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AT LEFT: Annette Olsen - mixed media & CENTER: Lin Hall - metal sculpture;
both at ‘Tis Gallery this month.
AT RIGHT: Black Eagle and his contemporary warrior mask, featured at Sharlot Hall’s Art Market July 12-13.
July is when summer arts ‘n culture events These events
temporary home toover9,000items and 3,000 letters of support. Writ-
ten by Ered Matthew, the play explores the stories behind some of these items. With a limited run at Stage Too beginning on June 10, tickets to the show will go fast. For tickets, show times and more info, visit changein- thewind.org/the-fence.html or call the PCA box office at 928-445-3286.
There is a ton of live music playing throughout the month at every venue imag- inable. Seriously, just about every bar or res- taurant you walk into is guaranteed to have something cool in terms of live music. If you prefer more intimate venues, check out El Gato Azul’s patio, or maybe Folk Sessions Americana Music Festival at the Highlands Center for Natural History on July 5. Want a little more theatricality with your toe tap- ping? The Prescott Opry plays at the Elks Opera House Thursday, July 10. Frankly, the New Prescott Playboys country swing band is just about worth the ticket price alone. There’s no excuse to keep your danc- ing shoes in the closet this month. Nope, no excuse at all.
Another major art tradition in town is the annual Indian Art Market at the Sharlot Hall Museum on July 12-13. . Now in its 17th year, this event features a range of native artists working in both contemporary and traditional styles. For those fry bread afi- cionados, it’s also one of the best venues in Prescott, bar none. Set in the gorgeous out- door grounds and garden at Sharlot Hall, it’s the perfect way to spend a few hours taking in work of renowned artists, listening to live music and soaking up the laid back vibe of one of Arizona’s historical treasures. Entry fee is $10 or $8 for museum members, and worth every penny. For more information, visit sharlot.org/festivals or call the muse- um at 928-445-3122.
Actually, most of the galleries around town have their best foot forward this month. Whether you’re hitting up Van Gogh’s Ear, Mountain Artist’s Guild, Newman’s Gal- lery, A Small Art Gallery or any of the galler-
ies near the Square, expect to be wowed. On the other side of the Square, opposite gallery row, don’t forget to check out the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery almost always has some- thing nifty to check out. This month look for serious splashes of color from mixed media artist Annette Olson and metal sculptures from Lin Hall in the mezzanine.
But, the biggest “alternative” arts event this month has got to be the 2nd Annual Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest. Beginning on Friday, July 4th and running through Sun- day, July 6th, the festival will feature over 120 artists from across the US and the world, in addition to several prominent Arizona artists.
Last year’s event was such a huge success that Tony Carey (Hold Fast Tattoo) and his small staff decided to do it again, this time with extended hours on Friday. The festival offers an opportunity for folks interested in learning more about one of the world’s old- est forms of body art to see professional art- ists in action. Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest is committed to offering a range of styles and techniques, so there is plenty for everyone regardless of whether you’re looking for a new piece of body art or you’re just curious.
Once again the event will be held at the Prescott Resort & Casino. There will be daily contests for the artists and live bands Friday and Saturday nights. There’s even a contest for “Worst Tattoo,” with the prize being a free laser removal. Expect high energy and a lot of fun for this gathering.
The festival is a definite counterpoint to the boots ‘n buckle crowd that will be flood- ing Prescott over the holiday weekend. Then again, that’s kind of the beauty of Prescott. For a town that can be remarkably conser- vative, there is always an interesting mix of cultures and art forms. So if body art is more your style, you won’t want to miss this event. Tickets are $15 per day or $40 for a full week- end pass. For more information and to pur- chase tickets, visit their website at norther- naztattoofest.com.
| Angie Johnson schmit knows her ink. angie@thenoise.us
are running full throttle in Prescott. We may be entering one of the hottest months of the year, but there is a whole lotta cool events and shows to keep your mind off the heat.
Kicking off July is, of course, the Prescott Rodeo. Around since 1888, the World’s Old- est Rodeo is always a huge draw. Now in it’s
127th year, the rodeo is expected to attract thousands of fans to watch their favorite rodeo stars compete. This is definitely the premier big hat ‘n tight jeans event of the year, so it’s pretty much all rodeo all the time for the entire first week of July. The rodeo of- ficially starts on Monday, June 30 and runs through Sunday, July 6.
Folks who want to check out the rodeo can purchase tickets to whatever individual events that trip their metaphorical triggers. For the more casual fan of cowboy culture, there are plenty of ancillary events like the rodeo dance to check out. To get the full scoop on the rodeo schedule or to order tick- ets, hit up worldsoldestrodeo.com.
Even without the rodeo, Prescott tends to go all out for the 4th of July. With the holiday falling on a Friday this year, expect an even bigger shindig than usual. There is a full day of family activities planned at Pioneer Park for the 4th, including a carnival with everything from pony rides to water slides. Weather and fire conditions permitting, a fireworks display is set to start at 9PM. En- try to the park is free, although carnival ride wristbands will set you back $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Still not a bad deal to keep the kids occupied all day.
Speaking of kids, the downtown Prescott Public Library has some seriously cool activ- ities for the young ‘uns scheduled this month. On Thursday, July 10, James Ward from the Phippen Museum of Western Art will be on hand to talk about some of Arizona’s most famous lost treasure stories, including the famous Lost Dutchman Mine. To make it double extra cool, participants will then get to try out making their own treasure maps. This program runs from 1-2PM and gives par- ents enough time to find a book and grab a cuppa from the café while the kids are busy.
fill up quick, so
make sure to
show up early.
Give the library a call at 928-777-1537 for more information.
Earlier on the same day, there’s a cool event for the teens and grown ups. Break- fast with Cory Doctorow begins with a continental breakfast at 9AM, followed by a Skype call with the author at 9:30. Mr. Doc- torow will be Skyping from Britain and will talk about his work as a science fiction writer, journalist and blogger. For those looking to brush up on Mr. Doctorow’s work before the breakfast, there is a book discussion on Wednesday, July 9 from 3-5PM. Register for the breakfast online, at the Ask a Librarian desk or by calling 928-777-1537. To get a full listing of July’s events and activities, spend some time checking out their website at prescottlibrary.info.
Film buffs looking to check out some in- dependent movies and get out of the heat are in luck. The 5th Annual Prescott Film Festival kicks off on July 23 with a full slate of indie shorts, features and documentaries. Held in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, this chance to catch up with what’s new on the indie movie circuit in one of the best non-commercial movie settings in Northern Arizona. There are also panels and workshops scheduled for those inter- ested in getting a little deeper into how the indie movies are made. For a full listing and information on tickets, hit up their website at prescottfilmfestival.com or stop by the film festival at YCPAC, pick up a schedule and get tickets to individual screenings there.
Last year’s tragic loss of 19 Granite Moun- tain Hotshots in the Yarnell Hill Fire is still pretty fresh in the collective hearts and minds of Prescottonians. There are several events lined up to mark the anniversary, in- cluding The Fence, a play produced by the Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA). The origi- nal play focuses on the impromptu memorial constructed on the chain link fence outside of the hotshots’ home, Station 7. During the days after the tragedy, the fence became the
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