Ancient Snapshots: Verde Valley Family Life from the 11th to the 14th Centuries with Ken Zoll

Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center 405 E. 6th St., Casa Grande, AZ, United States

Ever wonder what Arizona was like one thousand years ago? Step back in time to the eleventh through fourteenth centuries and discover how ancient people in the Verde Valley of Central Arizona lived. Showcasing some of the 50,000 artifacts recovered from the Dyck Cliff Dwelling in Rimrock, Arizona, this program offers a snapshot of daily […]

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Western Pulp Fiction with Steve Renzi

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

Pulp fiction magazines sold for a dime and in the 1920s to 1950s, they filled American newsstands. Nobody admitted that they liked them, but everybody read them. They were American pop culture at its best and worst. Western magazines were the most popular. Western pulp fiction, along with movies, helped to create the myths of […]

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The Life of the Buddha

Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center 2247 Frontage Road, Tubac, AZ, United States

An overview of the life of the historical Buddha, with questions being encouraged throughout the presentation and at the end. Gautama Buddha, popularly known as the Buddha or Lord Buddha (also known as Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha Shakyamuni), was a leader and teacher who lived in ancient India. (c 5th to 4th century BCE). He […]

Dams, Mines, and Hotels: Media and Misinformation Affecting the Grand Canyon with Dr. Matthew Goodwin

AZ, United States

In 1961 a newspaper article discussed a proposal to build an 18-story, 600-room hotel inside the Grand Canyon descending from the south rim to the canyon floor. A letter-writing campaign ensued that succeeded in blocking the hotel. But lawmakers instead passed a bill that allowed the company to mine uranium there—they never had any intention […]

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The Evolution of an Icon–The History of Arizona Highways Magazine with Win Holden

Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United States

The first issue of Arizona Highways magazine was published in April, 1925. In this presentation, former publisher Win Holden will share the fascinating story of how a brochure produced by the Arizona Highway Department evolved into one of the most respected and revered publications in the world. With annual economic impact of over $65 million, […]

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The Border Wall and the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Traditions and Spiritual Freedom

AZ, United States

A discussion with The Border Wall and the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Traditions and Spiritual Freedom The Indigenous Interests Online Presentation Series is designed to provide an avenue for communication between Native Americans and non-Indians that can result in more understanding of each other’s cultures, traditions, histories, viewpoints, philosophies, and ways of life. The presenters, all […]

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Where Do You Live? How Did You Get There?: Housing Segregation In America with Dr. Rashad Shabazz

AZ, United States

Everybody needs a place to live, but not everyone gets to live where they want to. Who lives in your neighborhood? Who doesn’t live in your neighborhood? For many decades American cities have been divided by race. This was not caused indirectly by individual or organizational actions or prejudices, but deliberately through laws and policies […]

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The 5 C’s of Arizona +1

Online AZ, United States

Explore the (6) important C’s of Arizona, one each month! This program is in partnership with Arc of Tempe. Our first class each month will be on Facebook live and posted here December 2 2021:Arizona Culture January 13 2022: AZ Climate February 10 2022: AZ Copper March 10 2022: AZ Cattle April 14 2022: AZ […]

Flying through Arizona: The Story of the First National Women’s Air Race with Natalie Stewart-Smith

Fountin Hills Community Center 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

In 1929, the first national women’s air race from Santa Monica, CA to Cleveland, OH passed through Arizona. Stopping in Yuma, Phoenix, and Douglas, the intrepid fliers solidified their determination and sisterhood along these Arizona waypoints. Who were these aviators? What were their planes like in 1929? What challenges did they encounter along the way? […]

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Race, Privilege and Access to Education Resources with Derek Keith

AZ, United States

Public education resources are meant to be equally accessible to all students. But intentions do not always match reality. Why do some students excel in the classroom and not others? How were the standard measurements for “intelligence” created, and why do they impact students of color differently? Research demonstrates that testing, and consequently differential treatment, […]

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