NAU professor moves to semifinals in ‘Jeopardy!’ Professors Tournament

All her episodes were filmed in one day last October, which means Canipe already knows the outcome of the semi-finals airing this Tuesday. “What I was most excited for last week was that I would finally not have to keep that secret,” she said. History, not so much, Canipe said, but as someone who reads a lot and has […]

Have an arts lover on your holiday shopping list? Here are some of our top local gift ideas

You can gift a loved one a membership to one of Arizona’s top art museums including Phoenix Art Museum or Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Whether you’re looking for visual art, music, theater or something else, there are plenty of choices. A few perks of basic membership include unlimited general admission, invitations to members-only exhibition previews, […]

‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘Rudolph’ and ‘Elf’ among the shows hitting metro Phoenix holiday stages

For “Nutcracker” fans, there are several choices in the coming weeks. Or, if you’re in the mood for a soulful rendition of Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity,” the Black Theatre Troupe has brought back the show for that group’s 50th anniversary. “Miss Bennet” follows the classic “Pride and Prejudice” in a play that invites the audience through the comical, […]

Summer solstice is June 20. Why it’s the longest day of the year and how it’s celebrated

It’ll be a long, hot day here in Phoenix but for many cultures around the world, the first day of summer is welcomed with celebrations and rituals that recognize the sun’s importance to human life. The Stonehenge rock formation in England perfect aligns with the sun’s movement on both the summer and winter solstices. …Read the […]

‘Snake’s blood’: Quechan Tribe prepares for a fight over a gold mine on ancestral lands

YUMA — Preston Arrow-weed raises his rattle, crafted from an empty tin can, pebbles and a wooden handle, as he leads another in a series of songs that describe the lands, waters and ecology of the lower Colorado River Valley. The project still faces environmental reviews and will likely face new scrutiny from the Biden administration, which […]