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Pi is a greek letter and a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.

2015 Celebration Will Be Pi Perfection

Mar 13, 2015 On March 14, 2015 at 9:26 a.m. and 53 seconds, the first 10 numbers of pi will be in perfect order.

Arizona Spotlight for March 13th, 2015

Mar 12, 2015 Meet a local man who overcame his illiteracy while in his 50s; all-around entertainer Ben Vereen reflects on a stellar career; author Elizabeth Evans explores friendship & betrayal in her novel "As Good as Dead"; National Pi Day gets a closer look.

"As Good as Dead"

Mar 12, 2015 An act of betrayal looms large in the latest novel from Tucson author & creative writing professor Elizabeth Evans.

"Demigods on Speedway"

Mar 6, 2015 Author Aurelie Sheehan's new story collection explores the mythical side of one of Tucson's busiest thoroughfares.
Leonard Nimoy was an enthusiastic guitarist and songwriter throughout his life.

Remembering Leonard Nimoy, the Poet

Mar 6, 2015 Explore a lesser known side of the late actor's work, one that earned him a devoted following beyond the final frontier of "Star Trek".

Arizona Spotlight for March 06, 2015

Mar 5, 2015 Humorist Dave Barry shares enlightened wisdom a life of writing jokes; A Book I Love returns; Aurelie Sheehan reads from "Demigods on Speedway"; Leonard Nimoy remembered for his poetry.

Arizona Spotlight for February 27th, 2015

Feb 27, 2015 A day at one of Tucson’s largest RV parks; tour Tucson with crime novelist Elizabeth Gunn; what do solar powered cars and zombies have to do with STEM courses? We'll explain; and a visit to one of the Frenchest places in Tucson.

Tucson Author Elizabeth Gunn Interviews 'A Lot of Cops' to Nail Scenes

Feb 27, 2015 Festival of Books speaker shares her writing life, features local sites in her mystery stories.
Elizabeth Gunn stands along the Rillito Riverbed and multi-use path. This is the opening scene in the first book in her Tucson mystery series.

Tucson Author Elizabeth Gunn Interviews 'A Lot of Cops' to Nail Scenes

Feb 27, 2015 Festival of Books speaker shares her writing life, features local sites in her mystery stories.

A Day at the Voyager RV Resort

Feb 26, 2015 How do our winter visitors fill their days in the desert?
In addition to conversation and socialization, visitors can also find magazines and books to read.

Parlez-vous français? French Among Friends in Arizona

Feb 26, 2015 L'Alliance Française in Tucson is one of many around the world.

Transgender Woman Held in Male Immigrant Detention Center

Feb 20, 2015 Activists pushing for release of Guatemalan immigrant, end to alleged abuse inside facility.

The 2015 Academy Awards

Feb 19, 2015 Film writer Chris Dashiell looks ahead to the Oscars, and questions whether they do more to help or hamper the way filmmakers approach their craft.

Life-changing Experiences While Serving Overseas

Feb 19, 2015 Peace Corps volunteers say life abroad opens new horizons, and is unforgettable.

Arizona Spotlight for February 20th, 2015

Feb 19, 2015 Transgender woman held in male immigration detention; Peace Corps volunteers share life changing experiences; musician Suzanne Vega talks about tide and time; Chris Dashiell on 2015 Academy Awards.

Arizona Spotlight for February 13th, 2015

Feb 13, 2015 A student learns to balance family, education, and work with limited income; translating Murakami's stories into English; repose as a way to deal with stress; a bull rider's quest for the Gold Buckle.

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