The Yavapai once occupied an area of more that 9 million acres of land, which is known today as central and western Arizona. Through the strong cultural and linguistic connections amongst the Pai people, we continue to teach our younger generations and educate the public. This historical overview of the Yavapai people will be presented in a combined, video and lecture format.
Produced solely by volunteers, Acker Night was created to fulfill the wishes of benefactor and Prescott resident James S. Acker. Mr. Acker first relocated to Prescott, Arizona in the early 1900’s. As the owner of a general store, he provided music supplies for local children. After moving away for a short time, Mr. Acker returned to Prescott in the 1930’s and ran a real estate company. During this time, he accumulated parcels of property around the community. When he died in 1955, Mr. Acker left many of those parcels of land to the City of Prescott, to be used for parks and music programs for children.
In 1988, longtime Prescott resident LaVon Anderson decided to pursue her dream to mesh music and Prescott’s historic downtown together in a memorable event. Music and the Christmas holidays was a natural pairing and Anderson decided to spearhead the J.S. Acker Musical Showcase in December. From 8 performers in 8 shops in 1988 to over 100 performers in over 100 shops today, Acker Night has become one of Prescott’s most beloved events.
Click here for more information on this year’s Acker Night Event
Click here to see a Video of the 2014 Acker Night
Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeares great tragedy. Joining Cumberbatch on stage are Leo Bill and Ciaran Hinds. Directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to theaters.
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his fathers death and paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
The most in-demand theatre show of all time. Satellite broadcast from Londons National Theatre.
