🖼 Pay-What-You-Wish on Twilight Thursday at the Museum

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! Hoping this email gives you some opportunities to find little bit of light in your winter days. You can go to a game night, try your hand at ornament making, or soothe your nerves at a meditation class. Many of the these options are free or by donation!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🧘‍♀️ Winter Solstice Restorative + Yin Sound Bath

• ⭐ Cookie Ornaments & Craft Beer

• 🌠Astronomy on Tap- Route 66 and its Space Heritage

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— Alissa Zorn

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎄 Get Tickets for a Riordan Mansion Christmas Tour: The Mansion is decorated for Christmas in turn-of-the-century style now through Jan. 6th. Santa will be strolling the grounds 4-6pm Dec. 20th, and you can take a Christmas Twilight Tour 5-6pm Dec. 20, 21, 22 & 23rd.

🐕 The Wonderdog HOWL-iday Show: 30 minute high-energy stunt dog shows featuring canine athletes performing tricks, high-flying frisbee catches & agility stunts. Dec., 17-21, see link for times, Flagstaff Mall

🎭 Get Tickets for The Man Who Saved Christmas: This heartwarming holiday musical is set during WWII and based on a true story of a toy tycoon out to rescue Christmas from being bleak. Weekends through Dec. 21st at Theatrikos

Tuesday 12.16

🧘‍♀️ Winter Solstice Restorative + Yin Sound Bath: Slow down, soften, and step into a space of deep restoration with this blend of yin yoga and sound bath. All levels welcome. 6pm, Happening Here, Registration required

🔥 Be Red Cross Ready Home Fire Preparedness: Learn how you can keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe during a home fire. 6-7pm, Downtown Library

🧦 Flagstaff Lady Shredders Holiday Sock Exchange: If you’re interested in riding bikes with the Lady Shredders this is a fun way to meet them! 6-8pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🌠Astronomy on Tap- Route 66 and its Space Heritage: Fascinating talks and trivia each month, hosted by Lowell Observatory. 6:30-8:30pm, Mother Road Brewing

💛 Meditation Class: Beginner friendly meditation class every Tuesday. Join at any point in the series. 6:30-7:45pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

🎶 West African Dance Class: Live drumming and experienced teachers! Classes are open to people of all ages and experience levels. 6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

📝🍺Poet Brews Open Mic for Writers: Come read what you’ve been writing! Read anything up to ten minutes. 7-9pm, 21+, Flagstaff Brewing Co.

⁉ Mountain Top Trivia Night: Every Tuesday 7-9pm, Mountain Top Taproom

Wednesday 12.17

🐕 Group Dog Walk with High Country Humane: Love dogs? Love the outdoors? Join the weekly pack walk with HCH staff! 11am, back parking lot of High Country Humane

☃ Care for the Caregivers Bingo Party: This event is designed to give families a joyful space to relax, laugh, and celebrate the season in a supportive environment. Families of all disabilities welcome. 5:30-7pm, CCOF 3355 E. Soliere Ave

🖊 Wily Writers: Join this weekly writing group for practice, motivation, sharing, and learning! 5:30-7pm Downtown Library, Northwest Corner

🧵 Create & Connect Night: Weekly open studio with access to sewing machines! Bring a project or craft of your choice, make new friends & get a bit of help from staff if you need it! Donation/PWYW. 5:30-7:30pm, Threaded Together

⭐ Cookie Ornaments & Craft Beer: Learn to make cute needle-felted ornaments to adorn your tree. 6-8pm, Mountain Top Taproom

🎀🚪 Door Swag Workshop with Viola’s: Make your own beautiful holiday door decor. No experience necessary, all supplies included. 6-8pm, Viola’s Flower Garden

🧠 Mead Hall Trivia Night: Challenging questions and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

📽 Flagstaff Premiere: Granite Rapids Moon: This family-friendly romantic drama was shot with only the equipment that a cast and crew of eight could carry on two 41-mile hikes in the Grand Canyon. 7pm, Theatrikos

🎶 Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia: Free dance classes, open to the public. No dance partner needed! Lesson 7-8pm, Social Dancing 8-10pm, Market of Dreams

❓ Wanderlust Trivia Night: Bring a crew and win at trivia. 7-9pm, Wanderlust Brewery

Thursday 12.18

🎁 Sip & Shop at Creative Casita: Enjoy sweet samples, warm beverages and holiday cheer while you shop. 4-7pm, Creative Casita

🖼 Pay-What-You-Wish Twilight Thursday at MNA: Explore the art, science, and cultures of the Colorado Plateau with pay-what-you-wish admission starting at 4pm. Kids Craft Program 4-7pm, Curator & Artist Insights 4:30-6:30pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

🎄 Together for the Holidays Ornament Making: Enjoy cocoa, cookies, and company while making ornaments and listening to classic Christmas music! 4:30-6:30pm, Downtown Library

🍲 Literacy Center Community Potluck & Games Night: Celebrate the season with delicious food and good company. 5:30-7pm, The Literacy Center 2500 N Rose #102

💧 Pour Your Own Epoxy Class: Craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, key holder shelf, or coasters! 6-8pm, Wanderlust Brewing

🙋‍♀️ TAPP’D Trivia Night: Join ‘Nice Mike’ for surprise categories each week. Free to play! 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🃏 Cribbage Night: Whether you're a longtime fan of the game or just learning the ropes, come play and try your hand. 7-10pm, Good Game Cafe

😂 Comedy Open Mic: Try out new material, try stand up comedy for the first time or come out for beers and laughs. Sign ups 7:30pm, Show 8pm, Wanderlust Brewing

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MUSIC

If you’re a musician or know of musicians with upcoming shows in Flag, send me the info so I can share here! (email [email protected] or Instagram DM @flagstaffinspires)

Tuesday 12.16

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm

Wednesday 12.17

Charly’s | Ugly Sweater Contest & Blues Night | 7-9:30pm | $5
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Thursday 12.18

Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - Jigz Up | 7pm
Charly’s | Wild World Irish Fiddle | 7-9:30pm

Connections

• Yucca North is looking for bands to book this month.

• Flagstaff Family Food Center is hiring a Volunteer Lead.

• The City of Flagstaff is hiring a Mechanic for the Public Works Team.

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