The Perils and Perks of Privilege Workshop w/Dr. Allison Parker

Pomegranate Cafe in Ahwatukee 4025 E. Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Project Humanities for a workshop on the Perils and Perks of Privilege.  Participate in activities and presentations to explore the idea of privilege and consider strategies for combating the multitude of systemic biases that play out in our lives everyday. Details at ASU Project Humanities website. Read More This project is funded in part […]

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The Math and Science of Music: A Snapshot

Fairway Branch Library 10600 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City, AZ, United States

Long before Pythagoras divided a string in ancient Greece to observe vibrations and calculate pitch frequencies, we were curious about the phenomenon of music. And we are still exploring its mysteries – physicists compare the workings of the universe to the complex interaction of an orchestra! From acoustic science to the structure of scales, modes, […]

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Sedona Through Time

Red Rock State Park - AZ State Parks 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

Sedona is known for its colorful rocks, but how did this striking landscape come to be? Join Ranney on a thrilling trip back in time when the red rocks were part of a coastal plain, a Sahara-like desert, and warm, tropical seas. Learn how the area became sculpted into a maze of breathtaking buttes, spires, […]

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Grant Workshop – Webinar/Conference Call

Webinar/Conference Call Presentation This workshop takes place online, AZ, United States

We invite you to participate in an upcoming Grant Workshop! The workshop is FREE of charge, and open to anyone interested in learning more about Arizona Humanities (AH), its available resources, and how to write a competitive AH grant proposal. Monday, July 21, 2014 10:00-11:00am Webinar/Conference Call Presentation After you register, you will receive details […]

The Instruments and Music of Arizona’s Pioneers: A Time Capsule Opened

Sedona Winds Retirement Center 405 Jacks Canyon Rd., Sedona, AZ, United States

The story of our state is not complete without music. This interactive program will focus on the various genres of music that reflect the milieu and personalities of Arizona’s diverse immigrants. Using musical instruments and stories, audience members will be presented an artistic tableau of our past: heroes, villains, and the immigrants who passed through […]

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Kindling Community Connections Through Story

Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa, AZ, United States

Serving as the opening event for the 2014 National Storytelling Conference (being held in Mesa, AZ), this participatory panel discussion will examine storytelling and its abilities to explore the human condition, connect communities, and foster civil dialogue.  In the words of Gene Knudsen-Hoffman, "An enemy is a person whose story we have not heard."  This […]

Project Grant Intent to Apply DEADLINE

Arizona Humanities 1242 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Due date for the Intent to Apply final grants cycle of the year. Visit the Project Grants page for more info.

Flying Through History: The Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport Exhibit at the High Desert Fly-In

Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport 701 Airport Road, Winslow, AZ, United States

Join Winslow local and regional residents, summer tourists, and participating pilots from around the country for an annual exhibit that tells the historical significance of Winslow’s airport.  The exhibition will be displayed as part of the “High Desert Fly-In” annual event, an event that brings together.   From the Old Trails Museum website: The 2014 […]

Coast to Coast in 48 Hours: A Pioneering Transcontinental Air Route Through the Southwest

Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport 701 Airport Road, Winslow, AZ, United States

Part of the Flying Through History: The Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport Exhibit at the High Desert Fly-In In 1929 the newly-formed Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT) company launched an ambitious plan to establish the country’s first coast-to-coast airline service from New York to Los Angeles. Assisted by famous pilots Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, the TAT established […]

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Signs of the Times: The Golden Age of Neon in Arizona

Total Wine Classroom 1416 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ, United States

This program is being presented by the City of Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission The rise of car travel in the 40s, 50s and 60s meant that thousands of people were traversing the broad expanses of the Southwest looking for new landscapes and adventure. As the cars sped past, restaurants, motels, curio shops and gas […]

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