Arizona Spotlight for June 12, 2015
From drop out to graduate thanks to support and compassion; sharing stories with strangers about real life; positive body image vs. media representation; how and why cicadas make such a racket.
Old, Eccentric, Classic– Street Rod Has Broad Definition
Rodders Days brings car lovers together
Arizona Spotlight for May 22nd, 2015
Tucson Audubon Society director discusses goals; meet fifteen-year-old Mike and his Big Brother; three "art moms" discuss sharing creativity with their kids; Nancy McCallion sings "He's Gone".
Arizona Spotlight for May 15th, 2015
Truckers compete in state driving championship; visit a class that teaches laughter yoga; Bob Boze Bell talks about Billy the Kid and tall tales from Arizona history; plus the music of Nive Neilsen.
"Now en Español"
Documentary film explores Latina identity through the story of five actresses who provide Spanish voices for the American TV show "Desperate Housewives".
Group Seeks Funding to Restore San Xavier East Tower
Nonprofit 'Patronato' has $800,000, hopes to raise $3 million, finish project in five years.
Arizona Spotlight for April 24th, 2015
Director Kirby Dick discusses making "The Hunting Ground" about sexual assault on college campuses; Tucson High alumni celebrate their 70th class reunion; ecologist, author and MacArthur Fellow Gary Paul Nabhan shares his love of growing things.
MacArthur Fellow Gary Paul Nabhan
Scientist, food activist and writer raises awareness and enthusiam about plants, food, and a healthy environment.
Tucson High School's Class of 1945 Celebrates 70th Reunion
In their late 80s, former classmates lunch together - perhaps for the last time
Cyclovia Crowds To Take Over Downtown Streets
Twice-a-year free event boosts people-powered transportation
Arizona Spotlight for April 3rd, 2015
Attend a meeting for Nigerian immigrants living in Arizona; find out how Prom-o-Rama is helping make girls' prom dreams come true; meet linguist, poet, and MacArthur Fellow Ofelia Zepeda; and Interpol's drummer talks about keeping the music fresh.
The Figure Examined
A tour of masterpieces from the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation that are on display at the Tucson Museum of Art.
Arizona Westerns
Film writer Chris Dashiell looks back at two classic films made in Arizona that were influenced by the flavor of the Southwest in different ways.
Arizona Spotlight for March 13th, 2015
Meet a local man who overcame his illiteracy while in his 50s; all-around entertainer Ben Vereen reflects on a stellar career; author Elizabeth Evans explores friendship & betrayal in her novel "As Good as Dead"; National Pi Day gets a closer look.
"As Good as Dead"
An act of betrayal looms large in the latest novel from Tucson author & creative writing professor Elizabeth Evans.
