Prescott, AZ author Chris Hoy thought about writing a book for kids for a very long time. A book about wild animals invading a small mountain town during a drought.

He finally wrote it, sold it and it was ready to print when suddenly - on Sept. 11, 2001 - the publishing industry turned belly up. He had a manuscript with no real market.

But that story wanted to be told and Chris wanted to tell it.

Listen to our interview and find out how Chris Hoy combined his story with a love for the historic Elks Opera House and the help of a lot of friends in Everybody's Hometown.

For more information, about "the Elk in the Attic, visit http://www.elkintheattic.com/

For more information about the Elks Opera House, visit http://www.elksoperahouse.com/

(Spoiler Alert: Tsunami on the Square is the number one all ages burst of creativity in Northern Arizona all year, every year for the last 11 years. Basically, its a Cirque du Soleil in Mayberry and its baaaaack, June 20th on Courthouse Square - downtown Prescott, AZ.)

Executive Director Megan Buchanan-Cherry, ambushed just after this year's acts were selected, accidentaly spills the beans to our waiting microphone.

Jay Ruby, the founder of Tsunami on the Square, returned to Prescott for a few days helping shape this year's skitmercials. Did he have anything to say about the event, the tenuous connection between arts and commerce in a small town and Bernie Madoff ? Puhleeeze. That's just the first two minutes of his rant. Don't miss it!

For more information about Tsunami on the Square Cultural and Performing Arts Festival, visit http://www.tsunamionthesquare.org/

For more information about Jay Ruby, visit http://www.carpetbagbrigade.com/v1/core.php

Prescott, AZ author Chris Hoy thought about writing a book for kids for a very long time. A book about wild animals invading a small mountain town during a drought.

He finally wrote it, sold it and it was ready to print when suddenly - on Sept. 11, 2001 - the publishing industry turned belly up. He had a manuscript with no real market.

But that story wanted to be told and Chris wanted to tell it.

Listen to our interview and find out how Chris Hoy combined his story with a love for the historic Elks Opera House and the help of a lot of friends in Everybody's Hometown.

For more information, about "the Elk in the Attic, visit http://www.elkintheattic.com/

For more information about the Elks Opera House, visit http://www.elksoperahouse.com/

Prescott, AZ once again has the pleasure of snuggling into our seats in the historic Elks Opera House and listening to some of the greatest Hawaiian songs ever written - played and sung in all their slack key guitar glory by Dennis Kamakahi, George Kahumoku Jr. & Richard Ho'opi'i.

Tom over at www.hypertreasure.com is taking another flyer - betting he can break even on an evening of this heavenly entertainment. Last year, we had the pleasure of listening to Led Kaapana. The place was packed. It was a home-coming for ex-Hawaiians all over Arizona. Great songs, hula,flowers, aloha spirit everywhere.

This year, George Kahumoku Jr. thinks we'll have another great night. Check out George's whirlwind explanation of slack key guitar and a preview of the night's music!

Prescott, AZ once again has the pleasure of snuggling into our seats in the historic Elks Opera House and listening to some of the greatest Hawaiian songs ever written - played and sung in all their slack key guitar glory by Dennis Kamakahi, George Kahumoku Jr. & Richard Ho'opi'i.

Tom over at www.hypertreasure.com is taking another flyer - betting he can break even on an evening of this heavenly entertainment. Last year, we had the pleasure of listening to Led Kaapana. The place was packed. It was a home-coming for ex-Hawaiians all over Arizona. Great songs, hula,flowers, aloha spirit everywhere.

This year, George Kahumoku Jr. thinks we'll have another great night. Check out George's whirlwind explanation of slack key guitar and a preview of the night's music!

Jody Drake, Artistic Director of Blue Rose Theatre at the SHM and acting Education Director of the museum, talks about how they are dealing with yet another cut in their funding: fifth straight year of state cuts to the museum and the biggest yet - $999,000!

But is she down? Does she sigh and growl? Noooo, this is Jody Drake we're talking about here. Her able band of troupers - aided by the Prescott Regulators, their Shady Ladies and historic performers throughout the area are mounting whole new shows on the beautiful, historic campus in downtown Prescott.

Check out the podcast to hear her perky, quirky, defiant voice and find out about still the best way to enjoy the rich pageant that is this historic town high in the mountains of NorAZ!

Jody Drake, Artistic Director of Blue Rose Theatre at the SHM and acting Education Director of the museum, talks about how they are dealing with yet another cut in their funding: fifth straight year of state cuts to the museum and the biggest yet - $999,000!

But is she down? Does she sigh and growl? Noooo, this is Jody Drake we're talking about here. Her able band of troupers - aided by the Prescott Regulators, their Shady Ladies and historic performers throughout the area are mounting whole new shows on the beautiful, historic campus in downtown Prescott. Check out the podcast to hear her perky, quirky, defiant voice and find out about still the best way to enjoy the rich pageant that is this historic town high in the mountains of NorAZ!

 

In NorAZ, there are two poles of influence, the county seat of Coconino county, Flagstaff and the county seat of Yavapai county, Prescott.

One leans more towards Prescott Valley with its development-based culture, the other towards Sedona and its quality of life comes first culture.

JT Tannous, former director of Prescott's Smoki Museum and current executive director of Flagstaff Cultural Partners, is in a place to compare the two.

In this episode, JT takes on Andrew's 5 Big Questions, in which he explains his tribal name, tells us how he takes his poi and angers women throughout the southern half of Yavapai county.

For more info on Flagstaff Cultural Partners, clickon
http://www.culturalpartners.org/default.htm

For more info on the Smoki Museum, click on
http://www.smokimuseum.org/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

In NorAZ, there are two poles of influence, the county seat of Coconino county, Flagstaff and the county seat of Yavapai county, Prescott.

One leans more towards Prescott Valley with its development-based culture, the other towards Sedona and its quality of life comes first culture.

JT Tannous, former director of Prescott's Smoki Museum and current executive director of Flagstaff Cultural Partners, is in a place to compare the two.

In this episode, JT details the initial approach to Flagstaff's new Bluegrass Festival, the difference between the Coconino Center for the Arts and Quad Cities venues and, of course, the dangers of watching Henry Rollins perform with a woman you are trying to impress.

For more info on Flagstaff Cultural Partners, clickon
http://www.culturalpartners.org/default.htm

For more info on the Smoki Museum, click on
http://www.smokimuseum.org/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

In NorAZ, there are two poles of influence, the county seat of Coconino county, Flagstaff and the county seat of Yavapai county, Prescott.

One leans more towards Prescott Valley with its development-based culture, the other towards Sedona and its quality of life comes first culture.

JT Tannous, former director of Prescott's Smoki Museum and current executive director of Flagstaff Cultural Partners, is in a place to compare the two.

In this episode, JT reels off an elaborate metaphor about Flagstaff, name-checks with MustSee TV and explains who is best to have around you when annoying a man with a gun.

For more info on Flagstaff Cultural Partners, clickon
http://www.culturalpartners.org/default.htm

For more info on the Smoki Museum, click on
http://www.smokimuseum.org/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Some people get everything they need out of life from their work, their vocation. Others still need something after they crack open that first post work beverage. That's time for their avocation.

Phil Hammon, mild-mannered Chief Engineer for a television station by day, is a painter and home studio rock musician by night.

In this episode, Phil ttakes on the 5 Big's and admits his disdain for audio autocracy, the painter he'd most like to share a nosh with and his true feelings about Marty McFly.

For more info about Phil Hammon, check out
http://www.philhammon.com/

For more info about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Some people get everything they need out of life from their work, their vocation. Others still need something after they crack open that first post work beverage. That's time for their avocation.

Phil Hammon, mild-mannered Chief Engineer for a television station by day, is a painter and home studio rock musician by night.

In this episode, Phil talks about his first musical inspiration and her go-go boots, his father's comfort level with polka music and what he's looking for in a recording's tone.

For more info about Phil Hammon, check out
http://www.philhammon.com/

For more info about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Some people get everything they need out of life from their work, their vocation. Others still need something after they crack open that first post work beverage. That's time for their avocation.

Phil Hammon, mild-mannered Chief Engineer for a television station by day, is a painter and home studio rock musician by night.

In this episode, Phil talks about the effect of 9/11 on commercial artists, setting up a workflow between audio and painting projects, as well as why acrylics rock and he doesn't care who knows it.

For more info about Phil Hammon, check out
http://www.philhammon.com/

For more info about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

 Some people never get enough.

It's not enough to work with special needs folks during the day, its not enough to have a newly married household to enjoy, its not enough to play in a small town band with some other guys.

Noooo, Kevin Schwartz has to be the foremost Elvis impersonator in the Central Arizona Highlands.

In this episode, Kevin talks about where the Air Force told him to go, out of control dance parties at Prescott College and the poetry of Katherine Hepburn.

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
www.coyoteradio.org/

 Some people never get enough.

It's not enough to work with special needs folks during the day, its not enough to have a newly married household to enjoy, its not enough to play in a small town band with some other guys.

Noooo, Kevin Schwartz has to be the foremost Elvis impersonator in the Central Arizona Highlands.

In this episode, Kevin talks about where he was when Elvis "allegedly" died, unusual places he's sung and the long gone downtown Prescott event he misses.

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
www.coyoteradio.org/

Of all the personalities paraded before NorAz radio listeners over the last three years, few have had the lasting effect on Southwestern music, politics, cuisine, hygiene, metaphysics through obstetrics, in fact remolded the Arizona ethos in their own image, as Uncle Bo.

In this episode, the noted singer, songwriter and philanthropist contends with Andrew's 5 Big Questions, in which we learn where he likes to meet future ex-wives, how he'd like to be buried and where he stands on water policy in Yavapai County.

For more info on Uncle Bo, to read his Almanac or to order one of his CD's, click on
http://unclebo.com/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Of all the personalities paraded before NorAz radio listeners over the last three years, few have had the lasting effect on Southwestern music, politics, cuisine, hygiene, metaphysics through obstetrics, in fact remolded the Arizona ethos in their own image, as Uncle Bo.

The noted singer, songwriter and philanthropist joins us in this episode talking about life in a Baptist monastery, personal reflections on Arizona governors he's met and the rigors of recording a live prison album in Sheriff Joe's Tent City.

For more info on Uncle Bo, to read his Almanac or to order one of his CD's, click on
http://unclebo.com/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Of all the personalities paraded before NorAz radio listeners over the last three years, few have had the lasting effect on Southwestern music, politics, cuisine, hygiene, metaphysics through obstetrics, in fact remolded the Arizona ethos in their own image, as Uncle Bo.

The noted singer, songwriter and philanthropist joins us in this episode talking about playing the annual Scorpion Milking Festival in Eloy, why guns played a big part in him moving to Arizona and why he can't go back to Apache Junction anymore.

For more info on Uncle Bo, to read his Almanac or to order one of his CD's, click on
http://unclebo.com/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

For a small town, Prescott has a surprising number of writers.

And now, with the addition of several new sources of caffeine, both hot and cold, we must brace ourselves for an even greater onslaught.

Angie Johnson-Schmit is a fledgling crime fiction writer. You may have read her work in Spinetingler magazine or on her blog about the writing experience, LazyArtistsLounge.

In this episode, Angie takes on Andrew's 5 Big Questions, letting us into her criminal mind, what scribe she'd share a dessert fork with and finally, takes the blue pencil to Andrew's blather.

To read Angie's blog, click on
http://lazyartistslounge.blogspot.com/

To read one of her short stories in Spinetingler magazine, click on
http://www.spinetinglermag.com/winter2006story8.htm

If you are interested in crime fiction and those who write it, click on
http://crimespace.ning.com/

To learn more about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

For a small town, Prescott has a surprising number of writers.

And now, with the addition of several new sources of caffeine, both hot and cold, we must brace ourselves for an even greater onslaught.

Angie Johnson-Schmit is a fledgling crime fiction writer. You may have read her work in Spinetingler magazine or on her blog about the writing experience, LazyArtistsLounge.

In this episode, Angie parses out the new noir and the contemporary cozy, explains how writers hang out with other writers in a "virtual salon" and describes icky in terms of both "torture porn" writing and the paper certain books are printed on.

To read Angie's blog, click on
http://lazyartistslounge.blogspot.com/

To read one of her short stories in Spinetingler magazine, click on
http://www.spinetinglermag.com/winter2006story8.htm

If you are interested in crime fiction and those who write it, click on
http://crimespace.ning.com/

To learn more about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

For a small town, Prescott has a surprising number of writers.

And now, with the addition of several new sources of caffeine, both hot and cold, we must brace ourselves for a greater onslaught.

Angie Johnson-Schmit is a fledgling crime fiction writer. You may have read her work in Spinetingler magazine or on her blog about the writing experience, LazyArtistsLounge.

In this episode, Angie relates the strange reactions people have when they find out you're a writer, defines "pantser" and the odd direction she has found her new plotline going.

To read Angie's blog, click on
http://lazyartistslounge.blogspot.com/

To read one of her short stories in Spinetingler magazine, click on
http://www.spinetinglermag.com/winter2006story8.htm

If you are interested in crime fiction and those who write it, click on
http://crimespace.ning.com/

To learn more about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Let's face it, newsbuffs.

Newspapers in Yavapai County, Arizona, used to be confined to the various appendages of Western Newspapers, Inc. In the last couple of years, however, we've seen a boom-lette of small niche publications covering different aspects of the feature writing market.

Publisher Erica Ryberg's new rag, Read It Here, may be the best of the bunch with its canny blend of outdoorsy stuff, plus arts and culture in the Quad Cities.

In this episode, Erica locks horns with Andrew's 5 Big Questions and has some 'splaining to do to Art.

For more info on Read it Here, go to
http://www.readitnews.com/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Let's face it, newsbuffs.

Newspapers in Yavapai County, Arizona, used to be confined to the various appendages of Western Newspapers, Inc. In the last couple of years, however, we've seen a boom-lette of small niche publications covering different aspects of the feature writing market.

Publisher Erica Ryberg's new rag, Read It Here, may be the best of the bunch with its canny blend of outdoorsy stuff, plus arts and culture in the Quad Cities.

In this episode, Erica talks about how a story gets from idea to page, the look and feel of the publication and why Rupert Murdoch is a fool.

For more info on Read it Here, go to
http://www.readitnews.com/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Let's face it, newsbuffs.

Newspapers in Yavapai County, Arizona, used to be confined to the various appendages of Western Newspapers, Inc. In the last couple of years, however, we've seen a boom-lette of small niche publications covering different aspects of the feature writing market.

Publisher Erica Ryberg's new rag, Read It Here, may be the best of the bunch with its canny blend of outdoorsy stuff (both admiring and offing it for food,) plus arts and culture in the Quad Cities, plus easily the best April Fools joke in the last twenty years of Prescott media.

In this episode, Erica talks about the paper's genesis and where to get your hands on a copy.

For more info on Read it Here, go to
http://www.readitnews.com/

For more info on Prescott Arts Beat, go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

When you think of a blog, or weblog, you may think of someone writing from the busy, Internet-centric communities, like San Francisco, Washington D.C., etc.

But rural folks got broadband too. Prescott has been blessed with a pretty vibrant blogging community right from the git go and its growing almost on a daily basis.

Recently, a group of 16 bloggers and blogger wannabes got together at The Raven Cafe to nosh and talk. Since the Coyote Radio studios are in the same building, we decided to head back to the studio and mark the day with a few interviews.

In this episode, we hear from Tom Steele, author of "The Truth P.V."

A retired businessman, former Prescott Valley City Council member and all around political gadfly, Tom doesn't shy away from putting uncomfortable questions to power brokers in that burgeoning StripMall Empire on the other side of Bullwacker Hill.

To check out his blog, go to
http://thetruthpv.com/

To check out other local blogs go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/LocalBlogging.html

When you think of a blog, or weblog, you may think of someone writing from the busy, Internet-centric communities, like San Francisco, Washington D.C., etc.

But rural folks got broadband too. Prescott has been blessed with a pretty vibrant blogging community right from the git go and its growing almost on a daily basis.

Recently, a group of 16 bloggers and blogger wannabes got together at The Raven Cafe to nosh and talk. Since the Coyote Radio studios are in the same building, we decided to head back to the studio and mark the day with a few interviews.

In this episode, we hear from Dina, author of "That Girl Dina," a madcap self-portrait of a small town girl grown up and dealing with raising her own kid, making her own way and trying to improve her French.

She will crack you up and you'll find yourself wishing you had a friend like this to invite over for hot choclate on cold, wet Sundays. (Unless you live in Arizona, where we substitute cold, dry Sundays)

To check out her blog, go to
http://thatgirldina.blogspot.com/

To check out other local blogs go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/LocalBlogging.html

When you think of a blog, or weblog, you may think of someone writing from the busy, Internet-centric communities, like San Francisco, Washington D.C., etc.

But rural folks got broadband too. Prescott has been blessed with a pretty vibrant blogging community right from the git go and its growing almost on a daily basis.

Recently, a group of 16 bloggers and blogger wannabes got together at The Raven Cafe to nosh and talk. Since the Coyote Radio studios are in the same building, we decided to head back to the studio and mark the day with a few interviews.

In this episode, we hear from Sadira, the author of "Fooleswoode." Sadira owns a great little clothing shop in Prescott, called Snap! Snap!

Her blog is an amazing mix of crafts, alt homemaking, child rearing and, let's be honest, sock puppet fetish. And you cannot stop reading it. Which is charming in itself.

To check out her blog, go to
http://foolsewoode.blogspot.com/

To check out other local blogs go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/LocalBlogging.html

When you think of a blog, or weblog, you may think of someone writing from the busy, Internet-centric communities, like San Francisco, Washington D.C., etc.

But rural folks got broadband too. Prescott has been blessed with a pretty vibrant blogging community right from the git go and its growing almost on a daily basis.

Recently, a group of 16 bloggers and blogger wannabes got together at The Raven Cafe to nosh and talk. Since the Coyote Radio studios are in the same building, we decided to head back to the studio and mark the day with a few interviews.

In this episode, we hear from Granny J, the author of "Walking Prescott." J is the linchpin of this young writing community and a casts a very long shadow in local street photography.

To check out her blog, go to
http://walkingprescott.blogspot.com/

To check out other local blogs go to
http://www.coyoteradio.org/LocalBlogging.html

Fresh eyes on an old landscape: Mike B is new to the photography racket but has jumped in with both feet and started making some serious waves here in Northern AZ.

In this episode, Mike comes face to face with the challenge which has broken less formidable photogs, Andrew's 5 Big Questions:in which we learn why Mike always makes it to the potluck early, what's your best use for $100 dollars in phtoography and which country the UK resides in.

To find out more about Mike B and his work, click on
http://www.iammikeb.com/

To find out more about Coyote Radio, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org

Fresh eyes on an old landscape: Mike B is new to the photography racket but has jumped in with both feet and started making some serious waves here in Northern AZ.

In this episode, Mike takes a break, Andrew tells you where to find the most up-to-date calendar of events for arts andculture in the Prescott area and then there's the little matter of an idea he's had.

To find out more about Mike B and his work, click on
http://www.iammikeb.com/

To find out more about Coyote Radio, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org

Fresh eyes on an old landscape: Mike B is new to the photography racket but has jumped in with both feet and started making some serious waves here in Northern AZ.

In this episode, we talk about the changing face of Yavapai County and the palce which bring him back, time after time, with camera in hand.

To find out more about Mike B and his work, click on
http://www.iammikeb.com/

To find out more about Coyote Radio, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org

Fresh eyes on an old landscape: Mike B is new to the photography racket but has jumped in with both feet and started making some serious waves here in Northern AZ.

In this episode, we talk about his process from lens to website, how shooting through the viewfinder changes the way you see and how uptight some photographers get about their "secret methods."

To find out more about Mike B and his work, click on
http://www.iammikeb.com/

To find out more about Coyote Radio, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org

How many artists does it take to make an "art movement?" Well, in the case of Juanita and Royce, you really only need two.

Both of them are outstanding artists in their own right, with their work shown on Prescott's Whiskey Row as well as other fine venues. More than that, both of them brim with amazing community building projects as well as a fine appreciation for life, liberty and the pursuit of "wackiness."

In this episode, Juanita and Royce face the penetrating rays of Andrew's 5 Big Questions: in which we learn the icky colors, which cars call out for art and what's the Epicenter of Wacky in the Quad Cities.

For more information about Juanita and Royce's art projects, click on
http://www.zenzibar.com/

For more information about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

How many artists does it take to make an "art movement?" Well, in the case of Juanita and Royce, you really only need two.

Both of them are outstanding artists in their own right, with their work shown on Prescott's Whiskey Row as well as other fine venues. More than that, both of them brim with amazing community building projects as well as a fine appreciation for life, liberty and the pursuit of "wackiness."

In this episode, we talk about Club Amphibia - the massive new shade installation Royce and friends are building for this year's Burning Man Festival and Tsunami-on-the-Square Performing Art Festival's newest fundraiser Jazz and Pie (April 22) - featuring yes, homemade pies and a lot of them plus the groovy tunesof the Jackson-Jones Jazz Trio, with a plethora of kid activities as well, in the Smoki Museum's Pueblo.

For more information about Juanita and Royce's art projects, click on
http://www.zenzibar.com/

For more information about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

How many artists does it take to make an "art movement?" Well, in the case of Juanita and Royce, you really only need two.

Both of them are outstanding artists in their own right, with their work shown on Prescott's Whiskey Row as well as other fine venues. More than that, both of them brim with amazing community building projects as well as a fine appreciation for life, liberty and the pursuit of "wackiness."

In this episode, we talk about how Prescott became one of the Great Art Car Cities of Arizona, why silicone can't be beat, plans for the 3rd Annual Art on Wheels Parade (noon, June 16) and new uses for valet parking.

For more information about Juanita and Royce's art projects, click on
http://www.zenzibar.com/

For more information about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

How many artists does it take to make an "art movement?" Well, in the case of Juanita and Royce, you really only need two.

Both of them are outstanding artists in their own right, with their work shown on Prescott's Whiskey Row as well as other fine venues. More than that, both of them brim with amazing community building projects as well as a fine appreciation for life, liberty and the pursuit of "wackiness."

In this episode, we talk about their bike decorating plans for Earth Day (April 21), the vehicle decorating impulse, what teenagers think about creating art and a fine rendition of "The Pledge of Allegiance to the Planet" is enjoyed by all.

For more information about Juanita and Royce's art projects, click on
http://www.zenzibar.com/

For more information about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

The 9th Annual Tsunami on the Square Performing Arts Festival approaches. Can it be?! Yep, the season is upon us. That most impossible of phenoms, the tidal wave of cultural washes over Courthouse Square in Prescott, Arizona the 3rd weekend in June.

Grown from a bunch of performance artists and art lovers sharing tabouli sitting around Jay Ruby's living room talking about how to make a truly impossible, beautiful, meaningful all-ages art event to the free festival bringing thousands of people from all over the West face to face with the impossible possibilities that abound.

In this episode, Executive Director Susan DeFreitas (pictured at right) and Program Director Salli Maxwell (pictured . . . well you guessed it) gird up their berets and take on Andrew's 5 Big Questions, not to mention cook books, small children on stilts and an intruiging job opportunity.

(As it would happen, Andrew's microphone died during the interview leaving him strangely absent at times - think of it as the e.e. cummings School of Journalism and self-deprecation)

For more info on Tsunami on the Square, click on
http://www.tsunamionthesquare.org/

For more info about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Susan and Salli take a break while Andrew, strangely recovered from his loss of mic, pontificates about partnerships between arts organizations and the changing landscape of fundraising events in Yavapai County.

The 9th Annual Tsunami on the Square Performing Arts Festival approaches. Can it be?! Yep, the season is upon us. That most impossible of phenoms, the tidal wave of cultural washes over Courthouse Square in Prescott, Arizona the 3rd weekend in June.

Grown from a bunch of performance artists and art lovers sharing tabouli sitting around Jay Ruby's living room talking about how to make a truly impossible, beautiful, meaningful all-ages art event to the free festival bringing thousands of people from all over the West face to face with the impossible possibilities that abound.

In this episode, Executive Director Susan DeFreitas (pictured at right) and Program Director Salli Maxwell (pictured . . . well you guessed it) talk about this year's line-up of acts, how a skitmercial comes to be, this year's innovation involving alternative transportation and how you, yes you, can run away and be part of the circus too.

(As it would happen, Andrew's microphone died during the interview leaving him strangely absent at times - think of it as the e.e. cummings School of Journalism and self-deprecation)

For more info on Tsunami on the Square, click on
http://www.tsunamionthesquare.org/

For more info about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

The 9th Annual Tsunami on the Square Performing Arts Festival approaches. Can it be?! Yep, the season is upon us. That most impossible of phenoms, the tidal wave of cultural washes over Courthouse Square in Prescott, Arizona the 3rd weekend in June.

Grown from a bunch of performance artists and art lovers sharing tabouli sitting around Jay Ruby's living room talking about how to make a truly impossible, beautiful, meaningful all-ages art event to the free festival bringing thousands of people from all over the West face to face with the impossible possibilities that abound.

In this episode, Executive Director Susan DeFreitas (pictured at right) and Program Director Salli Maxwell (pictured . . . well you guessed it) talk about the skitmercial - that unique art form linking donors and the event itself.

(As it would happen, Andrew's microphone died during the interview leaving him strangely absent at times - think of it as the e.e. cummings School of Journalism and self-deprecation)

For more info on Tsunami on the Square, click on
http://www.tsunamionthesquare.org/

For more info about Prescott Arts Beat, click on
http://www.coyoteradio.org/

Last night, under cover of darkness, a mysterious envelope was slipped under the door of Coyote Radio's Studio A in The Raven Cafe building.

Very little is known about the contents of this missive. It contained the picture seen above and a primitive home-made CD, crudely fashioned from Reynolds Wrap and a beer coaster.

What you will hear may shock you.

We can only take this as a dark portent of our missing co-host and the shape of things to come.

When you talk about historic architecture in Prescott, Arizona, heck, when you talk about seeing a community need and stepping up to organize a solution, Elisabeth Ruffner's name heads the list.

Hyperbole? Let's see . . . She was instrumental in creating one of the most dynamic local historic preservation movements in the United States, putting a stamp on the skyline and aesthetic of our town.

In the 1950s, Elisabeth helped found Prescott Community Hospital and Auxiliary. In the early 1970s, she helped organize a bond drive for a modern library building to house an operation bursting out of the aging 1903 Carnegie Library building and inspired the restoration of the old Carnegie Library to its former glory.

In 1973, Elisabeth co-founded the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council, and in 1974 became the founding president of the Yavapai Heritage Foundation. When the delightful Victorian Bashford House, former home of Territorial Attorney General William Coles Bashford was about to be torn down to make room for a Jack-in-the-Box restaurant, she helped organize an emergency fundraising drive to save the building and move it to the grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum.

With all this to her credit, what drove her to appear on our little show?

Well, in this last episode, Elisabeth Ruffner contends with Andrew's 5 Big Questions, in which Elisabeth explains what constitutes an historic "hot date," the most unlikely place for cactus in Prescott and her nominee for Arizona's State Hot Dish.

If you enjoy this conversation, please stop by
http://www.cityofprescott.net/leadership/boards/preservation.php
or visit KYXS-Coyote Radio, Prescott's Community Radio Group, at http://www.coyoteradio.org/

When you talk about historic architecture in Prescott, Arizona, heck, when you talk about seeing a community need and stepping up to organize a solution, Elisabeth Ruffner's name heads the list.

While Elisabeth takes a break, JT and Andrew talk about JT's impending move to Flagstaff and the changing cultural scene when moving from small town Prescott to the Coconino hi-life of Flagstaff.

And, if you enjoy this conversation, please stop by
http://www.cityofprescott.net/leadership/boards/preservation.php
or visit KYXS-Coyote Radio, Prescott's Community Radio Group, at http://www.coyoteradio.org/

When you talk about historic architecture in Prescott, Arizona, heck, when you talk about seeing a community need and stepping up to organize a solution, Elisabeth Ruffner's name heads the list.

Hyperbole? Let's see . . . She was instrumental in creating one of the most dynamic local historic preservation movements in the United States, putting a stamp on the skyline and aesthetic of our town.

In the 1950s, Elisabeth helped found Prescott Community Hospital and Auxiliary. In the early 1970s, she helped organize a bond drive for a modern library building to house an operation bursting out of the aging 1903 Carnegie Library building and inspired the restoration of the old Carnegie Library to its former glory.

In 1973, Elisabeth co-founded the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council, and in 1974 became the founding president of the Yavapai Heritage Foundation. When the delightful Victorian Bashford House, former home of Territorial attorney general William Coles Bashford was about to be torn down to make room for a Jack in the Box restaurant, she helped organize an emergency fundraising drive to save the building and move it to the grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum.

With all this to her credit, what drove her to appear on our little show? Well, in this episode, Elisabeth Ruffner explains how Prescott became the first city in the state of Arizona to have its own arts and culture commision and JT fends of an allegation of wearing a cowboy hat under false pretenses. Join us, won't you?

And, if you enjoy this conversation, please stop by
http://www.cityofprescott.net/leadership/boards/preservation.php
or visit KYXS-Coyote Radio, Prescott's Community Radio Group, at http://www.coyoteradio.org/

When you talk about historic architecture in Prescott, Arizona, heck, when you talk about seeing a community need and stepping up to organize a solution, Elisabeth Ruffner's name heads the list.

Hyperbole? Let's see . . . She was instrumental in creating one of the most dynamic local historic preservation movements in the United States, putting a stamp on the skyline and aesthetic of our town.

In the 1950s, Elisabeth helped found Prescott Community Hospital and Auxiliary. In the early 1970s, she helped organize a bond drive for a modern library building to house an operation bursting out of the aging 1903 Carnegie Library building and inspired the restoration of the old Carnegie Library to its former glory.

In 1973, Elisabeth co-founded the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council, and in 1974 became the founding president of the Yavapai Heritage Foundation. When the delightful Victorian Bashford House, former home of Territorial attorney general William Coles Bashford was about to be torn down to make room for a Jack in the Box restaurant, she helped organize an emergency fundraising drive to save the building and move it to the grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum.

With all this to her credit, what drove her to appear on our little show? Well, in this episode, Elisabeth Ruffner talks about what makes a building honestly historic or honestly contemporary.

Join us, won't you? And, if you enjoy this conversation, please stop by
http://www.cityofprescott.net/leadership/boards/preservation.php
or visit KYXS-Coyote Radio, Prescott's Community Radio Group, at http://www.coyoteradio.org/

JT Tannous, the founder of the Prescott Arts Beat radio show, heard here by podcast and over 89.5FM on KJZA, has something he wants to tell you.

Its going to break some hearts and inspire others. Which will it be for you?

Newt Lynn is truly a man of many, many talents.

Besides being a singer/songwriter, podcaster and author, Newt is a member of the brain trust who pulled off a truly great little venue for the arts: The Raven Cafe in Prescott, Arizona.

At the Raven, Newt oversees a cozy mix of high-end hand-crafted beer/wine/cuisine, startlingly good small-town art, arresting architecture and a steady parade of 100% amazing musical artists.

In this episode, we bedevil Newt with Andrew's 5 Big Questions, which includes what Ronald Reagan could do for Newt, his connection to rotisserie chicken and oh, so much more!

Remember, Prescott Arts - that's our beat!

For more info on The Raven Cafe, check out
http://www.ravencafe.com/

For more info on Newt Lynn's personal music, check out
http://www.newtlynn.com/

Newt Lynn is truly a man of many, many talents.

Besides being a singer/songwriter, podcaster and author, Newt is a member of the brain trust who pulled off a truly great little venue for the arts: The Raven Cafe in Prescott, Arizona.

At the Raven, Newt oversees a cozy mix of high-end hand-crafted beer/wine/cuisine, startlingly good small-town art, arresting architecture and a steady parade of 100% amazing musical artists.

In this episode, we roll out the week's art calendar, including both a world premiere event by Blue Rose Theatre and a visit by, GASP! Wayne Newton.

For more info on The Raven Cafe, check out
http://www.ravencafe.com/

For more info on Newt Lynn's personal music, check out
http://www.newtlynn.com/

Newt Lynn is truly a man of many, many talents.

Besides being a singer/songwriter, podcaster and author, Newt is a member of the brain trust who pulled off a truly great little venue for the arts: The Raven Cafe in Prescott, Arizona.

At the Raven, Newt oversees a cozy mix of high-end hand-crafted beer/wine/cuisine, startlingly good small-town art, arresting architecture and a steady parade of 100% amazing musical artists.

In this episode, Newt talks about "let the chefs throw out the regular menu and do whatever they want to do night (Mondays)," programming the eclectic and frequently changing mix of artwork displayed in both halves of the building, what makes for a good movie nite on the big screen(Tuesdays" and what kind of bands they are looking to book on the main stage.

For more info on The Raven Cafe, check out
http://www.ravencafe.com/

For more info on Newt Lynn's personal music, check out
http://www.newtlynn.com/

Newt Lynn is truly a man of many, many talents.

Besides being a singer/songwriter, podcaster and author, Newt is a member of the brain trust who pulled off a truly great little venue for the arts: The Raven Cafe in Prescott, Arizona.

At the Raven, Newt oversees a cozy mix of high-end hand-crafted beer/wine/cuisine, startlingly good small-town art, arresting architecture and a steady parade of 100% amazing musical artists.

In this episode, Newt explains the genesis of the Raven Cafe and how they came to be situated in their historic digs on Cortez Street, one block from Courthouse Square.

When Adam Mikos became Head Curator of the Smoki Museum in Prescott, Arizona, he began dreaming about a show - an impossible show.

One that would allow the museum to really live their commitment to showcasing Native American Culture and Arts in a very dramatic fashion.

And that show is about to open: "Warrior Elder: Paintings by Leonard Peltier."

The show not only highlights the impressive paintings springing from the life experiences of Mr. Peltier, it also revisits the reasons for his very controversial incarceration.

Listen in to learn about this once in a lifetime show.

When Adam Mikos became Head Curator of the Smoki Museum in Prescott, Arizona, he began dreaming about a show - an impossible show.

One that would allow the museum to really live their commitment to showcasing Native American Culture and Arts in a very dramatic fashion.

And that show is about to open: "Warrior Elder: Paintings by Leonard Peltier."

The show not only highlights the impressive paintings springing from the life experiences of Mr. Peltier, it also revisits the reasons for his very controversial incarceration.

Listen in to learn about this once in a lifetime show.

When Adam Mikos became Head Curator of the Smoki Museum in Prescott, Arizona, he began dreaming about a show - an impossible show.

One that would allow the museum to really live their commitment to showcasing Native American Culture and Arts in a very dramatic fashion.

And that show is about to open: "Warrior Elder: Paintings by Leonard Peltier."

The show not only highlights the impressive paintings springing from the life experiences of Mr. Peltier, it also revisits the reasons for his very controversial incarceration.

Listen in to learn about this once in a lifetime show.

When Adam Mikos became Head Curator of the Smoki Museum in Prescott, Arizona, he began dreaming about a show - an impossible show. One that would allow the museum to really live their commitment to showcasing Native American Culture and Arts in a very dramatic fashion.

And that show is about to open: "Warrior Elder: Paintings by Leonard Peltier."

The show not only highlights the impressive paintings springing from the life experiences of Mr. Peltier, it also revisits the reasons for his very controversial incarceration.

Listen in to learn about this once in a lifetime show.

The 18th Annual J.S. Acker Musical Showcase took place this year in downtown Prescott, AZ.

Known simply as "Acker Night" in the Prescott community, The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase has become a highlight of the holiday season and one of Prescott's favorite hometown events.

This free, annual, holiday event showcases the many talented musicians in the Prescott area in a most unique way. More than 95 downtown businesses open their doors to host over 100 musical groups of every genre, almost all of them local professional or non-professional musicians, turning Prescott’s downtown into a veritable smorgasboard of entertainment for the thousands of patrons who come out to enjoy the event each year.

Mr. Acker first moved to Prescott, Arizona in the early 1900's, originally ran a general store that provided among other things, school and music supplies to children.

After a short absence Acker returned to Prescott in the 1930's and operated a real estate company. During that time, he began accumulating parcels of property around the community.

When Mr. Acker died in 1955, he left a number of those parcels of land to the City of Prescott, to be used for parks and music programs for children.

In 1988 Prescott resident LaVon Anderson, who was a strong advocate of children's music program herself, had a dream to mesh music and Prescott's historic downtown together in a memorable event.

Music and the Christmas holidays was a natural pairing and she used that marriage to spearhead the J.S. Acker Musical Showcase in December 1988. The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase was quick to take off. The event now features over 95 Prescott downtown businesses with over 100 musicians.

How can you help:
Please help support The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase by volunteering your time, talent, or with financial assistance. The showcase committee is always in need of volunteers and area sponsors to help with this event.

To assist financially, please send your tax deductible contribution to:

The J.S. Acker Music Park Association Inc.
P.O. Box 12677
Prescott, Arizona 86304

or make your contribution in memory of someone special.

To find out more about this event, visit
http://www.ackershowcase.com/

To find more podcasts of Prescott Arts Beat, visit
http://www.coyoteradio.org

The 18th Annual J.S. Acker Musical Showcase took place this year in downtown Prescott, AZ.

Known simply as "Acker Night" in the Prescott community, The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase has become a highlight of the holiday season and one of Prescott's favorite hometown events.

This free, annual, holiday event showcases the many talented musicians in the Prescott area in a most unique way. More than 95 downtown businesses open their doors to host over 100 musical groups of every genre, almost all of them local professional or non-professional musicians, turning Prescott’s downtown into a veritable smorgasboard of entertainment for the thousands of patrons who come out to enjoy the event each year.

Mr. Acker first moved to Prescott, Arizona in the early 1900's, originally ran a general store that provided among other things, school and music supplies to children.

After a short absence Acker returned to Prescott in the 1930's and operated a real estate company. During that time, he began accumulating parcels of property around the community.

When Mr. Acker died in 1955, he left a number of those parcels of land to the City of Prescott, to be used for parks and music programs for children.

In 1988 Prescott resident LaVon Anderson, who was a strong advocate of children's music program herself, had a dream to mesh music and Prescott's historic downtown together in a memorable event.

Music and the Christmas holidays was a natural pairing and she used that marriage to spearhead the J.S. Acker Musical Showcase in December 1988. The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase was quick to take off. The event now features over 95 Prescott downtown businesses with over 100 musicians.

How can you help:
Please help support The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase by volunteering your time, talent, or with financial assistance. The showcase committee is always in need of volunteers and area sponsors to help with this event.

To assist financially, please send your tax deductible contribution to:

The J.S. Acker Music Park Association Inc.
P.O. Box 12677
Prescott, Arizona 86304

or make your contribution in memory of someone special.

To find out more about this event, visit
http://www.ackershowcase.com/

To find more podcasts of Prescott Arts Beat, visit
http://www.coyoteradio.org

The 18th Annual J.S. Acker Musical Showcase took place this year in downtown Prescott, AZ.

Known simply as "Acker Night" in the Prescott community, The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase has become a highlight of the holiday season and one of Prescott's favorite hometown events.

This free, annual, holiday event showcases the many talented musicians in the Prescott area in a most unique way. More than 95 downtown businesses open their doors to host over 100 musical groups of every genre, almost all of them local professional or non-professional musicians, turning Prescott’s downtown into a veritable smorgasboard of entertainment for the thousands of patrons who come out to enjoy the event each year.

Mr. Acker first moved to Prescott, Arizona in the early 1900's, originally ran a general store that provided among other things, school and music supplies to children.

After a short absence Acker returned to Prescott in the 1930's and operated a real estate company. During that time, he began accumulating parcels of property around the community.

When Mr. Acker died in 1955, he left a number of those parcels of land to the City of Prescott, to be used for parks and music programs for children.

In 1988 Prescott resident LaVon Anderson, who was a strong advocate of children's music program herself, had a dream to mesh music and Prescott's historic downtown together in a memorable event.

Music and the Christmas holidays was a natural pairing and she used that marriage to spearhead the J.S. Acker Musical Showcase in December 1988. The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase was quick to take off. The event now features over 95 Prescott downtown businesses with over 100 musicians.

How can you help:
Please help support The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase by volunteering your time, talent, or with financial assistance. The showcase committee is always in need of volunteers and area sponsors to help with this event.

To assist financially, please send your tax deductible contribution to:

The J.S. Acker Music Park Association Inc.
P.O. Box 12677
Prescott, Arizona 86304

or make your contribution in memory of someone special.

To learn more about this event, visit
http://www.ackershowcase.com/

Prescott Arts Beat interview with Angie Johnson-Schmit and Tiff B. discussing Coyote Radio Theater's 7th Annual Day of the Dead Dinner Show fundraising event. The show will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ.

Prescott Arts Beat interview with Angie Johnson-Schmit and Tiff B. discussing Coyote Radio Theater's 7th Annual Day of the Dead Dinner Show fundraising event. The show will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ.

A comedy sketch from last year's show is included.

Part 1 of interview with Angie Johnson-Schmit and Tiffany Boehle discussing Coyote Radio Theater's 7th Annual Day of the Dead Dinner Show fundraising event to be held on November 11, 2006 at the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ.

Includes a comedy sketch from last year's Day of the Dead event.

The last of our 4 part interview with the hardest working woman in historical theatre, Jody Drake. And in this episode, Jody faces our dreaded "Andrew's 5 Big Questions" - the hot seat that has crushed lesser creative types here in rural Northern Arizona.

To hear this in action, simply visit our website www.CoyoteRadio.org.

Hear more of Jodi's smiling, impetuous take on small town theatre. She'll bring a smile to your face and you'll find yourself paintin' flats in no time!

Prescott, Arizona has many treasures, both earthly and civilized. Jody, as a force of nature, is a little bit of both.

Prescott Arts Beat from Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, features an interview with the hardest working woman in Northern Arizona drama, Jody Drake.

Jody is a hometown writer/producer/director/actress who specializes in original plays delving into the history and culture of the Central Arizona Highlands.

If you like what you hear, don't forget to check out the rest of Coyote Radio, Prescott Community Radio Group, at www.CoyoteRadio.org.