Surprise Events

There is always something exciting happening in Surprise! Whether it’s Spring Training at Surprise Stadium, pro tennis tournaments, food truck festivals, art exhibitions or big special events – our calendar is a place to find your adventure!

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POSTPONED - AZ Speaks: “Flying through Arizona: The Story of the First National Women’s Air Race” by Natalie J. Stewart-Smith

From March 01, 2023 11:00 am until March 01, 2023 12:00 pm
At Surprise City Hall
arts@surpriseaz.gov
https://surpriseaz.gov/arts
Categories: Arts & Cultural Events

In 1929, the first national women’s air race from Santa Monica, CA to Cleveland, OH passed through Arizona. Stopping in Yuma, Phoenix and Douglas, the intrepid fliers solidified their determination and sisterhood along these Arizona waypoints. Who were these aviators? What were their planes like in 1929? What challenges did they encounter along the way? And what about that telegram sent to pilot Thea Rasche, “Beware of sabotage?” There is much to explore!

This series is held in City of Surprise Council Chambers – 16000 N. Civic Center Plz.

Events are free, but registration is required at surpriseaz.gov/artssignup

This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities

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