War is Hell
“Cold Mountain” shows the ugly side of the Civil War era.
Prayers of Peace
In these troubled times, our thoughts should be with those serving in the military.
Spin Cycle
Our respected critics reveal their favorite albums of the year.
A New-Fangled Holiday
Forget “A Christmas Carol” and presents; pour some wine and chow down with friends and family.
Soundbites
POR VIDA: While many credit Uncle Tupelo for the neo-traditionalist country movement (aka alt-country, aka no depression, aka whatever term you prefer), the fact is that it can be traced at least back to the ’80s, when bands like The Del Fuegos, The Blasters, Jason and the Scorchers, Rank and File and the True Believers…
Playing Nice
A note from the editor.
Celestial Hues
Mike Stack’s soon-to-close exhibit uses lines and color to evoke thoughts of nature.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Learning Through Music
The Arizona Jazz Academy offers kids the opportunity to play jazz, gain confidence and see the country.
The Skinny
Praying MANTIS; land rush; and more!
Go West, Young Man
“Careless Love” tells the story of a 19th-century Bostonian who travels to New Mexico in search of himself.
Local Heroes
Eight people who work every day to make Tucson a better place.
Fast Casual Redux
Sauce serves unique specialty pizzas, salads and wine in a hip atmosphere.
Fuelish Notion
Roadblocks to a gas tax.
Noshing Around
Update Café Poca Cosa’s benefit to raise money for San Miguel’s devastated hurricane victims raised a whopping $40,000. Bravo to Susana Davila and her savvy restaurant crew. Rip-Roaring New Year’s Eve At Hifalutin, you can order either a 10-ounce prime rib or a grilled pesto salmon dinner for $17.95. The price includes a dinner salad…
Here’s the Beef
After more than a half century, Gus and Andy Lettas are still serving up steaks and shots.
True Christmas Spirit
Mission to the Children provides necessities and holiday cheer to poor youth in Mexico.
Ho Ho Ho!
Tucson Q&A with Santa Claus.
A Christmas Crossing
The town of Altar, Sonora, has become a hub for migrants attempting to come to America.
Police Dispatch
The Sexually Satisfying Thieves North Flowing Wells Road and West Wetmore Road, Dec. 5, 4 a.m. According to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report, two women were performing sex acts on a man while somebody snuck into the man’s trailer and stole his car, along with $165. The victim told Deputy Mark O’ Dell that…
City Week
Walk on the wild side; marking the calendar; how’d they do that?; Auld Lang Syne.
Pick
Kolomon Sokol: The Human Spirit
Worth Its Weight
Despite some downsides, “21 Grams” excels in cinematography and acting.
