The Reason That Wednesday Afternoons Never Suck
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Have a Cup for the Cure: Waverly’s Coffee Gives Back
This was received too late to put in Noshing Around: On July 18 and 19, Waverly’s Coffee and Espresso to Go! will donate 25% of their sales to benefit breast cancer research through the Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Waverly’s hopes to raise funds and keep this cause in the…
The Boondocks Affair, Part 2: Zbig Reveal
We reported last week that attorney Bill Risner had unveiled an affidavit from Zbigniew Osmolski, a former county employee who said under oath that Bryan Crane, a programmer in the county’s elections division, confessed to him that he has flipped the 2006 Regional Transportation Authority election at the order of his bosses. Osmolski said in…
New at ScrambleWatch: “Klaatu Obama Nikto!”
TW’s new political blog, ScrambleWatch, continues to bring you the latest in local politics, including an update on early ballots in Pima County, Q&As with the candidates and this out-of-this-world entry in Stephen Colbert’s Make McCain Exciting Green Screen Challenge. Coming soon to ScrambleWatch: A Not Quite LiveBlog of the fiery Bronson/Branch-Gilby debate at the…
No Kromko Tonight!
Sorry, folks: The Legislative District 27 Clean Elections debate between Democrats Phil Lopes, Olivia Cajero-Bedford and John Kromko originally scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Tuesday, July 22. The Skinny apologizes for leading you astray. But there is a debate between Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson and her Democratic opponent, Donna Branch-Gilby at…
Some Late-Breaking Events
Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our July 10 print issue. We recommend calling event organizers for last-minute changes in time, price, or other details. Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to whenever The Mint 3540 E. Grant Road 881-9169 Free Classic Car Show. Enjoy classic cars, free…
Danehy
The only things keeping Tom from a City Council seat: residency, reality and the ability to talk funny
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Not That Similar
Local electronic faves … music video? prepare for their first tour
O’Sullivan
It’s a challenge to really get to know the truth about people on the Internet
Violent Beauty
Though it’s showing in art-house theaters, ‘Mongol’ is the best action film of the year
The Big ‘O’
Tilly and the Wall’s latest album taps through boundaries
Guest Commentary
Not all the effects of sky-high gas prices are negative
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Soundbites
CLUB CONGRESS, FAMILY STYLE Calling all Dumbledorks! (Yes, I stole that joke from Ace of Cakes, but only because that’s about the extent of my Harry Potter knowledge. That, and the fact that the li’l guy who plays the boy wizard–he’s a boy wizard, right?–in the movies was rather pleased with the cake that the…
Don’t be Deceived
A note from the editor.
Now Showing at Home
“Persepolis,” “Sex and Death 101,” “The Brandon Teena Story: Collector’s Edition,” and “Futurama: The Beast With a Billion Backs”
Live
Goddess Gumbo: Generations of Women Helping Women, Boondocks Lounge, Sunday, July 6
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with John Drew
Top Ten in Music
Zia Records top sales for the week
¡Ask a Mexican!
What’s the fascination Mexicans have with Elvis?
Scary Movie Year
At 2008’s halfway point, it’s time to look back at the last six months in film
Nine Questions
David Sudak
Have We Got Some Propositions for You!
Tucson Weekly Scramblewatch ’08 presents your guide to the initiatives on the November ballot
Rhythm & Views
After three years between releases, Coldplay have returned with Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, in turn boosting EMI/Capitol Records’ shares while reigniting debates worldwide over fruit-related baby names. From 2000’s piano-based, virgin-mopefest debut, Parachutes, to 2005’s X&Y, Coldplay morphed into a bombastic, synth-heavy arena-rock group, like U2. For Viva, Coldplay enlisted…
Wells of Concern
Is the company behind the Rosemont mine just playing nice?
Rhythm & Views
Q: What do day-old pizza and the music of Disturbed, as found on their new album, Indestructible, have in common? A: They’re not quite as good as they used to be. The Chicago-based hard-rock band have returned with their fourth studio release, and although it will surely be a multi-platinum landmark for the band, Indestructible…
Rooms Not Yet Available
Competition and uncertainty surround the proposed downtown convention-center hotel
Rhythm & Views
If you were looking to tell the story of this band, the title of their seventh recording, Arizona Highway Band, might say it all. For 25 years, Major Lingo have relentlessly toured our state, logging countless miles on their way. These 10 tunes, recorded live from 2001-2007, hold nothing back and show why Lingo continues…
The Skinny
BREAK OUT THE GREEN EYESHADES As the crisis that had the Tucson City Council teetering on the brink of firing City Manager Mike Hein neared its anti-climax last week, Ward 3 Councilwoman Karin Uhlich tossed out the idea of spending about a quarter-million bucks a year on a city auditor–a staffer who would answer to…
All About Connections
Robert Encila’s Da Vinci Players produce compelling theater featuring young actors
Ideological Struggle
A not-quite-liveblog of the Pete Hershberger-Al Melvin debate
Eyewitness to Tragedies
A jeweler-turned-photographer shows what he’s documented along the border
Electoral Difficulties
Sharon Bronson and Donna Branch-Gilby battle for a Board of Supervisors seat
Top Ten in Books
Antigone Books best-sellers for the week
Media Watch
KUAZ Firing Brings Possible End to Mortimer’s 50-Year Career
Prince on Paper
Will this fantastic book of poetry by Dan Fante finally get him the recognition he deserves?
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Noshing Around
New: Marco’s Pizza Former Rural/Metro firefighter Tony Citro opened a Marco’s Pizza franchise last week at 6330 E. Golf Links Road. Citro has previous restaurant experience; hailing from Chicago, Citro says that Marco’s compares to New York-style pizza. Unlike some pizza places that use pre-made dough, Marco’s dough is made fresh every day; open daily…
Police Dispatch
Going Batty North Berni Avenue, June 2, 4:47 p.m. A man trying to sell marijuana at a trailer-park hangout was rejected by teenagers and then threatened with a baseball bat, said a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report. When sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, they apprehended two young men for questioning. According to the youths,…
True Hospitality
A welcoming atmosphere and creative food makes the Irish Pub worth checking out
Pick of the Week
Camera in Tow
And Now Back To RTA Coverage: The Boondocks Affair
After spending much of yesterday talking to lawyers, we think we have a better understanding of the fight to preserve the ballots from the 2006 Regional Transportation Authority election, which Pima County Treasurer Beth Ford has said she is ready to destroy. We’ll get to the part about how secrets may or may not have…
