Phoenix Arizona

 Parks and Recreation Department Hosts the Smithsonian’s CultureFest 2006

Experience the cultural treasures of Arizona when CultureFest 2006 returns to the Valley Nov. 1 – 5. This five-day cultural festival will feature events and programs presented by the Smithsonian’s best and brightest scholars and experts – who combine the magic of the Smithsonian with the treasures found only in Arizona. The following CultureFest 2006 events will take place at these Phoenix Parks and Recreation facilities:

• Thursday, Nov. 2, 7 – 8 p.m. Shemer Art Center & Museum

Silly Putty, Jacks and Yo-yos: Stories behind Our Favorite Toys

• Friday, Nov. 3, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project:

“A Bird’s Eye View”

• Friday, Nov. 3, 7 – 8 p.m. Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park

“Off –the-Map: Landscape in the Native Imagination”

• Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 – 11 a.m. South Mountain Environmental Education Center

“Coyotes: History and Folklore”

• Saturday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. North Mountain Visitor Center

“Where the Chicks Hang Out”

For a complete listing of all Smithsonian’s CultureFest 2006 workshops, classes and presentations that will be held throughout the Valley and for additional information visit culturefest.com.