Prescott Guide

Have you heard about the public art exhibit in Prescott? Our beautiful town is home to many wondrous sights and sounds. You can explore the rich history, hike the natural wonders that are in our backyard, peruse seemingly endless boutique shops, and experience the entertainment and arts that happen throughout the city. With everything that is going on, you may not have heard that the Prescott Public Library is home to delightful pieces of eclectic art. Prescott Guide wants you to know about this unique gem tucked away in Prescott’s ever-growing creative community. Paintings In front of the main entrance, running a significant length of the sidewalk, you can see the history of the world beneath your feet created by Fran Wildman. If you come in through the south entrance, you will not be able to miss the large mural titled “Beyond Words” which was created by 800 members of the Prescott community. Just inside the main entrance across from the study rooms, you will find a historic p...

The Prescott Film Festival was started for people who love and appreciate great cinema. Prescott Guide invites movie fans in Prescott to attend the exciting Prescott Film Festival . The Beginning The Prescott Film Festival got its start as a series of monthly screenings at the Frontier Village Theaters, and then went on to hold its first official festival in 2010. The earliest festivals screened in several venues including the Elks Opera House, Prescott Mile High Middle School, Prescott Center for the Arts, and the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Traditions As the festival has developed, many film festival traditions have been observed like pairing shorts with features, just like films used to be presented in the cinema. Filmmakers interact with the audience, either in person or via the internet, sharing their thoughtful concepts and personally answering questions. There are also free workshops during the week. Some of the workshops are designed for filmmakers, while ot...

The Prescott Pops Symphony was created in 1992 by local musicians. These musicians provide performances of light-hearted orchestral music during the summer months. Prescott Guide explains the mission and history of the Prescott Pops Symphony in Prescott. After being organized in 1992, the Prescott Summer Pops Symphony was first incorporated as a non-profit organization in May of 1996 and led by Conductor Emeritus Paul Manz. The Pops’ mission is: To educate, enrich and entertain audiences of all ages by providing accessible, affordable, high quality symphonic music. To encourage youth involvement in music through participation, donations, and scholarships. To provide an opportunity for local musicians to participate, through rehearsals and performances, in a challenging, inspiring, and dynamic musical environment. Since its early years, ticket sales and attendance for Pops concerts tripled. Due to popular demand for year-round performances, the Pops dropped “Summer” from its n...

Skateboarding has been around for decades, but has not always enjoyed the popularity that it does now. Prescott Guide invites you to learn about the Mike Fann Community Skate Park in Prescott where “sidewalk surfers” can hone their talent. Recreation The Mike Fann Community Skate Park is a 20,000 foot “street-plaza” style park located near downtown Prescott inside Ken Lindley Park. The skate park is not just for skaters though. The park hosts skateboards, in-line skates and bikes, and provides recreation for all skill levels. And with the temperate weather that Prescott enjoys, using the skate park is a year-round experience. Communities As skateboarding has evolved, communities have built skate parks to accommodate its popularity. Skateboarding is now considered mainstream with all the media attention and commercialization that it has garnered. With more attention on skateboarding, there are more parks, better skateboards and more companies that continue to innovate and inven...