Community Calendar

Join us in Charly’s at the Weatherford for Wednesday Night Blues! Each week (with occasional exceptions, noted on the website), Dr. Bob Sellani (drums) and Roger Smith (bass) are joined by a rotating roster of local, regional, and national Blues artists, such as Chuck Hall, S.E. Willis, Darryl “Big Daddy D” Porras, and members of the Mother Road Trio. Please check the Weatherford's event calendar for this week's featured performer. $5 cover at the door. Music from 7:00-9:30 PM.

Guitar Studio Recital

April 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Kitt Recital Hall

Free and open to the public

Featuring works by Vito Nikola Paradiso

Manuel Penella

Luc Levesque

Celso Machado

Also available streaming: NAU Auditoria

Established in 1997, the Northern Arizona Book Festival (NOAZBF) is a literary nonprofit based out of Kinłání (aka the bordertown of Flagstaff, Arizona). It coordinates readings, panels, workshops, contests, and more that reflect the literary interests and cultural issues that define life in the Colorado Plateau region of Northern Arizona. As part of its regular programming, the NOAZBF includes the Indigenous Writers’ Symposium, Young Readers’ Festival, and Flagstaff Off-the-Page (FLG OTP, new in Fall 2021). Throughout the year, the NOAZBF collaborates with and/or supports the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase, the Northern Arizona University MFA Program, Cinder Skies Reading Series, Juniper House Reading Series, Flagstaff Poetry Slam, Northern Arizona University VisualDesignLab, the McCallister Program for Community, Culture and Environment, Red Ink.,Thin Air Magazine, Carbon Copy, Curios, Eggtooth Editions, Tolsun Books, Salina Bookshelf, Abalone Mountain Press, Outspokin’ and Bookish, Poetry Out Loud, Kin’Lani Bordertown Dormitory, the National Park Service, Northern Arizona Museum, and Bright Side Bookshop.

Set out on an unforgettable week in the Sonoran Desert and Gulf of California with naturalists Lisa Floyd-Hanna and Tom Fleischner, in partnership with the Natural History Institute and Prescott College Kino Bay Center.

Biocultural Explorations: Wild Islands, Rich Desert invites you to explore the landscapes, wildlife, and coastal culture of Bahía de Kino, Sonora, Mexico.

Travel by boat to remote islands, learn desert ecology, assist with sea turtle monitoring, and engage in Indigenous-led experiences. From dolphins at the bow to seabirds overhead, each day offers moments of wonder and discovery — deepening your connection to place, community, and the living stories of the natural world.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

If you need help applying for or renewing AHCCCS Health Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other government assistance programs*, "Helping Families in Need" is here to help. While their mission is primarily to help families with children, individuals without children needing assistance are also welcome." Helping Families in Need" is available every other Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm at the library. Drop in or call 1-800-298-4346 to set an appointment." Helping Families in Need" is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make a lasting change in the lives of Arizona's children and their families by securing affordable health care and other resources for those most in need." *Note: This organization cannot help with government phone/internet programs. If you need help with those, please visit the Ask a Librarian Desk for assistance. 

Helping to foster a literary community, join the people of Flagstaff for the Northern Arizona Book Festival. Taking place throughout Downtown Flagstaff with various different events. Literary works from Northern Arizona to the American Southwest and more.

Times of this event are a little vague.

Prescott’s Phippen Museum is once again hosting the 10th Arizona Pastel Artists Association National Show. The exhibition and sale runs from February 28 through April 19, 2026. Creativity and unique subject matters spark this showcase of paintings full of rich, saturated colors that only pastels can achieve.

We invite you to the grand opening reception on March 14th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The reception includes a presentation by artist Karen Budan, a luncheon and an awards ceremony, which are open to the public and free of charge.

Paintings in the exhibition include landscape, still life, abstract and more, including western and local themes. Works from fifteen northern Arizona artists will be on display as well as artists from across the state and nation.
Nationally acclaimed and award-winning artist, Karen Budan, served as judge for the juried show. Karen is a contemporary still life artist, whose style ranges from realistic to highly photorealistic. Her paintings capture vivid colors, luminous reflections and extraordinary detail.
The Phippen Art Museum is located at 4701 Highway 89 North in Prescott. For more information please visit: apaa.wildapricot.org.

Photo caption: Aerie Trailhead Sunset by Sedona Artist, Suzette Young

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and grow! Designed for little ones ages 12-24 months, Wiggle Worms is a lively Storytime filled with songs, simple movement, bubbles, and early learning fun. Caregivers and young toddlers will enjoy this playful time together while building early literacy and motor skills. Join us each week for a joyful burst of energy and exploration! Wiggle Worms Storytime will last about 25 minutes.

Join NAU Art Museums at the beautiful Clara M. Lovett Art Museum on the 2nd floor of historic Old Main for an exhibit highlighting the works of the School of Art and Design faculty.

The show will be open February 17, through April 25, 2026. Tuesdays through Saturdays

The Artist Reception is February 26 | 5 - 7 PM

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