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Volleyball player in action
Professional volleyball is coming to the Valley for a five-week residency featuring some of the world’s best players in a unique setting and format at Mesa’s Legacy Park.
Oct. 4, 2023
A storytelling event that “lives at the intersection of migration and music” is coming to ASU Gammage Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m.
Oct. 3, 2023
Man in suit holding up bingo cards.
Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, is defending "bonanza bingo'' games offered at veterans' organizations throughout Arizona after three state agencies said they should be shut down as illegal gaming devices.
Oct. 3, 2023
Michael Enis offers a blessing before singing the U.S. national anthem.
The Professional Bull Riders spotlighted the vocal talents of Michael Enis during this weekend's Ridge Rider Days in Glendale.
Oct. 2, 2023
Indoor pickeball courts
The Show looks into the growing fascination with pickleball and how PickleMall at Arizona Mills Mall is gaining traction.
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Oct. 2, 2023
Heart book page
Let’s talk about Indian romance novels — or so goes the title of a recent piece in High Country News by Indigenous journalist Taylar Dawn Stagner. In it, she writes about her love of the sometimes corny, sometimes raunchy genre — and how a boom of Native American-themed romance novels that were popular not all that long ago made her think twice.
Oct. 2, 2023
ASU Gammage Hamilton
I know. It doesn’t yet feel like fall. But autumn in the desert lasts only a fortnight, right? While what we call “the fall arts season” here in the Valley lasts for weeks. And around here, theater, visual art, live music and dance tend to happen indoors, where it’s air-conditioned. And we can forget about our lack of seasons.
Sep. 29, 2023
books on a large white bookshelf
Getting rid of the stuff in our homes can be difficult and time-consuming. But for Lewis Buzbee, parting with one specific kind of item is more challenging than the rest: books.
Sep. 28, 2023
Guitar in case
State fairs certainly didn’t start in Arizona, although the fair and the fairgrounds predates statehood. But if you visit the Arizona State Fair, you might see some things that are uniquely Arizona.
Sep. 28, 2023
Gary Paul Nabhan, author of “Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals”
The Show spoke with Gary Paul Nabhan, acclaimed ethnobotanist, about “Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals” — his new book about everything from tequilas to bacanoras and more.
Sep. 28, 2023
Blue Silhouette breakdancers
The Show spoke with Jorge Edson "House" Magaña, who teaches on the breakdance world as a clinical assistant professor in the School of Music, Dance and Theater at Arizona State University, about his thoughts on breakdancing at the Olympics.
Sep. 28, 2023
Deandre Ayton
DeAndre Ayton’s days with the Phoenix Suns are over. The University of Arizona standout and 2018 No. 1 overall pick was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-way blockbuster NBA trade on Wednesday.
Sep. 28, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Greg Schulte
The baseball season is coming to a close — and so is the 52-year career of Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Greg Schulte.
Sep. 27, 2023
Phoenix is looking for artists to contribute ideas for its largest park.
Sep. 27, 2023
Someone holding a film slate on a movie set.
After nearly five months on the picket lines, the Writer’s Guild of America has struck a tentative deal with film studios. But union actors are still on strike. And the standstill in Hollywood is having some impact on Arizona.
Sep. 26, 2023
The covers of the "Tribal Force" comic books
The Show spoke with "Reservation Dogs" actor and author of "Tribal Force" Jon Proudstar about where the idea for his historic comic came from, and what his new plans are.
Sep. 26, 2023
Miss Arizona 2023 and Tempe police officer Candace Kanavel
A Tempe police officer will compete in the upcoming Miss USA pageant. Candace Kanavel will represent the Grand Canyon state after winning Miss Arizona USA.
Sep. 23, 2023
Fair rides
This year's Arizona State Fair runs Sept. 22 through Oct. 29, with the usual range of rides and games in the Midway to the Coliseum concert series to demolition derby and rodeos in the grandstand.
Find more things to do this weekend with KJZZ Hotspots
Sep. 22, 2023
Word podcast card showing host and three guests
On this episode of Word,”poets and storytellers have an opportunity to perform in the Valley, plus we feature young adult travel and romance set in Arizona, as well as a YA fantasy/romance rooted in dark magic.
Sep. 21, 2023
Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin’ Cream
Now you can get alcoholic coffee and tea drinks from Dunkin’ Donuts. Or if breakfast food is more your thing, you can try the frozen waffle-inspired offering from Eggo.
Sep. 21, 2023

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