

Flipping The Bird
An Arizona Cardinals fan comes to his senses.
‘Seeing’
A note from the editor.
Cheap Thrills
Fun things to do that won’t cost a fortune.
And So This Is Christmas Music
No excuses for a silent night with these carol collections.
Soundbites
ANALYZE THIS: Several months back I ran into Drew Burk, co-honcho of the local literary journal Spork, at Casa Video. It was around the time of the live premiere of the first two Spork radio plays, and we stood talking for quite some time, about a lot of stuff: the newly burgeoning local music scene,…
Lost Treasure
Arizona’s mines, missionaries and myths spark modern search for silver and gold.
Beating the Odds
Fine performances save ‘The Fantasticks’ despite nonsensical material.
In the Garden
How to grow your affection for sushi.
Leaps and Bounds
UA dancers offer something far beyond the usual holiday fare.
Seeing on Mount Graham
The University of Arizona’s telescopes help astronomers ‘see’ the universe. But the views of Mount Graham are as varied as the players in an ongoing battle for power.
All That Glitters
Fritz Dreisbach helps set the gold standard of glass art.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
City Week
Kitchen musicians… Performing the Border… Saturday on Fourth… Oompah… And more!
The Skinny
Changes in state GOP… FEC orders Grijalva to get with the program… And more!
A Walk on the Quiet Side
“Solaris” uses emotion and silence instead of explosions to make its point.
Wild Horses
Castaway Treasures can’t keep from helping animals in need.
Land Barons
County open space purchases top $24 million since ’97 vote, mostly in Tucson Mountains, Canoa Ranch.
Shaping Up
The physical education program at Tucson High Magnet School undergoes a healthy change.
Shower of Gold
Poetry–and weather–that incite and soothe our passions.






