Saturday, April 1 National Park Agriculture and Heritage Food Stories Presented by: Greg McNamee 12 PM & 2 PM Consider the taco, that favorite treat, a staple of Mexican and Mexican American cooking and an old standby on an Arizonan’s plate. The corn in the tortilla comes from the Valley of Mexico, the cheese from […]
Gregory McNamee explores the history of the national park system, with special attention to how it came to bear on Arizona—a relationship that is ongoing. Share on Facebook Gregory McNamee explores the history of the national park system, with special attention to how it came to bear on Arizona—a relationship that is ongoing. Saturday, February […]
In a lyrical mix of natural science, history, and memoir, Melissa L. Sevigny ponders what it means to make a home in the American Southwest at a time when its most essential resource, water, is overexploited and undervalued. Share on Facebook In a lyrical mix of natural science, history, and memoir, Melissa L. Sevigny ponders […]
Saturday, March 4 History and Wildlife of Saguaro National Park a panel discussion featuring Jane Eppinga and wildlife biologist, Jessica Lamberton-Moreno. Presented by: Jane Eppinga and Jessica Lamberton-Moreno 12 PM & 2 PM Eppinga’s content will be based on her book Saguaro National Park (Images of America). Her writing tells the story of the Organic […]
Connecting Students with Veterans Reception and Book Signing Phoenix Edition 1 Sunday, April 9, 2017 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Arizona State University West Campus 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd. Glendale, AZ 85306 Join VHP for the debut of Since You Asked XIII: A Salute to Women Keynote Speaker Lieutenant General Carol A. Mutter, USMC (Ret.), the […]
The Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) Heritage Insights series at the 27th Annual Zuni, 84th Annual Hopi, and 68th Annual Navajo Festivals of Arts & Culture strengthens MNA’s institutional initiative of celebrating the cultural diversity of the Colorado Plateau by promoting cross-cultural understanding and increasing appreciation of the artistry, history, and cultural heritage of the […]
Brassed Off, a film starring Ewen McGregor about coal miners in a brass band will be screened with an introduction by Anna Ochoa O'Leary. O'Leary will discuss minig culture and the unique transition of a utilitarian community to an arts-based community. Learn more at https://loftcinema.org/event/rolling-reels/ This program is supported by a grant from Arizona Humanities.
Metal Road (30 min.) Directed by Sarah Del Seronde For decades, thousands of Navajos worked the railroads maintaining the trans-continuental network. Metal Road enters the world of Navajo families amid history of railroad work thorugh the lens of one workday on the 9001 Heavy Steel Gang. Free and open to all! This program is supported […]
Junior Bonner, the classic rodeo western starring Steve McQueen, will be screened with an introduction by Tom Sheridan. Sheridan will discuss western history and the giving way of the old west to progress. Learn more at www.loftcinema.org/rollingreels This program is supported by a grant from Arizona Humanities
Metal Road (30 min.) Directed by Sarah Del Seronde For decades, thousands of Navajos worked the railroads maintaining the trans-continuental network. Metal Road enters the world of Navajo families amid history of railroad work thorugh the lens of one workday on the 9001 Heavy Steel Gang. Free and open to all! This program is supported […]
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