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SUMMARY:Early Western Songs and Singers - Chino Valley
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhether or not you grew up when Western films competed favorably with the popular films of the day\, you will definitely want to take yourself back in time to hear the music that made cowboy legends out of the Sons of the Pioneers\, Roy Rogers\, Gene Autry\, Jimmy Wakely and so many other Western singers. Music Historian Erik Larson will ‘stir the campfire’ and feature a generous number of original Western recordings that were so much a part of the 1930s and 1940s. \nErik Larson earned a B. A. degree from San Diego State University in 1962 and served with Boys Clubs Of America (now Boys & Girls Clubs) for 30 years  as the director of five different Clubs throughout the Midwest and California. While in Aberdeen\, South Dakota and Des Moines\, Iowa he received a national awards for creating outreach programs designed to help youth from single parent or otherwise disadvantaged families. Eventually he was asked to join the National Staff as a management consultant to individual Club staffs and boards of directors. For nearly two decades\, he has been a volunteer docent at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/early-western-songs-and-singers-chino-valley/
LOCATION:Chino Valley Public Library\, 1020 W Palomino Road\, Chino Valley\, AZ\, 86323\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180404T113000
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SUMMARY:The Mysteries of the Harpsichord - Sun Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Although stereotyped as an unmusical machine only fit for The Addams Family\, the harpsichord is the most expressive and subtle of musical instruments. It has a unique and beautiful repertoire\, and a very special and distinctive playing style. In this session\, Dr. Guy Whatley will demonstrate the stunning music written for the harpsichord\, and the astonishing techniques needed to bring it to life in the twenty-first century. We will also explore the societies and intriguing personalities connected to the harpsichord’s history\, and we will come full circle and see how the harpsichord is a vibrant and living instrument today. \nWelsh harpsichordist\, Dr. Guy Whatley\, has held many music and education positions and serves as a visiting expert. He performs thirteenth to present day music internationally. Guy has special interest in medieval keyboard music\, the keyboard music of William Byrd\, the music of J. S. Bach\, late romantic German organ music\, and contemporary organ and harpsichord music. He has commissioned and premiered many new works\, working with distinguished composers. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Arizona State University\, and serves various arts and early music organizations across the southwest. Guy Whatley is also the harpsichordist for the Grammy nominated True Concord.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-mysteries-of-the-harpsichord-sun-lakes/
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CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
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SUMMARY:Father Kino: Journey to Discovery - Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:  \nFather Kino bridged the gap between the Anglo world and the Native American through his charismatic and caring heart. He was a cartographer\, explorer\, geographer\, scientist\, and a man with a mission. Through his knowledge of agriculture\, he introduced new livestock breeds and taught animal husbandry to native groups. The new plants and fruit trees he brought to the New World introduced native groups to a variety of foods to eat and increased their ability to withstand seasonal changes. His scientific knowledge allowed him to make and share new discoveries. \nDr. Barbara Jaquay\, a historical geographer\, recently published Where Have All the Sheep Gone? : Sheepherders and Ranchers in Arizona – A Disappearing Industry\, a history of the sheep industry in Arizona. She has her Ph.D. from Texas A&M where she wrote on the Caribbean Cotton Industry.  She has traveled extensively on all seven continents and visited over 40 countries.  She has followed many of Father Kino’s journeys of discovery as she visited his missions in Arizona and Mexico.  She has published on Cuba and Costa Rica as well as Arizona Native Americans. Dr. Jaquay continues to pursue the geographical and mysterious wonders across the globe.  She is working on a second book on the sheep industry and finishing her children’s book.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/father-kino-journey-to-discovery-phoenix/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
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SUMMARY:Rivers of Dreams: Stories and Music of Arizona’s Waterways - Prescott
DESCRIPTION:Arizona’s rivers were first\, lush green ribbons of life through a desert landscape. They became sustaining paths\, first for the indigenous\, later for immigrants leaving wagon tracks. On the Salt River\, Hohokam built vast canals to direct water for irrigation. The first European citizens of Phoenix used these same trenches. The history\, stories and songs are shared interactively. \nJay Craváth\, Ph.D. is a composer\, writer\, and scholar in the field of music and Indigenous studies. He crafts programs from these interests into interactive discussions that include stories\, musical performance\, and illustrations/photography. One of his most recent publication is Iretaba: Mohave Chief and American Diplomat. Dr. Craváth will begin an Arizona tour in late May of 2017 for his latest album: “Songs for Ancient Days.”
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/rivers-of-dreams-stories-and-music-of-arizonas-waterways-prescott/
LOCATION:Prescott Public Library\, 215 E. Goodwin St.\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86303\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180405T190000
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SUMMARY: Rising from Invisibility:  Indigenous Arizona Women - Flagstaff
DESCRIPTION:In many Southwestern matrifocal cultures\, Indigenous women’s lives are modeled after female heroes and sacred women who exemplify and express courage and kinship values. Among some tribal cultures\, rites of passage celebrate female creativity and the transformative nature of women\, hence there was not a need for the concept of feminism. Nevertheless\, Indigenous women’s lives remain invisible and stereotyped by Hollywood. This talk presents how Indigenous women have contributed in significant ways\, not only to their tribal nations\, but also to many aspects of contemporary American life. \nLaura Tohe is Diné/Navajo.  She is Sleepy Rock clan born for the Bitter Water clan. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written 3 books of poetry\, edited a book of Native American Women writing\, and the oral history book\, Code Talker Stories. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio made its world premiere in 2008 and was performed by The Phoenix Symphony.  She is Professor with Distinction in Indigenous Literature at Arizona State University and is the Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation for 2015-2019.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/rising-from-invisibility-indigenous-arizona-women-flagstaff/
LOCATION:June-programs
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180405T203000
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SUMMARY:Asia’s Unique Culture: A Visual Trip Across A Mystical Continent - Patagonia
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom bustling Hong Kong\, to the opulent Grand Palace of Bangkok\, to the world’s tallest building in Dubai\, to the slums of Mumbai\, this highly visual presentation will explore the culture\, cuisine\, and customs of this fascinating and rapidly changing region.  Dan Fellner\, an experienced travel writer and Fulbright Fellow in Asia\, will share his experiences and in-depth observations from his extensive travels to such diverse countries as Vietnam\, Myanmar\, India\, Thailand\, Taiwan and Indonesia.  The presentation will both inform and entertain you and perhaps even motivate you to travel to this exotic continent. \nDan Fellner has more than 35 years of experience in television news\, corporate public relations and university teaching.  He is a six-time Fulbright fellow and has taught courses in journalism and communications at universities in Latvia\, Lithuania\, Moldova\, Bulgaria and Indonesia.  Since 1998\, he has been a faculty associate at Arizona State University and currently teaches courses in intercultural communications and travel writing.  He has visited more than 120 countries and had more than 75 travel articles published in newspapers and magazines around the world\, making his work visible to millions of readers.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/asias-unique-culture-a-visual-trip-across-a-mystical-continent-patagonia/
LOCATION:Fences-Workshop-Pic
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180407T120000
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SUMMARY:You Are Where You Eat: How Dining Out Defines Arizona - Sun Lakes
DESCRIPTION:When the first dining guide to the Valley of the Sun appeared in 1978\, the authors had to explain what “sushi” was. Fast forward four decades\, and Arizonans are munching rainbow rolls in shopping-mall food courts. The restaurant business in Arizona now brings in more than $11 billion a year. With stories\, statistics and insider tidbits\, former restaurant critic Howard Seftel explores the many ways that dining out reflects our evolving culture\, as well as shapes it. He explains the rise of independent chefs\, the boom in ethnic eating\, the push for local sourcing and the growth of Arizona wines. Seftel also offers a rare inside look at the development of food criticism and the Internet’s impact. \nHoward Seftel has a unique perspective on the dining culture in Arizona. He spent 23 years as a restaurant reviewer at the Arizona Republic and Phoenix New Times – checking out some 5\,000 meals. With humor and inside details\, he gives audiences a fresh understanding of an experience we all share. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/you-are-where-you-eat-how-dining-out-defines-arizona-sun-lakes/
LOCATION:Shawver_headshot
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff Pioneer John Elden:  Murder\, Mystery\, Myth and History - Lake Havasu City
DESCRIPTION:The best-known and perhaps most visited grave site in northern Arizona belongs to little Johnny Elden\, Jr. His 1887 murder remains one of the most infamous in Territorial history. Today\, Johnny rests alone in a rock-covered grave at the base of the mountain named for his father. A beautiful U.S. Forest Service interpretive panel nearby describes the awful crime. Johnny was just six years old when he was shot and killed by itinerant mule skinner Bob Roberts in a dispute over water. Although the murder has haunted Flagstaff for over a century\, did it really happen? This presentation examines the story of pioneer John Elden\, the murder of his son\, and the contribution of myth to history. \nJohn Westerlund is an independent scholar and American West historian. He was a career Army officer serving four overseas tours. He was a seasonal National Park Service ranger for 11 summers with the Flagstaff Area National Monuments. His book Arizona’s War Town: Flagstaff\, Navajo Ordnance Depot\, and World War II won several awards for preservation of Southwest culture. He published numerous articles in The Journal of Arizona History along with articles in French and U.S. defense-related journals. He has been a ‘Road Scholar’ with AZ Humanities for over a decade and is a member of the Flagstaff Corral of Westerners.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/flagstaff-pioneer-john-elden-murder-mystery-myth-and-history-lake-havasu-city/
LOCATION:ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City\, ASU Gym\, 100 University Way\, Lake Havasu Ctiy\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180411T130000
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SUMMARY:Early Western Songs and Singers - Surprise
DESCRIPTION:Whether or not you grew up when Western films competed favorably with the popular films of the day\, you will definitely want to take yourself back in time to hear the music that made cowboy legends out of the Sons of the Pioneers\, Roy Rogers\, Gene Autry\, Jimmy Wakely and so many other Western singers. Music Historian Erik Larson will ‘stir the campfire’ and feature a generous number of original Western recordings that were so much a part of the 1930s and 1940s. \nErik Larson earned a B. A. degree from San Diego State University in 1962 and served with Boys Clubs Of America (now Boys & Girls Clubs) for 30 years  as the director of five different Clubs throughout the Midwest and California. While in Aberdeen\, South Dakota and Des Moines\, Iowa he received a national awards for creating outreach programs designed to help youth from single parent or otherwise disadvantaged families. Eventually he was asked to join the National Staff as a management consultant to individual Club staffs and boards of directors. For nearly two decades\, he has been a volunteer docent at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/early-western-songs-and-singers-surprise/
LOCATION:City of Surprise City Hall – City Council Chambers\, 16000 N Civic Center Plaza\, Surprise\, AZ\, 85374\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180411T210000
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SUMMARY:Smitten By Stone: How We Came to Love the Grand Canyon - Cave Creek
DESCRIPTION:In spite of being one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World\,” humans have not always seen the Grand Canyon in a positive light. First seen by Europeans in the year 1540\, the canyon was not comprehended easily. Throughout the entire exploratory era\, lasting nearly 320 years\, conquistadores\, explorers\, trappers and miners viewed the canyon as an obstacle to travel or even useless. None of these early visitors ever returned a second time. However\, when the first geologist laid eyes on it in 1857\, he issued a siren call to humanity that it was something quite special on our planet. Every geologist who followed returned again\, announcing to the world that the Grand Canyon was to be revered. \nWayne Ranney is a dynamic speaker who engages audiences by including the humanities in the topics of landscape development and Arizona history. A resident of Arizona since 1975\, Wayne lived at the bottom of the Grand Canyon for three years before attaining degrees in geology from Northern Arizona University. He has traveled to nearly 90 countries worldwide and has lectured on all seven continents. His programs are insightful\, participatory\, and thought provoking. He has extensive experience in the geological sciences but brings the human element into his topics\, showing how new ideas are conceived\, developed\, challenged or accepted. He is also an award-winning author of numerous books.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/smitten-by-stone-how-we-came-to-love-the-grand-canyon-cave-creek/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church\, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd.\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
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SUMMARY:Hi Jolly and Mystery of the US Army Camel Corps - Florence
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the US Army’s experiment with using camel from the Middle East to make it more mobile in the newly acquired Southwest.  In order to teach the soldiers about camels\, a local from the Middle East\, who was called Hi Jolly\, was shipped over with the camels.  Even though Secretary of War Jefferson Davis desperately wanted the Camel Corps to be successful\, the experiment was a failure.  Find out what happened to the camels and their minder\, Hi Jolly\, with the conclusion of this experiment. \nCasey has been an educator for 15 years and a writer for much longer.  He has presented previously for Arizona Humanities\, as well as for regional\, state\, and national conferences on a variety of topics. A storyteller at heart\, Casey enjoys sharing with an audience.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/hi-jolly-and-mystery-of-the-us-army-camel-corps-florence/
LOCATION:McFarland State Historic Park\, 24 W. Ruggles St\, Florence\, AZ\, 85132\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T123000
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SUMMARY:The Holocaust and Its Memory - Tucson
DESCRIPTION:The Nazis in Germany committed the worst crimes against humanity in world history. The Holocaust will remain in our collective memory and reminds us constantly of the profound dangers that threaten modern society.  Democracy is a fragile construct. This presentation analyzes the causes and conditions for the rise of the Nazis in Germany\, and traces the horrible history of the Holocaust through maps\, images\, and texts\, focusing also on the culture practiced today in Germany in a most moving way.  There is probably no other lesson from the twentieth century more important to keep in mind today than what we know about the Holocaust. \nDr. Albrecht Classen is a university distinguished professor of German Studies at the University of Arizona – where he teaches and researches the European Middle Ages\, the early modern age\, and modern German-speaking lands\, focusing on literature\, the visual arts\, politics\, philosophy\, and religion. He has published more than 90 scholarly books\, such as on the forest in medieval literature (2015). He has given lectures all over the state of Arizona\, the nation\, and globally. Over the last 30 years\, he has received numerous teaching\, research\, and service awards\, and has been repeatedly nominated for the Dan Shilling Public Humanities Scholar Award.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-holocaust-and-its-memory-tucson/
LOCATION:Pima County Public Library – Main Library\, 101 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T150000
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SUMMARY:Hellraising\, Heroic and Hidden Women of the Old West - Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Although history tries to tell us ONLY men settled the Old West\, that is shattered by Jana’s verbal tour through some of the amazing women who made all the difference. Any woman who came West in the 1800s had to be full of grit and spit to survive and Jana has collected the stories of dozens of women who prove it. Ever heard of Donaldina Cameron or Biddy Mason? Sharlot Hall or Pearl Hart—Arizona’s infamous stagecoach robber? Jana reveals the contributions of women like Lozen\, the Apache warrior considered the “Joan of Arc” of her people\, and Terrisita\, the most famous Mexican woman in the nation at the turn of the century. Meeting these women\, you will never think of the Old West the same again! \nJana Bommersbach is one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists.  She has won accolades in every facet of her career—investigative reporter\, magazine columnist\, television commentator and author of nationally acclaimed books. She currently writes for True West magazine\, digging up the true stories behind the popular myths\, with an emphasis on Arizona’s real history and women of the Old West. Her insight\, knowledge and wit produce exuberant\, riveting speeches that always garner rave reviews.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/hellraising-heroic-and-hidden-women-of-the-old-west-phoenix-2/
LOCATION:Juniper Library\, 1825 W. Union Hills Dr.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85027\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180417T203000
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SUMMARY:Wild\, Weird\, Wicked Arizona - Flagstaff
DESCRIPTION:For a state that has been home to Geronimo\, Wyatt Earp\, César Chavez and Wonder Women\, you would think Arizona earned some respect. Yet achieving statehood was a 50-year struggle\, which finally ended on February 14\, 1912. Jana borrows from both her work for True West Magazine and her work for Phoenix Magazine to put the 48th state into perspective. She shares some of the secrets prissy folks would rather forget. You will learn why this small state has had an inordinate influence on American politics\, and why\, no matter what outrageous thing happens anywhere in the world\, there is bound to be an Arizona connection. This wicked\, weird and wild romp through Arizona’s colorful history will shock\, delight\, inform\, tickle and leave you wanting to learn more! \nJana Bommersbach is one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists.  She has won accolades in every facet of her career—investigative reporter\, magazine columnist\, television commentator and author of nationally acclaimed books. She currently writes for True West magazine\, digging up the true stories behind the popular myths\, with an emphasis on Arizona’s real history and women of the Old West. Her insight\, knowledge and wit produce exuberant\, riveting speeches that always garner rave reviews.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/wild-weird-wicked-arizona-flagstaff/
LOCATION:The Peaks – Senior Living Community\, 3150 North Winding Brook Road\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180419T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180419T134500
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
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SUMMARY:How the Piano Keyboard Changed the World - Chino Valley
DESCRIPTION:  \nInvented in Ancient Greece\, keyboards allow an individual to play all the voices or music\, replacing an orchestra or a choir. Keyboards are such a powerfully disruptive technology that they changed the very language of music\, and allowed for some of the most beautiful music in human history to be created. Found all over the world\, the keyboard is one of the most democratizing forces in music\, allowing music to be experienced and created by all societal groups. There is a dark side\, however! The pervasiveness of keyboards has taken Western music across the globe\, often crushing indigenous music. This presentation will include musical examples from many time periods and across the planet. \nWelsh harpsichordist\, Dr. Guy Whatley\, has held many music and education positions and serves as a visiting expert. He performs thirteenth to present day music internationally. Guy has special interest in medieval keyboard music\, the keyboard music of William Byrd\, the music of J. S. Bach\, late romantic German organ music\, and contemporary organ and harpsichord music. He has commissioned and premiered many new works\, working with distinguished composers. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Arizona State University\, and serves various arts and early music organizations across the southwest. Guy Whatley is also the harpsichordist for the Grammy nominated True Concord.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/how-the-piano-keyboard-changed-the-world-chino-valley/
LOCATION:Chino Valley Public Library\, 1020 W Palomino Road\, Chino Valley\, AZ\, 86323\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180419T150000
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SUMMARY:Arizona Stories: Frontier Characters and Communities - Sedona
DESCRIPTION:From mammoth hunters and canal builders to Native Americans\, Hispanics\, Americans\, Irish\, Serbians\, and just about every nationality under the sun\, Arizona has always been a land of many cultures. And while the Earps and the Geronimo are world famous\, Arizona can also be proud of its unsung men and women and cooperative communities. Here we will share Arizona’s experiences from the famous to the little known\, from Native American ceremonies to mining booms\, cattle drives\, cotton harvests\, and religious settlements\, we will learn how Arizona evolved from a violent frontier to a just and civil society dedicated to its people’s welfare. \nBefore retiring from the Arizona Historical Society\, Jim Turner worked with more than 70 museums in every corner of the state. He is co-author of the 4th-grade textbook The Arizona Story\, and his pictorial history book\, Arizona: Celebration of the Grand Canyon State\, was a 2012 Southwest Books of the Year selection. Jim moved to Tucson in 1951\, earned a M.A. in U.S. history from the University of Arizona\, and has been researching and teaching Arizona history for more than 40 years. Jim is now an author/editor for Rio Nuevo Publishers\, author of The Mighty Colorado from the Glaciers of the Gulf(2016) and Crater Lake and Beyond (2017).
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/arizona-stories-frontier-characters-and-communities-sedona/
LOCATION:Sedona Heritage Museum\, 735 Jordan Road\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
CREATED:20180327T143549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T143549Z
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SUMMARY:Wild\, Weird\, Wicked Arizona - Clarkdale
DESCRIPTION:For a state that has been home to Geronimo\, Wyatt Earp\, César Chavez and Wonder Women\, you would think Arizona earned some respect. Yet achieving statehood was a 50-year struggle\, which finally ended on February 14\, 1912. Jana borrows from both her work for True West Magazine and her work for Phoenix Magazine to put the 48th state into perspective. She shares some of the secrets prissy folks would rather forget. You will learn why this small state has had an inordinate influence on American politics\, and why\, no matter what outrageous thing happens anywhere in the world\, there is bound to be an Arizona connection. This wicked\, weird and wild romp through Arizona’s colorful history will shock\, delight\, inform\, tickle and leave you wanting to learn more! \nJana Bommersbach is one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists.  She has won accolades in every facet of her career—investigative reporter\, magazine columnist\, television commentator and author of nationally acclaimed books. She currently writes for True West magazine\, digging up the true stories behind the popular myths\, with an emphasis on Arizona’s real history and women of the Old West. Her insight\, knowledge and wit produce exuberant\, riveting speeches that always garner rave reviews.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/wild-weird-wicked-arizona-clarkdale/
LOCATION:Jan-Cleere-photo-1-WEB
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180426T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
CREATED:20180327T143305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T143305Z
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SUMMARY:Hellraising\, Heroic and Hidden Women of the Old West - Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Although history tries to tell us ONLY men settled the Old West\, that is shattered by Jana’s verbal tour through some of the amazing women who made all the difference. Any woman who came West in the 1800s had to be full of grit and spit to survive and Jana has collected the stories of dozens of women who prove it. Ever heard of Donaldina Cameron or Biddy Mason? Sharlot Hall or Pearl Hart—Arizona’s infamous stagecoach robber? Jana reveals the contributions of women like Lozen\, the Apache warrior considered the “Joan of Arc” of her people\, and Terrisita\, the most famous Mexican woman in the nation at the turn of the century. Meeting these women\, you will never think of the Old West the same again! \nJana Bommersbach is one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists.  She has won accolades in every facet of her career—investigative reporter\, magazine columnist\, television commentator and author of nationally acclaimed books. She currently writes for True West magazine\, digging up the true stories behind the popular myths\, with an emphasis on Arizona’s real history and women of the Old West. Her insight\, knowledge and wit produce exuberant\, riveting speeches that always garner rave reviews.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/hellraising-heroic-and-hidden-women-of-the-old-west-phoenix-3/
LOCATION:Desert Broom Public Library\, 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd\, Phoenix\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061905
CREATED:20180327T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T145431Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Kicks on Route 66 - Cottonwood
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Route 66\, known as the “Mother Road\,” was built in 1926. It ran from Chicago to L. A. During the depression of the 1930s\, it became the major path by which people migrated west\, seeking work\, warm weather and new opportunities. Shore shares the history of Route 66 in Arizona\, including the impact it had on the state during its prime\, and what happened when the interstate ultimately bypassed some of the towns that drew life from the road. This multi-media presentation includes music\, video clips\, still photos\, and Shore’s storytelling magic. \nMarshall Shore\, Arizona’s Hip Historian. His passion is uncovering the weird\, the wonderful\, and the obscure treasures from our past: the semi-forgotten people\, places\, and events that have made us who we are today. Shore uses storytelling magic\, found film footage\, old photographs\, ephemera\, and artifacts to bring our state’s heritage to life in entertaining and educational presentations.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/arizona-kicks-on-route-66-cottonwood-2/
LOCATION:Deadhorse Ranch State Park –\, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd.\, Cottonwood\, AZ\, 86326\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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