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Ngawang Kunga Bista, Lama and Sand Mandala Artist, speaks with AZPM about the origin of sand mandalas, and the unique cultural dynamic that is a part of his remote community.

Buddhist Sand Mandala First in Southern Arizona

Week-long creation process ends with dissolution ceremony in Santa Cruz River

CD 1: The Flavor of Arizona

New district larger, more diverse than several states

The 5th. Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight

BOO!! Are you ready for a new trick-or-treat bag of seasonal goodies designed to frighten and delight? Then click bravely and prepare yourself for the chills!
Davy Rothbart is touring the country, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Found Magazine and the publication of his new book "My Heart Is An Idiot."

Divining Stories From Detritus

Found Magazine's Davy Rothbart, in Tucson recently, talks stories, strangers and found love letters

A Conversation With Maria Hinojosa

Her new documentary looks at democracy and the changing demographic in the U.S.
By now most people have had an opportunity to navigate the ongoing construction along the modern streetcar line & traffic has been impacted along the entire route and it's clear that this transportation project will have an impact on the community and Cycling.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues
Marian Ahmed harvests tomatoes with the Iskashitaa Refugee Network. Ahmed is a refugee from Somalia who arrived in the U.S. more than eight years ago.

The Iskashitaa Harvesting Project

Refugees find kinship, community in harvesting Tucson’s unwanted food
Andrea came to kindergarten sort of speaking three languages: Spanish, English, and Kanjobal. After five years of English Immersion classes, she is still struggling to communicate—in any language.

The Latino Gap: Not Quite Trilingual

A young girl from Guatemala struggles with English after 5 years in public school, while speaking Spanish with friends and a Guatemalan dialect at home.

Director Takes on Three of the World's Deadliest Words

Film "It's a Girl" documents gendercide of female infants around the world
9/19/12. Rebecca Brukman.

Tucson's Movie Theater History

Chris Dashiell looks back at the theaters that once thrilled Tucson audiences, from The Fox and The Rialto to memories of The Opera House and The Lyric.
Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

New UA Era Resurrects Dream Of Rose Bowl

Tailgaters support coach Rodriguez, look for successful season

Arizona's Newest Telescope Now Operational

Discovery Channel Telescope, fifth largest in U.S., makes scientific and screen debut
Roll Acosta is (L to R) Andre Gressieux, Kevin Frederick, and Jacob Acosta

Tucson Trio Roll Acosta Learn From Recording Process

Band members say recording in San Fransisco changed their approach to music and friendship
Anne Pollack and Mestre Lombão play capoeira during an roda

Capoeira Continues Centuries-Old Tradition In Tucson

Brazilian martial arts tradition of dance, song and percussion has a long-time Tucson home and lots of local fans
Homeless man reading near Santa Rita park.

Primavera Program Offers Hope, Resources to Homeless

Rising numbers finding assistance at 'HIP' center, which provides soap, food, phone, more
University High School band director Jeff Marchant with student and tuba player Taylor Ginter

Teachers' Voices with Taylor Ginter and Jeff Marchant

Hear how a friendship between a band director and a promising young musician has taught some important lessons to them both.

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