Coolidge Performing Arts Center - A World of Music with Todd Green

Experience a musical demonstration and lecture featuring 25 acoustic, indigenous string, flute and percussion instruments from the Middle East, Central Asia, Far East and South America. Todd Green, a multi-instrumentalist solo artist shared that his artistic mission is to "help break down the barriers that divide us by experiencing other cultures through their music." The event takes place on Monday, February 20th in Coolidge.

Western National Parks Association - Find Your Park Centennial Series

The Find Your Park Centennial Series explores America's unique national parks through discussions about southwest history, ecology, environment, and heritage foods. Examine the stories of Arizona's parks at the WNPA's National Park Store in Tucson.

February 18th - Mythical River: Chasing the Mirage of New Water in the American Southwest with Melissa Sevigny

March 4th - History and Wildlife of Saguaro National Park, a panel discussion featuring Jane Eppinga and wildlife biologist, Jessica Lamberton-Moreno

April 1st - National Park Agriculture and Heritage Food Stories wtih Gregory McNamee

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Small group discussion (limited to 12 RSVPs)

6:45 - 8:30 p.m. - Presentation and Q&A

This third installment of the Miranda v. Arizona program examines the legacy of the 1966 United States Supreme Court decision and explores what the future may hold. Miranda v. Arizona popularized the "you have a right to remain silent" legal warning and has affected citizen-police interactions and marginalized communities. Join Heather Hamel, Executive Director of AZ Justice That Works, for a free interactive workshop to discuss the future of Miranda v. Arizona and its effect on our communities. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments before and after the program. Attendance at the previous programs is not a re-requisite to take part in the February 21st workshop. 

Learn about Arizona Humanities Mini Grants - small grants of up to $2,000 available on a rolling basis to support innovative public programs that increase understanding of the human experience. During the free webinar, Arizona Humanities staff will share information about Mini Grants, the online application process, and answer any questions. The online webinar takes place Tuesday, February 28th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Click here to register for the Mini Grants webinar.

The new AZ Speaks catalog will be released June 1st for booking beginning November 1st. 

Click here to read the AZ Speaks Catalog Guidelines and to view the online application.

Interested in learning more? Sign-up for a webinar on March 2nd that will cover the application process, review criteria, and more. Register for the AZ Speaks webinar.

Questions? Contact Yadi Fajardo, Programs and Grants Coordinator at dfajardo@azhumanities.org. 

Sherman Elliott is the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Grand Canyon University in Glendale. As a researcher, Elliot's interests include Holocaust education, world religions in the public school classroom, and deep learning. Elliot is a gubernatorial appointee from the office of Governor Doug Ducey and began his 3-year term in January 2017. Click here to learn more about Sherman Elliott.

Interested in serving on the Board of Directors? Click here to learn more or contact Brenda Thomson, Executive Director at bthomson@azhumanities.org.

• February 17 - Board of Directors Meeting
• February 28 - Mini Grants Webinar
• March 1 - Water/Ways Smithsonian Exhibit Application Deadline
• March 2 - AZ Speaks Application Webinar

Mission: Arizona Humanities builds a just and civil society by creating opportunities to explore our shared human experiences through discussion, learning and reflection.

Arizona Humanities is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the Arizona affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Arizona Humanities supports public programs that promote understanding of the human experience with cultural, educational, and non-profit organizations across Arizona.