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Fun, Foremost
The Modeens' third album opens with a sound of a beer can opening and continues the party from there
by Eric Swedlund
Just like their rock 'n' roll forebears, the Modeens play music that's fearless in its diversity. Though the band has been known for its garage/psychedelic sound since Cristina Williams and…Cover Story
Danehy
The Tohono O'odham Nation's battle to open a casino near Glendale is a bit of revenge for previous injustices
By Tom Danehy May 16, 2013
Gargulinski
Tucsonan discovers how a severed arm can haunt you (even when it's not your arm)
May 16, 2013
Pedersen On Sports
FC Tucson kicks off its second season riding a lot of momentum and ready to create a pro soccer culture in town
By Brian J. Pedersen May 16, 2013
Easy Access
New dispensary Purple Med Healing Center is a friendly place to get custom strains, but where are the edibles?
By J.M. Smith May 16, 2013
Ask a Mexican!
The Mexican discusses linguistic racism ... how do so many Mexicans fit into such small rides? ... and religions translations!
By Gustavo Arellano May 16, 2013
The Border Battle
Grijalva talks about the good and bad in the Senate's immigration reform bill
By Jim Nintzel May 16, 2013
Community Conundrum
Board members at Wingspan say recent changes are part of needed restructuring while former employees say it damages the organization
By Mari Herreras May 16, 2013
Border Search
Civil liberties groups chip away at the border's "Constitution-free" zone
By Tim Vanderpool May 16, 2013
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 Skinny
Sen. Jeff Flake gets tangled up in background-check politics … Gov. Jan Brewer tells the Legislature to get to work … Pima County Supervisors Ray Carroll and Ally Miller don't appear to get along very well … and so much more!
By Jim Nintzel May 16, 2013
Police Dispatch
"Li'l Wayne" is found takin' it to the streets ... and a man becomes acquainted with Arizona's methamphetamine laws!
By Anna Mirocha May 16, 2013
For the Love of Music
Fort Lowell Records 2013 Celebration, Borderlands Brewing Company, Friday, May 17
By Dan Gibson May 16, 2013
City Week
Rock out with your flock out ... enjoy photos from unusual cameras ... remember those lost in the fight against AIDS ... and the Arizona Symphony Orchestra closes out the season in style!
By Kyle Mittan and Kate Newton May 16, 2013
Gatsby, Actually Great
An Oscar worthy performance by DiCaprio and 3D that's actually worthwhile fuel a wondrous adaption of a literary classic
By Bob Grimm May 16, 2013
Popcorn Paradise
Outlasting Blockbuster and Hollywood Video and fighting off Redbox and Netflix, Casa Video celebrates its thirtieth year in business
By Casey Dewey May 16, 2013
Sad and Disappointing
The generally-reliable Ken Loach misses the mark with this socially conscious comedy
By Colin Boyd May 16, 2013
Fun, Foremost
The Modeens' third album opens with a sound of a beer can opening and continues the party from there
By Eric Swedlund May 16, 2013
Big Boi's Wild Ride
OutKast icon runs his interactive tour through town
By Michael Petitti May 16, 2013
Live
'Tucson's Best' Concert Series; Indie Rock Edition at Rialto Theatre, Sunday, May 12
By Joshua Levine May 16, 2013
May the Farce Be With You
Live Theatre Workshop's Two Into One is as enjoyable as any production you'll see this year
By Sherilyn Forrester May 16, 2013
Disappointing Discoveries
A talented researcher of the history of the West's posthumous book captures the calamities of the conquistadors
By Tim Hull May 16, 2013
Soggy, Sweet and Slow
Fine for tourists (maybe), but for Tucsonans, Teresa's Mosaic Café is just too boring
By Jacqueline Kuder May 16, 2013
Noshing Around
New restaurants on Ninth Street near Fourth Avenue ... drinking beer with dinner AND animals ... Caffe Torino opens in the Foothills ... and Pastiche closes its wine and cheese shop.
By Jerry Morgan May 16, 2013
The Amy's Baking Company Saga Is Only Going to Get Weirder
By Dan Gibson May 16, 2013 12:00 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
The Chernobyl-Like Fallout of Amy's Baking Company Is Comedy Gold
By David Mendez May 17, 2013 3:36 pm
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
'Pooping In Reverse': Another One of the Terrible Things People Hope to Put on Cable Access TV [NSFW]
By David Mendez May 17, 2013 4:31 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
Chuck George Reveals He Suffers From Depression
By David Hatfield May 2, 2013 5:00 pm
If You're Freaking Out About Martial Law, Calm Down
By Dan Gibson Mar 6, 2013 12:44 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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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… -
'Pooping In Reverse': Another One of the Terrible Things People Hope to Put on Cable Access TV [NSFW]
So here's one of the absolute worst things I've ever seen: 'Pooping in Reverse,' a Vimeo-hosted video uploaded by a user called "Ringo Boomschlicka" and supposedly coming to Access Tucson at some point in the future...though… -
The Chernobyl-Like Fallout of Amy's Baking Company Is Comedy Gold
Let's recap: In 2010, Amy's Baking Company, a Scottsdale bistro, became "famous" for going after a reviewer on Yelp. Late last year, during the taping of Fox's Kitchen Nightmares, Scottsdale PD were called to the scene… -
Gutzy Wear: What You Wear to Clubs to Confuse and Confound Potential Mates
In another case of a Scottsdale-idea-gone-terrible, we present Gutzy Wear, a clothing line made especially for singles who are ready to mingle — and desperate enough to do so that they're wearing specifically branded clothing saying… -
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… -
This Week in Tucson Bicycling
It's hot and getting hotter. Check out these five tips for riding in Tucson summers and the three reasons why summer riding rocks. Hint: none of them actually require riding with your own umbrella. The University…
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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… -
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… -
Farley on State Budget: "This Is the Type of Budget That the People of Arizona Have Been Waiting For"
State Sen. Steve Farley is feeling downright ebullient about the state budget that made it through the Senate's Committee of the Whole after a marathon session today. "It's an amazing day," the midtown Tucson Democrat told… -
'SF Chronicle' Calls Tucson Cool, So It's Time to Abandon the City
A week or so ago, the San Francisco Chronicle was nice enough to consider Tucson a vacation destination — but unfortunately, we at Weekly World Central happen to lack subscriptions to the Chron, making it difficult…
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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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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… -
Farley on State Budget: "This Is the Type of Budget That the People of Arizona Have Been Waiting For"
State Sen. Steve Farley is feeling downright ebullient about the state budget that made it through the Senate's Committee of the Whole after a marathon session today. "It's an amazing day," the midtown Tucson Democrat told… -
Flake's Background-Check Problem
Sen. Jeff Flake’s name popped back up in the national news last week as someone who might potentially flip on the question of expanding background checks to gun shows, Internet transactions and other advertised sales. Both… -
Brewer vs. GOP Lawmakers: No More Mrs. Nice Gov
Gov. Jan Brewer told the press on Friday that lawmakers might as well stop sending her bills because she’s not signing anything until she gets a budget that includes the Medicaid expansion she’s been fighting for… -
Newt Gingrich "Really Puzzled" By What He Should Call His Newfangled Telephone
After watching this video, I imagine a lot of Americans are disappointed that they did not support Newt Gingrich in his quest for the White House last year. Newt observes that his gizmo can do more… -
AZ Illustrated Politics: Immigration Reform, TUSD Troubles, Downtown Revitalization & More!
On AZ Illustrated Politics: Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Lea Marquez-Peterson, Pima County Democratic Party chairman Don Jorgensen and Republican strategist Sam Stone talked about the U.S. Senate's markup of the comprehensive immigration reform package;…
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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… -
Your Opportunity to Celebrate the Armed Forces Alongside Cap'n Al Melvin Has Arrived
Looking for something to do this Saturday? Feel like hanging out with potential Republican candidates for office? Want to celebrate our armed forces? Well folks, you're in luck: Al Melvin, the state senator out of District… -
Surviving Tucson: A Guide to One's First Summer In the Old Pueblo
"Tucson is so exciting in the summer!" said no Tucson visitor ever — and really, said no T-Loc either. As the unbearable heat draws closer with every bright, sunny day, finding something to do between hugging…
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'Pooping In Reverse': Another One of the Terrible Things People Hope to Put on Cable Access TV [NSFW]
So here's one of the absolute worst things I've ever seen: 'Pooping in Reverse,' a Vimeo-hosted video uploaded by a user called "Ringo Boomschlicka" and supposedly coming to Access Tucson at some point in the future...though… -
The Chernobyl-Like Fallout of Amy's Baking Company Is Comedy Gold
Let's recap: In 2010, Amy's Baking Company, a Scottsdale bistro, became "famous" for going after a reviewer on Yelp. Late last year, during the taping of Fox's Kitchen Nightmares, Scottsdale PD were called to the scene… -
A Passed-Out-Drunk ASU Student Was Left At a Hospital With a Wheelchair and A Note
According to azcentral.com, an ASU student was left in the lobby of a hospital with a sticky note reading that he had been in a drinking competition. Apparently, the 19-year-old was found in the emergency room… -
The Folks at Amy's Baking Company In Scottsdale Have Gone Insane [Update: They Were 'Hacked']
[Update: The Bouzaglos claim to have been "hacked."] We now present a masterclass in how a business owner should not respond to criticism. You might be familiar with Amy's Baking Company, up in Scottsdale — and…
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