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Western Heritage Arena in Marana Hosts Bull Riding Practice

Young bull riders keep tradition alive practicing on Friday nights; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros enters final rounds this weekend.

Arizona Spotlight for February 21, 2014

Featured artist in Southwest Indian Fair; Fiesta de Los Vaqueros; the 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons

Interactive, Informative and Nearly Indestructible

Newly revamped Children's Museum Tucson gives exclusive look at how they entertain kids and survive the hard knocks.

Controversial Scientist Shares Theories of Collective Memory, Telepathy

AZPM's Vanessa Barchfield spoke with Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, whose thoughts have gained him devoted fans, but also many critics.

Arizona Spotlight for February 7, 2014

Author is "the world's most controversial scientist," a visit to Children's Museum Tucson; a reading by acclaimed author C.E. Poverman.

A Gentrifier in Menlo Park

Producer Aengus Anderson explores the issue of gentrification in Tucson.

Chinese-Americans Commemorate Lunar New Year in Old Pueblo

Year of the horse signifies success and prosperity they say; a 15-day celebration begins Friday.

Arizona Spotlight for January 31, 2014

Former Flagstaff mayor talks empowering women; "gentrification" in Tucson; Chinese New Year celebration; short story by AZ prison inmate.

State of the Union Address Live Coverage

PBS Newshour and NPR 89.1 radio will provide live coverage of President Obama’s State of the Union Address, Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m.

One, Dos, Drei: Tucson Girl Growing Up Trilingual

Thanks to parents who come from Germany, Mexico and school where 7-year-old learns English.

Celebrating the Life and Music of an Arizona Original

Black Sun Ensemble's final recordings released with help from a Tucson - Pima Arts Council grant.

New Doc Looks at Turbulent Debate Over Immigration in AZ

State of Arizona looks at controversial law SB 1070, its effects, the opinion of people on both sides of the spectrum.

Arizona Spotlight for January 24, 2014

Doc examines what led to SB 1070; host of Arizona Week talks immigration; trilingual 7-year-old; Black Sun Ensemble.

The Silver Screen vs. The Handheld Screen

Film writer Chris Dashiell reflects on how the cinematic experience changed as movies transition from theaters to television to the palm of your hand

Arizona Spotlight for January 17, 2014

Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen coming to Tucson; changes in cinematic experiences; Stairwell Session featuring Cyril Barrett.

Legendary Rock and Blues Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen

His finger picking technique is an important part of his individual style; best known for playing with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna

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