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The Metamorphosis of the Bug Man
From a garage full of caterpillars, Carl A. Olson spent the last 38 years curating the state's largest insect collection
by Vianca Cao
Ascending to the fourth floor of the Forbes Building at the UA, you are transported into a world where plants and insects outnumber people exponentially. At the end of the…Cover Story
Summer Tube!
Don't go out there -- stay inside and get a TV tan
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Pedersen On Sports
After Saturday night's end to a disappointing season, is Mike Candrea still the right coach for Arizona Softball?
By Brian J. Pedersen May 23, 2013
Progress Rolls Forward
State-by-state, like a giant sticky ball, the cause of medical marijuana makes progress
By J.M. Smith May 23, 2013
Danehy
Things Danehy doesn't understand, volume LXXXV: LA's school district, Nate Bell and Maxim's taste in women
By Tom Danehy May 23, 2013
The Metamorphosis of the Bug Man
From a garage full of caterpillars, Carl A. Olson spent the last 38 years curating the state's largest insect collection
By Vianca Cao May 23, 2013
Back to the Future
An old fight meets fresh opportunity at Saguaro National Park
By Tim Vanderpool May 23, 2013
Media Watch
Baja Arizonans takes home their share at Arizona Press Club Awards ... Wick CEO takes off after 12 years ... and someone from TNI takes aim at Dan Gibson!
By John Schuster May 23, 2013
The Skinny
Gov. Brewer's Medicaid expansion passed, but not everyone is pleased ... and a look at two potential Tucson City Council showdowns!
By Jim Nintzel and Bethany Barnes May 23, 2013
Police Dispatch
A convenience store theft goes bad for Coconut Joe ... and quarrelsome lovers get into it after not getting it on.
By Anna Mirocha May 23, 2013
Watch the Skies!
Spacefest V, Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27, Starr Pass Resort
By Jim Nintzel May 23, 2013
City Week
This week, we examine American Culture ... watch ChamberLab blow out a candle ... scream, cheer and chant while Germans kick a ball ... and get in touch with our younger selves!
By Dan Gibson, Chelo Grubb and Alison Dorf May 23, 2013
Summer At The Cineplex
Sure, you saw Downey Jr. in the Iron Man suit, and the glamorous Gatsby, but what about the rest of the blockbusters vying for your money?
By Bob Grimm May 23, 2013
The Reboot Returns
Is the new Star Trek a thinly veiled reflection on the drone war? Maybe, but it's still a lot of lens-flared fun
By Bob Grimm May 23, 2013
Cold Blood and Bodies
The Iceman could have gone deeper into the life of a hitman, but is worth watching for Michael Shannon alone
By Colin Boyd May 23, 2013
The Men Who Still Make the Music
Devo returns to Tucson for the first time since 1982, as subversive as ever
By Casey Dewey May 23, 2013
Soundbites
This week, it's celebration time (come on!) around Tucson.
By Stephen Seigel May 23, 2013
Hands: Synesthesia (Kill Rock Stars)
By Jarret Keene May 23, 2013
Savages: Silence Yourself (Matador)
By Sean Bottai May 23, 2013
Tom Walbank: Blues in Dub (Self-Released)
By Carl Hanni May 23, 2013
Giant Robots & Other Art
The summer offers a great deal of exhibits, concerts, screenings, etc., many of which are indoors
By Margaret Regan May 23, 2013
Meeting the Mountains
Including a step-by-step tour to Mt. Lemmon, a new book might be the only guide to the Catalinas you'll ever need
By Lee Allen May 23, 2013
Nothing to Relish
Exaggerated claims, inferior ingredients, bad vibe add up to a most unpleasant experience
By Rita Connelly May 23, 2013
Winery Roadtrip
Arizona Hops and Vines is breaking barriers by brewing beer
By Bree Collins May 23, 2013
Noshing Around
Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails takes your tastebuds on a culinary trip ... the Surly Wench has reopened its kitchen ... It's again time to find out who Tucson's Iron Chef is ... and more!
By Jerry Morgan May 23, 2013
The Continuing Saga of Amy's Baking Company; No Press Conference, No PR Firm
By Dan Gibson May 20, 2013 4:06 pm
Gov. Brewer Appoints New ASDB Board Members to Replace Expired Terms
By David Mendez May 22, 2013 3:12 pm
The Folks at Amy's Baking Company In Scottsdale Have Gone Insane [Update: They Were 'Hacked']
By David Mendez May 14, 2013 9:00 am
Media Watch
Rob Guarino abruptly splits from KVOA ... KOLD brings in new meteorological talent ... KGUN goofed on the swears ... and more!
By John Schuster May 16, 2013
The Folks at Amy's Baking Company In Scottsdale Have Gone Insane [Update: They Were 'Hacked']
By David Mendez May 14, 2013 9:00 am
Chuck George Reveals He Suffers From Depression
By David Hatfield May 2, 2013 5:00 pm
The Amy's Baking Company Saga Is Only Going to Get Weirder
By Dan Gibson May 16, 2013 12:00 pm
Amy's Baking Company Says 'We Were Hacked!' Following Yesterday's Scorched Earth Campaign
By David Mendez May 14, 2013 3:42 pm
ASDB Meeting Grows Tense as Board Ignores Calls to Renew Administrator's Contract
By Amanda Portillo Apr 30, 2013 7:36 pm
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Coachella Starts Advance Ticket Sale this Friday
You might be sad or regretting that you missed Coachella this year. Do not despair music lovers there is always next year. Starting Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT Coachella will start advance ticket… -
Gov. Brewer Appoints New ASDB Board Members to Replace Expired Terms
Big news regarding the Arizona School for the Blind and Deaf, in wake of the tumult we've been covering recently. This just in from ASDB: Governor Jan Brewer Appoints Board Members for the Arizona State Schools… -
Spacefest V Brings a Whole New Meaning To 'Starstruck'
Attention space enthusiasts! If you've ever dreamt of taking a photo with an astronaut (I know I have), this weekend might be your chance. Taking place at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa,… -
The Lonely Island Puts Hashtag Rap In Its Place (Looking at You, Drake)
In their second offering to YouTube's highly-advertised Comedy Week, The Lonely Island has decided to take the recent hip-hop trend of hashtag rap (as perpetrated by Drake, Childish Gambino, Kanye West and others) and turn it… -
The Militant Baker Takes 'Today' By Storm
Remember our friend/T Q&A subject/spirit animal Jes Baker, keeper of the Militant Baker blog? We already mentioned that Jes has lashed back at Abercombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jefferies with her photo series, "Attractive & Fat,"… -
Images Along the Border Feature Beloved Nogales Artists
If you haven't had a chance to see Brooklyn photographer Stefan Falke's photographs of the Mexico border region curated online on Forward Thinking Museum, please go to the website to see Falke's interpretation: This long term… -
Bring On The Dynamo: FC Tucson Advances In U.S. Open Cup With PK Victory
FC Tucson might need to invest some of its capital in expanding the size of its bandwagon, because this club is about to become quite popular. The second-year amateur soccer team made up of college players…
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Gov. Brewer Appoints New ASDB Board Members to Replace Expired Terms
Big news regarding the Arizona School for the Blind and Deaf, in wake of the tumult we've been covering recently. This just in from ASDB: Governor Jan Brewer Appoints Board Members for the Arizona State Schools… -
El Rio: Steve K Says Grand Canyon U Move to El Rio Not Likely
On the Bill Buckmaster Show on Friday, May 17, when Steve Kozachik was asked if the city's courting of Grand Canyon University to develop a campus on the the El Rio Golf Course property in Barrio… -
Here's Your "Hope in the Middle of Devastation" Moment of the Day
There aren't a ton of heartwarming stories coming out of Oklahoma today - it appears that the death toll might have been overstated yesterday, although there are still people unaccounted for, so who knows? - but… -
Today: 50th Anniversary of the First Publication of MLK's “Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Martin Luther King Jr. in jail in Birmingham, Alabama for campaigning against segregation. He wrote this letter on April 16, 1963 in response to a statement by eight Alabama clergymen who felt his actions were unwise… -
AZ Illustrated Politics: Medicaid Expansion, Election Bills, Rosemont Mine & More
On this week's AZ Illustrated Politics: Host Jim Nintzel, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Lea Marquez-Peterson, former Pima County Democratic Party chairman Jeff Rogers and Tucson Tea Party founder Trent Humphies talk about the chances… -
TV Ad Hammers Flake on Background Checks
A new TV ad featuring Caren Teves, who son was slain in the Colorado movie theater massacre, hits Sen. Jeff Flake for not supporting the Manchin-Toomey background-check legislation. Flake responds via Facebook:If you are anywhere close… -
UA's OSIRIS-REx Space Mission Gets Green Light
Daniel Stolte of the UA Communications team reports that the UA's OSIRIS-REx mission, which will send a space probe to an asteroid for a few years before returning to Earth, is a go:OSIRIS-REx, the $1 billion…
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Brewer Calls Medicaid Vote "The Single Most Critical Policy Issue That Has Faced Our State in Years"
Gov. Jan Brewer's statement on tonight's Senate vote to expand Medicaid:I thank the Arizona State Senate for acting in bipartisan, courageous and collegial fashion today to approve the single most critical policy issue that has faced… -
Budget Bills and Medicaid Expansion Pass Senate
It appears that Sen. Al Melvin left his fireworks in his other pants. The Arizona Senate passed the budget bills tonight in a relatively quiet third-read session and has adjourned until next week. Melvin made a… -
Sen. Melvin on Medicaid Expansion: "We're Not Going To Roll Over and Play Dead on This"
Sen. Al Melvin is promising GOP fireworks when the Arizona Senate goes to a third read vote on the budget, which was amended—against Senate President Andy Biggs' wishes—to include Medicaid expansion. A GOP-led roll call vote… -
AZ Legislature: Budget Showdown Set for Thursday
The 10 budget bills barreled through the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, paving the way for a lengthy Senate floor debate on Thursday. Many of the bills saw a 3-6 party line vote, with Democrats complaining about… -
Election Bills Moving in AZ Legislature
The elections omnibus that bizarrely emerged along with 10 budget bills passed out of the Senate Appropriations on a 3-6 party line vote. "There's a shocker, people." Sen. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, joked about the divide. Democrats… -
Health and Welfare Budget Bill Slides Through Senate Approps Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the health and welfare budget bill on a 6-3 party line vote. Democrats expressed concern about the hasty budget. Sen. Lynne Pancrazi, D-Yuma, said she was worried about continuing the freeze… -
Sales Tax Might Be Close to Simplifying — Again
Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Glendale, who has been leading the charge on the effort to simplify Arizona’s sales tax, said she’s done negotiating with cities and contractors on the bill. Lesko said she thinks they’ve hit on…
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Coachella Starts Advance Ticket Sale this Friday
You might be sad or regretting that you missed Coachella this year. Do not despair music lovers there is always next year. Starting Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT Coachella will start advance ticket… -
The Lonely Island Puts Hashtag Rap In Its Place (Looking at You, Drake)
In their second offering to YouTube's highly-advertised Comedy Week, The Lonely Island has decided to take the recent hip-hop trend of hashtag rap (as perpetrated by Drake, Childish Gambino, Kanye West and others) and turn it… -
The Woodstock Trend
In 1969, four men by the names of John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfield and Mike Lang, set out to organize a music festival that, little did they know, would become one of the most well-known… -
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Talk Nature
Aw, check out Macklemore and Ryan Lewis talk about growing up in Seattle's outdoors for the Nature Conservancy. They grew up on Capitol Hill in Seattle and hung out freestyling at local parks at night. Mackelmore… -
Hey (Aging) Hipsters, Let's Start a New Summer Tradition
I haven't been to as many shows at the Monterey Court Studio Galleries as I'd like, but it's a nice little space, especially for the summer season. I guess Reid Park symphony nights have their place… -
Mikal Cronin Has a New Video Out and You Should Make Plans to See Him
Mikal Cronin is coming to Club Congress on June 29 and I get it ... June seems a million years away still, especially late June which might as well be whatever year the new Star Trek…
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Eat Bugs: They are Tasty, Healthy and Part of the New World Order
I've gotten to know a few meal worms in my time—namely, the ones I used to feed to my son's lizard. I was the only one in my household bold enough to take them out of… -
Hey (Aging) Hipsters, Let's Start a New Summer Tradition
I haven't been to as many shows at the Monterey Court Studio Galleries as I'd like, but it's a nice little space, especially for the summer season. I guess Reid Park symphony nights have their place… -
Another Casa Libre Edge Series Worth Your Time
The best poetry treat in town is waiting for you at 7:30 tonight—Wednesday, May 15—at Casa Libre, 228 N. Fourth Ave. And it will just set you back $5. Carmen Calatayud, author of In the Company… -
Tonight: Go See "Shattered" at the Loft and Learn About the Heartache Detention and Deportation Cause Separating Families
Sure, you could watch Jaime Gonzalez's Shattered on YouTube, but today is International Day of Families, so the Border Action Network and the Loft are showing the film at 7 p.m. Presented by the Latino Policy… -
Another Kickstarter Campaign: But This Time It's Personal
I know I've been on a bit of a Kickstarter and crowd-source funding rampage since doing that cover story on local campaigns, and I've reminded you a few times about those local campaigns and why you…
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Hungry? Check Out the Food Trucks by Weekly World Central
Kadooks, the home of maduros (fried plantains) that are so good that we named them one of the 100 Essential Tucson Dishes, and Seis Curbside Kitchen, producer of award-winning gourmet tacos, are currently hanging out down… -
Burning the Bacon - Was Bacon Fest Worth It?
Last weekend was the first Arizona Bacon Fest held at Reid Park that I talked about here. As a lover of all things pig I was bummed that I would not be able to make the… -
The Continuing Saga of Amy's Baking Company; No Press Conference, No PR Firm
The Weekly had someone set to cover it, but apparently the press conference set for tomorrow at Amy's Baking Company (complete with guy-who-enjoys-attention Rev. Jarrett Maupin as host) in which the public would get the chance… -
The Amy's Baking Company Saga Is Only Going to Get Weirder
Honestly, considering all of the batshit crazy things Amy and Samy Bouzaglo have done since the episode of Kitchen Nightmares aired, getting some PR help was probably a solid idea. However, hiring PR guy/disaster management guy… -
Pico De Pichuberry: South American Superfruit Arrives in Arizona
A new superfruit juice just started filling the shelves at Whole Foods — and is starting to make its way across Southern Arizona. The Pichuberry, which looks like an orange cherry, is a South American superfruit…
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