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The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

Día de los Muertos: Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era

Historic celebration is gaining traction across borders and cultures

President picks scholars with Arizona ties to chair endowments for arts, humanities

A University of Arizona alum and ASU professor tapped to lead federal agencies promoting the arts and humanities.

Art by incarcerated people going on display at UA Museum of Art

The exhibit is part of a prison education program that started in 2017.

Museum Series Supports Emerging Native American Artists

Pairs emerging artists with experienced potters and basket weavers from all over the Southwest.

Show Features Art as Freedom from Confinement

UA Honors College blends words, movement and visual performance to celebrate life "Unbarred."

De Kooning Painting Found, More Than 30 Years After Heist

'Woman - Ochre' was stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art in 1985, a baffling mystery for police and art historians.

O'odham Dances: 'This Is The Way We Begin and End Things'

A creative collaboration combining film, poetry and Southwestern flavor debuts Tuesday in Tucson.

Author: Right to Vote Still One of the Most Contested

Ari Berman will discuss 'Give Us the Ballot' at Tucson Festival of Books.

Tucson's African Community Celebrates Black History

UA Professor has seen "significant growth and development" in Tucson's black community

Wildfire Season Rages on at University Museum of Art

'Fires of Change' exhibit explores fire as necessary and rejuvenating force.

After 30 Years, Fate of Stolen UA Painting Remains a Mystery

Willem de Kooning's Woman Ochre, sliced out of its frame, may be worth up to $160 million.

Annual Chinese Culture Festival Under Way in Tucson

Residents can take in music, culture, language and other topics.

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