"Lumberjacks Soar, Arts Abound: A Flagstaff Weekend Recap"

16/11/2025 3 min
"Lumberjacks Soar, Arts Abound: A Flagstaff Weekend Recap"

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Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Sunday, November 16, 2025.Flagstaff is waking up to a brisk and bright morning after a thrilling weekend of local sports, art, and community energy. Let’s start with a huge congratulations to the Northern Arizona University women’s volleyball team, who clinched at least a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season title yesterday. The Lumberjacks took down Idaho State in a nail-biting four-set match. Set two went deep into history as the longest played anywhere in NCAA volleyball this season, ending at an astonishing 44-42. The team honored seniors Keira Hall, Kylie Moran, and Sophia Wadsworth, who led the squad through a dramatic, undefeated home season. NAU fans, you can keep the spirit going by following the team as they wrap up their regular season and prepare for the conference tournament next week.And in college football, the excitement continued at the Walkup Skydome, where the NAU Lumberjacks celebrated Senior Day with a hard-fought, high-scoring win over Cal Poly, 35-27. Senior Kolbe Katsis was unstoppable, setting career highs with three touchdown catches and 148 yards. Defensive standouts kept Cal Poly at bay, nabbing interceptions and delivering clutch plays in the final minutes to clinch back-to-back winning seasons for NAU. Coach Brian Wright praised his team for their resilience, and the energy from the crowd resonated through the day.Turning to the arts, today is the final day to experience Searching for Refugia, a poetic installation by Chiara Rose Skabelund at The HeArt Box. The exhibition explores spaces of sanctuary and healing in uncertain times, perfect for a reflective afternoon stroll. If vibrant prints and stories catch your eye, Prints. People. Power. continues at the Clara M. Lovett Art Museum, showcasing works highlighting community and care through art.Music lovers can delight in Borrowed and Beloved: Flute Gems this afternoon, as Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra flutists Andrea Graves and Jeannette Hirasawa Moore present a wide-ranging program from Bach to Broadway. The concert promises to be a warm retreat from the November chill.Don’t forget, the ongoing Oak Creek Overlook Native American Artisans Markets are open today. Browse authentic jewelry, pottery, and crafts up to 4 PM—don’t miss a chance to support local artisans while enjoying views of our scenic rim.Today also brings relaxation and wellness for families at the Northern Arizona Yoga Center, with a special family meditation and breathing workshop at 12:30. For more creative pursuits, the Migration of Air and Spirit painting series continues at The HeArt Box, inviting you to explore autumn’s palette through guided art-making—no experience needed.Looking ahead, Sedona’s International Film Festival is in full swing, with films like Roads of Fire, Burt, and Trifole showing daily at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. If you’re up for a short drive, catch tonight’s screening or join the magical mind-reading extravaganza, Red Rocks Magic, featuring mentalist Brett Barry—the perfect outing for fans of mystery and wonder.Whether you’re out cheering for the Lumberjacks, wandering through art galleries, or cozying up to live music and meditation, Flagstaff is alive with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate. Bundle up and make the most of your Sunday.This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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