Thousands of exoplanets (planets outside our Solar System) have been discovered in the past 25 years. Regular park entrance fees are in effect.Įxoplanets Event Flyer Saturday, August 12th, 2023Īmphitheater Special Evening Program: Exoplanets ![]() This free presentation is sponsored by Friends of the Dunes and Western National Parks Association. Family is very important, and they enjoy traveling, exploring and learning about different cultures and how they may or may not be similar to Zuni. Included is the eldest daughter Lani and several godsons. ![]() He resides in Zuni, NM with his wife Tara and two daughters, Amarii and Khloe. He has also helped the Museum develop a virtual exhibition page on Google Arts and Culture.Ĭurtis is also a member of the Zuni Cultural Resource Advisory Team and on a few local committees and board member for organizations outside of Zuni. Most recently, Curtis helped coordinate an effort to revive Delapna:we (Traditional winter stories), under, Ho’n A:wan Productions. Curtis has helped with all Museum programming and was the Project Manager for the A:shiwi Map Art Exhibition. He has been fortunate to work alongside cultural bearers and elders to learn more about Zuni’s deep history and transfer that knowledge to community members as well as outside interested audiences. He currently oversees the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center and has been with the museum since 2002. Octavius is very knowledgeable in Zuni culture and makes every effort to pass the information onto the next generation of Zunis.Ĭurtis Quam was born and raised in Zuni, NM. Appointed by Zuni Tribal Council over 25 years ago, He has dedicated much of his time to ensure the voice of Zuni people are heard and present. His other area of expertise is being the Zuni Cultural Advisory Team Supervisor. Octavius Seowtewa is a skilled silversmith by trade and with his wife, create beautiful award-winning needlepoint jewelry. Using images and video in the Visitor Center Auditorium, Zuni guest speakers Octavius Seowtewa and Curtis Quam will present Zuni history, culture, and jewelry. The Zuni are one of Great Sand Dunes' affiliated tribes, with a heritage in this region dating back countless generations. With Guest Speakers Octavius Seowtewa and Curtis Quam Visitor Center Auditorium Zuni Culture and Jewelry Photos courtesy Octavius Seowtewa and Curtis Quam Saturday, July 22, 2023 ![]() Zuni presenters Octavius Seowtewa and Curtis Quam will present Zuni culture on July 22 at 10:00 am. You'll hear audio excerpts from a variety of musical compositions and you'll learn how the worlds of Steinway and Gore-Tex go together like fine coffee and a mountain sunrise. ![]() In this engaging presentation, you will explore the many ways that adventure, scenery, fear, history, wildlife and geology can be translated into music. In his pursuit of answers, he has served as Composer-in-Residence for Rocky Mountain, Glacier Bay, Denali, and Gates of the Arctic National Parks, Glacier, and others, and his compositions have been performed in such far-flung places as Texas, Australia, Taiwan, Alaska, and Venezuela. What happens when the wildness of trail, river, and mountain intrude on the velvet seats and hushed silences of the concert hall? What does a sunrise sound like? How can violins express the movement of Caribou? Adventurer-Composer Stephen Lias thinks a lot about these questions. Courtesy Stephen Lias Thursday, and Friday, May 5, 2023Īmphitheater Wild Music: A Composer’s Obsession with America’s National Parks with Composer Stephen Lias
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