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Remembering Etta James and her mentor, Johnny Otis
by Tom Danehy
I've been asked a lot of dumb questions over the years, and that's fine, because I've asked my share, and they serve to balance out the universe. One of the…Cover Story
Ask a Mexican!
By Gustavo Arellano Feb 2, 2012
Emails and B.S.
We get the runaround—and impossible answers—from the UA regarding a TUSD-related records request
By Mari Herreras Feb 2, 2012
The Skinny
Candidates rush into the void created by Gabby’s resignation … Will Ron Barber run for the CD 8 seat? … Democrats start lining up for statehouse races … and more!
By Jim Nintzel and Hank Stephenson Feb 2, 2012
Branding Matters
Several Tucson businesses are accused of infringing on big-business trademarks
By Brian J. Pedersen Feb 2, 2012
Project White House 2012: The Candidates
Introducing the stable of dark-horse candidates who want your vote in Arizona's presidential primary!
By Jim Nintzel Feb 2, 2012
Pools vs. Pachyderms
In the face of budget woes, the city spends big on its new elephant exhibit
By Tim Vanderpool Feb 2, 2012
City Week
Noam Chomsky visits Tucson; The importance of Arizona history; Cats playing instruments!; Booze & science
By Ryan Kelly and David Mendez Feb 2, 2012
Overlooked Gem
'Tyrannosaur' offers the best recent performance by an actress—no matter what the Oscars and other awards say
By Colin Boyd Feb 2, 2012
Now Showing at Home
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By Bob Grimm Feb 2, 2012
Bounty Blahs
'One for the Money' is another stinker starring Katherine Heigl
By Bob Grimm Feb 2, 2012
Chuck Prophet: Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc)
By Eric Swedlund Feb 2, 2012
Lana Del Rey: Born to Die (Interscope)
By Sean Bottai Feb 2, 2012
Hank Topless: It's So December (Self-released)
By Gene Armstrong Feb 2, 2012
Soundbites
Music for gem shopping; Shows at Borderlands; It's a shame about Evan; and more!
By Stephen Seigel Feb 2, 2012
Top Ten in Music
The 17th Street Guitar and World Music Store's top sales for the week ending Jan. 26, 2012
Feb 2, 2012
Genre Benders
For the Electric Blankets, every new song is like a beloved new child
By Eric Swedlund Feb 2, 2012
Laughably Long
With 'We Won't Pay,' Beowulf Alley gives the audience too much of a good thing
By Laura C.J. Owen Feb 2, 2012
Welcome Receptions
Downtown-area arts galleries open their doors for another exciting Art Safari
By Margaret Regan Feb 2, 2012
Invaders vs. Neighbors
In 'A Common Humanity,' Lane Van Ham examines three organizations that support migrants
By Marge Pellegrino Feb 2, 2012
Madly Magnificent
At Mad Mario's Italian Deli, the sandwiches and the service shine
By Jimmy Boegle Feb 2, 2012
CD8 Special Election: Who's Martha McSally and Why Are People Saying She Might Run for Congress?
By Jim Nintzel Feb 3, 2012 5:54 pm
Political Roundtable: The Race for Gabby's Seat, Union Busting & Special Guest Margaret Kenski
By Jim Nintzel Feb 3, 2012 7:06 pm
We Have a Pinterest Board Now
By Dan Gibson Feb 3, 2012 5:00 pm
Tonight!: The Annual Downtown Parade of Lights
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"Madama Butterfly" Flutters Into Town This Weekend
By Michelle Weiss Feb 3, 2012 2:00 pm
The Crazed Internet Rantings of Jared Loughner
By Dan Gibson Jan 8, 2011 4:09 pm
Immigration 101
Becoming a legal immigrant is more complicated than you might think
By Mari Herreras Sep 2, 2010
The New Mr. K's Barbeque
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Guest Opinion: Is Jeff Rogers Abusing His Office?
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Editorial
The disingenuous actions of the Reid Park Zoo—and the zoo industry as a whole—deserve significant scrutiny
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Political Roundtable: The Race for Gabby's Seat, Union Busting & Special Guest Margaret Kenski
Tonight's Arizona Illustrated Political Roundtable: Lots of talk about the Antenori-Kelly-Sitton match-up on the GOP side in the CD8 special election, plus the latest on whether Gabrielle Giffords' district director, Ron Barber, will get into the… -
CD8 Special Election: Who's Martha McSally and Why Are People Saying She Might Run for Congress?
After a week that saw the expected entries of Republicans Frank Antenori, Dave Sitton and Jesse Kelly into the CD8 special election to fill Gabrielle Giffords' empty seat, there's buzz that a fourth Republican might get… -
We Have a Pinterest Board Now
Who knows what we'll actually do with Pinterest, other than share some photos from our website and maybe some that didn't make the paper, but we're on there and we'll be adding stuff as we get… -
Fred Eaglesmith to Play Plaza Palamino
Deep vocals, fast guitar strumming and a top hat describe Fred Eaglesmith, the singer/songwriter who publishes his own albums. He makes his way to Tucson on Saturday with the Fabulous Ginn Sisters for a show at… -
Super PAC: "A Frothy Mix of Lube and Campaign Funding That Is Sometimes the Byproduct of Politics"
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Slate's Dahlia Lithwick thinks Stephen Colbert has done an admirable job of focusing attention on the spending machines known as Super PACS:When… -
"Madama Butterfly" Flutters Into Town This Weekend
The opera comes to Tucson this weekend. Arizona Opera describes in a press release:Arizona Opera’s production of “Madama Butterfly” features sopranos Shu-Ying Li and Jill Gardner sharing the title role of the trusting geisha abandoned by… -
Political Roundtable: The CD8 Special Election, More From the AZ Legislature & AZ Presidential Primary Predictions
Tonight on Arizona Illustrated's Political Roundtable: Jeff Rogers, chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party, and Sam Stone, the former spokesman for the Pima County Republican Party, discuss the special election to fill the seat recently…
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Political Roundtable: The Race for Gabby's Seat, Union Busting & Special Guest Margaret Kenski
Tonight's Arizona Illustrated Political Roundtable: Lots of talk about the Antenori-Kelly-Sitton match-up on the GOP side in the CD8 special election, plus the latest on whether Gabrielle Giffords' district director, Ron Barber, will get into the… -
CD8 Special Election: Who's Martha McSally and Why Are People Saying She Might Run for Congress?
After a week that saw the expected entries of Republicans Frank Antenori, Dave Sitton and Jesse Kelly into the CD8 special election to fill Gabrielle Giffords' empty seat, there's buzz that a fourth Republican might get… -
Super PAC: "A Frothy Mix of Lube and Campaign Funding That Is Sometimes the Byproduct of Politics"
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Slate's Dahlia Lithwick thinks Stephen Colbert has done an admirable job of focusing attention on the spending machines known as Super PACS:When… -
Political Roundtable: The CD8 Special Election, More From the AZ Legislature & AZ Presidential Primary Predictions
Tonight on Arizona Illustrated's Political Roundtable: Jeff Rogers, chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party, and Sam Stone, the former spokesman for the Pima County Republican Party, discuss the special election to fill the seat recently… -
Jesse Kelly Launches Congressional Campaign To Fill Giffords' Empty Seat
Republican Jesse Kelly has jumped into the CD8 special election to fill the open seat left by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ resignation. “We need lower taxes, a strong economy and more jobs,” Kelly said in a meeting… -
We Can't Imagine John McCain Is TiVoing This
Game Change: Ed Harris appears to be a good McCain and Julianne Moore looks truly great as Sarah, at least in the trailer. Who's turning in?… -
Rasmussen: Romney Is Crushing Newt in AZ GOP Primary
Bad news for Project White House candidates: A new Rasmussen poll shows Mitt Romney is running away with the GOP primary here:Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has a big lead over his rivals in the first…
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Political Roundtable: The Race for Gabby's Seat, Union Busting & Special Guest Margaret Kenski
Tonight's Arizona Illustrated Political Roundtable: Lots of talk about the Antenori-Kelly-Sitton match-up on the GOP side in the CD8 special election, plus the latest on whether Gabrielle Giffords' district director, Ron Barber, will get into the… -
CD8 Special Election: Who's Martha McSally and Why Are People Saying She Might Run for Congress?
After a week that saw the expected entries of Republicans Frank Antenori, Dave Sitton and Jesse Kelly into the CD8 special election to fill Gabrielle Giffords' empty seat, there's buzz that a fourth Republican might get… -
Super PAC: "A Frothy Mix of Lube and Campaign Funding That Is Sometimes the Byproduct of Politics"
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Slate's Dahlia Lithwick thinks Stephen Colbert has done an admirable job of focusing attention on the spending machines known as Super PACS:When… -
Political Roundtable: The CD8 Special Election, More From the AZ Legislature & AZ Presidential Primary Predictions
Tonight on Arizona Illustrated's Political Roundtable: Jeff Rogers, chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party, and Sam Stone, the former spokesman for the Pima County Republican Party, discuss the special election to fill the seat recently… -
Jesse Kelly Launches Congressional Campaign To Fill Giffords' Empty Seat
Republican Jesse Kelly has jumped into the CD8 special election to fill the open seat left by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ resignation. “We need lower taxes, a strong economy and more jobs,” Kelly said in a meeting… -
Komen Reverses Planned Parenthood Decision
While the Southern Arizona chapter is somewhat unaffected (since they haven't made grants to Planned Parenthood), the national board of directors for Komen Race for the Cure has apologized for its costly PR move earlier this… -
Rasmussen: Romney Is Crushing Newt in AZ GOP Primary
Bad news for Project White House candidates: A new Rasmussen poll shows Mitt Romney is running away with the GOP primary here:Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has a big lead over his rivals in the first…
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Fred Eaglesmith to Play Plaza Palamino
Deep vocals, fast guitar strumming and a top hat describe Fred Eaglesmith, the singer/songwriter who publishes his own albums. He makes his way to Tucson on Saturday with the Fabulous Ginn Sisters for a show at… -
Andrew Collberg Release Party at Borderlands Tonight
Andrew Collberg has lived in Sweden, New Zealand and Arizona, so it's safe to say his music has been influenced by different cultures and musical styles. With a blend of acoustic guitar, raw vocals and slower… -
Finally, Michael McDonald Sings the "Saved by the Bell" Theme
I had no idea that they did these 30 Rock animated webisodes, but anytime you can get Donald Glover, Ryan Adams and Michael McDonald together, I'm in.… -
Goodbye Bob FM, Hello i97.5
While I'm sure their 56 Facebook friends will be devastated, 97.5 "Bob FM" will be no more in a few minutes, as Cumulus Media flips the station to "i97.5", which I guess is supposed to make… -
Social Distortion at the Rialto, Last Night
Mike Ness and company returned to Tucson to perform their mix of punk, rockabilly and blues at the Rialto Theatre.… -
Opti Club Presents Fabian Tomorrow Night
Hip-hop. Electro. Pop. Techno. Combine them together and you have Fabian, a DJ whose beats and remixes are enough to convince me to put my dancin' shoes on. Enjoy a night of Fabian Thursday night at… -
Social Distortion Rocks the Rialto Tonight
Get ready to rock 'n' roll with frontman Mike Ness and Social Distortion. The four-piece southern Californian band makes its way to Tucson tonight as they tour in support of their latest album, Hard Times and…
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Fred Eaglesmith to Play Plaza Palamino
Deep vocals, fast guitar strumming and a top hat describe Fred Eaglesmith, the singer/songwriter who publishes his own albums. He makes his way to Tucson on Saturday with the Fabulous Ginn Sisters for a show at… -
"Madama Butterfly" Flutters Into Town This Weekend
The opera comes to Tucson this weekend. Arizona Opera describes in a press release:Arizona Opera’s production of “Madama Butterfly” features sopranos Shu-Ying Li and Jill Gardner sharing the title role of the trusting geisha abandoned by… -
Andrew Collberg Release Party at Borderlands Tonight
Andrew Collberg has lived in Sweden, New Zealand and Arizona, so it's safe to say his music has been influenced by different cultures and musical styles. With a blend of acoustic guitar, raw vocals and slower… -
Opti Club Presents Fabian Tomorrow Night
Hip-hop. Electro. Pop. Techno. Combine them together and you have Fabian, a DJ whose beats and remixes are enough to convince me to put my dancin' shoes on. Enjoy a night of Fabian Thursday night at… -
Project White House Beer Summit Gets a Little More Awesome
Hopefully, you were already planning to attend the Project White House Beer Summit tomorrow night, but if not, we're now able to sweeten the deal a bit. Not only will you have the opportunity to meet… -
A Lull at Club Congress Tonight
Some Love from A Lull on Vimeo. You're in for double the fun at Club Congress' show tonight at 6:30 p.m. A Lull bring their winter 2012 tour to Tucson along with the band, Deleted Scenes..… -
Citizen Cope Plays the Rialto Saturday Night
The word "raw" doesn't even begin to describe the musical style of Clarence Greenwood, aka Citizen Cope. Though he has been compared to artists like Neil Young and Van Morrison, Cope's music has that "different" but…
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Rasmussen: Romney Is Crushing Newt in AZ GOP Primary
Bad news for Project White House candidates: A new Rasmussen poll shows Mitt Romney is running away with the GOP primary here:Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has a big lead over his rivals in the first… -
Project White House Beer Summit: A Great Convocation of AZ Presidential Candidates
We'd like to give a big thanks to the presidential candidates who came by our first Project White House Beer Summit yesterday, including Republicans Sarah Gonzales, Charles Skelley, Peter "Simon" Bollander, Al Perry, Donald Benjamin and… -
Project White House Beer Summit Gets a Little More Awesome
Hopefully, you were already planning to attend the Project White House Beer Summit tomorrow night, but if not, we're now able to sweeten the deal a bit. Not only will you have the opportunity to meet… -
Presidential Candidate Richard Grayson: "If I'm President Next Year and Gov. Brewer Wags Her Finger At Me, I'll Freaking Bite It Off"
Green Party presidential candidate and Project White House contestant Richard Grayson vows that he will not put up with any finger-wagging from Gov. Jan Brewer: Reacting to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's finger-wagging at President Obama at… -
Time Is Running Out to Register to Vote!
As I mentioned a few days ago, the deadline to register to vote in for the Arizona Presidential Preference Primary is tonight at midnight. If you want to vote on February 28th for one of the… -
Make Sure You're Registered for the Project White House Primary
A helpful reminder: if you want to vote in the Arizona Presidential Preference Election set to be held on February 28, you'll need to be registered to vote aligned with either the Republican or Green parties…
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The Human Rights Watch Film Festival: All Free Screenings
Free film screenings, speakers, panels and audience dialogue are presented in a film festival that continues through… More
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