Stairwell Session: Mitzi Cowell
Listen to the sly, bluesy songs of one of Tucson's most in demand musicians
Arizona Spotlight for December 19th, 2014
New director of Tucson non-profit works to preserve plants and agricultural knowledge; local author explores mythical side of Tucson urban landscape; Stairwell Session featuring Mitzi Cowell.
Arizona Spotlight for December 12, 2014
Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto comes to Tucson; three "art dads" talk about staying true to their children and art; Camp Born This Way helps transgender youth find their identities; folklorist tells about telegrams sent from Old Pueblo to Vatican City.
The Lives and Loss of Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl
Friends of Derrick and Amy Ross organize benefit this weekend in their honor.
What's It Like to Be in Immigration Limbo?
2 years in detention, now 'waiting ... just waiting': brother and sister on opposite sides of the system.
Arizona Spotlight for December 5, 2014
Story of a brother and sister who experienced different sides of immigration system; Tucson author remembers teaching in one room schoolhouse, overcomes blindness to write new book of visual grammar; musical duo Nowhere Man and a Whisky Girl remembered.
Hélène Berr: A Stolen Life
Holocaust scholar says there is much to learn from the recovered journal of a French Jewish woman who died in a concentration camp five days before liberation.
John Doe of X
Hear about the origin of a punk rock legend, and re-imaging X's music for the next phase of a four-decade career.
Sonoran Strange: Our Captivating and Complicated Community
Tucson poet, artist and performer Logan Phillips releases new book inspired by the region.
Arizona Spotlight for November 28, 2014
Jewish History Museum exhibit explores "A Stolen Life"; poet Logan Phillips considers the meaning of "Sonoran Strange"; John Doe talks about creating a punk rock legend with X.
The Movie Studio System, Part III
Fim writer Chris Dashiell looks at the legacy of the smaller production houses that still managed to make a major contribution to the Hollywood golden age.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Bassist and musical director Ben Jaffe talks about being an ambassador for the New Orleans sound and spirit.
Tucson Program Hopes to Break Language Barriers, Help Immigrants Thrive
Literacy Connects' English Acquisition for Adults has been around for decades helping people transition into a new life on American soil.
Arizona Spotlight for November 21, 2014
Tucson program hopes to break down language barriers; Ben Jaffe talks New Orleans sound & style; a history of small-time Hollywood studios.
Martin Short: Loving the Laughter
The third amigo shares memories from his early career, and explains the origins of his most beloved characters.
