Fire. Art. Happiness – The Story of Sonoran Glass School
In the first episode of Own It, we learn about the therapeutic effects of glassmaking from Tucson’s Sonoran Glass School. Read More
Meeting People Isn’t Easy: A Conversation with Theresa Delaney of Creative Tribe
For Theresa Delaney, the road to the future led her out of Tucson. Or so she thought. A recent graduate of the University of Arizona, Theresa eagerly packed up her belongings and headed west to San Francisco to be part of the explosive entrepreneurial scene. But once she hit the road, she found herself having […] Read More
Gilbert Days Parade: A Great Local Tradition
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers enjoyed the annual Gilbert Days Parade, celebrating the local community of Arizona's fastest growing city. Frank was able to speak with Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels about the parade's history while soaking in the sights and sounds with local residents. Read More
Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market: Offering Healthy Produce, Local Products, and More
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers headed down to the Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market, where he wandered amongst the over 80 vendors offering fresh local produce, artisan foods, and all kinds of fun. Along with being a local food mecca, the Farmers Market showcases live music, cooking demonstrations, and bike events (since the River Loop is right beside it). Frank gets the skinny on what makes the market special, and explores the importance of conscientious consumption. Read More
KXCI: On Air With Music and Voices from the Tucson Community
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers headed down to 4th Ave in Tucson to check out 91.3 KXCI, the city’s premier community radio station. Since 1983, KXCI has served as a voice for Tucson’s music-loving creatives, and also features locally-produced mini-programs, podcasts, and syndicated news shows such as Democracy Now. Frank chats with KXCI's Executive Director/Development Director Cathy Rivers, who shared how KXCI was founded and what keeps it chugging along. Read More
Doc Holli-Days: Tombstone’s 2nd Annual Star-Studded Festival
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers packed up his bags and headed to Tombstone for the second annual Doc Holli-Days, a festival that pays tribute to some of the legendary figures that helped make Tombstone, Arizona, a symbol of the Wild West. Watch as Frank learns about the Tombstone community and the stars of the festival (Val Kilmer and Dennis Quaid), while taking in the epic parade and Western-themed local wares. Read More
WaveLab: From Garage to Recording Studio
This week, Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers pays a visit to WaveLab, the city’s premier sound recording studio, run by Craig Schumacher. Read More
Agave Heritage Festival
This week, Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers stops by Hotel Congress to catch the Agave Heritage Festival, Tucson's celebration of the cultural, commercial, and culinary importance of agave Read More
Tucson Clay Co-Op: Molding Tucson’s Artisans
This week, Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers pays a visit to Tucson Clay Co-Op, which provides affordable studio space for clay artists, clay parties, and classes for adults and children. Read More1 min read
Tucson Jazz Fiesta
This week, Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers stops by the annual Tucson Jazz Fiesta, which floods the downtown each January with good vibes and good music. Read More1 min read
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