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Holidays at the Heard

Experience Southwestern and American Indian culture with artist demonstrations, entertaining music, fry bread, exciting dance performances, book signings and hands-on activities offered at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix. Free with museum admission.

Holidays at the Heard

Wednesday, December 26

to Monday, December 31

A Southwestern tradition, Holidays at the Heard is a great way to spend time with family and friends! Holidays at the Heard is a must-see for your family, friends and out-of-town guests, starting Wednesday, December 26 and continuing through Monday, December 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will also be open during normal hours for exhibits and tours (Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)


Cultural performances 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. each day:  

Wednesday, December 26 – Yellowhouse Indian Dancers

Thursday, December 27 – Yellow Bird Indian Dancers

Friday, December 28 – Derrick Suwaima Davis

Saturday, December 29 – Dinehtah Navajo Dancers

Sunday, December 30 – Hopi Dance Group

Monday, December 31 – Native Spirit Dancers, featuring Brian Hammill


Artist demonstrations 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day:

Wednesday, December 26 Daisy Simms (Quechan-style beadwork) & Marilou Schultz (Navajo weaving)

Thursday, December 27 Yolanda Hart-Stevens (Maricopa-style beadwork) & Kevin Stevens (Maricopa pottery)

Friday, December 28 Christopher Black (Navajo basket weaving) & Dave Montour (flute making)

Saturday, December 29 Kelvin Black (Navajo basket weaving) & Lucille Maho ( Hopi Pottery)  

Sunday, December 30– Thomas “Breeze” Marcus (painted gourd) & Eric Manuelito (moccasin making)

Monday, December 31 Bernice Monte (Tohono O’odham basket weaving) & Norberto Coronado (Yaqui mask carving)

Booksignings 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day:

Wednesday, December 26 Teresa Bitler, Backroads & Byways of Indian Country, at Books & More bookstore.

Saturday, December 29 Roger Naylor, Arizona Kicks on Route 66, at Books & More bookstore.

 

Visitors can also enjoy 12 exhibit galleries including HOME: Native People in the Southwest, as well as two exhibits that feature hands-on craft activities and artwork that are perfect for families. Also, browse items in the Shop or have lunch at the Courtyard Cafe during Holidays at the Heard.

 

 

Lane's Group
Weaving
Tyrese jensen
dancer

 

 

   
Fry bread is a popular treat during Holidays at the Heard; Navajo/Maricopa hoop dancer Tyrese Jensen; Navajo weavers will demonstrate their artistry;Tony Duncan, San Carlos Apache/Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan,will entertain with his family group the Yellow Bird Dancers.
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