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Beth Ames Swartz – Artists and Art Professionals Symposium

Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E Culver St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Full schedule of programs The Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS) presents Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), an exhibition of acclaimed artist, Beth Ames Swartz. Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) features works from several seminal series that span over 50 years, many from the artists own collection and selected by guest curator, Robert Pela. Each series […]

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Drop-In Discovery Saturday – Phoenix

Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 East Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

January 21 - Ron Carlos & Jacob Butler Join Ron Carlos, Maricopa Potter and Jacob Butler, Onk Akimel O’Odham Artist, on the back patio for a drop-in informational program and demonstration about the process of making pottery. Discover the many steps involved from clay sourcing, processing raw clay, forming, painting, and finally the firing process. […]

The Beatles “From Liverpool to Abbey Road” – Waddell

White Tank Library 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

This session examines a chronological historic account of the lives, works and influence of The Beatles on contemporary society. We will discuss their phenomenal achievements from a musical and cultural perspective. The lecture will be enhanced with visual backgrounds and audio clips. Our historic journey starts from their early days as a cover band in […]

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FRANK Talks: War, Liberty & Law – Gilbert

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

War, Liberty & Law: The U.S. Constitution and Crisis Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies There is a fundamental tension between national security and individual liberty. The Bill of Rights guarantees certain liberties, free speech and press, peaceable assembly, the right to bear arms and be free from […]

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The Big Thirst: How Jack Pfister Helped Arizona Face Its Water Challenges – Casa Grande

Casa Grande Public Library 449 N. Dry Lake St., Casa Grande, AZ, United States

Whiskey’s for drinking, and water’s for fighting. The old quip about the West seems truer than ever as growth and climate change put pressure on water supplies. But history shows that Arizonans can solve water problems without a gunfight. In recent decades, Jack Pfister was a leader in reaching agreements on divisive water issues. This […]

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On the Arizona Frontier Ranch Medicine – Apache Junction

Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Once your family arrived in the west often there was not a doctor within miles. The medical care of the family landed in the hands of the family. Luckily, it was soon learned that the plants held many secrets for someone who was ill. Chew a little willow bark for a headache, pine needles are […]

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Swing Into History – Florence

Florence Community Library 778 N. Main St., Florence, AZ, United States

With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in early radio. Join Larson as he revisits the sounds America listened and danced to for more than three decades. Learn how iconic artists like Glenn […]

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FRANK Talks: Conspiracy and Credibility – Coolidge

Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Avenue, Coolidge, AZ, United States

Conspiracy and Credibility: Look Who’s Talking, about What — Law Talk and Loose Talk Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies It is undeniable that words have power, the power to teach, to defend, to inspire and to offend, the power to reveal facts and falsehoods, the power to […]

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Film + Talk: The Return

Florence Community Library 778 N. Main St., Florence, AZ, United States

In 2012, California amended its “Three Strikes” law—one of the harshest criminal sentencing policies in the country. The passage of Prop. 36 marked the first time in U.S. history that citizens voted to shorten sentences of those currently incarcerated. Within days, the reintegration of thousands of “lifers” was underway. The Return examines this unprecedented reform […]

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Author + Talk: Butch Queens Up in Pumps with Marlon Bailey

Arizona Humanities 1242 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Marlon M. Bailey, Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University's School of Social Transformation. About Marlon's book Butch Queens Up in Pumps: "Butch Queens Up in Pumps examines Ballroom culture, in which inner-city LGBT individuals dress, dance, and vogue to compete for prizes and trophies. Participants […]

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