Some Late-Breaking Events
Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our print issue. Saturday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. Tumbleweed Gymnastics 1859 W. Grant Road, Suite 101 National Gymnastics Day. Free open gym for kids level 1 through Team. Registration discounts and drawings for a gift card. Call 620-0331 or…
TEP Sez: Save Power, Please
Some of yesterday’s storm damage apparently left Tucson Electric Power with less juice than normal, and as a result, TEP’s asking Tucsonans to save power. The alert says people could see “interruptions of service” if we don’t concerve. Consider yourself alerted.
Who Wants a Freshness Burger?
Thanks to Red Star for … this. (Click on the image for the larger version.)
Monsoon Madness
The airport is reporting almost an inch and a half of rain (so far!) this afternoon. And I have a goddamn leak in my office here at Weekly World Central. Garrett at the Southcentral Bureau reports flooded streets and general messiness in the Reid Park area. Any monsoon stories or observations you’d like to share?…
Japan’s Healthy Dining Choices
Mmm, this pizza looks like it’s made out of Play-Doh. According to the geek-worship site where I found it, the entire pie is a mere 5,164 calories, with 10,752 mg of sodium (the National Institutes of Health recommend that adults take in no more than 2,400 mg a day). I think the little maple leaf means that the crust…
Famous Last Words
The Associated Press reports that the Pentagon has released more documents regarding the investigation into the death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman in Afghanistan. Tillman, who gave up playing for the Arizona Cardinals to sign up with the military after Sept. 11, was killed by his own troops in 2004, but Army officials cooked up…
Keep Your Pets Away From Toads
A reminder from The Humane Society of Southern Arizona: Summer rains bring out Colorado River toads (also known as Sonoran Desert toads). The toads are large with a flat, broad head and leathery skin sparsely covered with pale orange warts. They vary in color from dark brown to olive or grayish green. They also have round white…
What I Did on My Summer Vacation, Part 3
Where were we, before all the dive bars sucked up my blogging time? Oh, yeah, San Francisco. Joined our ol’ pal Elinor Mills for dinner in the Mission on Monday night. I met Elinor when she was working for The Associated Press in Phoenix–oh, it wasn’t really that long ago. Since then, she’s been around…
Pick of the Week
Road Trip Extreme
The Art Life
Richard Zelens brings flowers and Tarot icons to life with paint on canvas
Danehy
For this lifelong sports fan, doubts are starting to appear
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Top Ten in Books
Antigone best-sellers for the week
Tuttle
Why aren’t more of today’s journalists doing research and avoiding indifference?
Love and Disfigurement
It’s the classic tale of boy-meets-girl, boy-throws-acid-in-girl’s-eyes, boy-marries-girl
All in the Family
Over two decades, La Estrella Bakery has earned a loyal clientele–and expansion may be around the corner
Guest Commentary
People should embrace the cultures of their adopted homes
Big Success
‘Hairspray’ will leave your face sore from smiling so much
Let’s Get Cooking
The Old Pueblo has a wealth of classes where anyone can hone their culinary skills
¡Ask a Mexican!
Letters expressing disgust toward Know Nothing pendejos.
Indie Watch
What’s happening in the world of independent film in Tucson.
A Perfect Storm
Jeff Smith and A.T. Willett illustrate lightning’s fury with their amazing photos
Thank You and Get Well
A note from the editor.
Now Showing at Home
“The Film Crew: Killers From Space,” “The Muppet Show: The Complete Second Season,” and “Disturbia”
High Spirits
Two Tucsonans have their eyes on the world’s top vodka prize
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Death in Empty Places
Chris Becker recounts recent tales of people meeting their maker in the Western United States
Great Barrier Grief
Sealing the U.S.-Mexico border is not an easy task
Dreams Take Shape
Martin Klabunde and the Dambe Project just want people to dance
Tucson’s Native Cuisine
We dine with folklorist Jim Griffith and talk about how the foods we eat came to be
Goodbye–for Now
Artists are moving out of the Steinfeld Warehouse–but they’re not giving up on it
Soundbites
ARTHUR, HE DOES AS HE PLEASES Face it: Arthur Vint is a lot cooler and more accomplished than you were at his age. It has often been said over the years that Tucson has a drummer shortage, but the few drummers we do have are hella good–which means that Tucson drummers often find themselves as…
Breakfast in Their Genes
For the Bartkes, cinnamon rolls and friendly service are serious business
Inclusive and Accepting
There’s The Cool Church, and then there are churches that are actually cool
Headbanging Not Optional
Marnie Stern’s complex songs and shredding guitar are unlike anything you’ve heard before
Behind the Bus
The double-decker Bristol offers morning customers scones, caffeine and a smile or two
The Skinny
WATER PRESSURE Former state Rep. John Kromko has had a lousy political run in recent years, but he finally managed to get one right. At least, so far. Tucson City Clerk Kathy Detrick says that Kromko’s Tucson Water Users Bill of Rights has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. That makes this year’s…
Nine Questions
Jeff Rogers
The Shady Bunch
Seedy dealers may be cruising for pets online
Live
Pitchfork Music Festival, Union Park, Chicago Friday, July 13, through Sunday, July 15
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Rhythm & Views
Something about the songs on Tiny Vipers’ Hands Across the Void seem strangely familiar–maybe it’s the minor-key intonations that folk musicians have used for centuries to evoke feelings of insurmountable desolation. Maybe it’s the weirdly popular layering of nice and funky-sounding vocals à la Joanna Newsom. Or maybe it’s just that Jesy Fortino’s guitar melodies…
Media Watch
Kelley Lands Promotion At KUAT
Rhythm & Views
Straight outta Finland explodes this amazing American-bred soul singer and her backing band. If you’re digging contemporary soul sisters such as Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones, you gotta check this out. Willis was born in Brooklyn and for a time lived in England. She has worked with Curtis Mayfield, the Brand New Heavies and Dee-Lite.…
Police Dispatch
Demonstrably Untrue Ina Road and La Cholla Boulevard, June 28, 6:51 p.m. A father insisted that his 8-year-old son was capable of watching over his two baby sisters, all of whom were left in an SUV, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report said. Deputies responded to a child-neglect call in the parking lot of Albertsons,…
Rhythm & Views
Heavy metal bands have long sought to absorb Native American themes, visual and musical. The Cult (which shortened its name from the Amerindian sounding Southern Death Cult) is arguably the only rock group to mine this path, particularly in the ’80s with songs like “Spiritwalker” and “Bone Bag.” During the ’90s, of course, experimental folk-metal…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Robin Maxey
Top Ten in Music
CD City’s top sales for the week
