Marshall Trimble at Blue Rose Theater

                        Sharlot Hall Museum’s Blue Rose Theater presents Marshall Trimble on Saturday, August 30, 2008 for two performances in the Museum Center Gallery.  Known as Arizona’s Official State Historian, Trimble is a writer, speaker, folksinger and storyteller.  His performances are a delightful mix of  all his talents, and he is much beloved in our state. 

                        Trimble bought a used Gibson guitar for $5 in 1958 and taught himself to play while listening to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash records.          In 1968, a moving visit to the site of Custer’s Last Stand in Montana helped him to decide to dedicate his life to teaching, singing, and writing stories about the American West. “Having Marshall perform on our Blue Rose Theater stage is an honor and a rare privilege,” said Jody Drake, Artistic Director.  “He’s a piece of home for us all.”

• Event: Marshall Trimble performs at the Blue Rose Theater

•  When: Saturday, August 30, 2008. 2pm and 7:30pm

•  Where: Sharlot Hall Museum Gallery  415 W. Gurley Street in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza

•  Cost:  $12 General admission, $10 Museum members

•  More Info:Jody Drake, 928/445-3122, or go to www.sharlot.org     

   Photo credit Dave Siebert                   

Sharlot Hall Museum Needs Docents for 4th Grade Program 

            In an effort to expand its educational outreach, the Sharlot Hall Museum is looking for new docents for a hands-on history learning program that focuses on fourth graders. 

            The Museum’s Education Department hosts schoolchildren from all over the state, and as far away as California, who come to learn about Territorial Arizona.  Museum Director, John Langellier,  secured  a grant which allowed the purchase of a variety of historic artifacts.  The items are used in ways to enlighten and educate kids about life on the frontier.  Docents are needed to guide the fourth graders through the tour.

             Acquisition of the historic objects enabled Curator Mick Woodcock, Assistant Education Curator Gretchen Guice, and Museum volunteer, Lori Brandman (who is also a University of Arizona Education coordinator) to create a curriculum better suited to meet Arizona history requirements for fourth grade students.  This new program utilizes a dynamic interactive approach.  It features real people as historic characters and fun activities with artifacts that teach in a meaningful way.

             Students will learn about Pauline Weaver, a hunter and trapper and Prescott’s first citizen, by handling primitive survival implements.  They will understand the agony and glory of gold mining when they see the implements the early miners used.  The military comes to life with equipment  and uniforms.  They’ll visit an early Prescott general store, choose and weigh items, ring up sales on a vintage register and handle cash.  Through this program, children will use math skills and learn about Arizona’s economic development, discover secret details about Victorian society and ranching life on the frontier.

             Volunteers can integrate into the program with minimal training.  They are not required to have a teaching background, just a love of working with children.  Docent classes begin September 16 in the Sharlot Hall Museum Center Gallery, 415 W. Gurley St. in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.  For more information please call Gretchen Guice at 445-3122, ext. 19 or email gretchen @sharlot.org.

Four New Members Elected to Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees   
                   

            Raymond Hanna, Charles R. Hastings, Aaron Meisheid and Edward J. Williams, Ph.D. have been elected to the Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees. They join re-elected Board members Steve Gaber, Dr. Robert Kravetz and Richard Williams. Trustees Barbara Gilliss, Earlene Hunt, Ernest Jones, Sr., Nick Malouff, Comer Wadzeck, Pamela Wickstrom, Mark Yadron, and President Ed Kurowski comprise the remainder of the Museum’s Board.   

            Ray Hanna has been an Arizona resident since 1960. He and wife, Lanette, have three children and have both practiced law in Yavapai County since 1992.  Hanna is the First Vice President of the State Bar of Arizona and has just been installed as President-elect of the State Bar of Arizona.           

            Charles “Chick” Hastings has previously served two terms on the Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees.  He’s retired from a distinguished career in law which includes being Yavapai County Attorney, serving with the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council and the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.  He considers himself a true westerner and is interested in preserving and promoting the cultural values of the American West. 

            Aaron Meisheid was elected to the Board in April, to fill the remaining term of departed Board member Tim Moynahan. He is a native Arizonan and a graduate of Prescott High School and University of Arizona.  Meisheid has been very involved with many local charities, and is the general manager of the Gurley St. Grill.

             Edward J. Williams Ph.D. is professor emeritus of Comparative Politics and Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona; and program scholar, Arizona Humanities Council.  He earned his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in 1966.  In Prescott, Williams serves as president of the Sister City Association, as a member of the board of the Alpine Villas Homeowners, and as a volunteer at the Sharlot Hall Museum.

             Museum Director, John Langellier, is pleased to have the newest members on-board.  “It is imperative we have community leaders who actively provide guidance and vision for the Museum.  The new members, along with those who are continuing, readily accept this responsibility.  Because we are undergoing major expansion, their role is more important than ever.  We truly are blessed by their generous willingness to serve.”

             The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.  For more information, call 445-3122, or go to www.sharlot.org .

Prescott Resident is Winner at Sharlot Hall Museum’s Indian Art Market
Prescott resident, Sue McDonald, is the winner of a drawing held on the last day of the Prescott Indian Art Market.  McDonald won a beautiful silver and turquoise bolo tie which was donated by Hualapai Indian artists George and Donna Bennett. This popular heritage festival on the grounds of Sharlot Hall Museum the second weekend of every July has grown over the last eleven years to become one of the most esteemed Indian art markets in the Southwest.

 An anticipated event at the Market is the presentation of the “People’s Choice   Award.”  Visitors are given a voting ballot upon entrance and asked to cast their choice for a favorite artist.  An individual’s ballot is also a raffle ticket, and  after all the votes are counted, the ballot/raffle ticket forms are put into a barrel and one is selected as the grand prize winner.  McDonald was the lucky one.

   “Not only was it exciting to win a prize,” McDonald says, “It’s such a lovely      piece!  I may even let my husband, Charlie, wear it!” 

The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, noon to 4pm.  For more information, call 445-3122 or go to www.sharlot.org  .

Aug. 8

1876:  Dr. Walter Reed reported for duty as post surgeon for Fort Lowell.

1930:  cloudbursts over the state caused extensive damage. A trestle gave away near Winslow and the Santa Fe eastbound passenger train dropped into a wash. Two were killed and 39 injured. Nogales was swept by a wall of water which filled streets, leaving four dead and hundreds homeless. The Red Cross and Salvation Army rushed aid.

1933:  Arizona became the 21st state to sanction the repeal of national prohibition in a landslide vote.

Aug. 9

1860:  Sylvester Mowry became the owner of the Patagonia Mine for which he paid $22,500.

1909:  a party of six men with Dean Byron Cummings, archaeologist from the University of Arizona, became the first white men to see the Betatakin Ruins.

1913:  25 citizens of Douglas were sworn in as special officers and armed for the purpose of patrolling the city at night to stop crime.

Arizona History Archives

Sharlot Hall Museum Needs Donations for Yard Sale

                 Don’t toss it!  The volunteers at Sharlot Hall Museum are looking for donations for the Museum’s annual Yard Sale on Saturday, September 13.  Proceeds from the sale will help send volunteers to the biannual National Docent Symposium in October 2009.

                 Volunteer chairwoman Louise O’Neill says almost any item would be appreciated, including furniture, antiques and collectibles, working appliances, home décor and housewares, holiday decorations, musical instruments, garden and yard items, sporting goods, tools, records and CDs,  books, jewelry and accessories, linens and bedding, and toys.  “Although we’ll accept clean and gently used children’s clothing,” Louise adds, “we ask that you don’t bring adult apparel.” 

                Donations can be dropped off from 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday at the west doors of the Museum Center by the equipment shop.  On Saturday and Sunday between noon and 4pm, items can be brought to the front desk of the Museum Center.  Contributions will be accepted until September 12.    Acknowledgments for donations will be available. The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley Street, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.

                 Karen Churchill, Sharlot Hall Museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, urges the community to clean out “your garage, those drawers and closets, attics and sheds.  Our volunteer corps is so dedicated and devoted to the Museum.  We’d like for as many as possible to be able to attend the National Docent Symposium.  What they learn and come away with makes them more knowledgeable and effective as volunteers and docents.”

                 For more information, please call Churchill at 445-3122, ext. 30, or email kchurchill@sharlot.org.                            

Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures
New Name for Museum Store
The Sharlot Hall Museum store has been renamed Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures. “Everything needs its own distinct, individual identity,” says manager Gayle Schambach. “In a retail establishment, a name creates anticipation of shopping, dependability, ambiance, and memories.  There are thousands of museum stores, but only one Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures.” 

Schambach buys products for the store that are museum mission related, yet are unique and fresh, and which will highlight the visitor’s museum experience.  “I want our customers to take a little piece of Sharlot Hall and the museum home with them.  I want what they buy to create a memory of their encounter.  I’d also like for the local community to think of the store as their special place to find the perfect gift for any occasion.  We have such a large selection of items, you are sure to find something for even the most difficult to buy for.  An added bonus is you don’t have to pay sales tax.”

Schambach  travels to gift shows all over the country to find signature items to fill all the rooms in Bashford House, the Victorian in which the store is housed.  The                 structure was moved to the museum campus in 1974, and is the only remaining Victorian in Prescott that is regularly open to the public. “Our inventory changes daily,” says Schambach.  “Stop in to Sharlot’s TimelessTreasures for a cup of tea and to see what’s new.” 

Where: Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza Hours: 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday More Info: email gayle@sharlot.org or call 928/445-3122

LANDMARK WESTERN MOVIE AND DISCUSSION AT THE
ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM AT PAPAGO PARK

 “Every Tree Has Roots…And Shoots”

                 The Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park presents The Magnificent Seven along with discussion by noted film experts at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July  20, at the Museum, 1300 North College Avenue, Tempe, Arizona. In this program, called “Every Tree Has Roots…And Shoots,” visitors can watch the movie and then hear how it fits in cinematic history—the movies that influenced it, and how it changed movie-making in Hollywood. The program is free with museum admission.

In this landmark film, seven men, each an expert in his own way, protect a Mexican farming village from a small army of bandits. Stars include Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and Eli Wallach. The film is full of action, where showdowns and shootouts combine with introspection and tragic heroism. After The Magnificent Seven, with its ensemble cast, Westerns changed forever, and it became an inspiration for many other films.

After viewing the film and having some light refreshments, the public can join a panel of film experts to discuss the movie. There will be short clips from movies that were inspiration for — and inspired by — The Magnificent Seven. Clips from films such as Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, Robert Aldrich’s The Dirty Dozen, and others, will be springboards for lively discussion among the panel and with the audience.

The panel moderator is Fred Linch. Mr. Linch has lectured on films and organized film festivals throughout Arizona and as far away as Bangkok and Vladivostok. He is a lecturer on cinema with Arizona State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and co-creator of “The Film Forecast.” Fred will draw on film clips and his deep knowledge of movies to keep the audience engaged.

Fred is joined by The Arizona Republic writer Richard Nilsen, as well as film critic Francie Noyes. Richard Nilsen has been an art and film critic with the Republic for many years. His interests span the whole spectrum of the Phoenix cultural scene. Francie Noyes has been a movie writer and film aficionado for more than twenty years.  She was the film critic for City Life magazine, and at the Scottsdale Progress.  Francie is a discussion leader for the Foothills Film Society and is a facilitator at the Scottsdale International Film Festival.

The Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park is the principal museum in the Phoenix metropolitan area covering the changes that have made Arizona what it is today. Concentrating on Arizona in the 20th and 21st centuries, the museum is filled with stories—stories about World War II and its effects in Arizona, stories about the rise of desert cities, and stories about Arizona popular culture. The museum makes stories come alive through hands-on and multimedia displays, children’s activities, and a variety of educational programs.

The Museum is located in Papago Park at 1300 North College Avenue, just north of Curry Road between Mill Avenue and Scottsdale Road, north of the Loop 202. At the intersection of Curry and College, you will see a ball field and our large parking lot. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m.. Admission is $5.00 for adults; $4.00 for seniors and students; children under 12 are free. Parking is free. For further information, please contact the Museum at 480-929-0292.

WINNERS OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR¹S HERITAGE PRESERATION HONOR AWARDS NAMED IN CEREMONYOutstanding Achievement in Preserving State Treasures Recognized
RIO RICO, Arizona ­ The non-profit Arizona Preservation Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Office, in conjunction with the Governo's Office, announced the winners of the 2008 Governo'rs Heritage Preservation Honor Awards at a luncheon ceremony today at the Sixth Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Partnership Conference, "Preservation on the Line."

Each year, 10 awards are given to individuals, businesses, organizations and projects in recognition of outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona's prehistoric and historic patrimony. This year's Honor Award winners are:  

·       The Brunenkant Bakery Building, Florence
·       The Central Commercial Company Building, Kingman
·       The Curley School, Ajo
·       The Franklin Police and Fire High School, Phoenix
·       The James A. Walsh Federal Building, Tucson
·       The McCullough-Price House Restoration, Chandler
·       Noel Stowe, Arizona State University
·       City of Glendale¹s Department of Planning
·       The Santa Cruz County Courthouse, Nogales
·       The Tohono O¹odham Nation Cultural Affairs Office

A panel of judges representing the fields of archaeology, architecture, history, and preservation, as well as a representative from the Governor's Office, selected the winners from nominations submitted from across the state.

In addition, the grand award winner was announced: The Curley School.  The economic development project involved renovating the old seven-acre campus, with buildings dating back to 1919, into artisan lofts, providing 30 new live-work spaces for artists from around the country. The campus also includes an indoor-outdoor community space in the old school auditorium, and a computer lab and classroom space for an arts-based GED program. For more information about the project, visit www.curleyschool.com 

"The purpose of these awards is to promote public awareness of historic preservation in Arizona," said Greg Michael, president of the Arizona Preservation Foundation.
"It is a pleasure to be able to recognize the contributions of those who work to promote historic preservation and who demonstrate excellence in design, execution and a devotion to community."

To view past Honor Award recipients, visit www.azpreservation.org/c_awards.php

The "Preservation on the Line" conference began June 12 and runs through Saturday at the Esplendor Resort in Rio Rico, near Nogales, Arizona, approximately 40 minutes south of Tucson. The conference has brought together more than 300 people interested in current topics in preservation. Proceeds from the event benefit the Arizona Preservation Foundation, which is Arizona¹s only non-profit, statewide historic preservation organization. Next year's conference will be held in June 2009 in Phoenix. More information about the conference, Arizona Preservation Foundation, its goals and its mission, is available at www.azpreservation.org

Celebrate an Old-Fashioned July 4th at the Sharlot Hall Museum
 Join a historical cast of characters for a frolicking Fourth of July on the beautiful grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum.  The Regulators will be there popping up corn and tossing the orneriest revelers in jail!  If you can stay out of the hoosegow, you can play lawn games, join a cake walk and sip lemonade ladled out by the Victorian Society.  There’ll be root beer and old fashioned candy.  The Arizona Rangers will be hanging out in Fort Misery, and you can also catch Troop A of the Rough Riders and the Buscaderos celebrating an old-fashioned Fourth.  Blacksmith Eric LeBlanc will be doing demonstrations in the smithy.  Just watch out for those Shady Ladies!

Bring a picnic and the whole family and claim a nice cool spot by the Museum’s gazebo.  See you there! Friday, July 4, 2008 10am to 5pm  Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley in Prescott 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.Free (Refreshments for sale)  928-445-3122  www.sharlot.org  barbaracook@sharlot.org   *Service dogs are welcome, but no pets please.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center 720 Sheridan AvenueCody, Wyoming 82414

■ The West is just a click away at www.bbhc.org . ■

BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM – WHITNEY GALLERY OF WESTERN ART – PLAINS INDIAN MUSEUM
CODY FIREARMS MUSEUM – DRAPER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY – McCRACKEN RESEARCH LIBRARY Calendar of Upcoming Events

July 14 – 18: Gallery Presenter Roger Broer, Artist, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Plains Indian Museum. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

July 14 – 18: Teaching the Humanities of the West, Larom Summer Institute in Western American Studies. This one-week course is designed for teachers looking to enhance their classroom experience for themselves and their students! This course will teach the humanities of the West through museum collections, primary resources, online resources, and hands-on teaching techniques. The course is designed to meet state identified standards and learning outcomes, while emphasizing enrichment practices that will aid teachers and students in discovering and uncovering our western heritage. It will encompass and unify themes in art, music, social studies, and English. Internet access and e-mail are required. Instructors are Michael Masterson, Renee Dechert, Carol Bryant, and several BBHC curators. Registration required. For more information and fee and registration requirements contact Megan Wasp at 307.578.4028.

July 21 – 25: Gallery Presenter Bruce Graham, Artist, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Whitney Gallery of Western Art. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

July 21 – 25: Gallery Presenter Arthur Amiotte, Artist, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Plains Indian Museum. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at greatchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

July 22 – 24: Celebrating Raptors, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Scientist, educator, and Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Dr. Charles Preston presents three different programs daily exploring the fascinating world of eagles, owls, and other birds of prey living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Jennifer Pils at 307.578.4034 or jenniferp@bbhc.org.

    11 a.m.:        Eagles, Hawks, and Falcons, Coe Auditorium

    1 p.m.:          Identifying and Studying Birds of Prey, Draper Museum of Natural History

    3 p.m.:          Owls, Coe Auditorium

July 26: National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration. “Little Pokes” Rodeo for the kids, gallery spotlights on the cowboy, fiddle and guitar music, and a roundtable discussion. Free with paid BBHC admission.

July 26: Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program Student Exhibition, 3 – 5 p.m. Featuring the original works of the aspiring Native artists participating in the 2008 Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program.

July 26: CFM Records Office open extra hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT)

July 28 – August 1: The Discovery Camp at Silvergate. An overnight camp where students will explore the Greater Yellowstone region. For students entering grades 7, 8, and 9. $250 per student; scholarships available. For more information and an application contact Emily Hansel at emilyh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4110.

July 29 – 31: Tonight! Buffalo Bill! 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (60 minute performances), Coe Auditorium. Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s namesake, William F. Cody, is portrayed by author and actor Bill Mooney as he shares moments and memories of Buffalo Bill’s life. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Debra Elwood at 307.578.4111 or debrae@bbhc.org.

August 5: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions lecture series, 12:15 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Mark Bruscino, Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Ecology of Yellowstone grizzly bears: diet behavior, status, and interactions with other animals and people. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

August 4 – 8: Gallery Presenter George Marcum, Military Doctor History, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cody Firearms Museum Breezeway. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

August 8 – 10: Maynard Dixon: Art and Spirit, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Please join us as producer and director Jayne McKay holds a special screening of this documentary that won the 2008 Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Documentary. After each presentation, McKay will host a ten minute Q & A session. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Debra Elwood at debrae@bbhc.org or 307.578.4111.

August 11 – 14: Museum Discovery Camp. Discover the natural and cultural world of the Cody region at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and on daily field trips. For students entering grades 4, 5, and 6. $75 for members; $85 for non-members. For more information and registration contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

August 14 – 16: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout. Enjoy a weekend of shotgun events in Cody. Organized by the BBHC and Cody Shooting complex. The Shootout helps to showcase the importance of the shooting sports and America’s firearms industry. For more information contact Jill Gleich at jillo@bbhc.org or 307.578.4025.

August 21: Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Opening Reception, 5 – 7 p.m. Join us for a reception to unveil the 2008 Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale. Items will be included in the auction held on September 26. For more information contact Kathy Thompson at 307.587.5029 or Carri Dobbins at 307.587.5002, both at the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, or go to www.buffalobillartshow.com.

August 21 – September 26: Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Preview, John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery.

September 2: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions lecture series, 12:15 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Dr. Robert Gresswell, USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center. Lake trout in Yellowstone Lake: latest research to address the ecological havoc caused by an introduced species. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

September 6: Membership Trail Ride/Hike, Crossed Sabres Ranch. Come with us into the backcountry and witness the spectacular scenery near Yellowstone National Park. Join us on a morning two-hour ride (reserved for novices) or a four-hour expert ride in the afternoon. We’ll rendezvous at noon for some authentic cowboy entertainment and a tasty barbeque lunch with all the fixin’s. For those who’d rather “hoof it” yourself, sign up for a two-hour afternoon hike led by TBD to explore and learn more about our great outdoors. For more information contact Jan Jones at janj@bbhc.org or 307.578.4032.

September 9 – 12: Yellowstone Institute/Draper Museum of Natural History Field Seminar, all day, Draper Museum Natural Science Classroom and various field locations. Dr. Charles Preston, Senior Curator, Draper Museum of Natural History. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: the Grizzly Bear. $360. Limited to 12 participants. For more information contact Sarah Richey at 307.344.5566 or www.yellowstoneassociation.org.  

September 16 – October 31: BBHC open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

September 20: CFM Records Office open extra hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT)

September 23 – 27: Rendezvous Royale: A Celebration of the Arts in Cody, Wyoming. A western arts celebration devoted to the most prestigious events of the year in Cody, consisting of Cody High Style, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale and Patrons Ball. For more information contact the Events Office at 307.578.4025.

23:       Cody High Style Studio Tour

24-27:  Cody High Style Exhibition (open to the public)

24-27:  Cody High Style Seminars and Roundtable Discussions

24:       Cody High Style Fashion Show

25:       Cody High Style Studio Tour

26:       Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale—Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. The Buffalo Bill Art Show culminates with fine dining and a spirited auction in the casual atmosphere of the party tent on the historical center’s grounds.

27:       Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale—Quick Draw, 9 a.m. Champagne brunch and silent auction. Art lovers may stroll across the grounds of the BBHC to observe two dozen painters and sculptors at work, often using live models. These Quick Draw pieces are then sold during a live auction.

27:       31st Annual Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s Patrons Ball, 6:30 p.m. Black tie dinner and dance which is the Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s biggest fundraising event and has become one of the premier social events in the Northern Rockies. For more information contact Andrea Brew at abrew@bbhc.org or 307.578.4098.

October 1 – 31: Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

October 4: CFM Records Office open, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

October 7: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions (lecture series), 12:15 – 1 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Brian Rutledge, Executive Director, Audubon Wyoming. Wyoming sagebrush ecosystem: the last best place for the sage grouse and pronghorn. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

October 18: Sacred Sites of the Apsáalooke (Crow Indian) in the Cody Area workshop, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tim McCleary. Registration required/fee.

October 25: Buffalo Bill Bunch, 8 – 9:30 a.m., John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery. This breakfast and educational program is for men members of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. $15 per person. Reservations accepted from October 6 – 17 or until sold out. Contact Jan Jones at janj@bbhc.org or 307.578.4032.

October 28: Buffalo Girls Luncheon, noon – 1:30 p.m., John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery. This popular luncheon and educational program is for women members of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. $15 per person. Reservations accepted from October 6 – 17 or until sold out. Contact Jan Jones at janj@bbhc.org or 307.578.4032.

November 1 – March 31: BBHC open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays.

November 4: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions (lecture series), 12:15 – 1 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Bob Oakleaf, Nongame Biologist, Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Nongame wildlife in Wyoming: status and management. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

November 8: CFM Records Office open, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

November 15: CFM Records Office open, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

November 22: Swapping Stories of Hunting workshop, noon – 2 p.m., hosted by Jim Garry. Pre-registration required/fee. Gather at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center for an afternoon of hunting stories and chili. Jim Garry will start off the afternoon sharing some of his stories. We will then invite you to share your stories of this year’s hunting season or years past. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs of their experiences. Families are welcome.

November 27: Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

December 2: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions (lecture series), 12:15 – 1 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Dr. Charles Preston, Senior Curator, Draper Museum of Natural History. The Next West: creating a sustainable sagebrush-steppe environment for wildlife and people. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.   

December 6: Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bring your family and friends to start the holidays with a festive day featuring music, Santa, cookies, and special holiday displays and programs. Free public event.

December 25: Closed for Christmas Day.

The September Issue of Wild West Gazette will be taken to the Sep 6-28- Phoenix Wild Western Festival at Mission Bell Movie Studios in Avondale, Oct 1 -Rendezvous of Gunfighters in Tombstone,  Oct 2-5 - 57th Annual Rex Allen Days in Wilcox,
Oct. 17-19 Heldorado Days Tombstone,  and possibly the Nov 2 - 6th Annual Tombstone Western Music Festival in Tombstone if the November issue isn't ready by that date. Additional sites are listed on the Distribution Page.

Advertisers should contact Crazy Cowgirl LeeAnn Sharpe 602-565-5785 or Arizona Duuude Bob Roloff 602-930-0757 to place an ad as early as possible. This issue will get wide circulation and is sure to be popular with the results of the Publisher's Contest and John Wayne Survey announced. Advertising Rates are online on the Media Page.  Your support of this publication dedicated to the history and beauty of Arizona is much appreciated. Customers will regard you with sincere appreciation when you support a publication they can pick up free and get so much enjoyment and knowledge out of reading.  

Based on the planned travels in October, you can be sure the November 2008 Issue will be packed with Tombstone Stories! 

SAVE ON YOUR KARTCHNER CAVERNS TRIP AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE FOR SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL PRICES
Kartchner Caverns State Park cave tours will be discounted down to $12 for adults and $5 for children for August and September of 2008 as part of the summer internet promotion.  "This was a popular promotion last summer for residents so it's important that we can offer it again," said Assistant Director Jay Ream.  "These are traditionally slower times of the year for the park and with gas prices soaring this is a great opportunity for families to plan summer vacations in that part of the state," he said.

 "If you go online, you can book your tickets for dates starting August 1 through mid September.  Weekends are usually busy, so if you need to travel then you should go to the Internet and book right away.  Walk-up tickets and the phone-in reservations will still be offered at a seasonal discount, so those tickets will be $8.95 for children and $16.95 for adult