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Calendar of Activities and
Events Through March 29, 2009
THERIZINOSAUR – Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur
An exhibit of the newest and strangest
dinosaur in all of North America. THERIZINOSAUR – Mystery of the
Sickle-Claw Dinosaur has been developed from a southern Utah excavation by
MNA’s Colbert Curator of Paleontology Dr. David D. Gillette. Exhibit
visitors will experience scientific inquiry at its best, as the exhibit
asks questions, but leaves the answers about this enigmatic, one-ton
creature to the visitors’ critical thinking.
Through August 9, 2008
Many Colored Weaves – Navajo
textiles from the Collection of the Museum of Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Cultural Partners (FCP) and the
Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) have joined forces to present a new
exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts this summer. Many Colored
Weaves, features selections from MNA’s collection of Navajo textiles.
Through November 9, 2008
Merrill Mahaffey: Interior Landscapes of the West, a Fifty-Year
Retrospective
The exhibit is a
unique inquiry into the meaning of western landscapes and their role in
American culture at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Mahaffey’s
view of the natural world as an expression of the creative power of the
universe is paired with his analytical temperament and love of science and
geological formations. He revels in realism, but stops short of
photographic detail, infusing color and softening lines to express his
feelings. His work seems to say, “Look here. This is what is essential.
This viewpoint, right here, has meaning.”
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July 2008
Every Saturday
Therizinosaur Exhibit Guided Gallery Tours
11:00 a.m.
Explore the mystery of how a 93 million-year-old land-living dinosaur came
to be buried 60 miles out at sea. Tours begin from the Museum foyer,
are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission.
Reservations are not required.
July 4-6
Hopi Festival of
Art and Culture
July 10
9:45 a.m.
Hopi Life
Explorers Preschool Program (3-5 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3
members/$5 nonmembers.
July 10
1:15 p.m.
The Grand Canyon
Explorers II Program (6-8 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3
members/$5 nonmembers.
July 11-13
MNA Ventures:
Navajo
Trading Post Tour
July 12
7:00 p.m.
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dark
Skies in Flagstaff
More than 100 species of night-flying moths—some large and
spectacularly beautiful—haunt the night skies. Rarely seen giant
centipedes, scorpions, spiders, bats, mice, and small carnivores abound in
our nocturnal landscape. In this free program for the whole family, Dr.
Larry Stevens will introduce strange creatures from the Flagstaff area and
describe how they live. Afterwards, weather permitting, see some of these
animals using an ultraviolet light set up outside the Museum.
July 18
4:00 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour:
Anthropology
Visit MNA’s Anthropology Collection. See historic and prehistoric American
Indian items, hear stories about rare
artifacts. Register by Mon., July 14 at 774-5213, ext. 219. $10
nonmembers, members free.
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August 2008
Every Saturday
Therizinosaur Exhibit Guided Gallery Tours
11:00 a.m.
Explore the mystery of how a 93 million-year-old land-living dinosaur came
to be buried 60 miles out at sea. Tours begin from the Museum foyer,
are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission.
Reservations are not required.
August 2-3
Navajo Festival of
Art and Culture
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September 2008
Every Saturday
Therizinosaur Exhibit Guided Gallery Tours
11:00 a.m.
Explore the mystery of how a 93 million-year-old land-living dinosaur came
to be buried 60 miles out at sea. Tours begin from the Museum foyer,
are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission.
Reservations are not required.
September 9-13
MNA Ventures:
Capital Reef
September 30-October 4
MNA Ventures:
Canyon
de Chelly
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October 2008
Every Saturday
Therizinosaur Exhibit Guided Gallery Tours
11:00 a.m.
Explore the mystery of how a 93 million-year-old land-living dinosaur came
to be buried 60 miles out at sea. Tours begin from the Museum foyer,
are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission.
Reservations are not required.
October 13-18
MNA Ventures:
Slickhorn
Gulch Backpack
October 24-26
Celebraciónes de la
Gente
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