Arts + Entertainment
Coming up on this Season 9 opener of Word, wanna get off this planet? A new sci-fi novel examines the implications of doing so and what it means for sustainability by those of us who choose to stay on it.
Plus, it’s Black History Month.
Why are representations of it lacking in Arizona?
Finally, February means National Haiku Writing Month (NaHaiWriMo), and the 2023 KJZZ Haiku Writing Contest.
Jan. 29, 2023
As the state braces for an influx of people coming for the Super Bowl and related events, there are heightened concerns about the spread of respiratory viruses.
Jan. 28, 2023
Ugandan folk musician Giovanni Kiyingi can play a variety of traditional African and western instrument, including the kalimba, xylophone medina, ngoni, flute, drums — and more.
Jan. 27, 2023
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was Spotify’s most streamed artist of the year, and his megahit “Un Verano Sin Ti” was its No. 1 album. But 2022 wasn’t just about one artist.
Jan. 26, 2023
Phoenix is looking for feedback from residents as part of an ongoing community survey.
Jan. 26, 2023
The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away, and preparations are underway across the Valley for the game in Glendale. A lot of those preparations can be expensive, and the state is picking up some of the tab for them.
Jan. 26, 2023
Houses of worship are often recognizable — whether they’re churches, synagogues, mosques or the holy buildings of other faiths. But writer Greg Allen says the architecture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ temples has evolved over the years in some interesting ways.
Jan. 25, 2023
This Sunday, Jan. 22, marks the beginning of Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year. To celebrate, The Show spoke with Rodney Hu, owner of Yucca Tap Room, about what the holiday means to him.
Jan. 20, 2023
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is partnering with Waymo One to provide a free ride to people who haven’t before used the autonomous vehicle service.
Jan. 20, 2023
A multimedia performance this weekend aims to shine a light on a piece of history, but also the present. The MusicaNova Orchestra will be screening the film "Winter Journey," and then performing Carl Nielsen’s "Inextinguishable Symphony."
Jan. 20, 2023
To hear bar manager Delena Humble-Fischer talk about cocktails is like hearing an artist describe the inspiration behind their work. And, it turns out, that’s not far from the truth about her.
Jan. 20, 2023
With the Super Bowl coming to Arizona in three weeks, government agencies are busy in their efforts to protect public health and safety. That includes preparing for some worst-case scenarios.
Jan. 20, 2023
A new survey says 20% of business travelers plan to take more trips this year than they did before the pandemic.
Jan. 18, 2023
If you missed your shot at a Ladmo Bag as a kid, now’s your chance. AZTV Channel 7 began airing old episodes of the “The Wallace & Ladmo Show,” a beloved Arizona kids’ show, on Jan. 1.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Some senses are easier to talk about than others. And, some are more well understood than others. Smell, it seems, is both difficult to discuss and not terribly well understood — at least not yet. Saskia Wilson-Brown is trying to change that.
Jan. 17, 2023
The Arizona Cardinals announced the hiring of Monti Ossenfort on Monday, one week after owner Michael Bidwill announced that head coach Kliff Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim would not return following a dreadful 4-13 season.
Jan. 17, 2023
Upcoming film festivals in Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe and Sedona offer something for all viewers. KJZZ turns its lens on what’s coming to a theater — or even a TV — near you.
Jan. 15, 2023
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The Phoenix Symphony announced that Peter Kjome would serve as the organization’s next president and CEO. Once a professional oboist for many years, Kjome previously worked with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra.
Jan. 14, 2023
A proposed Arizona Coyotes’ hockey arena and entertainment district in northwest Tempe will be decided by voters in a special election in May. Before then, any individual or organization can make arguments for or against the project.
Jan. 13, 2023
Composer and keyboard player Chris Norby is bringing his group, Kabarett to the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Friday night. Norby stopped by the studios with Kabarett’s bassoon player, Kristilyn Woods, to talk about the show and the band.
Jan. 13, 2023
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