A Lott to be Thankful For
What a great new year it would be if the “guys” finally got theirs.
Around the Bend
A look ahead at the biggest stories of 2003.
New Year, New Editor
A note from the editor.
Cheap Thrills
Fun things to do that won’t cost a fortune.
Timber!
City officials OK removal of mesquite tree at firehouse because it blocked view of billboard.
City Week
Art Walks… Mason Audubon Center… Science and theology… Arts and crafts… Dia de los Reyes Magos… Wobblies… And more!
Red Hot Yiddische Mama
Sophie Tucker returns to life at Invisible Theatre.
Curtain-Raiser
NAThalia Stage Ensemble debuts with “Six Windows, One House.”
Good Vibrations
Forget angelic harps; the way to God is through the didgeridoo.
Now Hear This
As the year draws to an end, the Tucson Weekly has turned to four critics whose opinions have shaped the history of rock ¹n¹ roll. Tucson Weekly music editor Stephen Seigel and regular contributors Gene Armstrong, Annie Holub and Linda Ray make their picks for the Top 10 albums of the year.
Yesterday’s News Today
An old book sheds light on our times.
The Top Albums of 2002: II
1. Blazing Arrow, Blackalicious (MCA). Seamless funk grooves, positive messages, inventive rhymes, incredibly smooth flow–all that plus terrific guest stars such as Gil Scott-Heron, Zack de la Rocha, Ben Harper, Dilated Peoples, Cut Chemist, Money Mark and Jaguar Wright. This underrated hip-hop duo, consisting of Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, drops the best album…
A Look Within
“About Schmidt” is a funny and sad movie about a man who finally takes a look at himself.
The Top Albums of 2002: III
1. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Wilco (Nonesuch). Even before this record came out, people were touting it as exceptional, and for good reason. The subtleties of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, the instrumentation, the simple pop songs turned atmospheric soundscapes, have catapulted Wilco from alt.country to influential rock band. 2. Control, Pedro the Lion (Jade Tree). David Bazan…
The Top Albums of 2002: IV
1. While You Weren’t Looking, Caitlin Cary (Yep Roc). Former Whiskeytown sidekick Ryan Adams should take notes on her songwriting craftsmanship; there’s not a song or an arrangement on here I don’t love, and her voice is like honey, rich and sweet. 2. Battle Cry for Help, Grand Champeen (Glurp). Some slime stole my portable…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
The Skinny
What clicks at the Star… ‘Radar’ Valadez… Pass the Peasley… And more!
The ‘New’ Economy?
Fast-growing ‘underground economy’ plays a larger role in tough times.
