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June 21, 2008
4:30–9:30 p.m.
FREE admission
FREE parking

The 2009 Solstice Celebration has been cancelled due to State of Arizona budget cuts. We hope to offer this popular program again in the future. If you have comments about the event please contact Lisa Falk. Please see our Events and Programs page for other activities at the museum.

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Performers And Presenters

Archana Agrawal (Shringar, LLC) Shringar refers to the application of henna and bridal makeup. Archana learned henna application from her mother while growing up in India. When she moved to the United States she discovered the difficulty in finding a henna artist for her own wedding and decided to dedicate her talents to providing this service to the community.

Arizona Game And Fish Department is the agency responsible for managing and conserving Arizona’s wildlife for future generations. The local Tucson office on Greasewood Road issues hunting and fishing licenses and handles many urban and rural wildlife issues. www.azgfd.gov

Arizona History Museum on Second Street is the main branch of the Arizona Historical Society. It’s large collection features Arizona history artifacts, documents, and photographs. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Arizona, the West, and northern Mexico as it pertains to Arizona.  www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

Arizona Native Plant Society’s mission is to promote knowledge, appreciation, restoration and conservation of Arizona native plants and their habitats. The society’s high priority is eliminating invasive species threatening various Arizona ecoregions. www.aznps.org

Arizona Wilderness Coalition works to permanently protect and restore Arizona’s wilderness and other wild lands and waters for the enjoyment of all citizens and to ensure that Arizona’s native plants and animals have a lasting home in wild nature.  www.azwild.org

Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford is the author of My Nana’s Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana and Hip, Hip Hooray, It’s Monsoon Day!/Ajua, ya llego el chubasco, which was recognized as a 2007 Children’s Books, Southwest Books Of The Year.  She is a former Nogales Unified School District teacher and translator for Tucson Unified School District. Her books invite discussion of family traditions,remedies, language, and culture and encourage people to learn about and embrace their own culture, and respect the culture of others. rainbowbridgesRbooks4kids.com

Danza Mexica Cuahutemoc is dedicated to the preservation of indigenous traditions and history through dance presentations as well as through social, political, environmental, and economic activism. www.cuauhtemoc.org/2007pages/arizona.html

Colin Deeds is the Program Coordinator for the Center for Latin American Studies speaker series, special events and outreach programs. CLAS at the University of Arizona hosts faculty with expertise regionally in Mexico, Brazil and Central America.  www.clas.arizona.edu

Degrazia Gallery In The Sun, a national historic site, is a legendary landmark of southwestern art and architecture created by the late Tucson artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia, who achieved worldwide acclaim with his images of indigenous life and lore. The 10-acre foothills retreat is open daily and includes the adobe gallery, gift shop, mission and the artist’s former home. www.degrazia.org

First Credit Union is a full service financial institution offering a wide array of financial products and services.  We are open to people and businesses within 10 miles of our offices. www.firstcu.coop

Flam Chen is a pyrotechnic theatre troupe based in Tucson. More than a dozen years in the making and with more than 1500 professional performances worldwide, Flam Chen has innovated a new form of extreme theatre utilizing aspects of new circus tactic, martial arts weaponry, aerial stunts, stilting, ritual theater and installation art, all set in the medium of fire. www.flamchen.com

Flamenco Sonora is a modern ensemble infusing traditional Flamenco rhythms with sophisticated Jazz. The name draws inspiration from the Sonoran Desert, which was named for its rich, alive, noisiness. www.flamencosonora.com

Flandrau: The University Of Arizona Science Center inspires the teaching and learning of science and technology, creates pathways to lifelong learning, and promotes the area’s social, economic and environmental sustainability. The museum includes a planetarium, mineral museum, and the Miner’s Story Project among other exhibits and programs. David Acklam, Robert Gilroy and Loretta McKibben are dedicated Flandrau volunteers.  www.gotuascienecenter.org

Food Conspiracy Co-Op has been serving the Tucson community with the finest natural and organic foods since 1971. The co-op is a community owned grocery store committed to health, environmental sustainability, and community building. The co-op works to support local farmers, promote fair labor practices and strengthen the local economy.  www.foodconspiracy.coop

Fushicho Daiko, Arizona's premier professional performing taiko group based in Phoenix, was founded in 1992. Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming and combines elements of spirit, rhythm, harmony, movement, voice, dance and group dynamics. The ensemble, Esther Vandecar, Tony Trapasso, Eileen Morgan, Ken Koshio, and Marsha Robb, create evocative sounds and pulsating rhythms to make music one literally feels as well as hears. www.taikoaz.com

GeoInnovation, LLC is a solar contractor installing photovoltaic systems for homes and businesses. GeoInnovation is providing banked solar energy to power the sound system used at tonights event.  www.geoinnovation.com

Andrew Higgins is a curator at The Arizona State Museum. He Specializes In Historic And Contemporary American Indian material culture.

The Human Project has been operating out of Tucson for the past five years under the direction of Anton Smith and Charlie Luna. Performances present a wide spectrum of Hip Hop (House, Breakin', Poppin', Vogueing ,etc.), tribal dance, interpretive dance and more. Infused with positive energy, THP creates a rush for all audiences. 

International Wildlife Museum dedicated to increasing knowledge and appreciation of the world’s diverse wildlife, highlights more than 400 kinds of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe. Dioramas depicting wild animals in their natural settings, videos, interactive computers, and hands-on exhibits promote wildlife appreciation and conservation. www.thewildlifemuseum.org

Kitt Peak National Observatory is part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory that also includes CerroTololo Inter-American Observatory and the NOAO Gemini Science Center. NOAO’s purpose is to provide the best ground-based astronomical telescopes to the nation’s astronomers, to promote public understanding and support of science, and to help advance all aspects of US astronomy. www.noao.edu/kpno/

League Of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  www.timetovote.info

Josefina Lizarraga, owner of West Boutique Flowershop in Menlo Park, learned to make traditional tissue paper flowers as a young girl in Mexico. Over the years, she has shared her expertise and stories, and has taught this art to many at Tucson Meet Yourself and many other local venues.

Rich Lange, M.A. is a research specialist and archaeologist at Arizona State Museum. He is the associate director of the Homol'ovi Research Program and has expertise in the ceramics, architecture and settlement patterns of prehistoric groups in central and northeastern Arizona.

Patrick Lyons, Ph.D is head of collections and associate curator of anthropology at the Arizona State Museum and an assistant professor in the department of anthropology at the University of Arizona. His research and teaching focus on pottery made and used by the ancient people of the American Southwest and northwestern Mexico.

Mexican American Studies And Research Center, University Of Arizona is committed to contemporary applied public policy research on Mexican Americans. MASRC works collaboratively with key community agencies in promoting leadership and empowerment of Mexican Americans within the state and the nation.  www.masrc.arizona.edu

Molehill Orkestrah are performers in the old world tradition. The group is composed of seven musicians with a variety of musical backgrounds ranging from classical to punk rock, from mariachi to jazz. They fuse diverse contemporary genres with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Klezmer, and Eastern European influences. Orchestrated compositions meet seamless improvisation, creating vistas that unfold and expand.  www.molehillorkestrah.com

Old Pueblo Archaeology Center educates and promotes understanding and appreciation for archaeology and other cultures, fosters the preservation of archaeological and historical sites, and develops a lifelong concern for the importance of nonrenewable resources and traditional cultures. The Center offers a variety of programs for children and adults.  www.oldpueblo.org

Pima County Public Library enriches lives and builds community through opportunities to learn, know, interact and grow. The library offers free access and services, supports intellectual freedom and fosters a climate of respect and trust. www.library.pima.gov

Raven’s Way Traditional School, founded by Vince Pinto in 1994, is dedicated to teaching traditional primitive skills to people from all walks of life. RWTS helps people reconnect to nature through primal human activities that nurture inner peace and respect for all life. The way of the raven is one of spirit, mystery, playfulness, joy, and power.  www.hollowtop.com/ravensway.htm

Sahuaro Girl Scout Council helps to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutssouthernarizona.org

Sankosa is named after a bird that looks back at its tail each time it lands. To the Ashanti people of Ghana this represents going back and retrieving the past. The mission of this performance group is to preserve the culture of Africa. Keith Johnson heads this exciting group and brings over 20 years of performance experience.

San Xavier Cooperative Association, a tribally chartered organization of the San Xavier Indian Reservation, is committed to healthy farming practices and growing traditional crops to support the cultural and environmental values of its O’odham community. Presently the farm produces chemical-free alfalfa hay and traditional crops such as tepary beans, 60-day corn, squash, peas, melons, devil’s clay and mesquite flour.

Seven Pipers Scottish Society is dedicated to the preservation, performance, and enjoyment of Scottish music and dance. Seven Pipers started out as the Tucson Highlanders in 1957. Today this competitive pipe band participates in regional and national level competitions.  www.sevenpipers.org

Sierra Club, founded in 1892, is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Its mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources, and educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment. www.sierraclub.org

Regina Siquieros is an enrolled member of the Tohono O'odham Nation. She currently serves as the UA American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) Program Coordinator.  She is a storyteller, singer of traditional O'odham songs and long-time educator.  She has a firm belief that native cultures & languages carry strength and if utilized will empower one to succeed in accomplishing their life's goals.

The Solar Store is the Southwest’s largest source for sustainable energy solutions providing solar pool heating, solar hot water, solar electricity, tankless water heaters and tubular skylights. The Solar Store designs and installs solar energy solutions for homes and businesses. www.solarstore.com

Tohono Chul Park is a not-for-profit nature preserve in Tucson with 49 acres of gardens and hiking trails. The park has three art galleries on the grounds, three museum shops with unusual and one-of-a-kind items, and a greenhouse that offers low-water-use native plants for sale. Tohono Chul Park is where nature, art and culture connect.  www.tohonochulpark.org

Trader Joe’s mission is to bring customers the best food and beverage values to be found anywhere, and the information to make informed buying decisions. There are more than 2000 unique grocery items in Trader Joe’s label, all at great everyday low prices. www.traderjoes.com

T-Rex Museum was founded to be a place of wonder and learning for children of all ages. This museum is not just a collection of bones, it strives to offer a unique learning experience through hands-on interactive exhibits. It is not just about science, it is also about exploring the world of prehistoric life, extinction, and how conservation today can help prevent further loss of life. www.trexmuseum.org

Tucson Audubon Society is dedicated to improving the quality of the environment by providing education, conservation, and recreation programs, as well as environmental leadership and information. The society’s Mason Audubon Center safeguards saguaro and ironwood habitat while fostering understanding and stewardship of our desert home.  www.tucsonaudubon.org

Tucson Childrens Museum inspires children and their families to reach their full potential through discovery, creativity and learning. TCM provides world-class exhibits that create play-based, interactive, hands-on learning experiences.  Formed in 1986, the museum has been located in the city’s historic Carnegie Library building in downtown Tucson since 1991. www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org

Tucson Clay Co-Op is a community-based pottery in downtown Tucson offering all level pottery classes as well as classes for children and deaf students. The co-op’s mission is to make pottery accessible to everyone in the community.  Lauren Garlovsky is a Montessori trained teacher with 13 years experience teaching clay.  www.tucsonclayco-op.com

Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting the local Juneteenth celebration, one of 30 across the naton. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom was announced to the last uninformed community of African Americans..  www.youthtogether.org/juneteenth/index.htm

Tucson Organic Gardeners promotes and encourages the use of nature's resources as a guide for gardening and sustainable living. They avoid the use of toxic materials in our relationship with the Earth. TOG strives to educate about organic gardening, including composting, through programs, events, workshops and other means of communication.  iwhome.com/nonprofits/TOG/

Tucson Water, a department of the City of Tucson, serves both potable and non-potable water to approximately 675,000 people located in a 375-square-mile area. Tucson Water manages groundwater and provides a safe, reliable and sustainable water source. Tucson Water offers a variety of free outreach and guided tour programs, innovative teacher training programs and a Summer Teacher Training internship program.  www.cityoftucson.org/water

University Of Arizona Poetry Center sponsors numerous university and community programs, including readings and lectures, classes and workshops, writing residencies, poets-in-the-schools, poets-in-the-prisons, contests, exhibitions, and online resources, including standards-based poetry curricula. A part of the College of Humanities, the Poetry Center and its internationally renowned library is open and fully accessible to the public.  www.poetrycenter.arizona.edu

Watershed Management Group is a local non-profit organization that strives to improve rural and urban livelihoods by integrating community development and conservation. They provide local residents and community groups with the knowledge and skills necessary to sustainably manage their natural resources. WMG is currently focusing on improving the quality of life in urban areas through water conservation practices that promote healthier environments.  www.watershedmg.org

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