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Drunk at the Funeral

A conversation with Tucson-based musician and composer Chris Black about the unique vision behind his latest work, an illustrated album of music for piano and percussion.
The Islamic Center of Tucson's Weekend School helps Muslim children develop character and identity.

Islamic School: Loyalty to Religion, Country

No conflict between U.S. values 'and what we’re taught as Muslims,' educator says

UA Club Helps With Campus Sustainability

Solar Cats was created to put solar panels on a UA dorm
Artist Frida Kahlo.

Frida Kahlo Photo Exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art

Famed Mexican artist 'presents her persona,' curator says of intimate shots
Seashell Radio was / is / will be the quartet of (from left to right) Esmé Schwall, Fen Ikner, Courtney Robbins, and Cassie Van Gelder

Seashell Radio

Their new album 'Slick Machine' documents a season of change for one of the Tucson music scene's most popular bands.
"The Land of Painted Caves", the sixth & final book in Jean Auel's epic 'Earth's Children' series, was published in 2011

Author Jean M. Auel

The creator of the prehistoric world of The Clan of the Cave Bear series talks about the inspiration for her work.
Artists Patricia Katchur and Valerie Galloway share their new concepts of the valentine, which are showing in the U of A's Poetry Center exhibition.

Poetry Center Reinvents the Valentine

Artists paired off to take laces and hearts to new level
Doc Severinsen and his newest group, the San Miguel 5, play a show with the Tucson Symphony on January 14th

Doc Severinsen

The legendary trumpeter leads his acoustic jazz group The San Miguel 5 in a concert with the Tucson Symphony on January 14th.
Rapper Tupac Shakur's posthumous collection of poems offers scans of the original manuscripts for comparison

Celebrity Poets

An exhibit at the U of A's Poetry Center celebrates verse written by celebrities like Leonard Nimoy, Jimmy Carter, Viggo Mortensen and Dolly Parton.
The One Sacred Nation Healing/Fallen Warrior program brings a Native American perspective to recovery from substance abuse and other addictions.

Web Feature: Finding a Native Way to Heal

Two counselors turn to Native American practices to help people battling addiction

The Loft: Striving for Cinematic Diversity

Tucson art film house brings eclectic lineup 'compressed' into eight days
Sideshow banner at the 2005 Erie County Fair in New York, depicting a chupacabra attacking a goat.

Tracking the Chupacabra

Author Benjamin Radford explores the history and the reality of the famous bloodsucking monster. Is it more than just a modern myth?
Out of the economic chaos of the Great Depression emerged the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which forever changed both the country and the young men who enrolled.

"Not a Single Day Without a Job"

Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps left an indelible legacy in Southern Arizona
Navajo father and son

Culture Clash: Navajo Traditions vs. Economic Development

Nation President Shelly pushes alternative energy, technology to draw jobseekers back to reservation
The Tubes in 2011: Rick Anderson (bass), Roger Steen (guitar), Fee Waybill (vocals), Prairie Prince (drums), and David Medd (keyboards)

The Secret Origin of The Tubes

Hear some wild rock & roll stories about the Arizona adventures of The Tubes, from founding members Fee Waybill and Prairie Prince
Tucson Magnet High School, 400 N. Second Ave.

Tucson Ethnic Studies Program Out of Compliance with State Law

State Superintendent decides, TUSD ethnic studies supporters react

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