Arizona Spotlight - Episodes

Barrios & Barriers: The Tucson Civil Rights Era

May 5, 2011 This Arizona Public Media documentary recounts Tucson’s civil rights movement through a collection of personal experiences.

Ranching's Risky Business in Southern Arizona

Apr 27, 2011 Local ranchers say they want more resources and protection on the border to cope with illegal immigration.

Blue Man Group

Apr 26, 2011 Blending music, humor, surrealism and technology in unexpected ways, Blue Man Group performs five shows in Tucson starting April 29th. Listen to an interview with Blue Man Mark Frankel!

STRONGMAN

Apr 13, 2011 Meet Zachary Levy, the filmmaker behind a new independent documentary about modern-day strongman Stanless Steel, a man holding onto his dreams with both hands.

Meet Tucson's Muslim Diaspora

Apr 8, 2011 The local Muslim community boasts a broad diversity, and seeks to redress misconceptions about Islam.

New Weather Service Science Officer Settles In, Talks Upcoming Weather

Apr 8, 2011 An early fascination with the monsoon, and an early prediction of this year's rain

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Meets The Del McCoury Band

Apr 5, 2011 Musical legends from two different worlds - jazz and bluegrass - join forces for a concert at Centennial Hall on April 9th.

Michael York and "Lisztian Loves"

Mar 29, 2011 The acclaimed actor visits Tucson to portray composer Franz Liszt in a world premiere production from Chamber Music Plus on April 3rd, featuring the virtusoso pianist Andre Watts.

The Archeological Treasures of Homolovi State Park

Mar 23, 2011 Discover a place in Northern Arizona that is sacred land to the Hopi, a budget-troubled state park, and a storehouse of ancient relics.

Bernadette Peters sings with the Tucson Symphony

Mar 11, 2011 The stage and screen diva talks about her upcoming Tucson concert, her passion for the songs of Stephen Sondheim, and her love of dogs.

How Lisa Napoli Found Her "Radio Shangri-La"

Mar 11, 2011 A mid-life crisis sent this successful public radio producer to Bhutan, where she helped establish the nation's first youth-oriented community radio station.

Web Feature: Saving the Mountain View

Feb 25, 2011 On Ft. Huachuca, one community group fights to preserve a long-forgotten piece of black history

Paula Poundstone on the Craft of Comedy

Feb 17, 2011 The comedian reflects on over 30 years of making audiences laugh as she returns to Tucson for a Feb. 19 show at Centennial Hall.

A Brief History of Segregation

Feb 10, 2011 Explore the legacy of segregation, and the uphill journey that many African Americans had to make to get an equal education no more than a generation or two from today.

Putting Tree Workers To The Test

Jan 31, 2011 Championship tests climbing and safety skills, but most competitors focus on the fun.

Peripheral Vision

Jan 14, 2011 Hear an essay by Jacquelyn Jackson, an eye-witness to the events of January 8th.

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