The Haves vs. The Have Nots
A look at the link between money and success in high school sports
Soundbites
MARAH WANNA? Frequently compared to Bruce Springsteen and his blue-collar rock stylings, Marah has a gritty authenticity that suggests they don’t wear their Carhartts just for show. Their sound is further informed by their Philadelphia roots–listening to their latest, 20,000 Streets Under the Sky, it’s somehow clear that this is a band from an industrial…
Far From Home
As National Guard members serve abroad in record numbers, cash-strapped government agencies suffer
Rhythm & Views
The Future Soundtrack for America, released by MoveOn.org and Music for America in conjunction with McSweeney’s and Barsuk records, brings together 22 artists in a very subtle, nonpartisan way; the entire focus of this compilation is positive, effective change. Most of the songs included are live, acoustic or rare tracks, and many are not directly…
GOP Options
Republicans choose between two candidates each in the races for Pima County Sheriff and Arizona Corporation Commission
Rhythm & Views
When not blasting some of the sickest beats in modern metal, Fear Factory drummer Raymond Herrera endlessly works on other passions. His company, Herrera Produc-tions, provides music and sound effects for film and video games. Mischief Invasion is the next chapter in the film series based upon popular street racing–a realistic The Fast and the…
Three-Way Split
Charge of the lightweight brigade in District 8
Rhythm & Views
A half-century before there was explicit, sexually corrupt rap music, there was the unheralded, foul-mouthed blues singer Lucille Bogan, whose shameless, in-your-face, pornographic lyrical expression would make most hardcore gangsta rappers hang their heads in shame. Bogan’s defiant, unruly delivery was reminiscent of her predecessor, Bessie Smith, though her style was more rural. On these…
Media Watch
KGUN’s New News Boss
Nine Questions
Vikas Pawa
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Live
“Weird Al” Yankovic, TCC Music Hall, Friday, Aug. 6
Police Dispatch
Underwater Lit 101 West Irvington Road and South Camino de Oeste, July 28, 6:30 a.m. A running garden hose, which had been inserted into a book depository chute, flooded a school library, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report stated. The flooding destroyed most of the carpeting in Valencia Middle School’s library, 4400 W. Irvington Road.…
Top Ten in Music
CD City’s top sales for the week ending Aug. 15, 2004 Lacuna Coil Comalies (Century Media) Van Halen The Best of Both Worlds (Rhino Records) 2Pac Live (Deathrow Records) Sammy Hagar Essential Red Collection (Hip-O Records) Doomsday Productions Survival of the Siccest (Cinsity Records) Muse Absolution (Warner Brothers) Big & Rich Horse of a Different…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Susanna Alvarez
Stage Scarcity
Many local theater companies act like nomads due to a lack of venues
Pick
Death and Life
Capitalism’s Consequences
WomanKraft showcases pictures showing how young Polish women see their world
Danehy
Handicap spaces: half taken by the handicapped, half taken by bitches
City Week
Big doings in Tucson this week.
Handmade Lit
The men behind the Tucson-based literary journal ‘spork’ seek to highlight the bittersweet
Tuttle
Of all the changes caused by technology, some of the worst changes have come regarding language
Jersey Chronicle
The star of ‘Scrubs’ shows promise in his directing debut, but he needs to stop being so damn sentimental
Tucson Thriller
Susan Cummins Miller packs a ton of trivia–and death–into her latest compelling mystery
Guest Commentary
Education in Tucson: It could be worse. Let’s make that happen!
Traumatizing Sex
‘The Mother’ is a good film–but you’ll probably only want to see it once
Top Ten in Books
Green Fire Bookshop’s best sellers for the week ending Aug. 15, 2004 Southern Arizona Nature Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Pima County and Beyond Roseann Beggy Hanson and Jonathan Hanson, UA Press ($11 used) A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert Steven J. Phillips, Patricia Wentworth Comus, Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, University of California Press ($13.50…
Back to Life
A note from the editor.
Now Showing at Home
“Da Ali G Show: Da Compleet First Seazon,” “Goodfellas: Two Disc Special Edition,” and “Duel: Collector’s Edition”
Fantastic Flavories
Kitchens are filled with utensils, oils and spices–but it can be too much
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week ending Aug. 15, 2004 Kill Bill Vol. 2 Miramax Hidalgo Buena Vista The Butterfly Effect New Line Cinema Hellboy Columbia 13 Going on 30 Columbia The Prince and Me Paramount Starsky and Hutch Warner Brothers Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen Buena Vista The Whole Ten Yards Warner…
Noshing Around
Colors Food and Spirits Just opened, Colors is GLBT-owned by Ricardo Lujan and John Lochart. The restaurant caters to all who seek outstanding local art along with a full menu and bar in a nonsmoking space. At 10 p.m., Colors transforms into a music video and light show paradise. Open daily from 11 a.m., Colors…
The Skinny
PARKED As the city planning staff prepares to take an long-delayed impact fee proposal to the Tucson City Council next month, elements of the plan are already falling to the wayside. So far, the transportation impact fee for residential housing reflects the number developed by a pricey consultant’s study: $2.15 per square foot of housing,…
They Might Be Gigantic
They Might Be Giants celebrate album No. 10 as they keep busier than ever
Oink If You Care
A retired Marana couple dedicates themselves to saving unwanted pigs
Summoning Ghosts
Jolie Holland’s stunning voice brings back Americana
