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.

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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Evening Slide Presentation Series, 7pm RSVP Free!
(Program is Free. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability.)

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.