The Art of Paying Attention: Hummingbird Etiquette
Beth Surdut tells about a treasure hunt that begins with bird droppings and leads to one of the desert's smallest, fastest inhabitants.
UA Hosts William Shakespeare's First Folio
Scholar says that without this almost 400 year old book, only half of Shakespeare's plays would be known today.
Tucson Latina finds purpose in politics, and the history of Shakespeare's First Folio.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show with an avid shopper, and Beth Surdut pays attention to her desert neighbors, the coyote.
The Art of Paying Attention: Coyote
Author & illustrator Beth Surdut shares true stories about sharing the desert with the noisiest of neighbors.
Arizona Spotlight for February 5, 2016
Research at ASU to better understand concussions; Fort Lowell Day celebrates Tucson history; a woman shares her bi-cultural world on "DÃmelo"; "Old Jews Telling Jokes" brings laughter to The Live Theatre Workshop.
Arizona Spotlight for January 29, 2016
Listen to the first Arizona Spotlight to be recorded in front of a live audinece, on Jan. 24, 2016 at the historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson.
Tucson Gem Show: 'Big Rush of Color, Brightness, Sparkling'
Two-week annual showcase has $120M impact on economy, draws 50,000 visitors.
Postal History in Tucson: Letter That Fell Into the Sea
Central Tucson is home to 100-plus-year-old post office, countless stamps.
Arizona Spotlight for January 22, 2016
From StoryCorps, 10-year old Zoe shares thoughts on politics and race; what is the community story project "Dimelo" all about?; Patricia Ward Kelly honors the legacy of her husband Gene Kelly; singer Lizz Wright plays the Tucson Jazz Festival.
Tucsonan Who 'Was Always Scared to Come to the Library' Grows Up to Work There
Mission Library technical assistant says a grandfather's influence took him to a place he feared growing up.
Arizona Spotlight for January 15, 2016
StoryCorps in Tucson preents a grandfather's tale of adventure during World War II; new biography tells the story of the first American woman to become a doctor; Tucson unemployed look for work "Under the Sun".
Bell Ceremony Marks Fifth Anniversary of Tucson Shooting
Tucsonans gather as victims names read, each followed by sound of a bell.
Arizona Spotlight for January 8, 2015
Ron & Nancy Barber remember the aftermath of January 8, 2011; one of the oldest buildings in Arizona gets a facelift; a preview of the 2016 Jewish International Film Festival including "Mister Kaplan" and "Enter the Faun".
Tucsonans Remember Jan 8, 2011 and Move 'Beyond'
Weekend events aim to be more than sad reminder, allowing community to come together.
Arizona Spotlight for the 2015 holiday season
More local StoryCorps conversations; exploring the "Xenophobia Blues"; discovering Comet Catalina, and some of the year's best stories.
