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A display of Native American practice used to help others heal, at the New Directions Center, a behavior health and treatment center.

Researchers Explore Roots of American Indian Resilience

New studies reveal protective elements of Native American cultural traditions; used for various healing treatments.
The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, featuring Eliades Ochoa on guitar and vocals

Critically Acclaimed Musicians Share Cuban Sounds with Tucson

Buena Vista Social Club founder shows no sign of slowing down after decades of playing Cuban music worldwide
Photo by Bill Steen

Popular 'Seed Library' Expands to 8th Location

Program focuses on coaching people on gardening, food preservation.
Mohammad Abdollahi, originally from Iran, works for the National Immigration Youth Alliance, a social media hub advocating for legalization of young students.

'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries

While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
Art can create a sense of cultural and civic belonging, and can animate and engage community spaces like nothing else can.

Creativity Can Unify Communities

A look into 'placemaking," a concept that believes art can create a sense of belonging in a community.
Steampunk enthusiasts visit Old Tucson Studios during a statewide gathering.

Steampunks' Invasion of Old Tucson

A three-day event for enthusiasts of the sci-fi culture genre.
Front porches all over the Armory Park Historic District come alive with live music.

Festival Showcases Historic Neighborhood

The Armory Park neighborhood event used porches and music to highlight the area.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.
Arts Brigade mural projects are designed to mitigate blight such as graffiti and gang activity in communities.

Tucson Arts Brigade Seeks to Engage Communities Through Art

Murals tell history of neighborhood, provide catalyst for overcoming difficulties.
Chris Tanz is a public artist whose work can be seen throughout Arizona.

Public Artist Explores Ancient Connections

Projects show relations between desert inhabitants, environment, and sky.
This painting, created by Jim Wade, sits in his studio. It is one of many nature inspired pieces from this Tucson artist.

'I'm Trying to Surprise Myself'

Artist in constant quest for new ways to transform canvas
The Tucson Jazz Institute's Ellington Band, which took top honors at New York's Lincoln Center May 12, 2013.

Tucson Jazz Band Wins Top Honors

Local institute's high school musicians win 'Essentially Ellington'

Is He Musician or Sculptor? Both

'It's important that we play music together,' Andy Thurlow says

Sonoran Hot Dog: 'Sense of Place'

Tucson chef says his dish inspired by icon of culinary landscape

Camera As Art: 'It's Not Just a Tool'

Photographer Wayne Martin Belger on AZ Illustrated Arts, 6:30 p.m. PBS 6

Eddie’s Story: ‘Hopeless Cases’

Counselor uses troubled past to find new approaches to addiction treatment; Part 2 of 3

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