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Danehy
Tucson's congressional races are the contests to watch this year
by Tom Danehy
The rumors had been swirling for weeks, and that's why I was dismayed that when Gabrielle Giffords announced she was stepping down, her hand-picked successor wasn't standing next to her…Cover Story
Guest Commentary
Now is your chance to comment about a loud, unproven airplane that could come to Tucson
By Anne Gomez Feb 16, 2012
Serraglio
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival offers revealing films on important topics
By Randy Serraglio Feb 16, 2012
Ask a Mexican!
By Gustavo Arellano Feb 16, 2012
Convenient Meds
The Tucson AZ Collective offers a great selection and fine service—despite the sketchy décor
By J.M. Smith Feb 16, 2012
That's the Ticket
Democrat Ron Barber climbs into the race to complete Gabrielle Giffords' term
By Jim Nintzel Feb 16, 2012
Diverse Viewpoints
The 38-year-old TUSD desegregation case could lead to the revival of Mexican-American studies
By Mari Herreras Feb 16, 2012
Pay to Play
Want a University of Arizona contract? Be ready to sweeten the pot
By Tim Vanderpool Feb 16, 2012
Out in the Desert
Tucson's first LGBT international film festival kicks off this weekend
By Mari Herreras Feb 16, 2012
State of the New State
After achieving statehood, Arizonans gave women the right to vote—and took the right away from some Mexican Americans
By Dave Devine Feb 16, 2012
Trans and Proud
Race and gender blogger Monica Roberts gets ready to talk to Tucson
By Anna Mirocha Feb 16, 2012
Northwestern Exposure
A three-candidate bloc in the Oro Valley Town Council race has opponents crying foul
By Brian J. Pedersen Feb 16, 2012
The Skinny
Republican City Councilman Steve Kozachik crosses party lines to support Democrat Ron Barber’s congressional run … Republican lawmakers try to screw up Pima County’s bonding program … The latest on guns-on-campus legislation … and more!
By Jim Nintzel and Hank Stephenson Feb 16, 2012
Kathleen Madigan: Just Telling Jokes
By David Mendez Feb 16, 2012
City Week
Science downtown; Grammy award winning vocal jazz; Dance at Flandrau?; It's rodeo time!
By Michelle A. Weiss and Alexandra K. Newman Feb 16, 2012
High-Speed Ride
Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington make a great team in the thriller 'Safe House'
By Bob Grimm Feb 16, 2012
The Borrowers
Despite some spotty voice work,'Arrietty' is a lovely piece of animation
By Colin Boyd Feb 16, 2012
Now Showing at Home
Lady and the Tramp (Diamond Edition Two-Disc Blu-Ray/DVD Combo); A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas: Extra Dope Edition (Blu-ray); The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 (Blu-ray); The Dead (Blu-ray)
By Bob Grimm Feb 16, 2012
Gabriel Sullivan and Taraf de Tucson: None of This Is Mine; Gabriel Sullivan: Where the Bad Ones Go (Fell City)
By Gene Armstrong Feb 16, 2012
Soundbites
Remembering Jonathan Holden; X Factor contestant comes home; and more!
By Stephen Seigel Feb 16, 2012
Reaching Out More
Ozomatli heads to the Rialto to raise funds for the fight in favor of TUSD's ethnic studies
By Gene Armstrong Feb 16, 2012
Lawrence Ball: Method Music (Navona)
By Linda Ray Feb 16, 2012
Sister Act
IT's 'Look Ma We're Dancing' is an unconvincing sibling-rivalry drama
By Laura C.J. Owen Feb 16, 2012
New to You
Poor writing dooms Arizona Rep's 'Necessary Targets,' but Borderlands' 'Agnes Under the Big Top' is solid and well-acted
By Sherilyn Forrester Feb 16, 2012
Human Gestures
The Trisha Brown Dance Company brings its renowned celebrations of movement to Tucson
By Margaret Regan Feb 16, 2012
The Die Is Cast
This powerful novel, by a former investigative reporter, depicts the Southwest's dark, soulless side
By Christine Wald-Hopkins Feb 16, 2012
Island Flavors
Lani's Luau brings a bit of Hawaii to the Sonoran Desert
By Jacqueline Kuder Feb 16, 2012
Noshing Around
Pick your own vegetables for fun; Another Sir Veza's; Bushi's birthday; and more!
By Adam Borowitz Feb 16, 2012
El Charro Cafe's New Signature Beer Debuts Today
By Adam Borowitz Feb 22, 2012 2:00 pm
Studying the Bible: A Way To Make Atheists?
By Jim Nintzel Feb 22, 2012 3:00 pm
Zinburger Takes Over the World
By Adam Borowitz Feb 22, 2012 12:00 pm
Russell Pearce Talks About Crushed Scrotums
By Jim Nintzel Feb 22, 2012 1:30 pm
Next One Into the Pool: Farley Prepping for Run for Congress?
By Jim Nintzel Feb 22, 2012 1:00 pm
Vazquez Departs KVOA; Sources Say She Was Involved in a Shoplifting Incident
By John Schuster Feb 13, 2012 6:35 pm
Police Report: Martha Vazquez Banned From Tucson Mall, Park Place After Alleged Shoplifting
By Mari Herreras Feb 14, 2012 12:46 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
By Adam Borowitz Jun 29, 2011 2:54 pm
A Letter From Dogpatch
The underfunded Pima Animal Care Center struggles to deal with societal ignorance and accusations that it's cruelly killing too many pets
By Tim Vanderpool Nov 26, 2009
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Talking Comics: Battle Scars Edition
This week, Eric and Arnie discuss Battle Scars. Also, their store Heroes & Villains is hosting an instore concert with Mega Ran this Saturday at 5 p.m. ahead of his show at Vaudeville that night. There's… -
Studying the Bible: A Way To Make Atheists?
The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing an elective course in Bible study in public schools. The Arizona Republic reports:The Arizona House on Tuesday passed a bill to allow schools to offer a… -
El Charro Cafe's New Signature Beer Debuts Today
It's Arizona Beer Week everyone, and what better way to celebrate than drifting into one of the local El Charro Café locations to try one of the restaurant's new signature beers. The 1922 Amber Ale brewed… -
Poll: Obama Tied With Romney, Santorum In AZ
A new Public Policy Polling survey puts Arizona in play in November, but pollster Tom Jensen ultimately puts AZ in the GOP column: Arizona is a great microcosm of how Barack Obama's reelection prospects have improved… -
Russell Pearce Talks About Crushed Scrotums
Republican Russell Pearce, the only state senate president to ever be recalled in U.S. history, shows that his political judgment is as sharp as ever. From Talking Points Memo:Russell Pearce, grandfather of Arizona's controversial immigration law… -
Next One Into the Pool: Farley Prepping for Run for Congress?
State Rep. Steve Farley is promising a big announcement next Wednesday, Feb. 29. In his latest Farley Report from Phoenix, Farley says he'll be traveling across the new Congressional District 2 with big news next week:To… -
Zinburger Takes Over the World
Zinburger, a Fox Restaurant Concepts eatery that got its start in Tucson in 2007, has signed a megadeal to open more than 20 locations across the country. Nation's Restaurant News has the story: The Briad Group…
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Studying the Bible: A Way To Make Atheists?
The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing an elective course in Bible study in public schools. The Arizona Republic reports:The Arizona House on Tuesday passed a bill to allow schools to offer a… -
Poll: Obama Tied With Romney, Santorum In AZ
A new Public Policy Polling survey puts Arizona in play in November, but pollster Tom Jensen ultimately puts AZ in the GOP column: Arizona is a great microcosm of how Barack Obama's reelection prospects have improved… -
Russell Pearce Talks About Crushed Scrotums
Republican Russell Pearce, the only state senate president to ever be recalled in U.S. history, shows that his political judgment is as sharp as ever. From Talking Points Memo:Russell Pearce, grandfather of Arizona's controversial immigration law… -
Next One Into the Pool: Farley Prepping for Run for Congress?
State Rep. Steve Farley is promising a big announcement next Wednesday, Feb. 29. In his latest Farley Report from Phoenix, Farley says he'll be traveling across the new Congressional District 2 with big news next week:To… -
Democrat Ron Barber Picks Up More Republican Support In CD8 Special Election To Finish Giffords' Term
Democrat Ron Barber, who is seeking to complete Gabrielle Giffords’ term in Congressional District 8, is picking up more Republican support. Barber, who had served as Giffords’ district director since she took office in 2007 and… -
New Poll: Santorum Still Nipping at Romney's Heels in AZ
CNN has released a new poll showing what the other recent AZ polls have shown: Rick Santorum remains within striking distance of Mitt Romney in the Arizona presidential primary:On the eve of the last Republican presidential… -
New Poll: Flake Leading Race for Kyl's U.S. Senate Seat
Public Policy Polling delivers the latest numbers on the race to replace U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl: Republicans look to be in pretty good shape for holding onto Jon Kyl's Senate seat. GOP front runner Jeff Flake…
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Studying the Bible: A Way To Make Atheists?
The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing an elective course in Bible study in public schools. The Arizona Republic reports:The Arizona House on Tuesday passed a bill to allow schools to offer a… -
Poll: Obama Tied With Romney, Santorum In AZ
A new Public Policy Polling survey puts Arizona in play in November, but pollster Tom Jensen ultimately puts AZ in the GOP column: Arizona is a great microcosm of how Barack Obama's reelection prospects have improved… -
Russell Pearce Talks About Crushed Scrotums
Republican Russell Pearce, the only state senate president to ever be recalled in U.S. history, shows that his political judgment is as sharp as ever. From Talking Points Memo:Russell Pearce, grandfather of Arizona's controversial immigration law… -
Next One Into the Pool: Farley Prepping for Run for Congress?
State Rep. Steve Farley is promising a big announcement next Wednesday, Feb. 29. In his latest Farley Report from Phoenix, Farley says he'll be traveling across the new Congressional District 2 with big news next week:To… -
Democrat Ron Barber Picks Up More Republican Support In CD8 Special Election To Finish Giffords' Term
Democrat Ron Barber, who is seeking to complete Gabrielle Giffords’ term in Congressional District 8, is picking up more Republican support. Barber, who had served as Giffords’ district director since she took office in 2007 and… -
New Poll: Santorum Still Nipping at Romney's Heels in AZ
CNN has released a new poll showing what the other recent AZ polls have shown: Rick Santorum remains within striking distance of Mitt Romney in the Arizona presidential primary:On the eve of the last Republican presidential… -
New Poll: Flake Leading Race for Kyl's U.S. Senate Seat
Public Policy Polling delivers the latest numbers on the race to replace U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl: Republicans look to be in pretty good shape for holding onto Jon Kyl's Senate seat. GOP front runner Jeff Flake…
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Poll: Obama Tied With Romney, Santorum In AZ
A new Public Policy Polling survey puts Arizona in play in November, but pollster Tom Jensen ultimately puts AZ in the GOP column: Arizona is a great microcosm of how Barack Obama's reelection prospects have improved… -
The Arizona Republican Debate: Lesser-Known Candidates
In advance of the CNN debate coming up in Mesa tomorrow, Republican presidential candidates on the Feb. 28 Arizona primary ballot gathered over the weekend for two televised debates among the lesser-known contenders, including Al "Dick"… -
The Arizona Legislature Hates Project White House
While I suppose it could be a lot worse, it looks like the days of true citizen democracy in the Arizona Presidential Preference Primary might be over in 2016: On a 48-3 margin Monday, the state… -
New Poll Confirms Santorum Closing Gap With Romney Among AZ Voters
A new Public Policy Polling survey shows that Rick Santorum trails Mitt Romney by only 3 percentage points among Arizona Republicans, who will decide the state's primary election on Feb. 28. Romney has the support of… -
Babeu Outing Front and Center in First of Three AZ Presidential Debates. All Eyes on Tonight's Debate As Candidates Seek Breakthrough
Revelations that Mitt Romney's Arizona committee co-chairman was involved in a clandestine gay romance threw Saturday's presidential debate into disarray, as White House hopefuls argued—in often graphic terms—the social acceptability of same-sex relationships. The debate, which… -
Presidential Candidate Richard Grayson: Government Should Provide Bayer Aspirin on Demand!
Green Party presidential candidate Richard Grayson has announced his support for the distribution of Bayer aspirin by the federal government. His press release: Richard Grayson, Pinal County Greens co-chair and candidate for President in the February… -
New Poll: Santorum Surging in AZ
A new American Research Group poll has Santorum surging in Arizona, although Romney still leads the GOP pack: Mitt Romney leads in the Arizona Republican presidential primary with 38%. Romney is followed by Rick Santorum with…
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Hey, There's a New SWV Song
While it's possible that I'm one of the few people in Tucson who would self-identify as a SWV fan ("Weak" is my jam), there must be someone else who is excited for the group's first new… -
Chickenfoot Is Coming to Tucson
We may not be getting one of the Van Halen reunion shows here, but Casino Del Sol will be hosting one former member (bassist Michael Anthony) and one guy who was in a group that had… -
The Slackers Play Club Congress Tomorrow Night
Though the Slackers are usually labeled in the ska genre, it's hard to say they perform one style of music - because they really don't. They're reggae. They're soul. They're jazz. In fact, it's probably why… -
Meet The Family Party Song Singers
If you spend much time digging through any online music service, you're bound to stumble upon some strange stuff. After all, the barrier to get on iTunes or Spotify isn't all that high...basically, you need to… -
Glen Campbell at the Fox Tucson Theatre
As part of his farewell tour, Glen Campbell performed to a sold-out crowd at the Fox Tucson Theatre on February 15th.… -
Win Your Chance to Meet Foreigner!
Some bands are sneaky popular, where you don't actually realize how many hits they had until you think about it for a bit. Foreigner are one of those bands, with six platinum albums, three platinum greatest… -
Tora Woloshin Releases Debut Album
You may know her as the Season 2 winner of the local singing competition, Lucky Break. Or maybe your recognize her from when she received the golden ticket to Hollywood on American Idol. But most of…
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Zinburger Takes Over the World
Zinburger, a Fox Restaurant Concepts eatery that got its start in Tucson in 2007, has signed a megadeal to open more than 20 locations across the country. Nation's Restaurant News has the story: The Briad Group… -
The (Potentially) Great Bacon Project of 2012
There is something magic about pork belly. Those who imbibe in it are prone to eye-glazed moments of reverence when discussing it. Chefs swear by the texture and flavor even a small amount adds to a… -
A New Oregano's Pizza Bistro Location
We noticed a new Oregano's Pizza Bistro location is under construction in Plaza Del Oro, on the corner of Orange Grove and Oracle Road. The other Tucson location is at 4900 E. Speedway Blvd. Not much… -
The Scoop on the New Restaurant Fini's Landing
There are seats for about 25 people at the boat-shaped bar at the new restaurant Fini's Landing at 5689 N. Swan Road, and it's a nice place to find oneself adrift for awhile. The big windows… -
Tucson Food Tours Hits the Streets
There's a new company called Tucson Food Tours that takes people on walking tours of local restaurants. The company's slick website has more information. The first tour will take place downtown, with stops at Bumsted's, Monkey… -
Coming Soon: Another Paradise Bakery and Cafe Location
A Paradise Bakery and Café is opening in a shopping center on the corner of Broadway and Wilmot, where Austin's Old Fashioned Ice Cream used to be. The new location is expected to open in late… -
If You've Gone Gluten-Free, This Restaurant Is For You
Those who adhere to a gluten-free diet should take note of the new Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery Bistro at 5845 N. Oracle Road. There's more on the restaurant right here. The place - which markets…
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Staff Pick
Dancin': The Black Atlantic, Part 1
Under the direction of Barbea Williams, music and dance from Africa, Argentina, Brazil, the Caribbean, Cuba and… More
@ Dunbar Cultural Center
Fri., Feb. 24 and Sat., Feb. 25
325 W. Second St.
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