Bands of Sisters: U.S. Women’s Military Bands during WW II – Goodyear

Total Wine Classroom 1416 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ, United States

The novelty of these bands—initially employed by the U.S. military to support bond drives—drew enough spectators for the bands to be placed on tour, raising money for the war and boosting morale. The women, once discharged at the war’s end, refused to fade into post-war domesticity. Instead, the strong bond fostered by youthful enthusiasm and […]

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Landscape of the Spirits: Hohokam Rock Art of South Mountain Park

Total Wine Classroom 1416 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ, United States

The South Mountains in Phoenix contain more than 8,000 ancient petroglyphs. This program will discuss Dr. Bostwick’s long-term study of these Hohokam petroglyphs and will describe the various types of designs, their general distribution, and their possible meanings. Interpretations of the petroglyphs include the marking of trails, territories, and astronomical events, as well as dream […]

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Signs of the Times: The Golden Age of Neon in Arizona

Total Wine Classroom 1416 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ, United States

This program is being presented by the City of Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission The rise of car travel in the 40s, 50s and 60s meant that thousands of people were traversing the broad expanses of the Southwest looking for new landscapes and adventure. As the cars sped past, restaurants, motels, curio shops and gas […]

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