Community Calendar

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.

We invite you to volunteer at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park!

The duplex-style Riordan Mansion remains one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-
style architecture open to the public today. Designed by the architect of the impressive El Tovar Hotel
at the Grand Canyon, Charles Whittlesey, the homes were built in 1904 with indoor plumbing, hot
and cold running water, central heat, and electric lights, reflecting the most modern technology and
design of the time.
Seen by guided tour only, the interiors of the Riordan family homes look essentially as they did in 1904.
The homes showcase original family belongings including fine examples of early Stickley furniture.

Volunteer opportunities available include Front Desk, Interpretive Tours, Grounds and Maintenance services.

Help us preserve history, learn and share the story of Flagstaff.

Contact the Park at 928-779-4395 for more information.

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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Join us for a whirlwind of weather science! In this interactive STEAM Lab, kids will build their own anemometers to measure wind speed and create mini tornadoes in jars to explore spinning vortexes. Participants will predict, observe, and record how wind and air movement make their instruments spin and how swirling water forms a tornado.Along the way, we'll explore how scientists measure weather, why wind occurs, and how tornadoes form. Kids will also get a chance to decorate their anemometers and record their observations in a Weather Lab Journal, combining creativity with hands-on science. This STEAM Lab is designed for kids in grades 2-5 and promotes engineering skills, observation, critical thinking, and scientific fun. Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537. Prescott Public Library and Yavapai Exploration and Science are teaming up to offer school-age children a chance to experience STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through interactive and engaging activities. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

Get FREE one-to-one homework help for your child with the library's Homework Help service for youth in grades K-8! Local high school student volunteers are available to help with homework packets, studying for tests, reading practice, math fact practice, or similar school assignments that your child brings in. Homework Help is available by appointment on Thursdays in the Youth area. Call 928.777.1537 to sign up for a 45-minute appointment, starting at 4 pm or 4:45 pm.This free service is presented in partnership with North Star Youth Partnership and its Peer Assistance & Leadership (PAL) program.

Ladies Night is every Thursday in the Gopher Hole at the Weatherford, where we always offer something special for the ladies, such as discounted craft cocktails, food sales, rotating events, and raffles.

Come grab one of our famous Giggle Waters for $5 and an exclusive item off our tapas menu made just for you, and let the tea spill! On the second Thursday of each month, we will feature KeriOKe with Kerri from 9:30pm to midnight!

"Meet the author and illustrator of award-winning children's books The Rabbit Listened, Beneath, Nellie's Big Splash and many others. Bestselling author Cori Doerrfeld will visit and give a live art demo, read a few of her favorite books, and answer your questions. Door prizes and light refreshments provided. For all ages. Seating is on a first-come basis.

For more information, please call the Youth Desk at 928.777.1537 or visit www.prescottlibrary.info.

Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library."

At the WORDS Book Club (We Often Read Delightful Stories) you can join in lively discussions of a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction.  The Henna Artist (2020) by Alka Joshi

Irish Night, a new addition to Charly's legendary musical array, will take place every Thursday, 7-9:30pm in Flagstaff's Weatherford Hotel. It features Wild World Irish Fiddle, a blend of authentic, dreamy melodies, stomping jigs, and reels with world and Latin twists, as traditional fiddler Kate Rose joins forces with masterful multi-genre guitarist Armand Ramirez. Result: an intoxicating fusion and original, deeply rooted musical experience. The icing on the cake: all the dancers out there will love getting down to the fiery sounds, as Kate teaches simple Irish dance moves and configurations to liven your party. There may even be drinking games or drinking dances. Lovers of Ireland and all things Celtic will connect with poetic interludes and stories from Kate's years in County Clare learning among the fiddling farmers. All ages are welcome, the food is tasty, the drinks are as unique as the historical venue itself. facebook.com/KateRoseWildIrishFiddle
wildirishfiddle@gmail.com 928-380-8489