De Anza Film Times Revision
The De Anza just informed us about a schedule change for Friday, Feb. 13 through Thursday, Feb. 19. The times for Outlander and Push have been revised. The new times are: Outlander: Fri/Sat 7 p.m. and 11:07 p.m.; Sun-Thurs 7 p.m. WITH Push: Fri-Thurs 9:10 p.m.
A New Issue!
The Feb. 12 issue of the Weekly is now online and ready to read. Feel free to comment on its contents here.
MIA Rocks The Grammys!
Thank the gods for digital-recording devices that allow you to put the wee ones to bed and catch up on shows like the Grammys last Sunday. What’s even better is being able to forward through meaningless dribble, like the lavish display of affection given to Coldplay while Kings of Leon were snubbed (should have let…
Ken Starr: The Attack Man Defending Prop 8
“Fidelity”: Don’t Divorce… from Courage Campaign on Vimeo. Remember Kenneth Starr, the former U.S. Solicitor General who led the legal inquisition of President Bill Clinton, allowing Americans to learn more about cigars and stuff? Fun times. Well, Starr is back leading a new kind of inquisition–this time against gay marriage, specifically marriages in California before…
Casbah Could Close
The Casbah Teahouse may be pulling up stakes after 13 years at 628 N. Fourth Ave. Citing the economy, rising food prices and slowing business due to construction on the Fourth Avenue underpass, the eatery’s owner said she is currently looking for ways to keep the doors open, but will close at the end…
Rio Nuevo Review-O
Attention, downtown boosters: You might want to schedule a trip to the state Capitol on Wednesday. The Senate Finance Committee is set to review Tucson’s Rio Nuevo spending, which is the first step toward eliminating it altogether. The Finance Committee won’t be voting on a bill; instead, they’ll be examining Tucson’s progress with downtown revitalization…
Phelps Slips By Economic Woes: Bring Brownies (edited)
Where is Pima County’s stimulus package? Word on the street is that some folks in Pima County Development Services are getting the ax next Friday the 13th. Great day to always associate with losing your job. While California state employees are being asked to take furloughs, and the UA is contemplating the cost-saving measure, one…
The Skinny
THE STATE OF THE CITY IS REALLY, REALLY SCREWED The city’s civic leaders aren’t going to let a little economic meltdown stop them from enjoying a plate of rubber chicken and an opportunity to network. Mayor Bob Walkup drew the usual full house for his annual State of the City address in a big ballroom…
Top Ten in Music
Toxic Ranch Records top sales for the week
Media Watch
‘Malicious Act’ Gives Comcast Viewers a Revealing Experience
Rhythm & Views
Forfeit/Fortune, Eric Bachmann’s latest release under his Crooked Fingers moniker, is a musical scrapbook album of sorts, documenting Bachmann’s recent travels and new friends he’s made over recent tours. Forfeit serves as Bachmann’s most remarkable (if not inspired) release since his days as the Archers of Loaf frontman. Not to say the man who brought…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Joe Abraham
Rhythm & Views
Approximately a minute into album opener/single “Ulysses,” the herky-jerky guitars and dance-floor drum syncopation that make up Franz Ferdinand’s signature style finally appear, but only after uncharacteristic low-end vamping and swirling synthesizers. This mild experimentation, it turns out, is indicative of Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, the band’s enjoyable third album. Nearly four years since the band’s…
Police Dispatch
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Ire West Limberlost Drive, Jan. 9, 9:19 p.m. A girl retaliated against her nicotine-abusing mother after the mother repeatedly chose smoking over dealing with domestic unpleasantness, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report. The mother and her husband–the girl’s stepfather–said they had been “hanging out” at a bar near their…
Iron Grandma
Roberta Streicher and Holli Henderson are brilliant in LTW’s production of ‘Lost in Yonkers’
Pick of the Week
Veteran Laughs
Medium of Expression
Pianist Cecile Licad returns to Tucson to play with the TSO
Danehy
There was much knowledge to be gained over Super Bowl weekend, and Tom’s full of it
Hidden Memories
Animated documentary ‘Waltz With Bashir’ works well on every level
Feel Free to Peruse
Downtown art galleries battle the recession with a free ‘Safari’
O’Sullivan
Proposed cuts would destroy the University of Arizona as we know it
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
My All-Knowing Self
Despite some bright spots, this spiritual primer is dominated by preachy blabber
Guest Commentary
A jury-duty summons leads to an unexpected experience
Horror Mediocre
This remake of a fantastic South Korean fright flick does not live up to the original
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
¡Ask a Mexican!
Drug cartels wouldn’t have their billions if Americans didn’t love their dope.
Now Showing at Home
“Mary Poppins: 45th Anniversary Edition,” “My Name Is Bruce,” and “Zodiac: The Director’s Cut”
True Honor
Fuku Sushi offers a youthful vibe, decent fish and some true Asian fusion
The Universe Smiles Upon Us
A note from the editor.
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Noshing Around
Eat Your Heart Out Here are some stimulating packages to spoil your sweetie with on Valentine’s Day. Reservations are strongly recommended. Armitage Wine Lounge and Café (2905 N. Skyline Drive, No. 168) will offer a three-course dinner for $50 per person, or $80 with wine; 682-9740. Cactus Rose Steakhouse (445 S. Alvernon Way) will have…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Let Loose and Feel Something
Rock/electronic hybrid Ghostland Observatory highlights the Gem and Jam
Multiple Roles
A city of Tucson housing program is at the center of concerns about potential conflicts of interest
Blessing of the Beat
Members of Batucaxé seek to emulate Brazilian samba counterparts by both empowering and delighting listeners
Budget and Bluff
Does the Border Patrol deserve more respect from the new administration?
Soundbites
OR HOW ABOUT MUSIC FOR MAMMARIES? There’s no shortage of potential cute names for benefit shows for breast-cancer awareness: Plush recently hosted Boobs Are Cool; this week brings us Bands for Breasts. Might I suggest Tunes for Ta-Tas for the next such event? There is, of course, nothing cute or funny about breast cancer itself.…
The Good Guy
Death threats be damned, undercover cop Jay Dobyns isn’t running anymore
Nine Questions
Lisette Sacks
Figures on the Streets
Volunteers head out at dawn to count Tucson’s homeless
Live
Egyptian Lover, 21 Pump Street, Club Congress, Friday, Jan. 30
The Bucks Stop Here
State lawmakers balance this year’s budget with deep spending cuts
Rhythm & Views
Once upon a time, rock ‘n’ roll was about sex, drugs and partying. Classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and KISS epitomized this image, while hair-metal bands like Poison and Motley Crue took it to a whole new level. Thanks to the Eagles of Death Metal and their third album, Heart On, sex, drugs and…
