Media Watch
SHOP TALK: It’s been around for 25 years, but the Tucson Shopper is calling itself new. “We’ve turned it from an old-style shopper into a shopping magazine,” says publisher Jim Gressinger, who, with J.R. Matthews, bought the ailing publication last October. “As far as I know, it’s the only weekly shopping magazine in the country.”…
City Week
The many uses of art; empowering kids; and more!
Pick
The Arizona Animal Fair
Warm Comedy du Jour
Adam Sandler’s predictably likeable in his latest–a surprisingly touching, if occasionally creepy, film.
Killing Spree
Val Kilmer takes a talented turn at portraying porn king John Holmes.
Columnist Commentary
Don’t believe everything you read in the paper.
The Good Life
Grammy-winning John Mayer takes his success in stride.
So Long to ‘Sex’
The four ladies of Sunday evening are about to walk out of our lives for good.
Classic Form
The line-up of X is restored to its original glory.
Consolidation Sucks
A note from the editor.
Rhythm & Views
Christ, what a weird band. Former Faith No More frontman Mike Patton is loudly creating an unparalleled body of work within the avant-metal genre, using two different supergroups–Tomahawk (a more conventional, song-based outfit starring former members of Helmet and Jesus Lizard) and Fantomas (the most experimental metal band ever, featuring members of the Melvins and…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Soundbites
SUCK ON THIS: Tucson’s favorite prodigal sons return to their old stomping grounds this week. Once the pride of Santa Rita High–which they immortalized in song–the Supersuckers headed for the greener pastures of Seattle right before grungemania hit, capitalizing on a stint on then-label-of-the-day Sub Pop. Almost 15 years later, the band is still at…
Lawn and Order
In most of water-poor Tucson, green lawns are frowned upon. In Winterhaven, they’re required.
Spirited Connection
Dance troupe Evidence moves to the beats of jazz and spirituality.
Family Sportsmanship
The Batiste brothers broke through athletics barriers during the 1930s and ’40s.
Silver Celebration
Itzaboutime Productions celebrates 25 years with a free concert by Charlie King.
Seniors Take Aim
The over-50 crowd is now the biggest gun-toting demographic.
Meaty Production
Arizona Opera tackles the popular and challenging ‘Sweeney Todd.’
Cats on the Loose
Public help is sought in the endangered jaguar search.
Another ‘Dance’
Arizona Repertory Theater gives “Lughnasa” a stab.
Bill Spill
If lawmakers have their way, clones won’t be buying cold beer in this state anytime soon.
Restaurant Mechanics
The food at Intermezzo is amazing. But the restaurant’s operations are a rush-time disaster.
The Skinny
Getting Joe Kay OK; and more!
For Your Fishing Pleasure
A new guide highlights the best places to cast a line in the Grand Canyon State and beyond.
The Last Breath
Tucson Q&A with Ricardo Jasso.
Noshing Around
Bonsai Bonsai is scheduled to explode onto the Tucson Japanese scene Feb. 20, with a fusion-style concept serving teppanyaki and sushi. Teppanyaki is the Japanese art of tabletop cooking that turns food preparation into entertainment. A variety of meat, fish, poultry and vegetables are cooked on hot metal plates (the grill) while you watch. Owner…
