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Political Punch
Sanders talks about why he was protesting at the Trump rally last year, what happened to him afterwards, and what a Trump presidency today means
Michelada Madness
The Tucson Michelada Challenge celebrates its fourth incarnation this Saturday, August 5. Head down to the Tucson Convention Center—260 S. Church Ave.—from 6 to 10 p.m., and experience bloody good times. The michelada, otherwise known as a Mexican Bloody Mary, is a cocktail that combines vodka and beer. $25 buys admission into the event, and…
Quick Bites: Woof Down Wednesdays
On Wednesday, July 26, take a trip to Pionic Pizza (2643 N. Campbell Ave.) and support local cats and dogs in need. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has partnered with seven restaurants to host six weeks of fundraising efforts. This week, treat yourself to a tasty, customizable pie, pasta or salad and help homeless…
Laughing Stock: The Dating Game, Repeatedly
Chuck Barris may never die. At least the TV game shows that made him millions—The Gong Show, The Treasure Hunt and The Dating Game—seem immortal. In memory, scratchy videos, sequels and knock offs, they continue to resonate with universal human drives—winning, foraging, mating. Are they popular because the beasts are less daunting in a comical…
Cinema Clips: Spider Man: Homecoming
The last two Spidey adventures were a bummer. Things get back on track in a fun way with Spider-Man: Homecoming, a complete overhaul of the Peter Parker character thanks to the effervescent casting of Tom Holland, a fine actor and an impressive athlete (he does most of his own acrobatic stunts). The film gets a…
The Weekly List: 13 Things To Do In Tucson In The Next 10 Days
Your Weekly guide to keeping busy in the Old Pueblo. Nature Seed Processing Workday. It’s time to turn your lackluster backyard into a botanical paradise. Come help out Native Seeds Search Conservation Center and learn about seed saving. Free chile seeds from their walls, sort out the best beans, shell corn and winnow squash. Children…
Cinema Clips: War for the Planet of the Apes
The enthralling, modern Planet of the Apes trilogy comes to a close with its best chapter yet. Caesar (motion capture Andy Serkis) is holding his own in the forest with his band of ape soldiers when a crazed Colonel (Woody Harrelson) finds him and delivers a painful blow. Caesar finds himself on a revenge quest,…
Quick Bites: Tequila Takeover
Take advantage of great deals this Monday, July 24—AKA National Tequila Day! Head on down to Reforma Modern Mexican (4310 N. Campbell Ave.) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m and get $6 margaritas, or choose from their $6 drinks summer drink menu. Enjoy Southern Arizona’s largest tequila and mescal collection. Also available on National Tequila…
Dr. Word Says: Trump Tries His Hand at Poetry
Squeezing a message into a 140 character tweet sometimes results in what might be referred to as poetic compression, but rarely does the product qualify as poetry. More commonly, the compressed phrase is awkward, even confused. However, sometimes one finds a gem. Take as an example the last sentence in a recent tweet by Donald…
The Ward 3 Tucson City Council Zona Politics Debate
With Tucson City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich calling it quits after three terms, Tucsonans will be electing a new representative in the north-central Ward 3 seat. The three Democrats vying in the August 29 primary race are business owner Tom Tronsdal, attorney Paul Durham and teacher Felicia Chew. The three candidates joined me for a forum…
Flake Loves Him Some Cruzcare
Trumpcare is dead, or in a coma, and Sen. Ted Cruz’s amendment to the bill was one of the nails in its coffin (or the rubber mallet to its head if you prefer the coma analogy). But our Senator Jeff Flake, who usually plays a moderate in the media, decided to embrace Cruzcare in his…
Tour Diaries! XIXA Day 5: Winston Watson Weighs In on Some Stinks!
Check in daily to keep track of XIXA’s on-the-road shenanigans—the dirt, grime, and glory, and all the hangovers and warts—from the Tucson band’s current Bloodline swing through Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and beyond. Today’s entry by drummer Winston Watson. Monday, July 15: Day 5 Tour smells. The sights, the sounds, the-smells of a…
Tour Diaries! XIXA Day 4: Rock ‘n’ Roll Tuning Tricksters
Check in daily to keep track of XIXA’s on-the-road shenanigans—the dirt, grime, and glory, and all the hangovers and warts—from the Tucson band’s current Bloodline swing through Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and beyond. Today’s entry by Jason Urman. Sunday, July 16: The first show of a Europe tour always has its intrigue, especially…
Sunny Needs a Home
Hi, I’m Sunny! I am a 7-year-young male Heeler mix looking for my fur-ever home! I originally came to HSSA in September of 2015, then came back in November of 2016, and again in July 2017. I would really like to be in a home where I can get all of your love and attention…
Tour Diaries! XIXA Day 3: Germany, White Dreads, and the Calm Before the Storm
Saturday, July 15: So I’m sitting here, backstage at the Transit Festival. The festival grounds are in Germany, about as far northeast as you could possibly go before touching Polish countryside. I’ve been to a lot of places … but I’ve never been here. It seems like a dystopian hippy commune. The people are nice…
Community Unites to Support India Oven
Several weeks ago, Harmesh and Raksha Bhatti, owners of the Tucson-favorite India Oven, were burglarized. Thousands of dollars worth of damage was inflicted on the Bhatti’s home, including the theft of family heirlooms, computers and a television, as well as, the destruction of the property and the remaining possessions within. Since word of the incident…
Tour Diaries! XIXA Day 2: What was that Motorhead song again? ‘WE ARE THE ROAD CREW!’
Check in daily to keep track of XIXA’s on-the-road shenanigans—the dirt, grime, and glory, and all the hangovers and warts—from the Tucson band’s current Bloodline swing through Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and beyond. Today’s entry by Gabe Sullivan. July 13. Day 2: It’s like we never left. Like the six members and two…
Song of the Day: Billy Sedlmayr on Rainer Ptacek’s ‘A Stone’s Throw Away’
Recently I found an old box of cassette tapes—things even I could not destroy. I came upon a green TDK with the words “Giant Sandworms 1st Gig” scrolled on it. A neighbor of mine still owned a tape deck—the old kind. I took it home and ran a pencil through the spools to loosen up…
Quick Bites: Radical Road Trip Treats
Grab your significant other, grab the kids, and hop aboard the Kingfisher’s 24th Annual Road Trip. Starting this Thursday, July 13 through Monday, July 24, the Kingfisher—2564 E. Grant Rd—will offer a fresh selection of food and drink options from their Great Plains Menu (the latest installment in their rotating road trip menu series). Experience…
Flake Takes a Turn To the Right
No politician wants to read words like these, on fivethirtyeight.com. Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona is unpopular — really unpopular. According to a poll about all 100 senators released Tuesday by Morning Consult, just 37 percent of registered voters in Arizona approve of their junior senator, compared with 45 percent who disapprove. That gives…
Tour Diaries! XIXA on Their Ongoing Bloodline Tour (Part IV). Day 1: ‘Put in a Sack and Thrown in the Back.’
The Tucson Weekly Range is continuing its Tour Diaries series. Check in daily to keep track of on-the-road shenanigans, dirt, grime, and glory, and all the hangovers and warts. All artists are asked to tell it like it is. This time it’s the monolithic Tucson badasses XIXA, swinging through Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic…
Stories Can Change Our World: How Kore Press Keeps Fighting the Good Fight, Despite the Odds
The mighty Kore Press is a Tucson-based nonprofit independent publishing house and literary justice organization. For 24 years, the press has worked to ensure that marginalized voices: women, people of color, queer and trans folks, have a forum. Founder Lisa Bowden is trying to raise $20,000 for book printing, publishing staff, anthology editorial/artist fees. The Indiegogo campaign…
Here Comes the Spider-Man
This isn’t your typical approach to a superhero origin story; it’s a let-her-rip, no nonsense declaration that the right web-slinging incarnation has arrived, and he’s ready to party.
Same as the Old Boss
Flotsam and Jetsam are, officially, an Arizona rock ‘n’ roll treasure. And that ain’t no slight.
Know Your Product
Orange County singer, songwriter and pianist Andrew McMahon is three-for-three. His bands Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin each blended popped-up punk hooks with, yes, adult contemporary (his name is Andrew, after all), resulting in a fetching din that sat comfortably (and miraculously) between Green Day and Billy Joel. McMahon, you’ll recall, made piano tinkles sound…
Mega Mania!!
Pima County Public Library engages kids and teens at their Comic-Con style event, MegaMania!!
Dutch Treat
What was once Wilko is now a subtly resplendent retreat called The Dutch, and rightfully so.
The Skinny
Stopping school voucher program, campaign for vacant City Council seat, and radio woes for John C. Scott
Nature vs. Nurture
Carolyn Sotelo has painted a boldly graphic oil of a beloved restored sign, which dates to the 1950s when innkeepers reeled in roadsters with inventive placards both painted and neon.
Editor’s Note
Bryan Sanders revisits his experience at Trump rally last year, plus some things for you to do this weekend. Also don’t forget to vote for Best of Tucson 2017!
Wilde’s World
Christopher Johnson’s new Oscar Wilde show is delightful, and even magical.
Double Drought
Nevada’s green dreams may be short-lived as the states dispensaries are running out of pot, and they don’t have a backup plan.
Rockin’ Her World
Ten years ago, Gina Murphy-Darling had an epiphany—a brilliant idea which spawned Mrs. Green’s World. It is now celebrating a decade of making a positive impact on where and how we live.
Police Dispatch
A love that cannot be stopped
Ask a Mexican
That’s not to deny Chicanos that the culture of fixing up boats and bombs, and driving them low and slow, is now dominated by them—if anything, we appropriated gabacho culture, for once!
Vintage Vinyl
The 1965 release, “I’ve Got a Girl”/”Tell Her” indicated a new direction for the band and set the stage for what they would become as The Dearly Beloved.
A Vigil Endures
A faction of the YWCA’s Latina Leadership Initiative, Las Promotoras decided to continue the vigil monthly after Derechos Humanos announced in May it could no longer make the weekly commitment and asked the community to step in.
