Our Stories: Seeing the Desert

Sat Aug 31 2024 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-07:00

Chandler Museum | Chandler

Chandler Museum
Publisher/HostChandler Museum
Our Stories: Seeing the Desert
Advertisement
Gregory McNamee will discuss how we can learn to see the desert as a place of abundant life, beauty, and happiness.
About this Event

Our Stories
Seeing the Desert

Most Arizonans are not originally from Arizona, but instead come from places that are far greener and milder of climate than our desert. For many of us, it takes a shift of eye and of attitude to appreciate this hot, dry place—but once it gets into one’s soul, there’s nowhere like it. In this talk, writer Gregory McNamee will explain that transformation. He’ll draw on the work of poets such as Joy Harjo, Richard Shelton, and Ofelia Zepeda; novelists such as Barbara Kingsolver and Edward Abbey, nonfiction writers such as Joseph Wood Krutch and Mary Austin, all accompanied by art and photography. With insights from literature, philosophy, art, neurology, and other fields, McNamee will discuss how we can learn to see the desert as a place of abundant life, beauty, and happiness.


Our Stories presents diverse speakers who share unique Arizona and local history topics to a general audience throughout the year. This series is produced by the Chandler Museum and the Chandler Public Library, with support from the Friends of the Chandler Public Library.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chandler Museum, 300 South Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Chandler

Tick Tick Boom Va Bene Summer
Fri Aug 30 2024 at 08:30 pm Tick Tick Boom Va Bene Summer

Va Bene Italian Restaurant - Martini & Wine Bar

In the Exhibits - People of Chandler
Sat Aug 31 2024 at 11:00 am In the Exhibits - People of Chandler

Chandler Museum

Summer Oasis Pool Party with Tyga
Sat Aug 31 2024 at 05:00 pm Summer Oasis Pool Party with Tyga

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd

Mornings with Mommy: Things That Go
Tue Sep 03 2024 at 10:00 am Mornings with Mommy: Things That Go

1270 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224-8548, United States

CT15-MM Degree
Tue Sep 03 2024 at 07:00 pm CT15-MM Degree

Chandler Thunderbird Lodge #15, F. & A. M. of AZ

September Stated Meeting 9\/04 7:00 pm
Wed Sep 04 2024 at 07:00 pm September Stated Meeting 9/04 7:00 pm

88 W Erie St, Chandler, AZ 85225-4571, United States

Beth Hart
Fri Sep 06 2024 at 07:30 pm Beth Hart

Chandler Center for the Arts

Chandler is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Chandler Events