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Our community offers a vibrant and diverse mix of programs and activities. Discover the rich environment and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau, experience the wealth of creative talent in the visual and performance arts, explore the glorious night sky. Take a class, see a play, listen to a world renowned author. Or volunteer – you might find yourself on stage, hunting for artifacts, installing an exhibition – the possibilities are endless.

Listed below are the nonprofit art, science and cultural organizations that bring these opportunities to life for our community members and visitors. Begin exploring Flagstaff today!

Art and Culture

Arizona Historical Society/Pioneer Museum
Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff
Ashe West African Drum and Dance Ensemble
Canyon Movement Company, Inc.
Children's Chorale of Flagstaff
Coordinating Council on Mexican American Affairs
Cross-Cultural Dance Resources
Dry Creek Arts Fellowship
Flagstaff Children's Museum
Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
Flagstaff Light Opera Company
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
Heritage Square Trust
Human Nature
The Indigo Movement, Inc.
Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County
Master Chorale of Flagstaff
Masterpiece Art Program of Flagstaff
Museum of Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Book Festival
Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society
Northern Arizona Youth Orchestra
Program in Community, Culture & Environment
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Theatrikos Theatre Company

Science

The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Association
Arizona Natural History Association
Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition
Flagstaff Festival of Science
Lowell Observatory
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center

Additional Resources

City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Division
Coconino Community College
Coconino County Parks and Recreation
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau
Northern Arizona University


Art and Culture

Arizona Historical Society/Pioneer Museum
2340 N Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-6272
ahsnad@infomagic.net
http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/

The Pioneer Museum presents changing exhibits on Flagstaff's history and it's many diverse cultural elements. Special summer events include a Wool Festival and an Independence Day festival. A regular Christmas exhibit features antique toys, dolls and games.

Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff
2532 N Fourth Street, PMB 246
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
info@flagstaffarts.org
http://www.flagstaffarts.org

The Artists' Coalition's mission is to encourage and promote the artistic growth and professional development of local artists, and create a forum for the arts through exhibitions and educational programs. Sponors annual Open Studios Tour.

Ashe West African Drum and Dance Ensemble
1109 S. Plaza Way #153
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-606-6230
danmcmill@yahoo.com

Ashe brings West African culture and traditions to Flagstaff through their energetic and colorful performances. The 20-member troupe showcases traditional rhythms and dances from Mali, Senegal and Guinea.

Canyon Movement Company, Inc.
5680 Sunset Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-526-9403
CMCGina@aol.com
http://www.canyonmovementcompany.org

Canyon Movement Company, Inc., a modern dance ensemble, is dedicated to creating and sharing the art of dance in performance, and for educating and building audiences of dance through community and collaborative projects.

Children's Chorale of Flagstaff
PO Box 23499
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-3499
928-600-1417
flagchildrenschorale@hotmail.com
http://www.childrenschoraleofflagstaff.org

The Children's Chorale of Flagstaff, established in 1997, is a treble choir for children in grades three through eight.

Coordinating Council on Mexican American Affairs
PO Box 1801
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
928-526-3144

The Coordinating Council strives to enhance the cultural awareness of Latin traditions and to encourage intercultural exchange between all members of our community.

Cross-Cultural Dance Resources
518 South Agassiz
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5711
928-774-8108
ccdr@ccdr.org
www.ccdr.org

A "living museum of dance" for research, consultation and performance - learning about all cultures through dance and about dance through cultures. Services include a library, archives, collections, and consultants.

Dry Creek Arts Fellowship
PO Box 23439
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
928-774-8861
dcaf@infomagic.net
http://www.drycreekarts.com

Dry Creek Arts Fellowship presents the annual Trappings of the American West. Over 80 artists honor the living cultural heritage of the American Cowboy through art, sculpture, jewelry, saddles, boots, knifes and more. Additional programs throughout the three week celebration.

Flagstaff Children's Museum
516 Humphreys
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-7258
director@flagchildrensmuseum.org
http://flagstaffkids.org

The mission of the Flagstaff Children's Museum is to inspire, delight, and support children and their families in a hands-on,learning environment through arts, science and the humanities.

Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
PO Box 23366
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-3366
928-525-3001
bv4@mindspring.com
www.ffotm.net

Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of all forms of traditional acoustic music and dance for the education, entertainment and cultural enrichment of our community.

Flagstaff Light Opera Company
PO Box 23587
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
928-773-1454 or 928-774-6997
randolbeaumo@cs.com
www.thefloc.org

Founded in 1995, the Flagstaff Light Opera Company is a non profit corporation whose purpose is to offer community-based musical theatre and light opera productions in northern Arizona.

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
113-A E Aspen Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-5107
markets@infomagic.net
www.flagstaffsymphony.org

In its 53rd season, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra offers diverse performances and programs, educational outreach programs, and world-class guest artists. Offering eight concerts a season, 60 professional musicians perform with Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer.

Heritage Square Trust
PO Box 23801
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
928-774-6929
info@heritagesquaretrust.org
www.heritagesquaretrust.org

The Heritage Square Trust makes quality entertainment, education and artistic talent accessible to all by omitting admission fees and utilizing downtown Flagstaff's only open-air amphitheater.

Human Nature
1124 East Linda Vista Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-773-0750
Jayne@humannature.ws
humannature.ws

Human Nature is a collaborative dance performance group. The group creates original works of an interdisciplinary nature, which explore human potential and our relationship with the natural world.

The Indigo Movement, Inc.
PO Box 2983
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
928-779-2152
indigo_movement@yahoo.com

The Indigo Movement is an innovative self-empowerment program for children 5-17, focusing on violence and delinquency prevention. Core activities entail instruction in the Chinese internal martial arts; skill building instruction in music; character development; and, language and cultural exchange.

Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County
715 N Humphreys
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-556-0313
lvcc@infomagic.net

Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County changes lives through literacy and literature. The Flagstaff Reads program unites writer with adults using newly acquired literacy skills.

Master Chorale of Flagstaff
PO Box 654
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
928-714-0300

Master Chorale of Flagstaff is a community group of vocal artists presenting professional choral music to the Flagstaff area. For performance information, please call 928-714-0300.

Masterpiece Art Program of Flagstaff
PO Box 3675
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
928-714-0498
hrdarris@juno.com

The Masterpiece Art Program provides elementary school age children exposure to a variety of paintings and artists by hands-on learning through trained parent volunteers.

Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-5213
info@mna.mus.az.us
www.musnaz.org

Bringing the Colorado Plateau to the world. Changing exhibits, marketplaces, informative programs and outdoor adventures reveal the artistic traditions, Native cultures, and natural sciences of the region.

Northern Arizona Book Festival
P.O. Box 1871
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-1871
bookfest@flagstaffcentral.com
www.flagstaffcentral.com/bookfest

The Northern Arizona Book Festival brings acclaimed authors to Flagstaff for a weekend of readings, panel discussions, workshops, and other literary events.

Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society
3393 S Carol Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-556-3161
information@nachs.info
www.nachs.info

The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society exists to presen, promote, and preserve Celtic culture. The organization supports culture locally to make a difference internationally.

Northern Arizona Youth Orchestras
3901 E. Coyote Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
nayo@musicdot.com
nayo@truthmail.com

Northern Arizona Youth Orchestras (NAYO) provides musically talented students in grades 5-12 from the Northern Arizona region with the opportunity to achieve the highest level of artistic development, music education and social growth through participation in orchestral programs. Musicians are introduced to the masterworks of full orchestra repertoire, carefully chosen to develop their musical talents and abilities.

Program in Community, Culture & Environment
Northern Arizona University, Hanley Hall, 217
PO Box 5634
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5634
928-523-0499
Community.Culture@nau.edu
www2.nau.edu/community/

NAU's Program in Community, Culture and Environment offers a variety of events and activities that partner the arts with place and civic life. The program encourages citizens and students to involve the arts in the tasks of building the human and bioregional community.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
409 W. Riordan Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-4395
jschreiber@pr.state.az.us

www.pr.state.az.us

Built in 1904, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is an excellent example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. Tours on the hour.

Theatrikos Theatre Company
11 W Cherry Aveune
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-1662
info@theatrikos.com
www.theatrikos.com

2002 marks Theatrikos' 30th anniversary as Flagstaff's premier community playhouse producing six diverse productions throughout the season. Theatrikos is located at the heart of downtown.

Science

The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S Woody Mountain Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-1442
steve.yoder@nau.edu
www.thearb.org

Open seven days a week April through December 15. The Arboretum is a 200-acre public botanic garden offering nature trails, 10 acres of display gardens, and solar greenhouse.

Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Association
107 N San Francisco Street, Suite 1
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-2884
azethnobotany@hotmail.com
http://www.infomagic.net/~fdedera

The Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Association is a bioregional conservation organization working to investigate, document and promote the use of traditionally utilized plants of the Southwest and to preserve this knowledge for future generations.

Arizona Natural History Association
2323 Greenlaw Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-527-3450
aznatlhist@cs.com
http://www.aznaturalhistory.org/index.php

Arizona Natural History Association is dedicated to informing the public as to the sensitive use of public lands and resources.

Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition
PO Box 1892
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
928-525-6280
darkskies@flagstaff.az.us
www.infomagic.net/fdsc/

The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition celebrates, promotes and protects the glorious dark skies of northern Arizona.

Flagstaff Festival of Science
PO Box 22402
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-2402
800-842-7293
bonnie.holmes@nau.edu
www.scifest.org

The Flagstaff Festival of Science is a free annual 10-day event designed to promote awareness and enthusiasm for science in and about northern Arizona. Included are field trips, hands-on exhibits, tours of local scientific facilities, and more.

Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-3358
jch@lowell.edu
www.lowell.edu

Lowell Observatory combines forefront astronomical research and a vigorous education and outreach program in its century-old tradition of discovery atop Mars Hill in Flagstaff.

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
703 E Sawmill Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-1745
willowbend@willowbendcenter.org
http://www.willowbendcenter.org

The Center provides classroom presentations and field trips for students in order to build environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of natural and cultural resources. The Center showcases habitat gardens, hands-on environmental exhibits, and a passive solar building.

Additional resources for cultural activities, classes and information include:

City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Division
Flagstaff City Hall
211 W. Aspen Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
www.flagguide.com/cityscapefall97/parkrec.htm
928-779-7690

Coconino Community College
Campus Information
928-527-1222 or 800-350-7122
www.coconino.edu

Coconino County Parks and Recreation (including Fort Tuthill County Park)
928-774-5139
www.co.coconino.az.us

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau
928-779-7611 or 800-217-2367
www.flagstaffarizona.org

Northern Arizona University
Campus Information, 928-523-9011 or 888-667-3628
www.nau.edu
Audrey Auditorium /Ashurst Music Hall, 928-523-4120
Beasley Gallery, NAU Fine Arts Building, 523-3471
Old Main Art Gallery, 928-523-3471
Preparatory School of Performing Arts, 928-523-1889