Your Photo Radar Update for Thursday, Sept. 6
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Thursday, Sept. 4: 7 to 9 a.m.: The elementary school crossing on 22nd Street at Treat Avenue 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: On Grant Road near Alvernon Way 2 to 4 p.m.: Safford Middle School on 6th Avenue near 13th St. 4:30…
The New Issue’s Online; Have a Gay Time!
In celebration, we bring you this. Thanks to our friends at Broadway in Tucson for the link heads-up!
Your Photo Radar Update for Wednesday, Sept. 5
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Wednesday, Sept. 5 7 to 9 a.m.: Elementary on Rita Road at Rankin Loop 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Camino Seco near Escalante Road 2 to 4 p.m.: Booth/Ficket Elementary on Kolb Road near Timrod Street 4:30-8 p.m.: On Kolb Road near 22nd Street
And How Was Your Morning?
We have an Urgent News Bulletin from Weekly World Central: THERE WAS A TARANTULA IN A CUBICLE IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT THIS MORNING. There is no word on whether Classifieds Manager Sean Ardry tried to sell the tarantula an ad or not. That’s all. Happy Tuesday!
Protest Regarding Tucson Greyhound Park
A two-year-old female greyhound named Pa’s Mismakamess (Missy) came up lame after the sixth race on Friday evening at Tucson Greyhound Park (TGP). She finished the race, but had sustained a commonplace injury to her hock. Kennel owner David Blair observed her being carried into the office of the track vet. Although Missy was not…
Your Photo Radar Update for Tuesday, Sept. 4
7 to 9 a.m.: Elementary School Crossing On 22nd Street at Treat Avenue 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: On Alvernon Way near Pima Street 2 to 4 p.m.: Krieger Elementary School on Glenn Street near Los Altos 4:30 to 10 p.m.: On Campbell Avenue near Grant Road
Stumblewatch ’07: Show Us the Money Edition
Just how boring is the upcoming city election? Candidates and committees turned in their latest campaign-finance reports (covering fundraising through Aug. 22) back on Thursday with nary a ripple in the media or the blogosphere. Once again, it appears that John Kromko is a tiny David battling the mighty Growth Lobby machine. Kromko has gathered…
Your Photo Radar Update for Saturday, Sept. 1
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Saturday, Sept. 1: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: On Second Street near Craycroft Road 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: On Tanque Verde Road near Grant and Kolb roads The radar van will be on vacation on Sunday and Monday and will return…
Your Photo Radar Update for Friday, Aug. 31
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Friday, Aug. 31: 7 to 9 a.m.: Mesquite Elementary, 9455 E. Rita Ranch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: On Golf Links Road near Kolb Road 1 to 4:30 p.m.: Vail Middle School, 5350 E. 16th Street at Craycroft 4:30 to 10 p.m.:…
Live
The Go, Thee Makeout Party, Chow Nasty, at Vaudeville Cabaret; The Swim at Che’s Lounge; Saturday, Aug. 25
Signs of the Times
As the county tries to determine who illegally cut some trees, various battles over billboards rage on
Rhythm & Views
A decade ago, nu-metal pioneers Korn were on the brink of becoming one of the biggest rock bands of the era. Now, on paper, it appears that Korn are on the brink of extinction. Before the group recorded their 2005 effort See You on the Other Side, guitarist Brian “Head” Welch left the band for…
Media Watch
Nett, ‘Explorer’ Part Ways
Rhythm & Views
With his latest album, local singer-songwriter David D’Alessio explores the tender and mostly hidden parts of being human, the ability to give love and to cause hurt, to be careless and to enrich. The settings he creates for these 11 impeccable songs are steeped in traditional folk-pop song-craft, treading delicately in the arena of chamber-pop…
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Top Ten in Music
Zia Records top sales for the week
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Michael Toubassi
Rhythm & Views
Paul Jenkins, the mastermind behind the electronica project … music video?, has garnered notoriety due to the mash-ups and covers he performs live. But one listen to Now That My TV… will leave you thinking there’s a bit of bait-and-switch going on here. Sure, Jenkins is great at the technical stuff. Who else would bother…
Police Dispatch
Blowing Your Anonymity Valencia and Mission Roads, Aug. 9, 10:54 a.m. A woman who skipped out on a restaurant bill apparently left behind her wallet, which contained all sorts of identifying information, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report said. An employee at Casita de Molina, 3220 W. Valencia Road, told authorities that two women came…
Family Nuance
A new play by Toni Press-Coffman has the potential to be spectacular
Pick of the Week
Gospel of the Mexican
Off the Beaten Path
Two newish galleries seem to be finding success in a midtown neighborhood not known for the arts
Danehy
It’s time for governments to stop subsidizing private businesses
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Teaching Empowerment
Michael Tisserand’s post-Katrina series has led to an inspiring and emotionally wrenching new book
Tuttle
Why is anybody at all surprised about the collapse of companies that treated debts as assets?
A Movie Miracle
This simple, low-budget, musical love story is positively captivating
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
Guest Commentary
This British import finds Tucson’s traffic to be frightening
Indie Watch
What’s happening in the world of independent film in Tucson.
Stories That Outlive
Kathleen Alcalá’s memoir proves that history goes beyond textbooks
The Fall Approacheth
A note from the editor.
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Noshing Around
New: Firkin and Friar Firkin and Friar recently opened at 6958 E. Tanque Verde Road (in the spot that was formerly Fuego). The Canadian franchise plans to open three more Firkins in the Tucson area. Fare includes traditional and not-so-traditional pub food plus daily specials and a wide assortment of bottled and draught beer on…
¡Ask a Mexican!
How dare people compare Elvira Arellano to Rosa Parks!
Manhattan Mayhem
A strong cast elevates ‘The Nanny Diaries’ above the usual end-of-summer dreck
Mex With a View
Sam Fox again enhances his successful restaurant empire, this time with Blanco
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Now Showing at Home
“The Dark Backward: Special Edition,” “Year of the Dog,” and “Starter for 10”
J.P.S. Brown’s Last Stand
The renowned 77-year-old Western writer is back with a memoir and a violent border novel
Musicians’ Aid
The Sunday-night portion of the 2007 HoCo Festival has a healthier bent
Coal Scrap
A power-plant debate heats up in Cochise County
No. 1 With a Bullet
The Supersuckers return to participate in the HoCo Festival
Plans on Paper
Can homelessness in Pima County be eliminated? Some local activists think so
Soundbites
HIATUS FOR SKRAPPY’S, SOLAR CULTURE It’s a rough time for music fans of all ages, as things are in flux with two beloved local, all-ages music venues. Last week, Skrappy’s held what was billed as its “last show,” according to its MySpace page. The venue, which is being forced out of its location at 201…
The Skinny
WE’RE SUPER-DUPER! THANKS FOR ASKING! Arizona joined super-duper Tuesday last week when Gov. Janet Napolitano said our presidential primary would be held on Feb. 5. We’ll go to the polls at the same time as voters in California, New York and, oh, about half the other states. This may well mean that presidential candidates will…
Nine Questions
Toby Slade
