Air Heads
A note from the editor.
City Week
Souls of Black folk… psychic full moons… getting your war on… a bathroom on the right… connecting the dots… And more!
Cheap Thrills
Fun things to do that won’t cost a fortune.
Soundbites
LUV BITES: Like the state of Virginia, Valentine’s Day is for lovers–or, alternately, those full of angst because they don’t have a lover. But, both lovers and the people who hate them come in all varieties: the dinner-and-a-movie sort, the stay-at-home-and-avoid-the-masses sort, and my favorite sort of all, the ones who relish the delightful power…
Cracking the Gourds
This Austin quintet shakes, rattles and rolls.
Something in the Air
Beryllium has hurt more than 30 former employees of Brush Wellman. Does this beryllium pose a threat to the greater community?
Rhythm & Views
Jim O’Rourke is a special kind of man–the kind that makes things happen! Fans of Smog, The Sea and Cake, Gastr Del Sol, Sonic Youth and, coincidentally, Wilco (you’ll get it in a second) know him for his lush and melodic composing and production techniques. He also put out one of the most overlooked albums…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Prints in the Sand
A beachfront photo fair focuses on the West and beyond.
The Skinny
Budget blues, tort terror, and more!
Double Pleasure
Ballet Tucson offers dance and dessert at its annual Valentine’s fest.
Building Costs
Second Thoughts on Students First.
Forging Ahead
The Plaza Palomino sculpture show goes way beyond wind chimes and garden gnomes.
The Bucks Go Here
In the face of budget cuts, Mayor Walkup’s administration still outspends his predecessors by a large margin.
Visitor’s Treat
La Fuente is great for out-of-towners, but locals might want to look elsewhere for more zesty Mexican fare.
Trip to Copper Canyon
A father-and-son train ride through Mexico reveals NAFTA is changing Mexico for the better.
A Voice Profound
‘The Time of Our Singing’ holds a perfect pitch.
The Orient Express… in Tucson?
A ritzy Copper Canyon tour uses Tucson as its starting point.
Undignified Knights
There’s no pow in Jackie Chan’s latest flick.
Produce Aplenty
The farmers’ market at the Community Food Bank now takes food stamps.
Numbers Racket
The city unnecessarily asks for Social Security numbers, opening itself up to potential liability.
Silence is Golden
Take time to hear the stillness within, and keep the internal dialog going.
In the Big Time
Jimmy Kimmel made his way from the Tucson airwaves to a new late-night talk show.
