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NU (Native + You)
Friday, September 17, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a fashion show by Robert Black fashion and a trunk show featuring local businesses and the Heard Museum Shop. Plus, enjoy a cash bar, stroll through the museum and take a free tour, The Shop, Berlin Gallery and The Café are open until 8 p.m. Presented by Chase. Admission is FREE for all.
 
Coming Up in 2010-2011...
Moondance
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate under the stars at this annual fundraising gala that transforms the Heard Museum Phoenix Campus into an enchanting backdrop for cocktails, dinner and dancing. This year's honorees are Daryl and Chip Weil, longtime passionate Heard Museum supporters. Event proceeds support core education programs at Heard Phoenix and Heard Museum North Scottsdale.
A Gathering of Weavers: Navajo Weavers Marketplace
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From sheep to finished rug, Navajo weaving is steeped in tradition. Join more than 50 weavers as they demonstrate the dyeing, carding, spinning and weaving processes that combine with inspiration to create woven masterpieces. Enjoy lectures about how to collect weaving, book signings and more. Free admission (museum admission additional).
Heard Museum Spanish Market
Saturday & Sunday, November 13 & 14, 2010, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Strolling mariachis and artwork by Hispanic artists from Arizona and New Mexico highlight this festival marketplace that is the largest of its kind in Arizona. Chat with ore than 75 artists as they sell a variety of artwork including santos, pottery, jewelry, embroidery, paintings, furniture, silver and tinwork. Free admission (museum admission additional).
Freddie

Harvest Feast: A Native American Edible Gallery
Thursday, November 25, 2010, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Harvest Feast is an incredible way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with friends or family. Chef Freddie Bitsoie, Diné, heads this unique epicurean event, which centers on stations with traditional ingredients; a fifth station’s menu will be a modern twist on tribal foods reflecting the culinary influence of other cultures on native foods and ingredients. $70 Adults, $60 for Heard Museum Members; $30 children 12 and under. For reservations call 602.252.8848 ext. 2276.

Ornament Marketplace
Friday-Sunday, November 26-28, 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Decorate your home for the holidays with wonderful Native-themed ornaments hand-crafted by American Indian artists from the Heard Museum Shops. Choose from hundreds of ornaments in a variety of styles, media and colors for yourself or for unique holiday gifts. Prices vary. Also at Heard Museum North Scottsdale. Free admission (museum admission additional).
Holidays at the Heard
Sunday-Friday, December 26-31, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Southwestern tradition, Holidays at the Heard is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Exciting performances and artist demonstrations introduce visitors to traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance and art throughout the week. Plus, enjoy fry bread and the museum's 10 exhibit galleries. Included with general museum admission.
World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
Saturday & Sunday, February 5 & 6, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watch as more than 70 of the top Native hoop dancers from the United States and Canada compete for cash prizes and the World Champion title. Each day starts with a grand entry of all the dancers, with competition heating up with every round. Enjoy fry bread and the museum's cafe. Event admission includes the museum's 10 exhibition galleries.
53rd Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experience one of the Southwest's largest and most prestigious events! See work by more than 700 top American Indian artists, and watch more than two dozen artists demonstrate how they create their art. Music and dance performances on two stages fill the weekend, and visitors can try Indian foods, fry bread and a food court with Mexican and American favorites, plus the museum's cafe. Event admission includes the museum.
A Gathering of Carvers: Katsina Doll Marketplace
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The nation's largest gathering of Hopi katsina doll carvers takes place at the Heard, as more than 100 artists gather to show and sell their unique creations. Enjoy musical performances, book signings, carving demonstrations and prize drawings. Free admission (museum admission additional). Don't forget: You can choose from an excellent selection of katsina dolls anytime in the Heard Museum Shops or in our online shop!
American Indian Student Art Show & Sale
Saturday-Tuesday, April 2-6, 2011, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
View and purchase unique treasures by tomorrow's master artists in this show that draws junior high and high school student artists from across the United States. Most of the proceeds are returned to the students, while sales from student art notecards provide funds for scholarships. Members get the first chance to shop on Friday, April 1, so join today!


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