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Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars presents more than 70 of the most extraordinary and sought-after string instruments from iconic European makers of the 16th to the 19th century. Spectacular violins, guitars, lutes, and bows show how exceptionally skilled makers elevated fine string instruments into timeless masterpieces that remain astonishing today.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

4725 E. Mayo Blvd.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

In 2024, the Heard Museum received a landmark gift of the Jerry Jacka archive, which makes us stewards of one of the largest and most consequential collections of documentary photography of Native American artists in the Nation. The Heard presents Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka, an original exhibition that features Jacka’s portraits of iconic American Indian artists paired with examples of their artwork from the museum’s collection.
Experience images of artists, primarily from the American Southwest, engaged in a range of activities related to traditional cultural practices including weaving, pottery, kachina-carving, and jewelry making. The exhibition also features images from his award-winning contributions to Arizona Highways Magazine. Jerry Jacka’s award-winning photography has profoundly influenced how generations of people think and feel about the people and landscapes of the American Southwest.



Heard Museum

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

Verde Canyon Railroad is proud to be a sponsor of the Phoenix-based wildlife rescue, Liberty Wildlife. All are welcome to visit Verde Canyon Railroad depot for Raptors at the Rails, an educational presentation on the patio on select dates 11:00am-12:45pm. This free event prior to the train’s 1:00 pm departure features close-up glimpses of Arizona raptors such as eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, falcons and kestrels, amazing residents of Liberty Wildlife’s educational program. During the summer months, Liberty shares cold-blooded creatures such as tortoises, lizards and snakes during "Reptiles at the Rails".

300 N. Broadway

Verde Canyon Railroad

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

August is in the books and we thank you all for a great turn out! Let's do it again in September and this time we will be cutting the ribbon and having a proper grand opening of our new building The Archwood at Eastlake. Don't miss out!

Events in Phoenix, United States

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

The Buy Black Marketplace by Archwood Exchange

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

The Buy Black Marketplace by Archwood Exchange

The Buy Black Marketplace by Archwood Exchange

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails

Raptors (or Reptiles) at the Rails