C owboy Poets 35TH GATHERING OF RETURNS TO PRESCOTT

by Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering

The 2023 edition of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will take the stage at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center Aug. 10 through Aug. 12.

This year’s gathering features more than 40 authentic cowboy poets and singers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy for two days and three nights of entertainment.

Headline performers include Trinity Seely, Doris Daley and The Cowboy Way. This year’s collectible poster "This One’s for You, Buddy", created by local artist Roselynn Fernwalt, will be available for purchase at the gathering, as will raffle tickets to win an original framed giclee of the poster.

Trinity Seely, having lived on a working cattle ranch in Montana with her husband and children, has a deep perspective and appreciation into the lifestyle of the historic western era. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including being listed among True West’s favorite western artists. Her third release, Cowboy’s Wage, was archived into the Cowboy Hall of fame museum. Her beautiful vocals give voice to the life of a cowgirl and ranch wife.

Doris Daley, known as the “western wordsmith and purveyor of poetry,” has been an emcee and featured performer at virtually every major cowboy festival in Canada as well as a headline performer at multiple western venues across the United States.

In 2004, she was named Best Female Cowboy Poet in North America by the Academy of Western Artists, the first time any Canadian — male or female — has won the cowboy poetry category.

Three times she has been named one of the top 5 Cowgirl Poets in North America by the Western Music Association, which in 2009 awarded her top honors for Best Female Cowboy Poet and Best Cowboy Poetry CD. As with her AWA Will Rogers Awards, she’s the first Canadian to bring home top honors in the cowboy poetry categories.

The Cowboy Way, a trio of awardwinning New Mexico singers and songwriters — Doug Figgs, Jim

Jones and Mariam Funke — captures the spirit of the West with their lively, high-energy shows featuring tight harmonicas and smokin’ instrumentals.

The gathering also offers free day sessions throughout the campus on Friday and Saturday where attendees can meet the cowboy poets and singers and enjoy stories of the culture and history of the American cowboy.

Tickets are available at azcowboypoets.org or by calling 928.776.2000 or 877.928.4253.

July 7th

Moonlight Movie Night: "Lightyear" Ken Lindley Park - Prescott Free family event at Ken Lindley Park in Prescott. Gates open 5:00 PM and the movie begins at sunset. Food trucks, bounce houses, vendors and fun family activities prior to the movie. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. See Facebook page for updates. Presented by The City of Prescott and the Prescott Times. This will be the last Moonlight Movie Night of the season.

928.777.1100 www.facebook.com/ moonlightmovienightsprescott

Live Music at the Creekside Lodge: Max Tovstyi

Creekside Lodge & Cabins

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Located at 11255 AZ-69 in Mayer. Live music in July: 7/1 Kody Raine, 7/7 Max Tovstyi. Visit the calendar page on the Creekside Lodge website for their July live music calendar.

928.632.0777 www.creeksidelodgeandcabinsaz.com

Live Music at Founding Fathers

Collective - Cadillac Angels

Evening live music 6:00-9:00 PMFri. 7/7 Cadillac Angels, Sat. 7/8 Niki and The Mayhem, Sun. 7/9 Tyller

Gummersall, Thu. 7/13 Steph Griffin. Brunch Sat./Sun. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM featuring food trucks, mimosa and bloody mary bar and live music. Sunday Texas Hold'em poker 4:00-8:00 PM. Trivia night every Tue. from 6:009:00 PM. Wed. Family Game Night 6:00-10:00 PM. Bring a board game or join a game with others! Check website to confirm bands. Located at 218 N. Granite St. in Prescott.

928.541.1556 www.foundingfatherscollective.com

Friday Night Barn Dance

Mortimer Farms

6:00 PM-10:00 PM

Enjoy a live band, dancing, a campfire and a cash bar. Plus enjoy lawn games and the beautiful farm scenery! Add dinner to your admission for only $15 more. Barn Dance events are held every Friday starting at 6:00 PM. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey. 928.830.1116 www.mortimerfarmsaz.com

July 7th

Karaoke with Matt & Allie

Cooper's Pub

Located at 4499 AZ-69 in Prescott at the La Quinta Inn & Suites. Karaoke every Friday from 7:00-11:00 PM. Check Matt & Allies Karaoke Facebook page for their weekly karaoke events in Prescott and Prescott Valley. 928.227.8772 www.facebook.com/ CoopersPubAZ

Stand Up Comedy Show

Mogollon Vineyards

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Mogollon Vineyards is located at 2430 Hwy. 69 in Dewey. See website details and for tickets to the comedy show. Check website for upcoming live music events.

928.243.8387 www.mogollonvineyards.com

Anthony Hernandez -Illusions

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM

Get ready to go on an exciting magical adventure with Dawn and Anthony. This magical duo will take you on a fantastic, comedy-filled interactive journey. Prepare to be inspired by the intimacy of close-up magic and the thrill and excitement of large-scale illusions that will bring you to your feet.

928.777.1370 www.prescottelkstheatre.org

Planetarium Show: "Touch the Stars" Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium

7:00 PM

Five showtimes scheduled for July 7 and 8. Reserve tickets online. "Touch the Stars" dramatically showcases the robotic spacecraft used in the exploration of our solar system and the galaxy. The film traces the path to space through the history of NASA’s probes, orbiters, and landers—from the heart of our solar system and the surface of its planets and moons to the grand tour of the Voyager spacecraft through the outer planets and beyond.

928.777.3422 https://prescott.erau.edu/about/ planetarium

July 7th

Live Theatre: "County FairA Country Jukebox Musical"

Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts

7:30 PM

After the death of their father, two sisters return home to deal with their inheritance: a massive and beloved county fair in rural Georgia. There will be 8 performances from June 30 through July 9 in the PCA Cabaret. Tickets available online.

928.445.3286 www.prescottartcenter.org

Krazy Rayz Karaoke

Jackass Bar and Grill - Prescott Valley

9:00 PM-1:00 AM

Karaoke every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night!! Win big with our Krazy Lottery! Drawing at midnight. Located at 8156 E. Valley Rd. in Prescott Valley.

928.775.2049 www.facebook.com/JackassBar NGrill?mibextid=ZbWKwL

The Heat Is On - Hot Seats

Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos

Fridays in July, get out of the heat and enjoy exciting indoor fun at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos. Play Hot Seats, 1:00-5:00 PM at both casinos on Fridays and win up to $500 cash or chips. Prizes escalate weekly from $100 to $500. Let’s Play, Preskitt! (July 7, 14, 21, 28)

928.776.5696 www.buckyscasino.com

Live Music at the Whiskey River Tavern

Located at 214 S. Montezuma St. in downtown Prescott. Live Music - Sat. 7/7 The CheekTones 8:00-11:00 PM, Sun 7/8 Truly Reckless 1:00-5:00 PM and Christopher Shayne Band from 8:00-11:00 PM, Sun. 7/9 Pearl Ridge 1:00-5:00 PM, Tue. 7/11 Beyond Suspicion 6:30-9:30 PM, Wed. 7/12

Line Dancing (Patio) 6:30-9:30 PM and the Aragon/Smith Band (Inside Stage) from 6:30-9:30 PM, Thu. 7/13

Darin and Deering 6:30-9:30 PM. See website for live music and line dancing schedule.

928.237.5817 www.whiskeyrivertavern.com

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