Under the Radar
Tucson’s Nick Luca Trio makes waves.
Been There, Done That
This year’s California gubernatorial debacle is tame compared to the 1934 election.
Agony and No Ecstasy
Viewing “My Boss’s Daughter” is a painful movie-going experience.
Heaven Awaits
As a dog’s life comes to an end, the pain of physical loss looms for its owners.
Soundbites
IN MEMORY: We’re saddened to report that two members of the local music community have passed away. On the morning of Sunday, July 27, Fred Janis and Derrick LeVeque, members of the seminal Tucson punk band Zero Tolerance Task Force, were killed in a one-vehicle rollover accident that occurred about 50 miles north of Santa…
Wolf Redux
A note from the editor.
Rhythm & Views
The golden years of Slash Records infiltrated the record collections of the willing starting in 1978, with a Germs EP as the label’s inaugural release. In those days, Slash was an indie label documenting a nascent yet burgeoning underground in Los Angeles, its base of operations. (It would later strike a distribution deal with Warner…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Hip-hop Haute
Club dancing meets high art through the Nebellen company.
Wolf Letters
A special section of letters to the editor regarding our Aug. 14 cover story, “Howling Mad.”
Funny Mummy
“The Mummy’s Curse” is a play that’s impressive in its silliness.
No Child Left Behind?
Some educators think new federal testing standards are undermining public schools in Arizona.
Shoot the Message
Maricopa’s Margo Tamez pushes an environmental agenda in her poetry debut.
Owl Be Damned
Environmentalists jeer while builders cheer over the pygmy owl court decision.
Inexpensive, Incredible Indian
Gandhi’s lunch buffet is popular for reasons of both price and taste.
It’s a Gas
A City Council member says the city was in the dark about Kinder Morgan’s pipeline.
Noshing Around
Newly Remodeled Maloney’s Tavern is putting on a new face to attract an older, more professional happy-hour crowd while retaining its appeal to college students. Changes include VIP parties, pool tables, large black-and-white photos of yesteryear’s heroes and two-for-one drink specials on Wednesday. The grand opening is on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m; 21 and…
Who’s Playing Nurse?
Public schools without registered nurses could be a lawsuit waiting to happen.
The Skinny
Arrested behavior; trimmed Bush; merry merchants; poker night at PCC; and more!
Good Lovin’
Tucson Q&A with Merryl Sloane.
Police Dispatch
If It Doesn’t Fit, You Must Acquit! University Area, Aug. 14, 1:50 p.m. A University of Arizona retiree allegedly threatened to sue over his dismissal–with the help of one of O.J. Simpson’s famed attorneys, according to a record from the University of Arizona Police Department. A current employee told a UAPD officer over the phone…
City Week
Pump it up; kids these days; gypsy redux; prosaic (and fascinating) prose; 45 seconds to 40 minutes.
Tarnished Medallion
Jackie Chan’s latest is a contender for the top of his worst films list.
Pick
Charlie Scruggs and the Friday night International Arts Society film series.
