EVENTS CALENDAR

April 15th

Bowl For Kids' Sake

Antelope Lanes

Let the Good Times Roll! Annual fundraiser for Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters takes place at Antelope Lanes in Prescott Valley. Participate by putting together a team, becoming a bowler or by making a pledge donation! See website for details.

928.778.5135 www.azbigs.org

April 15th

All Breed Horse Spring ShowBuckle Series 2023

Chino Valley Equestrian Park www.cvequestrianpark.org

New show format - two arenas and two judges. New classes and divisions. Show dates are April 15, May 21, and June 25. See website for details and to register. The park is located at 2208 Equestrian Way in Chino Valley.

April 15th

Olsen's Saddle & Buckle Series - Barrel Race #1

Prescott Rodeo Grounds

The first barrel racing event of the 2023 season will take place on April 15 at Olsen's Arena in Chino Valley. See their Facebook page for updates. 928.636.2321 www.olsensgrain.com/events/sbs-race1

Prescott Museums & Art Galleries A pril Events

Museum of Indigenous People

928.445.1230 www.museumofindigenouspeople.org

Discover Native History & CultureMuseum exhibits include prehistoric and contemporary examples of indigenous cultural and artistic materials from the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. The museum hosts guest artists most weekends, as well as special exhibits and art auctions throughout the year.

Phippen Museum

928.778.1385 www.phippenartmuseum.org

Arizonarama: Artwork by R.C. Rodell will be on display until June 4.

Unbridled Spirit: Pioneering Women in Art this new exhibit will be on display through June 25.

Bold Brush Painting - with Gretchen Lopez

April 6-8, 4:00 PM

Find out how "Bold Brush Painting" can help you overcome the fear of starting a painting. Get to know what your brush can do with texture and impastos as we sculpt with paint to achieve looseness and vitality in our work. Subjects will be still life and the landscape.

Jerome - Too Stubborn To Die

April 8, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Presented by Jay Mark. This presentation looks at the numerous disasters, tragedies and setbacks Jerome faced in its first 75 years, and how it still came out on top.

Art & Wine at the Phippen

April 15, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Discover hidden wells of creativity as artist and Education Coordinator, Neal McEwen, leads you through the step-by-step process of creating your own original Western-themed acrylic painting. A fun-filled afternoon of art, wine and dessert appetizers will result in a finished painting that is suitable for framing. Call to reserve tickets.

Studio Drawing and Pastel Classes

The Phippen Museum offers pastel classes with Don Rantz for both beginner and experienced artists. They are held on Tue. and Wed. from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Continuous enrollment. The museum also offers drawing classes with Neal McEwen on Fridays and intermediate art for homeschoolers. Call the museum for details and to enroll in these classes.

See website for exhibit details and additional programs and events.

Prescott Western Heritage Foundation

928.910.2307 www.visitwhc.org

The Western Heritage Center is located on Historic Whiskey Row and is open Wednesday through Sunday Explore the exhibits and learn about Prescott's western history and culture. The WHC also hosts lectures and book signings. See Facebook page for hours and event updates. Free admission!

Sharlot Hall Museum

928.445.3122 www.sharlothallmuseum.org

Living History Adventure: Pioneers at the Party

April 8, 10:00 AM

Dress to impress, mind your manners, and get ready to spill the tea! What did social events look like on the Arizona frontier? Pioneers had to be resourceful with entertainment. Explore the Museum’s campus and meet Living History interpreters on the grounds and in historic buildings as they go about their day at the Living History Adventure. See the blacksmith work in a real forge, print something in the print shop, try your hand at crafts and activities, and more! Included with regular admission.

The Sharlot Hall Museum is an open-air heritage site and museum in downtown Prescott. Gardens, exhibits, and historic buildings open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM, and Sunday, 12 PM-4 PM.

‘Tis Art Center and Gallery

928.775.0223 www.tisartgallery.com

"Nature's Palette" glasswork by Cindi Shaffer and stone sculptures by Arliss Newcomb continues through May 14.

An Exhibit of Fine Art Photography by Prescott area artists is on display from March 23 until April 25.

"Objects Found - Repurposed and Found Object Assemblage" Exhibit will open on April 27.