Arizona PBS
"When I look into your eyes, I travel light years" #music #acoustic #songwriter #singersongwriter
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- "When I look into your eyes, I travel light years" #music #acoustic #songwriter #singersongwriter
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- "Meteor" by @serenanicollemusic5926, recorded by Arizona PBS for Playlist 48.
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- Get Joe Bonamassa tickets AND support Arizona PBS at azpbs.org/joe
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Get tickets to see Benise, the Prince of the Spanish Guitar, live in Arizona
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Become a member of Arizona PBS and get tickets to see @benisemusic live in concert here in Arizona. He'll be performing in both Scottsdale and Flagstaff later in 2024: http://azpbs.org/s-boxofc
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- Get tickets to see Joe Bonamassa live in Arizona
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Become a member of Arizona PBS and get tickets to see @JoeBonamassaTV live in concert at Arizona Financial Theater in downtown Phoenix on Nov. 2, 2024: http://azpbs.org/s-boxofc
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- Get tickets to see Celtic Woman live in Arizona
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Become a member of Arizona PBS and get tickets to see @CelticWomanOfficial live in concert at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix on May 7, 2024: http://azpbs.org/s-boxofc
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- "You can't not have gumbo." #food #restaurant #foodie #review #cajun
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Want more Arizona restaurant recommendations? Check out our "Check, Please! Arizona" playlist for places throughout metro Phoenix and around the state.
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- Meet Scott Woelfel, new General Manager of Arizona PBS
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Scott Woelfel joined Arizona PBS as our new general manager early this year.
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- AZ Votes 2024 preview
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- On Monday, March 18, the night before Arizonans cast ballots in the state's Presidential Preference election, join us for AZ Votes 2024, a live special previewing the upcoming election cycle. We'll talk with elected officials and local journalists as this two-hour special officially kicks off our election coverage. Join us live at 6 p.m. MST on March 18!
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- #songwriter Serena Nicolle
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- @serenanicollemusic5926 talks about writing "Meteor"
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- Serena Nicolle performs "Meteor" | Playlist 48
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Phoenix-based singer-songwriter Serena Nicolle joined us in the Arizona PBS studios to share her song “Meteor." Nicolle’s signature style of indie-pop has made her music instantly recognizable and popular.
She grew up listening to Queen, Supertramp and Phil Collins, and her love for music was fostered by her high school’s music program, which gave her opportunities to perform in various locations across the Valley.
“When I was about 11 years old, I did my first talent show and I auditioned through my choir. I did my first solo ever,” Nicolle said. “At the end, I was just like a deer in headlights. The silence at the end felt like forever, and then everyone was like, ‘Oh my god, Serena, yes!’ and I was like, ‘Wow, I can make people feel things with my singing.’”
She usually plays the acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano during her performances, and hopes to one day have a world tour.
“The best part is when people ...
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- Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen: 35 years of amazing Cajun recipes I Check, Please! Arizona
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- 7:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen, an iconic Mesa restaurant in its 35th year, serves New Orleans favorites with lively ambiance. Owned by twin sisters, it celebrates Cajun culture through rich, homemade dishes.
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- "It keeps me in shape."
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- In the heart of Downtown Phoenix, First & Last is more than just a restaurant. Led by the talented duo of Chef Robb and Ashley Hammond, it's a cozy spot where good food meets genuine hospitality. Chef Mark Tarbell and guests Brent Kleinman, Brittany Hudson, and Janet Wilson share their experiences and opinions on First & Last.
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- It's Leap Year! What are you doing with your extra 24 hours? #downtownphoenix #leapyear
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Jermaine Lockhart performs “Sunday Doo Dah” | Playlist 48
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Tenor saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart has played alongside many notable musicians, including Angie Bofill, Pieces of a Dream, Brian Auger, the Jazz Crusaders and Bob James – but here the stage is all his. He plays “Honey Dew” and “Sunday Doo Dah,” both produced by Greg Fears Jr. with melodies by Lockhart.
“I came to have a love of music from my parents,” Lockhart said. “My mom is a music teacher and my dad plays the organ – he’s the retired pastor of a church.” As a child, he started with drums and moved to saxophone from there, choosing the instrument in school because he saw the girls in his class were interested in it.
From his musical roots in the Pentecostal church, Lockhart has also added jazz, straight-ahead grooves, and rhythm and blues genres to his repertoire.
“What I love most about performing is the energy that I receive from the crowd,” he said.
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- ACRES Community Creators Marketplace #downtownphoenix
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In honor of Black History Month, we're visiting Black-owned businesses here in Phoenix. Let us know where else you'd recommend!
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- Virtù Honest Craft: A Mediterranean culinary journey I Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 8:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Virtù Honest Craft, situated in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and helmed by Chef Gio Osso, stands as a culinary haven celebrated for its landmark fine dining experience. Nestled within the Bespoke Inn, the restaurant’s outdoor patio boasts lush Mediterranean touches, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Chef Mark Tarbell and guests Ted Simons, Catherine Anaya and Paola Boivin share their experiences and opinions on Virtù Honest Craft.
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- Stardust+Sage #downtownphoenix
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In honor of Black History Month, we're visiting Black-owned businesses here in Phoenix. Let us know where else you'd recommend!
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- ATL Wings in #downtownphoenix
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In honor of Black History Month, we're visiting Black-owned businesses here in Phoenix. Let us know where else you'd recommend!
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- Jermaine Lockhart performs "Honey Dew" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Tenor saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart has played alongside many notable musicians, including Angie Bofill, Pieces of a Dream, Brian Auger, the Jazz Crusaders and Bob James – but here the stage is all his. He plays “Honey Dew” and “Sunday Doo Dah,” both produced by Greg Fears Jr. with melodies by Lockhart.
“I came to have a love of music from my parents,” Lockhart said. “My mom is a music teacher and my dad plays the organ – he’s the retired pastor of a church.” As a child, he started with drums and moved to saxophone from there, choosing the instrument in school because he saw the girls in his class were interested in it.
From his musical roots in the Pentecostal church, Lockhart has also added jazz, straight-ahead grooves, and rhythm and blues genres to his repertoire.
“What I love most about performing is the energy that I receive from the crowd,” he said.
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- Mill Ave. Chamber Players perform "Nocturne" | Playlist 48
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Savor the sound of the Mill Ave Chamber Players, a chamber music ensemble based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Rose French founded the group in 2008 with the help of an entrepreneurial grant from Arizona State University. French plays the French horn alongside Dr. Thomas Mark Breadon Jr. on the bassoon, Katherine Palmer on clarinet, Nikolaus Flickinger on oboe and Sabrina Hu on flute.
Bassoonist Thomas Breadon Jr. said he wrote “Nocturne” for his grandmother at her request. He hopes listeners connect to the mood the ensemble is trying to convey through its music.
For more information on the ensemble and their music, check out their website at http://www.millavechamberplayers.com. Watch their full "Playlist 48" episode at https://youtu.be/dibNpsd0mys?si=jqKHyXpGwk1R1Deu.
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- Chino Bandido: A culinary symphony of Mexican, Caribbean, and Asian flavors I Check, Please Arizona!
- Runtime
- 7:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Chino Bandido, a culinary gem founded by Eve Collins and her late husband Frank 32 years ago, seamlessly blends Mexican, Caribbean, and Asian flavors in a way that captivates the palate.
At Chino Bandido, patrons place their orders at the counter, choosing from a diverse menu that includes highlights like the popular Jade Red Chicken – a sweet and sour dish with a spicy kick.
Chef Mark Tarbell and guests Bill Kunz and Allison Cuoco share their experiences and opinions on Shift Kitchen and Bar.
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- Mill Ave. Chamber Players perform "Serene" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Savor the sound of the Mill Ave Chamber Players, a chamber music ensemble based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Rose French founded the group in 2008 with the help of an entrepreneurial grant from Arizona State University. French plays the French horn alongside Dr. Thomas Mark Breadon Jr. on the bassoon, Katherine Palmer on clarinet, Nikolaus Flickinger on oboe and Sabrina Hu on flute.
“The first movement was written for my mother,” Breadon Jr. said. “She gave me and my three brothers a very happy and carefree life. I wrote it about the carefree nature of the way that I grew up.”
For more information on the ensemble and their music, check out their website at http://www.millavechamberplayers.com. Watch their full "Playlist 48" episode at https://youtu.be/dibNpsd0mys?si=jqKHyXpGwk1R1Deu.
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- Shift Kitchen and Bar: 'Redefining dining norms' | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Shift Kitchen and Bar, owned by pastry chef Dara Wong, is redefining the modern dining experience with a unique approach to shared plates and a focus on community. Located in the historic Babbitt Building in Downtown Flagstaff, this female-run establishment is making waves with its commitment to shifting the mentality of "normal" dining.
Shift focuses on building a sense of community, and according to Wong, it's this emphasis that contributes to their success.
Chef Mark Tarbell and guests Laura Swarts, Randy McGrane, and Pamela Carter share their experiences and opinions on Shift Kitchen and Bar.
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- Walt Richardson performs "Love Wings" | Playlist 48
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Singer/songwriter Walt Richardson has been a fixture in the Tempe music scene open mic nights in the ’70s when he was a student at ASU.
While at first the appeal of the guitar was tied to its association with youthful rebellion, Richardson says he values its versatility. “As I’ve learned over the years, the guitar allows you to express your soul through it,” he said. “If I have this one guitar and four or five singer/songwriters, it’s going to sound different in each person’s hand. That’s what I like about how unique the instrument is in terms of allowing the creator, the songwriter to move through it.”
Over the years, he’s played in bands and as a solo artist, toured nationally and nurtured the music scene here at home, including music programs in schools, with an emphasis on cultural diversity. He became the first inductee into Mill Avenue’s Walk of Music in 2014, and on his 60th birthday, Richardson was inducted into Arizona’s Music...
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- First and Last: 'Nice food for nice people' | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In the heart of Downtown Phoenix, First & Last is more than just a restaurant. Led by the talented duo of Chef Robb and Ashley Hammond, it's a cozy spot where good food meets genuine hospitality.
The menu changes frequently, making use of local and seasonal produce. They have a strong cocktail program including a downstairs basement bar (Little Debbie’s, named for Ashley’s mom) that plays Fellini movies and serves wines and cocktails. The restaurant’s décor is modern comfort anchored by a generous wooden bar in the center and a large loft dining area known as The Basket.
Chef Mark Tarbell and guests Brent Kleinman, Brittany Hudson, and Janet Wilson share their experiences and opinions on First & Last.
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- Walt Richardson performs "I Say Love" | Playlist 48
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Singer/songwriter Walt Richardson has been a fixture in the Tempe music scene open mic nights in the ’70s when he was a student at ASU.
“Many, many years ago when I first started out playing, I was writing folk tunes, but they were kind of somber, and the folks at the open mic nights would say, man we love your tunes, but they’re downers,” Richardson said with a chuckle. “‘I Say Love’ was my first attempt at writing a song with a rapid beat to it, and it just stuck with me.”
Over the years, he’s played in bands and as a solo artist, toured nationally and nurtured the music scene here at home, including music programs in schools, with an emphasis on cultural diversity. He became the first inductee into Mill Avenue’s Walk of Music in 2014, and on his 60th birthday, Richardson was inducted into Arizona’s Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame at Tempe Center for the Arts.
See his full Playlist 48 episode at https://www.youtube.co...
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- Luca Moldovan plays "Glycerine" | Playlist 48
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Every time a musician steps on stage, they share a piece of themselves with their audience – and Luca Moldovan’s passion for music is palpable. He joined us in the Arizona PBS studios to play original songs and chat about his musical background.
“As a child, I lived in a lot of countries, and I guess music was part of my refuge,” he said. “I’m from Romania, which is an interesting country when it comes to music. Past and present meet, right? You’ve got traditional music, but also we have this rebellious spirit.
As he grew up, Moldovan enjoyed branching out into more styles of music, including classical, jazz and blues. “I’m a very big blues guy,” he said. “But I grew up as a rocker, that’s for sure.”
Hear more from Luca in his full episode of Playlist 48: https://youtu.be/MrJaIgMmJAc?feature=shared
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- High Tide: Roll on in for fresh seafood | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 6:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- High Tide Seafood Bar & Grill is the destination for a variety of fresh seafood, thoughtfully prepared in a scratch kitchen and served with a smile.
Featured in this episode: https://www.hightideseafoodbar.com/
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- Ponderosa Grove performs "Changin'" | Playlist 48
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Prescott-based band Ponderosa Grove was born as a way for its members to channel emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. With passionate songs like “Changin'” and “Save My Soul” on their first album — fittingly titled “The Debut” — it’s clear the band is one to watch in the Arizona music scene.
Speaking specifically about “Changin’,” singer Candace Devine said the song grew out of a moment where she caught her own gaze in the rearview mirror and reminded herself that although the world was changing around her, she would be able to grow and change with it.
“It’s a song derived out of a pep talk and realizing there was nobody not going through this,” Devine said. “If I could shape it as something to embrace versus crumble under, then it was a lot more bearable.”
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- The Original ChopShop Co. | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Original ChopShop Co. is a fast-casual neighborhood eatery where they select fresh ingredients for modern chop salads, reinterpreted sandwiches, and grilled protein plates.
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- Ponderosa Grove performs "Save My Soul" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Prescott-based band Ponderosa Grove was born as a way for its members to channel emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. With passionate songs like “Changin'” and “Save My Soul” on their first album — fittingly titled “The Debut” — it’s clear the band is one to watch in the Arizona music scene.
“Prescott’s very unique in that there’s a lot of places to play music and there’s a lot of support from the community,” agreed guitarist Drew Hall. “You put on a show and people will show up and they will support and they’ll be paying attention.”
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- Rokerij: Hard to spell, easy to enjoy | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rokerij serves European-inspired New Mexican cuisine, fish and steak.
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- Black in Arizona
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This January 15, don't miss the Emmy® award-winning program, "Black in Arizona," airing Mondays at 9 p.m. Only on Arizona PBS!
In these personal anecdotes, learn about what it's like to be Black in our community. "Black in Arizona" aims to shine a light on the stories and contributions of some of the most impactful Black Arizonans in the state's history. In this series, hear inspiring stories from people in our community as they share how their ancestry influences who they are and the challenges they face today.
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- Check, Please! Arizona returns Jan. 25
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- "Check, Please! Arizona" is set to make its anticipated return with the premiere of Season 11 on January 25, 2024. The show, featuring renowned Chef Mark Tarbell and a panel of community members, places the spotlight on locally-owned and independent Arizona restaurants. In each episode, three guests share their dining experiences and recommendations with one another, creating an authentic and insightful review of the diverse culinary offerings in the state.
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- Teri Tobin sings "O Holy Night" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 4:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Born in Mesa, Arizona and raised in Southern California, Tobin joined us in the Arizona PBS studios to share her rendition of “O Holy Night,” which appears on her holiday EP, “Christmas Child.” Tobin said she included “O Holy Night” as a tribute to her grandma, who loved the song and would ask her to sing it every year.
Tobin’s Christmas traditions involves baking, wrapping gifts, and spending time with her family. “Christmas is my Granny’s favorite holiday, so we still try to make it special for her. We always go to her house the night before and we are up all night cooking and baking.” she said.
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- Angels Trumpet Ale House: Start with the beer first | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Angels Trumpet Ale House has over 30 beers on tap as well as a from-scratch kitchen serving elevated bar food with a fun twist. Our guests dish about gourmet pop-tarts and TV dinners as well as other favorites you won't want to miss.
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- How well do you know your reindeer? | AZPBS Trivia Challenge: Holiday Edition
- Runtime
- 9:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Up for some holiday trivia? We tried to stump the Arizona PBS staff – check out the results. Some of us might need a few gingerbread cookies to jog our memories!
You’re invited to play along with us, too! You can find the quiz at https://azpbs.org/connect.
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- Meet the new CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation | Horizonte
- Runtime
- 11:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On this episode of Horizonte, we talk with Anna Maria Chávez, the new President and CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF), about her plans for the foundation, which exists to help connect donors with non profit organizations that serve the communities in our state.
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- Teri Tobin sings "Christmas Child" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 4:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Born in Mesa, Arizona and raised in Southern California, Teri Tobin joined us in the Arizona PBS studios to share her song “Christmas Child.”
Tobin’s early performances were standing in front of the pews and belting past the church steeple. “I was singing at the Historical Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Mesa, where I was born. In those days, I sang everything I could get my hands on,” said Tobin.
Hear more from Teri Tobin on her full episode of Playlist 48: https://youtu.be/9aoeGtfOE3k
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- Merci French Café: The pastry case draws you in, the food brings you back | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 6:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Merci French Café is an authentic French café in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving traditional French food including croissants, crepes, and beef bourguignon.
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- "La Plonqui" tells the story of the first ASU Chicano Literature Professor | Horizonte
- Runtime
- 13:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- There is a new book out on the first Chicano Literature Professor at Arizona State University. Margarita Cota-Cárdenas emerged in the 1960s, and her life is detailed in the new book “La Plonqui: The Literary Life and Work of Margarita Cota-Cárdenas."
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- Luca Moldovan plays "The Madeliene" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Every time a musician steps on stage, they share a piece of themselves with their audience – and Luca Moldovan’s passion for music is palpable. He joined us in the Arizona PBS studios to play his songs and chat about his musical background.
“As a child, I lived in a lot of countries, and I guess music was part of my refuge,” he said. “I’m from Romania, which is an interesting country when it comes to music. Past and present meet, right?"
Music remained a refuge, no matter where he lived. “I remember when the first iPod got out,” Moldovan said, “it was something so fascinating for me. I started listening to Metallica and Black Eyed Peas – there were some funny combinations, but it was just me discovering music.”
Hear more from Luca in the his full episode of Playlist 48: https://youtu.be/MrJaIgMmJAc?feature=shared
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- Saigon Kitchen: Pho when you need it | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Saigon Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant in Surprise, Arizona that serves Vietnamese specialties including banh mi, pho and other signature dishes.
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- Looking back at 2023
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- 2023 was a year of storytelling. It's how we create local connections across Arizona, and connect our audiences here to people and events around the globe.
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- An Arizona ranch girl who became an American icon: Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor | Arizona Horizon
- Runtime
- 10:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has died at the age of 93. She made history by becoming the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice in 1981.
Join us at 5 p.m. MST for a livestream of "Arizona Horizon" at https://www.youtube.com/live/oUwsbYfv6cA?si=UgGw8xWGVBA3lHPH. We'll look back at her legacy with Ruth McGregor, a former Arizona Supreme Court chief justice who clerked for O'Connor from 1981 to 1982 and Scott Bales, also a former chief of the Arizona Supreme Court who clerked for O'Connor in 1984 and 1985. Both serve on the advisory board of the O'Connor Justice Prize, an organization which recognizes exemplary leadership in rule of law initiatives and honors Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy.
More on Sandra Day O'Connor from Arizona PBS:
Sandra Day O’Connor speaks about her book “Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court” in 2013: https://azpbs.org/books/2013/06/out-of-order-stories-from-the-history-...
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- Julian Nguyen plays Sonata for Violin No. 5, I. L’Aurore by Eugène Ysaÿe | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Violinist Julian Nguyen visited the Arizona PBS studios to perform the Sonata for Violin No. 5, I. L’Aurore by Eugène Ysaÿe, a virtuoso violinist and composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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- The Gladly | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Gladly is a creative American restaurant and whiskey bar located in the heart of the Biltmore neighborhood.
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- Julian Nguyen performs "murmur" | Playlist 48
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Violinist Julian Nguyen visited the Arizona PBS studios to perform a composition of his own, titled "murmur."
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- Bitter and Twisted Cocktail Parlor | Check, Please! Arizona
- Runtime
- 7:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Housed inside a historic building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is a stylish eatery and hip drinking spot.
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- #OurVoices: Aliyah Chaves Speaks on How Being Indigenous is Important to Her
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Aliyah Chavez of Indian Country Today explains what she loves about her heritage.
