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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
A competitor works his way through a course at the Arizona Tree Climbing Championships.

Putting Tree Workers To The Test

Championship tests climbing and safety skills, but most competitors focus on the fun.
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.
Vigil at Gabrielle Giffords' headquarters in Tucson, Arizona

Peripheral Vision

Hear an essay by Jacquelyn Jackson, an eye-witness to the events of January 8th.
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.
A true rock legend, Roger McGuinn shares songs and stories on Arizona Spotlight.

Spotlight Session: The music and stories of Roger McGuinn

The legendary leader of The Byrds plays a set of some of his most famous tunes, exclusively for Arizona Spotlight.
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
George Hanson, TSO Director

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 Police Department sergeant in a traffic stop.

TPD Sergeant Maria Hawke

More than 100,000 crimes are committed in Tucson every year.

Seeking Safety North of the Border

Wealthy Mexicans are investing time and money in Arizona, concerned about violence in their country.
A true rock legend, Roger McGuinn shares songs and stories on Arizona Spotlight.

Roger McGuinn

A true rock legend, Roger McGuinn shares some exclusive songs and stories on Arizona Spotlight. Listen Friday and Saturday, October 22nd & 23rd.
Andy and Pat Mersiowsky

Cancer Treatment: One Day

The life of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy is measured in cycles and courses - the rhythms of the treatment.
Teachers' Voices: Brandi Dignum and Ron Shoopman

Teachers' Voices with Ron Shoopman and Brandi Dignum

Hear a father and daughter, Ron Shoopman and Brandi Dignum, talk about the business side of education.

Temple Emanu-El Celebrates Completion of New Torah

Arizona's pioneering Jewish congregation marks the milestone with a public ceremony
US-Mexico border

Terrain, Tasks and Attacks

US Border Patrol agent takes us on a tour of some of the places and challenges he and his peers are likely to face on a daily basis.
Customer shops at thriftstore

Thrift Stores

Thrift stores are thriving in this tough economy as consumers look for ways to make their dollars stretch

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