CULTURAL PERFORMANCES SCHEDULE at the HEARD MUSEUM GUILD INDIAN FAIR & MARKET

MARCH 2-3

11:30 a.m.-noon Aaron White (Navajo-ute)

White has been one of Arizona’s busiest musicians for the past 30 years, performing guitar and Native American flute throughout the state and nationally. His recordings for Canyon Records include Burning Sky, Blood of the Land, Creation, A Simple Man, Grammy-nominated Spirits in the Wind, and Moonlight Love Songs. White is also an accomplished flute maker. Courtyard Stage

Noon-12:30 p.m. Clark Tenakhongva (Hopi, of the Rabbit and Tobacco clans)

Clark follows the tradition of the Hopi and is a katsina carver who presents annually at the Heard Fair. Recently, he was elected vice chairman of the Hopi nation. His recordings for Canyon Records includes Hear My Song Hear My Prayer, Hoat’ve’la, Po’li and Su’vu’yo’yungw. Courtyard Stage

Noon-1 p.m. The Thunder Boy Dance Troop (Hopi Butterfly Dancers)

The Thunder Boy Dance Troop has performed the Santa Domingo Butterfly dance for various functions including the Desert Botanical Gardens, Heard Museum and Montezuma Castle. The dance is to help restore balance and harmony, while also paying special gratitude to the insect people who help pollinate the plants. These dances bring moisture to homelands here in the desert. Amphitheater Stage

12:30-1 p.m. Xavier Quijas Yxayotl (Huichol)

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl performs and makes pre-columbian-style instruments based on Mayan and Aztec flutes only found in museums as well as turtle-shell and log drums, rainsticks, and rattles. His recordings for Canyon Records, the largest Native American music label, include Crossroads and Aztec Dances. Courtyard Stage

1-1:30 p.m. Jonah Littlesunday (Navajo)

Littlesunday has played the Native American flute since the age of 14. He has performed across the country as a soloist, with fellow Canyon Records artists R. Carlos Nakai, Aaron White and Tony Duncan and with the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, Jonah, accompanied by Aaron White, performed at Senator John Mccain’s funeral in Phoenix. Courtyard Stage

1-2 p.m. The Cha’bii’tu Apache Crown Dancers

The group features members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe from Mcnary, Arizona. Cione Carroll is the group’s owner. Since 2010, they have danced throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Cha’bii’tu dance the Ga’an, Crown, or Mountain Dance, which is a blessing and healing dance among Western Apache Tribes. Amphitheater Stage

1:30-2 p.m. Roman Orona (Apache/pueblo/yaqui), his father Joel (Chiracahua/jicarilla/lipan Apache), and son Tahj (Apache/pueblo/yaqui/persian/kurdish)

Sons and Fathers presents a rare opportunity for Heard fairgoers to experience the special relationship of father and son in Apache culture. Three generations of Apache men in the Orona family express and share the vitality of Apache survival and renewal through music, dance, stories and poetry. Courtyard Stage

2-2:30 p.m. Jay Begaye (Navajo)

Begaye is a round dance singer, leader of a pow-wow drum group, songwriter, painter, and sculptor. After hearing the Snake River Singers at his first pow-wow, Jay was inspired to compose and sing his own songs. His recordings for Canyon Records include The Beauty Way, Song of Colors, Night of the Northern Lights, and Horses Are Our Journey. Courtyard Stage

2-3 p.m. Tony Duncan (Apache/arikara/hidatsa) and Family

As a flute player, he is currently signed to Canyon Records and has performed for audiences worldwide. Duncan has toured with acclaimed Native American artists such as R. Carlos Nakai and Joanne Shenandoah, as well as across Europe and Asia with Nelly Furtado. Amphitheater Stage

3-3:50 p.m. The Women Dance, Beautifully

Doreen Duncan (Mandan/hidatsa/arikara) and granddaughter Summer Lopez will lead an ensemble of women dancers demonstrating the beauty and grace of pow-wow dances for women including the fancy shawl, jingle dress, northern traditional and southern traditional. The dancers will also perform a couples dance, challenge dance and contemporary style dance. Amphitheater Stage www.heard.org/fair/the-fair/special-events/performances-program

Spring 2019 RE:DEFINE

Featuring works by today’s most acclaimed contemporary American Indian and First Nations artists, RE:DEFINE will showcase the important contributions that indigenous artists are making to the field of contemporary art. This will be the largest group show of contemporary art in the Heard’s nearly 90-year history. Heard Museum, Virginia G. Piper Grand Gallery, Dennis H. Lyon Family Crossroads Gallery, Kitchell Gallery, and throughout the Heard Museum grounds. www.heard.org

March 1, 5:30-8 p.m. Best of Show Reception, Fashion Show and Silent Auction

Heard Museum Gift Shop, open until 8 pm Don’t miss this dazzling evening kick-off to the fair weekend. This festive and highly anticipated evening highlights the best of the best in nine art categories and showcases the energy, creativity, and skills of our exhibiting fair artists. See these breathtaking creations up close and congratulate the artists. Preview a stunning array of “must have” fashions designed by fair artists, bid on exciting artworks and more during the silent auction, and relax with old and new friends while enjoying small plates, desserts and beverages. Tickets: $75 museum members and $100 non-members Steele Auditorium and Museum Courtyard www.heard.org/fair/tickets

March 1, 5:30-8 p.m. March 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Online Silent Auction: view items in Encanto Room in Dorrance Classroom Building

March 2, online bidding closes at 9 p.m. March 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Winning bidders pick up art in Encanto Room View items during the Best of Show party and Saturday during the fair. Bid anywhere, anytime on your smartphone. Volunteers will be available to assist with online bidding. Winners will be notified Saturday evening after 9 p.m. to process payment. Items may be picked up on Sunday, March 3 between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Shipping may be arranged. Encanto Room in Dorrance Education Building www.heard.org/support/silent-auction

March 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Indian Fair & Market Merchandise Sale

Don’t miss the opportunity to take home commemorative t-shirts featuring a design by printmaker Jacob Meders (Mechoopda/maidu). Merchandise Booth, Plaza in front of Steele Auditorium www.heard.org/fair

March 2 Meet the Author & Book Signings

10 a.m.-noon Carol Hagman, Bubby’s Puddle Pond: A Tortuga’s Tale of the Desert Jim Turner, Four Corners USA: Wonders of the American Southwest Nancy Bo Flood, First Laugh, Welcome Baby! noon-2 p.m. Marshall Trimble, Arizona Oddities: Land of Anomalies & Tamales Paula Baxter, Pueblo Bead Jewelry Susan Tatterson, Abandoned Arizona: Ghost Towns and Legends Tyrone Campbell and Steven Begner, Navajo Pictorial Weaving 1880-1950, 2nd edition 2-4 p.m. Billie Hougart, Hallmarks Series Books & More Shop www.heard.org/fair

March 2-3 Young Warriors Storytelling & Crafts with Violet Duncan (Plains Cree/taíno)

10:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Animal Mask Making Make the traditional trickster stories come alive with your own take home bear, wolf and bird masks. noon-1 p.m. Big Show Trickster Stories, Pow Wow Dancing & Sing Alongs: A collection of three traditional trickster stories told with the use of larger than life masks. Three Pow Wow dance styles will be performed between each story and a phenomenal Hoop Dance. All Day: Photo Booth/selfie Station: Large Poster Background to Share a Photo on Social Media Steele Auditorium, North Pre-function Area www.heard.org/fair/the-fair/special-events/ storytelling-and-crafts-for-children

March 3 Meet the Author & Book Signings

10 Jim of the a.m.-noon Turner, American Four Southwest Corners USA: Wonders noon-2 Billie Hougart, p.m. Hallmarks Series Paula Baxter, Pueblo Bead Jewelry Tyrone Campbell and Steven Begner, Navajo Pictorial Weaving 1880-1950, 2nd edition Books & More Shop www.heard.org/fair March 3, 3:50 p.m. Closing Ceremony Join Doreen Duncan and dancers for a thrilling close to the 61st annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market. Amphitheater Stage www.heard.org/fair

March 29-April 1 The 2019 Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art Show & Sale

The Student Art Show & Sale features the artwork of American Indian students in grades 7-12 from communities across the United States. In 2018, 400 artists participated in this event, entering more than 500 pieces of original artwork for judging, exhibition and sale. There is no better way to support tomorrow’s master artists than by supporting today’s student artists. Admission to the show and sale is free. Heard Museum, Monte Vista Road Entrance www.heardguild.org/studentart