Thank you, Joyce Wiley of the Kingman Office of Tourism for this event information. It looks like Kingman will be the place to be in coming weeks!

January 18 – DePuy Auction – This year, we have put together an unusual collection of antiques and collectibles from area estates and homes. Expect a full day. Bring your lunch or order from local eateries. Location: Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd., Expo Building D, Kingman.  Saturday, 9:30am start, 8am preview to 5pm. For more information contact Dave & Fran DePuy, Auctioneers at 928.692.9404 or visit www.depuyauction.com.

 January 25 – Oatman Bed Races – 35^th Annual Oatman Bed Races – Forget the Indy 500, Daytona 500, and the Kentucky Derby. For sheer drama and athletic prowess exhibited while wearing pajamas, nothing tops the Oatman Bed Races. Five-person teams, with four pushers and one sheet jockey, propel beds through Oatman’s main drag at breakneck speeds. No wagering, please. Let’s keep the sport pure. Costumes and pajamas are strongly encouraged because that’s how Oatman rolls! If you and four amigos have the right stuff, the entry fee for the bed races is $50. Per team and beds are provided. You can even sign up the day of the event before noon. And don’t worry, officials will clear Oatman’s beloved burros off the street before the race begins. No admission fee for spectators. This annual event takes place on Saturday at high noon. Festivities rock this gold mining town/wild burrow hangout from 10am to 4pm. For more details or register a team, visit the Oatman Gold Road Chamber of Commerce website at www.oatmanchamberofcommerce.com or call 928-768-9139.

 January 25 – “Jerome too Stubborn to Die” by Jay Mark – Historian Jay Mark, accomplished Business Owner, Media Personality, Author, and Community History Preservationist will present to us the story of the old mining town of Jerome-Too Stubborn to Die. This presentation looks at the numerous disasters, tragedies and set-backs Jerome has faced in the past and still comes out on top. See how Jerome remade itself from a major mining center into a tourist-filled, living Ghost Town is a fascinating tale that features many seldom seen images. His background, knowledge and experiences contribute to his lively and engaging presentation of Jerome. Saturday 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Location: Mohave County Library, 3269 N Burbank St, Kingman.

January 25 – Talent Show Benefiting Beale Street Theater – The National Honor Society at the Kingman Academy High School is having a dinner-talent show to benefit the Beale Street Theater renovation project. Come and enjoy an appetizer, entrée, and dessert while celebrating Kingman’s many talents. Dinner will be a buffet taco bar. Location: KAHS Gymnasium, 3420 N Burbank St, Kingman. Saturday at 7pm. Tickets: $25 per Adult, $10 per Child, and $15 per Student. For additional information, please email info@bealestreettheater.com. We are so grateful to these teens for their support!

 January 26 – Grand Opening! Mohave Markets at the Mohave County Fairgrounds – There will be many handmade items, including jewelry, crochet items, pet accessories, custom tumblers, toys, collectibles, DoTerra, information booths, Acceleration Dance, Academy performances, live music by RUN – The Band, food trucks, home-baked items, and more! Free raffles and giveaways. Free entry and parking. Sunday 9am – 4pm. Location: Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. For more information visit mohavemarkets.com or call 928-418-0625.

 January 30, 31 & Feb 1 – The Pharaoh’s Revenge – Kingman Center for the Arts Education and Beale Street Youth Theater are excited to present our upcoming youth theater production of The Pharaoh’s Revenge by Julie Tosh. Performing for one weekend only! There are three performances scheduled for the following times at Lee Williams High School (400 Grandview Ave, Kingman, AZ): Thursday, Jan. 30^th at 7pm. Friday, Jan. 31^st at 7pm. Saturday, Feb. 1^st 2024 at 1pm & 7pm. Ticket prices range from $10-$15 per person. For more information, please contact Beale Street Youth Theater at 928-897-3092 or email us at education@bealestreettheater.com.

February 1 – “The Selling of the Grand Canyon” by Dr. John Mack – Author of a book on the settlement of southeast Kansas and multiple peer review articles on American History he is presenting the “The Selling of the Grand Canyon: the Santa Fe Railroad company, Harvey Company and the El Tovar Hotel”. Come and learn about the significance of the American Southwest in the early 20th century when national attention shifted to the canyons and deserts of the American Southwest. With the arrival of the railroad it eased access and increased interest in both the natural and human history of the Grand Canyon region. Learn how the efforts of William Haskell Simpson (representing the Railroad) and the Harvey Company to coordinate, sustain, and profit from American interest in the region by building and then promoting the El Tovar at the Grand Canyon in the early 20th Century. Saturday 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Location: Mohave County Library, 3269 N Burbank St, Kingman.