Kornukopia Calendar: Aug. 10-18

Ongoing

‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End,” 7:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Aug. 9-10, Friday through Saturday, Aug. 16-17 and Friday through Saturday, Aug. 23-24; 2 p.m., Saturday through Sunday, Aug. 10-11, Saturday through Sunday, Aug. 17-18 and Saturday through Sunday, Aug. 24-25. Prescott Center for the Arts Stage Too, 219 N. Cortez St. in the alley. Tickets are $20, available online at www.pca-az.net.

32nd annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St. www.ycpac.com.

Crossroads of the West Gun Show, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main St. Prescott Valley. $10 at the box office, kids 12 and younger are free with a paid adult. www.crossroadsgunshows.com.

Friday, Aug. 9

Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St.

Conversational Spanish, 10 a.m. to noon, Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Basic Spanish skills needed.

Lapsit Storytime: Bring your baby for some cozy active time on your lap, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St.

Preschool story time, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Stories, songs and finger plays especially for children ages 3-5 and their grownups. Siblings are always welcome.

World Fighting Federation 41, 7 p.m., Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main St. Tickets start at $15, available at the box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Carolyn O’Bagy Davis will share the story of her collection “The Willard Page: On the Southwest Road” at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott.

Mountain Artists Club Fine Art and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., courthouse plaza, Prescott.

Family story time, 11 to 11:30 a.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Stories, songs and activities for the whole family.

Cornhole tournament to benefit Prescott area Habitat for Humanity, 3 p.m. at the Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. Call 928-772-9296 for details.

Prescott Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Yavapai College Parking Lot D located at 1100 E. Sheldon St. Runs through Oct. 26. www.prescottfarmersmarket.org.

Tapestry the Album: Music of Carole King, 7 p.m., Prescott Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, 117 E. Gurley St. Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for seniors, available online at www.prescottelkstheater.com, by calling 928-777-1370 or at the door one hour prior to the performance.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Mountain Artists Club Fine Art and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., courthouse plaza, Prescott.

Adult Summer Movie Series: This Beautiful Fantastic, Rated PG, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Light refreshments provided.

Ukulele Concert, 2 to 3 p.m, Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. PrescottUkuleleGuild.org.

Still Waters – Sitting Comfortably for Meditation, 9:30 a.m., Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center Second Floor Studio One, 117 E. Gurley St. $35.

Sedona International Film Festival presents “The Lehman Trilogy,” 2 p.m., Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. Highway 89A. www.sedonafilmfestival.org.

Monday, Aug. 12

‘Colored Pencil Drawing Series with Diane Iverson, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., The Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road. Diane Iverson returns this summer to instruct the third colored-pencil art series of 2019. Grow your skills with new techniques by learning illustrative techniques that feature the natural wonders of this tumultuous season. $25 per class; $132 for the entire series. Members: 10% discount. Pre-registration required.

Prescott CLSC Reading Circle. Choose any one of the 200+ books from the CLSC list, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St.,

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Let’s Start Writing – A Few Genres, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Prescott Valley Public Library, 7401 E. Skoog Blvd. No registration required. Space is limited. 928-759-3040.

Tuesday Morning Book Club, 10 to noon, Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. The group will discuss the book “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover.

Toddler story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Stories, songs and finger plays with plenty of parent and child interaction. For toddlers and their grownups.

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Jazz, Northern Arizona Big Band, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the courthouse plaza. prescottconcertseries.com.

Adult Summer Movie Series, “The Beautiful Fantastic,” 5:30 p.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. free

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Colored Pencil Drawing Series with Diane Iverson, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., The Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road. Diane Iverson returns this summer to instruct the third colored-pencil art series of 2019. Grow your skills with new techniques by learning illustrative techniques that feature the natural wonders of this tumultuous season. $25 per class; $132 for the entire series. Members: 10% discount. Pre-registration required.

The Folk Sessions Big Broadcast at The Elks Crystal Hall, 7 p.m., Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, 117 E. Gurley St. Features, in person in front of an audience, Gail Steiger, Amy Hale, The Fare, The Wells, Meg Bohrman and Ron Skelton. Tickets are $16, available online at www.folksessions.com.

Thursday, Aug. 15

Prescott Antique Auto Club Cruise-In, 4 to 7 p.m., corner of Sheldon and Montezuma streets. Paacaz.com.

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Central Arizona Concert Band, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the courthouse plaza. prescottconcertseries.com.

Friday, Aug. 16

Colored Pencil Drawing Series with Diane Iverson, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., The Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road. Diane Iverson returns this summer to instruct the third colored-pencil art series of 2019. Grow your skills with new techniques by learning illustrative techniques that feature the natural wonders of this tumultuous season. $25 per class; $132 for the entire series. Members: 10% discount. Pre-registration required.

Third Friday Chamber Music Series, The High Mountain Chordsmen, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. All programs are subject to change. Call Bruce or Suzanne at 928-778-6965.

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Friday Band, Toucan Eddy, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the courthouse plaza. prescottconcertseries.com.

Historic Downtown Walking Tours "Where It All Began" 10 a.m., Visitor Information Center at Prescott Chamber of Commerce, Park at Granite Street parking garage. Tours are 90 minutes. Donations accepted. www.prescott.org or 928-445-2000.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Naturalist Walk: Forest Ecology with Janet Burgoyne, 8:30 to 10 a.m. The Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road. A forest is more than just a bunch of trees; it is an interconnected web of plants, animals and other organisms responding to climatic influence. These hikes are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus.

Attract Birds, Bees and Butterflies, 9:30 a.m., Watters Gardening Center, 1815 W Iron Springs Road. Monarchs, Swallowtails and bees are in trouble, but we can help! This class goes into all the details of how to help the local natives. Because they like so many of the same plants, hummingbirds are simply a bonus to this class. Learn the best local trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses that naturally bring the best wildlife.

The Seventh annual Sharlot’s WineFest will feature 11 restaurateurs and 9 wine tastings, two spirits and one brewery for the fundraiser at the museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, featuring the popular Pick ‘n’ Pull. The event is almost sold out, with fewer than 50 tickets remaining.

Anthropalooza Family Nature Fest, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., The Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road. If you’ve ever wondered about the little big world of insects, this festival is for you! Become a member of the Dead Bug Society or maybe join the Cicada Club. Explore the wild world of insects and take a closer look than ever before at these aliens on earth. Bring the whole family! From beetles to butterflies, it’s guaranteed to turn your world upside down. Sponsored by Findlay Toyota. $6 Adults, $4 Children: FREE for HC Members!

Central Arizona Model Railroad Club of the Quad Cities Area model train swap meet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Liberty Traditional School 3300 N. Lake Valley Road, Prescott Valley. More than 90 tables of model trains and railroad memorabilia for sale plus displays, drawings and door prizes. Admission adults $5, kids 12 and younger are free. Contact Doug Gilliatt at 480-390-0320.

Zucchini Races for Kids!, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Bring a zucchini to decorate and race while learning some information about gardening from Master Gardeners. This event is in preparation for the zucchini car competition to be held at the Yavapai County Fair in September. All materials except the zucchini will be provided. For kids all ages. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.

Lonely Street Productions presents “Heartbreak Hotel: A Salute to Young Elvis,” starring Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band, 7 p.m., Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, 117 E. Gurley St. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $30 for opera box seats, available online at www.prescottelkstheater.com, by calling 928-777-1370 or at the door one hour prior to the performance.

South of Winslow, 7 p.m., Prescott Center for the Arts, 208 N. Marina St. Tickets are $25, available online at www.pca-az.net or at the door.

Sunday, Aug. 18

AZ Humanities Lecture: The Earliest Apache in Arizona: Evidence and Arguments, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St.

Historic Downtown Walking Tours "Where It All Began" 10 a.m., Visitor Information Center at Prescott Chamber of Commerce; park at Granite Street parking garage. Tours are 90 minutes. Donations accepted. www.prescott.org or 928-445-2000.


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