Arizona Spotlight

"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.

Mar 26, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A SandHill Day" by nature writer Rebekah Doyle; and the final essay from "The Class of 2024" about how teens help each other through difficult times.

Naian González Norvind as Corina and Cristo Fernández Carlos in the movie "Corina".

The new film "Corina" offers a compassionate look at living with anxiety.

Mar 19, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Book I Love" from the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books; "The Class of 2024" continues; and Mary Jo Pollack shares the story of earning her driver's license in 1964.

"Back to the Heart" - Gabrielle Pietrangelo celebrates the end of a 4-year journey with a new album.

Mar 13, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson architect Paula Holmes at 100, a woman always ahead of her time; and Lilliona from "The Class of 2024" shares an essay about growing up in the digital age.

Photo titled, "Majestic Sunrise," taken at Zion National Park by Tim H. Murphy.

Two new books that bring important histories to light.

Mar 5, 2025 Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".

Students from "The Class of 2024" after performing their essays.

The Class of 2024: Student essays about graduating in a time of uncertainy.

Feb 26, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: TIHAN provides kindness and support to those living with HIV or AIDS; and a new Ten-Minute Drama.

Rogue Theatre's "Marjorie Prime" creates a conversation about what it means to be human in the age of AI.

Feb 19, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding canyons on the moon; and more voices from The Class of 2024.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers brings songs of love to Tucson.

Feb 13, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Marquez Price's new book "The Backcourt" examines the bonds of family, friendship, and teamwork; and Luis shares what the first year of both high school and the COVID-19 pandemic was like for him in "The Class of 2024".

"Photographing with respect": How Tim H. Murphy creates unforgettable portraits of Indigenous dancers

Feb 5, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Stories that Soar!" asks that we look for beauty beyond the screen; and an essay series "The Class of 2024" begins.

Camryn Hamm in Arizona Theatre Company’s production of “Blues in
the Night."

"Clickety-clack's, a-echoin' back, The Blues in the Night" at Arizona Theatre Company.

Jan 29, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Old Pueblo Playwrights take stories to the stage in their New Play Festival; and the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair celebrates its 70th anniversary.

Micky Dolenz is the drummer and vocalist of the 1960s rock band, "The Monkees".

Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

Jan 23, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.

Trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis will be performing in the Tucson Jazz Festival at the Rialto Theatre on Sunday, January 19th.

Delfeayo Marsalis brings New Orleans jazz to Tucson.

Jan 15, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Three emerging local jazz musicians; and storyteller Jess Losoya shares a story about freedom.

Dominique Eade, Dweezil Zappa, and Vicki Lawrence (from left to right).

Stars who are coming to Tucson.

Jan 8, 2025 Jazz singer Dominique Eade, rocker Dweezil Zappa, and comedy legend Vicki Lawrence all bring their talents to The Old Pueblo.

Festive luminarias light the path through the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

"Growing Tradition": A story about a dazzling display of lights and community.

Dec 19, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet Glenda Bonin a storyteller, magician and puppeteer who shares her "Sleigh Bells" story.

Brad Biddlecome (left) and Mari White (right) stand outside of ArtWorks. ArtWorks is a day program where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can practice and learn art.

Artists from ArtWorks bring their ideas of home to "Won't You Be My Neighbor?".

Dec 12, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Tucson Bird Alliance will be making a difference in 2025; and actor and history buff Fred Pitts brings his one-man show "Aren't You..?" to Tucson.

People cycling, wrenching, playing, and relaxing in an illustration donated to the BICAS Art Auction. BICAS will auction the donated items on December 7th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the BICAS shop.

How BICAS bridges bicycles, art and community.

Dec 5, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Ittai Sopher, a former Arizona Spotlight producer who became a "Jeopardy" champion; Marquez Price on the value of doing a digital detox; and "Stories that Soar!" features young kids thinking about big emotions.

Kids from the cast of "Cinderella" from Spotlight Community Theater. "Cinderella" plays December 5th through the 8th at the theater.

Spotlight Community Theater's production of "Cinderella".

Nov 28, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A tale of true love that started in Tucson in 1943 that continues today; and historian David Leighton shares the history of the Reid Park Zoo..

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