valentine market
Meet us at the American Legion at 825 E. Main St. in Springerville on Saturday, February 4th from 10am to 4pm. The Valentine’s Market features an abundance of White Mountain handicrafts, jewelry and sweets.
Botanical event
The Arizona Native Plant Society Tonto Basin Chapter invites anyone interested in learning about the native plants of Gila County to attend chapter meetings, botanical walks, and other events.
To receive event updates, please contact us at tontobasinnativeplants@gmail.com or visit the Arizona Native Plant Society Tonto Basin FB and Instagram pages.
Friday, February 3, 1:00pm to 3:00pm – First Friday Field Trip, Tonto National Monument, 26260 AZ-188, Roosevelt. “Memorial plant”. Arrive early as all visitors must register at the visitor center.
Friday, February 24, 10am-noon – Chapter Meeting, Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. Micah Kipple, Tonto Natural Bridge Park Ranger, presents “The Great Sympat: How Similar Species May Be Related, But Different.”
Learn more about becoming a member of the Arizona Native Plant Society www.aznps.comYour membership supports conservation and education efforts statewide and within your chapter.
Music at Elks
Billy’s will perform at Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline, Payson on Friday, February 3rd from 6-9pm.
DJ Hemisphere at The Lodge Bar & Grill
Karen Hemmes, aka DJ Hemmesphere, will bring music to The Lodge Bar & Grill at 857 W. White Mountain Blvd. Deliver.
At 18, Hemmesphere began learning the craft of DJing at Show Low’s local bar. Her passion and ear for music allowed her to pick up her craft in no time, and she soon found herself in the spotlight of the venue as her resident DJ for two years.
Hemmesphere has quickly become one of the leading women in Arizona’s DJ and nightlife scene. She’s Arizona’s leading DJ and nightlife scene. She rocks every dance floor and is guaranteed to leave guests wanting more.
Live music at Oxbow
“The Billy’s” runs Saturday, February 4th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Oxbow, 607 W. Main St., Payson.
Billy Ichida of The Oxbow Jam Band will host a jam and open mic on Sunday, February 5th from 4pm to 7pm, hosted by Mary Little on guitar, fiddle, saxophone and bass. Get a sign-up list, order to play with the band.
art with friends
The Art Alliance of the White Mountains, 251 Penrod Rd., Show Low hosts Art with Friends every Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Our next meeting is Thursday, February 9th.
Bring in your art projects and work with others. Bring lunch and enjoy mingling with other artists. No cost. For more information, call 928-532-2296.
Show Low Writer Group
The Art Alliance of the White Mountains, 251 Penrod Rd., Show Low is hosting the Show Low Writer’s Group on Thursday, February 9th from 10am to noon. Call 928-532-2296 for more information.
playtime for your soul
Collage at 251 Penrod Road Show Low, Art Alliance of the White Mountains, Friday, February 10, 11am-1pm.
Instructor Claire Strong guides participants through the key elements of a successful collage. Bring an image of your desired subject and provide other materials.
Classes are limited to 10 people and pre-registration is required. Sign up for Arts Alliance or email AZAAWM@gmail.com
Super Sunday Tailgate Party at Mazzatzal Casino
The Mazazzal Hotel & Casino will host a special “Super Sunday” Super Bowl LVII tailgate party on Sunday, February 12 at 3:30 PM at the Apache Spirits Sports Bar/Grille. Enjoy the biggest games on Payson’s biggest screens.
Admission is $20 per person, and seating is limited. Guests will enjoy an amazing all-you-can-eat “Super Sunday” Tailgate His Buffet, including BBQ His Ribs, Chicken Wings, Pizza and more, along with Super Sunday drink specials and giveaways.
The Super Sunday Tailgate Party will begin at 3:30 PM and the Tailgate Buffet will conclude at the start of the fourth quarter of the game.
Guests who purchase entry to the Super Sunday Tailgate Party will automatically be entered into the Super Sunday Giveaway during the game. Ticket stubs for paid admission tickets are placed in the lottery drum when entering the sports bar.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased online. mazatzalcasino.com Or at the cashier cage.
glass wind chime workshop
The Art Alliance of the White Mountains, 251 Penrod Rd., Show Low will host a glass wind chime workshop on Saturday, February 18 from 11am to 3pm. Instructor Peggy Donathan demonstrates cutting and polishing pieces of glass and drilling holes in glass. All materials and tools used in class are provided. The cost is he $38 per person. Pay him the check to Donathan Studio Glass and give it to the Art Alliance of the White Mountains or send it to Donathan Studio Glass, 4220 Buckskin Lane, Show Low, 85901.
new season of jazz concerts
A new season of jazz performances begins in February.
The first will be on Sunday, February 19th at 2pm at the Payson Community Presbyterian Church at 800 West Main Street with Ken Hales and Payson Jazz.
The community’s only jazz ensemble, Payson Jazz, performs popular classics and standards from the 1920s to the 1960s. Joining Payson Jazz will be guest performer Ken Hales, a master flugelhorn player.
It’s free to play, but you can donate any amount to the Community Presbyterian Jazz Fund.
Enjoy songs like St. Louis Blues, A Fine Romance, Jersey Bounce, The Sheik Of Araby, In The Still Of The Night, Cherokee, Basin Street Blues, big band era swing tunes and more.
Payson Jazz rehearses weekly and the members are: Greg Larkins, piano. Mike Buskirk on bass. Dahlia Mason, sax, flute, vocals. Bruce Taylor, sax. Hawkeye Matthews, sax. Larry Braisen, trumpet. Joan Smith on guitar, Jerry Reynolds on drums.
Reservations are not required, but confirming your intention to attend by replying to gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com will help ensure adequate seating.
Upcoming Performances: Sunday, March 12th at 2pm – John Durst Band. Sunday, April 2nd, 2pm – Pete Punk Crazy Quartet. May 14th (Sun) 2:00 pm-Mother’s Day special, performers undecided.
