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MARCH 2009 TEMPE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCH TALK Bring your lunch and experience Chautauquan Joan Sandin as Eulalia "Sister" Bourne. A legendary southern Arizona schoolteacher, she was the force behind the "Little Cowpuncher," a rural school newspaper of the 1930s and early 1940s. Chautauquans, also known as living history speakers, assume the roles of significant figures from the past. Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council. Coffee is provided.
HOHOKAM ROCK ART TOUR Learn about Hohokam rock art with Dr. Amy Douglass, Museum Administrator and archaeologist. She will provide tips on how to look for rock art and dispel many of the myths associated with petroglyphs, or rock art. Wear comfortable shoes; bring water and binoculars. Moderate hike. Call (480) 350-5100 further information or directions.
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THIRSTDAY NIGHT CAFE Mary Melcher will present, "Mothers, Midwives and Babies: Giving Birth in the West." Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council.
PETERSEN HOUSE ART FESTIVAL Enjoy an art-filled day of fun for the whole family! The festival embodies the spirit of the art classes taught on the grounds of the Petersen House by ASU art professor Tom Harter in the 1950s and 1960s. It features local artists displaying and demonstrating their artwork, children's art activities, and free Petersen House tours with a special art exhibit inside the house. Admission to the event is free. LAST WEEKEND
TO VIEW EXHIBIT! A final opportunity will be offered to tour the exhibit, "Jewel in the Desert: Getting Acquainted with Our Muslim Neighbors." Guided tours will be available. Saturday March 28, 12:30 pm
and 1:30 pm The public is invited to tour the mosque and participate in a question-and-answer session about Muslim Americans. Refreshments will be served after the 1:30 session. For further information call 480-233-6547. MARCH
31 APRIL
2009
IMMIGRATION PLAY
Wednesday,
April 1, 7 pm
Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm In 2002, a fourteen-year-old boy named Edgar Chocoy fled his barrio in Guatemala City when a gang put a hit on his life. He traveled over 3,000 miles in search of his mother who had come to work in the United States. Detained by the Department of Homeland Security, Edgar (whose nickname was Li’l Silent because of his timid demeanor) spoke clearly about his fear of being deported. In “De Novo, Part 1: Lil' Silent,” New York City based Houses on the Moon Theater Company weaves together documentary sources to reconstruct the gripping and poignant true story of Edgar Chocoy, a case whose outcome prompted a national outcry and an examination of the way in which the government handles thousands of “alien” minors in immigration custody. The play is performed in English, with some Spanish. Following each performance will be a discussion with the creative team and local immigration experts. These performances are being sponsored in part by the Tempe Historical Museum. TEMPE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCH TALK Bring your lunch and experience Chautauquan Chris Smith as William Mulholland. Although he ensured L.A.'s growth, Mulholland's search for water caused numerous water wars with other communities, some resulting in deadly violence. The presentation is part of the Tempe Historical Society's series "Bringing History to Life: History Makers of the 19th Century." This series features Chautauquans, also known as living history speakers, who assume the roles of significant figures from the past. Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council. Coffee is provided.
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THIRSTDAY NIGHT CAFE Elizabeth Larson-Keagy presents, "What is the World Growing To? Earth Beyond Six Billion!" China and India alone account for about 2.5 billion of the Earth's six billion people. The U.S. has about 300 million. Where is everyone else? Which parts of the world are growing at the fastest and slowest rates and what is the comparative standard of living in various world regions? Dr. Larson-Keagy teaches in the School of Geographical Sciences at Arizona State University. Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council.
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