Dan Fellner’s “Exotic Cold-Weather Travel Destinations” – Wickenburg

Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N. Frontier Street, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Ready for a break from the heat? Join Dan Fellner - Travel Writer for a virtual journey to four chilly and off-the beaten-path travel destinations. We'll travel to Greenland, Spitsbergen, Iceland, and the Yukon Territory. Fellner has written about and photographed all four destinations for The Arizona Republic's "Travel & Explore" section. This program is free to […]

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FRANK Talks: Energy in an Uncertain World – Waddell

White Tank Library 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Energy in an Uncertain World Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society Energy can be made affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all Arizonans.  Energy is never just about technology, but about the values and ideals that a society has about its design […]

On the Arizona Frontier Ranch Medicine – Prescott

Phippen Museum 4701 U.S. HWY 89N, Prescott, AZ, United States

Once your family arrived in the west often there was not a doctor within miles. The medical care of the family landed in the hands of the family. Luckily, it was soon learned that the plants held many secrets for someone who was ill. Chew a little willow bark for a headache, pine needles are […]

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FRANK Talks: Energy in an Uncertain World – Phoenix

Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Energy in an Uncertain World Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society Energy can be made affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all Arizonans.  Energy is never just about technology, but about the values and ideals that a society has about its design […]

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The House is a Heart: Why Historic Homes Matter – Phoenix

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

**Event Update** We are expecting a full house for this program and seating will be first come first served. If the event is 'sold out' we will seat RSVPs and then walk-ins. Please call 602-257-0335 for questions. House museums and historic structures are often overlooked as core cultural institutions in their communities—instead playing secondary roles to […]

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FRANK Talks: Colorblindness and equality – Oro Valley

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

Colorblindness and equality: Well-intentioned American values, or myths? Dr. Angelina Castagno, Northern Arizona University, Educational Foundations Most of us are raised to value colorblindness and equality. Lady Justice is depicted wearing a blindfold to symbolize objectivity; Dr. King’s legacy to judge each other by our character rather than skin color is a well-known mantra; and […]

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FRANK Talks: Energy in an Uncertain World – Chandler

Chandler Downtown Library 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler, AZ, United States

Energy in an Uncertain World Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation Energy can be made affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all Arizonans.  Energy is never just about technology, but about the values and ideals that a society has about its design and distribution.  But what will it take to achieve energy […]

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FRANK Talks: Colorblindness and equality – Tucson

Joel D. Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States

Colorblindness and equality: Well-intentioned American values, or myths? Dr. Angelina Castagno, Northern Arizona University, Educational Foundations Most of us are raised to value colorblindness and equality. Lady Justice is depicted wearing a blindfold to symbolize objectivity; Dr. King’s legacy to judge each other by our character rather than skin color is a well-known mantra; and […]

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FRANK Talks: Modern Policing or a Police State – Phoenix

Cholla Branch Library 10050 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Body Cameras, Tasers and Guns: Modern Policing or a Police State?  Michael Scott, ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice The methods and tools used by police officers today are not the same as in the past. In some cases the police are using military tools and tactics for law enforcement. […]

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FRANK Talks: Immigrants and the American Dream – Phoenix

Century Library 1750 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Immigrants and the American Dream: We the People Today and Tomorrow Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies The United States of America has long touted itself as a land of immigrants and has grown phenomenally from migration since its beginnings in an ever expanding global economy. Yet the […]

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