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.
Arizona Spotlight for January 22, 2016
From StoryCorps, 10-year old Zoe shares thoughts on politics and race; what is the community story project "Dimelo" all about?; Patricia Ward Kelly honors the legacy of her husband Gene Kelly; singer Lizz Wright plays the Tucson Jazz Festival.
Arizona Spotlight for January 15, 2016
StoryCorps in Tucson preents a grandfather's tale of adventure during World War II; new biography tells the story of the first American woman to become a doctor; Tucson unemployed look for work "Under the Sun".
Arizona Spotlight for January 8, 2015
Ron & Nancy Barber remember the aftermath of January 8, 2011; one of the oldest buildings in Arizona gets a facelift; a preview of the 2016 Jewish International Film Festival including "Mister Kaplan" and "Enter the Faun".
A Faraway Desert: Waila Music Solidifies Roots
What does tradition mean to those attending the Waila Festival?
Love, Christmas and Guns
Recently arrived Tucson playwright organizes the first solo theater festival in the city with a diverse cast of guest artists.
Stairwell Session: Carlos Arzate
Tucson singer / songwriter unveils his spirit through music, and looks ahead to a long career trajectory.
"Double Digits: The Story of a Neighborhood Movie Star"
Documentary tells the story of R.G. Miller, a one-man-band filmmaker who has spent three decades doing what he loves, even if few others take notice.
Arizona Spotlight for December 11, 2015
A woman skydiving pioneer tells how her adventure began; a new documentary tells the story of a unique backyard filmmaker; visit the Saint Cecilia recording studio in downtown Tucson; and a Stairwell Session with Carlos Arzate.
Arizona Spotlight for December 4, 2015
A tale from StoryCorps; Reid Anderson from the jazz trio The Bad Plus; Ray Campas from Hollywood Barber College; the Owl and Panther Project.
Steven Wright Takes Comedy Seriously
From stand-up to acting, writing, directing and producing, veteran comic says he feels lucky to create and explore in different mediums.
Arizona Spotlight for November 13, 2015
'Nam Jam marks 28 years of veteran brotherhood; veteran, folksinger & teacher Clyde Appleton remembered; Steven Wright takes his comedy seriously; voices form the 2015 All Souls Procession.
The 8th Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight
Turn down the lights and turn up your speakers for a seasonal collection of stories that will thrill and chill!
Arizona Spotlight for October 16, 2015
Voices for the Cure; documentary details transgender Tucsonan's story; stage & screen legend Rita Moreno; comedian Lisa Landry comes to town; desert marauders make for interesting neighbors.
Arizona Spotlight for October 2nd, 2015
Remembering "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" with stars Ellen Burstyn and Diane Ladd; the challenges of being the first in your family to attend college, Chris Dashiell previews the first Tucson Festival of Films.
