The Mighty Colorado River: From its Sources to the Sea

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Jim Turner has traced the Green and Colorado rivers from their beginnings as clear bubbling glacial springs high in the mountains, then through roaring canyons in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, […]

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Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Death

Eloy Santa Cruz Library 1000 N. Main St., Eloy, AZ, United States

What is Día de los Muertos? Where did it come from, what are its roots? How do we celebrate it here in the U.S.? Día los Muertos or Days of […]

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Media, Ideology and the Coverage of Sexual Assault

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Pecos Campus) 2626 E Pecos RD, Chandler, AZ, United States

Recently, sexual assault has emerged as a pressing problem in the U.S. The President has assembled task forces to address rape on campuses and in the military, universities work to […]

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When Romans Visited Tucson: The Lead Cross Controversy

U-Like Oriental Buffet 5101 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

In 1924-1925, a collection of unusual lead artifacts which contained mysterious inscriptions were discovered deeply buried near Silverbell Road in Tucson. These artifacts --  crosses, crescents, batons, swords, and spears […]

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Signs of the Times: Arizona’s Golden Age of Neon & Signs

AZ Heritage Center 1300 N. College Ave, Tempe, AZ, United States

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. […]

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Entre Sueños Community Conversation

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

Thursday October 20th ASU Ethnic Studies Week - Entre Sueños Community Conversation 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Arizona Humanities - 1242 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Join a community conversation […]

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Celebraciones de la Gente

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

The Museum of Northern Arizona presents Celebracions de la Gente in Flagstaff. This weekend-long event offers insightful heritage programs, music, art, Day of the Dead inspired crafts for the kids, […]

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

City of Surprise City Hall - City Council Chambers 16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, 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 […]

Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Death

Copper Queen Library 6 Main St., Bisbee, AZ, United States

What is Día de los Muertos? Where did it come from, what are its roots? How do we celebrate it here in the U.S.? Día los Muertos or Days of […]

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Instruments and Music of Arizona’s Pioneers

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

The story of our state is not complete without music. This program will focus on the various genres of music that reflected the milieu and personalities of our various immigrants.  […]

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