April 15 - Phoenix Herpetological Society Learn about some of the native Arizona wildlife in this hands on demonstration. The PHS will also discuss some non-native reptiles who have made their way here over the past few decades. Finally, they'll explore methods of staying safe and co-existing within our Sonoran Desert environment. Click here to […]
Phoenix Theatre and The Black Theatre Troupe join forces to present the shocking true story of nine African American youth jailed in Alabama in 1931 for a crime they did not commit. Featuring a mix of gospel, jazz, and vaudeville, this audacious musical explores the series of events that provoked a national outrage. Every performance […]
Phoenix Theatre and The Black Theatre Troupe join forces to present the shocking true story of nine African American youth jailed in Alabama in 1931 for a crime they did not commit. Featuring a mix of gospel, jazz, and vaudeville, this audacious musical explores the series of events that provoked a national outrage. Every performance […]
Join Arizona Humanities and the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office and Planning and Development Department for a very special happy birthday celebration at the historic Ellis-Shackelford House! In conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month, celebrate 100 years of the Ellis-Shackelford House (1917-2017), which is the home of Arizona Humanities. Eventbrite RSVP: https://ellis-shackelfordhouse100.eventbrite.com Facebook Event: […]
Author + Talk : Looking Like the Enemy: Japanese Mexicans, the Mexican State, and U.S. Hegemony, 1897-1945 with Jerry Garcia Tuesday, May 16th 5:30-6:30 p.m. (small group discussion) 6:45-8:30 p.m. (Presentation, Q&A) Arizona Humanities - 1242 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix, AZ 85004 If you are interested in purchasing Dr. Garcia's book visit UA Press […]
Thursday, June 8, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Presentation and Q&A Free event! Light refreshments included. Arizona Humanities 1242 N. Central Ave - Phoenix, AZ 85004 Explore the life of renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist Edith Wharton. Dr. Rivers-Norton will discuss excerpts from “Edith Wharton: When Words First Spoke,” the fourth chapter of her latest […]
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 6:00pm-9:00pm First Congregational United Church of Christ 1407 North 2nd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004 FREE to the Public (RSVP Required) RSVP by June 12th Please RSVP early for this free event. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be provided. Eventbrite RSVP: http://mississippijourney.eventbrite.com or Lisa@DesertDanceTheatre.org FaceBook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1884069311815190/ For more information: 480-962-4584, […]
Energy in an Uncertain World Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation Energy can be made affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all Arizonans. Energy is never just about technology, but about the values and ideals that a society has about its design and distribution. But what will it take to achieve energy […]
Religious Liberty in America: How do we Set Limits on Free Exercise? Steve Kilar, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution dictates that Congress “shall make no law … prohibiting the free exercise” of religion. In Arizona, we’ve been confronted with this question in […]
Local Democracy and Politics in Education: Does it help or hinder student achievement? Dr. Carrie Sampson, Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College In 2008, The Atlantic published an article entitled “First, Kill All the School Boards: A modest proposal to fix the schools.” The article emphasized school boards’ failure to lead school districts […]
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