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Dan Buckley, a long-time Tucson resident, former journalist, videographer talks about his new documentary about the city's El Casino Ballroom.

El Casino Ballroom in Limelight

Community, cultural home to many featured in documentary

CD 1: The Flavor of Arizona

New district larger, more diverse than several states
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.
We spoke with representatives from the Arizona State Museum to discuss and view some of the quilts made by artists of the Hopi Nation.

Hopi Heritage in Tucson

Colorful quilts part of history, culture
Flags at the University of Arizona marking the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Tucsonans Remember 9/11

Events mark 11th anniversary of terrorist attacks
New film footage has emerged of the Temple of Music and Art, an anchor of Tucson's performing arts community since 1927.

Long-Lost Film Footage Reveals Temple of Music and Art's Genesis

Groundbreaking for Tucson institution captured in 1920s footage.
From Gershwin to Garland

Broadway to Hollywood

Pianist & cultural historian Richard Glazier shares stories about some of the great American popular composers of the 20th century, including the Gershwins and Irving Berlin.
(L to R): Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, and Tim Holt starring in the 1948 film classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre"

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Film reviewer Chris Dashiell looks at the 1948 movie and explains why it was actually a risky gamble for its studio, director, and star.
Charles Bates, shown in wartime, is a World War II veteran who helped predict the weather for D-Day.

Green Valley Resident Instrumental on D-Day

Played role in delivering 'most important weather forecast in history'

Ancient Signs of Intelligent Life

Visit some petroglyph sites in the Tucson Mountains with guide Allen Dart, the executive director of The Old Pueblo Archaeology Center.
A still from director John Sturges' 1967 film "Hour of the Gun"

Shootout at the O.K. Corral

Film reviewer Chris Dashiell looks at some of the different interpretations this historic event has received in film, from "Tombstone" to "Hour of the Gun"

U.S. Muslim Teens Facing Identity Questions

Psychologist works with them to build comfort, confidence in themselves
Southside Presbyterian Church historic photo of volunteers in the Sanctuary Movement, which began 30 years ago.

Sanctuary Movement: 3 Decades of Activism

Tucsonans mark decision to protect Central American refugees fleeing persecution
One of the gun barrels from the USS Missouri is loaded onto a truck in early March 2012, to be moved to Phoenix. It will become part of the state's WWII memorial, along with a gun barrel from the USS Arizona.

World War II Memorial Planned For Arizona Capitol

Gun barrels from USS Arizona and USS Missouri traveling to Phoenix
Tourists gather around a horse-drawn carriage in Tombstone.

True West Towns

Magazine's annual list of towns that celebrate their heritage names Prescott #1, slights Tombstone.
The Zoppé family circus has existed for 170 years. Sixth generation performer Giovanni Zoppé plays Nino the Clown.

Circus Tradition Continues for 7 Generations

What's it like to grow up in the circus? Find out from Giovanni Zoppé how the Zoppé Family Circus is honoring and preserving their family's colorful history.

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