Explore granite mountain jewelry show, master gardener presentation, highland cow shadow box class, and more. 
Happy Friday, Prescott. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Prescott Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Road crews preserve Prescott Lakes Parkway and SR89, 78 artists open studios for demos, and Mingus Mountain center guides at-risk girls to academic success — catch up here.
State-level stories: Sedona and Payson facing wildfire evacuation alerts, Williams brightening Route 66 with neon nights and tacos, and five jaguars tracked in southern Arizona — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Join free Saturday trail run, then coffee
- Explore fresh local produce every Saturday
- Discover Prescott’s Doc HolliDaze Wild West forum
- Join neighbors in defending Upper Verde River
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Gardening: Dreaming of a patio jungle or craving your own backyard fruit trees? Prescott is home to plant nurseries worth the trip.
Careers: Arizona is rolling out the red carpet for job seekers. Chip factories and Fortune 500s are hiring now. Find the top employers and their pay.
Finance: Explaining credit cards to your teen feels like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. Try these easy credit lessons to turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, The Point Bar & Lounge mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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.
Today
🚪 Underground Speakeasy Tour @ Whiskey Row | Friday (8/15) at 6:30pm – We’re crawling through Whiskey Row’s secret passages, sipping a Doc-inspired cocktail in a restored speakeasy, then poking around where Doc Holliday actually lived. It’s local lore served with a wink, Bob Boze Bell’s tall tales, behind-the-scenes museum access, and a Grand Victorian ball.
🌙 One of These Nights @ The Elks Performing Arts Center | Friday (8/15) at 7:00pm – Grab a cold one and get ready for a night when “Hotel California” echoes through the hall like it just dropped yesterday. This slick tribute nails every harmony, guitar solo, and frazzled hair moment of the Eagles, so you can air guitar without judgment.
This weekend
🤠 Doc HolliDaze Wild West History Forum @ Hassayampa Inn | Saturday (8/16) at 8:00am – Head to the Arizona Room at the Hassayampa Inn for your fix of tall tales and genuine Wild West lore from Bob Boze Bell, Michael Paul Mihaljevich, and Victoria Wilcox. Coffee, biscuits, and frontier gossip included, all for the Western Heritage Foundation.
💎 9th Annual Granite Mountain Jewelry Artists Show & Sale @ The Elks Performing Arts Center | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00am – Downtown’s turning into a jewelry playground for the 9th Annual Granite Mountain Show & Sale, where local artists parade handmade baubles, accessories, and wearable art. Admission is free, door prizes are on the house, and your collection definitely needs an upgrade.
💧 Protecting the Upper Verde River @ Natural History Institute | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – If you’re tired of watching the Verde River trickle into oblivion, join us for a laid-back workshop with Sierra Club’s Gary Beverly, where we’ll gab about groundwater woes, brainstorm solutions, and even scribble postcards to electeds. Bring your opinions and a sense of humor.
🐄 DIY Highland Cow Shadow Box Class @ Tis Annex | Sunday (8/17) at 11:00am – Grab your favorite paint shirt and saddle up for a Highland cow shadow box class, layering 13 pops of color into a barnyard keepsake. All skill levels welcome, friends and solo creatives alike, so bring your sense of humor, and an appetite for crafty fun.
🎸 Live Music @ LazyG Brewhouse | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – Weekend soundtrack calls for country, 50s–70s rock, and folk rolled into one familiar package. West of Durango, a quad-city staple for four years, will drop every song you secretly love, served with wry humor and solid guitar riffs.
💃 Hula Halau Mano @ The Elks Performing Arts Center | Sunday (8/17) at 2:00pm – Crystal Hall ditches cowboy boots for grass skirts when Hula Halau Mano brings raw hula magic and live ukulele tunes from Prescott Ukulele Guild and Paniolo Ukes. Slide into stadium or cabaret seating, sip a cold one, and know your snack money fuels Elks scholarships.
Next week
🖍️ Exploring Surrealism with Markers @ Prescott Valley Public Library | Monday (8/18) at 1:30pm – Ever felt like doodling melting clocks in your sweatpants? This no-judgment live Zoom workshop pairs markers, mixed media paper, and a dash of surrealism to help you ditch reality gently, learn from Franky Hawk, and bond with fellow daydreamers, no art school diploma required.
🌱 Master Gardener Presentation @ Library Community Room | Tuesday (8/19) at 1:00pm – Think of it as free horticulture therapy from UA Cooperative Extension. Every third Tuesday, Master Gardeners share all the dirt on plants, wildlife, and yard magic, no December sessions though. Show up curious, leave with a ridiculously greener thumb.
🌜 Wonder at Nightfall | Tuesday (8/19) at 7:00pm – Night at the Highlands Center feels like a top-secret after-hours nature outing. Strap on sturdy shoes, grab a red-light flashlight, and follow naturalist guides through moonlit hikes, garden strolls, or peaceful patio stillness. Trust me, your phone’s flashlight just won’t cut it.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 One of These Nights @ The Elks – 7 pm
- 8/15 Dennis Herrera Blues @ The Point Bar – 8 pm
- 8/15 The CheekTones @ Whiskey River Tavern – 8 pm
- 8/16 Blue Steel @ LazyG Brewhouse – 12 pm
- 8/16 Saturday Bingo @ PVAAC – 2 pm
- 8/16 Heart @ Findlay Toyota Center – 8 pm
- 8/17 West of Durango @ LazyG Brewhouse – 12 pm
- 8/17 Hula Halau Mano @ The Elks – 2 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Prescott edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Jill A Anderson (Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Internatio)
A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace sets the scene for cozy evenings while a custom barn door hides an oversized pantry ready for snack hoarding. The chef’s kitchen is all about granite, rich cabinetry, and Wolf appliances, and the split floor plan means the primary suite stays whisper-quiet with fully insulated walls and instant hot water. The junior suite opens right onto the covered deck for easy access to those killer views.
Lit walkways, a firepit, and spacious patios make outdoor hangouts a year-round affair. The garage is extra deep with epoxy floors, plenty of storage, and EV charging, plus the whole place lives on one level with no steps to trip over.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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