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
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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
Moonshot State Pitch Winner Drills Down to Help Arizona Mines Boost Productivity
While studying how pathogens move through water systems in hospitals, lakes and wastewater plants for her graduate research at Arizona State University, Ashley Heida, Ph.D., had a breakthrough idea. The same mathematical models she used to simulate disease spread, she realized, could be applied to mining operations to improve efficiency and sustainability. That insight led to the creation of Analytical Mineset, a startup designed to help mining companies turn their existing operational data … [Read more...] about Moonshot State Pitch Winner Drills Down to Help Arizona Mines Boost Productivity
PinDrop Travel Trailers Partners with State Parks to Support Family Campout Program
Arizona State Parks and Trails and PinDrop Travel Trailers are collaborating to encourage more families to enjoy the outdoors. From October through May 2026, PinDrop will donate 10% of proceeds from its PinDrop rental program directly to the Arizona State Parks and Trails Family Campout Program, helping to introduce children and parents to the joys of camping together. The Family Campout Program is designed to make outdoor adventures accessible for families who may be new to camping. Led by … [Read more...] about PinDrop Travel Trailers Partners with State Parks to Support Family Campout Program
Lowell Observatory Sharpens its Focus on Cosmic Hazards and Earth-Like Planets
Lowell Observatory representatives have announced they are streamlining their research objectives while maintaining their public education mission in an effort to navigate the uncertain space of federal research funding and declining grant opportunities. This comes as the family trust fund struggles to keep up with the rocketing cost of exploring new frontiers. The new framework orbits around two defining pursuits: Planetary Defense, safeguarding the world from cosmic hazards like asteroids on … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Sharpens its Focus on Cosmic Hazards and Earth-Like Planets
Jodi Paige Brings Award-Winning Vegan Flavors to Clarkdale
For people suffering with cow’s milk allergies or who just want to eliminate dairy from their diet, there’s good news! You can now have your cheese and eat it, too! Moving from Las Vegas for the town of Clarkdale, Virgin Cheese founder and owner Jodi Paige is excited to share her plant-based fermented, all organic cheeses that have fans from around the nation raving. This dairy-free all organic cheese factory was nominated for best artisanal vegan cheese in the country by VegNews … [Read more...] about Jodi Paige Brings Award-Winning Vegan Flavors to Clarkdale
Sky-High Celebration: Flagstaff Trades Fireworks for Drones
With 300 drones, Flagstaff celebrated Independence Day with its first-ever light show that illuminated dark skies over McMillan Mesa for 23 minutes and replaced the red, white and boom fireworks display of the past. Growing concerns about wildfire dangers and noise issues led to a switch to an aerial drone display. Flagstaff officials appear likely to continue with a drone show next Fourth of July, despite some traffic snarls. “Overall, the community seemed pretty happy, and we’re always happy … [Read more...] about Sky-High Celebration: Flagstaff Trades Fireworks for Drones
North Rim in Flames: Region Reels from Loss and Heartbreak
With tired legs and cherished memories, Maraka Oltrogge, vice president of philanthropy at Northern Arizona Healthcare, spent the last night of her hiking trip with her dad and friends, basking in the beauty of the mixed conifer forest and camping just outside the National Park boundary on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. At 11:15 p.m., Thursday, July 10, she was awakened by a bright light and an urgent message. “A Game and Fish officer introduced himself and kindly explained that we needed … [Read more...] about North Rim in Flames: Region Reels from Loss and Heartbreak
Route 66 Goes On the Air
There will be a major pileup in the Flagstaff area in September. Fortunately, it won’t be on the highways, but rather on the airwaves. A unique international amateur radio event, “Route 66 On The Air,” sponsored by the local Northern Arizona DX Association (NADXA), will be coming to town Sept. 6-14, and will welcome more than 10,000 amateur radio operators to connect across continents to celebrate Route 66. Marking its 26th anniversary, this special … [Read more...] about Route 66 Goes On the Air
Babbitt Ranches Colts Support Champions, Build Ranches, Heal Hearts
On a breezy, blue-sky July morning, 18-year-old Taylor Goin, quietly moved about the serene pastures of Spider Web Camp north of Flagstaff. With her right arm in a sling from a recent horse-riding incident, she carefully studied Babbitt Ranches mares and their new colts with the eyes of an experienced equestrian. A cowgirl, born and raised in Valley View, Texas, Taylor is valedictorian of the 2025 Valley View High School graduating class and headed to Texas A&M this fall to become a large … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Colts Support Champions, Build Ranches, Heal Hearts
