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Arizona Spotlight for October 24, 2014

A two-time breast cancer survivor's story on Voices for the Cure; paying for Tucson's ever-expanding All Souls Procession; Tales of Tucson: "All Souls Laid to Rest"..

"Nebraska" Stars Bruce Dern and Stacy Keach

Two screen legends visit Tucson to talk about their friendship, careers, and meeting their audience at the 2014 Loft Film Fest.

Voices for the Cure with Sherrie Dobson

The story of a woman who listened to her body - and her mother - and caught her breast cancer early, now looks back at her experience in a way she never thought she would.

Arizona Spotlight for October 17, 2014

Acclaimed actors Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach in town for "Nebraska" screening at The Loft Film Fest; Voices for the Cure features story about listening to your body - and your mother.

Voices for the Cure with Claudia Arévalo

A cancer survivor, lawyer and new mom talks with her brother about the hard times ten years ago when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer.

Arizona Spotlight for October 10, 2014

A recap of issues dominating this year's general election; Claudia shares her experience with breast cancer striking at the worst possible time in Voices for the Cure.

Joshua Breakstone

The busy New York-based jazz guitarist brings sophisticated sound to Tucson, talks about musical heroes Leonard Bernstein, Jimi Hendrix & Frank Zappa.

Voices for the Cure with Kim Puete and Jennifer Wigle

Listen to two of the countless women whose lives have been touched by breast cancer share their story of courage, love, hope.

Borderlands Theater Tells Story of Jan. 8 Hero Daniel Hernandez

His memoirs serve as blue-print for "quintessential Tucson story," director of play says.

Arizona Spotlight for October 3, 2014

Tucson business report update; Voices for the Cure returns; Borderlands Theater presents new play; Tucson school district hopes to be more inclusive of transgender, gender creative students.

Flowing Wells Latest to Add Gender Identity to Non-Discrimination Policy

School district hopes to equip teachers, counselors, others with tools to best accommodate transgender, gender creative students.

Arizona Spotlight for September 26, 2014

Meet Tucson musician who made some wrong turns before he found his way; local trauma surgeon Dr. Peter Rhee talks new book; a place where every word counts.

Fire Prevention in the Chiricahuas

Chiricahua Mountains assist fire ecology research; they're the largest most biodiverse of Arizona's 'Sky Islands.'

The Aquabat Way

Christian Jacobs shares his joy and amazement over a career built on music, costumed characters, and comic book science fiction.

Chinese Culture Festival Returns

Lecture explores the cultural resonance of time telling; trio of young virtuoso musicians performs on traditional instruments.

Arizona Spotlight for September 19, 2014

Chiricahua Mountains assist fire ecology research; The Aquabats! lead singer talks fun and inspiration; exploring history of time-telling in China; traditional Chinese trio performs.

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