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Arizona Spotlight for November 28, 2014

Nov 27, 2014 Jewish History Museum exhibit explores "A Stolen Life"; poet Logan Phillips considers the meaning of "Sonoran Strange"; John Doe talks about creating a punk rock legend with X.
Singer Exene Cervanka, guitarist Billy Zoom, bassist & singer John Doe and drummer DJ Bonebrake - the founding members of X.

John Doe of X

Nov 27, 2014 Hear about the origin of a punk rock legend, and re-imaging X's music for the next phase of a four-decade career.

Hélène Berr: A Stolen Life

Nov 27, 2014 Holocaust scholar says there is much to learn from the recovered journal of a French Jewish woman who died in a concentration camp five days before liberation.

Arizona Spotlight for November 21, 2014

Nov 21, 2014 Tucson program hopes to break down language barriers; Ben Jaffe talks New Orleans sound & style; a history of small-time Hollywood studios.
Thomas Edison's first movie studio

The Movie Studio System, Part III

Nov 20, 2014 Fim writer Chris Dashiell looks at the legacy of the smaller production houses that still managed to make a major contribution to the Hollywood golden age.
The proud ambassadors for a century of New Orleans music, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Nov 20, 2014 Bassist and musical director Ben Jaffe talks about being an ambassador for the New Orleans sound and spirit.
Volunteer tutor Kathy Zuodar teaches a group of students the difference between "could" and "would."

Tucson Program Hopes to Break Language Barriers, Help Immigrants Thrive

Nov 20, 2014 Literacy Connects' English Acquisition for Adults has been around for decades helping people transition into a new life on American soil.

Arizona Spotlight for November 14, 2014

Nov 14, 2014 15-year-old becomes part of a family after years in foster care; Sandra Bernhard always speaks her mind; Martin Short loves making people laugh.

Martin Short: Loving the Laughter

Nov 14, 2014 The third amigo shares memories from his early career, and explains the origins of his most beloved characters.

Sandra Bernhard: Loud and Proud

Nov 14, 2014 Comedian and actress brings her own personal playground "Sandyland" to Rialto Theatre, invites her audience to enjoy the ride.
Tyler (second from left) celebrating his adoption into the Woelfle family with his new parents and siblings.

Foster Teen Officially Joins a Family

Nov 14, 2014 Teenagers like 15-year-old Tyler often overlooked when it comes to adoption 'but they still need love,' says his new dad, Ben Woelfle.

Arizona Spotlight for November 7, 2014.

Nov 7, 2014 A look of results of this year's elections; UA professor is responsible for translating the works of acclaimed Japanese author; is there a health benefit to laying flat on your back for a few minutes?; Greenland musician sprouts roots in Tucson.

Spotlight Session: Nive Nielsen

Nov 6, 2014 Greenland folk-pop singer builds musical bridge to Tucson; creates harmonious blend of fanciful melodies and lyrics.

Writing with Murakami's Words

Nov 6, 2014 UA professor on translating the work of Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami.
Authors of Repose: The Potent Pause, Victoria Shamas, Ph.D. and Jhan Kold.

Repose - The Potent Pause

Nov 6, 2014 Tucson residents' new book recommends lying on your back for a surprising number of mental and physical health benefits.

THE HAUNTED HALLOWEEN SHOW 2014

Oct 31, 2014 Every year, Arizona Spotlight presents a chilling collection of stories that highlight the scary side of Southwestern life, from barrio ghosts to late night TV terrors to mysterious things lurking by the roadside.

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