Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades

Part III: Coffee & Culture, 1997-2006

Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 3:00PM

The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

This era saw a blossoming of culture in Kayenta—with the opening of local gathering spaces like Xetava Gardens Café and the arrival of public art, music, and galleries. We revisit the emergence of Kayenta as not just a place to live, but a place to exchange ideas and celebrate creativity.

The Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades

Celebrating a Vision. Honoring a Legacy. Inspiring the Future.

The Kayenta 100 Project is a living history initiative honoring the first five decades of the Kayenta community in southern Utah. From its bold beginnings in the 1970s to its emergence as a vibrant hub for culture, design, and desert living, this five-part series invites residents and visitors alike to reflect on the people, projects, and ideas that shaped Kayenta’s unique story. Through storytelling, archival media, open discussions, and interactive experiences, each chapter highlights a transformative era in Kayenta’s evolution.

We invite you to help us tell the story of our Kayenta community. Do you have old photos, home videos, newspaper clippings, or keepsakes connected to Kayenta? Or a personal story about your own experiences here? If you do, get in touch with Wil! You can email him at Wil@KayentaArts.com. 

Another way you will be able to share your Kayenta Story is at each Kayenta 100 Event, where we will have a Story Booth set up! Your memories and materials bring our history to life. 

The Kayenta 100 Project is generously sponsored by Kayenta Homes & Properties