If you've ever been to the Holland Center in December, you know we LOVE to decorate for the holidays! Come join us and have some fun getting into the holiday spirit!

Be sure to check out the Art Exhibit in the Quail Gallery from Local Artist, Carlos Frey before it's gone! Carlos's estate donated his entire collection of his own art as well as art from his friends to charity. We've had a very successful show here at the Holland Center and sold some beautiful pieces of art, but there are still some great ones left! The show is coming down [...]

Get ready to flutter into a world of butterfly and pollinator conservation! Natalie Melkonoff from the Desert Botanical Garden shares some exciting insights on the significance of pollinators, why they are under threat, and how we can each help protect these essential creatures from our homes and yards. Presented by Natalie Melkonoff, Plant and Insect Ecology Program Manager at Desert Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Desert Foothills Land Trust [...]

Get ready to jingle all the way with us! Join our incredibly talented music director, Kent Campbell, at the piano for a joyful holiday sing-along that'll make your heart sing and your spirits soar. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Gather your friends, family, and fellow carol enthusiasts for an afternoon of pure musical magic. We're bringing all your favorite carols to life with Kent's musical [...]

Oh, those French! Amazing Architecture outside the box!  Do you know there's a lake under the Paris Opera House!  Yup, come see. Nicolette is back for a new season with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings and connections. If you are seasoned enthusiast or newcomer, [...]

All your favorite vendors will be back for the 2nd year at the Holland Center...come see the new things they have! GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors.  For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .    

The Sonoran Arts League & the Holland Center are bringing together eight accomplished artists to share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes! Gail Haire is a contemporary Southwest artist who began her painting career after working in the marketing and sales field. She uses a rich palette [...]

Gothic Cathedrals stand majestic and proud in the heart of Europe. In this special Spotlight Series event, learn how these cathedrals come to be and what they represented for the people of the High Middle Ages. Join Dominique Flamm for a visual journey into these magnificent feats of art and architecture! Dominique graduated from the Ecole du Louvre in Paris studying art history and museology. She was an Art Lecturer [...]

Our December class is about reclaiming the magic of the holiday season.  Dealing with and letting go of grief, and expectations.  While the holidays feel like they need to be joyful and filled with family, the truth is you have the power to envision what happiness is and how to make your own joy.  Come hear about how to use a heart protection & anxiety buster technique and why it [...]

 Distilled spirits have been around for thousands of years, evolving from very simple liquor made from fermented grain, to the complex and expansive oak-aged beverages enjoyed around the world today.  We will explore its evolution through time examining the differences in cultures and processes, focusing on Irish and Scottish blends and comparing to American varietals.  We will explain the proper spelling of Whiskey or Whisky.  We will also examine the [...]