Good Day
Flagstaff
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff Police have issued a community notification under ARS 13-3825 about Lance Hershel Gorman—a convicted sex offender residing in our area who is not actively being pursued. Flagscanner
- ➤ Brandon Ian Begay, a suspect in a Sunset Crater stabbing, failed to appear in Superior Court Monday and was re-arrested Tuesday for reckless burning—further details of the investigation remain pending. Arizona Daily Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff City Council met on June 24 to discuss the future of the historic Orpheum Theater, considering plans to preserve it through city acquisition with direct public management, oversight with a partner, or a private sale—efforts that could secure the venue's role as a community arts space. City staff will conduct further analysis and public outreach as part of their proactive approach to protect this downtown landmark that has served Flagstaff since 1916. KAFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff City Council is discussing a potential deal to acquire the Orpheum Theater+ the agreement to move forward with talks does not commit the city to purchase it+ and officials will continue discussions to explore the opportunity further. Arizona Daily Sun
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Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Creature Camp
Campers will explore wildlife habitats and meet live animals — July 7-11 — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — $ — Discover the secrets of animal adaptations through fun activities and guided nature hikes.
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Beginner Archery Clinic in Flagstaff
9 AM – 12 PM — Fort Tuthill County Park — $29 Adults, $18 Youth — Discover the fundamentals of archery with expert guidance and hands-on fun.
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Eco Explorers Summer Camp: Weird Plant Science
All week long — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Cost information not provided — Discover the strange secrets of plant life through hands-on experiments and exploration.
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311 Live in Concert with Badflower
7-11 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets required — Rock out to 311 as they bring their unique sound to Flagstaff's Pepsi Amphitheater with special guests Badflower.
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Escape to Coconino Festival
July 18-19 — Pepsi Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Immerse in a unique blend of bass music and the beauty of nature in Flagstaff's scenic venue.
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Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — $5-$30 — Celebrate Scottish and Irish culture with live music, whiskey tastings, and family-friendly activities.
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Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
All day — Fort Tuthill County Park — Free entry — Celebrate Celtic and Scottish traditions with cultural stories and community connections.
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Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 7
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Pricing not specified — Dive into a week of sports and team-building activities for ages 8-15.
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Zero Balancing I Course
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Elevated Education of Northern Arizona — $795; discounts available — Learn the foundational techniques and principles of Zero Balancing in a hands-on workshop experience.
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The SoapGirls Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Tickets available — Experience the audacious Rock and Roll energy of The SoapGirls.
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Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
~ John Wayne
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