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Arizona Spotlight: Full show for Oct. 4, 2013

AZPM presents stories about mobile art performance group; gentrification in Tucson; impact cancer has on people's lives.

Voices for the Cure: Remembering Brenda Loomis

Two friends pay tribute to a woman who inspired them even as she fought cancer

Effects of Common Core Adoption at Presidio Schools

Method has forced teachers to allow students to think more independently, says Scott Whitlock, head of curriculum and instruction.

Teachers' Voices

Honoring the true professionalism and dedication of our teachers.

Ajo Celebrates International Day of Peace

For 10 years people from Mexican, Native American and Anglo cultures have gathered in AZ town to commemorate UN holiday.

Performance Explores Themes of Mobility and Environment

4,000 mile journey through deserts of Southwest culminates with event at Tucson Museum of Art.

Voices for the Cure: Joanna Frueh

Author, artist, scholar, teacher, performer...and in 2012 she also became a breast cancer survivor

The Power of Circus Amperean

Find out how a small performing arts group is blending mad science and high voltage to entertain Tucson audiences

Murder Mayhem Mystery Dinner Theater

Local theatre group present their new play, Fuhgedaboudit! a fun exaggeration of mobsters.

The World Beat of Solvei

Learn how a singer, dancer and composer from Norway began a musical love affair with the American Southwest

Critically Acclaimed Musicians Share Cuban Sounds with Tucson

Buena Vista Social Club founder shows no sign of slowing down after decades of playing Cuban music worldwide

AZ Research Ranch Showcases Local Grasslands

Hundreds of native plants, animals depend on these diverse ecosystems; visitors allowed on limited basis.

Melissa Etheridge

From matters of the heart to global issues and political change, Etheridge sings loud and strong about the things she cares most about

"Salt of the Earth"

Film writer Chris Dashiell says that this little-known 1954 film dealt with modern political themes revolving around work and marriage

Stairwell Session: Joe Peña

The Greyhound Soul frontman sings some new songs, recorded in an unusual place

Musician Charlie Daniels Comes to Tucson

Legendary performer for more than five decades; singer, guitar and fiddle player.

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