BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arizona Humanities - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://azhumanities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arizona Humanities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20241001T161233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T161233Z UID:10066051-1744894800-1744898400@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:"Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak" with Laura Tohe DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDuring WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-8/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20250311T103645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T103645Z UID:10066132-1742475600-1742479200@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:"Take a Hike! Explore\, Enhance\, and Experience Your Understanding of Arizona" with Rodo Sofranac DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThere are only eleven designated national scenic trails in the United States. Our Grand Canyon State has one of them—the Arizona National Scenic Trail! In this discussion\, participants will have opportunities to: explore the history of the creation of Arizona’s greatest volunteer project; enhance their knowledge of Arizona’s diverse geography\, animals\, plants\, and especially people—from the first\, to the newest Americans\, to the global travelers and\, as we were reminded of the physical environment’s value to human existence\, experience and sustain all or part of one of Arizona’s greatest resources\, the Arizona Trail. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nRodo Sofranac spent his first few years in a tiny village called Rijeka Crnojevića\, Montenegro—former Yugoslavia. His family fled to Austria and later immigrated to the United States. He speaks\, reads\, and writes Serbo-Croatian and German. Interestingly\, the Montenegrin connection brought Sofranac to Arizona in 1974. This diversity of cultures and languages has inspired Sofranac to read\, write\, and enjoy sharing stories. As a teacher\, translator\, mentor\, and community organizer\, he has worked with people of all ages— from birth to over 100—and in numerous settings\, including over 30 years at the university level. Sofranac‘s award-wining work embraces varied storytelling\, the latest being nine fun children’s books. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/take-a-hike-explore-enhance-and-experience-your-understanding-of-arizona-with-rodo-sofranac-8/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20250116T161457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T161457Z UID:10066107-1740056400-1740060000@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:"By the Time They Came – African American Men of Arizona" with Akua Duku Anoyke DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Anokye\, explores the untold stories and accomplishments of African American men in Arizona. Dr. Anokye focuses on identifying the common threads of the African American community that have enriched and given meaning to their lives–striving for education/schooling\, work lives\, belonging\, turning points\, and legacies\, established by such prominent folks as Dr. Eugene Grigsby\, artist and ASU professor\, George Greathouse\, ASU football star and local barber\, Judge Cecil B. Patterson\, and Pastor Warren Stewart. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAkua Duku Anokye is an Associate Professor of Africana Language\, Literature\, and Culture\, and Director of New College International Initiatives\, Office of Interdisciplinary Global Learning and Engagement (IGLE). Dr. Anokye is the past chair of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC)\, and currently Chief Reader for the College Board’s Advanced Placement English Language and Composition. Dr. Anokye received the 2021 Outstanding Speaker Awards from AZ Humanities. Her research focuses on African Diaspora orality and literacy practices\, folklore\, storytelling\, and oral history\, and most recently\, on African Diasporic women activists as community mothers. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/by-the-time-they-came-african-american-men-of-arizona-with-akua-duku-anoyke-2/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20240911T144806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T144806Z UID:10066047-1734613200-1734616800@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona with John Mack DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nAlthough 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. This presentation explores the ongoing conversation about the origins of horses in Arizona\, emphasizing the perspectives and insights of Indigenous Arizonans. By delving into the cultural and historical roles horses have played in Native American communities\, specifically the Apache and Diné\, it uncovers a more nuanced and accurate narrative of how horses arrived in the state. The presentation underscores the significance of recognizing and honoring Arizona’s Native American heritage and its impact on the state’s history. \nThis program is cohosted by the The Museum of Casa Grande.\n \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nJohn Mack is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a master’s degree in Russian history and a Ph.D. in American history. His book on the settlement of southeast Kansas\, Bucking the Railroads on the Kansas Frontier: the struggle over land claims by homesteading Civil Veterans\, 1867-1876\, was published by McFarland Press in 2012. Dr. Mack has published multiple peer- reviewed articles on aspects of both Russian and US history. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/debating-origins-uncovering-the-forgotten-history-of-horses-in-arizona-with-john-mack/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20241014T114402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T114402Z UID:10066063-1732194000-1732197600@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:"To Steal a Kingdom – The Remarkable Story of the Most Outrageous Land Fraud Ever" with Jay Mark DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nIn the late-19th century\, Arizona was the center of one the grandest land-fraud schemes perpetrated in the U.S. As the result of an apparent 17th century royal decree\, more than 12-million acres from central Arizona to western New Mexico were claimed as private property — the largest single land ownership in the country\, called the Peralta Grant. This is the incredulous story of how James Addison Reavis single handedly stole most of central Arizona. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nHistorian Jay Mark’s career includes antiques & bookstore owner\, commercial photography\, professional theater\, radio\, and television broadcaster. His background\, knowledge and experience contribute to his lively and engaging presentations. A regular contributor of history- related articles to the Antique Register; Arizona Contractor & Community\, and The Arizona Republic\, Jay is also a published writer of seven antiques-related books. He is co-author of a history of The Buckhorn Baths in Mesa. Mark has received numerous awards honoring his service to the community\, including the Governor’s Heritage award of the Arizona Preservation Foundation\, and the State Historic Preservation Office. Mark remains actively engaged in issues relating to historic preservation\, history museums\, urban planning\, and public policy. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/to-steal-a-kingdom-the-remarkable-story-of-the-most-outrageous-land-fraud-ever-with-jay-mark/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20171030T164130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T164130Z UID:10065413-1513256400-1513260000@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:Cowpokes\, Crooks\, and Cactus: Arizona in the Movies - Casa Grande DESCRIPTION:Tyrone Power\, Andy Devine\,  Katy Jurado\, Steve McQueen and\, of course\, John Wayne. From the earliest days of film\, Arizona has been a setting and subject for hundreds of films. Some\, like Junior Bonner and Red River\, are considered classics\, others\, such as Billy Jack and Evolution\, surely less so. Some may even be classics in the making\, from Tombstone to Near Dark. In this entertaining talk\, Gregory McNamee\, a frequent contributor on film to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and former columnist for the Hollywood Reporter\, looks at the Grand Canyon State on the silver screen. \nGregory McNamee is a writer\, editor\, photographer\, and publisher. He is the author of forty books and of more than five thousand articles and other publications. He is a contributing editor to the Encyclopædia Britannica\, a research fellow at the Southwest Center of the University of Arizona\, and a lecturer in the Eller School of Management\, also at the University of Arizona. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/cowpokes-crooks-and-cactus-arizona-in-the-movies-casa-grande/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center\, 405 E. 6th St.\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SB-Gregory-McNamee-400x230-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org GEO:32.8782885;-111.7483371 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center 405 E. 6th St. Casa Grande AZ 85122 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=405 E. 6th St.:geo:-111.7483371,32.8782885 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171109T143000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20171002T121257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T121257Z UID:10065402-1510232400-1510237800@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:Arizona’s Wild Myths and Legends - Casa Grande DESCRIPTION:Wyatt Earp\, Billy the Kid and John Wayne: what do these famous characters have in common? They are not who we think they are because of the legends that have grown up around them. From the 1860’s dime novels to the books\, movies\, and television shows\, writers have altered\, exaggerated and sometimes lied about these folk heroes.  In “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance\,” the editor says\, “When the legend becomes fact\, print the legend.” We will examine how the legends grew and how they impact how we view the past\, act in the present\, and build the future. \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/arizonas-wild-myths-and-legends-casa-grande/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center\, 405 E. 6th St.\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/logosmithsonian.svg ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org GEO:32.8782885;-111.7483371 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center 405 E. 6th St. Casa Grande AZ 85122 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=405 E. 6th St.:geo:-111.7483371,32.8782885 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260615T130531 CREATED:20170123T111144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T111144Z UID:10062105-1487253600-1487259000@azhumanities.org SUMMARY:The Bronze Buckaroo: the Life Story of Herb Jeffries - Casa Grande DESCRIPTION:The 1930s and 1940s were the era of Western singing cowboys like Rex Allen\, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Herb Jefferies was the African-American singing cowboy\, appearing in movies and on stage for African-American audiences. He could ride\, rope and sing with the best of them and his story has largely been forgotten. This presentation will explore his life and career. \nSteve Renzi\, a University of Arizona graduate with a degree in history\, believes that every generation must learn about who and what came before them or else the lessons learned are lost. As a writer and photographer with a teacher’s certificate in secondary education\, Renzi is always searching for new ways of exploring our history. He has written and been published in over 200 magazine and newspaper articles and is currently a writing and photography teacher\, as well as a basketball coach. Although he derives great satisfaction from his professional pursuits\, his proudest moment was the birth of his twin sons. URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-bronze-buckaroo-the-life-story-of-herb-jeffries-casa-grande/ LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center\, 405 E. 6th St.\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Renzi-Steve-400x265-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org GEO:32.8782885;-111.7483371 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center 405 E. 6th St. Casa Grande AZ 85122 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=405 E. 6th St.:geo:-111.7483371,32.8782885 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR