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Arizona Spotlight

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Rich in the fundamental elements of creativity and freedom, Southern Arizona is home to an arts scene that defies expectation. Each week, Arizona Spotlight explores the local creative community, including interviews with visiting performers and people around the country who are making important connections through art. The goal is to seek out and celebrate our shared humanity. Produced and hosted by Emmy award-winner Mark McLemore.

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NAMIWALKS invites the community to show support for mental wellness 28.03.2024 29:33

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The sounds of a world gone by are being celebrated by a band called Piffaro; and a celebrating of creative writing returns to Cochise College.

"Víctimas del Pecado" makes a powerful return to the silver screen. 21.03.2024 30:31

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Stories Change Lives - Social Venture Partners "Fast Pitch" offers opportunities for local non-profits; and Mel Blumenthal shares a story about being sneaky on a German train.

Ten-Minute Dramas returns with "Daughter Putting On Airs". 14.03.2024 26:37

Also on Arizona Spotlight: UA receives a historic donation of WWII memorabilia; visitors to the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books share "A Book I Love"; and an essay about the beauty of Agua Caliente Hill.

The life and loves of virtuoso Maria Callas explored in the play "Master Class". 07.03.2024 33:12

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The International Uranium Film Festival returns to Tucson; the comedy of Elliot Glicksman; and "Stories That Soar!" looks at how children cope with depression.

"40 years of Missing You": rock singer John Waite celebrates his hit-making career 29.02.2024 38:37

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Conversation with Edith Head" returns to Invisible Theatre; the founder of Odyssey Storytelling on building community for 20 years; and Luis Alberto Urrea remembers giving his first autograph.

Mandy Patinkin shares stories and laughter 15.02.2024 32:02

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Being last in line to get water from the Colorado River; and four short films debut at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.

Bestselling authors unite to support "Freedom of Lit." 08.02.2024 27:11

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Water us in Utah is draining Laker Powell; How Ehrenberg, Arizona got its name; and seeing color for the first time.

A Show about Healing 01.02.2024 27:09

Spiritually, Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally.

Celebrating Sonoran beauty through both science and art 25.01.2024 26:46

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona Theatre Company reveals "Intimate Apparel", starring Tracey N. Bonner, directed by Oz Scott.

What it is to see, and be seen... ArtWorks explores the portrait in "Face 2 Face" 18.01.2024 26:29

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The inspiring story of Shirley Chisholm on stage; and an ambitious new musical called "Alice by Heart".

Atascosa Borderlands: Connecting the land, the wildlife, and the people 11.01.2024 28:30

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times; and, how do YOU pronounce "Sahuarita"?

Explore the Secret History of Sleepovers 04.01.2024 27:14

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Pima County Public Library brings MegaMania! back to Tucson; and Arizona Illustrated's new series of poetic short films.