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  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    American Medicine – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Free

    The practice of medicine has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that the world began to fully understand how diseases and infections originated and could be controlled. In 1950 global life expectancy was 46 years, today it is over 73 years. In the U.S. it has gone from 69 to nearly 80 years. We will explore the evolution of medicine and take a close look at the structure and function of the medical industry today and the future effects of such influences as artificial intelligence.

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    Phoenix Art Museum Presents Eric Fischl Art

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Free

    Phoenix Art Museum's Master Docent Alice Bazlen will connect you with artist Eric Fischl, and with each other, through Eric's narrative paintings that explore universal themes including memories of growing up, family relationships, anxieties about the future, and social taboos.

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    Scottsdales Mysteries: Nightmare in McCormick Ranch

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Free

    Prepare for a deep dive into a homicide from the 1980s that divided friends and relatives. Could a Scottsdale man kill his wife while in a ‘disassociated state’ and not be a further threat to society? Explore the consequences in response to this case that received national attention. presented by local historian Bruce Wall—former Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Police Aide.

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    Cactus Shadows AP Art Show Opening and Exhibit

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Youth

    Come celebrate a new Art Show & Reception for students from Cactus Shadows High School.  Enjoy viewing original works from four (4)  AP students.  The Cactus Shadows AP Art Show will be held in our Mesquite Studio where we showcase the creativity and talent of our community youth.

  • Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

    Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Animals & Critters

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. About this session: "Cats, flies, dogs and so much more have made an impact in art. Come see what I found! Do you have art with an animal in it? Bring it along."

    Get Tickets $10.00
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    Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with Roger Naylor

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Youth

    Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 and author and travel writer Roger Naylor will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. Arizona is the state that saved Route 66 and Naylor will tell that remarkable story. Learn about the astounding scenery, small town getaways, and mom-and-pop eateries that are still found along the Arizona portion of the Mother Road.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Featured Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artist Series – Featuring George Gruel

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series—a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Photographer George Gruel.

  • Featured Exclusive Lectures

    Talking Code with a Secret Weapon- Navajo Code Talkers

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    Come join us to hear award-winning writer and current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Laura Tohe tell the history of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII -- a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military that would save many American lives.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Cave Creek and the Arizona Cattle Business- Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    Cattle is one of the original "Five C’s”, joining Copper, Citrus, Climate and Cotton, that formed the original foundation of the Arizona economy. The land area from Cave Creek, extending North clear to today’s Interstate 40, was not only home to the largest cattle ranch in the Southwest United States, but home to the deadliest range war.

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    VIP PREVIEW EVENT – Navajo Rug & Jewelry Festival

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    You are invited to an exclusive opportunity to preview and purchase hundreds of handmade Navajo rugs and jewelry before they go on sale to the public.

    Get Tickets $50.00
  • Featured Navajo Rug and Jewelry Show – February 20-23

    Navajo Rug and Jewelry Show – February 22-23

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    Our annual Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show is truly a memorable cultural awareness event that we're privileged to experience in our area. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts -- and experience Native music, weaving demonstrations & stories, and cultural teachings. 100% of all proceeds directly support the Navajo Elders and help reduce the extreme poverty and hardship they face on the Navajo Reservation.

  • Featured Navajo Rug and Jewelry Show – February 20-23

    Navajo Rug and Jewelry Show – February 22-23

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    Our annual Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show is truly a memorable cultural awareness event that we're privileged to experience in our area. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts -- and experience Native music, weaving demonstrations & stories, and cultural teachings. 100% of all proceeds directly support the Navajo Elders and help reduce the extreme poverty and hardship they face on the Navajo Reservation.

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    Phoenix Art Museum Presents Kids Say The Darndest Things…about Art

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Docent Lisa Spahr shares the joys of guiding children through Phoenix Art Museum’s collections. Kids view art with fresh, honest perspectives—sometimes funny, sometimes poignant—helping us see familiar works in new ways. This talk highlights iconic pieces paired with insights from our youngest visitors

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    The Roots of Rock and Roll

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    Join Music Man Jeff Weiner for The Roots of Rock and Roll! Discover how 1950s rock grew from rhythm and blues and other early styles. Hear the artists who inspired Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and more. Enjoy discussion, music clips, and plenty of toe-tapping fun!

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    Navajo Rug History Detectives

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Featured

    Join us with Dr. Eduardo Pagan and PBS History Detectives as they investigate the mystery behind an unusual Navajo rug. The story takes us to meet with a Navajo medicine man and a traditional Navajo weaver and to Crownpoint, New Mexico, long considered the center of Navajo weaving to discover if a weaver violated a taboo to create this rug.

  • Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

    Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette Series – Amazing Architecture

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. About this session: Come see the most expensive tulip art ever sold and how this flower impacted architecture.

  • Featured Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artist Series – Featuring Sandy Pendleton

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series—a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Sandy Pendleton - Glass.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Celebrating 250 years of America- Jim Serbert Lecture Series

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    Explore the early English colonies that lined North America’s Atlantic coast north of Florida. Though they made up a small part of Britain’s economy, the colonies thrived for 150 years. Loyal to the Crown yet fond of their independence, everything changed for the colonists after the French and Indian War.

  • Featured Amazing Artist Series

    Amazing Artist Series – Featuring Carlos Page

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series—a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Carlos Page - Metal, Wood, and Cement.

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Celebrating 250 years of America

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    The second in this four-part series explores the brief but pivotal time between the French and Indian War and the Declaration of Independence, as British policies erode colonial freedoms. Once-loyal subjects begin to question their status and consider separation from the rule of King George III.

  • Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

    Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette Series- Art of the Needle

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    History, Arts, and Culture

    Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. About this session: "I sewed most of my clothes growing up... but nothing like this! Come see amazing artwork with the needle. Bring special needlework you may have."

  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Celebrating 250 years of America

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    The third session of this four-part series explores the American Revolution. After years of conflict with British authority and limits on personal freedoms and self-rule, the colonists rebelled. We’ll discuss the bold Declaration of Independence and the challenges faced during this defining struggle for liberty.

  • Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Celebrating 250 years of America

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Exclusively Holland

    The final session of this four-part series explores America’s post-Revolutionary War struggles. Victory brought 13 independent states but little unity. We’ll examine the collapse of the Articles of Confederation and the monumental challenge of creating the U.S. Constitution to form a lasting nation.