Saving the Soul of Canoa Ranch
The future of the historical site stands at a crossroads between competing visions.
Noshing Around
Gee’s Whiz Location isn’t everything. When the building just blends into the bland landscape, it might as well disappear. Formerly Jasmine Gardens, then short-lived as Gourmet of China, the building now housing Gee’s Garden–freshly painted pomegranate and lime colors–is hard to miss. Here’s hoping that the Chinese bistro with a happy hour, dim sum and…
All-Star Honor
Former coach Rudy Castro gets his field of dreams.
Police Dispatch
Blacking Out on Campus University area, Nov. 26, 3:24 p.m. According to a University of Arizona Police Department report, officers arrested a Tucson man after he allegedly rummaged through a student’s purse and head-butted somebody. The student told police that she saw Ronald Lee Gray, 38, rummaging through her purse while inside a private laboratory…
Head Pixie
Tucson Q&A with Sara Chesney.
City Week
A time almost lost; music on the Avenue; festivals of lights.
Pick
Museum of Contemporary Art’s Drawn
Samurai Stare
Tom Cruise’s latest flick is a dung heap–except for the excellent battle scenes.
Cinematic Blankie
“Something’s Gotta Give” could be the feel-good movie of the year. Seriously.
Culture Shock
DeVotchKa brings the Old World into the new.
Early Birds
Adventures in shopping on the day after Thanksgiving.
Yule Tunes
These three holiday albums are worth checking out.
Fear the Reaper
Will more soldiers meet a fated death in Samarra?
Soundbites
SHOW BIZ: One of my best friends came to town over Thanksgiving, someone whom I hadn’t seen or spoken to for several months. And he isn’t just any old friend; this is the guy who has introduced me to what became some of my all-time favorite bands–Mission of Burma and The Pixies spring to mind.…
Technology Terrors
A note from the editor.
ATC in Concert
“It Ain’t Nothin’ but the Blues” is soul-stirring, but it isn’t theater.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Aerial View
Emmet Gowin’s photos show the beauty of man’s scars on the earth.
Arrested Development
The Tucson Police Department has declared war on underage drinking. Here’s to a long, hard slog.
Irish Influences
ZUZI’s solstice show draws inspiration from its co-artistic director’s ancestral home.
Cops and Robbers
Missing seized drug money remains a mystery, long after authorities promised answers.
For the Love of the Desert
Bill Broyles tours the 120,000 square miles of the Sonoran Desert with insight and passion.
The Skinny
Wheel of fortune; that championship season; small talk; TUSD’s cool cash; and more!
It’s a Small World
Sushi World offers fresh fish and plenty of open seating.
