Category: Cultural

Jan. 19 — 3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams to feature the Chavez Family

FLAGSTAFF — You are invited to join us at the Market of Dreams the third Friday of each month from 5pm to 8pm for an evening of local Art, Music and Food. Te invitamos al Mercado de Los Sueños el tercer viernes de cada mes de 5pm-8pm para una velada de arte local, música y comida. Featured artist on Jan. 19 is the…

Jan. 26 — Chief Diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance to speak at NAU Distinguished Speaker Series event

FLAGSTAFF — Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance,  and best-selling author, will be the first NAU President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speaker Series guest at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University. Pemberton’s story is about…

KNAU update for Dec. 29

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Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…

KNAU update for Dec. 22

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Fuerza Local — 21 de diciembre

Apoya a negocios locales estas fiestas navideñas y disfruta de estos beneficios como miembro de Fuerza Local Que en esta fiestas el mejor regalo que recibas sea estar junto a tus seres queridos compartiendo paz, esperanza y alegría. ¡Estas Invitado!…

NAICL: Please support immigrant families in Flagstaff

Dear Friends, I am so proud of the work that Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is doing right now.  Last month, NAICL (our education and training arm) provided training for 60 teachers, counselors, and nurses in Flagstaff Unified School District, helping…

Flagstaff presents annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Amid the glow of nearly 200 luminarias, worshippers entered Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church during the pre-dawn hours to attend the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration / Celebración de la Vigen de…

KNAU update for Dec. 15

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Local First ARIZONA update for Dec. 14

‘Tis the season for Local Gifts and Cheer. It’s not too late to Shop Local this holiday season! Shop Local & Win! Supporting your local, independent retailers this holiday season has never been so rewarding. Pick up a passport, shop…

Gina Santi Update for December 2017

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Gina Santi Photography    Images of the Month – December 2017     “El Buen Frank” is a famous piñata maker in Calle Ricardo Yáñez, in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He builds…

NAU update for Dec. 8

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Dec. 8 NAU researchers join Department of Energy to study the soil microbiome and its effect on carbon persistence Scientists from NAU recently joined a large new initiative to study the role…

Dec. 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Financial Security — Consumer Protection’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be FINANCIAL SECURITY – CONSUMER PROTECTION. With the help of our guests, we will discuss background and concepts regarding consumer protection in payday loans, tittle loans, and student loans. Fraud,…

NAU update for Nov. 30

Click here for the latest NAU News Thursday, Nov. 30 President’s Prize, Gold Axe, Distinguished Seniors announced at reception Tuesday Adrianna Camacho, an NAU-Yuma student, and Courtney McNichols, a Flagstaff campus student, received the prestigious President’s Prize for December 2017. NAU…

Nov. 25 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Education — Expect More’

Dear friend, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be EDUCATION – EXPECT MORE. With the help of our guests, we will discuss progress meters, education’s economic impact, challenges, and more. If you are a teacher or one who works…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In This Issue Update on Mogollon Public Works Yard Livable Community Award goes to Charlie Silver and Duffie Westheimer Resource Protection Standards of the Zoning Ordinance FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN for Small business Saturday 11/25…

KNAU update for Nov. 17

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Sedona Art Center update for Nov. 16

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Workshops and More at the Arts Center Bryan Reinhart  Bryan teaches documentary filmmaking, as well as master seminars in editing with Final Cut Pro (Apple level 2…

‘The Historian as Curandera: Workshop with Aurora Levins Morales’ to be held Nov. 29

FLAGSTAFF — “The Historian as Curandera: Workshop with Aurora Levins Morales,” will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at SBS West, Room 110, Flagstaff. Aurora Levins Morales is an historian, artist, healer, activist, and teacher. Her…

Nov. 18 — Latino outdoor adventure to Walnut Canyon

FLAGSTAFF — Join us on a Latino outdoor adventure to Walnut Canyon on Saturday, Nov. 18. FREE entrance to the park! Snacks provided! Everyone (all all ages, all cultures) is welcomed to this opportunity for a learning and exploring experience.…

Nov. 18 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: Fruits of Latino Activism’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be “History: Fruits of Latino Activism.” Click here for the link to the ad Ways to access the program. By radio: 1190-am (Maricopa County) – radio station has Spanish programing but our program…

NAU student groups, community organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A variety of NAU student groups and community organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on Nov.…

Annual Day of Dead procession returns to downtown Flagstaff

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports Flagstaff artist Emma Gardner’s annual Day of the Dead Procession returned to downtown Flagstaff on Nov. 2. 2017. Participants gathered at the Dark Sky Brewery for a face…

More ways to get creative at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   It’s Time to Get Creative at Sedona Arts Center! Learn From Our Master Artists Gretchen Lopez   Gretchen’s works are inspired, not only by her love of painting, but from her ethnic heritage, teaching…

KNAU update for Nov. 10

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Nov. 11 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: The History of Mexican-American Studies

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be HISTORY: THE HISTORY OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES. Dr. Anna Ochoa O’Leary, Dr. Cecilia Rosales, and Jim Garcia will engage in this important subject. Click here for the link to the…

NAU update for Nov. 9

Click here for the latest NAU News   Thursday, Nov. 9 Former comptroller general, GAO head speaks at NAU’s 42nd Economic Outlook Conference David Walker, now an adviser at a multinational professional services firm, spoke to hundreds of attendees about changes…

ECoNA update for Nov. 8

Dear Subscriber,   A new era of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra began this fall under the baton of Maestro Charles Latshaw, who made his debut as the orchestra’s musical director recently.   This is the 68th season of the FSO, which…

CHAC to hold meeting on Dec. 6

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to…

Exhibit gives voice to Flagstaff’s Hispanic heritage

FLAGSTAFF — Breann Velasco’s motivation was to acknowledge all of Flagstaff’s people who helped contribute to building Flagstaff. She started working at the Pioneer Museum about four years ago, and, to her, much of the history of Flagstaff focused on the…

Nov. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Education: The price to obtain it’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be EDUCATION: THE PRICE TO OBTAIN IT. Our conversation will address bonds and overrides, as well as the importance of education, challenges, and how everyone can get involved. Here is the…

KNAU update for Nov. 3

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Nov. 9 — Folk singer Carlie King, Candace Candace Cassin to present ‘The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images’ at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — Folk singer Charlie King and Candace Cassin will present “The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at LA 136, Northern Arizona University. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of a dramatic and…

Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…

Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…

Oct. 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Retirement and Social Security’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be RETIREMENT and  SOCIAL SECURITY. The conversation will center on preparing for retirement with special emphasis on Social Security, 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement income sources. A list of items to…

KNAU update for Oct. 27

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Oct. 21 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘A Nation of Immigrants’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS, from what the constitution states and early immigrations, to the DACA program. Our issue experts will present the history of immigration in America, and how…

KNAU update for Oct. 20

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In This Issue Take a survey to tell the city where you think High Occupancy Housing belongs in Flagstaff Indigenous issues highlighted at October 10th council meeting Gala round-up TONIGHT: Transect-Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) meeting…

Celebraciones de la Gente returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 21-22

Member Preview will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions at the 14th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is presented…

Oct. 24 — Laura St. John to present information on legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Arizona

FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Oct. 24 at 4 pm in LA 120, Northern Arizona University, Laura St. John, director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, will give a presentation about the legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees…

Oct. 25 — Historian Andrés Reséndez, author of ‘The Other Slavery,’ to speak on history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples

FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm in SBS West 200, Northern Arizona University, historian Andrés Reséndez from UC Davis, will be speak about his ground-breaking work, which traces the history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples…