Your Afternoon Headbutting Update …
… can be located here. Or if you’re mildly dyslexic, here.
Your Wednesday Morning News Update
— If you’re planning a visit to our nation’s capitol, for the love of pete, be careful. — More problems for the AIMS Test? — When it comes to the U.S. Senate and the Internet, well, the Internet’s fucked. — Vladimir Putin’s mocking Dick Cheney. That’s all for now. We now return you to Cannon,…
Fire!
So did you see that big plume of black smoke a little while ago, somewhere south of Park Place Mall? That was, oh, about four houses away from me. Let me tell you: Seeing a house across the street from you in flames is not a happy sight. Also not a happy sight: Seeing the…
More on the Village Voice/New Times Merger
For more interesting coverage of the aftermath of the New Times takeover of the Village Voice (and its sister newspapers), check out this story from NPR’s Morning Edition.
Help support a local musician!
Musica Obscura, the project fronted by local musician Mike DeCicco, is currently in the running to play Lollapalooza 2006 at Grant Park in Chicago Aug. 4-6. See, they’re having this contest called Last Band Standing, and Musica Obscura has made it to the semifinals, which is pretty impressive in and of itself—he’s competed against loads…
Your Tuesday Morning News Update
— There have been deadly train explosions in India. — The Bush administration has decided to follow the Geneva Coventions. At least that’s what they’re saying. — The fact I just typed the sentence, “The Bush administration has decided to follow the Geneva Coventions,” in a dead-serious, non-ironic fashion has suddenly made me depressed. –…
Worthless After 3:33 a.m. Wednesday Morning
That’s what this post will be, according to this article about online news.
Toreo de Salon
One of the movies fresh out on DVD that made Bob Grimm’s “Now Showing at Home” column last week was The Matador, starring Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear. Mrs. B. and I watched it last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Much has been written about Brosnan’s performance in a role that’s the polar opposite of…
Your Monday Morning News Update
It’s a new week! Yay! Or boo! Or something! Here’s what’s going on: — A building exploded in New York this morning—a gas problem is suspected—injuring at least five people. — Japan is sick of Kim Jong Il’s snit. — In what HAS to be a first, a company (in this case, the Boston Globe)…
Your Friday Afternoon Update
— Heavy rains have battered the central portion of town, whereas the southside has received jack squat. And there’s a flash-flood warning out, so don’t be ‘illin in washes, yo. — A bird somehow got in the door and is flitting around the Weekly World Central offices. — Michael Jackson is reportedly shocked by gay porn. (You…
Not Belted
Add to this morning’s round-up of news the death yesterday of a 16-year-old in a vehicle rollover on River Road. It seems my local news RSS feed is just filled lately with reports of people being thrown from their cars and dying because they weren’t using seat belts. I thought this kind of foolhardy behavior…
Your Friday News Update
— Tucson Electric Park is still soggy, though it’s supposed to be dry enough to play tonight. However, this is no consolation to the dollar-beer fans who were deprived last night. DAMN YOU, MONSOON! — The state is putting the smack down on Wal-Mart for not complying with pricing laws. Let’s all pray that damn…
A Blog First
For the first time in Weekly Blog history, we have had a request for coverage! In honor of this milestone, I shall blog the request, pretty much in its entirety. Hi, Jimmy, My name is Jennifer Warren and I live in the NW part of Tucson. I need your help in getting some exposure and…
Your Thursday News Update
So, what’s going on in the world today? — There’s a leak in the roof at Weekly World Central, right over the crime/county/UA desk. — There’s a new issue of the Weekly out, which you can see right over there on the, um, right. — Gabby Giffords’ boyfriend took his vehicle and docked with the…
The Skinny
POLITICAL WELFARE QUEENS What’s the biggest fight erupting among Democrats seeking the Congressional District 8 seat being vacated by Republican Jim Kolbe? It’s not illegal immigration, the Iraq war or even the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act. No, the big tussle is over the public financing of elections. Former newscaster Patty Weiss, who has dominating…
Now Showing at Home
“The Hills Have Eyes (Unrated Edition),” “Dumbo: Big Top Edition,” and “The Matador”
Media Watch
Katrina, Professional Experiences Lead Smith to Tucson, Belo GM Gig
Rhythm & Views
What is it about Austin, Texas, that creates such fertile musical soil? It’s Texas, yet bands sprout out of the ground like buffelgrass in the desert. The recent crop has yielded the unsigned Oh No! Oh My!, who are currently listed on Insound.com’s main page as a top seller. Can yet another band from Austin…
Police Dispatch
Arrested The Hard Way UA Area, May 11, 3:10 a.m. A female college student allegedly resisted authorities with all her might when she was arrested for underage alcohol possession, a UA Police Department report said. The 20-year-old student and her boyfriend, 19, reportedly attempted to bring alcohol into Coronado Residence Hall, 822 E. Fifth St.…
Rhythm & Views
Bands are faced with the pressure of following up a successful breakthrough album–but with Karmacode, Italy’s Lacuna Coil have surpassed all expectations. The follow-up to 2002’s gold-selling Comalies, Karmacode signifies a major step forward in the goth-metallers’ evolution. Patience in the recording studio has resulted in a captivating, masterful sound far superior to their previous…
Medical Modifications
Tucson Medical Center hosts meetings to discuss major changes to its campus
Rhythm & Views
I know we’re only halfway through it and all, but I’m pretty sure that this will rightly top the list of Most Unnecessary Albums of 2006. Here’s the deal: Two members of The Cars–Elliot Easton and Greg Hawkes–team up with two members of Utopia and the drummer from The Tubes, and play Cars hits live.…
Pick of the Week
Just for Laughs
Top Ten in Music
Hear’s Music top sales for the week
Danehy
Tom on books: Some nonfiction works that will keep you captivated
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
In Need of Space
The performing arts community mourns the loss of Ortspace studios
Tuttle
Some books–and even a magazine–worth adding to your summer reading list
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
Guest Commentary
Why do congressmen like Jim Kolbe continue to support a sexist, hate-filled, hypocritical regime?
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Stephanie Joyce
An Appreciative Portrait
Philip Garrison tells stories of Mexican immigrants residing in Washington state
At the Southcentral Bureau
A note from the editor.
Everyone Has Emotions
‘Look Both Ways’ bats .500 with its intertwining stories about feelings
Vittles ‘n’ Vibe
It’s easy to see why Zona 78 is becoming one of Tucson’s most popular restaurants
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Noshing Around
New: Rockin’ Baja What was formerly Grandy’s restaurant at Kolb Road and Broadway Boulevard now has been transformed into Rockin’ Baja Lobster, a small but growing franchise of Baja-inspired restaurants operated by local businessmen Rod Barreda and Kenneth McGovern. Menu items include an all-you-can-eat Caesar salad and salsa bar, buckets of seafood, grilled carne asada,…
Vineyard Adventures
Arizona’s growing wine country offers a good time for vino lovers both new and advanced
Fodder for Life
Now a Texan, former Tucsonan Fish Karma releases a new album
True Characters
Obsidian displays works with the theme: ‘Persona’
Disease Danger
A little bug could cause big problems for Arizona’s wine industry
Soundbites
BRAVO FOR TWANG! Like all Tucsonans smart and/or rich, Campo Bravo ringleader Mark Matos has hightailed it out of town for the hottest months here. He’s been holed up somewhere in California, and this week, he begins a roughly six-week tour all over these great United States, which will bring him back to T-Town for…
Wild and Rustic
After years of decay and neglect, this old mining town is again open
Not Evil Enough
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ could have used more Meryl
The Screamer
Howard Dean thrills Dems at a party fundraiser downtown
Nine Questions
Sam Brace
Risky Business
Arizona stiffens prostitution penalties as the debate over the world’s oldest profession continues
Rockin’ the Rialto
Photos from the 2006 TAMMIES
Ghost Town
An old mining settlement is an oasis along the Arizona Trail
Live
Joe Ely, Jesse Malin, Club Congress, Thursday, June 29
