Did You Miss This Tiny Desert Concert? 🎸

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Did You Miss This Tiny Desert Concert? 🎸

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July 23, 2024

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Be Connected To Our Local Music Scene With KJZZ

You may have heard of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, but did you know that KJZZ has a local version? Tiny Desert Concerts highlight Arizona musicians through conversation and performance, sometimes right in the middle of the desert.

The series continues with Morphia Slow, the solo project-turned-band of Allene Dugan. She sat down with Lauren Gilger, host of KJZZ’s The Show to talk more about the band’s unique sound in American Legion Post 138.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Piper Fellowship a transformational opportunity for nonprofit leaders to reach retool and revitalize applications due August 1st Learn more

KBACH Reel Music with Matt Rogers an hour of themes from your favorite movies Saturdays at 6 PM Mountain Standard Time

Too Hot To Leave The House? Stay Home With KBACH

Don’t want to step out of your air-conditioned home? Neither do we!

Kick back and listen to the soundtracks of mystery movies on Reel Musicwith Host Matt Rogers.

This Saturday (7/27/24) at 6:00 p.m., enjoy mysterious themes from great whodunits and other stories of intrigue: The Fugitive, Knives Out, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Gosford Park, Vertigo, and Citizen Kane.

How To Listen To KBACH

A Christmas Symphony Sarah Brightman in concert with orchestra choir and special guests December 9 at Arizona Financial Theatre Live Nation

Get 25% Off Tickets to Sarah Brightman in Phoenix

It’s Christmas in July! Tickets are on sale now for Sarah Brightman’s “A Christmas Symphony” at Arizona Financial Theatre on December 9. Use code XMASINJULY until July 31, 2024 for 25% off select tickets.*

Buy Tickets

*Now until 7/31/2024 or while supplies last. 8 tickets per order. Excludes taxes and fees. Promo passcode is needed. Offer not valid on VIP Experience package

HOTSPOTS from KJZZ KBACH SPOT 127 Sun Sounds of Arizona and Hear Arizona

Don’t Know What To Do This Weekend?

Turn to HOTSPOTS for some inspiration! You’ll get a text each week from KJZZ and KBACH with a curated list of fun things to do over the weekend, whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, or you’re feeling wild!

If going to events isn’t your thing, check out our games and PLAY!

Come Work For Public Radio

The Division of Public Service is hiring an events manager. The person in this position is responsible for organizing, planning, and fully executing all aspects of fundraising and donor appreciation events through best practices and use of CRM and event software.

More info and how to apply here

Can’t Make It To Paris?

Don’t sweat it—NPR will be covering the Summer Olympics starting this Friday (7/26/24). Stick with KJZZ for stories coming from France over the next two and a half weeks!

How To Listen To Olympics Updates On KJZZ

Got Your Mail-In Ballot? KJZZ Provides Resources

Maricopa County has mailed out ballots for this month’s primary election to registered voters on the Active Early Voting List. In-person early voting is also available.

Not sure where to start?

KJZZ has put together an Arizona Voter Guide with resources on how to find your registration status, vote centers and drop boxes, and information about the candidates:

Browse KJZZ’s Arizona Voter Guide

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission's 2024 voter education guide for the 2024 primary election

Sun Sounds Helps Everyone Access The Clean Elections Voter Guide

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission has mailed voter guides with information on candidates to all voters.

However, if you or someone you know cannot read print due to a disability, they can call (877) 361-8821 to hear an audio version of the entire guide provided by Sun Sounds of Arizona.

To learn where to vote or what district you are in, call Clean Elections at (877) 631-8891.