submitted by Yavapai College Calling all artists! Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus Art Gallery announces that submissions are now open for Art in the Pines: The Fifth Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival. Plein air painters from everywhere are encouraged to bring themselves and their works to Prescott and paint the pine forests, boulder-lined highland lakes and historic architecture. Submissions for the Plein Air Festival close April 5. The Plein Air Festival celebrates Prescott’s gorgeous vistas, compelling history and architectural beauty, as artists create amazing works on the ..read more

Photo Courtesy of Western Heritage Photography by John Mason Glen, Ph.D., for Western Heritage Foundation In the late 1930s, when the average salary was around $1,500 per year, cowboy movie star Tom Mix was reportedly earning over $20,000 per week. Of his nearly 300 films, 65 were made in Prescott in and around Williamson Valley and the Granite Dells, or at his own ranch here, the Bar Circle A, now part of the Yavapai Hills subdivision. Born in Mix Run, Pennsylvania in 1880, Mix enlisted to fight in the Spanish-American war, and although his unit never went overseas the Fox studio publicist la ..read more

Photo by Bob Shanks | Map courtesy City of Prescott When you’re looking for a sunny winter hike on a trail that might get a little too sunny in the summer, give the Little Granite Mountain Trail (No. 37 in the Prescott National Forest’s inventory) a chance. It takes you past some spectacular boulders, rock formations and vistas on the western slope of the mountain while connecting with with several trails offering forays into woodsier, more lush terrain on the east side. Beginning your trek at the trailhead at its southern end, just off Iron Springs Road, you take a gradual climb past shrubs a ..read more

The number of homes listed during February in the Quad Cities increased by 13.5% year-over-year, according to the housing market report released by the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®. Last month, 286 homes were listed for sale compared to 252 in February 2023. Across the Quad Cities, the number of new listings increased in each area except Dewey-Humboldt, which experienced a 4.2% decrease in February compared to 2023. The amount of active inventory in the Quad Cities has continued to rise at an impressive rate with the influx of new listings. The area experienced a 32.1% increase in ac ..read more

Photos by Blushing Cactus Photography Interview with STEFnROCK Prescott Now: How long have you guys been playing together? STEFnROCK: First paid gig was in October of 2012. Prescott Now: What genre of music do you play? STEFnROCK: We play just about everything. Classic rock, old and new country, pop, disco. Whatever the crowd is looking for. Prescott Now: What about them inspires you? STEFnROCK: We love to play music that makes people feel something. Prescott Now: What is the key to being a successful musical act in Prescott and Northern A ..read more

Once a year during National Library Week, we make a special effort to celebrate libraries, the wonderful staff who work there and the role they play in strengthening communities and transforming lives. This year, National Library Week takes place April 7-13. The first National Library Week was held in 1958 and is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association as well as libraries of all types across the country. This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” This theme promotes the idea that libraries give us the green light to connect with others, learn new skills and much m ..read more

The number of homes listed during the month of January in the Quad Cities increased by 7.9% year-over-year, according to the housing market report released by the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR). A total of 272 homes were listed for sale last month compared to only 252 in the year prior. The number of new listings increased in each of the Quad Cities but Prescott Valley, which experienced a minor decrease of 3 less new listings in January of this year compared to last. Dewey-Humboldt saw the largest increase of new listings with a considerable 44.4% change year-over-year, while P ..read more

MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization focused on stopping youth drug use before it starts, partnered with pizza restaurants across Yavapai County to promote the decision to #StayHealthy during Super Bowl weekend. Artwork from past winners in the annual Youth Poster Contest were used to create pizza box toppers. “We are grateful to the 11 pizza restaurants who partnered with MATFORCE in sharing substance use prevention messages created by youth. This partnership shows these businesses’ support of our coalition and work to create healthier communities,” said Executive Director Merilee Fowl ..read more

The Centennial Trail follows a curving path through boulders and canyons studded with scrub oak and ponderosa, all just more than half a mile west of Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Its rocky slopes and sometimes technically challenging directions give hikers a good workout throughout its semi-urban setting, with a good run of elevation gain at the end before seeing some remarkable petroglyphs. There are a few ways to work this trail. Starting at the east end of the 2-mile crooked crescent on Westridge Drive you can proceed to the other end and turn back for a good 4 miles or t ..read more

Dinner Bell Cafe is a long-time running culinary gem in Prescott, Arizona. Acquired by David and Joselyn Shmaeff in August 2023, they bring fresh energy and dedication to this time-honored establishment. Serving a delectable mix of All-American comfort food with a touch of Mexican flair, their menu features beloved classics like homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Eggs, and to-die-for Huevos Rancheros. They offer a variety of daily specials, along with weekend indulgences like Eggs Benedict. David and Joselyn also recently introduced their Vegan menu with items such as tofu scr ..read more