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Winter moisture expected to yield big wildflower bloom in Arizona

Experts say conditions lined up to produce massive floral displays in lower elevations.

"Billie! Backstage with Lady Day" at Invisible Theatre.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Revisiting a cookbook that represents Tucson's Black community; remembering the last of the Universal Monster performers, Ricou Browning; and a poem about what a kit a cat can be by Rick Wamer.

"Pru Payne" stars Mimi Kennedy & Gordon Clapp on finding love in the shadow of memory loss.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: New water conservation plan finds opposition; meet the women who founded Borderlands Brewing Co.; and a cautionary tale from Stories that Soar!

Local nonprofit acquires former TUSD school to continue sustainability work

The Tucson Unified School district governing board approved the sale Tuesday evening.

The Buzz: Black History in Southern Arizona

New efforts are being made to bring contributions by the area's Black population to light.

Penn & Teller visit the Fox Tucson Theatre. Listen to an interview with half of this magical duo -- but which one?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Pamela Mays McDonald on art-ivism and Black Panther culture; and Richard Zoglin writes about how Elvis transformed Las Vegas, and how Vegas transformed the King.

Black History 101 Mobile Museum makes two stops at Cochise College campuses

The stops come in honor of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

Closed Century Park theater demolished for new Pascua Yaqui casino

Congress designates Old Pascua as tribal land.

"Citizen / Enemy" at the Tucson Desert Art Museum looks at the legacy of Japanese incarcerations during World War II.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Yume Japanese Garden is a dream come true for founder Patricia Deridder; and director Natalia Almada on the connections between humanity, technology & nature in her film "Users."

Study suggests office workers need more sound

The findings could help designers create better staff environments.

White nationalist dies before Tucson trial

Teddy von Nukem was one of the key faces of the 2017 Unite the Right march,

TUSD students fundraise to save annual HBCU trip through music

The event is in partnership with the African American Museum of Southern Arizona.

Native dancers want Arizona gallery owner held on hate crime

Gilbert Ortega Jr. has already been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

Children of the Holocaust: The survival story of Pawel Lichter.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An upcoming benefit looks to bring peace back to Sonoran Desert skies; and a new song from Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

Stories about finding - and making - peace.

On Arizona Spotlight: Safos Dance Theatre premiers "Stories from Home"; harvesting citrus with the Iskashitaa Refugee Network; "What Peace Means to Me", an essay by Eri of Owl & Panther; and thoughts on making a peaceful place from Stories that Soar!

Honoring African American soldiers from last century

Descendants and others gather for 2nd Annual Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Salute

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