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Living Body Love
The second ever Body Love Conference is coming to Tucson in June. Change your world, love your body.
And the Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Scenes from Phoenix ComiCon 2015
An estimated 80,000 people came out for the Phoenix ComiCon over the weekend, with many of them dressing as their favorite fantasy characters. Here’s a sampling of photos from the con.
It’s LGBT History Month: Celebrate Marriage Equality at St. Mark’s Presbyterian
Tucson’s St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church wants you to come party with them in the name of marriage equality. On Sunday, the congregation invites the public to come down to More Light Sunday, where there will be a celebration for the progress the country’s made with same-sex marriage laws. More than half of the U.S. has…
Kingfisher Takes Its Menu to the Pacific Northwest with Ponzu Ahi and a Spruce Negroni
For 22 years, Kingfisher has given local food lovers the opportunity to take a culinary vacation with their summer road trip dinner series and this year is no exception. While the events have already made their Southwestern stop with eats curated by sous chef Richard de la Cruz, diners can head to the seafood spot…
The Giant Magellan Telescope Is a Go
The world’s most powerful telescope is going to get built in Chile. The UA New Service announced today that the Giant Magellan Telescope has the funding to be built in Chile. The seven mirrors for the scope are being built by the UA’s Steward Observatory Mirror Lab. UA News Service notes: The GMT aims to…
Yet Another Giveaway: Catch the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Thursday
Feel like stopping by our Northwest* side office on your way up to Phoenix? There’s a Diamondbacks game (vs. the Mets) on Thursday (so, today or tomorrow, depending on when you read this!) and we’ve got two pairs of tickets. Enter here to win two tickets. We’ll pick a winner at 1 p.m. You have…
Charters Misspend Lots of Money in Ohio. In Arizona: Who Knows?
We need some good old investigative journalism like this, courtesy of the Akron Beacon Journal, here in Arizona. No sector — not local governments, school districts, court systems, public universities or hospitals — misspends tax dollars like charter schools in Ohio. A Beacon Journal review of 4,263 audits released last year by State Auditor Dave…
Win Tickets to See Shuggie Otis This Saturday
You know the drill. Fill out our form to be entered to win a pair of tickets to see Shuggie Otis. We’ll pick a winner at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Fill out my online form. var q1im9ix40ubsgvg;(function(d, t) { var s = d.createElement(t), options = { ‘userName’:’itzdigital’, ‘formHash’:’q1im9ix40ubsgvg’, ‘autoResize’:true, ‘height’:’597′, ‘async’:true, ‘host’:’wufoo.com’, ‘header’:’show’, ‘ssl’:true}; s.src…
Night of the Living Fest to Bring of Montreal, Deerhoof and More to La Cocina
The first glimpses of this year’s Night of the Living Fest line-up were released and let’s just say you’re going to want to whip out your wallet now and get a ticket. Although the full line-up is yet to be announced, you can expect to see of Montreal, Deerhoof, Tweak Bird and Diane Coffee. In…
Movies in the Park Brings Free Screenings to Reid Park this Summer
Grab your biggest blanket and head to the Demeester Performing Arts Pavilion at Reid Park this summer for free movie events that are fit for the whole family. From June 6 until August 14, the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance and Cox Communications will be showing five movies in the park. The free, all…
Soul Singing Karaoke Legend and Teacher Burney Starks Dies
Over the weekend, Tucson lost one of its legendary performers and educators, Burney Starks. A longtime teacher at Pueblo Magnet High School, as well as an actor and singer in many local productions, Starks touched the lives of many in town—a fact that became evident as many spent the last two days voicing condolences. News…
Two Tasting Dinners: One with Bacon and Whiskey, the Other with Wine and Fruit
Kind of like the yin and yang of flavor, two Tucson restaurants are serving up tasting dinners on Monday, June 8, offering heavier, heartier flavors or lighter, more refined ones—depending on what you’re looking for. Ermanos, located at 220 N. Fourth Ave., will be serving up six courses specially paired with Sand-Reckoner wines beginning at 6:30…
A Recap of Congressman Grijalva’s Trip to Cuba
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva traveled to Cuba last week with a handful of other members of Congress. He said on his Facebook it was an opportunity to see first-hand the many opportunities Cuba and the U.S. have to benefit each other. “We are the only nation in our hemisphere that doesn’t deal with Cuba, and that…
Democratic PAC EMILY’s List Puts Martha McSally ‘On Notice’ for Next Election
The Democratic political action committee EMILY’s List put U.S. Rep. Martha McSally “on notice” for the next election cycle, making her seat a “top target” for a Democrat takeover in 2016. The PAC keeps track of Republican incumbents at all levels of government who have an anti-abortion, anti-reproductive health record. “The EMILY’s List community—more than three…
Zona Politics: Mike Shupe and Shufang Su
Zona Politics Eps.31 from Zona Politics with Jim Nintzel on Vimeo. In case you missed yesterday’s broadcast of Zona Politics with Jim Nintzel on KGUN-9: UA physics professors Mike Shupe and Shufang Su stopped by the set to talk about their work with the Large Hadron Collider, which has recently started back up, and author…
Trying to Make Sense of Arizona’s Small School Rule
It’s confusing, this small school rule and how it affects funding at charter schools. Unfortunately, some of the reporting on the topic hasn’t un-confused the subject as much as it should. So let me give it a try. TUSD’s Drachman Primary Magnet School has about 300 students. State law says that schools with less than…
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees: Arizona Cannot Deny Bail to Undocumented Immigrants Charged with ‘Serious Crimes’
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to an appeals court ruling that said Arizona cannot deny bail to undocumented immigrants charged with “serious crimes,” meaning class 4 felonies or worse. In April 2008, the American Civil Liberties Union challenged a law, Proposition 100, in federal court, arguing it violated the U.S. Constitution…
Ruby Needs a Home
Ruby—2-years-old —Pit Bull Mix—F—#724594 Ruby is the definition of a love-bug! This goofy gal is bounding with energy and enthusiasm; she has a joy for life that is simply contagious. Ruby came to HSSA as an owner release earlier this month and is in need of a family to shower with hugs and kisses. This…
Hip Hop Event Highlights Apache Youth Activism at Oak Flat
Saturday’s event at Oak Flat Campground featured Apache rhymers and their colleagues from Dine (Navajo), Ogala Lakota, Sicangu Lakota and Yaqui cultures, presenting both native traditions and the more contemporary rhyming and new soul of 21st Century pop and hip hop, all with messages driven home by beats as insistent as those of the traditional…
Meet Gipsy Kings on June 3
Hey, there! Did you know that Gipsy Kings are coming to the Rialto Theatre on June 3? Well, they are. And, if you’re lucky enough to be the winner of our little giveaway, you (and a guest!) can meet them the day of the show. Fill out our form and get excited for Wednesday. We’ll…
UA/Biosphere 2 Researcher Killed by Drunk Driver
Raphael Sagarin, a UA associate research scientist, was killed on Thursday, May 28 around 6:37 p.m. while riding his bicycle on State Route 77, Milepost 99.3 near Oracle. He was 43 years old. A pickup truck driven by Gary L. Colvin, 44, from Tucson is said to have swerved partially off the road and struck…
They Found Zoey! Puppy Stolen From Humane Society While Awaiting Spay Surgery Recovered
Excellent news from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department! They found Zoey. Late last night detectives recovered the puppy dognapped on 5/26. 👍 She is okay and back @HSSAZ pic.twitter.com/R9fImDyrns — Pima County Sheriff (@PimaSheriff) May 30, 2015 From the Humane Society: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department received a tip last night and recovered Zoey. She…
Arizona Court of Appeals: Medical Weed Patients Cannot Sell to Other Patients
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that medical marijuana patients cannot sell weed to other patients. A write up by the Phoenix News Times’ Ray Stern reports the 3-0 ruling overturned a July decision by a Pima County Superior Court judge that said these types of sales are good to go under the Medical…
Head Down to Oak Flat for the Weekend: Concert & Advocacy Conference
There is a two-day camp and educational conference (hosted by Apache Stronghold) this weekend to learn about future actions in the fight to protect Oak Flat. Drive down there early tomorrow morning. The Protect Sacred Oak Flat Conference and Apache Stronghold Spiritual Gathering starts at 11 a.m. with traditional Apache songs, followed by a free…
Tough Luck Club Aims to Make the World’s Largest Negroni—Help Drink It
America’s best food dude and overall badass Anthony Bourdain once aptly described the Negroni as a “satanic delicious hell broth,” alluding to its bitterness and boozy punch. As he is right about pho and French fries being the best foods in the world, know that the Negroni, which was allegedly invented by an Italian count…
The Loft Cinema Forced to Pull Team America from July 4th Event
Back in December the country was ablaze with the news from Sony Pictures that Seth Rogen and James Franco’s North Korean comedy The Interview would no longer be allowed to screen due to terrorist threats surrounding the movie’s release. Around that time The Loft Cinema was planning their annual fourth of July movie sing-a-long bash featuring…
The Year’s First AzMERIT Test Cheating Story
In recent news, we learned of allegations that seven Arizona schools cheated on AIMS tests in past years by erasing wrong answers and replacing them with correct answers. Oops, make that eight as of a week ago. Now we have what looks like the first report of a school cheating on the new AzMERIT test…
The More You Know…About Your Breasts
It all started really innocently. I laid there on my bed in the familiar comfort of my home, one arm cradled under my head, the other drawing small circles across my right breast. Everything seemed to feel right, though somehow at the age of 25 I seemed to know so little about what was “normal”…
RIP, Margaret Kenski
Political pollster Margaret Kenski was one of my favorite political titans in Southern Arizona. I always learned something new in our conversations. I had the good fortune to work with her when the Tucson Weekly did some polling in the 2006 congressional race to replace Jim Kolbe and she was a joy to work withl.…
Get Ready, It’s Almost June
Once again, a month has come and gone impossibly quickly. June starts on Monday, meaning it’s time to brace your bank accounts for your impending rent payment, your wardrobe for 100+ degree weather and your hearts for June 15—the day the first round of Best of Tucson® balloting ends. In case you’re new here, Best of Tucson® is…
No Scissors
Staying in shape doesn’t always take priority in our lives. While watching Netflix, sitting in the breeze of the swamp cooler, it’s easy to ponder, “If only there were a way I could make working out more like a party.” On Saturday, May 30, downtown Tucson will be transformed into a runner’s block party with…
Book Fare
Katharina Fritzsche walked into the Pima County Board of Supervisors’ meeting last Tuesday with 64 letters and a petition with close to 200 signatures, demanding to salvage the Santa Rosa Library—one of four the county proposed to shutter last month.
Izzard Wizard
Hailed as the lost member of Monty Python by none other than John Cleese, British comedian Eddie Izzard has made his own unique place in stand-up comedy.
Tales from the Dark Side
“Dark money” was one of the watch words of the 2014 election as groups with anonymous contributors spent millions of dollars influencing races for Congress, governor, secretary of state and other offices.
Desert Desserts
Sample notes of the desert’s music, food and sunsets at the Desert Museum’s Desert Delectables Night Saturday, May 30. The Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, has partnered with Tucson Originals to feature food from over 15 local chefs that include ingredients from the Sonoran Desert.
Media Watch
In the April 30 Media Watch column, we misidentified the deletion of Twitter posts related to a story on AJ “Ace” Thakore’s PointGuardU website. In response to that, Thakore left five messages in succession on our writer’s answering machine, each increasing in tenor and rage as the machine cut him off every 60 seconds.
Philabaum 40 Years
Artist Tom Philabaum is the man who built Arizona’s first glass art studio in 1975. Forty years later, his work is being celebrated with a glass art exhibition at the Philabaum Glass Gallery & Studio, 711 S. sixth Ave. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday…
The Skinny
Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick wants a shot at John McCain’s seat and it looks like Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is headed for an easy re-election
Renegade Roller Rebels
You want to just punch someone in the face if you get called sweetie one more time? Harness that energy, strap on your roller skates and enter the high contact world of roller derby.
Tomorrowland: Wild Ride
The future is a little confusing and convoluted—but kind of cool anyway—in Tomorrowland, the latest Disney attraction to get its own movie, this time courtesy of director-writer Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles).
B-Sides: Troy Rogers
If you’re feeling uninspired by those typical and traditional music stylings you’ll find at most concerts, why not check out Troy Rogers? The self-proclaimed semi-nomadic robot herder is all about making noise in a very unique way.
B-Sides: Guantanamo Baywatch
Take a trip to a seaside town and dive into the ocean. Once there, make some friends with some sea creatures and you’ll understand the general aural aesthetic that Guantanamo Baywatch has accomplished on its most recent album Darling…It’s Too Late.
Chastity Belt: Secure in Seattle
Chastity Belt knew they were onto something when the music they began playing for drunken college students could impress an entirely different audience.
Crab Legs: A Crab’s Life
Dimitri Manos and Ben Schneider are more than just friends, they have also seen behind the red curtain and their minds have melded to become Crab Legs. It’s that special breed of friendship that can sometimes involve writing songs about crabs living amongst humans and still more crabs that work at the Centers for Disease…
Ask a Mexican!
This week, the Mexican gives advice on how to handle tight-knit hispanic families.
Pleasure Activist
Spoiler Alert: Because it’s good for you.
Danehy
Comedian Dave Chappelle created the classic character Clayton Bigsby, a blind-since-birth African-American who was the reclusive leader of the White Supremacist movement. Bigsby had been brought up in a group home for blind kids and the operators of the home felt it was easier for everybody if they told Clayton that he was white. (You…
Dish for Dosha: Custom Elixir
Dish for Dosha’s ayurvedic juices are made specifically for the individual
There isn’t a lot of love given to juice in the culinary world. While it’s an unmistakable trend to go on a week-long juice cleanse and pretend you don’t miss solid food, there is something special about the way Dish for Dosha…
Editor’s Note
This month the Association of Alternative Newsmedia, of which the Tucson Weekly is a member, joined 52 other media companies and organizations to sign a letter drafted by the American Civil Liberties union in opposition to Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act. The ACLU letter asked that Congress not pass the current legislation now…
Adventures in Fun
Tis summer, the season for cinematic superheroes who flash fancy gadgets to protect the world from devastating forces. But there are a couple of theaters in town in which there are always superheroes saving the day
Dust Devil
Dust Devils are reader-submitted fictional stories, 70 words exactly, that reflect on our Tucson life and times. Send your 70-word stories and, if selected, we’ll print them in the Tucson Weekly: mari@tucsonlocalmedia.com. Looking forward to what you create, Tucson.
“Livin’ Large”
Three art students, dressed in black and sporting nose studs, were dazzled one afternoon last week by the “Livin’ Large” exhibition at the Tucson Museum of Art.
Police Dispatch
A man who’d taken an unknown controlled substance got extremely high in a way such that he seemingly acquired superhuman strength—breaking down his apartment’s heavy-duty front door and (according to his mother) actually throwing his large electric scooter, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report.
