Apr 26 Friday
This interactive discussion is all about guitar making, various woods, tone production, and the unique bracing design found inside all Solstice acoustic guitars. Join Ryan Elewaut, head luthier at Solstice Guitars for an evening learning about trees, wood cuts, and sound production. You'll get to feel and listen to different woods in the raw, and experience their various qualities.
Apr 30 Tuesday
Join us for a captivating journey through time as we celebrate 75 years of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
From its humble beginnings in 1899 when a group of women, led by Emma Babbitt, sponsored programs in the opera house on the second floor of the Babbitt building, to becoming a cornerstone of cultural heritage in Northern Arizona, this talk explores the rich history, transformative performances, and enduring impact of the FSO. Delve into the stories behind the music, the visionaries who shaped its legacy, and the community that has cherished its music-making for generations. Though the orchestra changed its name several times over the past seventy-five years, its vision has remained the same: to share beauty and inspire joy; to create meaningful experiences for families, friends, and neighbors; and to help cultivate generations of artists, educators, and leaders through its music education programs.
About the Presenter:
Stephanie Stallings has dedicated over twenty years to crafting initiatives that foster community involvement, with a focus on creating enriching experiences involving art and music. Her professional journey includes notable roles with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles, and the Folger Shakespeare Library. Stephanie assumed the role of Executive Director at the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra in February 2022, leading the organization through a transformative period marked by a strategic plan aimed at revitalizing audience and community engagement after Covid-19.
To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330. Three days prior notice is requested.
May 02 Thursday
Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson will share the history of human exploration and curiosity expressed in field sketching and journaling, from the stone age to today, and why it’s still an essential activity. In this age of digital dominance in our communications, she will build a case as to why we cannot lose the analog activity of observation, drawing, and writing (by hand!) about the natural world is the key to connecting more people to science and nature conservation, as well as a path to personal well-being.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
*The event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required to attend. The talk will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person.
May 05 Sunday
The program will be presented by Dr. Maurice Crandall who will review and analyze the history of American Indian citizenship and how it relates to Native Americans in Arizona. He will also tie this history to the present, showing how Native Americans in Arizona and elsewhere continue to be disenfranchised, essentially making them non-voting citizens.
May 09 Thursday
Are you a Trail Runner? Mountain Biker? Hiker? Or just an outdoor enthusiast who cares about not only your body, but our water resources and climate as well? Get ready to embark on a flavorful and enlightening journey with us at the Mead Hall in Downtown Flagstaff on May 9th at 6pm!🎤 Join Nick Irvine, our Marketing and Sales Ambassador of Buzz and passionate trail runner, as he uncovers the magic of Mead in our talk, "Mead Me on the Trails." 🏃♂️Discover why our mead, an ancient elixir, crafted from 100% local Arizona honey is the ultimate choice for your post-run indulgence, with its gentle touch on the body and the environment.🐿️ Plus, don't miss the chance to visit the Squirrel's Nut Butter table where they'll be sharing samples of their world-famous athletic lube - perfect for keeping you moving smoothly on your next adventure!Come sip, learn, and connect with fellow trail enthusiasts at the Drinking Horn Mead Hall. See you there!
Tucked away in northern Arizona, the upper section of the Verde River, along with its critical tributaries Granite and Sycamore creeks, are some of the most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing rivers remaining in Arizona. Due to its remarkable ecological and cultural importance, the Upper Verde River area is being proposed for a federal Wild & Scenic River designation. This designation will provide resources for management and restoration, protect clean water supplies, and maintain the river's ecosystem as it is for future generations.
In this Speaker Series presentation, join Rachel Ellis, Associate Director of the Southwest River Protection Program at American Rivers, to learn about her incredible work protecting wild rivers and the campaign to designate the Upper Verde as a Wild and Scenic River.
Doors open at 6:30pm.*The event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required to attend. The talk will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person.
Rachel Ellis is the Associate Director of the Southwest River Protection Program at American Rivers. She works throughout the Colorado and Río Grande basins and Southwestern states on developing river protection projects, Wild and Scenic campaigns, and grassroots partnerships. As a lifelong resident of the region and with multi-generational roots in New Mexico, Rachel has deep ties and commitment to the Southwest. She is inspired by place-based and community-based river and water advocacy because it is a powerful avenue for actualizing social and environmental justice, particularly in the era of climate change. Prior to American Rivers, Rachel did research, advocacy, and community organizing for Black Mesa Trust and various partners working to protect the Little Colorado River watershed. Before that, Rachel spent much of her career as a back and front country educator. She remains passionate about education and youth leadership.
May 12 Sunday
Step back to 1904 with a guided tour of the Riordan Mansion featuring the Riordan ladies and their stories.
May 13 Monday
Why is Milton Road called Milton Road? Because it linked Flagstaff with a neighboring small town called Milton. Milton's main street was Riordan Road. Historian and Riordan Mansion volunteer David Portree will share Milton's history and describe a plan to bring Milton back to life.
Learn about Audinometry, an advanced meditative program of spiritual science that is a disciplined path, not an academic study. It is a mountain to climb, not an opinion or belief, as it takes you to a real place. This practice does not fit within the confines of any religion, theology, or philosophy. We teach a series of techniques based on spiritual science, learning not theories or theologies, but the practical structures, mechanics, and electronics of your inner being.
This system is all about YOU ... and how to do it!
May 17 Friday
Men on Boats
A nationally produced show about JW Powell’s first trip through the Grand Canyon.
Performances• May 17—June 2 at Theatrikos in Flagstaff• June 9 at Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood
Men on BoatsNo men. No boats. One canyon. John Wesley Powell’s first trip down the Colorado. Highlighting underrepresented voices and inspired by Powell’s actual travel logs, this whitewater comedy is history as you’ve never seen it before—infusing America’s historic myths with a sly blast of satire.
Author/Director• By Jacklyn Backhaus• Directed by Sara Bendel Ryan
Location• Theatrikos Theatre Company• Doris Harper-White Playhouse | 11 W Cherry Ave Flagstaff
Tickets• https://theatrikos.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0O3o00000hVZ3KEAW• theatre@theatrikos.com• 928 774 1662