Changing the Climate around Climate Change - Facilitated by Dr. Matthew Goodwin, NAU Department of Philosophy 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 […]
On May 5, 2015, Wendy Hodgson and Dr. Andrew Salywon (Desert Botanical Garden) will describe several newly named species of agave. Evidence shows that humans domesticated these plants in the past. Archaeology Café is an informal forum where adults can learn more about the Southwest’s deep history and speak directly to experts. We have based […]
Changing the Climate around Climate Change – Facilitated by Dr. Matthew Goodwin, NAU Department of Philosophy Click Here for a Flyer 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 […]
Before women could vote, they could fly. Everyone knows of Amelia Earhart, but few recognize and appreciate the courage and struggles of the women who came before her. Join Renzi as he shares the stories of pioneering women who served as pilots and aerial performers. Learn about Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly across […]
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, […]
Every day we use words and phrases whose roots lie in the American West. Words like “brand,” “maverick,” and “railroaded,” along with phrases like “climb down off your high horse” and “passing the buck” all grew out of the culture and experiences of those who resided west of the Mississippi. These creative words and phrases […]
This program is made possible by a grant from Arizona Humanities. People of all faiths are welcome to join this documentary screening and discussion at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society in Phoenix. "The Jewish mothers that I know and love are sexy, smart, and strong, but I have never seen this mother in Hollywood movies, […]
The project is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities. From the Sedona 24 Hour Theater website: "In 24 hours, we will audition actors, write four plays, rehearse them, add music, create sets, and perform four 10 minute plays about “What Would You Do?” This time constraint will highlight some of the […]
The project is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities. From the Sedona 24 Hour Theater website: "In 24 hours, we will audition actors, write four plays, rehearse them, add music, create sets, and perform four 10 minute plays about “What Would You Do?” This time constraint will highlight some of the […]
This program is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities. Unearthing Histories in Barrio Monologues: Youth perform dramatic readings of Tucson’s Hispanic Heritage Borderlands Theater presents an afternoon of dramatic readings of monologues, with an introduction by Dr. Lydia Otero. Pan dulce and refreshments provided. Students from Trio Upward Bound Program […]
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