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POSTER CHILDREN. When filmmakers Jon Shenk and Megan Mylan went to Houston to welcome the subjects of their documentary–two teen boys who had recently arrived in this country from a refugee camp in Kenya–they didn’t expect the pivotal turn of events America would face that week. It was a sunny one in early September 2001.…
Difference of Opinion
There’s no such thing as a monolithic Hispanic vote.
Word Up
Tucson Q&A with Josh Kassel .
What Are They Good For?
SUVs monopolize the road, aren’t safe and wreak havoc on the environment.
A Winning Date
Yes, it’s unbelievable. But “Tad Hamilton” is also sweet and full of talented young performers.
Primary Whining
A note from the editor.
Dynamic Slasher Duo
“Freddy vs. Jason” loses appeal without screaming theater-goers, but it’s still a fun ride.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Swing Fling
The Royal Crown Revue kicks off Dillinger Days at the Hotel Congress.
The Presidental primary puzzle page!
Fun ‘n’ games with the democratic party!!!
Flower Children
The Black-Eyed Susan blooms in Tucson this week.
The Brush Off
A mobile home park owner complains about the city’s “brush and bulky” trash pick-up fee.
Soundbites
SPORTING WOOD: Where annual musical events are concerned, Tucson suffers no shortage of traditions; from the Club Crawls and their companion award ceremony, the TAMMIES, to the Great Cover-Up, there are certain musically reliable events you can set your watch by each year. One such event is The Wooden Ball. Though the first Ball was…
Left Hook
Presidential longshot Dennis Kucinich visits Tucson, vows “to win at the convention.”
Mid-Winter Potpourri
NEW ARTiculations and O-T-O Dance offer physics in motion and plenty of surprises.
We Will Survive
After an attack on a local gay man, citizens call for action to prevent hate crimes.
Wedded Bliss
“Father of the Bride” is an enjoyable production despite the dated script.
Leave the Driving to Us
Confusion regarding the home of the Greyhound station could delay the new Fourth Avenue underpass.
Live From the Eastside
Live Theatre Workshop’s Etcetera series offers alternative late-night entertainment.
Media Watch
BRUCE IS NOOSED: Community radio station KXCI this month lassoed Larry Bruce as its new general manager, after a six-month search. Bruce is taking over during the most contentious period in the station’s 20-year history. His predecessor, Tony Ford, made enemies a couple of years ago when he axed several popular shows and volunteer DJs,…
Desert Desserts
Something Sweet offers delicious treats, free Internet and an all-ages late-night haven.
Police Dispatch
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like Getting Ditched in the Desert East Drexel Road and Interstate 10, Jan. 4, 9:45 p.m. According to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report, deputies arrested a Tucson man after he allegedly admitted abandoning his shoeless girlfriend in the desert. Deputies stopped Joey D. Willcutt near South Alvernon Way and…
Alien Effects
A look at the influence extraterrestrials may have had on the building of Earth’s civilizations.
The Skinny
Show us the money; travelin’ show; and more!
Noshing Around
Livorno Just opened at 5931 N. Oracle Road. Locally owned by Marc Panas, it serves light (and low-carb friendly) Northern Italian and Provencal cuisine, where everything is made from scratch. 887-5171. Dillinger Ate Here Cup Cafe in the historic Hotel Congress announces a killer dinner during Dillinger Days on Jan. 23-24. Try the mussels “Makely,”…
City Week
Purgatorio; desert shamrock; warehouse dance; and more!
True Crime at the UA
It’s hard to believe who’s stealing what on campus.
Royal Flush
Despite the overabundance of bathroom humor, “Along Came Polly” is funnier than most comedies these days.
