Reversing the Reversible
The City Council is studying increasing calls to eliminate the Grant Road reversible lane
The Nightingale
African music star Baaba Maal mixes Western music styles with Senagalese traditions
A Quiet Invasion?
With the support of a slain ranger’s parents, a signature drive to militarize the border is gaining strength
Soundbites
WELCOME, WILCO! We all know what happens when you assume, right? That said, we couldn’t be more pleased to have falsely surmised that Jeff Tweedy’s stint in rehab would result in the postponement of Wilco’s upcoming show at the Rialto Theatre later this month. While the band’s European dates were taken off the board, and…
Civil Unrest
As the legislative session grinds on, tempers appear to be growing thin
Nine Questions
Duane Hollis
Cardiac Arrest
A civil-rights trial arising from 1999 death of Tyrone Johnson asks the question: Did the police go too far?
Rhythm & Views
Brazilian heavy-metal icon Max Cavalera has returned with Prophecy, a new dose of destruction from his band Soulfly. Produced by Cavalera in Phoenix, Prophecy marks yet another beginning in the history of the band. A new cast of musicians backs Cavalera for this journey, just like on Soulfly’s previous albums. Former Ill Nino guitarist Mark…
The Skinny
FRANKLY SPEAKING We got an eye-catching flier in the mailbox the other day from Congressman Jim Kolbe about his ongoing fight against illegal immigration. Do you suppose it’s a coincidence that Kolbe is shoring up his border-security credentials just as he’s facing a challenge in this year’s Republican party primary from state Rep. Randy Graf?…
Rhythm & Views
Rainer Maria is one of those bands who are much better live than recorded. Bassist Caithlin de Marrais flexes her well-defined biceps as she cavorts and belts out lyrics; drummer William Kuehn sweats and smacks; and guitarist Kyle Fisher jumps up and down all over the stage, so much so that you’re always concerned that…
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Rhythm & Views
There are certain bands whose songs hit you at just the right moment of adolescence, whose music you blasted while driving a banged-up, third-hand car the wrong way down downtown streets. Jawbreaker, for many teens in the mid-’90s, was one of those bands. Their first three records, Unfun (1990), Bivouac (1992) and 24 Hour Revenge…
Media Watch
MUSICAL CHAIRS The latest Tucson Citizen staffer to skip up the hall to the north wing–also known as the Arizona Daily Star–is Joyesha Chesnick. Actually, she’s going even farther north than the Star’s newsroom; last week, she emptied her desk at the Citizen and carted the boxes to the Star’s downtown office, where she’ll job-share…
Top Ten in Music
Zia Records’ top sales for the week ending April 10, 2004 Modest Mouse Good News for People Who Like Bad News (Sony) Dark Lotus Black Rain (Psychopathic) Lil’ Flip U Gotta Feel Me (Sony) In Flames Soundtrack to Your Escape (Nuclear Blast Americ) Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fever to Tell (Interscope) Usher Confessions (La Face) Cypress…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Nuala O’Faolain, Irish Writer
Top Ten in Books
Barnes and Noble (Broadway) bestsellers for the week ending April 9, 2004 The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown, Doubleday ($24.95) Angels & Demons: A Novel Dan Brown, Atria Books ($19.95) 3rd Degree James Patterson, Andrews Gross, Little Brown & Company ($26.95) The Five People You Meet in Heaven Mitch Albom, Hyperion Press ($19.95) Can You…
Police Dispatch
Mama drama West Cota Road (Arivaca), March 23, 9:44 a.m. An Arivaca grandmother is worried that some family members and their friends have been blowing marijuana and methamphetamine smoke in her 7-month-old granddaughter’s face, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report stated. Last Christmas, the grandmother saw the baby being exposed to marijuana smoke when the…
Poetry Blows
Two new collections showcase the weaknesses of contemporary verse
Danehy
Jon Volpe finds himself in the middle of a kickback controversy–and his enemies couldn’t be happier
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week ending April 11, 2004 The Matrix Revolutions Warner Brothers School of Rock Paramount Cheaper by the Dozen Twentieth Century Fox Lost in Translation Universal Thirteen Twentieth Century Fox 21 Grams Universal Duplex Miramax Something’s Gotta Give Columbia TriStar House of Sand and Fog Dreamworks Dirty Pretty Things Miramax
Poetry, War and Dance
The Funhouse folks await their Eller Dance Theater debut, the parking situation aside
Tuttle
Germs and other nasties await if you don’t employ common sense while using public bathrooms
Pick
Spread your Wings and Vote
Mime Time
Rick Wamer wants to take the perception of mimes beyond the whiteface, street-performing type
Guest Commentary
Dr. Peter Likins: the imperial University of Arizona president
Musical Marriage
Stacy Earle and Mark Stuart bring their whimsy and wisdom to Old Town Artisans
From Scratch
For a larger-than-life, soul-exercising experience, make a pie, complete with fresh dough
Vote, Dammit!
A note from the editor.
Now Showing at Home
“The Pink Panther Film Collection,” “Ripley’s Game,” and “Dirty Pretty Things”
Live
Thrice, The Rialto Theatre, Monday, April 5
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Billy Bob’s Best
Despite awful buzz and poor opening-weekend sales, “The Alamo” is worth remembering
Picturing Indians
A symposium tackles the explosive subject of whites photographing Native Americans
Artistically Naked
Tucson native Tony Malaby is one of the best improvisational musicians in all of contemporary jazz. This weekend, he’s coming home.
City Week
Big doings in Tucson this week.
Noshing Around
Nothing But Fast Casual A locally-owned Scottsdale franchise, Nothing But Noodles, opened April 4 at 3225 N. Swan Road. Nothing But Noodles serves fast casual-style pasta bowls in 15 different varieties, plus eight salads and a selection of beer and wine. Call 322-4405 for more information. Boys and Girls Club Benefit Dinner Pastiche Modern Eatery…
Crossing the Line
Nogales school officials are trying to crack down on Mexican kids illegally crossing the border to go to school
Cinematic Orgy
Shorts, documentaries and a chance to talk to filmmakers–yes, it’s Arizona International Film Festival Time
