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April 12 ~ Writers of the Purple Sage
If you are an avid reader of books about the old west or watchers of old westerns depicting life in the early days of Arizona, don't miss the April 12th appearance of Jim Turner, the Encore's Speakers Bureau final program of the spring season.
Including the works of Arizona novelists Zane Grey, Harold Bell Wright, Richard Summers, Eva Antonia Wilbur Cruz and Susan Lowell, Jim Turner weaves the perspectives of five western authors into a program that paints a colorful picture of our state's past.
During his tenure on the Arizona Historical Society, Jim worked in an advisory capacity with more than 70 museums across the state. An accomplished author, Jim has taught American history for more than 40 years.
If you are enchanted by the perseverance, vision, fortitude, challenges and spirit of the old west, you won't want to miss this program.
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How to Register
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PROGRAMS YOU'VE MISSED!
Encore's Speaker Series Scores Another Winner on March 8th With The History & Culture of the Tohono O'odham
Program Coordinator Mary Burritt reported that the evaluation forms on this program were excellent! Those in attendance said the speaker was very good and that they learned so much about the Tribe. Speaker Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan who charmed the audience will defend her doctoral thesis in April and will then receive her PhD from the U of A.
If you haven't signed up for the remaining spring speaker, do so today!
The links to do so accompany the posters above.
Encore's Speaker Series Continued A Positive Run on February 8th With Set in Stone Not in Meaning
This program received mostly good to excellent evaluations from the 60 plus attendees who attended the program. It was amazing the similarities of these figures and symbols that have been found around the globe.
If you haven't signed up for any of the remaining spring speakers, do so today!
The links to do so accompany the posters above.
Mary Burritt, Encore Board Member and Speaker's Bureau Coordinator, Introduces Speaker Allen Dart
Allen's slideshow was excellent showing petroglyphs with commonalities around the world.
Encore's Speaker Series Started Out On A Positive Note January 11th With Following The Bugle
This program received 100% excellent evaluations from the 32 attendees who reported that the speaker was wonderful and gave a great talk. Everyone really enjoyed it.
If you haven't signed up for any of the remaining spring speakers, do so today!
The links to do so accompany the posters above.
Encore's Speaker Series Resumed Wednesday, October 19th!...
This program received very positive comments from the 38 attendees who also enjoyed samples of fudge and brownies provided by the speakers. Encore's president Gail Pape reported that the creamy fudge was the best she's ever had!
Who Would Have Known Chilies Had So Many Uses!
Interesting slide that showed what each part of the chili is used for....the top and hottest is used in pepper spray!
Chilies and Chocolates
The slide presentation included excellent visuals enhancing the speakers narrative and explaining the relationship between the two opposites.