| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 2nd Annual Black History Month Event - Oral Traditions Today: Returning to The African VillagePresented by South Mountain Community College at South Mountain Community College February 16, 2012 The South Mountain Community College Storytelling Institute will present "Return To The African Village," featuring the music, dance, and folktales of Africa.
SMCC storytellers will join forces with Kawambe Omowale African Drum and Dance Theater to present a colorful evening of sights and sounds guaranteed to create a multi-sensory African experience for the audience.
The SMCC Storytelling Institute is one of only a handful of academic programs in the... | South Mountain Community College | 02/16/12 | Phoenix |
Project Humanities: Speaking Racial Truth to Power Through ArtPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus February 16, 2012 Artist Vernon Burt presents this lecture upon "Speaking Racial Truth to Power Through Art."
The lecture is a Kickoff event for ASU's Project Humanities. Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor. | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/16/12 | Phoenix |
Erotic Poetry and Music FestivusPresented by Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage at Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage February 17, 2012 Erotic Poetry and Music Festivus is a night of out-of-the-box poetic and lyrical performances; from lusty limerick and heart felt song of passion, to bawdy vaudeville variety acts. Seduce the muse with two stages deliciously packed with a fusion of bawdy poetry, music and titillating performance artists. Mature material.
| Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage | 02/17/12 | Phoenix |
Poetic Truths: African American Poetry From Harlem Renaissance to Hip HopPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus February 17, 2012 One of the kickoff events for ASU's Project Humanities, this gathering consists of poetry readings and open mic.
Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor. | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/17/12 | Phoenix |
Journalism and the Humanities: Sources of Estrangement, Future ProspectsPresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU Tempe Campus February 17, 2012 This symposium upon journalism and the humanities will be comprised of two panel discussions.
Project Humanities is a university-wide initiative involving all four campuses - Tempe, West, Polytechnic, and Downtown Phoenix - with the expressed goal to show the interactions among humanities and other areas of scholarship and human endeavor. | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/17/12 | Tempe |
Gatsby AloudPresented by Arizona Theatre Company - Phoenix at Tempe Marketplace February 18, 2012 Listen to a local actor in period costume read aloud short excerpts from The Great Gatsby. Move back in time as the world of the roaring 1920's is vividly painted by Fitzgerald's words as ATC prepares to put on a full production of Simon Levy's adaptation of Fitzgerald's masterpiece.
| Arizona Theatre Company - Phoenix | 02/18/12 | Tempe |
Erotica and the Erotic in the Middle Ages and RenaissancePresented by Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe February 16-February 18, 2012 This annual conference of the Arizona Center for Medieval Renaissance Studies paticipates in ASU's Project Humanities.
The conference keynote speaker will be Professor Albrecht Classen, noted medievalist in the Department of German Studies at The University of Arizona.
Professor Classen's keynote address is titled "The Erotic and the Quest for Happiness in the Middle Ages. What Everybody Does and Hardly Anyone Truly Achieves." He has a broad range of research... | Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 02/16/12-
02/18/12 | Tempe |
Gallery Talk with Charlie WhitePresented by ASU Art Museum at ASU Art Museum February 21, 2012 In conjunction with the exhibition Performing for the Camera, artist Charlie White will discuss his work. White's photographs incorporate theatrical settings and cinematic framing, resulting in a still, stage-like drama with multiple actors. He directs scenes that often include sci-fi creatures that proxy for humans in sexually charged environments. A juxtaposition of the strange and the familiar is evident in all his photographs.
The gallery talk is sponsored by... | ASU Art Museum | 02/21/12 | Tempe |
P.a.v.e. spring speakers series: Thinking Outside the Box OfficePresented by ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU Lyceum Theatre February 21, 2012 Critically acclaimed digital filmmaker Jon Reiss discusses "Thinking Outside the Box Office" when he visits the ASU Tempe campus Feb. 21 as the next p.a.v.e speaker. Named one of the 10 digital directors to watch by Daily Variety, Reiss is director of the documentary feature Bomb It, which explored the world of graffiti art. His experiences with marketing his film became the inspiration for his book, Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution in the... | ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | 02/21/12 | Tempe |
Coffee, Tea and Books - Sarah's KeyPresented by City of Tempe Cultural Services at Tempe Public Library February 23, 2012 Come and join the Thursday night book group discussion of hot titles and authors. Tonight's discussion is all about the book Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosney. Participants must provide their own copy of the book.
| City of Tempe Cultural Services | 02/23/12 | Tempe |
Meet the Author - Conrad StoradPresented by Arizona Museum of Natural History at Arizona Museum of Natural History February 23, 2012 Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH) is thrilled to host Conrad J. Storad as part of the AZ SciTech Festival. Mr. Storad writes informative and entertaining science and nature books for children and young adults. He is the author of more than 30 books such as Rattlesnake Rules and Desert Night Shift: a Pack Rat Story. He is a celebrated children's author who has won numerous literary awards. Along with Conrad Storad, AzMNH will also be hosting Big Mama the loveable rattler from... | Arizona Museum of Natural History | 02/23/12 | Mesa |
Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society February MeetingPresented by Desert Botanical Garden at Desert Botanical Garden February 26, 2012 The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society encourages the appreciation, study and growing of cacti and other succulents. Each meeting features a program about aspects of these fabulous plants.
| Desert Botanical Garden | 02/26/12 | Phoenix |
Jewel of the Railroad Era: Albuquerque's Alvarado HotelPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum February 28, 2012 Join Deborah Slaney, Curator of History at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History to discuss "Jewel of the Railroad Era: Albuquerque's Alvarado Hotel"
| Heard Museum | 02/28/12 | Phoenix |
ASU Spring 2012 Diversity Scholars Series: Reception and Keynote AddressPresented by ASU Office of Institutional Inclusion at Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite Building February 28, 2012 The Diversity Scholars Series provides the opportunity for discourse with nationally and internationally recognized scholars and leaders in higher education. We are especially interested in bringing visibility and understanding to current intergroup, multicultural, diversity and social justice research, policy making and teaching practices in higher education.
Presented by The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University
Co... | ASU Office of Institutional Inclusion | 02/28/12 | Phoenix |
Gallery Talk with Anthony GoicoleaPresented by ASU Art Museum at ASU Art Museum February 28, 2012 In conjunction with the exhibition Performing for the Camera, artist Anthony Goicolea will discuss his work. Goicolea's staged photographs explore themes ranging from personal history and identity, to cultural traditions and heritage, to alienation and displacement. His diverse oeuvre encompasses self-portraits, landscapes, and narrative tableaux executed through digitally composited imagery predicated on fantasy but rooted in reality.
The gallery talk is sponsored... | ASU Art Museum | 02/28/12 | Tempe |
Nights at NorthPresented by Heard Museum North Scottsdale at Heard Museum North Scottsdale February 1-February 29, 2012 Spend the evening at Heard Museum North Scottsdale during this popular series. First, dine at the Cafe at Heard Museum North Scottsdale on menu favorites like posole, tacos and dreamcatcher salad. Sip wine, beer, margaritas and other beverages in the Gallery Cafe. Then, hear fascinating lectures by artists, experts and authors about Arizona's tribal neighbors.
| Heard Museum North Scottsdale | 02/01/12-
02/29/12 | Scottsdale |
| Folktales for Grown-ups | South Mountain Community College | 02/29/12 | Phoenix |
Colleen Miniuk-Sperry and Paul Gill: Photographing Arizona's WildflowersPresented by Hassayampa River Preserve at Hassayampa River Preserve March 2, 2012 Photographing Arizona's Wildflowers, a Guide to When, Where and How.- Authors and photographers Colleen Miniuk-Sperry and Paul Gill will sign and discuss their comprehensive guide to when, where and how to capture AZ's magnificent wildflowers.
| Hassayampa River Preserve | 03/02/12 | Wickenburg |
Gatsby AloudPresented by Arizona Theatre Company - Phoenix at Tempe Marketplace March 3, 2012 Listen to a local actor in period costume read aloud short excerpts from The Great Gatsby. Move back in time as the world of the roaring 1920's is vividly painted by Fitzgerald's words as ATC prepares to put on a full production of Simon Levy's adaptation of Fitzgerald's masterpiece.
| Arizona Theatre Company - Phoenix | 03/03/12 | Tempe |
National Geographic Live Presents: Brian SkerryPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 5, 2012 Award-winning underwater photographer Skerry is celebrated for his stunning portraits of our planet's ocean realm. In a visually spectacular presentation tied to his landmark National Geographic book, Ocean Soul, you'll share Skerry's adventures documenting the wonder and resilience of the underwater world.
Community Partner- Desert Botanical Garden
Official Bookstore- Changing Hands
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/05/12 | Mesa |
| National Geographic Live: Photographer Brian Skerry | Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center | 03/05/12 | Mesa |
| Tuesday Talks - Paul VerBurg | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 03/13/12 | Wickenburg |
Hassayampa Lecture Series: Emeritus Ed WilliamsPresented by Desert Caballeros Western Museum at Desert Caballeros Western Museum March 15, 2012 Join Desert Caballeros Western Museum in a Hassayampa Lecture by guest speaker, University of Arizona Professor Emeritus Ed Williams. He will talk about Bridges and Barriers on the Arizona Border: Fraternity, Friendship, Fear, Fantasy.
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 03/15/12 | Wickenburg |
Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and MarriagePresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 15-March 18, 2012 Miss Abigail, is the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars teaching outrageously funny "how-to's" on dating, mating and marriage. A "perfect date night"(NYTheatre.com) with "big laughs" (Associated Press), you're sure to have "a rollicking good time" (OK! Magazine) at Miss Abigail's Guide today.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/15/12-
03/18/12 | Mesa |
Landscape Legacies: The Art and Archaeology of Perry MesaPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum March 19, 2012 Join Dr. Katherine Spielmann, Professor of Archaeology, Arizona State University, to discuss, "Landscape Legacies: The Art and Archaeology of Perry Mesa."
| Heard Museum | 03/19/12 | Phoenix |
National Geographic Live: Michael DaviePresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters March 21, 2012 Famous for pursuing the under-reported story, Emmy Awardwinning filmmaker Michael Davie offers a personal look at his native Africa, a continent often misrepresented in the media. Featuring riveting film clips and extraordinary personal encounters, Davie's inspiring talks receive standing ovations globally.
| Mesa Arts Center | 03/21/12 | Mesa |
Arizona Jewish Theatre Company presents Todd SaloveyPresented by Arizona Jewish Theatre Company at John Paul Theatre March 26, 2012 Arizona Jewish Theatre Company will be hosting Todd Salovey, author and director of The Blessing of a Broken Heart and leaders from Temple Chai's Deutsch Family Shalom Center as they share their thoughts and impressions on Camp Koby in Israel and other healing centers.
| Arizona Jewish Theatre Company | 03/26/12 | Phoenix |
P.a.v.e. spring speakers series: Managing the Savvy Artist CareerPresented by ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU Lyceum Theatre March 26, 2012 David Cutler, a leader in arts career and entrepreneurship training, discusses "Managing the Savvy Artist Career" when he visits the ASU Tempe campus March 26 as the next p.a.v.e speaker. Cutler's book, The Savvy Musician, is designed to help musicians take control of their careers, providing guidance in "building a career, earning a living and making a difference." It examines critical elements often overlooked or misunderstood by musicians, according to Cutler, such as entrepreneurship,... | ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | 03/26/12 | Tempe |
Coffee, Tea and Books - A Visit from the Goon SquadPresented by City of Tempe Cultural Services at Tempe Public Library March 29, 2012 Come and join the Thursday night book group discussion of hot titles and authors. Tonight's discussion is all about the book A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Eagan. Participants must provide their own copy of the book.
| City of Tempe Cultural Services | 03/29/12 | Tempe |
| Tempe Poetry in April | City of Tempe Cultural Services | 04/04/12 | Tempe |
| Tuesday Talks - Cowgirls with a Camera | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 04/10/12 | Wickenburg |
Mavis Leno Luncheon - Campaign for Afghan Women and GirlsPresented by YWCA Maricopa County at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown April 10, 2012 Mavis Leno has established herself as a leader in the efforts to make the restoration of women's rights a nonnegotiable element of a post-Taliban Afghanistan, and has been at the forefront of insuring that the plight of Afghan women is included in the world's reporting of the war in Afghanistan.
Stressing that one voice can truly make a difference, Mavis Leno describes her personal activism in a cause close to her heart ? The Feminist Majority's Campaign to help Afghan... | YWCA Maricopa County | 04/10/12 | Phoenix |
| Tempe Poetry in April | City of Tempe Cultural Services | 04/11/12 | Tempe |
| Folktales for Grown-ups | South Mountain Community College | 04/11/12 | Phoenix |
| Tempe Poetry in April | City of Tempe Cultural Services | 04/18/12 | Tempe |
Hassayampa Lecture Series: Norman Sandfield and Diana ParduePresented by Desert Caballeros Western Museum at Desert Caballeros Western Museum April 19, 2012 Join Desert Caballeros Western Museum in a Hassayampa Lecture by Guest speaker, Norman Sandfield and Heard Museum curator of collections Diana Pardue. They will discuss about Native American Bolo Ties, Vintage and Contemporary Artistry.
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 04/19/12 | Wickenburg |
The Art and Village Traditions of HopiPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum April 23, 2012 Join Maya David, Hopi Artist from Keams Canyon, AZ, to discuss "The Art and Village Traditions of Hopi."
| Heard Museum | 04/23/12 | Phoenix |
| Tempe Poetry in April | City of Tempe Cultural Services | 04/25/12 | Tempe |
| Student Storytelling Concert | South Mountain Community College | 04/27/12 | Phoenix |
Sarah VowellPresented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts April 28, 2012 A best-selling author and former contributing editor for public radio's This American Life, Sarah Vowell explores the connections between the American past and present. Her books offer personal, often humorous accounts of everything from presidents and their assassins to colonial religious fanatics, as well as thoughts on American Indians, utopian dreamers, pop music and the odd cranky cartographer. Her recent book Unfamiliar Fishes, examines the takeover of Hawaii's property and... | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | 04/28/12 | Scottsdale |
Crazy Times with Madame PatchouliPresented by City of Peoria Municipal Complex at Sunrise Mountain Library January 14, 2010 - Ongoing Kids and parents alike are invited to experience laugh out loud literary adventures with the eccentric and much lived Madame Patchouli get your fix once a week with your choice of two times! Enjoy songs, stories, and crafts each week.
| City of Peoria Municipal Complex | 01/14/10-
Ongoing | Peoria |
The Anthology Poetry SlamPresented by Anthology Inc. at Queens Pizzeria January 1, 2009 - Ongoing In the tradition of Arizona performance poetry, Anthology, the state's longest running performance poetry nonprofit presents the next great Mesa poetry tradition.
Poetry Slam is a competition, where poets perform their work to be judged by the audience based on the presentation and content. The Anthology Poetry Slam has three rounds, and in each round the poets perform in random order, with a three minute time limit for each performance.
| Anthology Inc. | 01/01/09-
Ongoing | Mesa |
HomeBase: The Poets' Poetry SetPresented by HomeBase Poetry at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown June 20, 2010 - Ongoing HomeBase: The Poets' Poetry Set brings you some of the best local poets in the state! Come and sign up to participate on stage, or just relax and enjoy the show.
| HomeBase Poetry | 06/20/10-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Socrates CafePresented by Practical Art at Practical Art April 3, 2011 - Ongoing Don't be afraid...you don't need to know anything about philosophy. In fact, you don't even need to talk. Socrates Cafe is a way to participate in (or observe) an in person engaging conversation between actual humans. It's a dying art, so throw away your cell phones and join Practical Art every 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Anyone and everyone is welcome to chat, listen, or shop.
| Practical Art | 04/03/11-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Storytime at Henny&EvPresented by Henny&Ev at Henny&Ev October 27, 2011 - Ongoing Join Henny&Ev for Storytime at Glendale's newest children's boutique. Every Thursday, bring your little ones for stories and songs on the lawn!
| Henny&Ev | 10/27/11-
Ongoing | Glendale |
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