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highlight and feature the
town of Prescott,
\u201cArizona\u2019s Christmas
City.\u201d Read on... and you
will learn all about

Prescott\u2019s exciting events and shopping
opportunities. We hope to inspire those
who don\u2019t know much about Prescott
to make a visit a part of their holiday

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all parts of our State from Yuma to the
Grand Canyon, from Tucson up into the
White Mountains. There is so much to
see and do... and we\u2019ve included numer-
ous early December holiday events so
that you can plan ahead for a break as
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Holiday Lights.................................................................29-30
December Events...................................................................31
January Events.......................................................................32
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have set the following guidelines. We hope that
these will clarify our criteria.

the events we receive. We reserve the right to
select appropriate event listings and when space
is tight, we will give first priority to those who
partner with us.

acters. This should include the necessary infor-
mation such as event title, date, venue, brief
description of event, admission and public con-
tact number for further information. The name
of the city is not included in the word count.

this leaves out charitable events and events that
would draw from only the participants\u2019 family,
friends and like demographic reach, unless these
have a particularly \u201cwestern\u201d or Arizona theme.

consideration. We have limited staff to retype,
fax for approval/proofing, etc. If you can help
us help you, it will be in your best interest to do
so, for the time we can save will encourage us
to choose your events.

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If you\u2019re looking to capture the holi-
day spirit, the Prescott area is for you!
There is so much to see and do in
Arizona\u2019s official Christmas City, you\u2019ll
want to spend more than a day in this
delightful Old West community just 90
minutes north of Phoenix.

The glimmer of lights and Santa sight-
ings begin in
November when
Prescott\u2019s historic
Courthouse Plaza gets
dressed up for the holi-
days. Ribbons, bows
and reindeer are every-
where to herald in the
season. There are heart-
warming events you
won\u2019t want to miss and
plenty of unique shops to take the worry
out of buying gifts for your friends and

The Prescott area abounds in light
events and displays whose warm and
cheerful glow fill the air with the feeling
of Christmas. From the November 29th

their Frontier Christmas Open House
and the Yavapai College Performance
Hall offers various concerts including

underway at 1pm at the
Courthouse Plaza with Santa
making a visit and the
Courthouse Lighting ceremo-
ny takes place that evening.

12th. Festive luminaria lights
surround Courthouse Plaza
and local merchants open
their doors and host over 100
of the area\u2019s entertainers for
this downtown open house.

Even if you miss these
special weekends, the magnificent lights
and decorations are yours to enjoy

Resort. From Nov 22 - Dec 28 the lobby
of the resort is adorned with over 100 gin-
gerbread houses, gingerbread men resi-
dents and an LGB train that runs through
the village.

will have time to cross items off your
shopping list. Prescott
boasts some of the best
galleries, boutiques and
antique shops around so
whether your list is short
or long, finding the right
gift is easy here.

exotic mix of handmade
furniture, nomadic hand knotted carpets,
original art and beautiful home acces-
sories, the work of Southwest artisans
along with wares from Guatemala,
Mexico, Morocco
and the Middle

Looking for
unique home acces-
sories and gifts?
Prescott\u2019s interior
designers are ready
to help. Kim

features beautiful
Italian, English,
French Country and alpine decor, includ-
ing home furnishings, accessories,
antiques, gifts and jewelry. Melanie

exquisite groupings of antique furniture,
beds, bedding, glassware,
decorative items, lamps, rugs,
fine art and custom picture

Enter a world of sparkling
glass, welded steel, hand-
painted shoes, vibrant tex-
tiles, ornate jewelry, gorgeous

pottery, playful paintings, elegant pho-
tographs and much more, demonstrating
the quality of Prescott\u2019s local talent.

Interspersed among
antique shops around the
square you\u2019ll find the

Around town, you can
choose from several other
galleries with an active
exhibit schedule, including thePrescott

are fun boutiques to
explore for those
wanting great look-
ing, unique clothing,
and jewelry.

vides shoppers with a state-of-
the-art center including luxurious
furnishings, a host of customer
amenities, and a superb mix of
retailers and restaurants. As

regional shopping center, Prescott
Gateway offers 80 retailers in a
traditional indoor mall setting and
an exciting new outdoor village.

When you need a break from shop-
ping, are looking for some great food or
fancy a chance to grab fistfuls of cash in a
money machine, head to Bucky\u2019s and

to Prescott Resort and offers 300 win-big
slots and live action poker. Just across the
street is Yavapai Casino with over 175
slots, live Bingo and LIVE Blackjack!
There is an extensive new menu at
Yavapai Cantina and Sports Bar with
drink specials every night. Plan to visit on
Tuesday or Wednesday throughout
November for a chance to collect some of
the $25,000 being given away at Money

When making your plans to come
enjoy Prescott\u2019s holiday events and shop-
ping opportunities, consider reservations
at one of this story\u2019s sponsor hotels -
Forest Villas or SpringHill Suites.

winding staircase, you\u2019ll know you are in
for a special stay. Every
consideration is given to
guests\u2019 comfort and con-
venience - with phones
even in bathrooms, all
cable TV and most movie
channels available, beer,
wine and champagne on
order, and ample covered
parking in the building\u2019s
garage. There is an out-
door heated pool and

Jacuzzi surrounded by a landscaped patio
area with spectacular mountain views.
Forest Villas offers discounts for groups,

the perfect convergence of prime location,
all-suite comfort, and affordable rates.
Located just two blocks from historic
downtown, this choice hotel offers state-
of-the-art amenities. SpringHill Suites\u2019
strict standards of excellence were recog-
nized in April 2003 by Marriott
International with nine awards. They were
one of only two hotels nationwide to

maintaining higher
than 95% on guest ser-
vice scores. You can
have confidence that
your stay will be a
pleasurable one.

For great shop-
ping, good times and
gracious hospitality,
the Prescott Area is
the place to discover
and savor the Holiday
Season. Visit the