Flagstaff Visitor Guide 2018 Vol. 3

u m m e S R Volume 3: August 12 through September 15

Visitor Guide 2018

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Arizona Snowbowl has new summer attractions, including a 150-foot tubing run. Try all the new excitement and then hop on the popular Scenic Chairlift.

It’s all family friendly and a great way to enjoy the coolness of the mountains.

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Breakfast Downtown

Flagstaff offers plenty of original breakfast places to fuel you up for daytime adventures. We give the lowdown on seven located in the center of town.

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Make Your Mark

This year is the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System.

Celebrate by making your mark on the Arizona Trail with a hike in Flagstaff. The AZT, one of 11 National Scenic Trails, runs vertically from the U.S.-Mexico border to the state line with Utah.

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Calendar Picks

Check out our list of great events happening in the coming weeks.

We’ve selected some favorites.

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You can still slide down the slopes of Arizona Snowbowl this summer.

Northern Arizona’s premier winter playground has new summertime activities that include two 150-foot-long tubing lanes. Kids and adults alike can hop on inflatables and slide individually, or in pairs or threesomes, down the hill near Agassiz Lodge.

In addition to the tubing, kids can jump around on a bungee trampoline, try their skills on a mini ropes course, and dip into the Old West by panning for treasures or navigating the giant rolling barrel on the

Agassiz patio.

Even with all the new fun, the highlight of any summer visit to Snowbowl remains its Scenic Chairlift ride. It drops sightseers near the top of Agassiz Peak, one of three summits that make up the San Francisco Peaks. The others are Humphreys, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet above sea level, and Fremont Peak.

The Scenic Chairlift ride is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Labor Day, weather permitting, and again during the fall colors in mid-October. The lift ascends 2,300 feet, offering spectacular bird’s-eye views above mixed conifer, spruce and fir trees along the way.

Once off the chairlift, guests are treated to a 180-degree panorama.

Sycamore Canyon, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon and every landmark in between can be seen on clear days. For an even better, unobscured view, take the unmaintained overlook trail. It’s short but

steep, so take time going up. The air is thin at this elevation, and exertion can leave one breathless.

Interpretive rangers are often on hand at the top to answer questions and give information on geology, history, flora and fauna. The chairlift is the only option for accessing Agassiz at this point. Hiking above timberline on the peak is not allowed due to the threatened status of the San Francisco Peaks groundsel, a flower that grows nowhere else in the world. If it’s open and you decide to take the overlook trail, don’t diverge from the path.

Before hopping on the chairlift: • Check the weather. Temperatures on top of the mountain can be 20-30 degrees cooler than your starting point.

Bring a sweatshirt and a rain jacket or windbreaker. Rain and high winds are very likely, especially during monsoon

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season.

• Take water, snacks and even lunch if you’d like. There are picnic tables up top to enjoy.

• Don’t worry about restroom availability.

There’s one at the summit. The highest toilet in Arizona has a spectacular view!

If you go to Snowbowl, plan on a 30-minute drive from downtown Flagstaff to Agassiz Lodge. The roundtrip chairlift ride will take at least an hour, and count on spending 30 minutes up top, especially in good weather.

Buy discounted chairlift tickets online at https://www.snowbowl.ski. Tickets range from $12-$19 per person depending on age. Add one or more of the other summer attractions for an additional $10 per person, per attraction. Tickets also can be purchased in the downstairs gift shop at Agassiz Lodge.

During the monsoon season, roughly the beginning of July through the end of September, weather can change quickly and dramatically on the San Francisco Peaks. Visitors should be aware that rides and attractions are subject to closings and cancellations for weather or other conditions.

On your drive up or down the mountain, be sure to stop off at Aspen Corner, where some of the thickest stands of quaking aspen can be found. Small wooden signs along Snowbowl Road point to the spot, but if you miss those, look for the mass of parked cars on the side of the road. The place is quite popular.

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Humphreys Peak Trail #151 climbs to the summit of Arizona’s highest peak and offers a 360-degree view for those who make it to the top. The trail is rated for experienced hikers. It’s a strenuous 4.5-mile ascent and quite rocky near its end. Access the trailhead at the far end of Snowbowl’s lower north parking area. Be prepared and turn back if the weather turns formidable. Rain, lightning, high winds, and snow can occur at any time of the year.

Kachina Trail #150 is accessible from the lower south parking area at the Snowbowl entrance. The trailhead is at the far end of the lot. The moderate trail is an out and back path with a roundtrip distance of 10 miles.

It provides views of rocky slopes, pines and aspen forest and wildflower meadows.

Aspen Loop Trail #73 is an easy to moderate 2.5-mile trail that starts on the far end of Snowbowl’s lower north parking area.

On the western slope of the peaks, the path offers unobstructed views of the volcanic field to the west and the Grand Canyon to the north. It’s great for bird watching — jays, flickers, juncos and warblers — and for wildflowers.

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Breakfast Downtown

Seven options for starting off the day

By Gabriel Granillo

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hether you’re about to explore the San Francisco Peaks or on your way

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day started off right like a good breakfast.

In Flagstaff, there are plenty of restaurants at which to get the most important meal

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of the day. Here are seven center-of-town favorites to get your breakfast fix.

Biff’s Bagels

1 S. Beaver St., (928) 226-0424 Biff’s is in the business of bagels, and business is good. Named after founders Turner and Keri Postlewait’s beloved pooch, Biff’s Bagels offers delicious house-made bagels and schmears as well as breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches. It also sources its coffee locally from Flagstaff Coffee Company. Try a freshly baked bagel under the watchful eyes of hundreds of adorable doggos, as patrons of the establishment are encouraged to bring framed photos of their furry friends and place them on Biff’s walls. Biff’s also supports Flagstaff’s Second Chance Center, so you can feel good knowing that while you satisfy your breakfast hunger, you’re also helping our canine companions.

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Downtown Diner

7 E. Aspen Ave., (928) 774-3492 Downtown Diner, located on the north side of downtown Flagstaff, provides a perfect view of Aspen Avenue and Heritage Square. If you’re lucky enough to grab a window seat, take full advantage of the spot and people watch to your heart’s content while sipping on endless amounts of coffee. With license plates from across the country lining the counter, vintage tin posters and a television that’s almost always tuned in to the news, Downtown Diner is a pleasant pit stop in the heart of downtown.

Its menu offers moderately-priced meals that almost always call for a take-home box, and its breakfast items are no different.

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Macy’s European Coffeehouse and Bakery

14 S. Beaver St., (928) 774-2243 For the vegetarian or vegan hipster, Macy’s is where you want to be. The completely vegetarian menu offers breakfast items, such as steamed eggs, biscuits and gravy and its famous Macy’s waffles, as well as a lunch menu featuring a host of salads and sandwiches including an avocado BLT with tempeh bacun. You’re almost always going to stumble in on a busy time at Macy’s, but trust us, it’s worth the wait. Freshly roasted coffee and baked scones, muffins and pastries, a dog-friendly patio and an interior adorned with owner Tim Macy’s unique photography make this European-style coffeehouse and bakery a long-running Flag favorite.

MartAnne’s and Casa Duarte 112 Rte 66, (928) 773-4701 and 1000 N. Humphreys #243, (928) 606-1500 MartAnne’s has a well-earned reputation for serving up some of the best Mexican fare in town, with breakfast and lunch options available all day. Everything from its chilaquiles to its chimichangas is to die for, which is why on any given morning this spot is packed with hungry stomachs.

If you’re not feeling up for a wait, you can always try its sister restaurant just up the hill. Casa Duarte feature’s MartAnne’s signature breakfast in a less crowded

environment. With added items such as blueberry pancakes and French toast, Casa Duarte is only a couple minutes away, but a little distance goes a long way.

Morning Glory Café

115 S. San Francisco St., (928) 774-3705 Morning Glory Café is Flagstaff’s hidden gem. Nestled inconspicuously between Southside Tavern and the Northern Arizona Yoga Center, Morning Glory’s brunch menu is only available on Saturday and Sunday and features everything from breakfast tacos and French toast to blue corn pancakes and tamales. Glory even offers vegan “Bennys,” the restaurants unique take on a brunch classic. 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. It’s inconspicuously delicious.

Tourist Home

52 S. San Francisco St., (928) 779-2811 Sparking a serious revamping of Flagstaff’s Southside neighborhood, the Tourist Home used to be an abandoned hostel that was a collapsing haven for vagrants. Originally built as a boarding house for sheepherders in 1926, the Tourist Home took a new life in 2014 when it reopened as Tourist Home Urban Market under Kevin Heinonen, operator of neighboring

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Downtown Diner

Biff’s Bagels establishments Annex Cocktail Lounge and Tinderbox Kitchen. Now, the all-day café is one of Flag’s most exceptional breakfast and lunch locations, where you can indulge in fresh pastries and bakery items by master pastry chef Kat Biemann, as well as locally sourced coffee from Firecreek. Take advantage of the full-service coffee bar, but be sure to get there early, especially if you desire the best French crullers anywhere. Those fresh-made crullers get gobbled up quickly.

The Toasted Owl

12 S. Mikes Pike, (928) 774-5326 and 5200 N. Cortland Blvd., (928) 526-0610 The Toasted Owl is a hoot. Locally-owned since 2013, it serves fresh breakfast, brunch food and homemade pastries that resonate with college students and locals alike. The establishment has garnered a reputation for owner Cecily Maniaci’s eclectic collection of vintage furnishings, most which are owlthemed and all of which are for sale. While trying out its famous breakfast burrito, take advantage of the full bar and grab a mimosa, bellini or a bloody mary. As well as the location on Mike’s Pike, the restaurant has recently expanded to another place on Flagstaff’s east side, both offer a full menu with veggie, vegan and gluten-free options.

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Make Your Mark Hike the Arizona Trail in Flagstaff

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By Nancy Wiechec

his year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System, established by an act of Congress in October 1968 after President Lyndon B. Johnson

called for national trails throughout the country.

“The forgotten outdoorsmen of today are those who like to walk, hike, ride horseback, or bicycle. For them we must have trails as well as highways,” Johnson said at the time.

Since then, more than 50,000 miles of pathways have been designated scenic, historic or recreational trails.

Called the “backbone of Arizona,” the Arizona National Scenic Trail is among 11 footpaths that carry the National Scenic Trail designation. Simply known as the

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Arizona Trail, or AZT, it runs from the U.S. border with Mexico up the middle of the state to the Arizona-Utah line.

Long-distance hiker Ellen Shopes, an Arizonan who with her husband has hiked the full distance of the AZT three times, said the 800-mile scenic trail is “full of pleasure and pain.” She said that compared with other long-distance trails, the AZT is relatively short, but covers “a wealth of environments.”

“It includes the sky islands of the

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south with their unique plant and animal communities. The Sonoran desert passages expose one to saguaros, rattlesnakes and Gila monsters; the bloom after a wet winter is spectacular. Then one reaches the volcanic highlands of the Mogollon Rim and the San Francisco Peaks. So many hikers from out of state don’t realize how forested and cold it can get in Flagstaff! Crossing the Grand Canyon is always a special experience, and probably draws many hikers to the trail.

And finally, the Kaibab Plateau near the end exposes a hiker to solitude amid alpine meadows and aspens.”

Shopes will be on hand during Arizona Trail Day in Flagstaff to talk about gearing up for a long-distance hike. Hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, the Sept. 8 event at Buffalo Park will celebrate the 50th

anniversary of the National Trails System.

The trail association has gateway maps available to help people locate parts of the AZT in communities such as Flagstaff. The AZT Flagstaff maps are offered at various outdoor outfitters and other locations in town, including REI Coop, Aspen Sports and Starlight Books.

Also, there is a mobile app that features GPS-enabled maps of the Arizona Trail with waypoints, trailhead information, as well as gateway community and resupply details.

Even without an app or map, a day hike along the AZT is easily accomplished in Flagstaff by starting out on the main trail at Buffalo Park, 2400 N. Gemini Drive.

Follow the AZT signs.

For some, a little jaunt along the AZT might inspire a thru-hike, an end-to-end journey.

To assist and guide thru-hikers, the Arizona Trail is divided into 43 passages. Passages in and around Flagstaff include Mormon Lake (29), Anderson Mesa (30), Walnut Canyon (31), Elden Mountain (32), Flagstaff (33), San Francisco Peaks (34), and Babbitt Ranch (35).

(For full descriptions of each passage, see the Arizona Trail Association website.) The footpath slips through Flagstaff intersecting and uniting with many favorite hiking trails. It also takes hikers through the Grand Canyon by way of the South Kaibab and North Kaibab trails.

Since 1982, the Arizona Trail Association has documented more than 425 people who have completed all 800 miles of the trail. Among them are Jake Baechle and Karrie Kressler, who hiked the AZT in two months

in 2016. It was their honeymoon, and they documented the trip in a video and put in on their blog “Adventure Ink” (http://www.adventureink.us). Baechle, with the trail association, created the Arizona Trail Day Hiker’s Guide, a detailed three-ring-binder with day-by-day instructions, descriptions, GPS coordinates and more to help hikers complete each passage at their own schedule.

Although the Arizona Trail is a relatively new National Scenic Trail, about 30 years old, it has gained admiration alongside much longer and older trails, including the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. In fact, two passages of the AZT, both in northern Arizona, were recently named part of the “best 50 miles” of the National Scenic Trails by Backpacker magazine. Those passages are the Grand Canyon Inner Gorge (38) and Buckskin Mountain (43), which takes hikers to the Stateline Campground, the end (or beginning if you hike southward) of the trail.

On Oct 6, REI Co-op will present “AZT in a Day,” an event in which hikers, runners, mountain bikers and equestrians will travel various parts of the Arizona Trail to complete its entire length in a single day.

For more information, go https://aztrail.org and https://www.trails50.org.

Arizona Trail Day

Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Buffalo Park, 2400 N. Gemini Road, Flagstaff Free, family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities, live music from Viola & The Brakemen, information booths, gear raffle, craft beer, talks by trail professionals and much more.

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C A L E N D A REvents

August 12 through September 15

Sunday, Aug. 12

COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 211 W. Aspen Ave. Local and regional fresh fruits and veggies, breakfast, flowers, honey, cheese, breads and more. Repeats every Sunday.

RIORDAN MANSION TOURS: Daily from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Riordan Mansion, 409 W. Riordan Road. One of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-style architecture.

(928) 779-4395.

HART PRAIRIE NATURE WALK: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Nature Conservancy’s Hart Prairie Preserve is a truly unique landscape at the base of the San Francisco Peaks. To join the walk, meet at the southwest corner of the Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center, 1000 N. Humphreys St. Repeats every Sunday.

SCENIC CHAIRLIFT RIDE: Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Arizona Snowbowl Agassiz Lodge, 9300 N. Snowbowl Road. Take in the dramatic scenery of northern Arizona from a bird’s-eye view.

Purchase tickets at www.snowbowl.ski.

THEATRIKOS THEATRE: 2-4 p.m., Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse, 11 W. Cherry Ave. Presenting the aggressively outrageous musical “Ruthless.” Purchase tickets at theatrikos.com or call (928) 774-1662.

FSO CHAMBER CONCERT: 5-6 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road. Featuring the Ponderosa Players. Free.

KRUGER BROTHERS: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Jens Kruger (banjo, vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar, lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg (bass, vocals) in the spirit of the American musical tradition.

Sunday, Aug. 19

COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: See Aug. 12 HART PRAIRIE NATURE WALK: See Aug. 12

Tuesday, Aug. 14

FSO CHAMBER CONCERT: 5-6 p.m., Forest Highlands Golf Club, 2425 William Palmer. Featuring the NAU Elden Brass Quintet. Free.

Wednesday, Aug. 15

STEEL PULSE & TRIBAL SEEDS: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. The UK’s Grammy-winning reggae band, with Tribal Seeds from San Diego, California.

Tickets: $38-$40. www.greenhouseproductions.net

GAME NIGHT: 6-10 p.m., Charly’s Pub at the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. Board games for all.

Repeats every Tuesday.

POETRY OUT LOUD: 2-3:30 p.m., Flagstaff CityCoconino County Public Library, 300 W. Aspen Ave. Round table poetry reading and discussion.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6-9 p.m., Blendz Winery & Bar, 21 E. Aspen Ave. Repeats every Wednesday.

FLAGSTAFF UKULELE JAM: 6:30-8 p.m., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 2605 N. Fort Valley Road. All levels of ukulele players welcome. Contact: flagukejam@gmail. com. Repeats every Wednesday.

DANCING ON THE SQUARE: 7-10 p.m., Heritage Square, 6 W. Aspen Ave. Learn social dancing. Free.

Repeats every Wednesday.

Thursday, Aug. 16

THIRSTY THURSDAYS: 5-8 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road. Browse galleries and shops and enjoy live music in the courtyard with Mother Road Trio. $6.

Friday, Aug. 17

COMEDIAN JOZALYN SHARP: 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. A Nevada native shares her unique experiences traveling and partying her way across country. $10.

Saturday, Aug. 18

CLIMB TO CONQUER CANCER: 7 a.m.-noon, Arizona Snowbowl. Join hundreds on a sevenmile walk up the paved road to Snowbowl. www. flagstaffclimb.org MOVIE ON THE SQUARE: 4-9 p.m., Heritage Square, 6 W. Aspen Ave. Showing “Princess Bride” outdoors starting at dusk. Free.

MORMON LAKE ELK VIEWING: 6-7:30 p.m.

Meet at the southern-most overlook of Mormon Lake, off Lake Mary Road. Look for the “Watchable Wildlife” sign. See elk in their natural habitat. Presented by the Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience. Free.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO: 7-10 p.m., 204 W. Birch Ave. Kitchen begins serving at 6 p.m. Repeats every Wednesday.

Thursday, Aug. 23

THIRSTY THURSDAYS: 5-8 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road. Browse galleries and shops and enjoy live music in the courtyard with Lucky Lenny. $6.

BREW AND VIEW: 6 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Drink beer while watching the film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing.” $5.

Friday, Aug. 24

CRACKER AND CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN: 7 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Punk and garage-band styles with some funky undertones.

Tickets: $23-$27.

Saturday, Aug. 25

FLAGSTAFF OPEN STUDIOS: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. See local artists and their artwork in the annual open studios event presented by the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff. For map and additional information, visit www.flagstaff-arts.org. Free.

THUNDER OVER FLAGSTAFF: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Pulliam Airport, Airport open house, aviation show, car display, food and more. Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family.

WILDFLOWER WALK: 9:30 a.m., Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road. Explore all the colorful varieties of native Northern Arizona wildflowers. Call (928) 774-1442 for more information.

ARCHES EXHIBIT: On display daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum Of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road. Featuring photographs by George L. Beam and the making of Arches National Monument. Included with museum admission. Free for children 10 and under and museum members.

MOVIE ON THE SQUARE: 4-9 p.m., Heritage Square, 6 W. Aspen Ave. Showing “Cars” outdoors starting at dusk. Free.

FULL MOON HIKE: 5:45-8 p.m., Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona. Led by a naturalist, this venture gives hikers the rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Call (928) 282-6907 for more information.

Sunday, Aug. 26

COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: See Aug. 12 HART PRAIRIE NATURE WALK: See Aug. 12 FLAGSTAFF OPEN STUDIOS: See Aug. 25

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FSO CHAMBER CONCERT: 5-6 p.m., Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Road. Featuring the Coconino String Quartet. Free.

Thursday, Aug. 30

THIRSTY THURSDAYS: 5-8 p.m., Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road.

Browse galleries and shops and enjoy live music in the courtyard with Jan Meyer. $6.

BLUE HEART FILM: 6 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival Showcase presents the film “Blue Heart,” about hydropower development on the Balkan Peninsula. $8.50.

MARCUS KING BAND: 8-10 p.m., Green Room, 15 N. Agassiz St. The rising Marcus King Band brings its psychedelic Southern rock and blues to Flagstaff. Tickets: $17-$20. www. greenhouseproductions.net.

Friday, Aug. 31

COCONINO COUNTY FAIR: Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Fort Tuthill County Park. Features rides, carnival booths, food, vendors, 4H, farm animals and more. Purchase tickets at the gate or at www. coconinocountyfair.com.

DAVID GRISMAN TRIO: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Mandolin master David Grisman appears with his new Dawg Trio. Tickets: $40-$65. www. greenhouseproductions.net

DRIVE-THRU WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

TILT: 6:30 p.m., Hotel Monte Vista, 100 N. San Francisco St. Drama, dance, acrobatics and illumination meld with the structures of downtown Flagstaff in an original award-winning immersive art performance presented by Dark Sky Aerial.

Tickets: $22-$42 www.darkskyaerial.com

Saturday, Sept. 1

ART IN THE PARK: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave. An arts and crafts festival featuring tightly juried one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts. Free.

TILT: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., See Aug. 31.

MOVIE ON THE SQUARE: 4-9 p.m., Heritage Square, 6 W. Aspen Ave. Showing “Rise of the Guardians outdoors starting at dusk. Free.

SUMMER CONCERT: 5:30 p.m., Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Live music by Indigenous Enterprises & Aaron White.

For tickets, call (928) 774-1442.

CONTRA DANCE: 7-10:30 p.m., Mountain Charter School, 311 W. Cattle Drive Trail. Live music and caller. $10.

PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE

Spin It

Stroll It

Soar It

Sunday, Sept. 2

COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: See Aug. 12 HART PRAIRIE NATURE WALK: See Aug. 12 TILT: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. See Aug. 31.

Monday, Sept. 3

TILT: 2 p.m. See Aug. 31

Friday, Sept. 7

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK: 6-9 p.m., Art galleries and businesses in historic downtown

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Flagstaff stay open late to feature special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats and more.

CRITICAL MASS BICYCLE RIDE: 6-6:40 p.m. Heritage Square, 6 W. Aspen Ave. Bring your bikes, bring your bells, bring your friends. Let’s ride!

TANNAHILL WEAVERS: 7:30-10 p.m., Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road. This Scottish traditional band presents the musical heritage of the Celtic people. To purchase tickets, call (928) 7792300.

Saturday, Sept. 8

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BIG PORTIONS. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Kids’ Menu

URBAN FLEA MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 211 W Aspen Ave. Featuring an eclectic mix of artisans and peddlers who make and sell a unique variety of goods. Repeats every second Saturday.

ARIZONA TRAIL DAY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Buffalo Park, 2400 N. Gemini Road. Family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities, live music from Viola & The Brakemen, information booths, gear raffle, craft beer, talks by trail professionals and much more. Free.

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COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: See Aug. 12 HART PRAIRIE NATURE WALK: See Aug. 12 WINE IN THE WOODS: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road. Enjoy this 6th annual festival showcasing Arizona wineries and local eateries. Tickets: $35 pre-sale, $50 at the door. (928) 774-1442.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

JJ GREY AND MOFRO: 7 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bonedeep grooves of his compositions. $27-$30. orpheumflagstaff.com

Thursday, Sept. 13

BROTHERS GOW: 7 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. $12.50-$14.50. orpheumflagstaff.com

Friday, Sept. 14

PICKIN’ IN THE PINES: Sept. 14-16, Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill. World-class bluegrass and acoustic music festival featuring local, national and international performers. One-day pass at the gate: $55$85. pickininthepines.org

Saturday, Sept. 15

PICKIN’ IN THE PINES: See Sept. 14 BIG SING FLAGSTAFF: 1-3 p.m., Heritage Square, 6 W. Aspen Ave. Join Master Chorale of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance for Flagstaff’s first-ever community sing-along. For more information, call (928) 310-8974.

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Summer Visitor Guide | August 12–September 15, 2018

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