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This program is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities. Unearthing Histories in Barrio Monologues: Youth perform dramatic readings of Tucson’s Hispanic Heritage Borderlands Theater presents an afternoon of dramatic readings of monologues, with an introduction by Dr. Lydia Otero. Pan dulce and refreshments provided. Students from Trio Upward Bound Program […]
On March 15, 2016, Matthew Peeples (Arizona State University) will present “The Relationships among Social Interaction, Economics, and Culture.” From Matt: The work I will present represents the initial results of a large and collaborative project involving Archaeology Southwest, the University of Arizona, and Arizona State University. It is focused on using concepts from contemporary […]
DUKE ELLINGTON FILMS & LECTURE NOVEMBER 3, 2016 – 7:00 PM FREE AT THE NASH 110 E. ROOSEVELT ST. The 50th Anniversary kicks off at The Nash with a special evening of history and music. This special event will include a fascinating lecture presented by ASU’s professor of Musicology and Music History, Dr. Christopher Wells, who […]
FIRST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016 FREE AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL 100 E. ROOSEVELT ST. 6:00 PM – OLNEY ART GALLERY OPENING NIGHT The paintings of local favorite Bob Martin and the prints and paintings of emerging artist Louis Giordano combine for a show filled with people and places. Olney Art Gallery is located inside Trinity Cathedral on the corner […]
Explore an interactive exhibit that examines the history of trains in Tempe and the surrounding communities. Stop by at opening and enjoy live music, activities, and refreshments. The themes of transportation and transformation are core to this exhibit. The exhibit opening features Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold, a duo that performs everything from hard-driving melodic […]
TigerMountain Foundation (TMF) will feature an on-going Cultural Diversity concept called Community Building through Community Gardening series that features storytelling, the arts and experiential learning through the TMF Experience. TMF seeks to unite people throughout different backgrounds and bring them into a setting where they can learn, build and share success with one another. The […]
Exciting FREE community hip hop and poetry event on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Chavez Library and Park located at 3635 W. Baseline Road, Laveen Village, AZ 85339. The day will feature two poetry workshops, a community arts cookout with local performing artists, and will culminate with an […]
Join the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, part of the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, on the back patio at PGM for an informal educational presentation on the plants, animals, history and conservation needs specific to the Sonoran Desert we call home. The City of Phoenix strongly supports environmental education and, together with ACNC, makes […]
January 21 - Ron Carlos & Jacob Butler Join Ron Carlos, Maricopa Potter and Jacob Butler, Onk Akimel O’Odham Artist, on the back patio for a drop-in informational program and demonstration about the process of making pottery. Discover the many steps involved from clay sourcing, processing raw clay, forming, painting, and finally the firing process. […]
Back by popular demand, Gregory McNamee offers a lively look into the movies made and stars who shared stories of western lifestyles in and around Canoa, followed by a viewing of a locally inspired 1956 film "The Bottom of the Bottle." ABOUT THE MOVIE: Baca Float Ranch was located south of Canoa Ranch before it became Rio […]