Category: Cultural

Feb. 5 — FUSD Hosting Kindergarten Open Houses

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) elementary schools will be hosting Kindergarten Registration on February 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at all FUSD elementary schools to assist families with the registration process. The event is an…

Feb. 5 — CHAC to hold next public meeting in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…

Feb. 7 — Navajo Nation 2020 Census Summit

Click here for the entire e-newsletter SAVE THE DATE: February 6, 2020 San Juan College – Henderson Arts CenterFebruary 7, 2020 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino – east of FlagstaffCensus Summit is designed to provide resources to guide regional, state, local…

Feb. 7 — First Friday Art Walk at CCC Comet Art Gallery

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff First Friday ArtWalk at the CCC Comet Fine Art Gallery, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 319 S. Regent Street, Suite 207, Flagstaff, Aspen Place at the Sawmill. The CCC Comet Fine Art Gallery is featuring the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art…

Feb. 11 — NAU Latin American Studies presents two speakers about about different aspects of the Amazon Rain Forest!

FLAGSTAFF — Estimado/a/s colegas, Latin American Studies presents two speakers about about different aspects of the Amazon Rain Forest! On Tuesday Feb 11 at 4:30 pm, in the International Pavilion Melissa A. Liebert, Assistant Professor of Anthropology will present, “Culture Change…

Feb. 23 — Tickets on sale for Flor De Toloache concert at the Coconino Center for the Arts

Purchase tickets here FLAGSTAFF — Latin GRAMMY Winners Flor de Toloache, which recently took part in The Kennedy Center Honors — Linda Ronstadt, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort…

Bilingual report: Feb. 28 — Family & Youth Community Health Forums to be held in Flagstaff, statewide

Greetings, We are excited to announce our dates and locations for the Maternal and Child Health Community Forums across the state! The community forums are one of many strategies that the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health and the University…

Through March 1 — NAU Theatre’s ‘Eurydice’ explores love and loss in the retelling of the classic Orpheus tale

FLAGSTAFF — Just in time for February’s month of love, Northern Arizona University Department of Theatre presents Eurydice, a postmodern retelling of the Orpheus / Eurydice Greek myth.  The production, which  plays through March 1st, is written by award winning playwright, Sarah…

March 9 — Flagstaff STEM City Community Celebration to be held at NAU Walkup Skydome

FLAGSTAFF — The seventh annual Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Walkup Skydome located on the Northern Arizona University campus.  The event is a community event…

March 24, 27 — NAU No More Deaths / No más muertes to present NAU Immigration Awareness Series events

FLAGSTAFF — NAU No More Deaths / No más muertes in collaboration with Latin American Studies has a number of powerful Immigration Awareness Series events fast approaching! Please plan to attend and tell your students, colleagues, and members of the community…

Through March 27 — Stories of Resilience: In Recognition of Women’s History Month Celebration at Coconino Community College. Celebration to be held March 25

By Coconino Community College All are welcome and invited to attend and experience the Resilience Exhibit at Coconino Community College. Free and open to the public, come and learn about these amazing women of Flagstaff. Women’s History Month Celebration at…

CANCELED — March 27 — Eric Chavez, grandson of UFW founder, to be guest speaker at CHAC’s César E. Chávez Recognition Awards on March 27

Editor’s note: The Sixth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast has been canceled due to concern over the impact of Covid-19. Please visit https://coconinochac.org for the latest information.   FLAGSTAFF — Eric Chavez, grandson of United Farmworkers of America…

CCC Commencement (May 15) ceremonies go virtual

The Coconino Community College Commencement and Nurse Pinning ceremonies will be offered “virtually” this year.

The Nurse Pinning virtual ceremony will be available on the CCC homepage on Thursday, May 7, beginning at 5 p.m. at www.coconino.edu.

The Commencement virtual ceremony will be available on the CCC homepage on Friday, May 15, beginning at 2 p.m., at www.coconino.edu. Dr. Smith added that any student wishing to do so would be most welcome to attend the Commencement ceremony next year.

POSTPONED — May 16-17 — Visit Coconino Community College Booth at Fiesta De Mayo

Hello Partners and Friends of CCC, The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff proudly presents the 25th Annual Fiesta De Mayo Celebration 2020. Be sure to visit the Coconino Community College booth to learn about all the programs and happenings at…

April 24 — CCC to present ‘Palette to Palate,’ 18th Annual Coconino Community College Foundation Fundraiser

FLAGSTAFF — “Palette to Palate,” the 18th Annual Coconino Community College Foundation Fundraiser in support of the CCC Fine Arts Department and student success will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus Commons, 2800…

Aug. 29 — Museum of Northern Arizona — Invitation to the Gala To Go

Join us for the 14th Annual Gala “To Go”
The Gala To Go can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home, or you can reserve a time for a VIP visit to the museum. Either way, you will have access to performances, special talks by museum experts, and an online auction.
Find details and buy tickets at musnaz.org/gala

Oct. 22 — A virtual evening with Chilean folk musician, activist Nano Stern to be presented by NAU Latin American Studies, Martin-Springer Institute, University of Arizona Latin American Studies

A virtual evening with Chilean folk musician, activist Nano Stern to be presented by NAU Latin American Studies, Martin-Springer Institute, University of Arizona Latin American Studies at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 on Zoom.

Nano is an incredible singer songwriter / multi-instrumentalist. Joan Baez who has shared the stage with Nano, describes him as perhaps, “the best Chilean singer-songwriter of his generation, with his lyrics, melodies, message, humor and heart.”

Nov. 17 — CCC to present ‘My STEM Journey from the Deserts of Arizona to the Deserts of Mars’

Listen to Aaron’s story as a NASA Mechanical Engineer who contributed to the missions to the planet Mars. Yazzie served as a surface operations downlink chair for the Mars Science Laboratory “Curiosity” Rover after landing in 2012.

He delivered flight hardware to Mars on board the InSight Lander Mission in 2018. Currently, his second set of flight hardware is aboard the Mars 2020 “Perseverance” Rover.

Dec. 2 — Coconino Community College will present Comet Talks — ‘Preserve & Protect: Archeology’s Role in National Parks’

Join presenter Amy Schott, PhD – Lead Archeologist at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area & Rainbow Bridge National Monument in an exploration of diverse sites throughout Northern Arizona. At the conclusion of this talk, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the delicate balance between preservation and public enjoyment.

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta invited to walk with the Women’s Suffragist float in the 131st Rose Bowl Parade

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 County Community News and Updates Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Tis’ the Season to be Jolly! As we begin to wrap presents and prepare for the holidays, I realize that…

Downtown Flagstaff glows with 2019 Holiday Parade of Lights

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Dozens of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, public safety and other agencies took part in the 2019 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, held Dec. 14 in downtown Flagstaff. Joining the…

Sedona Arts Center — Winter Workshop Sale 10% off December 19, 2019 – January 6, 2020

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% Discount on all Scheduled Workshops The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% discount on…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience all your favorite holiday events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Dec. 18 — CCC&Y awarded Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council contract for Coconino County

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y awarded Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council contract for Coconino County  COCONINO COUNTY — CCC&Y was recently awarded the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council contract for…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, lights, and theatre with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Dec. 11 — CCC&Y to launch ‘Prevention Spotlight’ in 2020. Seeking partner submissions

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to launch ‘Prevention Spotlight’ in 2020. Seeking partner submissions (Editor’s note: In January 2020, the Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth will launch a new Prevention…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Annual Christmas Party and Crafts at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (Dec. 7)

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 County Community News and Updates Here are a few Holiday events happening around town to help you get into the Holiday Spirit. Visit our Website Annual Christmas Party and Crafts at…

Attracting students to policing, emergency services

FLAGSTAFF — The high school students listened intently to the 9-1-1 call. The woman told the dispatcher that her baby wasn’t breathing. The dispatcher, calmly, walked the mother through the steps of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation until emergency crews could arrive. “We are all…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, performances, and music with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

KNAU update for Dec. 6 — Happy Holidays from Classical KNAU

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – December 6th, 2019 Happy Holidays from Classical KNAU Monday starts one of our favorite Arizona Public Radio traditions: Special holiday programming in a world of genres. Storytelling, music and more. From…

Flagstaff Arts Council News & Events: December 2019

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   DECEMBER NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! Art Market This Weekend! Saturday, 10a-5p & Sunday, 12p-4p Free to attend!…

Sedona Arts Center — Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Featuring: Lydia Dillon-Sutton, Al Brown, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Sue Horine / Fiber Art Trunk Show / Loving Bowls

FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception December 6, from 5 to 8 pm Through the end of December, the Fine Art Gallery is featuring artists: Al Brown, Sue Horine, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Lydia-Dillon-Sutton. Join us first Friday, December 6,…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President I started off the year reaffirming…

CCC veteran making her own path

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Nelda Achee, mother of three children, grandmother of seven, served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. She was a machinery tech and worked on airplanes, boats, ships…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Nov. 27 — Self-Healing Communities Update

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 Connections Spotlight Self-Healing Communities Update FLAGSTAFF — CCC&Y hosted more than 300 individuals in Flagstaff this October in order to be a part of a day-long presentation with…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, great shopping deals, and entertainment with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation update — Learn about seasonal updates and upcoming events

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES NOVEMBER 2019 Seasonal Updates Get the latest weather and winter storm information at the U.S. National Weather Service – Flagstaff. Looking for snow play options in Flagstaff? Discover Flagstaff has locations and a map. FACILITIES…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Happy Thanksgiving from the SMS PTO

Happy Thanksgiving from the SMS PTO! Thanksgiving Break No School 11/27 – 12/1 “Like” SMS PTO on Facebook December Events December 13 — Popems with Popham December 13 — School Dance December 20 — First Semester Ends Dec 23 –…

KNAU update for Nov. 22 — Sacred Shield To Be Returned to Acoma Pueblo After Located at Paris Auction House

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – November 22nd, 2019 Sacred Shield To Be Returned to Acoma Pueblo After Located at Paris Auction House After many years, a sacred artifact will be returned Monday to the Acoma…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — xperience holidays, music, and art with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Viola Awards Nominations (Due by Dec. 9) & #GivingTuesday

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   View this email in your browser 3 Weeks left to submit your Viola Awards Nominations! Viola nominations are OPEN NOW! The Flagstaff Arts Council invites the community to submit nominations based on work that…

Bilingual report: Gina Santi Photography — Images of the Month — November 2019

Gina Santi Photography  Images of the Month – November 2019 En Español          In English           2020 Calendars Hyperinflation in Venezuela has put all but the most basic foodstuffs and medicines out of reach. In the absence of a…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience history, culture, and art with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Sedona Arts Center — You won’t want to miss these creative events and workshops at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   You won’t want to miss these creative events and workshops at Sedona Arts Center! Oil Painters of America 15th Annual Great American Paint-Out November 16, 2019 Reception & Exhibition 5 to 7pm at…

Museum of Northern Arizona — November at MNA

Message from Mary – I hope to see you this weekend at the opening of Searching for a Bigger Subject, an exhibition of stunning watercolors by Tony Foster that compares two spectacular  landscapes – the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest. For…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 18 to feature information on Arizona Town Hall’s ‘Strong Families Thriving Children’ effort

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 18 to feature information on Arizona Town Hall’s ‘Strong Families Thriving Children’ effort Jermaine Barkley of Steward Health Choice of…