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Web Feature: Finding Sanctuary

A dancer seeking solace in the desert finds a home in Sanctuary Cove
Southern Arizonan Frances Causey co-produced this documentary aimed at exposing what she calls a corrupt system.

Did Someone Heist the American Dream?

Southern Arizona documentary filmmaker addresses economic crisis

Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?

A conversation with filmmaker Frances Causey about a new documentary that examines America's financial woes and the dwindling size of the middle class.

Drunk at the Funeral

A conversation with Tucson-based musician and composer Chris Black about the unique vision behind his latest work, an illustrated album of music for piano and percussion.
Lead Exhibit Curator of the Arizona State Museum Diane Dittemore shows us Native American baskets and talks about the hundreds of baskets from Apache, Hope, O'odham tribes and more that the museum will be exhibiting from April of this year until June next year.

World-Class Basketry Exhibit Opens Soon

Arizona State Museum will display collection of Native American artifacts
Former folk star Dolan Ellis has served as Arizona's official balladeer since 1966.

Web Feature: The Balladeer

A former folk music star devotes himself to saving Arizona’s songs
Calexico, featuring Joey Burns, will highlight the third annual Fiesta en el Barrio April 7.

Music: Festival en el Barrio Coming Soon

Calexico, other bands will play at Museum of Art, benefit community radio
Entertainer Ben Vereen, in Tucson to teach dance and for a March 31 performance, leads an effort to help young entertainers find their way.

Song, Dance Man Vereen Seeks Up and Comers

Visiting Tucson for concert, he stops at Tucson High, offers his help
The Zoppé family circus has existed for 170 years. Sixth generation performer Giovanni Zoppé plays Nino the Clown.

Circus Tradition Continues for 7 Generations

What's it like to grow up in the circus? Find out from Giovanni Zoppé how the Zoppé Family Circus is honoring and preserving their family's colorful history.
Artist Frida Kahlo.

Frida Kahlo Photo Exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art

Famed Mexican artist 'presents her persona,' curator says of intimate shots
Sharon O'Brien (left), artistic director for Stories That Soar, and Mary Anderson (right), principal of Lineweaver Elementary School

Teachers' Voices with Sharon O'Brien and Mary Anderson

Find out the inspiration behind Stories That Soar, a Tucson non-profit that lets children use their imagination and share their stories with the world.
Seashell Radio was / is / will be the quartet of (from left to right) Esmé Schwall, Fen Ikner, Courtney Robbins, and Cassie Van Gelder

Seashell Radio

Their new album 'Slick Machine' documents a season of change for one of the Tucson music scene's most popular bands.
Actress, singer, and producer Lucie Arnaz

Lucie Arnaz

She grew up in the spotlight as the daughter of two of America's most famous entertainers, and now Lucie Arnaz is celebrating her Latin roots with a pair of concerts in Tucson.
Penn Jillette and Teller stand outside their theater at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Teller Speaks!

In a rare interview, the quieter half of Penn & Teller shares secrets from his life of danger as one of the world's greatest illusionists.

Web Feature: Fulfillment in Fleece

Arizona families find joy in alpacas
"The Land of Painted Caves", the sixth & final book in Jean Auel's epic 'Earth's Children' series, was published in 2011

Author Jean M. Auel

The creator of the prehistoric world of The Clan of the Cave Bear series talks about the inspiration for her work.

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