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Winslow’s La Posada: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Harvey Grand Hotel

Sedona Winds Retirement Center 405 Jacks Canyon Rd., Sedona, AZ, United States

The Fred Harvey and Santa Fe Railway companies vigorously promoted tourism to the Southwest through Harvey's grand hotels along the Santa Fe line. Winslow’s proximity to natural and cultural sites made it an ideal tourism destination, and so La Posada opened there in 1930. After the hotel closed in 1957, the building served as Santa […]

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Hot Topics Café – Changing the Climate around Climate Change

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

Changing the Climate around Climate Change - Facilitated by Dr. Matthew Goodwin, NAU Department of Philosophy Hot Topics Café creates a forum for civil discussion about issues of contemporary concern. Join us to learn more about the issue, and more about other people and their views. NAU’s Philosophy in the Public Interest convenes the Hot […]

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Archaeology Café (Tucson): Agave Farmers

Casa Vicente Restaurant 375 South Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ, United States

On May 5, 2015, Wendy Hodgson and Dr. Andrew Salywon (Desert Botanical Garden) will describe several newly named species of agave. Evidence shows that humans domesticated these plants in the past. Archaeology Café is an informal forum where adults can learn more about the Southwest’s deep history and speak directly to experts. We have based […]

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Hot Topics Café: Changing the Climate around Climate Change

East Flagstaff Community Library 3000 N 4th St #5, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Changing the Climate around Climate Change – Facilitated by Dr. Matthew Goodwin, NAU Department of Philosophy Click Here for a Flyer Hot Topics Café creates a forum for civil discussion about issues of contemporary concern. Join us to learn more about the issue, and more about other people and their views. NAU’s Philosophy in the […]

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Barnstormers, Daredevils, and Flying Waitresses

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

Before women could vote, they could fly. Everyone knows of Amelia Earhart, but few recognize and appreciate the courage and struggles of the women who came before her. Join Renzi as he shares the stories of pioneering women who served as pilots and aerial performers. Learn about Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly across […]

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The Ballad of Arizona: Our First 100 Years

Coconino Center for the Arts 2300 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

This engaging program, similar to a “Prairie Home Companion” but with an Arizona twist, uses live music, storytelling, video, and other visual aides to highlight stories of Arizona’s first century. Jay Craváth and Dan Shilling form the nucleus of the program, relating vignettes through song and story, such as the murder of reporter Don Bolles, […]

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All Hat and No Cattle: The Language of the American West

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

Every day we use words and phrases whose roots lie in the American West. Words like “brand,” “maverick,” and “railroaded,” along with phrases like “climb down off your high horse” and “passing the buck” all grew out of the culture and experiences of those who resided west of the Mississippi. These creative words and phrases […]

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Mamadrama: The Jewish Mother in Cinema

Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E Culver St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

This program is made possible by a grant from Arizona Humanities. People of all faiths are welcome to join this documentary screening and discussion at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society in Phoenix. "The Jewish mothers that I know and love are sexy, smart, and strong, but I have never seen this mother in Hollywood movies, […]

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Sedona 24 Hour Theater – Day 1

Mary D. Fisher Theater - Sedona International Film Festival 2030 State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ, United States

The project is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities. From the Sedona 24 Hour Theater website: "In 24 hours, we will audition actors, write four plays, rehearse them, add music, create sets, and perform four 10 minute plays about “What Would You Do?” This time constraint will highlight some of the […]

Sedona 24 Hour Theater – Day 2

Mary D. Fisher Theater - Sedona International Film Festival 2030 State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ, United States

The project is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities. From the Sedona 24 Hour Theater website: "In 24 hours, we will audition actors, write four plays, rehearse them, add music, create sets, and perform four 10 minute plays about “What Would You Do?” This time constraint will highlight some of the […]

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