The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Lions [& Rattlers & Dragons & Longhorns] and Bears — Oh My” on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 1:30 p.m.

Peach’s show features his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at Arizona and local history, also incorporating jokes, stories and first-person narrative.

“And so, in his quest for goals or gold, a man may lie to his friends … and work out ways to fool the law and tie up all loose ends. And he may mask illicit tasks, and even face down danger. But in spite of his brain, and his place in the food chain … there’s no escaping nature,” Peach said.

This new show focuses on nature and animal friends, or foes, of the Southwest.

“And according to this plan, God meant the hand of man to tame the wild and cultivate dominion. So the higher up, the gladder, here on evolution’s ladder. But maybe that’s a matter of opinion,” or so goes one small sampling from the show.

An actor, playwright and historian, Peach is especially good at bringing to life history and his subjects. But he isn’t afraid to also spin some tall tales, too. Informative and entertaining, his shows have long been a favorite of university, state and national parks, and historically oriented audiences.

The show is about an hour long. Tickets are $6; children under 12 are admitted free. Museum admission is separate.
The Sedona Heritage Museum is at 735 Jordan Road in Jordan Park in Uptown. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum’s exhibits include stories of area pioneers, movies made in Sedona, cowboy life, vintage vehicles and antique orchard and fruit processing equipment demonstrations.

The red rock home and fruit packing shed along with the tractor shed are listed on the National Historic Register. Call 282-7038 for more information about this presentation or the museum.