In this special Independence Week edition of Arizona Roundup, we journey through Helen’s roots from Bisbee and Douglas to California and finally Prescott, where she created one of the most respected and community-rooted film festivals in the Southwest. Stephenson, who also runs the Film and Media Arts Program at Yavapai College, shares stories of shaking up film education, attracting filmmakers from around the world, and creating unforgettable cinematic events for all ages.

Why This Episode Shines

Whether you’re a longtime Prescott local or a visiting film buff, this episode of Arizona Roundup is your guide to a magical week in Mile High Country. Stuart and Helen cover everything from the festival's origin story to the impact of film in rural and historic communities.

In a special edition of Arizona Roundup recorded at the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes Prescott Mayor Phil Goode for a wide-ranging, deeply engaging conversation about the historical roots, civic identity, and Revolutionary heritage of this iconic Mile-High City. As America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, Mayor Goode unpacks how Prescott’s naming, pronunciation, and founding tie directly into the Revolutionary War and the enduring spirit of citizen leadership.

This broadcast is far more than a civic history lesson—it’s a celebration of national heritage, family legacy, and the military exploits of Colonel William Prescott at Bunker Hill, to revealing how Dr. Samuel Prescott completed the 'Midnight Ride' that Paul Revere never finished, the program connects the dots between past and present, offering listeners an inspiring portrait of a city built on the values of resilience, education, and patriotic servicevalues that have shaped both Prescott and the country. From recounting the.

Sharlot Hall Museum's Executive Director Stuart Rosebrook sits down with Prescott, Arizona's Watters Garden Center owner and master gardener Ken Lain to talk about the museum's arboretum, its historic rose garden (287 and counting), beautiful flowers and shrubs, and how gardening adds value to your life and communiity!

Sharlot Hall Museum's Executive Director Stuart Rosebrook has a fast-action call with "True West" magazine's Bob Boze Bell and Country-Western musician Danny Romero about growing up along Route 66 and their show "Bob Boze Bell and the 66 Kids" at Sharlot Hall Museum at 4 pm on June 10, 2025. To get tickets go to SharlotHallMuseum.org

Today Sharlot Hall Museum's Executive Director Stuart Rosebrook brings us more great stories about Prescott, Arizona, and all of the adventures and history that surround The Mile High Cowboy City. A significant part of that story in legend is The World's Oldest Rodeo! Stuart sits down with his friend, Kym Lopez, who has given much of her life as a volunteer to the communities of Yavapai County. A current Prescott Valley City Council member, she has been a Prescott Frontier Days volunteer for two decades. As current president of Prescott Frontier Days, she shares the story of women in the historic rodeo, why this year's 136th annual WOR is dedicated to women in rodeo, and why you should not miss this year's rodeo, June 30-July 6.

"Preskett" is truly the mile high cowboy city... And today Stuart is pleased to bring together Duane and Bob who are two of the four members of Rusty Pistols Reloaded. And the very name of the group tells you there must be some stories to be told and heard.

They will share their stories about their love of cowboy music cowboy poetry and all things cowboy in the Prescott arena with the good folks who love the western tradition.

And then they will tell you how you can participate in a wonderful cowboy celebration this coming August. It's a great invitation and here are the details of why you should make your way to Prescott!

Sharlot Hall Museum's Executive Director Stuart Rosebrook sits down with Prescott Frontier Days' Business Development Manager Greg Mangarelli to talk about the upcoming 138th Annual World's Oldest Rodeo, his family, his career and his love of Prescott, Arizona.

The well-respected former mayor of Prescott has been the business development manager of Prescott Frontier Days and World's Oldest Rodeo since 2021. He is one of the founders of The 1888 Buckle Club, a 501(c)3 booster organization that supports Prescott Frontier Days!