Arizona Spotlight for July 31, 2015
The Tucson Museum of Art displays work from refugee artists who are part of The Owl and Panther Project; space scientist Chris Impey looks "Beyond"; and Beth Surdut faces off with an angry raptor in "The Art of Paying Attention".
MacArthur Fellow Gary Paul Nabhan
Scientist, food activist and writer raises awareness and enthusiam about plants, food, and a healthy environment.
Arizona Spotlight for March 13th, 2015
Meet a local man who overcame his illiteracy while in his 50s; all-around entertainer Ben Vereen reflects on a stellar career; author Elizabeth Evans explores friendship & betrayal in her novel "As Good as Dead"; National Pi Day gets a closer look.
"As Good as Dead"
An act of betrayal looms large in the latest novel from Tucson author & creative writing professor Elizabeth Evans.
Author J.A. Jance: Second-Grade Teacher Inspired Her
Mystery writer, coming to Tucson Festival of Books, had to overcome gender discrimination at UA.
Remembering Leonard Nimoy, the Poet
Explore a lesser known side of the late actor's work, one that earned him a devoted following beyond the final frontier of "Star Trek".
Tucson Author Elizabeth Gunn Interviews 'A Lot of Cops' to Nail Scenes
Festival of Books speaker shares her writing life, features local sites in her mystery stories.
Quartet for the End of Time
Author Johanna Skibsrud discusses drawing on a famous piece of music for inspiration, and reads from her new novel for "Sound Fiction".
Sonoran Strange: Our Captivating and Complicated Community
Tucson poet, artist and performer Logan Phillips releases new book inspired by the region.
Borderlands Theater Tells Story of Jan. 8 Hero Daniel Hernandez
His memoirs serve as blue-print for "quintessential Tucson story," director of play says.
A Book I Love
Readers of all ages tell about the books that have touched, thrilled, or inspired them the most.
Kaleidoscopic Look at Bradbury, Famous Sci-Fi Writer
Essay collection explores his life and different dimensions of his work; fans will be able to find it at Tucson Festival of Books' Science City.
Popular 'Seed Library' Expands to 8th Location
Program focuses on coaching people on gardening, food preservation.
Kee Malesky
Her name may be a familiar one, but what does being an NPR librarian actually mean? Find out about her new book "Learn Something New Every Day: 365 Facts to Fulfill Your Life"
Ray Bradbury's Tucson Chronicles
Pima College professor shows impact Old Pueblo had on him when he lived here as a boy
