Life Along The Streetcar

This week, we're going to speak with Cindy Meier and Joe McGrath, they are the founders of the Rogue Theatre, just off a Fourth Avenue. They met in 2002 at a play reading, and turned a mutual love of drama into a cultural force in Tucson. Today is May 8th, Happy Mother's Day, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cult...

On this week's show, we're going to speak with Brad Lawrence. He's a food tour guide. He started his business with his wife Maria in 2012, combining great food, historical perspective and a stroll about the town, Tucson Food Tours has been a favorite for locals and tourists over the last 10 years and we going to get there inside story here in just a few minutes. Today is April24th, my name is Tom...

This week, we're going to speak with a Román Gabriel Urias from Friends of PACC, that's the Pima Animal Care Center, because there's going to be a running of the bulls on Fourth Avenue. Well, actually, it's more a walking of the pets, but stay tuned and listen to Roman as he fills us in on the needs of the pack and their inaugural pet parade. Today is April 17th, my name is Tom Heath and you're li...

On this week’s show, we’re gonna revisit our conversation from January 2021 with Chuck Huckelberry. He recently retired as Pima County Administrator and we spoke with him just before the grand opening of the Pima County Courthouse, which has been renovated as a visitor and tourist destination. Today is April 10th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and ev...

This week we're going to speak with Tom, Talia and Joel, three members of Keep Tucson Sketchy. It's a fun chat that's going to highlight some talented artists in our community as they prepare for an upcoming show in Downtown Tucson. Today is April 3rd, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impact...

This week, we're going to speak with Lisa Nutt, recently named by the Tucson Association of Realtors as the Realtor Of The Year for 2021. She also chairs the Housing Opportunities Committee and they have an event coming up here in downtown next month that's going to support successful housing experiences, whether your renter or home buyer, and we're going to learn all about it in just a few minute...

On this week's episode, we're going to speak with Jackie Alpers. She's an award-winning photographer. She's an author, a recipe maker and a food lover. She recently wrote the cover article for the Tucson Travel Guide. It's called "Women's Work: The Past, Present and Future of Tucson's Mexican Food is Female." We're going to learn more about Jackie and the premise of her story in just a few minutes...

On this week's show, we're going to speak with Elise Lauer. She's the Brewer for Iron John's Brewery and she came to this by way of burgers and ballet. We're going to hear all about her fun journey in just a few minutes. Today is March 13th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson...

On this week's show, we're going to speak with Jenna Majchrzak. She began her career 21 years ago as the only female bike mechanic in her shop. Now she has Tucson's first female bike shop owner. She'll say she's not a trailblazer, she's just doing what she loves. Today is March 6th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Socia...

On this week's show, we're going to speak with Enrique Aldana. He's our friend of mine and he's also the founder of a philanthropic effort known as Yours Truly Notecards. It's an interesting way to turn a passion into community support. Today is February 27th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economi...

On this week's show, we're going to highlight some upcoming events at places we've featured on our show for the last few years, kind of a whirlwind tour of this three and a half mile stretch we call "Life Along the Streetcar." Today is February 20th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts...

This week, we're going to speak with Ashley LaRussa of Roux Events and founder of Blax Friday, the community organization spotlighting black-owned businesses all across Arizona. Today is February 13th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidde...

This week, we're going to speak with the Zach Yentzer. He's the Executive Director of Tucson's Young Professionals. He's a repeat guest on our show, and he hosts his own radio show called "The Tipping Point." And he's going to delicately tell me it's time for the next generation to take over. Today is February 6th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and e...

On this week's show, we're going to interview with Joshua Watts. He's a cyclist who found a interesting pandemic hobby and he's now out mural hunting. It's not too surprising when you consider his day job, and we're going to hear all about out that in just a few minutes. Today is January 30th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus...

On this week's episode, we're going to speak with Jeffrey Anthony. He's a musician who recorded with Sheryl Crow and many others. He was at the very beginning of Pandora. He went to the University of Arizona, and now he the City of Tucson's Regional Economic Competitiveness Officer. We're going to find out what exactly all that means and how his creative background let him to lead a program for be...

This week, we're going to speak with Todd Hanley of Hotel Congress. And we're going to find out how this hundred-year-old establishment is leading the charge for the future of electric vehicles. Today is January 16th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we she...

This week, we're going to speak with the Prince of Promotion, the King of Commotion, our BFF - Best Frank Forever - Mr. Frank Powers will be joining us to catch up on the progress of the Comic Book Mobile. And he's going to tell us about what he describes as his best work ever for a 100-year-old icon here in Tucson. Today is January 9th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the...

On this week's show, we're going to share five snippets of stories we did in 2021 that really give us a good picture of our show for last year. Hope you enjoy the new format today! Today is January 2nd, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidd...

This week, we're going to look back on the life of a legend and a legend teller. Big Jim Griffith passed away and we're going to talk about his contributions to our community, including Tucson Meet Yourself. Today is December 26th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban C...

On this week's show, we're going to speak with Chef Travis Peters of the Delta Bar & Grill, which is going to be opening soon in Downtown Tucson. We're going to find out about this young man's travels from self-taught chef to Spain to Guy's Grocery Games, and then back to Downtown Tucson. Today is December 19th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and ever...

This week we have Krystal Popov, she's the owner of the L Office Suites on the second floor of the former Chicago Music Store. We're going to find out how the pandemic has temporarily and perhaps permanently changed how we office. Today is December 12th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impa...

This week, we're going to speak with Brian Eichhorst. He is with Owls Club, Penca Restaurant and Pearly Baker, the wine shop there on Scott and Broadway. He's been shaking cocktails for over a decade in downtown, and now he's spearheading an effort to get downtown back to a Second Saturday Celebration. Today is December 5th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar"....

On this week's show we have Ted Prezelski! He's a board member of our downtown radio station's Board of Directors. And we're gonna talk about the importance of community radio and how you can help us grow and thrive. Today is November 28th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson'...

On this week’s show, we have Ray Flores of Flores Concepts, the foundation behind El Charro, Charro Del Rey, Charro steak, Charro Vida, Sir Veza’s, and so much more in our wonderful city. And we’re going to learn how two female entrepreneurs have carried tradition for 100 years. Today is November 22nd, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday o...

On this week's show, we're gonna have a couple of members from the local band "Miss Olivia & the Interlopers." We're going to talk about the music, the local scene, and a new release they just put out. Today is November 14th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core an...