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The Eagle and the Archaeologists: The Lindberghs’ 1929 Southwest Aerial Survey

Church of the Holy Nativity 1414 Easy Street, Payson, AZ, United States

Charles Lindbergh is best known for his famous 1927 flight across the Atlantic Ocean. But few realize that Lindbergh and his wife, Anne, played a brief but important role in archaeology. In 1929 they teamed up with noted archaeologist Alfred Kidder to conduct an unprecedented aerial photographic survey of Southwest prehistoric sites and geologic features […]

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Honky Tonks, Brothels and Mining Camps: Entertainment in Old Arizona

Phippen Museum 4701 U.S. HWY 89N, Prescott, AZ, United States

In pioneer Arizona, among the best places to experience the performing arts were in the mining towns. Striking it rich meant having disposable income and miners, like the well-heeled of the Gilded Age, wanted to demonstrate their sophistication with culture. From the early popular music of ragtime and minstrelsy evolved orchestras, operas and glee clubs […]

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Debt of Honor – Film Screening and Discussion (Cottonwood)

Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S 6th St, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

Join Arizona Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Verde Valley Librarians for a free screening of the Ric Burns film, Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History. The screening is followed by a conversation and Q&A. • Friday, December 4 - 1:00 to 4:00pm - Cottonwood Recreation Center (150 S 6th St, […]

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Debt of Honor – Film Screening and Discussion (Sedona)

Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

Join Arizona Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Verde Valley Librarians for a free screening of the Ric Burns film, Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History. The screening is followed by a conversation and Q&A. • Friday, December 4 - 1:00 to 4:00pm - Cottonwood Recreation Center (150 S 6th St, […]

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Poets Laura Tohe and Orlando White – Writing Workshop + Open Mic

Gila Community College-San Carlos Campus Tonto Street and Mesa Drive, San Carlos, AZ, United States

5:30-6:30 p.m. All-Ages Community Writing Workshop 6:30-9:30 p.m. Open Mic Performance + Light Refreshments Gila Community College-San Carlos Campus Tonto Street and Mesa Drive San Carlos, AZ 85550 ■ (928) 475-5981     Arizona poets Laura Tohe and Orlando White will lead an all ages interactive workshop with participants of Poets on the Rez at […]

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The Payson Book Festival

Gila Community College - Payson Campus 201 N. Mud Springs Road, Payson, AZ, United States

The second annual Payson Book Festival seeks to promote literacy and showcase Arizona authors. The festival includes 70 local authors, a Young Writer’s Workshop and story time sessions. A portion of proceeds benefit scholarship funds and children will have the opportunity to take home free books. In all Arizona Professional Writers seeks to foster a […]

Archaeology Road Show

Springerville Heritage Center 418 E. Main Stret, Springerville, AZ, United States

This event encourages residents of the White Mountain region to bring family collections of ancient artifacts to Casa Malpais Museum in Springerville, where professional archaeologists will provide in-depth information on these objects. Participants will learn what these objects tell us about the lives and arts of the White Mountains’ ancient residents (monetary values will not […]

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FRANK Talks: Civic Engagement

Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library 1595 Johnson Dr, Lakeside, AZ, United States

Civic Engagement: What is it & why is it important? Ryan Winkle, Co-founder RAILMesa What is civic engagement? How can you engage and empower people in your communities? Explore the idea that civic participation is not just important, but imperative for a community to be successful. Learn and reflect on how being an “engaged” citizen […]

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Hot Topics Cafe – Revenge of the Lawn – Sedona

edona Community Center 2615 Melody Ln, Sedona, AZ, United States

Title: Revenge of the Lawn Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. Date: Wednesday, September 21 Facilitated by: Jeffrey Downard Where: Sedona Community Center, 2615 Melody Ln., Sedona, AZ 86336 More info at: nau.edu/ppi / 928-523-8339 / nau.ppi@nau.edu Join the upcoming Hot Topics Cafés on Revenge of the Lawn: Water Use and Conservation in the High Desert. In this Hot Topics discussion, we will consider a number […]

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Taking Your Father to a Nazi Camp: German Family Memories of War and Holocaust

Church of the Red Rocks - Painted Cliffs Hall 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona, AZ, United States

A more personalized talk on the effects of the Holocaust and war on German society, family and German post-war generations. It begins with the story the presenter’s family (including his father’s war experience as a 17-year old German soldier, in the vicinity of a Jewish slave labor camp in Poland), addresses more general themes in […]

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