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The shapes of feathers, wings, flowers and leaves combine in a constellation of ceramic and bronze to comprise Forever (Bird-Botanicals), a site-specific installation by Ecuadorian-Canadian sculptor David Constantino Salazar. The work combines recognizable bird anatomy with plant forms to probe the theme of transformation in contemporary culture.

Often representative of freedom, love, peace, and divinity, the symbol of the bird is ripe with meaning. In South American folklore, for example, birds and other animals are evocative of transformation, often shapeshifting between forms in fables. In Museum London’s Atrium, Salazar’s birds are in a state of transition, too, as if between life and death. Here, botanicals grow around misshapen appendages.

To create each element of the work, the artist meticulously hand crafts birds out of clay and throws them against his studio wall. Radically altering their appearance, this act transforms each sculpture into something new entirely. Each component evokes the natural evolution of all living things, as we journey between one state of being to another.

London

Canada

Ontario

421 Ridout Street North

Museum London - Atrium

David Constantino Salazar: Forever (Bird-Botanicals)

“Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center’s Collection, 1980–2010” showcases a partnership between ASU’s Hispanic Research Center (HRC) and ASU Art Museum and brings together works from the 1980s into the 2010s drawn from the HRC’s dynamic collection. Featuring over 30 artists who each offer a kaleidoscope of perspectives on the Mexican American experience, this year-long exhibition pays homage to the ideals of the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 70s and expands upon them through the widely disseminated medium of prints. Presented in two parts, this unique exhibition underscores how Chicano/a/x artists have employed prints and graphics to build community, engage with social concerns, and interrogate shifting notions of political and cultural identity over time.


Artists in the first rotation include: Celia Alvarez Muñoz (United States, b. 1937), Alfredo Arreguín (United States, 1935–2023), Samuel Baray (United States, b. 1938), Candace Briceño (United States, b. 1971), Rolando Briseño (United States, b.1952), Vibiana Chamberlin (United States, b. 1942), Sam Coronado (United States, 1946–2013), Margarita “Mita” Cuarón (United States, b. 1952), Gaspar Enriquez (United States, b. 1942), Dolores Guerrero-Cruz (United States, b. 1948), Ester Hernández (United States, b. 1944), Yolanda Lopez (United States, 1942–2021), César Martinez (United States, b. 1944), Salvador Roberto Torres (United States, b. 1936), D. Rose, Annette Maria Sexton-Ruiz (United States, b. 1958), Patssi Valdez (United States, b. 1951) and Larry Yáñez (United States, b. 1949).


“Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center’s Collection, 1980–2010” is organized by ASUAM Senior Curator Alana Hernandez and ASUAM Curator Brittany Corrales and is made possible by funding provided by the Evelyn Smith Exhibition Fund. Additional funding is provided by ASU’s Hispanic Research Center and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with a Community of Practice composed of Carla Chavarria, Community Building Director, Iconico, and Carla León Celaya, PhD candidate in the Spanish Department at the School of International Letters and Cultures, ASU.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

51 E. 10th St.

ASU Art Museum

Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center’s Collection

Throughout his dynamic and multidisciplinary practice, José Villalobos (b.1988, El Paso, Texas) interrogates and deconstructs aspects of gender and masculinity found within the U.S. / Mexico borderlands. His practice underscores the rigid and conservative patriarchal roots of his Evangelical Mexican upbringing merged with the cultural mores of West Texas, bringing to bear how these are often at odds with his own identity as a queer, Brown man. How do you see masculinity represented in your culture?


“Rough Rider” marks the first U.S. solo museum presentation for the artist. It presents a diverse collection of newly created works from the artist’s residency with CALA Alliance in the Fall of 2024. The exhibition focuses on the spectacle of rodeo culture, addressing themes related to machismo, protection and gender. Practice barrels, ropes and flanks, all of which exude preconceived ideas of masculinity, are reinterpreted with a distinct flashiness to assert a tension between what it means to be masculine. Taken as a whole, “Rough Rider” asks us to consider how we exist within the parameters of socially constructed norms and those that endure outside of them.


“José Villalobos: Rough Rider” is organized by ASU Art Museum Senior Curator Alana Hernandez, with ASU Art Museum Windgate Curatorial Fellow Sade Moore and is made possible with generous funding from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Additional funding is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

José Villalobos: Rough Rider

Join us on Saturday, March 8th for Sounds of Suffrage, a unique theatrical event inside the Rosson House Museum! The Suffrage Movement was a significant chapter of American history, with actions and events that would define the fight for equal rights and impact many different groups in the years to come.

Experience the songs, testimony, and ephemera from this period of history during these 20-minute performances from the Arizona Curriculum Theater. Travel throughout the Rosson House Museum while you listen to the songs and headlines that sparked a movement.

Tickets are $20 and entry is timed.

Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square
113 N. Sixth St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

This event supports the missions of Arizona Curriculum and Heritage Square, both are 501(c)3 charities.

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Rosson House Museum

Sounds of Sufferage

Supersampler is an exhibition featuring a decade’s worth of work by London-based painter, Mark Stebbins. Inspired by the history of image making, digital media and textiles, Stebbins’ paintings explore the potential of the grid form through realism and abstraction alike.

Often containing thousands of tiny squares hand-painted with hundreds of different tones and hues, Stebbins’ paintings translate source imagery to pose what he calls “visual questions.” By building up and breaking down these images, the artist plays with colour, detail, texture, and contrast to impact what the viewer sees. Here, paint strokes act as stitches and pixels, often distorted.

 A new series employs symbols from historic embroideries found in Museum London’s artifact collection, while other pieces feature vibrant, kaleidoscopic effects that nod to key moments in art history—like 19th-century pointillism and the hard-edge abstraction of the 1950s and 60s. Throughout these diverse influences, Stebbins’ work invites us to reflect on themes of originality, labour, and the evolving role of painting in our increasingly virtual world.

Museum London - Interior Gallery

Mark Stebbins: Supersampler

Join us for Timeless Contributions: A Celebration of Women’s History on Saturday, March 8th! Enjoy Sounds of Suffrage performances by Arizona Curriculum Theater (11am–1pm), a free lecture on the women who shaped The Square (2pm), plus music, lawn games, Rosson House tours, an appearance by the Phoenix Historical Costuming Society, and tasty treats from the Vampire Penguin food truck.

113 N. 6th St.

Heritage Square

Timeless Contributions: A Celebration of Women’s History

Verde Canyon Railroad is proud to be a sponsor of the Phoenix-based wildlife rescue, Liberty Wildlife. All are welcome to visit Verde Canyon Railroad depot for Raptors at the Rails, an educational presentation on the patio on select dates 11:00am-12:45pm. This free event prior to the train’s 1:00 pm departure features close-up glimpses of Arizona raptors such as eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, falcons and kestrels, amazing residents of Liberty Wildlife’s educational program. During the summer months, Liberty shares cold-blooded creatures such as tortoises, lizards and snakes during "Reptiles at the Rails".

300 N. Broadway

Verde Canyon Railroad

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

Flavors on Main is a self-guided tour of Downtown Mesa’s burgeoning food and beverage scene centered on Robson & Main. Featuring award-winning breweries, eateries, a local distillery, and more, this quarter-mile block provides exceptional flavors for any palate.

Tickets: $25

Includes:
- Participant Wristband
- Commemorative Map of participating businesses
- Discounted beverages and meals at participating businesses during event hours: 11am to 6pm
- Activities & Live Music

How it works:
- Check in at our booth on Robson & Main
- Receive your wristband and map
- Explore Downtown Mesa
- Participating restaurants, breweries, etc. offer small portions for low cost so you can sample food and beverages from several businesses
- Enjoy the music and entertainment throughout Downtown Mesa


Participating Businesses:

-Oro Brewing Company
-Phantom Fox Beer Co
-Chupacabra Taproom
-B.R.I. Taproom & Arcade
-Cider Corps
-Rebel Wine Lounge
-Pedal Haus Brewery
-Espiritu Cocktails + Comida
-Tacos Chiwas
-Worth Takeaway
-Burritoholics
-Mango's Mexican Cafe
-12 West Brewing
-Que Chevere
-The Salted Knot
-The Nile Theater & Coffee Shop
-Level 1 Arcade
-Arizona Distilling Company
-Outcast Doughnuts
-More still signing on!

All ages welcome! Children under 12 years old do not require wristbands. Some businesses may require IDs to order.

Be smart! We encourage attendees who plan on drinking alcohol to ride public transportation (the lightrail is a great option!) or use rideshare.

Rain or shine! This event will happen rain or shine. Come prepared if the forecast shows rain!

Downtown Mesa

Flavors on Main

Come check out Heated Sole's buy-sell-trade show that hosts sneakers, vintage, streetwear, fashion, art, collectibles and much more. This is a free event for all to attend.

400 E. Van Buren St.

Arizona Center

Heated Sole

Lakeshore Learning is hosting a Coloring Mixing event Saturday, March 8th ! This event is designed for families to attend, and no RSVP is required. Please see more information below.
• FREE interactive event Saturday, March 8th from 11am – 3pm at Lakeshore Learning.
• Don’t miss out…we’ve got double the fun and so much sensory play in stores this month! Both events invite kids to immerse their senses as they explore and get creative with putty, enjoy some of our most popular play products and even hear a story. Parents and guardians, be sure to check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 e-gift card!
• Stores will be provided with a list of products to choose from for each event, based on availability in their area.

San Antonio

Texas

Lakeshore Learning

Sensory Explorers – Color Mixing

More than 59 participating artists will open their studios in the historic Deco District for the 17th annual On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour presented by Bihl Haus Arts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9.

“On & Off Fred” is a self-guided tour of private homes, art studios and galleries of participating artists of all kinds – painters, sculptors, and photographers. The studio tour kicks off with the On & Off Fred Autograph Party and opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 7 at Bihl Haus Arts, 2803 Fredericksburg Road inside the Sorento Apartments. Food and refreshments will be available, as well as musical entertainment by the Western Mulberries. For more information, visit www.OnandOffFredTour.org.

To take the tour of 24 locations, attendees can get a free hardcopy map or online map that includes individual artist bios and images of their artworks. Maps are available at Bihl Haus Arts and Panaderia Jimenez, 1846 Fredericksburg Road, or online at www.OnandOffFredTour.org.

Founded in 2005, Bihl Haus Arts is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that improves the health and quality of life for active older adults and veterans through art education and further creates community through the arts with exhibitions, performances, literary events, artist talks, and the annual On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour. For more information, visit www.bihlhausarts.org or call (210) 339-8982.

Bihl Haus Arts

17th Annual On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour

Join Hemisfair for the first Super Fun Saturday on March 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM - it’s a Garden Party!

In collaboration with Eva’s Heroes, this event celebrates spring, inclusivity, and community with hands-on planting activities, face-painting, balloon art, live music by The Mo-dels, a photo booth, crafts, and a drum circle!
Thanks to support from H-E-B, Super Fun Saturday is a FREE event held once a month from March to October, bringing family-friendly fun to Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair throughout the year!

Hemisfair

Hemisfair's Super Fun Saturday: Garden Party

Join Ocho on the first Sunday of every month for a rotating themed drag extravaganza. Enjoy drink specials and performances by some of San Antonio's favorite queens over brunch, where Chopped Winner Chef Kirk's full brunch menu will be available.

Ocho at Hotel Havana

OCHO A-GO-GO

This traditional country music singer draws on the rich tradition of the Texas dance halls of yesterday.....combining world class musicianship and true country music and western swing!! 2021 nominee for 'Western Swing Artist / Band of the Year' by the Texas County Music Association!!

Events

David Constantino Salazar: Forever (Bird-Botanicals)

Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center’s Collection

José Villalobos: Rough Rider

Sounds of Sufferage

Sounds of Sufferage

Mark Stebbins: Supersampler

José Villalobos: Rough Rider

Timeless Contributions: A Celebration of Women’s History

David Constantino Salazar: Forever (Bird-Botanicals)

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

Flavors on Main

Heated Sole

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

Sensory Explorers – Color Mixing

17th Annual On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour

17th Annual On and Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour

Hemisfair's Super Fun Saturday: Garden Party

Hemisfair's Super Fun Saturday: Garden Party

Sensory Explorers – Color Mixing

OCHO A-GO-GO

Monte Good

Monte Good

OCHO A-GO-GO

Sensory-Inclusive Performance: The Magic of Kevin Spencer