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Arizona Spotlight for January 24, 2014

Doc examines what led to SB 1070; host of Arizona Week talks immigration; trilingual 7-year-old; Black Sun Ensemble.

The Silver Screen vs. The Handheld Screen

Film writer Chris Dashiell reflects on how the cinematic experience changed as movies transition from theaters to television to the palm of your hand

Arizona Spotlight for January 17, 2014

Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen coming to Tucson; changes in cinematic experiences; Stairwell Session featuring Cyril Barrett.

Legendary Rock and Blues Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen

His finger picking technique is an important part of his individual style; best known for playing with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna

Arizona Spotlight for January 10, 2014

A look at the gardening project in Pueblo high; therapeutic horseback riding; mother speaks of losing daughter to cancer.

Pueblo High Builds Community Strength Through Gardening

High school students build relationships through intergenerational project in South Tucson.

The Return of Downton Abbey

Rebecca Eaton reflects on her 40-year career as producer of Masterpiece, including how Downton Abbey became her greatest success

Tales of Tucson: "All Souls Laid to Rest"

While searching for friends at the All Souls Procession, a woman encounters a masked man who may be more than he seems...

Arizona Spotlight for December 13th, 2013

Shelter for homeless women; author explains 'the hypocrisy footprint;' teacher talks common core standards; meet composer Brad Fiedel.

Borrowed Time - A Musical Journey

Find out why successful film composer Brad Fiedel decided to leave Hollywood behind in a quest to rekindle his artistic inspiration.

The Hypocrisy Footprint

Author Chris Cokinos tries to explain the logic behind what he calls the 'hypocrisy footprint' left by backyard pools in the arid Southwest

Arizona Spotlight for December 6th, 2013

Immigration detention separates family, the Planet Rabbit mobile gallery takes to the streets, and a Stairwell Session with Nancy McCallion.

Stairwell Session: Nancy McCallion

Local songwriter digs deep into her own experience to create music that blends traditions

Siblings Apart For Years, One US Citizen, Other Faces Deportation

Brother and sister are part of nationwide effort to fix "a broken immigration system;" born to same parents but in different countries.

Planet Rabbit

Learn about one artist's inspiration to take art out of the gallery and into local communities.

Program Provides Juvenile Offenders With Second Chance

YARDS is an educative nine-week program that teachers youth skills; in collaboration with Pima County's juvenile court system.

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