
Few names are as synonymous with magic and mystery as that of Harry Houdini. His grand illusions and daring spectacular escape acts made him one of the most famous magicians of all time.

From miles of outdoor hiking trails, five lakes, and a vibrant art scene, there are many things that Prescott is able to boast about. For the past five years, you can add to that list the Jim & Linda Lee Planetarium at the STEM Center (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

All She Wrote is a mercurial rock ‘n’ roll band from Prescott that brings original music to every performance and has a catalog of material from all eras and genres including blues, heavy rock, country and funk.
NEW YORK (AP) — “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted last weekend with a franchise-best $73.5 million at the box office, according to studio estimates.

The Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) wraps up its fifth season with Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic oratorio Elijah conducted by Dr. Joshua Harper, Yavapai College’s director of choral activities, and featuring Cailin Manson singing the lead role of Elijah.

“Masters of Illusion Live!” is a stage version of the award-winning television series of the same name, and it is bringing the unique repertoires of three master illusionists to the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25.

Wyatt Earp returns to Sharlot Hall for “An Encounter with Edward Curtis.” Famed western photographer Edward S. Curtis, as portrayed by Earp, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the auditorium of the Sharlot Hall Museum’s Fred W. Veil Education Center, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott.

Spend an afternoon with a violin virtuoso who has rewritten the standards of live classical performance. The Yavapai Symphony Association presents violinist Sarah Chang in recital, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott.
Three-time winner of the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, True West Magazine’s Best Western Musician, Jon Chandler brings his award-winning songs and stories to the Crystal Hall on the third floor of the Elks Performing Arts Center, 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23.
America’s Navy is coming to Prescott, Arizona, one of 16 cities across four states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during their 2023 tour — one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The Sea Chanters performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott.

Elks Retro Rocking Weekend, March 24 & 25

AJ Lee & Blue Summit is a San Francisco Bay area-based bluegrass band led by singer, songwriter and mandolinist AJ Lee, with Sullivan Tuttle and Scott Gates on steel-stringed acoustic guitars, Jan Purat on fiddle and Forrest Marowitz on upright bass.

The Black Donnellys, a Grammy-nominated, Emmy award-winning, Guinness World Record-breaking band from Dublin, Ireland, is taking time out from their six-night-a-week residency at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to perform two shows at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Prescott Valley Performing Arts Theatre, 3235 Main St.

The on-screen pairing of Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin is not exactly a novelty at the moment. Seven seasons of "Grace and Frankie" and the movie "80 for Brady" has, perhaps, spoiled us a little lately. And, unfortunately, second-act movies with Hollywood legends have a very hit or miss track record (sorry "Queen Bees" and "Poms").

The Jazz Journey series is back by popular demand with A Return to Latin Jazz. Latin percussionist Able Valentino joins the Prescott Jazz Summit All Star Combo at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in the Elks Crystal Hall, on the third floor of the Performing Arts Center, 117 E. Gurley St.

Prepare to be transported back to the Emerald Isle for the Saint Patrick’s Day holiday with a truly Irish night of fiddles, bodhrán, pipes, song and dance. St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland carries on the Irish traditions of celebrating with music and family at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the Elks Theatre, 117 E. Gurley St.

Artists from seven local high schools will experience what it is like to show their work in a professional gallery during the Young Artists’ Showcase at the Yavapai College (YC) Prescott Art Gallery, 1100 E. Sheldon St.
- YCSO mourns loss of sergeant who suffered heart attack at home March 24
- Vehicle falls into ravine off Highway 89 near Paulden; 3 occupants taken to hospital
- Dignity Health-YRMC to consolidate, reduce services, staff amid financial challenges
- Sewage overflow at Granite Creek leads to closure of park, environmental cleanup
- Yavapai Silent Witness offering reward in high-dollar gas theft case
- Bridge at Fain Lake remains closed after heavy flooding
- Why are flags at half-staff?
- Sewer overflow leads to high levels of E. coli in Granite Creek, Watson Lake
- Judge Hancock given non-judicial duties, cases reassigned
- Prescott works to clean up after heavy rainstorm
- ‘Gray Death’ drug appears in Prescott Valley
- Police seek info about fatal collision at Willow Creek Road, Haas Boulevard in Prescott
- Highway 69 open after two-car collision causes closure in both directions near Lowes
- Yavapai County Superior Court judge arrested on ‘super extreme DUI’ charge
- Collision on Highway 69 in Prescott Friday leaves 3 seriously injured
- ADOT announces upcoming I-17 closures
- Prescott’s streets, businesses serve as sets for first of mystery movies
- Prescott Valley Police need help locating hit-and-run suspects
- Need2Know: Summit 4X4 Company opens Prescott Valley location; Human Bean drive-thru espresso stand coming soon to Prescott Valley; Lucy Dee’s in Prescott changes name to State 48 Hometown BBQ
- Obituary: Tyler Zachary Greene