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Luis Buñuel

Film reviewer Chris Dashiell says that some of the acclaimed Spanish director's best films were made in Mexico during the 1950's

Notes from the 'American Nile'

Book looks at natural, human history of Colorado River

Spotlight Session: Joey Burns of Calexico

Listen to some exclusive solo performances from Calexico's front man, along with an interview about the band's journey to New Orleans to make their new album "Algiers"

Latino Vote: Fact or Fiction?

Much talked about and much courted this past election, but what do we know about Latino voters and whether candidates reached them?

Steve Winwood: Five Decades Of Song

A conversation with the musician about his influences, a missing Hammond B3 organ, and an upcoming Tucson show.

Teachers' Voices with Bob and Sue Reavis

Married educators who say they have teaching in their blood reflect on the changes they've seen over almost four decades in the classroom.

Buddhist Sand Mandala First in Southern Arizona

Week-long creation process ends with dissolution ceremony in Santa Cruz River

CD 1: The Flavor of Arizona

New district larger, more diverse than several states

The 5th. Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight

BOO!! Are you ready for a new trick-or-treat bag of seasonal goodies designed to frighten and delight? Then click bravely and prepare yourself for the chills!

Divining Stories From Detritus

Found Magazine's Davy Rothbart, in Tucson recently, talks stories, strangers and found love letters

A Conversation With Maria Hinojosa

Her new documentary looks at democracy and the changing demographic in the U.S.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues

The Iskashitaa Harvesting Project

Refugees find kinship, community in harvesting Tucson’s unwanted food

The Latino Gap: Not Quite Trilingual

A young girl from Guatemala struggles with English after 5 years in public school, while speaking Spanish with friends and a Guatemalan dialect at home.

Director Takes on Three of the World's Deadliest Words

Film "It's a Girl" documents gendercide of female infants around the world

Tucson's Movie Theater History

Chris Dashiell looks back at the theaters that once thrilled Tucson audiences, from The Fox and The Rialto to memories of The Opera House and The Lyric.

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