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It’s Halloween this Thursday Oct 31! Still a chance to get a costume and cavort around Bisbee! Saturday is the 9th annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival at Warren Ballpark (schedule after Monday’s listings). A special guest is American Idol star McKenna Breinholt. Breinholt’s birth mother was the renowned Bisbee singing sensation Amy Lopez Ross, who was part of the popular folk duo Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl. A special part of the festivities is the Miners Reunion. Miners from across the Southwest and Mexico are encouraged to attend and be recognized for their work in the mining profession. Celebrating Bisbee’s rich mining heritage, there will be displays of mining artifacts and minerals from around the state. Also included will be mining-related children’s activities that will inspire kids to learn more about mining, mineralogy, and geology. Additional activities for kids will also be available, including an inflatable slide.
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Tuesday Oct 29
INDUSTRY DAY at Bisbee Grand – discounts for all hospitality workers
A CRAFT GROUP is at Electric Brewing Co. Bring knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, etc. 1 pm weekly
AMELIA DOLL performs for Taco Tuesdays at Los Hermanos 12 – 3 pm https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ
LITUESDAY at Hitching Post hosted by Mike Montoya – 6-ish to 9 – sign up to perform or just relax and listen
HOWL, CHIRP, SQUEAK, AND ROAR CHAPTER 7 at The Courtyard. 6:30-8:30 PM. As always please bring your favorite pillow to cozy up with. Seating is primarily on the floor or standing. Special Guests: Kayla von der Heide, Bruno Talerico, HoneyBoy, Joy Walden, Melissa Reaves.
JACK HOLLAND 7pm Gene’s Place
Free pool at St Elmo
Weds Oct 30
OPEN STUDIO ART at the Senior Center every Weds 9 am – noon all mediums. BYO supplies and easel
LEATHER TOOLING at the Senior Center every Weds 12:30 – 2 pm
THE PATTY CLAYTON MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA at the Senior Center 2:30 pm. Coming to the Bisbee Senior Center. Presenting a special one hour program of story songs of the West, Cowboys, Cowgirls, Horses, Rodeos and sing along. Songs to take you down memory lane from old western movies. Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers! Come join us!
SPANISH LANGUAGE GROUP meets at Electric Brewing 4 – 6 pm
THE IRREGULARS (Derek Dickson & guests) play every Weds 3 – 6 pm Gene’s Place followed by FPI (Fatigo Pop-In). Mike Montoya plays quirky original tunes to top off your hump day- a potential “pop-in” by Fatigo band mates is highly probable 7 – 10 pm
JAM NIGHT Bisbee Grand 6-10ish – bring your ax, sticks, and picks, and play with a gaggle of Bisbee’s best musicians but players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to sign up for a 20-minute slot. Full drum kit, keyboard, and amp backline (usually a guitar and bass you can borrow, too).
MahaVia Presents: All-Hallows Eve; A Journey Through the Veil 7 pm Pythian Castle 33 Ok St. $20 – $30 donation. See featured event at top of listing.
Thursday Oct 31 – Halloween!
MULE MOUNTAIN TRIO featuring multi-talented musicians Steve Peavey, Timothy Dick, and Evan Hubbard play traditional country St. Elmo 2 pm
MahaVia Presents: All-Hallows Eve; A Journey Through the Veil 7 pm Pythian Castle 33 Ok St. $20 – $30 donation. See featured event at top of listing.
Winner of Pumpkin Carving Contest at Carrick Hotel announced. Over $100 in prizes awarded to the top three winners!
TRUNK OR TREAT 5:30 – 7 PM Vista Park | Warren – families bring their kids out for Halloween fun
HAUNTED MAZE at the Copper Queen Hotel 6 – 9 pm All ages
“Family Day” at Thirsty Lizard with KID’S KARAOKE 6:30 – 7:30 and STARGAZER KARAOKE 8 – 11 pm
JOHNNY ROCKIT & THE DERELICTS Halloween Party at Gay 90s Bar in Naco 7 pm – wear your best costume and join the fun.
HALLOWEEN PARTY at Gene’s Place 7 pm with music from FATIGO
DJ GIDZILLA at St Elmo 9 pm plus costume contest 11 pm – cash prizes
COSTUMES AND CUMBIAS hosted by SONIA RITA! Costume contest Bisbee Grand 7 – 10 pm
Funk/soul/blues from THE GOLD SOULS at the Quarry 9 pm https://spoti.fi/4fiZAPp
Friday Nov 1
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele at Allen & Co Coffee 31 Subway St. 10 am – noon
“Locals Day” at Thirsty Lizard with OPEN JAM 2 – 6 pm
KARAOKE at Electric Brewing 6 pm
OPEN MIC at House Royale (Bisbee Royale) 7 pm
MIKE MONTOYA plays jazzy pop originals and fun covers at the Copper Queen 7 – 10 pm https://spoti.fi/3ygGFod
CAROLYN TORONTO & SIMON team up for a set followed by WORLDS CLYDE Hitching Post 8 pm
“Avant Country” from PETUNIA & THE VIPERS Bisbee Grand 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3VgNkHK
JOHNNY ROCKIT rocks Gene’s Place 3 – 5 pm
PHANTOM BEATS – NIGHT AFTER HALLOWEEN RAVE 10 pm – 2 am at Los Hermanos. DJs, dancing, drink specials, costumes encouraged.
Country music from DUST Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight
Saturday Nov 2 – Dia De Los Muertos/Mariachi Festival
Bisbee Saturday Market 9-1 pm in Warren Vista Park live music from BECA REYES & SCOTT MUHLEMAN while you shop and chitchat with Bisbee locals.
CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday 10 am – noon at Copper Queen Library. All levels welcome, boards and pieces provided.
Author MARIA MCSHANE at Bisbee Books & Music. Maria will be signing her debut novel: “The Reluctant Angel”. The Reluctant Angel is a moving and inspirational tale which takes us on a journey of the unconditional love of the true angels in our lives. 10:30 am – 3 pm
9th ANNUAL BISBEE MARIACHI FESTIVAL & MINER’S REUNION 10 am – 7 pm $15. Featuring MCKENNA BREINHOLT, American Idol Winner and daughter of Amy “Whiskey Girl” Lopez https://www.purplepass.com/index.php#294040/Bisbee_Coalition_for_the_Homeless-9th_Annual_Bisbee_Mariachi_Festival-Historic_Warren_Ballpark-November-02-2024.html
MAGGHIE O’SHEA performs originals and covers on her ukelele 11 am – 1 pm Bisbee Coffee Company stage
PARTY ON THE PATIO 11 am – 1 pm at Patisserie Jacqui 91 Main St. music by NAIM AMOR plus refreshments and giveaways https://spoti.fi/4f0wc0o
Bisbee Hall-of-famer and member of The Flock TS HENRY WEBB plays Los Hermanos (formerly Contessa’s Cantina) noon -3 pm https://www.reverbnation.com/tshenrywebb
Dia de Los Muertos Alter at Central School Project 12-9pm. All are welcome to visit our annual Dia de Los Muertos Shrine. We invite you to bring pictures & mementos to be added to the altar. Paper & pens will be available for messages to the departed.
Tournament style Texas hold ’em poker game weekly on Saturdays at 1 pm. $10 buy in. Come have some fun Electric Brewing.
OUT OF THE BLUE perform jazz, funk, psychedelic, and blues every Saturday at Bisbee Social Club 2 – 5 pm
SABRINA SOLO, a one-woman band, plays covers and originals at Thirsty Lizard 2 – 5 pm https://sptfy.com/sabrinasolo
Bisbee Hall-of-famer PAT GAHN at House Royale (Bisbee Royale) 3 pm
LOS AMIGOS play their “friend”-ly mix of classic rock and Latin covers at every Saturday in November at Copper Queen 4 – 7 pm
ONE GHOST rock the Bisbee Grand with originals and classic rock/new wave covers 8 – 11 pm https://spoti.fi/3SinPnH
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Around 5:30, we will begin gathering around the altar of our dead loved ones in Goar Park. We will stroll around 6pm. Our procession will lead to the Central School Altar, up Subway and down Main. Please bring copies of photos of your dead loved ones or come as you are. Let’s celebrate the life of those who have passed!
CHALAKO THE BAND play Latin and rock classics and originals at St Elmo 9 — 12 bring your dancing shoes https://www.reverbnation.com/Chalako/videos
SAVE DAVID’S HOUSE benefit at Hitching Post 7 pm. David Snyder, Bisbee’s former Animal Control Officer, is in danger of having his house foreclosed upon. Music by STEVE MORAMARCO (solo), COUNTER CLOCKWISE, KELLY OWEN, and more! Food by local chef Thayer. All proceeds plus 25% of the bar goes to David’s house fund!
CATDADDY plays the blues Gene’s Place 7 pm
FUNKY BONZ rock Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 9 – midnight https://spoti.fi/4eZ4Xn4
AMELIA DOLL captures the raw decadence of emotion, through unique lyricism and strong rhythm guitar. https://spoti.fi/48q6kXZ on the patio at Room 4 Bar in Silver King Hotel 7-10 pm
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Sunday Nov 3
Pool Tournaments starting at 11AM-2PM • Kids, Learn How to Shoot Pool with Grannie Sue from 3-5PM Thirsty Lizard
Portrait drawing @object.hotel at 29 Main Street 12:30 – 2 pm. $10, we have some easels and a table but please bring you own supplies.
DEREK DICKSON Hitching Post 3 – 6 pm
Indie/Americana/jazz from ETHAN J PERRY Electric Brewing 2 – 4 pm https://spoti.fi/40mwCKj
SWEET N’ JUICY dress like fruit and play funk at the Thirsty Lizard 1 – 4 pm https://spoti.fi/3xKOP7K
THE PANTHER BAND talented family playing originals and blues/classic rock covers Bisbee Grand 3 – 6 pm https://thepantherband.bandcamp.com/album/marching-toward-the-dust
GYPSY PIANO BLUES Gene’s Place 3PM-6PM
THE ROCKETZ rock it up with rockabilly at The Quarry 5 pm https://spoti.fi/40paBdy
Warren Peace Cafe presents BECA REYES & SCOTT MUHLEMAN 6 – 8 pm. Acoustic originals and covers, plus a special guest or two.
Comedy open mic at Chuckleheads 8 pm – make us laugh, won’t you? Winner of audience award gets $10 prize
Monday Nov 4
Manic Mondays at the Bisbee Grand $1 wings $5 margaritas
DRUM CIRCLE at Gallery at 40 main 4 pm
OPEN JAM AND PIZZA/POTUCK at St. John’s Church 19 Sowles Ave 6 – 9 pm
OPEN MIC at St Elmo. 8 pm Hosted by Shantih Nicechops, one lucky performer wins what’s in the tip jar!
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Bitchin’ Pickins’ Bisbee located in the historic Brewery Gulch is your one-stop shop for vintage and antique clothes, gifts and home goods! Open Thursday through Sunday 10-4 and by appointment, you’ll always find something surprising at Bitchin’ Pickins’! 63 BC Brewery Ave, 360-904-3843
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Also Coming Soon:
Bisbee Art Walk is second Saturday of every month 5 – 8 pm various galleries around town
Sidepony Express Music Festival November 9 https://www.facebook.com/sideponyexpress
Bisbee Woman’s Club Home Tour and Art, Chairs and More Auction November 29 & 30 https://www.bisbeewomansclub.com/home-tour-chair-auction
This Week in Bisbee Useful Links
More City Events including Copper Queen Library education and wellness events for adults and kids: https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/2351/Events
For a complete list of Senior Center activities email activities@bisbeeseniors.org
Bisbee Science Lab www.bisbeesciencelab.org
Discover Bisbee Arizona – the official website of Bisbee https://www.discoverbisbee.com/
Queen Mine tour and reservations: https://www.copperqueenmine.com/
The Bisbee Observer – our local newspaper – subscribe today! https://thebisbeeobserver.com/
Bisbee Enclave: Online directory of businesses in Bisbee: https://bisbeeenclave.com/
Forever Bisbee Blog: https://foreverbisbee.com/
Bisbee Wire – Bisbee financials, left-leaning politics http://bisbeewire.com/
Bisbee Bikeways newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/8458a3bc2425/project-update-16196387?e=[UNIQID]
Bisbee Monthly Calendar Section https://thisweekinbisbee.com/monthly-bisbee-event-calendars/
Health & Wellness, Beauty: https://thisweekinbisbee.com/health-wellness-listings/
ETC
The Legion Bar & Grill wants to display YOUR artwork on our walls. We have amazing two story walls and we want to fill it up with all the amazing local art Bisbee has to offer. For more info: https://legionbarandgrill.com/contact-legion-bar-and-grill/
Calling all artists – Allen & Co is looking for new art in its space for the month of November. Contact theallenandco@gmail.com for more info
Auditions are being held for the Bisbee Massacre Experience, which will perform in Bisbee and Tombstone Dec 6, 7, 8 – for more info visit https://www.bisbeemassacreexperience.com/
REMAKE 2024: CALL FOR WORK at Central School Project. Artists Drop off and registration day is Monday Nov 18th from 11am – 6:30pm. Artists can enter up to 2 pieces: $5.00 per piece. l. This exhibition calls for our creative community to work in the art of assemblage, harnessing the power of discarded junk, manufactured items, shiny things, scraps, ephemera, and bereft materials. We ask that the art is made entirely, or in part, of things not intended as art materials.
Petition to Save Lowell Buildings from Abandonment and demolition. Freeport MacMoRan has canceled the leases of multiple tenants with the plans on abandoning these functioning and historic buildings. We call on Freeport to designate, protect, maintain or sell historic properties throughout Bisbee that are Brick and Mortar, Steel Headframes, Concentrators, and other landmark mining structures that make Bisbee a unique historic destination where the public learns about this history of copper mining in Arizona. https://www.change.org/p/save-americana-historic-lowell-district-in-jeopardy
Bisbee Community Chorus (BCC) is rehearsing musical programs for a Christmas Singalong on Dec. 7, winter concerts on Dec. 14 and 15, and several other community events. Check TWIB for details as they evolve. BCC info: http:/www.bisbeechorus.org
1st & 3rd Thursdays 10a-12p WAM! We are Moms, a community of moms learning and growing together! An opportunity to build your mom tribe with a dedicated two hours of discussion and crafts -with- childcare! And snacks! (for kids AND moms) @ The Community Church of Warren, 201 Arizona St Bisbee (Not a religious group)|
Hi everyone, I’m on a committee at Bisbee High School that is called the “Sunshine Committee.” We’ve decided to give our staff some positive encouragement through celebrating birthdays, accomplishments, and just all-around cheer. One of our teachers has been putting $10 of her own money in birthday cards that we all sign, but I think it would be better to give gift cards/certificates to local Bisbee businesses. If you would like to support our endeavor to make our staff feel appreciated, please do! I would be happy to come to you to pick up anything you’d like to donate, or you could drop something at the school for the “Sunshine Committee.” Thank you! Amy Brett My school email is abrett@busd.k12.az.us
LADIES’ NIGHT CLOTHING EXCHANGE Wednesdays at St Elmo. Come in and trade your old clothes or just pick something out for a donation. Donations will be given to the woman’s shelter in Bisbee.
The Stepping Back in Time Walking Tour with historian Boyd Nicholl will take you through the streets of Bisbee while sharing the community’s history. The tour starts at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum building stairs each Saturday at 2:00 pm and is limited to 12 guests. https://bit.ly/BMHMWalkingTours
Lonnie Mitchell’s dance lessons have moved to the Covenant Presbyterian Church Annex. We will have social dancing after the lessons in West Coast Swing and Salsa. Only $5 per person. More info: 480 586 5961.
Pottery lessons wheel throwing and hand building in Warren $120 3 Groups available Clay sculpture class $150 NO experience needed. Space is limited – scholarships available – email bisbeepotteryonthemountain@gmail.com
Nick Mueller offers private chess lessons for individuals and groups via Cascade Tutoring – cascadecochise@gmail.com for more info
Shuttle service call Leeza (520) 366 – 6909 serving all of Bisbee
Copper City Shuttle & Food Delivery in Old Bisbee 520 559 – 5304
The Bisbee Rotary Club is looking for new members! Feel free to join us at one of our meetings to get to know our club. The Bisbee Rotary Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 5:15pm at the VFW, 1326 Highway 92. Come learn about how the Bisbee Rotary Club works to improve our community, while having fun! For more info, contact sherrielmorgan@gmail.com
Cochise County Swap meet Sunday of every month 7 am – 3pm Thirsty Lizard “bring your good old fashioned junk” – no vendor fees
Have a tune in your head? Steve Moramarco will help you turn it into a song. One on one songwriting lessons email moremarkable67@gmail.com
Venues – all in Bisbee AZ 85603 unless noted
Allen & Co Espresso House – new coffeehouse in a familiar location 31 Subway St #3 (520) 333 – 7970 theallenandco@gmail.com
American Legion Post #16 1422 HWY 92 (520) 366-4558
Artemizia Foundation: Museum / Gallery of contemporary, graffiti & street art. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11 to 4. Works by Banksy, Kusama etc. 818 Tombstone Canyon. www.ArtemiziaFoundation.org
Bisbee Books & Music 2 Main St. in the Civic Center building
(520) 353-4009
Bisbee Coffee Company 2 Copper Queen Plaza – music in the courtyard (520) 432-7879
Bisbee Grand Hotel 61 Main St 520-432-5900 Live music, full bar, and great food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. https://www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
Bisbee Senior Center 300 Collins Rd. (520) 432-2167 events not just for members or seniors
Bisbee Social Club (BSC) 67B Main St 520-366-3898 “Speakeasy” style bar with DJ, pool table, and live music 21 and up www.bisbeesocialclub.com
Bisbee Saturday Market Warren Vista Park https://bisbeesaturdaymarket.com/
Central School Project 43 Howell Ave (520) 432-4866 https://www.centralschoolproject.org/
Chuckleheads 41 Brewery Ave – Matt Becker’s bar featuring music, standup, and other random events. Ask him to show you a card trick. https://www.chuckleheadsaz.com/ 21 and up
Club Kilimanjahro aka Club K 33 Subway St unique event space at the top of a long flight of stairs
Copper Queen 11 Howell Ave (520) 432-2216 Arizona’s oldest hotel has full bar and food plus live music inside or on the patio https://www.copperqueen.com/
The Courtyard 18 Brewery Ave (917) 664-8353
Dot’s Diner/Shady Dell 1 Old Douglas Road (520) 432-1112 retro diner at the Shady Dell Vintage Trailer park https://www.theshadydell.com/dotsevents
Electric Brewing 1326 W Hwy 92 (520) 800-4210 The first microbrew in Arizona, run by one of the original owner’s disciples. Also has non-alcoholic drinks on tap. www.electricbrewing.com
Gene’s Place 24 Brewery Ave – new bar in the Gulch located where the original Gene’s Place was located
Hitching Post 316 Pirrung (520) 432-2836 Bakerville/Warren’s newest hotspot with music and events almost 7 days. a week. You can also get legally “hitched” by Katie. www.hitchingpostbisbee.com
House Royale (formerly Bisbee Royale) – newly reopened and renovated theater! 94 Main St (520) 353-4369
Jonquil Motel 317 Tombstone Canyon (520) 432-7371 – vintage motel with lots of events in their backyard www.thejonqil.com
Los Hermanos (Formerly Contessa’s Cantina) 202 Tombstone Canyon often has live music for lunch
Room 4 Bar 43 Brewery Ave, “Arizona’s smallest bar” up the steep staircase in The Silver King Hotel (520) 432-3723
St. Elmo 36 Brewery ave (520) 432-5578 – since 1902 oldest bar in Arizona, locals’ favorite watering hole 21 and up
The Thirsty Lizard 5838 W. Double Adobe Road Bisbee, AZ 85617 (520) 221-7776
https://www.studiostargazer.org/lizard Roadhouse Food, Drinks & Atmosphere.
Event Venue-space
Quarry 40 Brewery Ave (520) 366-6868 Winner of many “Best of Bisbee” awards, locally sourced food with many vegan options https://www.facebook.com/the.quarry.bisbee
Warren Peace Cafe 123 Arizona St – new cafe in Warren! www.warrenpeacecafe.com
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