Archaeology’s Deep Time Perspective on Environment and Social Sustainability

San Tan Historical Society Museum 20425 S. Old Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

The deep time perspective that archaeology, geology, and related disciplines provide about natural hazards, environmental change, and societal development often is ignored when today’s societies make decisions affecting social sustainability and human safety. Studies of ancient peoples and natural events can help modern society deal with problems of environmental and social change, overpopulation, and sustainability. […]

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Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in Arizona

Salazar-Ajo Library 15 W. Plaza St. #179, Ajo, AZ, United States

John Wayne was born in Iowa and lived for most of his adult life in California. Yet, he spent many years exploring, living, and investing in Arizona, where he produced his own films, raised cattle, operated a game ranch, and was seemingly everywhere at once. Wayne remains an iconic presence in American popular culture. In […]

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Arizona Tourism from Stagecoaches to Kayaks

Sun Valley Lodge 12415 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ, United States

Ever since the Grand Canyon became grand, tourists have been flocking to Arizona to see the sights and experience the unique landscape and indigenous cultures. This presentation covers the whole state over more than a century. From 1880s Grand Canyon stagecoach and mule rides, the Fred Harvey railroad era (Harvey Girls and Indian Detours), auto […]

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Hot Topics Café – Paper or Plastic

Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 North Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Hot Topics Café creates a forum for civil discussion about issues of contemporary concern. Join us to learn more about the issue, and more about other people and their views. NAU’s Philosophy in the Public Interest convenes the Hot Topics Café. Philosophy in the Public Interest is nonpartisan, and does not endorse a position with […]

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Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame – Induction Ceremony

Arizona Historical Soceity 1300 N. College, Tempe, AZ, United States

On March 12th, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the Arizona Historical Society Museum (1300 N. College, Tempe, AZ 85281), six deceased women and, for the first time, two living women, or Living Legacies, will be inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame.   There will be a reception with light refreshments to follow the ceremony, […]

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Selling the Southwest: Fred Harvey and the Promotion of Native American Cultures

Lutheran Church of the Foothills 5102 North Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

In partnership with the Santa Fe Railway, the Fred Harvey company vigorously promoted travel to the Southwest and was an early innovator of “cultural heritage tourism.” Travelers experienced an idealized version of the Southwest’s Native American cultures through the company’s grand hotels along the Santa Fe line, their Indian Department’s museum rooms and curio shops, […]

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Grants Workshop (Phoenix)

Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Arizona Humanities for a workshop free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Arizona Humanities and how to write a competitive Project Grant or Opportunity Grant proposal. Registration is limited and closes one business day prior to the workshop. If you would like to register for a workshop that is already closed, […]

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Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in Arizona

Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley, AZ, United States

John Wayne was born in Iowa and lived for most of his adult life in California. Yet, he spent many years exploring, living, and investing in Arizona, where he produced his own films, raised cattle, operated a game ranch, and was seemingly everywhere at once. Wayne remains an iconic presence in American popular culture. In […]

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Hot Topics Café – Paper or Plastic

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

Hot Topics Café creates a forum for civil discussion about issues of contemporary concern. Join us to learn more about the issue, and more about other people and their views. NAU’s Philosophy in the Public Interest convenes the Hot Topics Café. Philosophy in the Public Interest is nonpartisan, and does not endorse a position with […]

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The Ballad of Arizona: Our First 100 Years

Mohave County Library 1170 Hancock Rd., Bullhead City, AZ, United States

This engaging program, similar to a “Prairie Home Companion” but with an Arizona twist, uses live music, storytelling, video, and other visual aides to highlight stories of Arizona’s first century. Jay Craváth and Dan Shilling form the nucleus of the program, relating vignettes through song and story, such as the murder of reporter Don Bolles, […]

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