Native American Storytelling and Science Under the Stars

Enjoy an evening of storytelling, artisans and science while exploring the connection between native tribal communities and the night sky

Chandler, AZ – The Arizona Science Center, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa and Gila River Indian Community partner together to bring you a FREE cultural heritage and scientific exploration under the stars event.

It’s your Arizona – discover the culture of the Pima & Maricopa tribes, see the night sky during The Geminids meteor shower and enjoy an evening of storytelling, artisans and science while exploring the connection between native tribal communities and the night sky.

• Listen to celebrated stories from the ancient cultures of the Pima and Maricopa tribes, told by Tim Terry, honored Storytelling and Song Program host
• Take a tour of the night sky, led by Arizona Science Center Dorrance Planetarium staff
• Check out the night sky through telescopes provided by the East Valley Astronomy Club
• Discover the ancient connections between stars and local tribes
• Explore hands-on astronomy activities
• Interact with cultural artisans as they share their native arts and crafts

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12th, 5 – 9 p.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, 5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, Arizona 85226. (go through the light at 48th Street and continue down the Sonoran Desert Drive past Aji Spa)

Make a night of it…come for the event and stay for the night:  The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is offering a special $99 resort rate available for this special event. Reserve your guest room and take advantage of this tremendously low rate by calling 602-225-0100 and mention the STAR09 promotional code.

Published on behalf of Arizona Science Center, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Gila River Indian Community.

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