“Dark Skies over Arizona” with Kevin Schindler
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION There’s nothing like standing under a dark, star-spangled night sky to quiet the mind and reduce stress, share an experience of awe with family and friends, and to […]
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Mohave County Library District - Lake Havasu City Branch Community Rooms A/B 1770 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States
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“Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham ” with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan
S'edav Va'aki Museum 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies, the Tohono O’odham […]
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“Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars” with Gregory McNamee
McFarland State Historic Park 24 W. Ruggles St, Florence, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Their names resound in Arizona history and pepper the of the state map, but few people know well the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”, when […]
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“Beyond the Kitsch: The Pervasive Spirit of our Indigenous Creative Community ” with Nanibaa Beck
Sun City Library Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Throughout the Southwest, tourists and locals encounter a range of Indigenous art, from manufactured and imported cultural appropriations to fine art in galleries and museums. The state’s creative […]
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“Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution” with Matthew Goodwin
Scottsdale Public Library 7377 E. Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION By most accounts, the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? This […]
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“The Colorado River and its Wonders: A Study in Water Use and Conservation” with Jim Turner
City of Surprise City Hall - City Council Chambers 16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION The Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply, supporting 40 million people, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture, and tribes across seven states and […]
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“The History and Mystery of the Gila River” with Christine Reid
The Palace 116 N. RailRoad Ave, Willcox, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Many people know about Arizona’s most famous river, the Colorado, but the often-forgotten Gila River has a rich and interesting history too. Reid will take the audience on […]
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“Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad” with Tamika Sanders
Sedona Public Library in the Village 25 W. Saddlehorn Road, Sedona, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad […]
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“Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona” with John Mack
Jarrett-JanicePRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Although European settlers are commonly credited with introducing horses to Arizona, Native American communities in the state have long had a deep and cultural relationship with these animals. […]
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“Borderland & Immigration: Perspectives and Policy Considerations” with TJ Davis
Tucson Desert Art Museum 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, ArizonaPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Arizona’s position on the US southern border has placed it at ground zero in an ongoing immigration crisis that continues to incite often ugly arguments. The arguments are […]
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