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ABOVE: Jonathan Best is at PCPAC February 21. COURTESY PHOTO CENTER: Box is among the works by Pamela Henry,
at ‘Tis Art Gallery this month. COURTESY PHOTO
ABOVE: Jon Rauhouse and his orchestra of notables is at the Raven February 12, one of his last shows before his upcoming Neko Case tour.
February marks what is usually the short- be up through ing the venue as
play two shows in Arizona.
Mr. Rauhouse isn’t the only one with
some serious musical street-cred in the group and it’s worth taking a minute to do a name-check roll call. Jon Rauhouse Orches- tra founding member Tommy Connell will be on guitar, along with Rachel Flotard on vocals (Visqueen, Neko Case). Not to men- tion drummer Kevin O’Donnell (Andrew Bird, Kevin O’Donnell’s Quality Six), Jennifer Rauhouse on banjo and tenor guitar (Shana Day, Tragedy Ann), Megyn Neff on violin (North Brother Island, Dry River Yacht Club), and Robin Vining on guitar (Jimmy Eat World, Sweetbleeders, Colorstore). And, let’s not forget trumpet player Jacob Valenzu- ela (Calexico, Sergio Mendoza y la Orcestra) and John Marston on bass. Fitting everyone onto the tiny stage in the Raven should be a challenge, but no doubt the show will be incredible.
The Arizona shows are especially mean- ingful for the group, as they are performing in honor of a musician friend who recently passed away. William Lovell III played bass for Mr. Rauhouse and was working as a musician on a cruiseline when he tragically drowned. Mr. Rauhouse considered him not only a close friend but, “one of the best play- ers and musicians I have ever worked with.” These shows were squeezed in between appearances on the Conan show and a trip to Australia, but it seems like everyone was more than willing to make it happen.
This is a beautiful way to help these amaz- ing musicians celebrate the life of a fellow musician while enjoying what promises to be a truly stellar show. For more information on the group, visit jonrauhouse.com and mark your calendars for February 12 and make your plans to head down to 142 N. Cortez. Be sure to get to the Raven early to grab a table and a glass o’ your fave beverage. This is ab- solutely a show not to be missed.
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est and coldest month of the year, but if the past few months are any indication, folks can expect dang near balmy temps. Which is not necessarily a bad thing considering how much arts ‘n culture goodness is going on in Prescott this month. For the music lovers, this is an exceptionally jam-packed month of truly stellar options.
Let’s go ahead and get all of the Valen- tine’s Day stuff out there for you crazy cats looking for a way to celebrate with your lovers. For the beer aficionados out there, it’s pretty hard to beat Granite Mountain Brewery’s 5-course dinner with 5 different beers paired up with each course. Seriously, what beer lovin’ guy or gal would pass up a romantic dinner like this? Tickets are $45 per person and include dinner and beer. Call ‘em up at (928) 778-5535, or just stop by 123 N. Cortez. There is limited seating, so RSVP early.
If you and your sweetie are more into vino, then Granite Creek Vineyard may be right up your alley. Not satisfied with a one-day dealio, this organic, family owned vineyard in Chino Valley is hosting a 3-day weekend event for Valentine’s Day. From Friday, Febru- ary 14 thru Sunday, February 16, a mere $10 covers live music, wine tasting and a com- plimentary dessert. For folks looking for a romantic lunch/early dinner, Block Six Cater- ing will be on hand to provide some suitably swanky fare for an additional fee. Still, with entrees ranging from $14-17, it’s hard to beat.
If you’re choosing your day to visit based on the music, local favorite Pat Beary is play- ing on the 14th, Kenny James will be there on the 15th and the Cecile Hortensia Duo on the 16th. Providing the unseasonably warm weather holds through the month, it could be just about the perfect way to spend an afternoon. For more info on the vineyard and directions, hit up their website at gran- itecreekvineyards.com or give them a call at (928) 636-2003.
On the fine art front, there are a few shows worth checking out at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery. In the Mezzanine, the “Steeling Our Emotions” show featuring steel sculptures by Lin Hall and paintings by Pamela Henry will
Valentine’s Day.
Starting on Feb-
ruary 16th, a new
show will open
in the Mezzanine featuring the work of vari- ous Huff family members. John and Marion Huff — who coincidentally will be celebrat- ing their 71st anniversary on Valentine’s Day, will be featured with some other family members. A variety of art media will be on view, including drawings, watercolors and recycled art. For more information on these shows, head over to 105 S. Cortez Street or visit their website at tisartgallery.com.
The yavapai College Art Gallery is fea- turing the work of artists Judd Lotts and Jennifer Sargent. Mr. Lotts works in wood, with several pieces of beautifully designed furniture, while Ms. Sargent’s fiber art com- bines vibrant color and textures. The con- necting thread of the show’s theme is the notion of time. Both artists employ methods that take a greater measure of time and care than what has become the norm in modern culture. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10AM until 3PM and is locat- ed in the Yavapai Performing Arts Center on the Prescott campus. For more info, call (928) 776-2031.
Yavapai College typically schedules shows in the gallery two years out. If any artists out there are interested in submitting a proposal to the YC Art Gallery, now is your chance. The Gallery committee reviews submission each March, so get your work in now. A CD with digital files containing a resume, artist’s state- ment, website address and up to 15 images of your work, including the size, materials/media and date completed can be sent to the Yavapai College Art Gallery at 1100 E. Sheldon Street in Prescott. For more information on specific submission criteria, call (928) 776-2031 or drop them an email at ArtGallery@yc.edu.
The music scene is especially awesome in February, with a little something for just about everyone. Brick & Bones (formerly Prescott Cantina and before that Coyote Joe’s) has changed its name yet again, bill-
a moonshine bar and bistro this time around. No matter what the
name is, it remains a great venue for live mu- sic and dancing, as does The Loft (formerly Annie’s Attic). Go check out the slightly dif- ferent ambiance but same great bands at 214 S. Montezuma Street and don’t forget to head upstairs to check out The Loft.
El Gato Azul is another great patio venue, on a much smaller and more intimate scale. With the unseasonable warmth, this is one of the best places to catch local live folk and jazz in an open-air setting. Throw in a cock- tail or two and an extensive selection of de- licious tapas and El Gato is a great place to stop and relax. They can get pretty busy dur- ing the dinner hour, so reservations can be helpful. But, if you show up a little early, it’s not too hard to grab a table on the patio. If you’re looking for live music, your best bed is on the weekends. Drew Hall and Anton Teschner will be playing on the 20th and look for Roadside Diners on the 27th. Stop by 316 W. Goodwin or call (928) 445-1070 to make a reservation.
Another awesome music show is happen- ing Saturday, February 21 from 7-10PM at the Prescott College Performing Arts Center. Local fave Jonathan Best will be performing for three hours with the Moving Edge En- semble. This show is absolutely dedicated to folks looking to dance ‘til they drop, with grooves dropping from a diverse range of instruments. Expect everything from bass to didgeridoo and dancing shoes are a must. This show’s admission is on a donation basis, with a suggested entrance fee of $10.
The tippity-top event this month is an- other music gig, a performance of the Jon Rauhouse Orchestra at the Raven Café on February 12th. Jon Rauhouse is a super accomplished guitar and pedal steel guitar player who has played with the likes of Neko Case, Jacob Dylan and Billy Bob Thornton. Taking advantage of a very brief break be- fore he goes out on tour with Neko Case, Mr. Rauhouse is bringing the gang together to
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