The John Darst Jazz Quartet, with drummer Gerry Reynolds, offers a free jazz concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at … Read moreA free jazz concert set for Sunday
Rim Country Artists help feed your creativity Read moreCreativity, photography and music highlight events this week
Trout fishing in the Arizona high country is one of the most popular get-aways in the hot summer months. Game and Fis… Read moreFrom the lake to the dinner table
The Town of Payson’s Summer Concert Series starts this weekend with a 7 p.m., Saturday, June 3 performance by MC6 A C… Read moreSummer Concerts in Green Valley Park feature both local and visiting artists
When you see Earth and Venus compared in size, the two planets are nearly identical; Venus is only about 400 miles le… Read moreEarth, Venus and the perils of judging books by their covers
Arizona is diversity. Arizona is beauty. The Arizona Trial is opportunity. Read moreChildren's book explores the Arizona Trail
Oh boy, a big, expensive re-make of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale about a mermaid princess who falls for a… Read more'The Little Mermaid' will make you want to get out of your seat and dance
Both the Payson and Pine libraries have the Summer Reading Program, All Together Now, each is also offering its regul… Read moreSpecial programs planned at Payson and Pine libraries
The Summer Reading Programs at the Payson and Pine public libraries are rolling out. Read moreSummer programs at Payson and Pine libraries offer something for everyone
The Summer Reading Programs at the Payson and Pine public libraries are rolling out. The Payson Public Library, 328 N… Read moreSummer reading programs in Payson and Pine
Payson Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the launch of its “Summer Camp” program for children in grades Kin… Read morePayson launching summer camp in June
The Plant Fair Nursery, 3497 E, Hwy. 260, Star Valley, and its owners Glen and Linda McCombs, have been guiding Rim C… Read morePlant Fair, other nurseries can guide you through gardening season
National Poppy Day Read moreArts & Entertainment Calendar
The tenth in the Fast and Furious franchise, "Fast X," is a vengeance story. Dante Reyes, the son of the late Herman … Read more'Fast X' has plenty of car chases, but no plot development
High Country Art Gallery, 13A E. White Mountain Blvd. in Pinetop, opens for the season in a few days and it will be h… Read moreWood artisan is featured at the June open house of High Country Art Gallery
Gila County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chambers recently received honorable mention recognition in the 2023 Arizona A… Read moreJudge honored for watercolor painting
A celebration born out of the restrictions of COVID-19 in 2020 is enjoying its third anniversary this weekend. The Pa… Read morePresbyterian Church celebrates 'It's a Beautiful Day'
The Arizona Community Tree Council is once again hosting the annual Tree Festival and Climbing Championship on Saturd… Read moreAnnual tree festival and climbing championship coming to Snowflake
Late in World War II, Aatami, a former Finnish commando, went far into the wilderness of Northern Lapland. The Soviet… Read moreSisu an over-the-top, blood-drenched film of wartime survival
The Rim Country Camera Club is seeking entries for its 2024 Rim Country Charity Calendar, which focuses on the theme,… Read morePhotos wanted for charity calendar
The 2023 Payson Book Festival is not until July, but it is not too early to get excited as organizers are welcoming d… Read more2023 Book Festival brings artists on board
Kathleen Reeder presents the program “Post-Processing Wildlife Photos” at the next meeting of the Rim Country Camera … Read moreWorking with photos of wildlife
Excited fans of the series are stoked to see the third and last installment of "Guardians of the Galaxy." All our fav… Read moreGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Final film in the series goes out with a bang
Join the 22nd ’Neath the Rim Studio Tour for a peek behind the scenes of the works of area artists. Read moreStudio tour gives peek behind the art scenes
The Library Friends of Payson host Russ Genet, the enthusiastic new Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at Eastern Arizona… Read moreLibrary Friends of Payson host astronomy program
George Foreman is best known and most loved for his profitable stint as a spokesman for the George Foreman Grill. His… Read moreBig George Foreman review: Gets four sawblades for acting
The High Country Garden Club hosts its Annual Plant Sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 6 in the Bashas’/Big Lots… Read moreHigh Country Garden Club hosts plant sale May 6
The Rim Country Artists host a program on marketing at its 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, meeting with marketer Dawn Yengich… Read moreArtists group to host meeting on best marketing practices
Ten Dollar Wedding, a bluegrass band, plays at Jake's Corner from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 29. Read moreRecently formed bluegrass group at Jake’s Corner
Spring in the Rim Country is blooming with music. Several special concerts celebrating the season and Mothers' Day ar… Read moreVocal, jazz, and violin performances start late April
John Kinley, an Army sergeant in Afghanistan, enlists an interpreter to help his unit on a mission into the wilds. Ah… Read moreWar film 'The Covenant' gets five sawblades
Arizona author Roger Naylor returns to the Rim Country Museum to introduce his latest book “Awesome Arizona – 200 Ama… Read moreRim Country Museum hosts author Roger Naylor
The 17th Annual Kids Fishing Festival is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 29 at Green Valley Lake. Read moreKids Fishing Festival Saturday
Summer reading programs start soon at both the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson, and the Isabelle Hun… Read moreLibrary summer reading programs start soon
Eastern Arizona College Payson Campus invites area residents to its Spring Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble performance… Read moreEAC-Payson hosts Spring Concert
The Payson Choral Society’s Spring concert Journeys! Is just around the corner. The performances are at 4 p.m., Satur… Read morePayson Choral Society presents Journeys!
The Payson Rimstones Rock Club has a Gem & Mineral Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Saturday April 22 at the B… Read morePayson Rimstones Gem & Mineral Show
A special concert is planned at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14 at the Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. Read moreA special Mother’s Day performance by The Allen Ames Quartet
Lawyer R.M. Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is well over a hundred years old but is still handsome and youthful seeming. He… Read more'Renfield' an over-the-top, blood-drenched comedy
It’s the festival you’ve been waiting for all winter. Green Valley Park comes alive with wildlife and outdoor fun act… Read more23rd Annual Payson Wildlife Fair coming soon
Artists in the Rim Country are invited to apply to participate in one of the most popular annual summer events in Ari… Read moreHigh Country Art Association seeks entries for festival
The Payson Rimstones Rock Club plans a Gem & Mineral Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at B… Read moreRimstones Rock Club Spring Show and Sale
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is the first movie of the year aimed directly at the younger end of the children’s mark… Read moreSuper Mario Bros. delivers bright, cheery film sure to please kids
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The Payson Rimstones Rock Club plans a Gem & Mineral Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at Big Lots, 300 E. Hwy. 260,… Read moreRimstones Rock Club Spring Show and Sale
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is the first movie of the year aimed directly at the younger end of the children’s market. About ten million kid… Read moreSuper Mario Bros. delivers bright, cheery film sure to please kids
It’s time to register for the Arizona Professional Writers upcoming State Convention, which is May 6 at the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Cent… Read moreMay APW State Convention registration open
The 22nd Annual ’Neath the Rim Art Studio Tour is a month away – from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, May 12 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 13. Read morePlans taking shape for ‘Neath the Rim Art Studio Tour
For those with an interest in archaeology, Tonto Basin has one of the highest densities of archaeological sites in the nation. Payson, too, ha… Read moreRim Country offers archaeology enthusiasts an abundance of opportunities
Two local pilots have purchased an airplane and are making it available for those who want to learn to fly with an instructor, or who already … Read morePayson has its first public rental plane
We can remember from the days of our youth that the characters in "Dungeons & Dragons" (D&D) belong to specific classes, each with cer… Read more'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves:' A fast, fun film
Rim Country Artists (RCA) presents photographer Sue Zen at its 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 meeting at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Read moreArts group hosts special photo program
The Tonto Community Concert Association’s final performance of its 2022-2023 season features a celebration of the biggest hits by the greatest… Read moreCelebrate the biggest hits of the greatest pop divas
Assassin John Wick is in deep trouble with the High Table, the group that runs the criminal class across the globe. Hiding out in New York, Wi… Read more'John Wick Chapter 4' gets a perfect, five saw blades
PHOENIX — For over three decades, Pat McMahon brought joy to children across the greater Phoenix area on KPHO’s hit TV kid’s program, “The Wallace and Ladmo Show.” Read more‘Broadcast legend’ Pat McMahon of ‘Wallace and Ladmo’ still a Phoenix TV icon
The Tonto Community Concert Association presentation of the Sultans of String is at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at the Payson High auditorium. … Read moreCorrection
We have seen enough "Spider-Man" movies to know about the trials and tribulations that follow when clueless teenagers get superpowers. A child… Read moreLatest 'Shazam!' movie is fast, silly, good-hearted and funny
Rim Country residents should consider a staycation treat up in Pine. The Lodge at 5600, 4310 N. Highway 87, Pine, is a boutique resort, with e… Read moreEnjoy a Rim Country staycation treat at The Lodge at 5600
Get ready to dance in the aisles at the Payson High School auditorium. The Sultans of String bring a global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco… Read moreSultans of String in Rim Country
Marcus (Woody Harrelson) is an assistant coach to a minor league basketball team. He has yet to reach his pinnacle of success, but he loves th… Read more'Champions' is a charming, conventional sports flick
Learn how to take shots at a zoo when the Rim Country Camera Club meets at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 at the Payson Public Library large meet… Read moreCamera Club hosts program on taking zoo photos
Two boys are roommates in a group home. Not only are they disadvantaged, but they are abused savagely by one of the caretakers. A few years la… Read more'Creed III' is a riveting, well-presented film
“Every cake tells a story” is the motto of Kendra’s Country Bakery. Kendra Lewinson and her daughters, of Kendra’s Country Bakery, share the s… Read moreRim Country Artists host Kendra’s Country Bakery
Payson High School is bringing back its popular spring musical. Read moreLonghorn Theatre presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
I and millions of other movie fans around the world, love love love the big budget, spectacular movies that had their origin in gaudy comic bo… Read more‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ another must-see superhero movie
Before you dismiss this incredible movie as just some cheap gasps for laughs, nothing of a film, let’s look at the third-tier but solidly prof… Read more'Cocaine Bear' destined to become a classic black comedy
Philip Marlowe is a creation of Raymond Chandler, one of the great mystery writers in American literature. Chandler wrote such classic detecti… Read moreLatest Liam Neeson movie, 'Marlowe' just doesn't gel
Glass Wind Chime Workshop Read moreArts & Entertainment Calendar
Want some fun? How about going to the Super Bowl with four ladies ranging from 75 to over 90? Not your cup of tea? What if I tell you the ladi… Read more'80 for Brady' moviegoers leave with smiles on the faces
The Blackwood Quartet performs at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at Strawberry Chapel in the Pines, 8579 Fossil Creek Rd., Strawberry. Doors open at … Read moreBlackwood Quartet concert in Strawberry
Writer, director, and producer M. Night Shyamalan is often puzzling but always challenging and entertaining. He is known for his early success… Read more‘Knock at the Cabin’ will transport you into another world
Roger Naylor, a frequent guest speaker for the Northern Gila County Historical Society, has announced the publication of his latest book, “Awe… Read moreFrequent guest of historical society publishes new book
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The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino hosts a concert by Johnny Lee at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, doors open at 6 p.m. Read moreCountry artist Johnny Lee performs at Payson casino
The Tonto Community Concert Association presents the Atlantic City Boys Monday, Feb. 20 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Read moreNostalgic rock at next TCCA concert
Karoline Kurtz of Pinetop has published a collection of poetry, “The Diary of the Lost and Emotional” with Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., Pitt… Read morePinetop author publishes poetry collection
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, is offering two special classes in February, along with an ongoing class for line dancing. Read moreLearn at the Payson library with new class offerings
Scottish actor Gerard Butler has three (soon to be four) films in the “Fallen” series, where he plays a government agent trying to protect the… Read more'Plane' is an intense action movie
The Hashknife Pony Express has made its commemorative ride from Holbrook to Scottsdale for 65 years, stopping along the way to collect mail an… Read moreHashknife Pony Express plans 65th ride
Ramble back to the 1950s when the Tonto Community Concert Association presents The Everly Set at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1. The concert is at … Read moreTCCA presents an Everly Brothers tribute band
The Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild has provided an opportunity for local and visiting artists and crafters to share their wares for nea… Read moreP/S Arts & Crafts Guild showcases work in festivals
Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful, crowd-pleasing, and lauded movie directors living today. He has three Oscars and another sixte… Read more‘The Fabelmans’ a treat for movie fans, but doesn’t inspire
The Payson Choral Society is looking for new members to participate in its upcoming Spring Concert. Read moreChoral Society auditions set
Celebrate Zane Grey’s birthday by touring a replica of his cabin at the Rim Country Museum. Free admission is offered at the cabin from 10 a.m… Read moreCelebrating Zane Grey
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