best local musicians. 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.
Saturday, Sept. 7 River Day at MNA: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Celebrate and learn about the Colorado River, which is a vital but endangered water source for ecosystems, organisms and people. Join dancers, musicians, artists, activists and scientists in sharing diverse perspectives on the river. $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and military; $8 for youth (ages 10-17), students and American Indians; free for children 9 and under an NAU students with ID. www.musnaz.org.
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Downtown Flagstaff Geology Rocks Tour: 1-2 p.m. Mountain Sports Downtown, 24 N. San Francisco St. Willow Bend Environmental Education Center will be offering guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45-minute walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author Marie Jackson’s book, Stone Landmarks: Flagstaff’s Geology and Historic Building Stones. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. Tours will be offered bi-monthly from June through Sept. www.willowbendcenter.org/downtown-geology-sustainable-building/ Lunar Lecture: Astronaut Training Past and Present: 6-7:30 p.m. Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd. Free. All Apollo astronauts began to train in geology with scientists from the Flagstaff U.S. Geological Survey 50 years ago. This legacy continues today with members of the astronaut training classes frequenting Flagstaff to study with scientists from the USGS Astrogeology Science Center. Geologist Justin Hagerty will give a presentation on the role of the USGS in training astronauts past and present, and the unique access that Flagstaff provides to a variety of planetary analogs. www.scifest.org.
Thursday, Sept. 12 Future of the Colorado Plateau Forum: Indigenous Voices for Grand Canyon’s Next Century: 6 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Grand Canyon National Park’s centennial anniversary offers opportunities for indigenous communities to reflect on the park’s first 100 years and to consider new ways for tribes, federal agencies, local governments, businesses, teachers, artists and others to work together in shaping the future of the entire Grand Canyon region. Participants who have been engaged in that intertribal conversation for nearly two years will present individual views about Grand Canyon’s past, present and future. Included with museum admission. www. musnaz.org.
Friday, Sept. 13 Anger MGMT Comedy: Brent Pella: 7:30 p.m. The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Pella is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles whose comedy sketches, celebrity impressions and parody music videos have gained more than 50 million views online. Brent is best known for his Eminem impressions which have gained international attention. His viral hits “Eminem Disses Everything” and “Why You Shouldn’t Fly Spirit Airlines” have both been featured on Funny or Die, Mashable, WorldStar HipHop, The Chive, Unilad, Brobible, 9Gag and more. $8.50-$13.50. www.orpheumflagstaff.com.