City Of Phoenix: Portal To The Past Lecture Series

Phoenix AZ

25 October, 2021

4:48 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Phoenix: October 25, 2021 9:00 AM ​​Explore Arizona's Water Heritage Storytelling Performance and Panel Discussion at Pueblo Grande Museum​ Join Cultural Coalition and Pueblo Grande Museum for two free programs exploring the most important resource to Arizona desert dwellers, from pre-Columbian to modern times, water. Building on the recent Portal to the Past Festival, these programs invite both families with young children and curious adults to learn more about the history of water in Arizona. "The Gila and The Salt – Our River Stories" family friendly program will take place outside on the back patio of Pueblo Grande Museum, and the "Water is Life Panel Discussion" will take place in the Museum's Community Room. Due to COVID considerations, each program is limited to 50 attendees. Both programs are free and open to the public with an RSVP ticket available now at Eventbrite. Cost: Free via Eventbrite RSVP ticket *Space is limited to 50 attendees*Where: Outside on the back patio of Pueblo Grande Museum A masked storytelling performance that narrates the stories of Arizonans in both the Salt and Gila Rivers communities and their centuries of water use in the Valley. Written and performed by Zarco Guerrero, artist and storyteller, and 2021 Arizona Humanities Award Recipient, this colorful, funny, and informative performance is enjoyable for the whole family.Eventbrite RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gila-the-salt-our-river-stories-performance-tickets-188659123517 ​Cost: Free Where: Webex A conversation about the use of water in the community, it's history and the present situation of water sources in the Valley. Panelists from Gila River and Salt River Indian Communities, Salt River Project Research, Archives and Heritage Section, and the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University. Moderated by the Friends of Pueblo Grande Museum. Webex Link: Join the Lecture For more information about Pueblo Grande Museum's programs, please visit www.pueblogrande.com or call (602) 495-0901. Related Social Media Hashtags and Handles: PGM GILA SALT This press release was produced by City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author's own.