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U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, left, and Tucson Poet Laureate TC Tolbert, March 10, 2017.

A Big Day for Poetry in Tucson

A 'poetry orchestra' with U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; TC Tolbert named Tucson poet laureate.
The Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Islamic Center Hosts Middle Schoolers' Discussion

Goal of next week's conversation: Bridge differences, find commonalities.

A Q&A With Author Stephen Pyne

Pyne, who will be at the Tucson Festival of Books, has penned a series on wildfire based on region.
Mel Johnson Jr. portrays an American legend in "Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery".

Frederick Douglass Celebrated Onstage

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The imperilled future of Bears Ears National Monument; and Tucson author Edie Jarolim shares travel adventures in new book.
UA's KC Williams and Isoken Adodo and TUSD's Jimmy Hart take a selfie with 100 middle school girls during a visit to the UA campus.

Seeing 'Hidden Figures,' on the Screen and in the Community

Middle schoolers watch special screening of the Hollywood film and meet with black leaders on UA campus.
A steer wrestler at the Tucson Rodeo.

Pull on Your Boots: It's Rodeo Time in Tucson

Traditional parade kicks off four days of ridin', ropin' and bronc bustin'.
Physical theater performer and mime artist Rick Wamer in his stage creation "Genesis".

Mime Evolves with "Tales of Transformation"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Native American protests against DAPL continue; Adiba Nelson on "Black Futures Month"; and acclaimed pianist Nino Bakradze.
Classical pianist Nino Bakradze teaches and studies at the University of Arizona.

From Georgia, With Love

Internationally award-winning classical pianist from the Republic of Georgia comes to the U.S. to pursue her musical dreams
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus.

Episode 125: Local Law Enforcement Responds to Trump's Immigration Actions

Plus, black student leaders on misguided idea of 'post-racial' society; the UA Conference on Aging; the future of the Arizona Geological Survey.
People mill about on a Friday outside of the Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Islamic Center Invites Students to Interfaith Conversation

Students of different faiths have already RSVP'ed to the event.
True Concord Voices and Orchestra.

True Concord Voices and Orchestra Gets $500K Gift

The money will be used to commission five new works in five years.

Take a Break in Tiger's Tap Room

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An endangered species update; Digna Theatre Company combines art with human rights; Adiba Nelson essay; and sculptor Barbara Grygutis honored with new book.
Downtown Tucson at night.

Dillinger Days Will Close Roads in Downtown Tucson

The event commemorates the capture of the notorious bank robber in Tucson.

The Fearless Jazz of Dee Dee Bridgewater

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two local churches make room for Central American refugees; electronic music emerges from virtual space in Tucson; and an overview of the 2017 Tucson Jewish International Film Festival.
Shauna Anderson and Tim Lennon meet at La Cocina to plan the Tucson Women's March and Solidarity Rally, which will take place on January 22.

Can't Get to Women's March in DC? Go to Downtown Tucson

One of 281 sister marches taking place around the world.
Howe Gelb and band.

17,000 Expected at Tucson Jazz Festival, Opening Thursday

Third annual event aims to attract visitors in slow tourism month.

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