2009 Calendar
October
October 9: Storytime 10am
Theme: Introduction to the Sonoran Desert
October 17: Exhibit Opening & Free Lecture
"Javelinas: Knowing Our Neighbors" runs October 17, 2009 through September 2010
Through informative texts, artists' submissions, and a community art project, this exhibit will both educate and celebrate the curious critters with whom many of us have a love-hate relationship.
Lecture on 'Javelinas' from 2-3pm; Reception to follow. Lecture is suitable for all ages.
October 23: Storytime 10am
Theme: Interesting Owls
October 24: Free Lecture 1-2pm
"The Conservation of the Coa Valley Rock Art in Portugal" by Antonio Pedro Batarda Fernandes
Antonio Pedro Batarda Fernandes holds an undergraduate degree in Archaeology and a Masters degree in Managing Archaeological Sites from University College in London. Until 2007, Antonio was charged with the duty of coordinating the Coa Valley rock art conservation program. In early 2008, he initiated a research program at Bournemouth University School of Conservation Sciences on the conservation of the Coa Valley rock art outcrops.
November
November 6: Storytime 10am
Theme: Ancient People of the Desert
November 7: Free Lecture & Book Signing 1-2pm
"The Deep Structure of Non-Iconic Rock Art: Human Universals" by Ekkehart Malotki
Ekkehart Malotki is a professor emeritus of languages at Northern Arizona University where he taught German, Latin, and Hopi from 1977 until 2004. For more than twenty-five years, his work as an ethnolinguist focused on the preservation of Hopi language and culture. During the last twenty years, his passion for rock art has taken him to the Sahara, to the Paleolithic caves in France, to Italy, Scandinavia and Mexico, and twice to Australia. In addition, he has devoted much of his time to the photography and interpretation of the rock art of the American Southwest.
Ekkehart will also be selling and autographing two of his books: Stone Chisel and Yucca Brush: Colorado Plateau Rock Art and The Rock Art of Arizona: Art for Life's Sake. All three of his rock art books have received prestigious awards. His most recent one, The Rock Art of Arizona: Art for Life's Sake, provides in 384 color photographs a comprehensive overview of the state's rock art wealth.
November 20: Storytime 10am
Theme: Wild Turkeys of Arizona
November 21: Free Festival 10am-3pm
In celebration of American Indian Heritage Month, the Center hosts a free day of fun and learning for the whole family! Enjoy performances, storytelling, and special guest exhibitors from all over the Valley. Kids can make bead bracelets, learn about native gardening and ancient petroglyphs. Adults can talk with native artists and look at art for sale. Join us for one of our biggest events of the year!
November 21 through November 29: Glyph Shop Sale
Find savings on all your favorite gift items at the Center's museum store.
December
December 4: Storytime 10am
Theme: Tarantulas