Voices of the River

We are proud to present Voices of the River, a free Heritage Square program featuring conservation photographer and author, Dave Showalter, and local artist and community activist, Yolanda Hart Stevens. This collaborative event will explore the confluence of art and environmental conservation, focusing on the essential role that water plays in both our natural ecosystems and our local communities.

Dave Showalter – Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado
Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter in an epic visual journey through the vast Colorado River watershed as he talks about his new book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado. Dave spent 5 years documenting the lifeforce of the river; the species that need it to survive, including humans; the riverkeepers working to protect it; and so much more. This is a story of hope, one that shows the resilience of watersheds, the life that water brings, and the epic journey of Dave and the Colorado River.

A photograph of the a smiling indigenous woman, with long dark hair, wearing a red scarf and glasses with black frames, and with a forest in the background.Yolanda Hart Stevens – Connections to Holistic Material: Native Culture Today and Tomorrow
Join Yolanda Hart Stevens as she talks about water, land, and the environmental challenges impacting Native communities. From birth to death, the mesquite tree is an integral part of life for many who call the desert home. The mesquite tree is just one of many holistic materials, elements of our natural environment, that are vital to sustaining Native culture and practices. But climate change and environmental degradation are changing the landscapes of Arizona. From the lack of water resources to the loss of mesquite trees, the future is uncertain.

This event is supported in part by Arizona Humanities.

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  • Directions & Parking

    Address: 602 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

    Heritage Square — with the Rosson House Museum, Visitor Center, Heritage Gallery, and the Shop the Square Museum Store — is located Heritage & Science Park on the Southeast corner of 6th Street and Monroe (1 block south of Van Buren and west of 7th Street) in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. A public parking garage–called Heritage Garage–is conveniently located on the Southeast corner of 5th Street and Monroe (please bring your parking garage ticket with you to be validated for a reduced parking fee).

    Bus routes 1, 3, and 7 all stop at Van Buren and 7th Street. Light rail stops at 3rd Street and Washington (west bound) and 3rd Street and Jefferson (east bound).

Event Info

When:
Sunday, November 3rd
– Presentations: 2:00-4:30pm
– Book Signing and Art demo and sale: 4:30-6:00pm
– VIP Reception: 6:00-7:00pm

Where:
Heritage Square Lath Pavilion (inside, upstairs Lath House)

Cost:
FREE


An overhead photo of a river in a canyon.

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There’s so much more to do!

While you’re at the Square for your event, don’t forget to check out our Museum Store and Visitor Center, our Walking Tour of Heritage Square, special programs and events, as well as the wonderful local businesses here at the Square – Stemistry, Que Sazón, The Diaspora Collective, and Pizzeria Bianco.

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A picture of Rosson House Museum at sunset.