Happy Tuesday, Prescott. In today’s edition: Acker Night musical showcase, Victorian gift wrapping, a community health survey, and more.

Let’s get to it — Cait Baker

📰 In the news

Frontier twist on Dickens: Sharlot Hall Museum presents “A Prescott Christmas Carol” as live radio theatre on December 11, with showtimes at 5 and 7 p.m. Local favorites perform, tickets $25 and seating limited — get details and ticket info.

Launching aviation careers locally: Three recent Embry‑Riddle grads have joined Prescott Regional Airport’s operations team, from inspections to wildlife safety, underscoring a growing partnership and pipeline led by interim operations manager Julia Metivier — meet the grads behind operations.

Help shape local health: Yavapai County Community Health Services has launched a survey to assess awareness and use of public health resources. It is open through January 7 and available in English and Spanish — see how to participate.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.

Highlights this week

• Run Santa-style to support teens
• Experience Acker Night’s downtown music showcase
• Enjoy Yavapai College Choirs’ holiday concert
• Celebrate the solstice through art and science
• Reserve your spot for Winter Lumineria
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• A tiny hearing aid is taking the US by storm

🫶 We got your back

Wildfire prevention efforts planned: Prescott National Forest plans prescribed pile burns in the Prescott Basin (Bradshaw Ranger District), beginning as early as Dec. 8 and continuing into January as conditions allow. Expect light smoke around Prescott and nearby communities, especially overnight in valleys. The work reduces hazardous fuels and wildfire risk. Use caution near crews and burn areas. Get all the details.

Boost your emergency readiness: Yavapai County is urging residents to enroll in RAVE/Smart911, its emergency alert system. The service delivers evacuation warnings and other critical updates by text, phone call, or email. A quick signup now means you’ll get timely notices when it counts, keeping you and your household prepared. Get the signup link here.

Cold-weather pint plan: Prescott nights aren’t exactly tropical, so warm up at LazyG Brewhouse with malt-forward, winter-friendly pours and a neighborly vibe. Settle in for one, realize your gloves came for a reason, then linger for another. It’s the cozy pint plan your cold evening actually wants.

Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy for regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify who you are and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.

Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.

📆 Around town this week

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

This week

🎵 Holiday Harmonies @ Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center | Tuesday (12/9) at 7:00pm – Swap the mall playlist for the real thing. Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band deliver joyful classics, festive favorites, and wintry delights, from the lively Patapan to the hauntingly beautiful The Eighth Candle. No caroling required, just warm vibes, shiny brass, and goosebumps.

📻 A Prescott Christmas Carol @ Sharlot Hall Museum | Thursday (12/11) at 5:00pm – Holiday mode calls for a classic, Prescott style. Sharlot’s crew is doing A Christmas Carol as an old-time radio show, complete with audience bits and local theater favorites, so expect Scrooge with hometown gossip, crisp laughs, and zero costume changes. Two showtimes, pick your vibe.

🎨 Mrs. Roper Romp and Craft Party @ Gurley St. Grill | Thursday (12/11) at 6:00pm – Ready to channel your inner Mrs. Roper? Throw on a caftan or your Stanley scowl for a craft night at Gurley Street Grill, with macrame plant hangers, a costume contest, supplies, and a drink. Advance tickets required, $40, bring friends, stay for dinner.

🔬 STEAM/Science Workshop @ Chino Valley Public Library | Friday (12/12) at 1:00pm – Round up the school-age crew and your inner tinkerer, because this workshop is all gadgets, gears, robots, and arts and crafts. Families team up for hands-on builds, connectors and all, plus a fresh science experiment each month. It’s STEM, smiles, and minimal glue disasters.

🎶 Acker Night Musical Showcase @ Prescott Courthouse Plaza | Friday (12/12) at 5:30pm – Bundle up and stroll downtown for Prescott’s most charming gridlock, a free night where shops swing open, streets close, and every doorway spills music and Christmas lights. Toss bucks in the Tips for Scholarships bags, and you’re funding kids’ lessons, repairs, and bragging rights.

This weekend

🎁 Victorian Gift Wrapping @ Sharlot Hall Museum | Saturday (12/13) at 10:00am – Whether your wrapping looks like a cat wrestled it or you alphabetize your ribbon, this Sharlot Hall pop-up teaches Victorian flair with vintage paper, natural accents, and hand-tied ribbons. Bring a small-to-medium gift, sip hot cocoa, make a card, enjoy carols, included with admission.

🎅 2025 Christmas City Santa Run @ Brownlow Trail | Saturday (12/13) at 10:00am – Holiday cardio with a purpose: Santa Run at Brownlow Trail with 10k, 5k, and a Rudolph dash, benefiting Launch Pad Teen Center. Score hats, beards, antlers, cookies, and cocoa, plus Ugly Sweater bragging rights for the speedsters, and skip the stroller on those rolling hills.

🎤 The Elevated Actor @ Main Street Theatre | Saturday (12/13) at 10:30am – If you’ve been looking for a sign to try acting, consider this your spotlight moment. This multi-week course breaks down the craft in a way that’s fun, approachable, and surprisingly confidence-boosting. Kids, teens, and adults all get their own sessions, so everyone can shine at their own pace.

🕯️ Candlelight Carols @ Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center | Saturday (12/13) at 7:00pm – Think you remember all the verses, or just the first line? The Yavapai College Choirs bring festive favorites, cozy classics, and YC voice professors William Vallandigham and Danielle Corella with a full orchestra, for candlelit chills and hometown cheer that lingers longer than eggnog.

☀️ Sundays at the Sundance @ Elks Theatre | Sunday (12/14) at 3:00pm – Crystal Hall wraps up Sundays at the Sundance with a free show, the last one of the year. Reserve a seat, then enjoy Celtic jigs, heartwarming originals, and the Gurley Girls’ Christmas tunes, with drinks for purchase, tips welcome, and your water bottle staying home.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 12/9 Holiday Harmonies @ Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center – 7 pm
• 12/10 Musicians with Heart @ Jersey Lilly Saloon – 7 pm
• 12/11 High Mountain Chordsman Christmas Sing Out @ Las Fuentes Resort Village – 2 pm
• 12/11 A Prescott Christmas Carol @ Sharlot Hall Museum – 5 pm
• 12/11 Student Recital @ Yavapai College – 6 pm
• 12/11 Little Larry @ Jersey Lilly Saloon – 7 pm
• 12/17 The Gary Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Show @ The Point Bar & Lounge – 6 pm

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