Arizona’s Ark of Taste Foods with Chef Amber Sampson
TOPIC Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Amber Sampson brings you on a journey of taste around Arizona's heritage food history. Sampson will expand on Arizona's Ark of Taste, a living catalog […]
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TOPIC Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Amber Sampson brings you on a journey of taste around Arizona's heritage food history. Sampson will expand on Arizona's Ark of Taste, a living catalog […]
Deep dive into rodeo history with historian Dr. Frank Whitehead, a former Jr Parada competitor, on November 12, 2026 at 5:30pm. Dr. Whitehead's focus on rodeo history considers the clear […]
Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, I focus on the representation of place that Indigenous artists […]



Stories of Diné food traditions, both before and after first contact, reveal deep connections between sustenance, survival, and spirit. These include the story of the Nayee' (monster) hunger and how […]
Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America, known for its roadside diners, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; […]



This program was funded in part by Arizona Humanities through our Mini Grant program. Come join Arizona Talks for a special Friendsgiving edition of Third Thursdays. We'll share a meal […]



Join Holt Hamilton Foundation for a free public screening of FINDING HÓZHÓ followed by a moderated conversation with Navajo humanities scholars Lyndell Chee and Frankie J Gilmore. The discussion will […]
Please join us for an evening of storytelling that celebrates a beloved American Literature icon, Emily Dickinson. Attendees can expect readings of Dickinson poems by Dickinson scholars who will read […]



This project was funded in part by Arizona Humanities and our Mini Grant program. Presented by Cultural Coalition, in partnership with S'edav Va'aki Museum, this annual festival features cultural performances […]





Stories of Diné food traditions, both before and after first contact, reveal deep connections between sustenance, survival, and spirit. These include the story of the Nayee' (monster) hunger and how […]