After Pennie Wamboldt retired from a career in law, she became the new owner of the Purple Cat Good Used Books shop and mini gallery last April. “As an attorney, I was completely burned out and wanted to have some fun. I wanted books, not problems,” she said. Purple Cat, which just celebrated its ninth anniversary, focuses on Prescott area authors and photographers. The walls of the small shop are adorned with beautiful photos that are also for sale. Wamboldt praises former owner Shari Graham … [Read more...] about Purple Cat Promotes Local Writers, Photographers
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New Start for Old Theater
December marks a fresh new start for a historic brick building that has served as the hub of community theater in Prescott for 55 years on the corner of Willis and Marina streets downtown. The story of the building begins in 1895 when its construction was completed and it opened its doors as the Sacred Heart Church in the center of the Catholic community in Prescott. The story continues in 1967, when the church building was purchased by Norma Hazeltine, a charter member of the Prescott Fine … [Read more...] about New Start for Old Theater
Celebrating the New Year at the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop
The New Year’s Eve Boot Drop returns for its 14th year, offering Northern Arizona’s biggest party right in downtown Prescott. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, thousands will gather on Whiskey Row to witness the drop of a six-foot illuminated cowboy boot from the Palace Building’s 40-foot flagpole. The celebration includes two drops – one at 10 p.m., aligning with the New York City ball drop, and another at the stroke of midnight, both accompanied by spectacular fireworks. The Boot Drop not only … [Read more...] about Celebrating the New Year at the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop
An Affinity for Recreational Vehicles, Community
Longtime Prescott area resident Bob Been is a fount of knowledge about everything having to do with recreational vehicles. But what many might not know is how much he has leveraged his success in the industry to boost his community. Been was born in Chateauroux, France. His father served in the Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Air Force. Growing up on a 100-acre farm in the Phoenix area, Been learned the work ethic and problem-solving skills that have defined his career. From the time he was … [Read more...] about An Affinity for Recreational Vehicles, Community
Dinè College and Dineh Chamber of Commerce Partner to Boost Navajo Workforce, Economic Development
Dinè College and the Dineh Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to retrain former Navajo Generating Station workers and others to build a skilled workforce that can drive economic development across the Navajo Nation. Derrick Watchman, a consultant for the Dinè Chamber, says the partnership is seeking federal grants to support this mission. Watchman, who has been working with the chamber since the pandemic, said they are also collaborating with the American Indian Enterprise and other groups, … [Read more...] about Dinè College and Dineh Chamber of Commerce Partner to Boost Navajo Workforce, Economic Development
Helping A Canine Hero Do His Job
There is certainly one guest you might want to consider inviting if you are a club organizer hosting a big luncheon with a speaker at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center, one of the biggest venues in Yavapai County. That would be Bentley, the golden Labrador retriever who works hard to detect explosives on the K-9 unit with the Yavapai-Prescott Tribal Police Department. This 8-year-old has been with the Tribal Police for six years and is certified through the National Canine Association … [Read more...] about Helping A Canine Hero Do His Job
Arizona Philharmonic Presents: A Renaissance Christmas
For the first time in Prescott, enjoy a new take on the music of the holidays with A Renaissance Christmas, 3 p.m., Sunday Dec. 8, at the acoustically exquisite Ruth Street Theater on the Prescott High School grounds. Featuring Arizona Philharmonic musicians on violin, cello, oboe, recorder, chamber organ, harpsichord and percussion, and a quartet of singers, you will be transported through the festive landscapes of Europe. This unique and intimate concert evokes the timeless splendor of the … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents: A Renaissance Christmas
Babbitt Ranches Calls Wind Farm a ‘Promise for the Future’
As crisp white wind turbine blades rotated gently against a clear blue Northern Arizona sky, more than 100 people, representatives from Salt River Project, NextEra Energy Resources, Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Coconino County and Babbitt Ranches, along with dignitaries, business owners, consultants and scientists, gathered to celebrate the completion of Arizona’s newest wind energy center and the meaning behind the steel. “When I consider the future of … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Calls Wind Farm a ‘Promise for the Future’
Taadidiin Tours Welcomes Visitors to Hidden Canyonlands, Teaches Young Navajos Business Skills
Navajo legend has it that a woman who once roamed the twisting, spiraling, sun-drenched red rock canyonlands near Page continues to watch over the land. “Lady in Red has her hair down, long and untied, flowing beautifully,” said Taadidiin Tours Reputation Coordinator Angelita Nez. “Normally, Navajo women wear their hair in buns. When we take our hair down, we are in our fierce state. Her figure in the canyon shows her fierceness as the protector of this particular canyon.” This “particular … [Read more...] about Taadidiin Tours Welcomes Visitors to Hidden Canyonlands, Teaches Young Navajos Business Skills
Winemakers Crushing it in the Verde Valley
It has been said that all 50 states grow wine grapes, but what sets one region apart from another is a delicate balance of climate, soil and elevation. With fertile soil and dedicated vignerons, the Verde Valley has not only been steadily straddling that balance, it’s boldly crushing it with at least 47 varieties and a growing fan base. With winegrowers in Sedona, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Rim Rock, the Village of Oak Creek and Verde Villages, the area now has 31 licensed … [Read more...] about Winemakers Crushing it in the Verde Valley
