Humanities Matters:
A Calendar of AHC-funded Activities
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The Arizona Humanities Council invites you to attend public humanities programs in your area and throughout Arizona. Simply click on a region on the map to find AHC-funded events in that area.
While AHC strives to provide the most accurate program information, dates and times may occasionally change without notice. Please verify the program information with the presenting organization.
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10/12/2007
The Mexican American Mirror: Reflections of our City’s Heritage, an exhibit (WTP)
Phoenix Museum of History, Phoenix
Through 10/1/2008
602/253-2734
10/1/2008
American Presidential Elections in Historical Perspective, a presentation by Brooks Simpson
Ed Robson Branch Library, Sun Lakes
10:00 PM
480/895-5123
10/8/2008
Healthseekers in Arizona, a presentation by Robert Kravetz (WTP)
Carnegie Center, Phoenix
12:00 PM
602/258-5053
10/8/2008
Juan Bautista de Anza (1736-1788), a Chautauqua presentation
Tempe Public Library, Tempe
11:30 AM
480/350-5100
10/14/2008
The Maltese Falcon, a book discussion
Glendale Pubic Library Foothills Branch, Glendale
10/14/2008
623/930-3832
10/23/2008
Lorraine W. Frank Lecture in the Humanities, "The Future of American Foreign Policy in the Middle East," a lecture by Ambassador Dennis Ross
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Paradise Valley
7:30 PM
602/257-0335
10/31/2008
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, a book discussion
Buckeye Public Library, Buckeye
2:00 PM
623/349-6306
11/1/2008
History of American Humor, a presentation by Chris Smith
Youngtown Town Hall, Youngrown
1:00 PM
623/977-6888
11/6/2008
Women’s Hall of Fame, a presentation by Reba Wells Grandrud
Carnegie Center, Phoenix
12:00 PM
602/258-5053
11/6/2008
Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame, a presentation by Reba Grandrud
Carnegie Center, Phoenix
12:00 PM
602/258-5053
11/12/2008
Teresa Urrea (1873-1906), a Chautauqua presentation by Elena Björkquist
Tempe Public Library, Tempe
11:30 AM
480/838-2825
11/13/2008
Arizona Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2008
Carnegie Center, Phoenix
5:00 PM
480/734-6199
11/13/2008
Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame Exhibit and Web Site Launch (WTP)
Carnegie Center, Phoenix
3:00 PM
602/258-5053
11/13/2008
Civil Discourse Through Public Debate: Religious Diversity, a presentation and discussion (PCD, WTP)
La Sala, ASU West campus, Phoenix
6:30 - 9:00 PM
602-543-6027
11/20/2008
Adventurous Spirits: Arizona’s Women Artists, 1900-1950, a presentation by Betsy Falhman
Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg
8:30 AM
928/684-2272
11/28/2008
Sunk Without a Sound: The Tragic Colorado River Honeymoon of Glen and Bessie Hyde, a book discussion
Buckeye Public Library, Buckeye
2:00 PM
623/349-6306
12/6/2008
Armed with our Language, We Went to War The Diné/Navajo Code Talkers, a presentation by Laura Tohe
Sunnyslope Historical Society, Phoenix
10:00 AM
602-331-3150
12/6/2008
Fuel for Growth: Water Challenges Facing Arizona’s Urban Environment, a presentation by Doug Kupel
Deer Valley Rock Art Center, Phoenix
1:00 PM
623/582-8007
12/11/2008
To Encourage the Preservation and Sanctity of Marriage: Victorian Attitudes in Arizona Territory, a presentation by Paul Hietter
Carnegie Center, Phoenix
12:00 PM
602/258-5053
1/10/2009
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience (WTP), an exhibition
Mesa Historical Musuem, Mesa
12:00 PM
480/835-7358
1/7/2009
The Kite Runner, a book discussion (WTP)
Queen Valley Inquisitive Minds, Queen Valley
3:00 PM
520/463-9949
1/14/2009
Mary Austin (1868-1934), a Chautauqua presentation by Judy Nolte Temple
Tempe Public Library, Tempe
11:30 AM
480/838-2825
10/4/2008
Song Collection: Arizona’s Wellspring of Music, a presentation by Jay Craváth
Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott
1:00 PM
928/445-3122
10/4/2008
From the Trickster to the Braggart: Arizona Folktales, a presentation by Peter Booth
Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott
3:00 PM
928/445-3122
10/15/2008
Death Comes for the Archbishop, a book discussion
Prescott Public Libary, Prescott
6:00 PM
928/777-1500
10/18/2008
The Opening of the Frontier and the Closing of the West, a presentation by Greg McNamee
Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott
1:00 PM
928/445-3122
11/7/2008
John Clum (1852-1931), a Chautauqua presentation by Peter Booth
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum, Miami
6:00 PM
928/425-7385
10/4/2008
Flagstaff Festival of Science, Life at Elden Pueblo archaeology workshop
Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
928/527-3344
10/4/2008
Flagstaff Festival of Science, Lowell and Douglas living history presentation
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, Flagstaff
7:00 PM
928/527-3344
10/4/2008
Flagstaff Festival of Science, Fort Valley Experimental Station
Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff
1:00-4:00 PM
928/527-3344
10/4/2008
Flagstaff Festival of Science, Kids Poetry Slam
East Flagstaff Public Library, Flagstaff
2:00-4:00 PM
928/527-3344
10/5/2008
Flagstaff Festival of Science, Homolovi Ruins Guided Tour
Homolovi Ruins State Park, Winslow
9:00 AM
928/527-3344
10/5/2008
American Presidential Elections, a presentation by Brooks Simpson
Red Rock State Park, Sedona
2:00 PM
928/282-6907
10/8/2008
To Kill A Mockingbird, a book discussion (WTP)
Show Low Public Library, Show Low
1:30 PM
928/532-4070
10/15/2008
Not a Drop to Drink: Arizona’s Last Great Drought, a presentation by Doug Kupel
Sedona Heritage Museum, Sedona
9:00 AM
928-282-7038
11/2/2008
Beyond Guard Towers and Barbed Wire: Austrian Prisoners of War at Navajo Ordinance Depot, a presentation by John Westerlund
Red Rock State Park, Sedona
2:00 PM
928/282-6907
11/12/2008
A Third Country? Cultural and Economic Melding on the Arizona/Sonora Border, a presentation by Edward Williams
Sedona Winds, Sedona
1:30 PM.
928/282-7714
12/3/2008
Post Card Images of Arizona, 1900-1920, a presentation by Jeremy Rowe
Sedona Heritage Museum, Sedona
9:00 AM
928-282-7038
10/14/2007
In Spite of Fences, a Between Fences local exhibit
Pimeria Alta Museum, Nogales
Through 10/14/2008
520/287-2305
10/10/2008
Developing and Assessing Intercultural Competence, a conference for K-16 educators
University of Arizona, Tucson
Through 10/11/2008
To register, call 520/626-8071
10/11/2008
A Place of Refuge: Maynard Dixon’s Arizona, an exhibition
Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson
Through 2/15/2009
520-624-2333
10/11/2008
A Place of Refuge: Maynard Dixon’s Arizona, an exhibition opening
Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson
5:30 PM
520-624-2333
10/11/2008
A Place of Refuge: Maynard Dixon’s Arizona, a symposium
Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson
5:30 PM
520-624-2333
10/23/2008
Family Secrets: The Uneasy Tradition of Diarists and Their Readers, a presentation by Judy Nolte Temple
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Tucson
12:00 PM
520/791-4010
10/25/2008
The New Deal in Arizona: Connections to Our Historic Landscape (WTP): Tour Map Opening Event
Downtown Tucson
520/647-7121
10/25/2008
Descanse En Paz, Traditional Cemeteries and Handmade Grave Markers in the Southwest, a presentation by Dick George
the Old Arivaca Schoolhouse, Arivaca
2:00 PM
520/398-2764
11/5/2008
The Music and Ritual of Arizona’s Native Americans, a presentation by Jay Craváth (WTP)
Copper Queen Library, Bisbee
6:30 PM
520/432-4232
11/13/2008
Your Musical Brain: Can Music Make You Smarter?, a presentation by Janice Jarrett
Copper Queen Library, Bisbee
6:30 PM
520/432-4232
11/13/2008
Early History of Arizona: German Jesuits as Founders of Arizona, a presentation by Albrecht Classen
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Tucson
12:00 PM
520/791-4010
11/13/2008
Arts and Culture of Ancient Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians, a presentation by Allen Dart
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tubac
6:00 PM
520/245-9222
11/15/2008
Arizona, A History, a book discussion
Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson
10:00 AM
520-624-2333
11/16/2008
Decanse En Paz: Traditional Cemeteries and Handmade Grave Markers in the Southwest, a presentation by Dick George
Acadia Ranch Museum, Oracle
1:00 PM
520/896-2969
11/16/2008
Early History of Arizona: German Jesuits as Founders of Arizona, a presentation by Albrecht Classen
Agua Caliente Park, Tucson
1:00 PM
520/749-3718
11/19/2008
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse, a book discussion
Copper Queen Library, Bisbee
6:30 PM
520/432-4232
12/1/2008
Ambos Nogales (WTP), a film screening
Pimeria Alta Historical Society, Nogales
7:00 PM
415/552-8760
12/3/2008
A Third Culture? Cultural and Economic Melding on the Arizona/Sonora Border, a presentation by Edward Williams
Copper Queen Library, Bisbee
6:30 PM
520/432-4232
12/10/2008
Enriques Journey, a book discussion (WTP)
Copper Queen Library, Bisbee
6:30 PM
520/432-4232
12/11/2008
Set in Stone But Not In Meaning: Southwestern Indian Rock Art, a presentation by Allen Dart
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Tucson
12:00 PM
520/791-4010
12/17/2008
Steal from the Best: Music’s Inherent Internationalism, a presentation by Janice Jarrett
Copper Queen Library, Bisbee
6:30 PM
520/432-4232
1/8/2009
Arizona for Newcomers, a presentation by Greg McNamee
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Tucson
12:00 PM
520/791-4010
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