Flagstaff, AZ: April, 28, 2010 - Please note that on May 1st we will be on our Summer hours, open Thursday - Monday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with tours beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m. Reservations are always recommended. The Park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park will remain open under an agreement with the Arizona Historical Society which should be finalized soon. This is because the Arizona State Legislature has swept the funds of Arizona State Parks again. Funding will come entirely from fees charged at the Park and donations, and funds raised by the Riordan Action Network.
A local group the “Riordan Action Network” has been formed to raise money in the community in an effort to keep the Park open on a limited basis to protect it. For more information, please email RiordanActionNet@aol.com or see their website www.riordanmansion.org
If you are looking for information on the budget crisis, try the Arizona State Parks Foundation website. This non-profit was created to advocate for Arizona State Parks. www.arizonastateparksfoundation.org . The best thing to do still is to contact your Arizona State Legislators, the Foundation website has a link to help you do this. The other best thing you can do is VISIT Arizona State Parks and bring your friends! We need to generate revenue and attendance!!
On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, the 2nd Monday of Each Month, 12:15pm May 10 What’s New in Sedona Geology Wayne Ranney, Geologist & Author The very word Sedona conjures images of stately red rocks, graceful cliffs, and verdant Oak Creek Canyon. But how did all this marvelous scenery come to be? And what was the specific sequence of geologic events that created this world-renowned landscape? “Sedona Through Time” provides the answers that geologists (including the author) have unraveled through years of research. The answers are sure to surprise and delight your intellect. ***************************************************************************
Evening Slide Presentation Series, 7pm RSVP Free! (Program is Free. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability.)
May 22 Flagstaff: The Making of an Arcadia Local History Book Jim Babbitt, Local Author Jim and coauthor John DeGraff just finished writing a book, Flagstaff, about our local history. Part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series, this fabulous contribution to Flagstaff history includes 180 vintage images with descriptive text.
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Flagstaff, AZ: Maerzen Fest! Oktoberfest in March at the Matterhorn! Saturday, March 20 from noon till ?? with Rollie & the Polka Katzen as we celebrate the end of Winter with an Oktober Fest Style Party. Contests & prizes to put you in the right mood. Lunch served from 12 noon. Dinner starts at 4pm. So dust off your Lederhosen & …Dirndls, put on your Dancing Shoes & head on over to the Matterhorn Grill for a great time.
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Flagstaff, AZ: This month could be your last chance to visit Riordan - the AZ State Legislature swept the funds for State Parks and Riordan is slated to close on March 20th. So, don’t procrastinate a visit any longer.
Please note that we are now on our Winter hours, open Thursday - Monday: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with tours beginning at 11:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m. Reservations are always recommended. The Park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.0
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is scheduled to be CLOSED on March 29, 2010 because the Arizona State Legislature has swept the funds of Arizona State Parks again.
A local group the Riordan Action Network has been formed to raise money in the community in an effort to keep the Park open on a limited basis to protect it. For more information, please email RiordanActionNet@aol.com or see their website www.riordanmansion.org
On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, 12:15pm
Note: Our March Lecture is in Celebration of Arizona Heritage and Archaeology Awareness Month Mar 8 Smithsonian Expeditions to Northern Arizona Peter Pilles, Archaeologist, Coconino National Forest In the early days of the Smithsonian, leading archaeologists were sent to = northern Arizona to study ruin sites, including Jesse Walter Fewkes. Examine “then and now” photos documenting the ruin sites as they were found and as they are today. Presentation will be illustrated with photos by several early archaeologists. **Note this is a Monday**
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Note: Our March Lecture is in Celebration of Arizona Heritage and Archaeology Awareness Month Mar 20 Excavations at Lizard Man Village Neil Weintraub, Archaeologist, Kaibab National Forest 25 Years ago, archaeologist Neil Weintraub participated in the second year of excavations of the Grinnell College archaeological field school at Lizard Man Village. Located near Camp Townsend Winona Road, the field school made important contributions to the understanding of local prehistory. 25 years later, important preservation efforts are being made at a nearby petroglyph site called Picture Canyon (contemporaneous with Lizard Man). Weintraub will discuss the importance of these archaeological efforts located right outside our own doorsteps!
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Mitchell Butte UT-AZ Border 1995, by Terry Falke Flagstaff, AZ: Coconino Center for the Arts - Landscape Interrupted is a new photography exhibition focused on the influence, interaction and change that happens within the landscape when humans impact the natural world. Juried by William Jenkins, Professor of Photography at Arizona State University.
Opening Reception January 16th 2010. 6-8 pm
Exhibition Open to Public January 19th - February 17th
In contemporary times it is hard to consider nature as having it’s own entity. Humans have become part of the identity of the natural world and it’s becoming difficult to find a spaces in the wilderness that are untouched or unoccupied. Landscape photography has altered its focus away from utopian scenes and artists are using cameras to poignantly display the interaction between people and the landscape. Photographers are pin-pointing the changing landscape and as this natural change becomes accepted, absurdity becomes appealing and the spaces become occupied.
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Flagstaff, AZ: Please note that we are now on our Winter hours, open Thursday - Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with tours beginning at 11:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m. Reservations are always recommended.
If you are looking for information on the budget crisis, try the Arizona State Parks Foundation website. This non-profit was created to advocate for Arizona State Parks. www.arizonastateparksfoundation.org . The best thing to do still is to contact your Arizona State Legislators, the Foundation website has a link to help you do this. The other best thing you can do is VISIT Arizona State Parks and bring your friends! We need to generate revenue and attendance!
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park will closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays through March 2010 due to the ongoing State Budget crisis.
On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures 12:15pm, Free! Mon, Jan 11 History of Postcards Presented by Kathy Farretta, M.A., Riordan Mansion State Historic Park In conjunction with a new exhibit of family postcards on display, come learn about how postcards became a staple of American family vacations. This presentation will be illustrated with slides of many family postcards. For a special treat, we will unveil the new exhibit in the West House! **Note this is a Monday**
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Jan 23 Corvid Lore: Ravens and Crows in the American Southwest Presented by Shannon Benjamin, Museum of Northern Arizona Ravens and Crows are two members of the Corvid family. These enterprising creatures have long been known as tricksters in American Indian stories. Join us for an exploration of Southwestern Native American folklore about these intelligent birds and learn about their surprising traits and abilities.
If you haven’t given in to your craving for a tasty burger yet this year - well, it’s time. MamaBurger (Downtown, right next door to Just Wireless on Route 66 - 928-226-0616) is extending their hours for the new year - 10:30am until 8pm most days - except Weds., Fri. & Sat. when they’ll stay open until 3am! So when you’re closing down the bars in downtown Flag, and need some sustenance to get you through the night - here is your answer! Of course their fresh cut fries and tasty milkshakes are not to be missed either. Remember to keep some cash in your pocket - they’re cash only.
Flagstaff, AZ: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce the following upcoming special events for the month of December 2009. These events are free and open to the public.
Gift Shop Sale!! 20% Off! Dec 12 to 24 Only! Come support your State Park and get unique gifts for your family and friends for the holiday season. Books on the Arts and Crafts Movement, Flagstaff history and northern Arizona. T-shirts, kids’ books, and more!
Please note that we are now on our Winter hours, open Thursday - Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with tours beginning at 11:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m. Reservations are always recommended.
If you are looking for information on the budget crisis, try the Arizona State Parks Foundation website. This non-profit was created to advocate for Arizona State Parks. www.arizonastateparksfoundation.org . The best thing to do still is to contact your Arizona State Legislators, the Foundation website has a link to help you do this. The other best thing you can do is VISIT and bring your friends! We need to generate revenue and attendance — and the holiday season decorations are a great reason to come visit!
On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures 12:15pm, Free! Mon, Dec 7 Lindbergh’s Trains & Planes: The First Transcontinental Flight Route Jerry Snow, Historian New York to Los Angeles in an unheard-of 48 hours in 1929! And what a way to go–luxuriously appointed Ford Trimotor Airplanes, meals served aloft, and a window seat for every passenger. We will show original footage from those flights and learn how close they few to Flagstaff. **Note this is a Monday**
*************************************************************************** Dec 12 Christmas Party and Crafts 9:00-11:00am The community is invited to attend our annual Christmas Party which will be held in the Visitor Center. From 9:00 - 11:00 am Santa will be on hand to give out candy and Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to the children. In addition, there will be crafts for the children to make and take home, as well as Christmas music and general good cheer. To help fend off the cold, hot cider and cake will be served. This year we will also host the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy’s Choir at 10:00am.
Holiday Tours at Riordan Mansion–The Month of December The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present. Reservations are recommended. Adults $6.00 (14 years and up); youth $2.50 (7-13 years); 6 and under are free. Closed Christmas Day.
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Flagstaff, AZ: The new Route 66 Mini-Market brings life’s little necessities to downtown! In addition, he’s grinding his coffee on site - Royal Cup Coffee with names like “Two Guns” medium roast and “Road Kill” dark roast can be had along with a bagel or some Uncle Buzz’s chocolate! He is also carrying some Route 66 souvenirs as well as mini-mart staples like candy, chewing tobacco and toiletries you may have forgotten. Visit this new business, and meet Jeff Bonner - and welcome him and his new business to Downtown Flagstaff. Located on the corner of Birch & San Francisco - across from the Courthouse.
Flagstaff, AZ: Once again, the Museum of Northern Arizona is hosting Trappings of the American West. This is a sales exhibition that includes contemporary paintings, photography and bronzes.
Exhibit visitors will view and be able to purchase the work of 90 juried artists, from 14 Western states, Hawaii, and Canada, whose art preserves the time-honored traditions of craftsmanship. This year’s artistic mediums will include painting, bronze sculpture, photography, saddles, tooled leather, bits and spurs, boots, hats, knives, engraving, hitched horsehair, braided rawhide, and instrument making. Knife and spur maker Larry Fuegen remarked, “The fascinating thing is that we are all self-taught. There are no schools to learn these trades. They are passed from one generation to the next, and these art forms are really one generation away from being lost.”
Presented by the Dry Creek Arts Fellowship, Trappings is one of three Arizona events this year to be recognized with an ALTE grant (Arts Link to Tourism and the Economy). Funding for this prestigious award comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. The ALTE grants support projects that promote a community’s or region’s artistic resources and create cultural tourism.
Museum Hours: 9am to 5pm daily. You can call 928-774-5213 or visit the Museum’s website.
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