WELLNESS WEEK-PROMOTING HEALTH AT UOFA

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Friday, October 23rd 2009 at 14:11

Few people can claim to know what our national health care plan will look like in the future. However, organizers of the University of Arizona’s Wellness Week say that there is a lot we can all do today to help ensure our own good health.

BARRAGE PERFORMANCE FOR OMA

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Wednesday, October 21st 2009 at 22:56

Contemporary string ensemble Barrage will perform a benefit concert in Tucson for TUSD’s Opening Minds through the Arts.
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It’s no secret that arts education is often the easy target in these times of continuous budget shortfalls in our schools. However, there are many people that recognize the importance of a strong foundation in the arts as an integral part of teaching for the 21st century. Opening Minds through the Arts works to teach reading, writing, math and science to kindergarten through 8th grade students. Barrage, an innovative string ensemble from Alberta Canada, has developed an integrated program to educate, motivate and inspire students, and is bringing their touring show to Sahuaro High School, as a benefit for OMA.

PROCESSION PREPERATIONS UNDERWAY

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Monday, October 19th 2009 at 7:31

This year marks the 20th incarnation of what has become one of the quintessential Tucson experiences. The All Souls Procession takes place on Sunday November 8th, and is the culmination of a weekend full of activities.

EARLY LITERACY ON DISPLAY

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Wednesday, October 14th 2009 at 22:22

The archaeological exhibit Writings Out of Time: The University of Arizona’s Cuneiform Collection showcases the Arizona State Museum’s extraordinary – and unexpected – holdings in Near Eastern antiquities. It will be open to the public from Sept. 14 – Dec. 18, 2009, in the Special Collections Library.

BURGER CITY: A DOWNTOWN BURGER

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Tuesday, June 16th 2009 at 17:35

Burger City is the name of an inconspicuous storefront restaurant located directly across from the Ronstadt Transit Center. The place specializes, as you might expect given the name, in burgers and we recently dropped in with our production crew to take a look.

SKATEBOARDING IN TUCSON – SANTA RITA SKATE PARK BRINGS SKATING TO DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD.

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Monday, June 8th 2009 at 15:25

Skateboarders can be a difficult group to appreciate if you’ve never skated. Seen from a distance, a band of kids in skinny-leg pants, beanies, and black hoodies does not seem to inspire confidence among visitors to the struggling downtown urban environments. However, many skaters will point out that it’s unfair to make generalizations about a group of people based on the actions of a few. They argue that skating is a demanding sport that requires perseverance, skill, and talent and they say that all they want is to be able to practice without fear of being harassed by The Man. Now Tucson Parks and Rec has completed the latest safe-haven for skaters, and it seems that the project has been met with positive reactions.

NAIM AMOR: MUSICIAN VISITS AZPM STUDIOS

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Wednesday, May 27th 2009 at 12:39

Musician, Naim Amor dropped by the Arizona Public Media radio facilities here at the UofA for an intimate (read: cramped) performance of a few of his original compositions. The paparazzi managed to sneak into the facility as well, before the sound engineers requested their removal. In the end the recording session was a success, and we got some nice pics to boot.

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE... AND DOWNTOWN

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Wednesday, May 20th 2009 at 14:12

Running through the streets of downtown can be an eye-opening experience. There are sights, sounds, and smells that can only be appreciated as you navigate the narrow streets propelled by a pair of running shoes. And now you have the opportunity to do just that with hundreds of other runners.

... AND THEN THERE WAS ONE.

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Monday, May 18th 2009 at 15:42

The Tucson Citizen went to an online-only version this week, and now the Arizona Daily Star is the only daily to cover Southern Arizona. For the Journalists at the Star this means that their work is that much more important to the community, and a recent visit by our production crew found the newsroom to be busy with the job of covering the news. The photography team is no exception, and they are busy developing new methods of storytelling.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE ON IN TUNE?

From the desk of Luis Carrión on Thursday, May 14th 2009 at 16:41

Premiere of In Tune on Arizona Public Media

The purpose of In Tune is to provide viewers, and listeners, a connection with the music of our area. We invite you to share your ideas and desires regarding the music that you would like to see featured on our programs.