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Performing Arts
ARIZONA PHILHARMONIC
Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is celebrating its fourth season in Prescott in 2021-2022 as Prescott’s regional professional orchestra, presenting large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. Based in Prescott and performing also in Surprise, AZ Phil draws musicians from across Arizona and is committed to offering transformative music, while nurturing community participation and supporting the needs and growth of the Prescott area performing arts scene.
Arizona Philharmonic is committed to quality concerts, paying musicians fair wages, creating music jobs, promoting living composers, offering creativity-based outreach to youth, underserved, and seniors, and enabling attendance by all economic levels. Arizona Philharmonic is grounded in a culture of kindness. We lead efforts to improve and create performance spaces, reduce our local venue shortage, give space to community performers, and support the Prescott downtown business district. Visit AZPhil.org for tickets and concert information.
ELKS THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, was built by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #330 in 1905; listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The 487 seat Theatre has been fully remodeled and restored to its original turn of the century style and beauty. With stadium style seating and opera boxes there is not a bad seat in the house.
The Theatre is the perfect place in the Quad Cities to see a musical show, a theatrical presentation or hold a graduation. It is also available to lease for weddings, musical presentations or business meetings. The Performing Arts Center occupying the top two floors of the Theatre complex completed remodeling in 2016. The second floor has two dance studios, each over seven hundred square feet with state of the art music systems and lighting. Dance Hall 1 has Prescott’s only professional Sprung Marley floor with Ballet Barre while Dance Hall 2 sports a floating Hickory surface. Complementing the dance halls on the second floor are five Wenger “SoundLok” Music isolation booths for voice and instrumental practice. On the third floor of the Performing Arts Center there are two event halls with a total floor capacity of up to 200 people. Event Hall 1 also has a full kitchen available. It is the newest place in Prescott surrounding the Courthouse Square to hold your reception, party, Quinceanera, business meeting or seminar. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The mission of the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center is to enhance the community of Prescott by providing space for practice, rehearsal and training of the performing arts. All spaces are available for the community, please inquire for rates and availability. Theater Information; 928-7771370, Performing Arts Center Information; 928-756-2844 or email at info@etpac.org, www.prescottelkstheatre.org.
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THE MOUNTAIN ARTISTS GUILD, INC. (THE GUILD)
228 N Alarcon St, Prescott AZ 86301 928-445 2510 Tues - Sat: 10:00am to 3:00pm www.mountainartistsguild.org
Since 1949, after being founded by local artists Mabel Lawrence and George Phippen, The Mountain Artists Guild has been supporting the visual arts in the greater Prescott area. The Guild is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts, and the encouragement, education and support of artists and artisans of all ages and abilities through workshops, seminars, exhibits, scholarships, fellowship and a provision of a forum for art-related community events. Currently, the Guild has nearly 300 member artists who showcase art work in our Gallery space during six rotating exhibits per year.
The Guild offers education opportunities for artists of all ages and abilities by means of workshops, classes, and seminars, and special programming such as Veterans Art Programs and Youth Art Programs. The Guild is committed to supporting young artists through after school art programs, Summer art camp, and annual scholarships for graduating seniors perusing arts careers. The Mountain Artists Guild hosts two annual festivals on the Downtown Prescott Courthouse Square: the Mother’s Day Fine Art and Chocolate Festival and the August Fine Art and Wine Festival. These festivals are an opportunity for the community to engage with the arts in a free, public setting, while also giving our member artists and other local artists the chance to sell their artwork.
As an organization that is primarily supported by volunteers, The Guild welcomes all those interested in the visual arts to join as a member. We welcome the public to our Gallery Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am - 3:00pm and also during the 4th Friday Art Walk from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on the 4th Friday of every month.
SUZE’S PRESCOTT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (PCA)
208 N. Marina St. 928-445-3286 www.pca-az.net Suze’ Prescott Center for the Arts is Prescott’s largest and longest running community theatre/ gallery, producing and presenting a large array of live theatrical, musical and visual arts events about 48 weeks out of the year on two stages (Mainstage 194 seats), Stage Too (black-box, seating 40-45) and beautiful gallery. Please contact them for tickets and event information.
PRESCOTT CHORALE
928-925-4687 prescottchorale@reagan.com www.prescottchorale.com Presenting its first season, 2015-2016, to rave reviews following a stellar performance of the Maurice Duruflé Requiem accompanied by renowned organist Ty Woodward, the Chorale has returned each season to accolades and sold-out concerts.
The mission of Prescott Chorale is to perform choral music of exceptional quality in a highly professional manner, emphasizing masterworks that inspire, challenge, entertain and educate our singers and our audiences. It is with the music artistry, knowledge and experience that Director Dennis Houser leads this 50 to 60 person choral group through thrilling performances of classical pieces from Brahms and Bach to Mozart and Saint-Saëns.
The PC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; Artistic Director is Dennis Houser. The PC performs at the lovely St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2000 Shepherds Lane in Prescott. Tickets are sold through PC’s website and on concert day at the door. For more information, visit the website.
PRESCOTT FILM FESTIVAL
1100 E. Sheldon St. 928-649-4284 www.prescottfilmfestival.com The Prescott Film Festival celebrates independent film during the annual festival each Fall. Experience the best of new independent narrative, documentary and short films through the art of indie film in the Central Arizona Highlands! Traditionally we have a wine tasting and silent film with live accompaniment from a professional silent film orchestra! Free Workshops take place during the festival on topics from screenwriting to classic films, presented by the YC Film & Media Arts Program. And don’t miss our summer boot camp!
928-776-2000 www.prescottsymphony.com After 29 years, the Prescott Pops Symphony has created the Prescott Symphony Orchestra as an umbrella. The Pops Symphony remains Prescott’s premier orchestra offering a variety of popular music, music from motion pictures, Broadway and more.
Next, the Prescott Chamber Orchestra, Prescott’s oldest orchestra featuring classical and Baroque era music, joins the Prescott Symphony Orchestra group of ensembles. Taking youth outreach to the next level, Maestro Joseph Place created the third ensemble with the Prescott Youth Orchestra featuring fifth- through eighthgrade string musicians focused on the classical genre.
The PSO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Executive Director and Conductor Joseph Place; Associate Conductor Ryan Gastonguay; Choir Director Darrell Rowader. Pops tickets are available through the YCPAC Box Office and on the web.
1100 E. Sheldon St. 928-776-2000 (Ticket Office) 928-776-2031 (Art Gallery) www.ycpac.com www.ycprescottgalley.com Escape the Everyday! Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC) is Northern Arizona’s premier entertainment venue, located in downtown Prescott on the Yavapai College campus. The facility’s centerpiece is the beautifully designed Perry & Sandy Massie Foundation Theatre, with state-of-the-art acoustics and an excellent view of the stage from each of its 1,064 seats. Enjoy free, convenient parking and concessions. YCPAC presents the best in live performance, films, and satellite broadcasts that inspire, educate, and amaze. From national headliners to emerging artists and homegrown performers, YCPAC is Your Ticket to the Extraordinary.
YAVAPAI SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
228 Alarcon St. 928-776-4255 www.yavapaisymphony.org ysa1@cableone.net
The Yavapai Symphony Association is proud to make this the 53rd year of bringing the Phoenix Symphony and their world famous soloists to Prescott. Our 2020 season will also feature performances by the Siberian State Symphony and the Arizona State University Symphony. This season’s concerts will be on January 19, February 23, March 11, March 29, April 5, and May 13 of 2020. This season will feature major classical works by Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff. All performances are held at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center with tickets starting at $29. Tickets are only available by calling 928-776-4255, visit the office, or at the hall on concert day. Please visit the website for a complete listing of events. yavapaisymphony.org
See you at the Symphony!
PRESCOTT YMCA OF YAVAPAI COUNTY, INC.
Since its establishment in the community in 1914, the James Family Prescott YMCA has been an important resource for recreation, education and overall wellness for community members of all ages. The area’s most extensive health and wellness facility features amenities such as: a 6,200 square foot fitness and wellness center, a full size gymnasium, several group exercise studios, a gymnastics center featuring an expansive new safety pit, and an aquatics center equipped with two indoor pools. The YMCA offers a full range of programming for all ages – toddlers through seniors. Just a few YMCA program offerings include adult/youth sports leagues, before and after school programs, preschool and daycare, camp, dance, swimming lessons, scuba training, and over 100 group fitness classes. Contact the James Family Prescott YMCA for more information.
PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS® – WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO®
928-445-3103 www.worldsoldestrodeo.com June 28 through July 4, 2022 Be a part of Prescott’s most anticipated event of year during Prescott Frontier Days®. This year we will celebrate the 135th year of world-class rodeo in Prescott. This traditional event includes eight action-packed rodeo performances, Arizona’s second largest outdoor parade, a rodeo dance, kiddie parade and much more! Tickets and information are available at www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.
FINDLAY TOYOTA CENTER
Built in 2006, this modern multi-purpose venue stands as a premier site for concerts, sporting events, fairs, expos, stage shows and a variety of other special events. The arena seats over 6,000 for concerts and 4,000 for sporting events. The arena is available for rent for private events of all sizes, from small business meetings, birthday and anniversary parties to luncheons, fundraising dinners, banquets, graduations, weddings, galas, and sporting events. The parking area is also available for rent for events such as RV and car shows and carnivals. Private catering is available for events of all sizes and provided by the in-house caterer, Gabby’s Kitchen.
THE NORTHERN ARIZONA WRANGLERS
The Northern Arizona Wranglers, Yavapai County’s new IFL Team, begins the season on April 3rd, 2021.
Games will be hosted at the Findlay Toyota Center located at 3201 N Main Street Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. 2021 season tickets are on sale now! It’s affordable, family-friendly entertainment for everyone. The Northern Arizona Wranglers will host a pregame tailgate party with live music in the parking lot at all eight home games. Find out more at www.NorthernAZwranglers.com
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