The SouthwestBlend.com Flagstaff, Arizona Events Guide - 2008
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There’s always something happening in Flagstaff with plenty of musical concerts and theatrical performances, film series, museum exhibits and lectures, star parties and astronomy events, athletic and sports events, guided hikes and nature programs, and more. Major annual events and festivals include the Annual Flagstaff Winterfest, Northern Arizona Book Festival, Movies on the Square Series, Annual Corvette’n America Road Tours, Pine Country Pro Rodeo, Museum of Northern Arizona Heritage Series, Coconino County Fair, Route 66 Days, Flagstaff Festival of Science, the New Year’s Eve Pinecone Drop, and more.
Flagstaff Special Event Contact Information:
Event dates and times are subject to change. Please use the event
contact information provided in the event listing or listing below,
to confirm details.
City of Flagstaff:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel: (928)
774-5281
Coconino Center for the Arts:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel: (928) 779-2300
College of Arts and Letters:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel: (928) 523-9515
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel:
(928) 774-4505
Flagstaff Convention
& Visitor Bureau:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel:
(928)
774-9541 or (800) 842-7293
Flagstaff Nordic
Center: Flagstaff, AZ. Tel:
(928) 220-0550
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel: (928) 774-5107
Flagstaff Convention & Visitor Bureau:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel:
(928)
774-9541 or (800) 842-7293
Heritage Square:
Flagstaff, AZ
Tel: (928)
774-6929
Northern Arizona University:
Flagstaff, AZ. Tel:
(928)
523-5511 or (928) 523-5661
Riordan
Mansion State Historic Park:
Tel: (928) 779-4395.
JULY 2008
July 2: Flagstaff Night at Lowell Observatory:
Flagstaff residents pay only half price for entrance into Lowell
Observatory for the evening programs, must show valid driver’s
license. Tel: (928) 233-3211
July 2, 16, 23: Concerts in the
Park: Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tel: (928) 779-7690.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Dancing on
the Square: Every Wednesday until August 27. 7 -10pm,
Heritage Square. Tel: (928) 600-2450
July 3-8: 53rd Annual Coconino
County Horse Races: Fort Tuthill. Tel: (928) 679-8000
July 4: 11th Annual 4th of July
Parade: Downtown Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 774-4505
July 4: Stars & Stripes Laser
Spectacular: Featuring Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, at
the Pine Mountain Amphitheatre. Info: Coconino County Parks and
Recreation – (928) 679-8000, Pine Mountain Ampitheater, (928)
774-0899
July 4: First Friday of the Month
Public Recycling Tour: Norton Environmental Materials
Recovery Facility. Learn more about recycling in Arizona and get the
behind-the-scenes view in this informative tour. Tel: (928) 779-1745
July 4: First Friday Art Walk:
Explore artists’ studios and downtown Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 779-2300
July 4, 11, 18, 25: Movies on the
Square: Heritage Square. Free family movie and
entertainment beginning at 6:00 p.m.; movie starts at dusk.
July 4-6: 21st Arizona Antique
Show’s Summer Showcase: Fort Tuthill. Tel: (602) 717-7337
July 4-6: Flagstaff Art in the
Park: Wheeler Park. Tel: (928) 556-9498
July 4-6; 11-13; 18-20; 25-27: Flagstaff Historic Walk:
Flagstaff Visitors Center. Tel: (928) 774-9541.
July 5: Greenhouse Productions
‘Peacemakers Independence Fiesta’: Pine Mountain
Amphitheatre. Info: (928) 526-5661.
July 5: Summer Concert Series
‘The Arboretum at Flagstaff’: Tel: (928) 774-1442
July 5, 12, 19, 25: Birdwalks:
Free Audubon Society-led tour of the gardens focusing on
native and migratory bird species. 7:30-9am, on
Saturdays in June, July, and September. The Arboretum at
Flagstaff. Tel:(928) 774-1442
July 5-6: 75th Annual Hopi
Festival of Arts & Culture: Museum of Northern Arizona.
Tel: (928) 774-5213.
July 5-6: Independence Day
Festival: Pioneer Museum. Tel: (928) 774-6272.
July 5-6; 12-13; 19-20; 26-27:
Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series: 2pm,
Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 853-4292
July 5-6; 10-13; 17-19: A Funny
Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum: NAU Clifford E.
White Theatre. Theatrikos Theatre Company and Northern Arizona
University Theatre. Tel: (928) 523-5661
July 6: Cabin Guided Walk:
Walnut Canyon National Monument. An easy, two-mile, ranger-guided
walk to discover the history of the monument and visit the
100-year-old ranger cabin. Tel: (928) 526-3367
July 6: Independence Star Fest:
Lowell Observatory. Tel: (928) 233-3211
July 6, 13, 27: Guided Nature
Walks - Hart Prairie Preserve: Sundays until Mid-October.
Tel: (928) 774-8892 Ext. 5
July 12: Penstemon Festival:
The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 774-1442
July 12: Rescue Roundup:
Foxglenn Park. Animal adoption event with family activities. Tel:
(928) 527-9460
July 12: 16th Annual Made in the
Shade Beer Tasting Festival: Coconino County Fairgrounds.
Enjoy live music and beers from the Southwest at this fundraiser for
Sun Sounds. Tel: (928) 779-1775.
July 12: BB King: Pine
Mountain Amphitheater. Blues Legend, BB King with special guests
Steve Ansel and the Jackson Street Band. Tel: 1-866-558-4253
July 13: Elden Pueblo Public Day:
Elden Pueblo Ruins. Tel: (928) 527-3452
July 18: Drive-By Truckers:
The Orpheum Theatre. Tel: (928) 774-5535
July 18: Full Moon Bat Programs:
The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 774-1442
July 19: Absolute Bikes Taylor
House Benefit Century Ride: The route winds through
Flagstaff, Wupatki, and Sunset Crater, culminating in a BBQ
celebration. Tel: (928) 779-5969.
July 19-20: Arizona Highland
Celtic Festival: Foxglenn Park. A celebration of the
arts, history, and culture of the eight Celtic regions. Tel: (928)
556-3161
July 20: Summer Star Fest:
Lowell Observatory. Tel: (928) 233-3211
July 16: Wildflower Walks:
The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Tour the gardens, meadow, and riparian
area/forest with a botanist. Tel: (928) 774-1442
July 26: Ledge Guided Hike:
Walnut Canyon National Monument. A strenuous, two-mile,
ranger-guided hike into the backcountry of Walnut Canyon, exploring
archeology and geology. Tel: (928) 526-3367
July 28: Steve Earle Solo
Acoustic with Allison Moorer: The Orpheum Theater. Tel:
(928) 774-5535
AUGUST 2008
Aug. 1: First Friday of the Month Public Recycling Tour:
Norton Environmental Materials Recovery Facility. Learn more about
recycling in Arizona and get the behind-the-scenes view in this
informative tour. Tel: (928) 779-1745
Aug. 1: First Friday Art Walk:
Explore artists’ studios and downtown Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 779-2300
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Movies on
the Square: Heritage Square. Free family movie and
entertainment beginning at 6:00 p.m.; movie starts at dusk.
Aug. 1-3: Flagstaff Fine Arts &
Crafts Festival: Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave.. Tel:
(602) 789-7222
Aug. 1-3; 8-10; 15-17; 22-24; 29-31: Flagstaff Historic Walk:
Flagstaff Visitors Center. Tel: (928) 774-9541.
Aug. 1-3; 8-10; 15-17; 22-24:
“Six Degrees of Separation”: By John Guare, Directed by
Richard Tahlvildaran-Jesswein, The Doris Harper White Community
Playhouse home of Theatrikos Theatre Company. Tel: (928) 774-1662
Aug. 2, 31: Summer Concert Series
‘The Arboretum at Flagstaff’: Tel: (928) 774-1442
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Birdwalks: Free Audubon
Society-led tour of the gardens focusing on native and migratory
bird species. 7:30-9am, on
Saturdays in June, July, and September. The Arboretum at
Flagstaff. Tel:(928) 774-1442
Aug. 2-3: 59th Annual Navajo
Festival of Arts & Culture: Museum of Northern Arizona,
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Tel: (928) 774-5213
Aug. 2-3, 30: Ranger Ledge Guided
Hike: Walnut Canyon National Monument, 3 Walnut Canyon,
Tel: (928) 526-3367. A strenuous two-mile guided hike into the
backcountry of Walnut Canyon to explore the archeology and geology
of the canyon. Reservations required.
Aug. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24,
30-Sept. 1: Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series:
2pm, Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 853-4292
Aug. 3: Dog Days Star Fest:
Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Tel: (928) 233-3211
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Guided
Nature Walks - Hart Prairie Preserve: Sundays until
Mid-October. Tel: (928) 774-8892 Ext. 5
Aug. 6:
Flagstaff Night at Lowell
Observatory: Flagstaff residents pay only half price for
entrance into Lowell Observatory for the evening programs, must show
valid driver’s license. Tel: (928) 233-3211
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Dancing on
the Square: Every Wednesday until August 27. 7 -10pm,
Heritage Square. Tel: (928) 600-2450
Aug. 9: Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Flagstaff 31st Annual Half-Marathon & 5K Fun Run:
Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave. The Half-Marathon and 5K Fun Run
start and end at Wheeler Park, courses follow well marked trails,
city and forest roads, and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS).
Tel: (928) 774-0649
Aug. 11: Perseid Meteor Shower:
Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Tel: (928) 233-3211
Aug. 14: Full Moon Bat Programs:
The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Tel: (928) 774-1442
Aug. 16: Climb to Conquer Cancer:
Arizona Snowbowl, Highway 180 on Snowbowl Rd. Tel: (928) 526-2896
Aug. 16: Elden Pueblo Public Day:
Elden Pueblo Ruins. Tel: (928) 527-3452
Aug. 17: Wine and Dine in the
Pines: Arizona Snowbowl-Hart Prairie Lodge, Highway 180
to Snowbowl Rd. Tel: (928) 523-5353
Aug. 21-24: Flagstaff Light Opera
Presents: Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers or The King
of Barataria, Sinagua High School Main Auditorium, Tel: 928-779-0219
Aug. 22-24: Wild Mushroom
Retreat: Hart Prairie Preserve, Tel: (928) 774-1442
Aug. 23: 7th Annual Absolute
Bikes St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Old Fashioned Mountain Bike
Race: Coconino National Forest, Ft. Valley Trail System,
Saturday morning through afternoon. Tel: (928) 779-5969
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: 59th Coconino
County Fair: Ft. Tuthill County Park-Coconino County
Fairgrounds, Exit 337, off I-17. Tel: (928) 679-8000
Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Flagstaff Art in
the Park: Wheeler Park, Aspen Avenue. Tel: (928)
556-9498.
Aug. 30: Wildflower Walks:
The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Tour the gardens, meadow, and riparian
area/forest with a botanist. Tel: (928) 774-1442
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