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DUSK Music Festival is on November 9th and 10th in downtown Tucson at Jácome Plaza. The festival has live music, food and art.

DUSK Music Festival returns to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Voices from the Tucson Pride Festival; emerging UA filmmakers take the stage at San Diego Comic-Con; and historian David Leighton shares the star-studded story of Nick C. Hall.

Mike Jones (8) of the Tucson Sugar Skulls runs the ball in an IFL game played in the Tucson Convention Center, the venue that will likely be home to the league's championship game starting in 2025.

Tucson likely to become host of Indoor Football League championship game

Rio Nuevo board offers to pay $1 million for a 3-year deal to host the annual event.

From Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of "The Million Dollar Quartet": Wyatt Andrew Brownell as Jerry Lee Lewis, Tarif Pappu as Carl Perkins, Colton Sims as Elvis Presley and Michael D. Potter as Johnny Cash.

"The Million Dollar Quartet": Meet four performers filling some very big blue suede shoes.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Film Fest Tucson returns with independent and international cinematic gems; and "Stories that Soar!" explores the meaning and versatility of love.

The Loop bike path along the Rillito River at North Campbell Avenue.

Tucson city council to vote on ban of homeless encampments in washes

The proposed ban is aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting fragile ecosystems.

(L to R:) Carlisle Ellis, Max Wingert, Dennis O'Dell and Amy Selegue rehearsing "Sorry, Wrong Number" for The Late Night Radio Hour.

Late Night Radio Hour offers a unique theatrical experience.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford & John Wayne; and a local librarian is recognized for his dedication to improving youth mental health.

1975 Zoo Staff, Barry Ames, Joanna Gradillas, Marc Bruns, Angela Stewart, Alex Flores, Mike Flint, Ms. Boyle, Ann Dery, Sandra Hein, Gale Ferrick, Al Gallego, Shanda Martin, Kathy Kuehn, Garland Godbehere.

"Taking the camel to the drive-in?" Historian David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked Cochise County residents to share their thoughts on the Kroger and Albertsons merger agreement at the Ethel Berger Center. July 26, 2023.

Special sales tax election will take place this summer, Mayes says

The purpose of the tax is unspecified.

Vicki Lewis starring as Maria Callas in Arizona Theatre Company's production of "Master Class"

The life and loves of virtuoso Maria Callas explored in the play "Master Class".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The International Uranium Film Festival returns to Tucson; the comedy of Elliot Glicksman; and "Stories That Soar!" looks at how children cope with depression.

Passengers wait to board a bus at the Ronstadt Transit Center in downtown Tucson. Rides have been free since March 2020.

Return of SunTran fare is still up in the air

City officials maintain that Tucson's education system should pitch in for public transportation.

A Show about Healing

Spiritually, Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally.

Friends of Aphasia celebrates the life and work of Pete Kozachik.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Local experts weigh in on feeding the future; Meet composer and pianst Larry Redhouse; and a new series of productions at The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre called The Late Night Radio Hour.

Jane Lynch is coming to town in "A Swingin’ Little Christmas Starring Jane Lynch" featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis & The Tony Guerrero Quintet.

Jane Lynch brings "A Swingin’ Little Christmas" to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Head into the magical Valley of the Moon; New horizons encourages seniors to explore music; Spotlight Community Theatre presents "Christmas Shorts" and, Stories that Soar! returns with a touching story of motherly love.

"Six Ways to Get Bit by a Rattlesnake" is one of the bite-sized productions featured in Alejandro Canelos' "Ten Minute Dramas."

A new radio drama: "Six Ways to Get Bit by a Rattlesnake"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Hydropower on the Navajo Nation; Preview the upcoming Oro Valley Arts Festival; Listen to a poem by Rick Wamer, and a new song from Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

"The Left Hand of Darkness" grips The Rogue Theatre.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Ari Shapiro on "Och & Oy: A Considered Cabaret"; Luis Alberto Urrea recalls his friendship with K. Le Guin; and, Stories that Soar! returns with "The Spelling Test".

Candidates for Mayor of Tucson. From left to right: Ed Ackerley (I), incumbent Regina Romero (D), and Janet "JL" Wittenbraker (R).

The Buzz: El Tour de Mayor of Tucson

AZPM takes a drive around Tucson with three candidates running in the mayor's race.

Book Cover for "My Life in the Sunshine" by Nail Ayers.

NPR's Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Chinese Chorizo Festival returns to Tucson; A conversation with Nabil Ayers on his debut novel; And, a look into this year's Film Fest Tucson.

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