UPCOMING EVENTS at the Western Heritage Center

from PrescottNOW! July 2023

by ROX Media

The Perfect Retaining Wall System

Wednesday, July 12th · 7:00pm · $15

The History of Beads 100,000 BC to Present

Thomas Stricker, Presenter

Thomas Stricker opened the Prescott Trading Post and Bead Museum in October 2021. He has collected beads, gem materials, metals such as gold, silver, bronze, copper as well as agates, jade, shells, semi-precious and precious gem-stones from the 1970s to the present.

Beads covering the history of humanity from ancient civilizations and cultures to present days will be displayed. Beads used as currency, adornment, investment and status symbols will be exhibited and described.

The Bead Museum and Trading Post is located at 522 South Montezuma Street in Prescott. Free admission.

Wednesday, August 9th · 7:00pm · $15

“Highway to History: The Black Canyon Highway 1864-1956”

Stuart Rosebrook, Presenter

Western historian Stuart Rosebrook, Ph.D is the editor of True West magazine. He grew up hearing the stories of the Old Black Canyon Highway from his father and wrote his master’s thesis on the history of the intrastate road and its importance to the history of the state of Arizona.

From its development from an Indigenous trail to state highway, the Old Black Canyon route was one of the most significant to the development of the Arizona Territory into statehood.

Wednesday, August 23rd · 7:00pm · $15

The Two Greatest Disasters In Prescott History!

PART 1

The Dam, The Drunk & The Disaster

Drew Desmond, Presenter

Drew Desmond is the author of the immensely popular #PrescottAZHistory blog, which features over 280 articles and has welcomed over 750,000 readers. Drew is also Vice President of Administration on the Board of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation.

“The heartbreaking story of the Walnut Grove Dam Disaster of 1890 in Yavapai County. It is still regarded as the worst natural disaster in Arizona history.” Drew & Brad Courtney co-authored “Murder and Mayhem in Prescott” and “True Tales of Prescott.”

PART 2

A Pictorial Presentation of the Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900

Brad Courtney, Presenter

Bradley G. Courtney is the author of Prescott’s Original Whiskey Row and The Whiskey Row Fire of 1900. He is an independent historian who lived and taught in Phoenix, Arizona, for nineteen years and on the Navajo Indian Reservation in northern Arizona for twelve years.

Prescott’s Great Fire of 1900 has been written about many times. However, recent research has not only revealed certain findings never before known to the general public, but also errors in the standard telling of the subject.

928.910.2307

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Tickets can be purchased at the Western Heritage Center’s Mercantile

Wednesday–Saturday 10am-5pm · Sunday Noon-4pm

Prescott Western Heritage Foundation

VOTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR by

the Prescott Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, September 6th · 7:00pm · $15

Life at the Bottom: My Years Living at Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon

Warren Tracey, Presenter

Warren earned an AAS Degree in Business Information Systems at Yavapai College in 1981, then went on to finish a BS in Business Economics at Arizona State University. Having worked at the Grand Canyon prior to college, the opportunity came up to drop down, down to Phantom Ranch.

Warren’s presentation provides a brief history of Phantom Ranch & what it was like to live at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Aside from covering the history and development of Phantom Ranch, he will provide a perspective of what it was like to live amidst this well noted wonder of the world; The Grand Canyon.

Wednesday, September 20th · 7:00pm · $20

“Hellraising and Trailblazing Women of the Wild West”

(Including Prescott’s Hometown Heroine!)

Jana Bommersbach, Presenter

Jana is an acclaimed and respected Arizona journalist, author, and speaker. She has been honored with two lifetime achievement awards as “an inspiration to the state’s media community. In 2020, Jana was inducted into the prestigious Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame, which recognizes women natives or residents of Arizona for their significant achievements or statewide contributions.

We all know about the bandits and the bad boys, the gunfighters and goons, but not the women who held it all together with grit and spit. The reality is plain: there never would have been a settled West without the women – Native and Mexican women here first; Black and White women who followed – all bravely staking their lives in these unknown badlands. But they’ve never gotten their due.

Wednesday, October 4th · 6:00pm · $20

“The Gentleman Doc Holliday”

Wyatt Earp, Presenter

This one-man play features Wyatt Earp (great grand-nephew of Wyatt Earp) as Doc Holliday.

Earp tells the story of the West’s most famous dentist and his journey from one who heals to one who kills. The setting is in a Denver, Colorado jail cell, where Bat Masterson and Governor Frederick W. Pitkin have put Doc in protective custody for a few hours. This is after Doc and the Earps have left Arizona for Colorado. Unfortunately for Doc, a few hours have turned into a few days. To say the least, Doc is not very happy about this. He is angry with the jailor, who is ignoring his needs. Out of boredom and frustration, Doc begins bantering with the other prisoners. You, the audience are the other prisoners.

Save the Date

10th Annual

Prescott Western Heritage Foundation’s Awards Banquet

WHEN : Saturday, November 4th

WHERE : Prescott Resort & Conference Center

TIME : 5:00 pm

• Western “Heritage Keeper” Scholarship Awards

• Individual and Organization “Heritage Keeper” Recognition

• Exciting Silent Auction

• Western & Classic Country Band

• Carving stations will provide guests with delicious dinner options

Tickets will go on sale August 7, so mark your calendars! Watch for additional information this summer.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event?

Contact: dennisgallagher@mac.com

July 14th

The Heat Is On - Hot Seats at Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos

Fridays in July, get out of the heat, 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

July 14th

Planetarium Show: "NingalooAustralia's Other Great Reef"

Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium

6:00 PM

Five showtimes on Fri. 7/14 and Sat. 7/15. Reserve tickets online. One of the world’s largest fringing coral reefs, Ningaloo Reef is visible from space and stretches along the northwest coast of Western Australia for 260 km. We travel in a two-person submarine, Odyssea, on an underwater adventure. 928.777.3422 https://prescott.erau.edu/about/ planetarium

SOLD OUT - One of These NightsEagles Tribute

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM

John Waxman and JD Madrid have teamed up with fellow stellar musicians to create one of the best-sounding Eagles tribute bands touring today. Recognized for their uncanny accuracy to the original, One of These Nights is a pure and simple tribute to the Eagles!

Two shows - Fri. 7/14 and Sat. 7/15. 928.777.1370 www.prescottelkstheatre.org

Live Music at the Whiskey River Tavern

Located at 214 S. Montezuma St. in downtown Prescott. Live Music - Fri. 7/14 Scandalous Hands 8:00-11:00

PM, Sat. 7/15 STEFnROCK 1:00-4:00

PM and the Copper State Band from 8:00-11:00 PM, Sun. 7/16 Justin and Autumn Hitson 2:00-6:00 PM, Tue. 7/18 Palomino 6:30-9:30 PM, Wed.

7/19 Sky Daddy 6:30-9:30 PM, Thu.

7/20 Darin and Deering 6:30-9:30 PM. See website for live music and line dancing schedule.

928.237.5817 www.whiskeyrivertavern.com

July 14th

Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Prescott

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce offers 90-minute walking tours of historic downtown Prescott. Stroll through history and learn about Prescott's storied past. Tours are offered most Friday and Saturday mornings. Call the Prescott Chamber office at 928.445.2000 to confirm. Special tours are available upon request for groups of 5 of more at a cost of $5.00 per person.

928.445.2000 www.prescott.org

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

Prescott Farmers Market

YRMC Miller Valley Parking Lot

7:30 AM-12:00 PM

The market hosts local farmers, ranchers, food vendors and craft vendors each week. Find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat foods and more. Accepts cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! Pets are not allowed at the market but service animals are always welcome.

928.713.1227 www.prescottfarmersmarket.org

July 15th

YRMC Breastfeeding Works (In-Person Class)

Yavapai Regional Medical Center

East - Prescott Valley

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

A YRMC lactation consultant teaches new moms how to have a successful, rewarding breastfeeding experience. After your baby is born, the class provides support and friendship with other breastfeeding moms. Free class - registration required. See website for details. This class is held numerous times throughout the year.

928.442.8800 www.yrmchealthconnect.org/ calendar

Garden Class:

The Doctor Is In the House Watters Garden Center

9:30 AM

Free garden class at Watters Garden Center, located at 1815 Iron Springs Rd. in Prescott. The Doctor is in the House - How to Heal Sick Plants - As we enter summer the heat, bugs and disease take its toll in the gardens. Frustrated gardens will have insight into proper water, grasshopper control and how to get the most out of your vegetable gardens. Frustrated gardeners will have all the tools they need to keep the garden pest-free! You can have a nice yard with these easy-to-use tips and a few key plant choices.

928.445.4159 www.wattersgardencenter.com/ classes

Discover Native History & Culture Museum of Indigenous People

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Exhibits include prehistoric and contemporary examples of indigenous cultural and artistic materials from the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. The museum has special exhibits, art auctions and other special events throughout the year. Located at 147 N. Arizona Ave. in Prescott.

928.445.1230 www.museumofindigenouspeople.org

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