Mike Burns lived a long life in two worlds. Born in about 1862 into the Kwevkepaya (Yavapai) people, he was taken prisoner by U.S. soldiers after his family was massacred […]
In March 1889, four men robbed the Atlantic Pacific train near Canyon Diablo. The robbers were eventually caught in what became an epic manhunt that lasted nearly two and a […]
5:30-6:15 p.m. Community Writing Workshop (Ages 14+) RSVP to ehutchison@azhumanities.org 6:30-7:15 p.m. Poetry Reading and Q&A Art Intersection 207 N Gilbert Rd, Ste 201 Gilbert AZ 85234 (480) 361-1118 Join poet […]
Mexico/New Spain in the 17th and 18th centuries was an area that enjoyed enormous economic prosperity. Each year trading ships from China brought goods to Mexico in exchange for New […]
This PowerPoint program explores the lives of 5 artists whose talents personify the beauty of the early western frontier. Hopi potter Nampeyo shaped clay vessels with an intricacy seldom duplicated […]
CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH VETERANS Reception & Book Signing Phoenix Edition 1 Sunday, April 10, 2016 3:00 PM—6:00 PM Arizona State University, West Campus 4701 West Thunderbird Road Glendale, Arizona 85306 Join us […]
With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in […]
Similar to NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" but with and Arizona twist, this program uses music, storytelling and live radio-style newscasts to present important but often neglected events in Arizona […]
Award-winning author Lynda Exley, coauthor of Arizona Way Out West & Wacky, discusses Arizona's zaniest legends, humorous history and fun factoids. Discover why sleeping in wet sheets was a good […]
With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in […]
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