Clint Eastwood directed his first movie 50 years ago, “Play Misty for Me,” a disturbing film of obsession and insanity. The 91-year-old Eastwood has learned a thing or two about directing sinc… Read more
Scary, creepy movies are not my cup of tea but people like to be scared or grossed out, so here we go. In the story, … Read more
The Rim Country Quilt Roundup Tommie Martin Memorial Quilt Show is Nov. 12 and 13. Organizers are accepting entries t… Read more
The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino welcomes country music icon, Jerrod Niemann, unplugged, Friday, Sept. 24. Read more
I, and millions of other fans, like nothing better on a hot summer day than to go into the cool darkness of the local… Read more
Members of the Oxbow Outfit and Payson Petticoats re-enactors will be at the Payson Sawmill Theatres at 7 p.m., Frida… Read more
I never heard of Neo Noir before I went to see “Reminiscence.” The classic period of film noir came in the 1940s and … Read more
We have a lot to like about this action flick. First, there is Maggie Q, a nice girl born in Hawaii who stars as a ve… Read more
At first I thought his would be just a fluff film, something light and trivial to watch, laugh at and forget. But the… Read more
Missoula Children’s Theatre has returned to Payson for its ninth visit. This year it will lead about 60 local school … Read more
Music-lovers can get a discount on a Tonto Community Concert Association 2021-22 subscription through Tuesday, Aug. 3… Read more
Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue.” Everyone who has been involved with the new addition to the library has de… Read more
The Tonto Apache Tribe, owner and operator of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, is teaming with TwinSpires, the Church… Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club has selected photos from 32 photographers that will run in this year’s charity calendar. … Read more
An audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Sleeping Beauty” is at 4:15 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2… Read more
The tradition continues Tuesday, Aug. 17 when the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino hosts the 2021 Official World’s Oldest … Read more
When Disney lines up at the plate and spends $200 million to make a movie with two of the most popular stars of the d… Read more
Judging by “The Suicide Squad,” writer/director James Gunn may have peaked with his dazzling, entertaining “Guardians… Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club has put out a call for help with several upcoming activities that are geared to accomplis… Read more
The Library Friends of Payson are eager to welcome the community back for monthly presentations in the new, expanded … Read more
Michelle McDaniel has collected mushrooms in the forests of the Mogollon Rim for the last five years. She said the ef… Read more
The Daughters of the American Revolution organization is presenting the “1776 Project” and needs the help of area you… Read more
The buzz has already started for Matt Damon to get his fifth Oscar acting nomination for “Stillwater.” He has won an … Read more
We love M. Night Shyamalan, even if we never did figure out how to say his name. He deals in films with outlandish th… Read more
Will enough grown-ups go to see “Space Jam: A New Legacy” or at least bring their kids or grandkids to see this new f… Read more
Zane Grey's most famous, most successful Western novel makes for an exciting read. Just as interesting and captivatin… Read more
A little weather delay wasn’t how John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos hoped to kick off Saturday’s concert at Green … Read more
One of the things I love about movies is their fluidity. When a character like Black Widow gets killed off in a film,… Read more
Young’s Pleasant Valley Days celebration is Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18. The road to Young – AZ-288 – is … Read more
It’s time to be in the cool mountain town of Rim Country all day during the Payson Book Festival at the Mazatzal Casi… Read more
When the fireworks began to explode over the big lake at Payson's Green Valley Park, there was a collective sigh of r… Read more
A participant or two shared the parade spirit at Green Valley Park prior to the big events getting underway. Read more
Sequels tend to give us a degree of familiarity and comfort. We think we can safely view a film because we know and h… Read more
Payson happily celebrated Fourth of July 2021 in the lush surroundings of Green Valley Park. The day started with vol… Read more
The Tonto Community Concert Association 2021-2022 concert series is finalized. After an abbreviated season for 2019-2… Read more
The Payson Book Festival is only a few weeks away on Saturday, July 17. The organizers are excited about bringing all… Read more
Get out early Saturday mornings now through Sept. 18. The Payson Farmers Market, in the Sawmill Crossing parking lot,… Read more
Wow, nine of these things now, hard to believe but true. The films are loud, silly, colorful, and move so quickly tha… Read more
According to Payson Town Manager Troy Smith, the town continues to evaluate the ability to conduct the Fourth of July… Read more
This might be the only time in Hollywood when the bean counters that insist on making a sequel to a successful movie … Read more
Come and feast your eyes on the banquet of all available new books at the sixth annual Payson Book Festival Saturday,… Read more
Drive up and take a look at Aviator Circle off Earhart Parkway in Payson in the Mazatzal Airpark. You no longer will … Read more
The deadline for submissions to the 2022 Rim Country Camera Club Charity Calendar is looming — The deadline has been … Read more
What can you expect from DreamWorks’ new movie about a little girl and a horse in “Spirit Untamed”? You can expect a … Read more
Mogollon Monster Mudda & Gladiator Challenge is Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19 at the Payson Event Center,… Read more
Manuel Lucero IV, president of the Prescott Powwow and assistant director of The Museum of Indigenous People, is offe… Read more
Sometimes we just like to go into a dark place (like a theater), hold hands and get the jeebers scared out of us. Wel… Read more
For six years Arizona Professional Writers has presented the Payson Book Festival, Inc. This year on Saturday, July 1… Read more
The Pine and Payson public libraries launched summer reading programs last week. The theme for the “official” reading… Read more
This is our Rim Country community events calendar for events free to the public. If you would like to submit an event that charges for tickets, admission etc., please contact Gary Tackett, gtackett@payson.com or call 928-474-5251. If you are a current Payson Roundup advertiser, please contact your advertising representative. To submit your free community event, please use this form. Thank you.
For six years Arizona Professional Writers has presented the Payson Book Festival, Inc. This year on Saturday, July 17 the festival showcases … Read more
The Pine and Payson public libraries launched summer reading programs last week. The theme for the “official” reading program is Tails and Tal… Read more
Gila County Superior Court Administrator Jonathon Bearup has announced Gila County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chambers recently received honor… Read more
There’s nothing like escaping the lights of the city, stepping out of your vehicle and being greeted by millions upon millions of stars. This … Read more
Payson High School graduated 135 seniors at services May 28 on the football field. Read more
Many of us in the darkened theater seats have wondered since 1996 “How did that crazy Cruella de Vil get so nuts and what does she have agains… Read more
Entries for the annual Rim Country Camera Club charity calendars are due no later than June 30 at midnight. Read more
Payson schools’ annual end-of-the-year band concert was May 20 at Green Valley Park with both the middle school and high school bands performi… Read more
Gone are the days that visitors to Green Valley Park would see Ernie or Bernie perched atop the willow tree on the big lake’s south side. Gone… Read more
Robert Heinlein said about critics, “A ‘critic’ is a man who creates nothing and thereby feels qualified to judge the work of creative men. Th… Read more
The 35th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22 at the Payson Multi-Event Center on Highway 87 across from the… Read more
Writer/director Taylor Sheridan snagged an Oscar nomination for writing the script for “Hell or High Water.” He knows how to write riveting ac… Read more
They tell me that my brother’s life is slowly winding down, Read more
Rim Country residents and visitors can’t help but notice that Payson’s becoming more colorful. Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, at the Mount Cross Lutheran Church Lomona Lodge, 601 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Read more
We love British director Guy Richie for his over-the-top, funny, horribly violent, and relentlessly clever movie about London gangsters. In th… Read more
Nurse, aviator, leader — Marie Fasano brings a wealth of experience to our area. The Arizona Professional Writers presented Fasano with the Co… Read more
Grab your binoculars and field guide May 8 for a morning spent tallying towhees and counting cardinals as a participant in the annual Global B… Read more
The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library’s Summer Reading program, Tails and Tales, is from June 1 through July 24 for all ages. Registration is open now. Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club is once again putting together a charity calendar. It will be the eighth year the club has put out a calendar. Read more
Six Academy Award nominations for a film whose name translates as “Water Celery.” Who would have guessed? Read more
Faith James is signing copies of her book, “Tender Victories” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 15 at Christian Gifts and Home Décor, 814 … Read more
“Mortal Kombat” comes with a built-in contradiction. The most accepting demographic for this movie is probably young male humans between the a… Read more
Visit the PIEbar, 5096 N. Hwy. 87, Strawberry from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 1 for a socially distanced outdoor fire art extravaganza. Read more
This is the first time up to the plate as a director for Greek born Evan Spiliotopoulos. He has a long list of writing credits including “Beau… Read more
How do we get from here, Earth, to there, a distant star system? This quandary has puzzled science fiction fans and writers for generations no… Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 21 at the Lomona Lodge, Mount Cross Lutheran Church and via ZOOM for… Read more
Registration is now open for Rock of Ages Lutheran Church’s free summer music learning program.
The program, “Making Music,” offers one-on-one and small group lessons in June and July. This is the third year the program is being offered.
Various levels are welcome to enroll for various instruments – from absolute beginner to advanced.
The lessons vary from year to year. This year lessons include piano, voice, percussion, wind instruments, brass, violin, mandolin, and ukulele.
The 2021 Making Music program is offering 60 lesson slots on a first-come, first-served basis. Full program enrollment includes Monday Groups and one-on-one lessons for PreK-8th grade-age youngsters. Partial enrollment includes one-on-one lessons. For more details visit RockOfAges-Payson.com/music or call 928-474-2098.
About the main teacher
This year’s main teacher is Sydney Peterson, a college student studying instrumental music education at Martin Luther College in Minnesota. She joined the Rock of Ages community last year and is excited to return for a second summer.
She was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. Her passion for music began at a very young age with her mother serving as the church choir director and her grandmother as the church organist. She hopes to teach music someday in a Christian school because it gives her the opportunity to share what she loves the most. Read more
Summer is still a month away, but both the Payson and Pine libraries are planning summer reading programs for area youngsters. Read more
Two of our favorite giant monsters are together again for the first time since the 1962 classic “King Kong vs. Godzilla.” The 1962 film might … Read more
The Sawmill Theatres releases two new movies this week. I wanted to see “French Exit” just to see Michelle Pfeiffer at age 62. She still has h… Read more
From the Roosevelt Lake bridge to the longest two-lane, single-span, steel-arch bridge in North America and the Mogollon Rim, there is plenty … Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club recently celebrated several members of the club being recognized at the 2021 Arizona Camera Club Council Spring Roundup. Read more
The Town of Payson brings back the community Easter Egg Hunt — Eggstravaganza — Saturday, April 3. The free family event is from 9 a.m. to 11:… Read more
Anthony Hopkins just doesn’t make bad or even mediocre movies. If we consider the four Golden Globes nominations for “The Father” and the addi… Read more
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, reopened to the public Wednesday, March 17. Read more
In this, the second plague year, when a film company has the courage and the sheer effrontery to plunk down a hundred million dollars to make … Read more
Payson Unified School District is on spring break this week and next (March 15-26). Those making travel plans could encounter a different expe… Read more
The kids will love this latest addition to the huge Disney storehouse of princess movies. This makes number 14 on the tally of Disney princess… Read more
Rim Country author Gail Kittleson will be at Christian Gifts and Home Décor this weekend signing copies of her latest book on country music le… Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 17 at the Lomona Lodge, Mount Cross Lutheran Church and via Zoom for… Read more
We continue this week with another in a series of solid, dramatic films, of excellent quality but few car chases or explosions. Read more
Arizona alert — the movie people filmed part of “Nomadland” in Arizona. The theme of people who have homes but not houses had to include the v… Read more
Editor’s note: Buckshot Dot wrote the following in celebration of her second COVID shot — and her first meal out in who knows how long. Read more
When we hear Fred Hampton lead the crowd of supporters in repeated chants of “I am a revolutionary” we believe him. The people he led in real … Read more
The mansion of cinema has many rooms. Some, down in the basement or up in the attic can scare the bejeebers out of us when we enter them. But … Read more
La Santa Del Cañón del Caballo Salvaje or The Saint of Wild Horse Canyon Read more
