Category: Cultural

Sept. 24 — DACA Renewal Clinic to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Do you want help completing the DACA renewal paperwork? Come to the free DACA Renewal Clinic on September 24, 2017 at the East Flagstaff Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available to help complete DACA paperwork. Bring your social…

Colombian American singer-songwriter La Muna to perform at NAU on Sept. 26

FLAGSTAFF — Colombian American singer-songwriter La Muna (aka Natalie Serna Geitz) to perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts 136. Sponsored by Comparative Cultural Studies and Latin American Studies. Call 928-523-2411 for more information.

Sept. 27 — Sunnyside Market of Dreams to hold special information session for Flagstaff, surrounding area self-published authors, artists

FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams will hold a special information session for Flagstaff, surrounding area self-published authors, artists for a special project from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. Also, signed copies…

KNAU update for Sept. 15

Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – September 15th, 2017 KNAU’s…

Sept. 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latinos in Health Professions’

Dear friend, saludos! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINOS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS. With the expertise of Dr. Adriana Perez, Dr. Martin Hernandez and three other guests we will discuss the importance of having Latino representation in health professions;…

Sept. 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Rights of People with Disabilities’

Dear friend, Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. With the help of our guests, we will explain the Americans with Disabilities Act (in the context of the Civil Rights Movement). Several guests will…

KNAU update for Sept. 8

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Thank you for your support! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – September 8th, 2017…

Sept. 13 — Flagstaff Police Dept. Citizens Liaison Committee to present ‘Implicit Bias’ training

FLAGSTAFF — Are You Biased?  Each and every one of us has an Implicit Bias. How can we recognize those biases and improve communications between law enforcement and the community? Hear a presentation by Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr., PhD, on his “Implicit Bias” training…

Sept. 17 — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff to present 15th annual Fiesta de Independencia

Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will present the 15th annual Fiesta de Independencia from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E. 7th Ave.,…

Latino News Notes: Pew Research Center reports on DACA, immigrant moms, views of Trump

Click here on the entire e-newsletter   September 01, 2017 DACA has shielded nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants from deportation Nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants have received work permits and deportation relief through the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program since…

Coconino County Fair kicks off Labor Day weekend

The annual Coconino County Fair is this Labor Day weekend at Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff. The four-day event features live entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows and auction, carnival rides, interactive activities for youth and adults, and over 100 food and…

Grant helps CCC aim minority students to STEM fields

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College, in alliance with three other educational institutions, will be working to steer minority students into Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. According to information from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the National Science Foundation…

CCC Adult Education program receives $1.3 million grant

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College Adult Education program received a three-year grant worth over $1.3 million from the State of Arizona Department of Education. “It means we’re alive, and we get to keep doing what we’re doing and more,”…

Coconino County Supervisors pass anti-hate resolution

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution 2017 – 50, condemning hate and racial supremacy while promoting tolerance, at their regular meeting Tuesday night. The Board considered the resolution due to recent white supremacy rallies and other displays…

KNAU update for Aug. 25

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Aug. 26 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘HEALTH: ACA EXPLAINED’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on “Health: ACA EXPLAINED”. With the help of our guests we will explain the different components of this law (consumer protections, essential benefits, Medicaid expansion, subsidies, penalties, taxes, etc.). Join…

Sunnyside Market of Dreams update for Aug. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Got an Idea? The Market of Dreams is OPEN to individuals who are interested in starting a business. August/September 2017 Informational Sessions Wednesdays & Fridays Noon to 1 p.m. 5 to 6 p.m. 2532…

Through Aug. 27 — Special offer: Free admission for DACA/”Dreamers” – ‘1070 (We Were Strangers Once, Too)’ at New Carpa Theater, Phoenix

Special offer: Free admission for DACA/”Dreamers” Please share: If you are DACA-mented or eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), New Carpa Theater invites you to attend our remaining performances of “1070” for free. (This weekend’s performances are dedicated to…

Aug. 30 — FUSD Indian Education 2017-18 Back-to-School Night coming to Mount Elden Middle School

FLAGSTAFF — Exhibitors are being sought for the FUSD Indian Education Support Program annual Back to School Night to be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Mount Elden Middle School, 3223 N 4th St. “We are requesting…

Aug. 19 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Health: Let YOUR WILL Be Known’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on HEALTH: let YOUR WILL be known. Our guests will explain the concepts of Power of Attorney, Living Wills, and Estate Planning. Having this conversation and making advanced directives is…

KNAU update for Aug. 18

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Ongoing: CommUNITY Conversational Spanish Classes now available at Sunnyside Market of Dreams

FLAGSTAFF — CommUNITY Conversational Spanish Classes are now available at Sunnyside Market of Dreams. This is a basic conversational Spanish class, no prior experience/classes is required. Class environment is suitable for families. A $3 donation per class is suggested but not…

KNAU update for Aug. 11

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – August 11th, 2017 Marked Down Tickets for Garrison Keillor KNAU has a limited number of tickets left for Garrison Keillor and with only two weeks until the show we are…

NAU update for Aug. 10

Click here for the latest NAU News   Thursday, Aug. 10 NAU ecosystem scientist’s study finds droughts may endanger ecosystem resiliency  The study, published in Nature, showed as droughts get more frequent and more severe, ecosystems may not have enough time…

Flagstaff Arts Council update for Aug. 10

We are pleased to present to you Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land, the new art exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts.   I’ve seen many exhibitions at the Center during my ten years here. This features some…

Coming up at the Market of Dreams…

Click here for the entire e-newsletter There are so many great ways to support the community at the Market of Dreams! Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 Market of Dreams/Mercado de los Sueños, All rights reserved.

Transformative Learning Center to present free 12-week Family Development Course in Spanish (started Aug. 2), English (started Aug. 8)

By the Transformative Learning Center Are you parenting a child 0-5 years old? Come meet other parents and get some support! Our FREE 12-week course starts August 8th All classes are offered on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Killip Elementary…

Aug. 5 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Democracy: Civic Engagement’

Dear friend, greetings! Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on DEMOCRACY: Civic Engagement. Our guests will describe the history of democracy, the painful journey, the of the people, by the people and for the people concepts, and our turn…

KNAU update for Aug. 4

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider prEview – August 4th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…

Flagstaff Arts Council update for Aug. 2

Greetings!  This month, the Arts Council will open Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land, a new exhibition that explores the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands and people through the eyes of artists. The exhibition has been years in…

July 29 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Entertainment: The Good Old Days!’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on “ENTERTAINMENT: the good old days!” Our guests will describe forms of entertainment enjoyed by the Hispanic/Latino community starting in the early 1900s. If you have not seen the…

KNAU update for July 28

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider prEview – July 28th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…

Flagstaff Arts Council update for July 17

NightVisions VI is currently showing in the main gallery at the Coconino Center for the Arts through July 29th, 2017. We have added two closing events in support of the exhibition that celebrates the beauty of the night sky. Both events are produced…

NAU’s Cline Library and Upward Bound collaborate to make STEM hands-on

By Northern Arizona University For the first time, Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library collaborated with Upward Bound to provide students exposure to different fields of technology and the opportunity to use the MakerLab, a 3-D printing service, to design and create their own…

CCC TRiO students get chance to ‘dream big’

By Coconino Community College FLAGSTAFF — Their journey took them through three states over five days in May. The purpose: Open up their horizons to the possibilities of education. Eight Coconino Community College students took a tour of three universities…

KNAU update for July 14

Click here for the latest KNAU news Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live performance at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill…

Aug. 9 — Northern Arizona Interfaith Council, Speak Up to present ‘A Discussion on College Access for Immigrant Students’

FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona Interfaith Council and Speak Up will present “A Discussion on College Access for Immigrant Students” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Firecreek Coffee Company, 22 Historic Route 66, Flagstaff. Free event. Everyone is invited.

KNAU update for July 7

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – July 7th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live performance…

Flagstaff Arts Council News & Events: July 2017

Greetings!  The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the 2017-18 Art & Science Fund.  The City of Flagstaff has again increased its investment in the non-profit arts and sciences sector. Revenues from the City of Flagstaff BBB…

July 8 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Education’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on EDUCATION: programs that help students prepare for college (Aguila, Be a Leader Foundation, Cesar Chavez Leadership Institute, Mother-Daughter Program). If you have not seen the video ad, click…

July 22 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘LOWRIDERS: the Chicano Movement’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on LOWRIDERS: the Chicano Movement. Our guests will describe the historical context and link it to today’s advocacy efforts. The Lowriders (Pachucos, Zoot Suiters) phenomena will also be explained.…

July 15 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘THE LGBT: our journey’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on The LGBT: our journey, and will address the LGBT in history, LGBT terminology, the acceptance process, and from social to legislative. If you have not seen the video…

July 13 — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Board of Director’s Annual CommUNITY Picnic

FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Board of Director’s Annual CommUNITY Picnic will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. Sponsored by Coconino Community College.

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 2017 Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — While local festival goers sought shelter under canopies during the heart of the 90-degree day, members of Mariachi Herencia Musica said it felt like winter to them as their hometown…