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One former illegal tagger is exploring alternatives to the city's ongoing graffiti abatement program.

Tackling Tucson's Graffiti

Local artist thinks legal walls might help curb illegal tagging

Kimberly Craft and guest discuss the historic Marist College.

History Moment: Marist College

Built in 1915, Marist College is the only example of a three-story adobe building in Arizona--and home to a rich history

Spanish-born singer / songwriter Jairo Zavala, aka DePedro.

Spotlight Session: Jairo Zavala

Listen to the vibrant and romantic music of Jairo Zavala, playing both solo and in duet with Joey Burns of Calexico.

The University of Arizona Poetry Center has become a valued resource in the community, and its recognized nationally and internationally, as one of the best of its kind. Since 1962 the center has hosted thousands of readings by most major contemporary U.S. poets, significant international visitors and emerging artists. Now, a new exhibit at the center features vintage poetry posters and it chronicles the early years of these public readings.

When Poetry Met Art

Vintage posters put literary legacy on exhibit at UA Poetry Center

Author Leslie Marmon Silko draws inspiration from the wilderness around her Tucson home.

Acclaimed writer Leslie Marmon Silko shares secrets from "The Turquoise Ledge"

Her first book in ten years explores her own life and that of the Sonoran Desert in a non-linear fashion.

Luis Carrión visits Tucson Tamale Company to learn about tamales and how they are a tradition in Tucson.

Got Tamales?

Culinary tradition in high demand during holidays

Where Art, Archaeology and Geology Meet

Authors celebrate the pottery of Mata Ortiz

Web Feature: To Walk in Two Worlds

A Navajo herbalist packs traditional healing into travel-sized tins

Associate Professor and Director of the UA School Counseling Program Sheri Bauman Ph.D. and University of Arizona student Alexandra Robie discuss the scope of cyber-bullying.

Cyberbullying on the Rise

UA researcher works to develop preventive measures

Marina Gennadievna Verenikina has written songs since early childhood.

Singer/Songwriter Melds Cultural Traditions

A Russian-born musician rises in pop music circles

The Return of All Souls

The 21st Annual All Souls Procession: Click to see the sights and sounds.

Colorful neon signs once played a major role in Tucson's urban landscape. Now several groups have come together in hopes of preserving these historic pieces of neon art.

Tucson Neon Signs Historic Preservation Dilemma

Citizens work to keep the city's iconic signs shining

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra's 82nd Season

George Hanson talks about the TSO's upcoming season, his time in Austria, and what it's like to conduct Mozart from the piano.

Tucson real estate agent Rah Kohli has proposed a fountain for downtown Tucson area based off of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Kohli believes the proposed fountain could lead to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions.

Bellagio-style Fountains for Downtown Tucson?

Local real estate agent is inspired by Las Vegas attraction and hopes for similar project in Tucson.

The four candidates for Arizona Senate District 28, Paula Aboud, Greg Krino, Ted Downing and Dave Ewoldt.

4-Way Battle For Senate In District 28

Four candidates vie for the Senate seat in Arizona Legislative District 28: Democratic Sen. Paul Aboud, Republican Greg Krino and Independents Ted Downing and Dave Ewoldt.

She Bets Her Life!

Mary Sojourner, an NPR commentator, talks about her new book titled "She Bets Her Life, a True Story of Gambling Addiction."

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