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The Tucson Presidio: As Old as the American Revolution
Did you know Tucson, Arizona, is older than the United States? Built on the northern frontier of New Spain, the fort founded in 1775 connected the region to larger struggles shaping North America. In this episode of “What Happened in AZ?,” explore why the fort was founded, what life was like here and what it’s purpose was.
Nov 1 – Nov 30
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Join Arizona PBS as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Discover the rich cultures and traditions of our nation’s First People through stories that connect us.
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central sound
Finding a Voice: Fostering Indigenous Composers
In the fall of 2023, the team at Central Sound followed Native American Composer Apprentice Project’s (NACAP) resident quartet throughout the Navajo Nation to schools involved in the project, capturing the process as well as interviewing students, performers and composers.
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Check, Please! Arizona
Little Miss BBQ: Central Texas barbecue
April 17
Little Miss BBQ serves up the rich and smoky flavors of Central Texas at its two Valley locations with an emphasis on great flavors.
Arizona Restaurants
Restaurants with a great view featured on ‘Check, Please! Arizona’
Looking for dinner with a view? Look no further than these Arizona restaurants featured on our original show, “Check, Please! Arizona.” From soaring mountains to the desert foliage, we’ve got some beautiful scenery to accompany your next night out.
Trail Mix’d
Getting to know Kristen Keogh, new host of ‘Trail Mix’d’
Nov. 24
Explore Arizona’s hiking trails with Kristen Keogh on season 3 of “Trail Mix’d,” airing Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. starting Feb. 5, 2026.
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Celebrate 65 Years of Arizona PBS
Dec. 18
Arizona PBS invites you to its annual luncheon at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Resort, where food, media and community come together in a celebration of public television. Join us at the iconic
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Our Tower Supporters Challenge is on!
Because of the generosity of Bill and Susan Ahearn, Spencer Brown, and Barb and Tom Leard, we are able to host a Tower Supporters Challenge! Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $105,000!
Arizona Encore♪
Native American String Quartets
Nov. 25
Everyone has an album they heard when young that influences them for life. For Chickasaw composer Jarod Tate that experience led to his own cycle for string quartet, Rattle Songs. On the next Arizona Encore, hear those instrumental settings alongside a new work by Tate that gives voice to the animals of the forest.
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Native American Heritage Month 2025
Nov. 26
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the first Native American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music: Raven Chacon.
