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Rebecca Brukman. 11/26/12. Bikers cross the finish line at El Tour De Tucson.

El Tour Brings 1000s of Cyclists to Tucson Streets Saturday

The event will create rolling road closures around Tucson.
The All Souls procession in Downtown Tucson.

New Route for Sunday's All Souls Procession

Annual event draws an estimated 150,000 people to downtown Tucson.
Alexis Rivera and José Luis Puerta are members of Grupo Rikén, which plays traditional music from Puerto Rico and other places.

Tucsonans Join Forces to Help Puerto Rico

Fundraiser hopes to provide needed cash to the island.
The marching band attracts students from all grades who play various instruments.

Anniversary Celebration Brings Marching Band's Past and Present In Step

Catalina Foothills High School reunites current and former band members for its 25th year.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

National Public Lands Day Brings Chance to Enjoy the Outdoors, Give Back

Federal land managers are looking for volunteers to help with restoration and improvement projects near Tucson.
Art is prevalent in the community of Oracle where dozens of artists live and work.

Art Tour Celebrates Silver Anniversary in Oracle

Event, in its 25th year, showcases artists and contributes to the local economy.
The Winter 2015 Fourth Avenue Street Fair.

Street Fair Brings Visitors, Closes Streets in Midtown This Weekend

Event draws nearly 300,000 people to the shopping district twice each year.

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".

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.
Rebecca Brukman. 11/26/12. Contestants participate in annual El Tour De Tucson bike race.

Thousands of Cyclists Will Hit the Road Saturday For El Tour

The race brings thousands of riders, millions in economic impact each year.
The Tomateros de Culiacán practice the day before the Mexican Baseball Fiesta gets underway.

Sixth Annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta Gets Underway Thursday

Event strives to re-create in Tucson the environment of Mexico's top league.
Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Music Festival Begins 33rd Season

Longstanding event began after a long hike and a request for music.
The international border fence in the Arizona desert.

'Common Ground on the Border' Celebrates Region's Culture

Community group wants to defuse tension about U.S.-Mexico border

Arizona Spotlight for January 29, 2016

Listen to the first Arizona Spotlight to be recorded in front of a live audinece, on Jan. 24, 2016 at the historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson.

All Souls: Tucson's Annual Celebration of Life and Death

2015 procession estimated to be the largest in event's 25-year history.

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