Wings Over the Border
While the feds continue to “study” the idea, a private group launches unmanned spy planes to patrol the Mexican border.
Old-Fashioned Western
Jane Candia Coleman excels in the lost genre of the Wild West.
Media Watch
FIRST EDITION: The Tucson dailies used to employ TV and radio columnists, but that’s just one more beat they let fall by the wayside in the 1990s. So once again, the Tucson Weekly leaps into the breach–this time with a column called Media Watch. TW editor Jimmy Boegle asked me to launch this column either…
Stereotypical Asian Food
Kampai offers a decent dining experience, although it does little to set itself apart.
The Man in the Middle of the Billboard Battle
Mark Mayer leads the good fight against Tucson’s questionably illegal billboards. Too bad his financial ties with the city have hurt his credibility.
Noshing Around
Coming Soon Billy Bryant’s BBQ to Thornydale and Ina roads. Locally owned, the restaurant will be joint-like instead of brass-and-glass, serving hickory- and pecan-smoked barbecue from an all-wood-fired oven. Tapas and Tempranillos Pastiche Modern Eatery starts 2004 with a wine dinner featuring tapas and tempranillos. What’s tempranillos? It’s user-friendly Spanish red wine matched with an…
The Music Man
Tucson Q&A with Dan Coleman.
Police Dispatch
The Not-So-Drunk Drunken Driver University Area, Dec. 21, 12:01 a.m. Officers arrested a man for driving under the influence of alcohol, despite the fact that he had a blood-alcohol content that was less than one-third the legal limit, a University of Arizona Police Department report stated. Officer A. Kisela allegedly saw Carl Michael Philabaum, 53,…
Pick
“Living With Ambiguity”
City Week
Wintry ceramics; organic gardening; fire!; and more!
God Times Two
Elvis and JFK, who’s black, fight the dark forces of evil as only two legends could.
The One That Got Away
Tim Burton tried to make ‘Big Fish’ profound. It didn’t work.
Goodbye, Uncle Al
Homage to a man honored for his military and sports contributions.
Chestburster Treat
“Alien Quadrilogy” is one of the best-ever DVD releases.
Oily Situation
The black gold running through local pipelines gains honors as Substance of the Year.
Teen Zone
With slim pickings for the under 21 crowd, Skrappy’s fills the void.
By Way of Introduction
A note from the editor.
Texas Tornadoes
No rest for Austin’s Weary Boys.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Soundbites
LIVE GIRLS ON STAGE: Updating the tradition of the sexy, naked pin-up girl for the 21st-century, pierced ‘n’ tattooed rocker set, suicidegirls.com (don’t freak out, Good Charlotte fans: The “suicide” in the name refers to killing the self-conscious part of oneself to reach the state of uninhibitedness) has become a relatively tasteful online porn-ish staple…
Arena Agenda
The City Council looks at prospects for a new downtown coliseum.
Lovers Again
Live Theatre Workshop presents a likeable production of ‘Same Time, Next Year.’
The Skinny
Will she or won’t she?; floaters; and more!
Lost Musician
Nogales native Charles Mingus is an often-forgotten part of the city’s rich history.
Pain Protection
A Tucson legislator will introduce a bill that could give the terminally ill control over their own pain medication.
Theater on Wheels
The not-so-little play that could, “Starlight Express,” rolls into Tucson.
