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Touch of Grey members, from left, Don Lightfoot, Ken Sylvia (Left center), Ken Sylvia and Bill Archambeau.

Singing That Never Goes Out of Style

Jan 18, 2012 Barbershop quartet Touch of Grey shares close vocal harmonies
Amex MLK Roads to Memphis

AZ Illustrated: MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012

Jan 16, 2012 MLK Day of Service grant for Tucson's Nonviolent Legacy Project
A new memorial, quietly erected in the days before the tragedy's anniversary, marks the place where six died and 13 more were wounded.

One Year Later, Tucson Prepares to Honor a Tragedy

Jan 8, 2012 On the first anniversary of the January 8, 2011 shooting, Arizonans gather for vigils, memorials
The Wilhelm family found peace and closeness in Arizona's wine country.

Web Feature: In Wine and War

Dec 7, 2011 Two Gulf War veterans find a new start in Arizona’s wine country
The One Sacred Nation Healing/Fallen Warrior program brings a Native American perspective to recovery from substance abuse and other addictions.

Web Feature: Finding a Native Way to Heal

Nov 16, 2011 Two counselors turn to Native American practices to help people battling addiction
Celebrating the beauty, craftsmanship, and audio nuances of acoustic and electric guitars, the University of Arizona Museum of Art presents Good Vibrations: The Guitar as Design, Craft and Function.

Exhibit Tunes In to Guitarmaking History

Nov 1, 2011 "Good Vibrations" offers glimpse at the instrument and its construction, from 16th-century Europe to present-day Tucson
An in-depth look at the University of Arizona Dance program.

Dancers Pursue Perfection in Balanchine Ballet

Oct 27, 2011 UA students stage demanding piece choreographer George Balanchine once called "everything I know about the classical ballet in 15 minutes”
Since 1974, Benson's Singing Wind Bookstore has lured students of the Southwest well off the beaten path.

Web Feature: A Bookstore at the End of the World

Oct 12, 2011 On a remote ranch outside Benson, a librarian tends a unique collection—and a devoted following

Arizonans Reflect on 9/11 With Sadness, Hope, Unity

Sep 9, 2011 Remembering those who died, educating about diversity, coming together
Out of the economic chaos of the Great Depression emerged the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which forever changed both the country and the young men who enrolled.

"Not a Single Day Without a Job"

Aug 25, 2011 Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps left an indelible legacy in Southern Arizona
Navajo father and son

Culture Clash: Navajo Traditions vs. Economic Development

Aug 12, 2011 Nation President Shelly pushes alternative energy, technology to draw jobseekers back to reservation
Aryon Williams, Jr. was released from death row in July 2011 after serving two decades behind bars.

Life After Death Row

Aug 10, 2011 For many former inmates, the walk beyond bars can be tougher than it seems
Across Southern Arizona, hundreds of unsolved murders await answers.

Living with a Cold Case

Jun 23, 2011 Homicide survivors face difficult journey when questions go unanswered
Tucson Magnet High School, 400 N. Second Ave.

Tucson Ethnic Studies Program Out of Compliance with State Law

Jun 15, 2011 State Superintendent decides, TUSD ethnic studies supporters react
Since 1969, Friends of the Pima County Library has donated more than $1 million and countless books to the Pima County library system.

Locals Unite for Literacy

Jun 6, 2011 Thousands of volunteers keep Tucson's library system alive--and lively

Web Feature: A Labor of Love

May 19, 2011 An entrepreneur devotes the last years of his life to a Tucson Mountains outpost

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