Category: Cultural

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…

June 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on AZ Hispanic Leaders – Post 41

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Tomorrow’s radio program will be on AZ Hispanic Leaders – Post 41. Historian and Past Commander Robert Hernandez will be interviewed on the history and story of American Legion Post 41. Three other veterans will…

KNAU update for June 30

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider prEview – June 30th, 2017 You Make A Difference For KNAU KNAU’s fiscal year ends June 30th. Help us finish another year strong. Please don’t delay and contribute today. Your investment makes…

Fuerza Local ARIZONA Noticias de 26 de junio

NOTICIAS DE FUERZA LOCAL  26 DE JUNIO, 2017    Indie Week Pub Crawl(Tour de Bares) Viernes, 30 de junio, 7-10:30PM ¿Listo para celebrar a negocios locales de la manera más divertida? Te invitamos a que celebres el inicio de Independents…

June 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘ Financial Security: from the womb to the tomb’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! (June 24th)  radio program will be on Financial Security: from the womb to the tomb. If you have not seen the video ad, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/440259599706281/. Join us by radio, website, or Facebook Live…

Fourth Annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada Festival to be held June 24 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mariachi Mass set for June 25

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its fourth annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at Our Lady of…

Coconino County celebrates Diversity Day

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County held its annual Diversity Day Celebration on June 7, 2017 in front of the Coconino County Courthouse. Coconino County officials have stated the county celebrates diversity by appreciating…

NAU update for June 9

Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, June 9 A 360-degree lifesaving view: NAU professor brings health care situations to virtual reality  Petra Williams, a professor of physical therapy, is part of a team that uses immersive virtual reality…

KNAU update for June 9

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – June 9th, 2017 You Make A Difference For KNAU KNAU’s fiscal year ends June 30th. Help us finish another year strong. Please don’t delay andcontribute today. Your investment makes Arizona…

Play — ‘1070’ opens in June 23rd in Phoenix. Be a part of this special opening night event. 

¡Hello Dear Friend! “1070” opens in June 23rd. Be a part of this special opening night event. Meet Anna Flores, the gifted young actress who is bringing the story of “Dulce Avila” and her family to life. Come and enjoy…

June 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘The State of Arizona Hispanics Health’

Dear partner and friend, happy Friday! I trust all is well. Our mural painting event last Saturday went very well. Among our special guests were Beth Castro (Gov. Raul Castro’s daughter), Commander Louie Garcia from Post 41, and Yvonne Pastor…

KNAU update for June 2

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – June 2nd, 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…

NAU update for June 1

Click here for the latest NAU News Professor brings innovative program in adolescent drug abuse education to NAU Professor Julie Baldwin will lead the program, focusing on populations that experience behavioral health disparities, including Native Americans, Hispanics and other rural groups.…

June 8 — Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present 3rd annual Patio Opening

FLAGSTAFF — Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present 3rd annual Patio Opening from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at 2532 E. 7th St., Flagstaff. Music, in-season fruit drinks, fresh baked goodies and friendship. Click here for more information.  

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2017 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017   FLAGSTAFF — Dozen of students took part in the 2017 Flagstaff High School Hispanic Convocation held May 16 at the school’s Hurley Theatre. The event included opening remarks by Principal Tony Cullen…

NAU update for May 19

  Click here for the latest NAU News NAU researchers find silent victim in drug wars: Central America’s forests As officials in Mexico and the Caribbean crack down on drug smuggling, Central America has seen a rise in its cocaine…

May 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘The State of AZ Hispanics Numbers (there is power in numbers, how does it work)’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! We will host our third radio program on Saturday, May 20 from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time). The subject will be: The State of AZ Hispanics Numbers (there is power in numbers, how does it work).…

NAU celebrates 24th annual Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of students took part in the 24th annual NAU Hispanic Convocation held May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University. “The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates…

May 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: Foreigners in their own land’

Dear friends, saludos! Just a reminder that Radio program 02 on Saturday, May 13 from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time) will be on History: foreigners in their own land. Watch the video ad: FACEBOOK YOUTUBE Join by radio: 1190-am (Maricopa County) –…

Cinco de Mayo in Northern Arizona

By Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and folks are getting ready to celebrate and recognize the holiday in their own way. For some, the holiday is just another reason to head to the local bar and…

KNAU update for May 5 — Latinos connection to region’s diverse public lands

KNAU Insider prEview – May 5th, 2017 Earth Notes: HECHO Latinos throughout the Southwest have a long and strong connection to this region’s diverse public lands. One group reflecting this interest is HECHO: Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors. Learn…

NAU update for May 5

  Three generations of Lumberjacks: Personalized Learning’s first nursing graduate joins her family as eighth NAU alum  With the critical need for nurses on the rise, Danielle Cox wanted to pursue her BSN degree, but working full time as a…

May 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radprogram to focus on ‘The State of Arizona Hispanics Education’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection will host two important events tomorrow, Saturday, May 27. Our radio program #4, on The State of Arizona Hispanics Education, takes place from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time). Several…

May 20-21 — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff to present 22nd annual Fiesta de Mayo Celebration

This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Fiesta de Mayo Celebration! The annual Fiesta del Mayo Celebration is one of Northern Arizona’s premier cultural attractions honoring and promoting the importance of history, diversity and cultural harmony. The Fiesta de…

May 11 — Hispanic Convocation to be held at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Northern Arizona University Hispanic Convocation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A). The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of our Latino, Chicano, and Hispanic students. The Hispanic Convocation…