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The next in a series of free monthly concerts featuring world music at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts happens on Valentine's Day. The music series is called “Global Sounds” and began in January with an African born singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Feb. 12, 2024
The Show spoke with Tim Riester, founder and CEO of the firm Riester, about the best and less successful Super Bowl ads.
Feb. 12, 2024
The Super Bowl brought excitement for many, including one fan from Anthem. Courtesy of donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Garrett Lee got to attend the big game the Big Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas.
Feb. 11, 2024
It may be cold in the high country right now, but The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance is looking ahead to summer and its 3rd Annual “Music on the Square” events.
Feb. 11, 2024
The town of Queen Creek is celebrating as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Niners quarterback Brock Purdy is a native of the town, and Mayor Julia Wheatley said that’s led to some honorific fun.
Feb. 10, 2024
A series of free films showcasing Black history continues Saturday, Feb 10. Next up is a documentary titled, “Black Art: In the Absence of Light.”
Feb. 9, 2024
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre last month canceled an upcoming production of the play "Roosters" and has accused the director of engaging in discriminatory practices.
Feb. 9, 2024
The WM Phoenix Open bills itself as one of the most sustainable in sports for its "zero-waste" edict. But watering all that grass during a Western mega-drought has been a challenge that all Arizona golf courses are facing.
Feb. 9, 2024
Storms caused a three-and-half-hour rain delay at the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday, and more precipitation is in the forecast for the weekend.
Feb. 9, 2024
There's an enduring interest in stories based on the original Frankenstein. The Show talked with Brian McAuley, a clinical assistant professor of screenwriting at Arizona State University's Sidney Poitier New American Film School, about why.
Feb. 9, 2024
This week, hundreds of young dancers are gathering in Phoenix for and event known as the the “American Idol of ballet” — the Youth America Grand Prix. At stake are scholarships to ballet schools and spots in some of the best companies. But Alice Robb says ballet is competitive enough as it is.
Feb. 9, 2024
Phoenix is offering financial help to qualifying vacant retail and commercial properties.
Feb. 8, 2024
Phoenix leaders have awarded the first threatened building grant since the program was named after the former mayor, approving $400,000 to help preserve and rehabilitate a single-story home built in 1909.
Feb. 8, 2024
Harlem Globetrotters team members Hops, Buckets and X-Over recently passed out smiles and wisdom to kids at a West Valley elementary school earlier this week as part of their goodwill program.
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→ More Arizona education news
Feb. 8, 2024
The Show spoke with Dennita Sewell, director of the Arizona State University FIDM Fashion Program, about the "trickle up" fashion trend of workwear.
Feb. 8, 2024
The Show reached out to Brad Bushman, a professor of communication at The Ohio State University, where he studies human aggression and violence, about the popularity of violent video games like this, and why so many people are drawn to them.
Feb. 8, 2024
This year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open is the first since the company DraftKings opened a 13,000-square-foot sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale. An expert says the addiction known as gambling disorder affects about 1% to 2% of the population.
Feb. 7, 2024
The story of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has captivated the sports world. Speaking at media day this week in Las Vegas, the Arizona native thanked the coaches, teachers and other supporters who always believed in him.
Feb. 6, 2024
Electric scooters will soon be available to rent 24 hours a day in downtown Phoenix as part of a test requested by vendors Lime and Spin.
Feb. 6, 2024
Laura Pastor wants to make traditional pedal bicycles more accessible downtown, but there could be financial challenges. And a report from city staff says e-bikes are used more often.
Feb. 6, 2024
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