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Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet Classes

Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet 300 E. Gurley Street, Prescott

The Academy offers a wide variety of workshops, courses and certification programs. See website for details. Located at 300 E. Gurley St. in downtown Prescott.

Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit Course

Compass Training Center 3926 Shooting Range Rd., Chino Valley

Arizona 8-hour concealed weapons permit course includes classroom and shooting facility training and covers all aspects of safe gun handling and applicable state laws. See website for required equipment, course eligibility and to register. Morning: classroom instruction. Afternoon: learn to implement the fundamentals and drills learned during the classroom portion. Additional classes in Aug. include ... Read more

Explore Prescott’s Western Heritage

Prescott Western Heritage Center 156 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott

The Western Heritage Center is located on Historic Whiskey Row and is open Wednesday through Sunday. Explore the exhibits and learn about Prescott’s western history and culture. The WHC also hosts lectures and book signings. See Facebook page for event updates. Free admission!

Bronzesmith Foundry Tour

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry and Gallery 7331 E. 2nd St, Prescott Valley

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday at 11:00 AM. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $20 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome.

$20

Ladies Day Thursdays

Ladies Day is celebrated on Thursdays at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos! Ladies Day Hot Seat winners may receive $250 cash from 4:00-6:00 PM, are eligible to earn $10 in Gold Rewards and may enjoy food specials at both casinos! Must be a Gold Rush Club member to participate. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP.

Live Music at the Back Alley Wine Bar: STEFnROCK

Back Alley Wine Bar 156 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott

Singer-songwriter Open Mic every Tue. from 6:00-9:00 PM, hosted by Andrew Deering. Live music: Thu. 8/8 STEFnROCK 5:00-8:00 PM, Fri. 8/9 Jim Sobo & Howling Wolf Tour 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat. 8/10 Elvin Killerbee & Gary Vanslyke 6:30-9:30 PM, Sun. 8/11 Sunday Funday with the Back Alley Cats 3:00-6:00 PM. See website for live music updates. ... Read more

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Big Daddy D and the Dynamites

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott

Today’s concert by Big Daddy D and the Dynamites starts at 6:30 PM. The Summer Concert Series takes place at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Free admission. Bring a blanket or chair. See website for schedule.

Free

36th Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering: Dave Stamey

Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott

Evening Show — Headliner is musician Dave Stamey, who has made it his life’s work to celebrate the rural American west. He has been a cowboy, a mule packer, a dude wrangler — and is now one of the most popular Western entertainers.Additional Thursday night performers: Gail Steiger — Host, Rik “Yonder” Goodell — Poet, ... Read more