event calendar Williams, Flagstaff + N AZ ALL MONTH Bearizona Drive-Thru Wildlife Park (WILLIAMS) Experience animal wildlife the way it was meant to be, in a natural environment, all from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Your family will enjoy the wide variety of wildlife, from majestic bison and nimble big horn sheep to stealthy wolves and adorable bear cubs, 928-635-2289. ALL MONTH Meteor Crater (WINSLOW) Come and relive the intensity of the impact at Meteor Crater, located off Interstate 40 at Exit 233, 30 minutes from Flagstaff. Enjoy guided tours, an Interactive Discovery Center, Gift Shop, Theater and Subway Sandwich shop. Save $5 off Two Adult Admissions with Ad on Page 71! 800-289-5898. ALL MONTH Lowell Observatory (FLAGSTAFF) Home of Pluto and the expanding universe! Visit Lowell Observatory and enjoy daytime guided tours, evening telescope viewing, special exhibits and more, 928-774-3358. JUNE 2 First Friday ArtWalk (FLAGSTAFF) Enjoy live music and entertainment, unique dining, meet local artists and shop for artwork at galleries in historic downtown. 6-9 pm, free, 928-779-2300. JUNE 3 Steam to the Grand Canyon (WILLIAMS) It’s Time To Get Fired Up!
Steam is back at Grand Canyon Railway. Fueled by waste vegetable oil (WVO), driven by an iron will, powered by ingenuity. Ride the historic locomotive #4960 to the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Railway, 800-843-8724. JUNE 9 - 10 Barrel Racing (WILLIAMS) Fair Grounds, for more info, 928-635-4061, experiencewilliams.com. JUNE 10 2nd Saturday Art Walk (WILLIAMS) Complimentary food, wine, beverage, and live music at The Gallery in Williams - a great place to start the Artwalk! Maps available for your stroll to other art venues, plus meet the featured & regular artist members, 928-635-3006. JUNE 10 Navajo Rug Auction 2017 (FLAGSTAFF) More than 300 authentic Navajo rugs are on the auction block in this fun, fast-paced event. Specialists and experts will be on site to ensure quality items and prices. Museum of Northern AZ, preview 9 am-1 pm, auction 2 pm6pm, free, 928-779-2300. JUNE 10 Flagstaff Brews & Blues (FLAGSTAFF) Enjoy live music, craft beer, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food and kids area. North Mississippi Allstars headlines a long lineup of outstanding blues bands. Continental Country Club, 11 am-9 pm, tickets, 928-606-7600.
JUNE 10 Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival (FLAGSTAFF) Presented by Sun Sounds of AZ, this popular beer tasting event is in the beautiful cool outdoors of the Pepsi Amphitheater. 1-5 pm, tickets 928-779-1775. Attendees must be 21 or older to attend. JUNE 15 - 18 Cowpunchers Rodeo (WILLIAMS) This is when the real working cowboys get together and put on a big rodeo for themselves! An action packed event that is great fun to watch. Fair Grounds, 928635-4061, experiencewilliams.com. JUNE 17 – 24 Grand Canyon Star Party (GRAND CANYON SOUTH RIM) Due to its dark skies and clean air, Grand Canyon offers one of the best night sky observing sites in the United States. For eight days in June, park visitors explore the wonders of the night sky on Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and on the North Rim with the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix, 928-6387888, www.nps.gov/grca. JUNE 24 - 25 Flagstaff Folk Festival (FLAGSTAFF) This folk music celebration features more than 100 acts on 5 stages, workshops, jams and more. “Take a listen” with the family in the cool mountain pines. Coconino Center for the Arts, 9am-6pm, $5 or $15 family, 928-606-2064.
THE BLINK COMPARATOR AT LOWELL OBSERVATORY USED BY CLYDE TOMBAUGH IN THE DISCOVERY OF PLUTO
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