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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
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
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
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
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By Colin Boyd Feb 2, 2012
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By Bob Grimm Feb 2, 2012
Bounty Blahs
'One for the Money' is another stinker starring Katherine Heigl
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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
Republican Martha McSally Set To Join CD8 Race Tomorrow
By Jim Nintzel Feb 8, 2012 10:45 am
Steve Leal: 'Tucson Deserves a National Search for PCC Chancellor'
By Mari Herreras Feb 8, 2012 1:25 pm
Don't Rush to Prune!
By Marylee M. Pangman Feb 8, 2012 9:00 am
Gift of Gab Coming to Congress
By Dan Gibson Feb 8, 2012 10:00 am
Old Footage of Disneyland Is My New Happy Place
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The Crazed Internet Rantings of Jared Loughner
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Becoming a legal immigrant is more complicated than you might think
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Guest Opinion: Is Jeff Rogers Abusing His Office?
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Who's Your Farmer?
This weekend, enjoy a photography and video showcase created by the Youth Farm Project. The event will be a fun mix of art, food and "youth power." The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona's Youth Farm… -
Steve Leal: 'Tucson Deserves a National Search for PCC Chancellor'
Former Tucson City Councilman Steve Leal takes a different look at what is currently happening at Pima Community College and the agenda being presented to the governing board at tonight's meeting to place Suzanne Miles in… -
"Necessary Targets" Protests War and Violence Against Women
Necessary Targets, presented by UA’s Arizona Repertory Theatre opens tonight. The play is directed by Kevin Black and written by feminist author Eve Ensler, known for her play The Vagina Monologues. From a press release: Two… -
Republican Martha McSally Set To Join CD8 Race Tomorrow
We mentioned last week that former Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Martha McSally was considering jumping into the April 17 GOP primary for the special election to complete the term of Gabrielle Giffords, who resigned… -
Gift of Gab Coming to Congress
One of my favorite rappers ever, Gift of Gab, probably most famous for his time in Blackalicious, is coming to Club Congress on March 4th. He has a new solo album, The Next Logical Progression, coming… -
Critter of the Week [Cat Edition]: Gage
Gage - #713252 — 8 Years Old — Domestic Long Hair — Male “Is that a tuna sandwich in your hand? May I please have a bite?” Gage loves food… a little too much, actually. This… -
Don't Rush to Prune!
Tucson has finally had some warmer days which has confused our plants. Some of our shrubs and trees are starting to put out new growth. This does not mean it is time to prune. Our last…
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Republican Martha McSally Set To Join CD8 Race Tomorrow
We mentioned last week that former Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Martha McSally was considering jumping into the April 17 GOP primary for the special election to complete the term of Gabrielle Giffords, who resigned… -
UA Has New President (Probably)
According to a UA press release, the nation-wide search for a new president is over. The Arizona Board of Regents named Ann Weaver Hart president and her formal introduction to the UA campus is Monday, Feb.… -
RIP, Nello Ferrara
Nello Ferrara, who died at the age of 93 near Chicago on Friday, wasn't just the man behind Lemonheads and Atomic Fireballs, but also just seemed incredibly cool, based on his obituary in the Chicago Sun-Times:In… -
Prop 8: 'The Constitution Does Not Allow Laws of This Sort'
Forget about coffee this morning, the great news about the federal appeals court decision today that struck down California's Prop 8 could be enough to make you think sanity has entered the picture again. OK, I… -
PCC's Chancellor Search: 'Miles Qualified, But National Search Needed'
This morning at 10 a.m., Pima Community College faculty received an e-mail from the PCC Education Association's Scott Collins regarding the selection of the college's next chancellor in reaction to PCC Chancellor Roy Flores' recent announcement… -
Ron Barber Expected To Enter the Race To Finish Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' Term
It appears increasingly likely that Ron Barber, who has served as the district director for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords since her election in 2006, will enter the race to finish out her term in Congressional District 8.… -
Ready to Fight Jan Walker and ALEC for Arizona?
If there's anything lucky about Jan Brewer's plan to dismantle unions in Arizona is that she and her friends are including fire and police (public safety unions) — and perhaps that's what it is going to…
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Steve Leal: 'Tucson Deserves a National Search for PCC Chancellor'
Former Tucson City Councilman Steve Leal takes a different look at what is currently happening at Pima Community College and the agenda being presented to the governing board at tonight's meeting to place Suzanne Miles in… -
Republican Martha McSally Set To Join CD8 Race Tomorrow
We mentioned last week that former Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Martha McSally was considering jumping into the April 17 GOP primary for the special election to complete the term of Gabrielle Giffords, who resigned… -
Baldenegro: Demand a Public Apology from Michael Hicks
Salomón Baldenegro Sr. recently shared his perspective on an interview Tucson Unified School District board member Michael Hicks did on the Garrett Lewis A.M. show on KNSR 97.1 in which Hicks lied about where he was… -
Ron Barber Expected To Enter the Race To Finish Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' Term
It appears increasingly likely that Ron Barber, who has served as the district director for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords since her election in 2006, will enter the race to finish out her term in Congressional District 8.… -
Ready to Fight Jan Walker and ALEC for Arizona?
If there's anything lucky about Jan Brewer's plan to dismantle unions in Arizona is that she and her friends are including fire and police (public safety unions) — and perhaps that's what it is going to… -
City Council Steve Kozachik To AZ Sen. Al Melvin: "Evidently, the Heavy Winter Rains Have Been Good for the Poppy Crop Up in SaddleBrooke"
Ward 6 Councilman Steve Kozachik has a new target: state Sen. Al Melvin, who has sponsored Senate Concurrent Memorial 1005, calling for the city of Tucson to "refrain from negative rhetoric" about the Rio Nuevo Board… -
Going After Grijalva: Raul Faces Primary Challenge
David Crowe Robles, a local defense contractor, is announcing plans this week to take on Congressman Raul Grijalva in the Aug. 28 Democratic primary. Crowe Robles, who had been toying with a run for U.S. Senate…
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Gift of Gab Coming to Congress
One of my favorite rappers ever, Gift of Gab, probably most famous for his time in Blackalicious, is coming to Club Congress on March 4th. He has a new solo album, The Next Logical Progression, coming… -
RE:GENERATION Makes Old Music New Again
It’s not uncommon today to hear songs on the radio that seem to have taken a song that was popular in years passed and remixed it into something new. The film RE:GENERATION documents five popular DJs… -
So, Madonna's Coming to Phoenix
While the idea of buying tickets in February for a show in October is a little strange to me, I guess Madonna has been savvy in limiting how often she tours in order to make her… -
Fred Eaglesmith at Plaza Palomino
Fred Eaglesmith performed, as part of the Rhythm and Roots concert series founded and promoted by the late Jonathan Holden, at Plaza Palomino, Saturday, February 6.… -
Bon Iver Coming to Tucson
Fresh off his spat with the people behind the Grammys and a performance on Saturday Night Live this weekend (above), Justin Vernon will bring his group Bon Iver back to Tucson on April 23rd at AVA.… -
Fred Eaglesmith to Play Plaza Palomino
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…
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Watch the Super Bowl Ads Again, Just for Fun
Now that the Super Bowl is over, we can focus on our real national pastime: discussing the ads. Thankfully, Buzzfeed has collected all the commercials in one place, from the E*Trade baby ad that won't go… -
Idiot Boksen - One For the Ladies
Every time I'm about to start a promising new dramatic series, the following cycle begins anew: 1. I ponder whether or not my wife will enjoy the show. With a show like Walking Dead, there's no… -
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… -
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.… -
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?… -
RIP, Don Cornelius
I can't even say how sad I was today to hear that Don Cornelius died, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, in his Sherman Oaks home. As a kid growing up here in Tucson, the show…
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Who's Your Farmer?
This weekend, enjoy a photography and video showcase created by the Youth Farm Project. The event will be a fun mix of art, food and "youth power." The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona's Youth Farm… -
AIDS Ribbon Tucson Needs Your Help at Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
AIDS Ribbon Tucson could use your help tonight. About 15 volunteers are needed to help carry the large beauty during a procession at an event sponsored by the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) and the UofA… -
Fred Eaglesmith to Play Plaza Palomino
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…
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Staff Pick
Noam Chomsky: Education for Whom and What
World-renowned linguist, intellectual and political activist Noam Chomsky discusses the state of higher education at 7 p.m.,… More
@ UA Centennial Hall
Wed., Feb. 8
1020 E. University Blvd.
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