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Draining Arizona Health Care
When Republican state lawmakers balanced the budget earlier this year, one of the biggest cuts came in the area of health care. While they didn’t specifically roll back the coverage that voters had expanded through a successful initiative in 2000, they did tell Gov. Jan Brewer they wanted to cut health-care spending by $510 million…
Artistic Range: Carnival Mask
“Carnival Mask” from Tuzampa, Veracruz, Mexico, is on display in Faces of Transformation: Mexican Masks from the Lazar Collection, through Sept. 18, at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Artistic Range: Rose Moon
“Mixed Presence” by Rose Moon, is on display in Arizona Biennial ’11, through Oct. 2, at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Artistic Range: Faces of Transformation
“Woodpecker Mask” from Hidalgo, Mexico, is on display in Faces of Transformation: Mexican Masks from the Lazar Collection, through Sept. 18, at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Artistic Range: Vision of Paris
“Vision of Paris” by Marc Chagall, is on display in The Legacy of Surrealism: Selections from the Permanent Collection, through Sept. 18, at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Can Your Kids Do This?
If so, you should think about heading over to “These Kids Got Talent” talent show this Saturday, July 23rd from 3 p.m.-6p.m. at Tucson Mall. The event is sponsored by KU Studios, Home of Kids Unlimited. Categories include, but are not limited to vocal, rap, instrumental, dance, theater/drama, sport, and variety acts. Prizes will be…
Artistic Range: The Legacy of Surrealism
“Rhia Rhamas Roos, The Unparalleled Necromancer” by Mark McDowell, is on display in The Legacy of Surrealism: Selections from the Permanent Collection, through Sept. 18, at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Artistic Range: A Work in Progress
“A Work in Progress” by Benjamin William Phillips, is on display in Arizona Biennial ’11, through Oct. 2, at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Tucson Padres Social Media Night: Cheap Beer, Food And Tickets
Samantha Sais Tonight is Social Media Night at Kino Stadium… all you’ve got to do is say the magic word. Details from General Manager Mike Feder: Go to the Box Office and say “Padres” and you will get in for $2 for any ticket price level, $2 for the regular beer when the gates open…
Critters of the Week [Cat Edition]: Hydee and Tux
Hydee, a 3-year-old female domestic shorthair, and Tux, a 3-year-old male domestic medium hair, could star in a Doublemint Gum commercial. Tux and Hydee are two peas in a pod! As the ultimate BFFs, these bonded buddies practically finish each other’s sentences. In fact, there’s nothing Hydee and Tux can’t handle together — including homelessness.…
Last Chance To Attend A Classy Summer Author Reading
Attention wannabe intellectuals: if you don’t spend tonight absorbing the words of local poets and authors, you won’t have another shot at sophistication until after the summer is over. Casa Libre’s last summer Edge reading will feature three emerging Tucson writers — more about them here. Tony Luebbermann, Lisa O’Neill, & Ann Seiferle-ValenciaWednesday July 20,…
More Restaurants Should Be Like This Indian Pizza Hut
Sure, it would seem a little unfair to ask more from the low-paid employees of area fast food establishments, but my burrito at Los Betos this morning would have definitely tasted better if a synchronized dance routine proceeded my receiving it. Related (sort of): [Reddit]
Is It Retroactively Possible to Double Ruin a Movie?
Everyone loves a cash-grabbing sequel to a popular (or even semi-popular) film, right? Unfortunately, the idiots behind Marley & Me stuck with the real life story of the dog who taught its owner to live by including (spoiler alert!) the dog’s death. But, wait, why not just go back? When Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston…
Let’s Watch Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Rap Again
The first volume of Fallon and Timberlake’s novelty rap medley was quite popular, and it’s always good to hear The Roots tackling just about anything, so I suppose it’s no particular surprise to hear the two hamming their way through “Push It”.
Unemployed Man Seeks Job as Human Prey, Single Mom Sues over Failed Facebook Romance and More: Rynski Radio at Party934
Update with playlist and download at bottom of post Photo Ryn Gargulinski Why hunt bears when you can hunt a guy from Utah? Anyone still looking for work in this crummy economy can perhaps take a cue from Utah’s Mark Encino. This unemployed fellow proposes to take on the job of becoming human prey for…
Tough Break on Not Getting Into Heaven, Pres. Obama
Public polling is often inherently ridiculous, so this particularly strange new way of asking if people believe President Obama is a secret Muslim can’t be given that much credit, but it is a little disarming how many of the likely Republican primary voters nationwide seem to be confident that they have a sense of where…
Sierra Club Speaks Out Against Border Fence Plan
Sierra Club members are not happy about a Russell Pearce-backed plan to seek donations to build more fencing along the border. According to the organization, new walls would cause flooding and put native species at risk. Per a press release: With 307 of 375 border miles already occupied by barriers and walls, Arizona is subjected…
Cookies!
Wouldn’t it be awesome if the caravan had cookie hubcaps? Hey, a guy can dream. From the press release: DoubleTree by Hilton SWEETENS SUMMER TRAVEL WITH Cookie CAREAVAN TOUR WHEN: Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 WHERE: Jácome Plaza in Downtown Tucson at Pennington/Stone from 8am to 9:30am The Galleria at the Tucson Convention Center, next to…
Bad News For Mosquitoes
James Gathany, CDC Mosquitoes, beware! Researchers at the U of A discovered a way to disrupt the pests’ digestion after a blood meal, causing 90 percent of affected mosquitoes to die within 48 hours of feeding. The process could help the fight against mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever, yellow fever and malaria. Per a UANews…
Harry Potter Classes: Finally, Textbooks You’ll Actually Want to Read
Just when you though Harry Potter couldn’t possibly invade daily life ever further, it seems Potterheads may actually be able to put their knowledge to practical use. Guess the only question is what classes will you be taking? For fans, the upcoming release of the final installment of the Harry Potter movies is bittersweet. On…
Even the Bishop Couldn’t Save Thomas West
Pleas for clemency, even from Bishop Jerry Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson, were not successful in preventing the execution of death row inmate Thomas West. According to reports, West was executed this morning for the 1987 murder of Donald Bortle in a trailer near Tucson. West reportedly skipped his last meal Monday night and…
Today in “It Took This Long?” News
Congratulations to J. Paul Oetken, the first openly gay man to be a federal judge: Mr. Oetken won Senate confirmation by a vote of 80 to 13. He will take his seat as a federal judge in Manhattan after President Obama signs his commission, which may be as soon as this week, according to the…
From Now On, I Want to Only Eat Ron Swanson Approved Meats
By Twitter user @KelliMarshall We still have 65 days to wait before the season four premiere of Parks and Recreation, so amusing grocery labels will have to suffice as entertainment until then. $3.99 isn’t bad for center cut, however. See also:
“You Listen to Me”: Inspiration From Coach Taylor
The surprisingly good TV series Friday Night Lights came to an end on Friday night, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be inspired by Coach Taylor. When you’re down and you don’t think you can accomplish greatness, play this video compiling the greatest motivational hits from the series’ run. [NYMag]
Blushing Brides
In honor of New York state government’s decision of marriage equality last month, this week’s New Yorker cover features two beautiful brides gliding down the Brooklyn Bridge hand in hand. We think it’s lovely. Props! Courtesy of New York Observer: This weeks Barry Blitt cover illustration, featuring two brides strolling down the Brooklyn Bridge, continues…
Let’s Watch People Fight in the Rain
I don’t know all that much about The Grandmasters, but as a Wong Kar-Wai fan, I’m excited to see what he does with the martial arts genre, and the cast includes Kar-Wai regulars like Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi. Plus, there are people kicking each other in a heavily stylized rainstorm. That’s a movie right…
Finally, A Capella Music Has Purpose and Meaning
I’m a little puzzled by the somewhat recent a capella craze, but now that I’ve heard Danish group Local Vocal perform this medley of 90’s Eurodance hits — including tracks by Scatman John, La Bouche, and Ace of Base — I finally get it. I don’t feel like I need to hear any more of…
Congratulations, Tucson! Playboy’s Miss August is Among You!
[Note: clicking on the above image will take you to Playboy’s site, where you will see breasts and nipples and such. I’m not sure why this would be surprising to anyone reading an article about a Playboy Playmate, but whatever.] She was born in the Ukraine, she’s getting her MBA at the University of Arizona,…
PCC Proposal Could End Open Enrollment Tradition at College
There’s growing opposition in reaction to a proposal to change the admissions policy for Pima Community College. The community is invited to an 8 a.m. forum tomorrow, July 19, to learn more and add to the current discussion. The forum will take place in the Amethyst Room at the college’s downtown campus at Speedway Boulevard…
Happy 20th Birthday, Lollapalooza
While there were some technical difficulties at Phoenix’s not-at-all lamented concert venue Compton Terrace that day (including Nine Inch Nails storming off the stage as the heat melted their electronics), today marks the twentieth anniversary of the first stop of the 1991 Lollapalooza tour, with headliners Jane’s Addiction, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Living Colour, among…
Artistic Range: A Tale of Two Heads
“Happiness” by Yana Payusova and Joseph Farbrook is on display in A Tale of Two Heads, through Aug. 31 at Joseph Gross Gallary, 1031 N. Olive Rd.
You Might Want to Hurry and Use Your Borders Gift Card
Flickr user “The Ewan” While the chain hoped to stay afloat after closing a number of its stores earlier this year (including the location on Oracle), it would appear that the rest of Borders’ 400ish stores (along with, presumably, the one remaining Tucson location at the Park Place mall) will begin the liquidation process as…
I Think I Prefer That “Friday” Song, It Turns Out
It feels a little unfair to pick on Rebecca Black at this point. After all, she was briefly the laughing stock of the Internet after the video for “Friday” became a meme, and she’s just a kid who wants to be a professional singer. There’s nothing really wrong with having a dream and taking the…
The 5th Annual Tucson International Children’s Film Festival!
The Loft kicks off their Fifth Annual Tucson International Children’s Film Festival this Saturday, July 23rd at 10am. The event is sponsored by Tucson Medical Center and hosted by the sweet-heart staff at Ms. Tiggle Winkle’s Toys. And best of all, it’s free! Before each feature, great short films from around the world will be…
Mars Attacks!
Not really. Just wanted to get you to look at another picture of Mars! So many angles. So many colors. So many formations. Here’s another shot courtesy of the UA Lunar and Planetary Lab’s HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. This week, we have a shot of Small Mounds in Chryse Planitia. The suggested…
I Don’t Think You’re Helping Your Cause, Andrés García Torres
Let’s just say you’re a Catholic priest and a photo is released of you, shirtlessly hugging another guy that you’re rumored to be in a relationship with. The Church is upset with you, demanding you undergo some sort of “how to be straight” remedial training. What do you do? a) Have an open discussion of…
Thanks, Loft for Screening the Tribe Called Quest Documentary
Great news from the Loft Cinema’s Facebook page today: Beats, Rhymes, and Life – The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest opens at the theater on August 26th. The documentary has had a strange journey on its own, as half of the group has disowned the movie irritated by how they appear in the film,…
The Best Part of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup Final
While seeing the United States women’s soccer team collapse, giving up the lead twice and losing spectacularly via penalty kicks yesterday to Japan, was painful as a soccer fan and someone who spent quite a bit of time watching the team play throughout the tournament, it’s almost like this one chubby kid celebrating with the…
The “Walking Dead” Preview Tells Us Nothing
What I learned from the preview of season two of Walking Dead that aired after Breaking Bad last night: 1. That one cop that was in a coma for a while is still alive.2. There are still zombies. Thanks, AMC. Thanks for nothing.
Do You Like Harry Potter? How About Baby Harry?
I can understand fandom to some extent. It’s fun to care about things that, at the end of the day, we know aren’t all that important. It’s sort of freeing, really, since there seem to be an endless stream of dire, troubling aspects of life that demand our attention. I can obsess over whether my…
Maybe There’s Room in the United States for Baja Arizona
Map by Google, adaptation by Dan Gibson in MS Paint Hurry up Start Our State people. If you can beat North Dakota to the punch, America can avoid all that crazy flag re-designing and stick to 50 states: North Dakotans will vote on whether the state needs to “clarify” its status after a local history…
The Sarah Palin Documentary Probably Opened on the Wrong Weekend
You’d have to take a roadtrip to Ahwatukee to see the Sarah Palin documentary opening today in Arizona, but you might be lonely in the theater. The Atlantic’s Conor Friedersdorf went to a movie theatre in staunchly conservative Orange County, California and found that the few people who ended up in seats for The Undefeated…
Union Public House
By October, this will be Union Public House, says Grant Krueger. I just got a sneak peak at the preliminary menu for the new Union Public House restaurant going in at the old Acacia spot. My thoughts? Yum. Pub grub made with thoughtful ingredients, artisan flatbreads topped with all sorts of things, and fun items…
Idiot Boksen – Jordan’s on Vacation Edition
I’m generally filled with jealous, hateful rage when anyone gets to go on vacation, especially during Tucson’s furnace-like summers, but since Jordan Green and I are friends, I’m trying on the “be happy for other people” hat while he’s in Portland, enjoying professional soccer and lots of beer. Whatever. So, since Jordan’s too busy to…
Sean Hannity Apparently Thinks Pres. Obama is a Crybaby
Two nights of Hannity, twelve references to Barack Obama as a crybaby. Couldn’t throw “malcontent” or “whiner” in there, Sean? [Media Matters]
This Week in Tucson Bicycling
Michael McKisson/TucsonVelo.com Tucson Police Department officers are ticketing motorists along the nearly complete Fourth Avenue/Fontana bike boulevard — a low traffic corridor that prioritizes bikes. See where TPD is setup, what rules the motorists are violating and how the bicycle boulevard looks today. Could bicycling contribute $500 million to local economy? One bike advocate is…
No Computers or WiFi at Pima County Libraries on Sunday, July 17
Here’s a press release from our local library system: Library customers are advised that there will be no computers or WiFi service available at any Pima County Public Library branch locations on Sunday, July 17, because of county-wide maintenance work. Library officials are aware that many customers rely on public-use computers, and so wanted to…
Raging Sage Reopens
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters held a soft reopening yesterday afternoon, capping off a four-day recovery effort from a fire that closed the store Sunday. Owner Shelby Stoss says it was hard work, and that a lot of the credit for the quick turn-around goes to her employees and insurance company.
Today in Strange People Dying Strange Deaths
Accidents will happen, I suppose: According to Lorain County Chief Deputy Coroner Dr. Frank Miller, Mazzola was found face down on his water bed, restrained with handcuffs, chains and padlocks. An autopsy determined the preliminary cause of death was asphyxia due to airway obstruction by foreign body. “The manner of death is pending further investigation…
TucsonWeeklyTV.com – Talking Rats With Brandi Saxton
Katie Cunningham interviews local rat expert Brandi Saxton about her passion for the animals and her magazine, It’s A Rat’s World.
I Have No Idea What I’m Supposed to Be Mad About, Josh Brodesky
Josh Brodesky is clearly a sharp guy and a solid writer, but there are occasions when it’s difficult to understand what we’re exactly supposed to be so upset about. Some of his columns are clearly softballs, like Sunday’s exegesis of a poll posted on pseudo-news outlet the Huffington Post, not worth giving too much thought,…
I Loves Me a Good Hole In The Wall
The redder the better. We’ve all had a lot of fun this week with the fact that Seattle is sans breakfast burritos, but it made me realize how lucky we are to have so much killer Mexican food to choose from. Made me feel sort of reborn, actually, and heightened my sense of pride in…
The Only Two Things You Need to Know About the Emmys
1. Nick Offerman wasn’t nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his brilliant portrayal of Ron Swanson. However, seemingly the entire male cast of Modern Family was. Amy Poehler correctly assessed the injustice: But it’s a hot load of bullshit that he didn’t get a nomination, and you can quote me on that.…
Raging Sage Could Reopen As Soon as This Afternoon
Raging Sage’s Facebook page Talk about a speedy recovery. Raging Sage Coffee Roasters shut down last weekend after a fire caused about $40,000 in damage, but we just got a message from the owners saying they could be open again as soon as this afternoon. Amazing, and a relief to the numerous Tucsonans who depend…
Catch Up on the Harry Potter Movies You’ve Already Forgotten
Colin Boyd has positive things to say about the (presumably) last installment of the Harry Potter movie saga in this week’s issue and while I fully intended to watch all of the movies to prepare for today’s release, I didn’t really get around to it. Thankfully, Slate put together a video cheat sheet, so you,…
Somebody Wants Jonathan Paton in the Mayor’s Race
It appears someone out there isn’t too excited about Rick Grinnell’s plan to try to become a Republican candidate for mayor as a write-in candidate in the Aug. 30 primary. Since the two GOP mayoral candidates failed to get enough signatures to make the ballot, the Republican Party is without a candidate this year. If…
Cook for the Cure Coming Next Week
Ramiro Scavo of Pasco Kitchen and Lounge, Maria Mazon of Boca and Renee Kreager of Renee’s Organic Oven will be the featured chefs at a fundraiser next Thursday for the Susan G. Komen foundation. From the press release: Every year Cook for the Cure, presented by KitchenAid, raises funds for breast cancer with parties held…
It’s Time For the Final Tammies Vote!
The public and the critics have had their say and now the final Tammies ballot for the 2011 incarnation of the awards is online. You have until Wednesday, August 3 at noon to have your say. The always entertaining awards show will be held at the Rialto on August 31st, and our special section dedicated…
Live
Originally scheduled to play at Club Congress, Foster the People was moved across the street to the much larger Rialto Theatre due to overwhelming demand. How a band managed to go from booking a show at a venue with a capacity of about 350 to selling out a theater holding more than 1,400 illustrates how…
Help Is on the Way
When asked to reflect on the changes that have occurred in local mental-health services in the six months since the Jan. 8 shooting spree, H. Clarke Romans and Neil Cash point out both positives and negatives. “The state Legislature marched forward with budget cuts,” observes Romans, who heads the Southern Arizona chapter of the National…
Birds on the Border
San Francisco-based artist David Tomb has loved birds since he was a young boy. “I grew up in Oakland, Calif., and had some friends who were bird-watchers,” he said. “So we used to go out and look for owls and hawks.” Tomb said he was also interested in art at the same age—so it’s no…
Top Ten in Movies
1. Sucker Punch Warner 2. The Adjustment Bureau Universal 3. Season of the Witch 20th Century Fox 4. Unknown Warner 5. Hall Pass Warner 6. The Eagle Focus 7. Cedar Rapids 20th Century Fox 8. Red Riding Hood Warner 9. Battle Los Angeles Sony 10. Beastly Sony
The Skinny
The Pima County Republican Party fractures … Rosemont lobbyist Rick Grinnell gets into the Tucson mayoral race … Another write-in candidate wants to be mayor … and more!
City Week
A nature walk; Guided tours of an area icon; Drive-in movies return!; The ultimate audience participation film
Top Ten in Music
1. Citizen Fish Goods (Alternative Tentacles) 2. Fluke No. 9: 20th Anniversary (magazine) (self-published) 3. The Pork Torta Casual Living (Bloat) 4. Dead Babies Full of Seamen/Awful Truth 7″ split (Goin’ Ape Shit) 5. La Cerca Rock ‘n’ Roll to the Rescue (self-released) 6. Howe Gelb Sno Angel and Melted Wires 7″ 45 (Fort Lowell)…
Media Watch
“In The House” adds a third hour; KOLD and KVOA boast ratings successes
TQ&A
Ken Drozd is a warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service. From his office at Park Avenue and Sixth Street, he and about 22 other meteorologists analyze weather data and make forecasts; they’re responsible for those monsoon warnings that crawl across the TV screen at the first sight of those dark chubasco clouds. For…
Christina Perri: lovestrong. (Atlantic)
The theme of singer Christina Perri’s full-length debut album is clear from its first lyrics. The opening track “Bluebird” begins with her rhetorical question, “How the hell does a broken heart / get back together when it’s torn apart / and teach itself to start beating again?” The music lurches along on a simple piano…
They Want to Stay
Pat Soto has worn many hats, from farmer and nurse to school teacher in the Middle East. But on this steamy July day, she’s in cool confines of downtown’s Armory Park Senior Center, where she’s a de facto ambassador of goodwill. Buzzing around in her wheelchair, Soto points to the center’s pool tables where older…
Crusading With a Cape
Conventional wisdom tells us there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes (unless you’re a huge corporation). I, however, have discovered another: Gaslight Theatre’s constancy in delivering goofy, cheesy, good-natured, fun-for-all-ages entertainment. You can take it to the bank. The current installment is Gnatman Returns, which, if you think about it, rhymes with…
Low: C’mon (Sub Pop)
Once upon a time, Low was all about minimalism: Guitar, stripped-down drums, bass and the vocals of Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk were all the band needed to craft songs that fit their name. Low moved beyond that minimalism and melancholy more than a decade ago, but that hasn’t stopped them from maintaining a stark…
Fresh Efforts
Can an urban garden strengthen a southside neighborhood while helping some residents fit back into their skinny jeans? That’s what the Community Food Bank and a local school are setting out to do with a new garden on a stretch of land along the Santa Cruz River—and if it works, they’d like to start similar…
Despair and Its Antidotes
In this particular year, nothing says Arizona as much as Gabrielle Giffords. Tucson photographer A.T. Willett photographed the congresswoman on the night of the last election, Nov. 2, 2010, at a moment when she was not at all assured of victory. Yet in Willett’s giant digital color photo, now on view at the Tucson Museum…
The Modeens: Get With the Times (Zobal Global)
On this EP, a follow-up to a full-length debut album last year, The Modeens definitely rock mightily, charging confidently through fuzz-enriched garage-rock. But the Tucson band’s secret ingredients are infectious pop melodies and the way bassist Cristina Williams and guitarist Jamie Laboz create irresistible vocal harmonies, no matter which of them sings lead on a…
Weekly Wide Web
The Undefined Thrill of Google+; The week on The Range; Comment of the week; And more!
Voices From the Land
“You see, the Navajo-Hopi land dispute began with a lawyer who was desperately hungry. A lawyer caused all this. It’s not even a good story.” So says Navajo matriarch Mae Tso of Mosquito Springs, near Black Mesa, on Hopi Partitioned Land, a disputed stretch of northeastern Arizona’s high-desert grassland that has been the subject of…
¡Ask a Mexican!
Dear Mexican: Say the immigrant makes a few bucks and goes back to his/her hometown. Think they’ll put up with the shit that prompted them to move in the first place? (How ya gonna keep them down on the farm …) Putting the Red Into Redneck Dear Gabacho: Absolutely not—they go back and make life…
Top Ten in Books
1. State of Wonder Ann Patchett, Harper ($26.99) 2. Catching Fire Suzanne Collins, Scholastic ($17.99) 3. The Devil Colony: A Sigma Force Novel James Rollins, William Morrow ($27.99) 4. SEAL Team Six: Memories of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper Howard E. Wasdin and Stephen Templin, St Martin’s ($26.99) 5. Smokin’ Seventeen Janet Evanovich, Bantam ($28)…
The Final Battle
A decade after it began, with the same three principals steered by four different directors, the Harry Potter film series has come to a rather thunderous end. All films must stand on their own merits, of course, but they invite and often deserve comparisons to sequels and prequels. However, Harry Potter, like few franchises before…
Noshing Around
New owners for Tork’s; Restaurant Sinaloa; News at Jax Kitchen; A food truck closes
Take This Job …
Three strong comedic actors make Horrible Bosses a good time—even if it is a rip-off of the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. For those of you who don’t remember 9 to 5, it starred Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda as three women being harassed by a terrible boss (Dabney Coleman). They give serious…
Now Showing at Home
Kiss Me Deadly (Blu-ray); 13 Assassins (Blu-ray); Arthur (Blu-ray)
Friendly in the Foothills
The trend toward small, sharable plates has been sweeping throughout Europe and the United States for years, but great tapas joints have always been few and far between in Tucson. Jasper Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar, formerly Café Jasper, and most recently Jasper Food and Mixology, is in its third and possibly best iteration yet. Surrounded…
Editor’s Note
Consider yourself warned: This week’s cover story is depressing. Jim Nintzel’s examination of the state’s health-care cuts and the anticipated repercussions clearly shows that the decreases in the state’s AHCCCS rolls will hurt a lot of people—literally. An estimated 200,000 people will wind up not being covered as a direct result of these cuts—and because…
Stuck Together
They call it gypsy pirate polka. Or urban gringo mariachi. Or, cracking up during a phone interview, members of Diego’s Umbrella go so far as to draw an analogy between their music and vomit. “Say you have a burrito and then some strawberry cheesecake for dessert. You drink a lot, and when it all comes…
Danehy
Last Friday, I felt a mixture of anger, dismay and profound sadness as I sat and watched the final launch of the United States space shuttle. I wasn’t saddened by the passage of the 30 years since the start of the shuttle program. I wouldn’t even be all that bummed out by the sound of…
Soundbites
Bob Dylan; Ben Folds; and more!
Gargulinski
When all else fails—beg. Those wise words are emblazoned on one of my refrigerator magnets to remind of the successful tactic. Granted, the magnet is in the shape of a bone, as the tactic works best for dogs, but the Arizona state government is also giving it a whirl. To raise funds to help build…
Nine Questions
In June, Matt Milner assumed hosting duties of Locals Only on KXCI FM 91.3, Monday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. Over the past few years, Matt has juggled law school while demonstrating his commitment to the DIY music community as an avid concertgoer, occasional performer and co-organizer of Bröötal Sun Fest, an all-ages music…
Guest Commentary
This fire season has wrought destruction, sorrow and scapegoating of proportions that boggle the mind and wrench the heart. Controversy over blame for the wildfires on the border has been nearly as hot as the flames and embers themselves. Could border-crossers be responsible for igniting some of these devastating blazes? Sure. What about Border Patrol…
Police Dispatch
Tree whisperer; Blame it on the dame
Mailbag
Democrats care about business too; The futures of Davis-Monthan and the city of Tucson are tied together; A correction
TucsonWeeklyTV.com – Talking Comics, Number Two
Eric gets a haircut (not on camera) and discusses Marvel’s Fear Itself with Arnie in this week’s installment.
Adventures in Frightening Japanese Roller Coasters
The Takabisha roller coaster, the new $37 million ride at the Fuji Q Highland park, doesn’t seem all that frightening based on this video shot from the front row, but then you look at the thing as seen from the ground: The ride’s 141 foot drop and a 121-degree freefall sets a record for being…
