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Ghost Towns of the Second World War: Arizona’s Historic Military Sites

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

During the Second World War, Arizona’s open spaces, sparse population, and mild weather made it an ideal location for a wide range of military operations including combat training, POW camps, and flight training. By war’s end, more pilots received their wings in Arizona than in any other state. This presentation discusses the war’s impact on […]

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Grants Workshop (Sedona)

Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

Join Arizona Humanities (AH) for a workshop FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about AH and how to write a competitive grant proposal. Registration is limited and closes one business day prior to the workshop. If you would like to register for a workshop that is already closed, please contact Whitney Klotz, […]

Boarded Up: Social and Historical Interpretations of the American Indian Boarding School Era

Colorado River Indian Tribes Library/Archive 26600 Mohave Rd., Parker, AZ, United States

American Indians are the only ethnic group in the United States who, for generations, were subjected to forced education by the federal government. In the early years, Indian children were hunted down and taken by force to boarding schools, residing there for three or more years. These children were stripped of their Native identities, not […]

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Grants Workshop (Webinar / Conference Call)

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

Join Arizona Humanities (AH) for a workshop FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about AH and how to write a competitive grant proposal. Registration is limited and closes one business day prior to the workshop. If you would like to register for a workshop that is already closed, please contact Whitney Klotz, […]

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Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Death

Perry Branch Library 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ, United States

What is Día de los Muertos? From where does it originate? And how is it celebrated? Día de los Muertos or Days of the Dead is a significant and highly celebrated holiday in Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwestern United States. To understand Día de los Muertos one has to set aside preconceived notions. To […]

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Your Brain and Music: Can Music Make You Smarter, Happier, Healthier?

Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott, AZ, United States

Many neuroscientists study music to elucidate mysteries of the brain. Why is music such a rich resource? Not only can scientists physically track the process of learning music as different areas of the brain light up, they can trace music’s powerful effect on our emotions, muscles and memory. The benefits of music span well beyond […]

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Set in Stone but Not in Meaning: Southwestern Indian Rock Art

Buckeye Valley Museum 116 E Hwy 85, Buckeye, AZ, United States

Ancient Indian petroglyphs (symbols carved or pecked on rocks) and pictographs (rock paintings) are claimed by some to be forms of writing for which meanings are known. But are such claims supported by archaeology or by Native Americans?  Dart illustrates how petroglyph and pictograph styles changed through time and over different regions of the American […]

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Every Person Their Own Historian: A Quick Lesson on Doing Oral History

La Pilita Museum 420 S. Main Street, Tucson, AZ, United States

All people tell their stories their own way and recording people’s memories can be extraordinary, an inspiring way to look into the past. This presentation will give people the nitty-gritty skills to do oral history. It will help people envision oral history projects they could do, give sample questions and explain some of the ins […]

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Grants Workshop (Tucson)

Himmel Park Public Library 1035 N. Treat Avenue, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Arizona Humanities (AH) for a workshop FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about AH and how to write a competitive grant proposal. Registration is limited and closes one business day prior to the workshop. If you would like to register for a workshop that is already closed, please contact Whitney Klotz, […]

Phoenix Arts and Humanities Month Celebration Day

Phoenix City Hall Atrium 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall Atrium 200 W. Washington St. - Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-262-4637 Join over 25 arts and culture organizations, including Arizona Humanities, for a kickoff event to celebration Arts and Humanities Month. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will present a proclamation at noon which will "call upon our citizens to celebrate […]

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