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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
Your Vote 2012 AZPM Election Coverage

Bivens Drops U.S. Senate Bid

His departure leaves Tucsonan Carmona as sole Democrat in race
Reid Park Zoo Area Supervisor Sue Tygielski walks on the main part of the exhibit while Sundzu and his mother Samba walk around the training area.

Pachyderms Pack Into Reid Park Zoo

New $9.7 million dollar elephant exhibit opens Wednesday
Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

More M.D.s Needed Under New Health Law

Arizona already well short of national average for primary care physicians

AZ Week: Health Care Costs Unsustainable

Return to free market, economist says; fix Medicare, Medicaid, others say
Downtown Tucson.

Rio Nuevo Changes Get Senate Approval

Downtown businesses will get impact-fee waivers, quicker permitting
From left: Kelly, McSally, Sitton, Antenori.

CD8 GOP Candidates Forum: Secure the Border

4 discuss broad range of issues in 1-hour special; view it here
Southside Presbyterian Church historic photo of volunteers in the Sanctuary Movement, which began 30 years ago.

Sanctuary Movement: 3 Decades of Activism

Tucsonans mark decision to protect Central American refugees fleeing persecution
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
Black bear roaming in Huachuca Mountains (file photo)

Bear Season is Upon Us

First Southern Arizona sighting of the year occurred last week
The Islamic Center of Tucson's Weekend School helps Muslim children develop character and identity.

Islamic School: Loyalty to Religion, Country

No conflict between U.S. values 'and what we’re taught as Muslims,' educator says
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

AZ Week: 'Worst Is Over' in Housing Crunch

Foreclosures still high, but buyer demand and prices are rising, experts say
As part of the Van of Hope crew, medical assistant Georgia Lozano attends to Tucson's homeless alongside two nurse practitioners, a behavioral health therapist, and a medically-trained care coordinator.

Web Feature: Help on Wheels

Van of Hope takes healthcare on the road to serve the homeless
Pima Community College Downtown Campus

Pima College Turnover Runs High

Former employees say Chancellor Flores' leadership partly to blame

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