Children's Song & Dance Storytelling Program

PHOENIX - July 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Join Pueblo Grande Museum and Canyon Records artists, Radmilla Cody and Tony Duncan for a children’s Song and Dance Storytelling program on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Pueblo Grande Museum from 3 to 4 p.m.  This unique, interactive storytelling program is perfect for families with children of all ages.  Listen to stories of the Southwest followed by a hoop dancing performance and “how-to” with Tony Duncan, five time World Champion hoop dancer.  Grammy Nominee Radmilla Cody will share a couple of her favorite children’s books then perform songs from her children’s album “Precious Friends”, which include well loved classics with Navajo lyrics and original compositions for children.

This program is free and open to the public with limited seating.  For more information on this and upcoming Pueblo Grande Museum or Canyon Records events visit pueblogrande.com and canyonrecords.com.

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PuebloGrandeMuseum
4619 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-495-0901
www.pueblogrande.com
The Museum is located on the Southeast corner of 44th St. and Washington St.

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Additional Information for PuebloGrandeMuseum

Hours:  October through April – Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4:45 p.m.  CLOSED Sunday and Monday May through September and most major holidays

Admission:  Adults $6, Seniors (55+) $5, Children (6-17) $3, under 6 are Free and Children 17 and under are free on Sundays

Pueblo Grande Museum is located on a 1,000 year old archaeological site left by the Hohokam culture located just minutes from downtown Phoenix next to Sky Harbor International Airport.  This National Historic Landmark and Phoenix Point of Pride has been a part of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department since 1929, and is the largest preserved archaeological site within Phoenix.  Easily accessible by the Sky Train and the Light Rail, the museum is open 7 days a week October through April, and closed Sundays and Mondays, May through September.  

A fully accessible 2/3 mile trail takes you through a prehistoric Hohokam archaeological village site with a partially excavated platform mound, ballcourt, and replicated prehistoric houses.  There are three galleries to visit while at the Museum.  The main gallery displays artifacts of the Hohokam and discusses the Pueblo Grande village site.  The children’s hands-on gallery has activities to help kids learn about the science of archaeology.  And the changing gallery features exhibits on various topics from archaeology, southwest cultures, and Arizona history.  For authentic Native American gifts, art, and jewelry, the Museum Store has something for all tastes and budgets.

Throughout the year, Pueblo Grande Museum has programming for adults, children, and families, which include archaeology classes for kids, arts and crafts workshops, hikes, and lectures.  The Museum also holds annual events, such as the Indian Market, children’s summer programs, a Native Art & Rug Auction, Ancient Technology Day and more to please all ages and interests!  Pueblo Grande Museum is part of the Green Museums Accord committed to environmental sustainability and sustainable museum practices.

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Additional information for Performers

Radmilla Cody – Of the Tla’a’schi’i’(Red Bottom People) clan and born for the Naahilii (African-Americans), Cody is a Grammy Nominee, Native American Music Awards Winner, former Miss Navajo Nation, and an advocate against domestic abuse and violence.  In 2010, Radmilla was selected for NPR’s 50 Great Voices, a yearlong series featuring singers from all over the world. Recently, Radmilla was awarded the “Black History Makers Award 2012” from Initiative Radio, and was selected as the first Native American awards presenter at the 55^th GRAMMY Pre- Telecast Awards Ceremony.  She also received a Native American Music Award for Record of the Year for her album, Shi Keyah-Songs for the People.

Tony Duncan - Of the Apache and Arikara, Hidatsa and Mandan nations, Duncan incorporates both the Southwestern and Northern Plains styles of song and dance in his presentations.  Duncan is the leader of the Native American musical group Estun-Bah, an accomplished pow-wow dancer, and five-time World Champion Hoop Dancer who is consistently ranked among the top ten in the world.  He recently entertained First Lady Michelle Obama and her guests in Washington, D.C.  

Nominations for his recordings include:  
From Where the Sun Rises (Estun-Bah) Best International Album (Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards) and Earth Warrior (Tony Duncan, solo flute) Best Flute Album (Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards) and the Native American Music Awards (Best Flute Album and Record of the Year).

Awards:
2013-Artist of the Year-Native American Music Awards (Earth Warrior)