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Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus.

Episode 125: Local Law Enforcement Responds to Trump's Immigration Actions

Plus, black student leaders on misguided idea of 'post-racial' society; the UA Conference on Aging; the future of the Arizona Geological Survey.
People mill about on a Friday outside of the Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Islamic Center Invites Students to Interfaith Conversation

Students of different faiths have already RSVP'ed to the event.
True Concord Voices and Orchestra.

True Concord Voices and Orchestra Gets $500K Gift

The money will be used to commission five new works in five years.

Take a Break in Tiger's Tap Room

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An endangered species update; Digna Theatre Company combines art with human rights; Adiba Nelson essay; and sculptor Barbara Grygutis honored with new book.
Downtown Tucson at night.

Dillinger Days Will Close Roads in Downtown Tucson

The event commemorates the capture of the notorious bank robber in Tucson.

The Fearless Jazz of Dee Dee Bridgewater

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two local churches make room for Central American refugees; electronic music emerges from virtual space in Tucson; and an overview of the 2017 Tucson Jewish International Film Festival.
Shauna Anderson and Tim Lennon meet at La Cocina to plan the Tucson Women's March and Solidarity Rally, which will take place on January 22.

Can't Get to Women's March in DC? Go to Downtown Tucson

One of 281 sister marches taking place around the world.
Howe Gelb and band.

17,000 Expected at Tucson Jazz Festival, Opening Thursday

Third annual event aims to attract visitors in slow tourism month.

Vanishing Sand at the Grand Canyon

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 2017 Arizona legislature starts work; exploring diction with Anna Risley; and film & stage stars Renèe Taylor & Joseph Bologna visit Tucson with "My Life on a Diet".
More than 2,000 supporters illuminated the University of Arizona mall during the Tucson vigil.

Sunday Commemoration Marks 6 Years Since Tucson Shooting

Events to commemorate the anniversary will take place over the coming week.

The Drum & The Story: "Why the Owl Flies at Night"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Closer Look at Arizona's Electoral College; Saying Farewell to 2016 with Stories of Loss and Hope; Video Game Nostalgia at the Holidays.

Tucsonans Seek Civility: Engage with Those in Disagreement

Efforts ongoing to bridge divisive election cycle; 'don't depend on our leaders.'

Tucson's DeGrazia Gallery Hosts Fiesta de Guadalupe

Festival is free and open to the public this Sunday, with music, dance, performance.

George Takei's "Allegiance" Has a Message for America

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson organic farm with a mission; and the harmonious sound of The Reveille Men's Chorus.
The Winter 2015 Fourth Avenue Street Fair.

Street Fair Taking Over Fourth Avenue This Weekend

The semi-annual event brings visitors, money and traffic to central Tucson.

The Search Is On for Tucson's Next Poet Laureate

Nominations are being accepted until Feb. 1.

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