The Museum Club closed its doors indefinitely on Halloween, leaving the 90-year-old Route 66 roadhouse dark and silent after a long history of entertaining Flagstaff with country music, dancing and drinking. Is this the year the music died? The establishment’s latest operator bowed out of the business after four and a half years, but not before scheduling an auction to sell all the furnishings and memorabilia within the log-cabin walls of the “Zoo Club,” as it came to be called. The Nov. 8 … [Read more...] about The Museum Club’s Next Chapter is Yet Unsung
Known for her Work Ethic and Leadership Skills, Joanne Keene Steps into the City Manager Role
As an off-road runner on the rugged paths and switchbacks of Flagstaff, trailblazer Joanne Keene plans to be just as tough in her newly appointed role as Flagstaff city manager. First on her agenda is to keep the City of Flagstaff’s provisions going strong and to continue to be a responsible organization delivering quality service as well as listening to the needs of the citizens. “I think this is the fundamentals of local government, and the city has been doing a great job providing … [Read more...] about Known for her Work Ethic and Leadership Skills, Joanne Keene Steps into the City Manager Role
Bright Side Bookshop Unveils Literary Mural
Bright Side Bookshop co-owners Lisa Lamberson and Annette Avery are celebrating a long-time dream come true. With assistance from the Downtown Business Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving historic downtown, the duo secured a grant from the City of Flagstaff’s Beautification in Action Grants (BIA). The BIA is funded by the 2% bed, board and beverage tax revenue and provides mini-grants for streetscape art and beautification. “[The mural] really brings new energy to the … [Read more...] about Bright Side Bookshop Unveils Literary Mural
Tourism, Sustainability, Route 66 Take Center Stage
Tourism, sustainability and Route 66 took center stage as the Economic Vitality Division of the City of Flagstaff shared highlights from the past year with stakeholders at its Annual Partner Meeting and Luncheon. Preparations for the upcoming 2026 Route 66 Centennial were among the strongest focal points of the program, complemented by a Route 66-themed lunch at the High Country Conference Center on Nov. 5. From keynote speaker Evan Stern, oral historian and creator of the award-winning … [Read more...] about Tourism, Sustainability, Route 66 Take Center Stage
USA Today Readers Continue to Rank the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Among the Nation’s Best New Year’s Eve Drops
The national spotlight is shining brightly on Flagstaff and the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone again this year, as USA Today readers are voting for the best New Year’s Eve Drops in the nation. Last year, the mountain town’s six-foot-tall, LED-lighted holiday sensation ranked fifth in the Readers’ Choice Awards The much-anticipated Flagstaff tradition will be marking its 26th year of ushering in the New Year to the countdown and cheers of revelers in the streets and on the historic hotel’s … [Read more...] about USA Today Readers Continue to Rank the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Among the Nation’s Best New Year’s Eve Drops
Chef Lisa Dahl to Host Film and Feast Benefit and Gala Weekend
In classic Lisa Dahl style, the multi-award-winning Sedona chef and restaurateur is creating a weekend of culinary and cultural experiences, where careful attention is given to every detail. The Film and Feast Benefit and Gala Weekend, Dec. 12-14, will launch The Dahl Foundation, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano and introduce Soup Hope to feed and nourish communities in need. “I’m pouring everything from my soul into the planning of three events that … [Read more...] about Chef Lisa Dahl to Host Film and Feast Benefit and Gala Weekend
Arizona Snowbowl Reports a Deep Start to Winter
Arizona Snowbowl was scheduled to open for the winter season Friday, Nov. 21, but Mother Nature had other plans. A storm system that began Sunday, Nov. 16, delivered nearly four feet of new snow and by Thursday morning, Nov. 20, ski resort officials decided to open a day ahead of schedule. Word quickly spread and by afternoon, skiers and boarders were joyfully swooshing in the season. The next day, hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts joined in the formal opening celebration at the base of the … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Reports a Deep Start to Winter
Visitors and Locals Escape to the Mediterranean at Forest Villas Hotel
About 30 years ago, a family from Europe stood on a hilltop in Prescott with the hope of building a hotel that characterizes the beauty of the Mediterranean. Their dream came to life with Forest Villas Hotel. Inspired by the Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Forest Villas Hotel continues to be family-owned, handed down to the next generation. “We built this boutique hotel in 1995 when there was nothing around it. My parents stood on this hill and decided this is where they wanted to build, said Fred … [Read more...] about Visitors and Locals Escape to the Mediterranean at Forest Villas Hotel
Five Key Principles for Event Planning or Festive Dinners
As an event planner, I’ve seen a lot: an outdoor celebration so cold it could break violins and freeze cameras; a microburst so precise it could target your event and snap heavy metal poles in two, tossing them like toothpicks; and a keynote speaker so ill with the flu that she could muster all the energy and inspiration of a frozen turkey. This and more makes me an expert in the Plan B department. Resourcefulness is everything. Here are my five key principles for your holiday event. 1. Never … [Read more...] about Five Key Principles for Event Planning or Festive Dinners
Wild Moments in Focus
Carol DiQuilio has only lived in Clarkdale a little over a year, but the word is out on her nature photography, as the subjects in the captivating photos seem to jump out at passersby in local shops. The nature photographer has been perfecting her craft for 60 years. With the decision to downsize, she moved from Texas to Clarkdale. Her Arizona adventures have included camping at Deadhorse State Park in Cottonwood while searching for her new home and traveling to Patagonia in Southern Arizona to … [Read more...] about Wild Moments in Focus
