Cover Story
Kinky Machine
This is Eric Kroll, internationally feted photographer long specializing in fetish work.
Not Your Grandma’s Knitting Party (But She Can Come, Too)
The Loft Cinema and MOCA bring you an evening of fiber art goodness on Wednesday, July 6 with a special screening of the art film Yarn, a documentary following the work of four textile artists around the world as they enhance public spaces through knit and crochet creations. The film is narrated by writer and…
Casa Video Top 10
It’s a three day weekend (for most of us) and that means extra time to watch movies, eat popcorn and become one with your sofa. Sure, Monday is dedicated to fireworks, blowing glass and America in general—but you can fit a few films in, too. Here’s your Casa Video Top 10 for the week: 10…
Not Your Mama’s Safety Pin: How a Household Item Can Change a Life
Hey hey, Tucson! I am thrilled to be writing to you about all the delicious shenanigans, and points of ponderance Tucson (and the world) has to offer! I grew up reading the Weekly, and my plan for my inaugural post was to take you on a trip down memory lane; share a bit of MY…
Fourth of July Activities in Tucson and Surrounding Communities
Tucson and its surrounding communities will be offering the public plenty of ways to celebrate their independence this July 4. All events take place on July 4 unless marked otherwise: Marana will be holding its annual Star Spangled Spectacular at Crossroads at Sliverbell District Park (7548 N. Silverbell Road). The festivities will take place between 5 and…
UA Finance Prof Wins $1.2 Million in World Series of Poker
UA finance prof Mitchell Towner knew when to hold them and knew when to fold them yesterday at the World Series of Poker. The Las Vegas Review Journal caught up him after he played his winning hand: “I really don’t play poker,” Towner said. “I’ve only ever played two events that are worth more than…
In Defense of Marijuana: #FreeKyleCatlin
Suson Catlin has been writing letters to the Governor’s Office hoping someone out there will help get her 27-year-old son, Kyle, out of prison—where he’s been since mid-January over nonviolent marijuana felony charges. Unsurprisingly, she hasn’t received a response. But as I imagine most mothers would, Suson is willing to exhaust all options. Hope dies…
“Raise Taxes on Corporations and the Wealthy.” Hillary said It. Arizona Democrats, You Can Say It Too.
Hillary Clinton must think it will help her win votes, and it won’t lose her votes, and man, does it pump up her supporters. Added bonus: it’s exactly what she should do if/when she’s elected president. Here’s what Hillary said at her rally with Elizabeth Warren in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Monday, June 27. “I have…
Cinema Clips: Raiders: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
After seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark, 12 year-old Eric Zala got the idea to remake the movie, shot for shot, as an experiment with his buddies. Over the course of the next six years, they did just that, doing a remarkable job of recreating the legendary Spielberg film note for note. This film captures…
Ed Superintendent Douglas Talking in Tucson Tuesday, Wednesday
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas will be in Tucson Tuesday and Wednesday. According to her news release: Superintendent Douglas will discuss the initiatives in her “AZ Kids Can’t Wait!” plan and will give those in attendance an opportunity to provide feedback on Arizona’s K-12 education system. She will also ask the public for their…
Attorney General Brnovich Hopes Supreme Court’s Tie in Immigration Lawsuit Will Help In-State Tuition Fight Against DREAMers
Since the U.S. Supreme Court continued to block two relief programs for undocumented parents and youth, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich hopes the High Court’s 4-4 non-decision will help the state in a lawsuit debating the legality of offering DREAMers—who qualify for 2012’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals—in-state tuition at public universities and community colleges,…
Stash Needs a Home
Hi, I’m Stash! I’m a sweet 5-year-old boy and I need a new home. I have good history with kids in my previous home and am an all together well-behaved dog! I hope that in my new home I will get ample play and exercise time and all the snuggles I deserve! If you’re interested…
Arizona Theatre Company Uncertain Whether Curtain Will Rise For 50th Year
As a bright-eyed, eternally optimistic student of theatre in Tucson, a coveted spot on Arizona Theatre Company’s stage was considered the peak of success during four years of actor training at the UA School of Theatre, Film and Television. One of my most memorable acting experiences happened as an understudy in ATC’s God of Carnage,…
Customs and Border Protection Wants to Collect Foreign Travelers’ Social Media Info
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing to start collecting foreign travelers’ social media names and handles. The new field in certain customs forms would read, “Please enter information associated with your online presence—Provider/Platform—Social media identified.” It would be optional to fill out, and would appear for people not required to have a visa to…
Winners and Losers in the Classrooms First Initiative Council Proposals
When you’re shifting funds around in a revenue-neutral situation, you’re going to create winners and losers. It’s a zero sum game, so when one party gets a dollar more, another party gets a dollar less. The most important question when you discuss those kinds of funding shifts—really, the only important question—is, who are the winners…
Tell Tucson Pima Arts Council About the Artists and Organizations You Love
The Tucson Pima Arts Council is inviting you to celebrate your favorite artists and organizations by nominating them for 2016 Lumies Arts and Business Awards. TPAC honors “luminaries” each year for the profound impact they’ve made on Southern Arizona communities through the arts. According to the TPAC their seven awards include: Arts Education Award: Awarded…
Jan Brewer Sure Does Love that Donald Trump
Former Arizona governor Jan Brewer continued to make the Grand Canyon State proud with her spirited defense of presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and her complaints that whenever Republicans try to get something decent done in this country, Democrats call them “racists” and “bigots.” She did concede that Trump’s comments that the federal judge who…
Local Media Pros Som and Krystin Lisaius Indicted on Drug-Related Child Abuse Charges
Two members of Tucson’s local media scene have found themselves in a deeply troubling situation after taking their 4-month-old daughter to a local hospital, where cocaine was found the child’s system. On Sunday, May 15 around 11 a.m., Somchai P. Lisaius, former crime reporter for KOLD News 13, and his wife, former KGUN 9 reporter…
There’s a Voting Rights Forum in Phoenix This Week So (Unlike in March) Upcoming Elections Go Smoothly
In response to the state’s shit show of a presidential preference election back in March, U.S. Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick and Ruben Gallego, alongside several community advocates, will host a voting rights forum in Phoenix on Wednesday. To refresh your memory: Thousands of voters, mostly in Maricopa County, were either turned down at polling places because they…
Not All is Lost with Immigration Reform, Latinos Can Still Make a Difference in November
Millions of undocumented parents and youth took a painful hit last week when the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 4-4 decision on a lawsuit challenging two immigration relief programs issued by President Barack Obama almost two years ago. A split stance on the issue means both DAPA and extended DACA remain blocked. But immigration rights…
Cinema Clips: The Shallows
Blake Lively, whose best role until now was the secretary in that SNL “Potato Chip” sketch, is terrific as Nancy, a medical school dropout who goes to a secret beach in Mexico in the wake of her mother’s death. She sets out for a day of surfing and reflection in what she thinks is a…
Zona Politics: Pima County Supe Sharon Bronson, Board of Supes Candidate John Winchester and AZ House of Reps Candidate Kirsten Engel
June 26, 2016 from Zona Politics with Jim Nintzel on Vimeo. On this week’s episode of Zona Politics: We sit down with Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, Board of Supes candidate John Winchester, who is challenging Supervisor Ally Miller in the GOP primary, and Kirsten Engel, a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in…
If You’ve Ever Wanted to Adopt a Bonded Pair of Pups, Do It Now
It’s the beginning of summer which means shelters are overcrowded and desperate to find homes for their four-legged boarders. Two types of animals that are hard to find homes for? Seniors and bonded pairs. Meet Darby and Buster. These bonded seniors that are available for adoption at Pinal County Animal Control (1150 S Eleven Mile…
Ducey ‘Next Step’ Watch: Day 36. Revenue-Neutral Noodling
I listened to the 2 hour, 45 minute audio of Tuesday’s Classrooms First Initiative Council meeting and can report that nothing happened. OK, that’s not entirely true. In the weeks following the May 17 vote on Prop 123 vote, a number of people and organizations submitted school funding proposals to the council—revenue-neutral proposals for moving around…
Kink Machine Eric Kroll at Etherton Gallery
Eric Kroll has worked as a photographer for many well-known publications including Vogue, Elle, the New York Times and Der Spiegel and is internationally known for his work in fetish photography. His work and the story of his impressive accolades in the world of photography are detailed in this week’s TW cover story. This Saturday, June 25 Etherton Gallery (135…
Sparkling Diamonds: A Night at the Moulin Rouge
Head up to Tempe this weekend to watch the Miss Gay Arizona America 2016 pageant. Tucson’s very own Tempest DuJour, Miss Gay Tucson America 2016, will be competing for the crown on Sunday, June 26 against nine other contestants—including Miss Gay Tucson America 2016 runner-up, Demi LaRaye. Contestants will be partake in five categories: male…
Grijalva: Supreme Court’s ‘Non-Decision’ on Immigration Executive Actions Leaves Vulnerable People Suffering
Congressman Raúl Grijalva hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will revisit a lawsuit challenging President Obama’s 2014 executive actions on immigration. It was reported earlier that the Supreme Court issued a split 4-4 decision in the case, continuing to block DAPA and extended DACA. DAPA would benefit the parents of U.S. citizen and legal resident children with…
Supreme Court’s Split Decision on DAPA, Extended DACA Lawsuit Fails to Protect Millions of Undocumented Parents, Youth
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a disappointing 4-4 decision in a lawsuit that challenges President Barack Obama’s 2014 immigration relief programs for undocumented parents and undocumented youth. With a split decision, an extension to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents remain blocked. DAPA, a relief…
What Happened at Tuesday’s Classrooms First Initiative Council Meeting?
So far as I can tell, no one in the media has reported on Tuesday’s Classrooms First Initiative Council Meeting where school funding proposals were considered, nor has Ducey or anyone in his office made a statement about it. The minutes may be published soon, though based on minutes from earlier meetings, the document will be short…
One Year Later
Celebrate the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to establish marriage equality for all at the Jewish History Museum Einstein-Sim Memorial Garden.
Media Watch
Phil Villarreal is more than a valued behind-the-scenes cog in the KGUN-TV 9 news product, more than a multi-faceted reviewer of film and video games, and more than someone with a versatile media track record.
Police Dispatch
A woman’s car was vandalized with droplets of nail polish of a sinister-looking red color, right before she found a syringe on the ground near the vehicle.
Danehy
Who let the dogs out? I don’t really care. My beef is with whomever it is that keeps letting them in.
Honor Victims of Torture
Demand an end to torture and honor survivors
Johnson & Hart
While it doesn’t boast much along the lines of originality, Central Intelligence winds up being an above average action/comedy buddy movie thanks to its stars, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. The guys belong together.
By Design
Graduates of Arizona’s two major university dance programs will go head to head at a rare summer dance concert this weekend at ZUZI Theater.
The Skinny
Raul Grijalva is #ReadyForHillary and has sponsored a bill to improve voter rights. Meanwhile, a Pima County Board of Supervisors candidate faces eligibility challenge.
Viva Perú!: La Inedita
When it comes to the popular local music scene, Peruvians haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve.
LOLhahaLMFAO
Free laughs are yours at the Switch Comedy show.
Shaman Sham: Myrrors
“It’s like people’s first response was ‘It’s these guys out in the desert making weird music.’ People keep trying to call us shamans, and we just laugh,” says frontman Nik Rayne.
Wax On
“My vision for the space is definitely disco roller rink,” Marina Cornelius, the founder of Floor Polish says. “I’ve always thought of it as a place that can have a little bit of showbiz, a little bit of glamour to it.”
Editor’s Note
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Guest Opinion
Forty-nine murdered in Orlando, 32 murdered at Virginia Tech, 26 murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School, 14 murdered in San Bernardino, 9 murdered in Charleston and 6 murdered in Tucson.
Unhealthy Status
It’s been four years since undocumented youth were given some legal recognition in the country.
Letter to the Editor
Caterpillar sells specialized bulldozers that Israel weaponizes and uses to further the Occupation and expand settlements.
Dust Devil
The desert is quiet/Saguaros are dressed
Burnin’ Up
Grab some water, sunscreen and your bike to join BICAS for their 3rd annual Hottest Day of the Year Ride.
Brewing Bros: Ermanos
In general, dishes seem to be on the right track flavor-wise, but Ermanos is a bar first.
Letter to the Editor
As the project progresses, let’s keep working on making Tucson “green” as well as growing.
Take the Queer Detour
Mapping Q, an award-winning community arts education program invites LGTBQ youth to explore local museums.
Police Dispatch
A small clash over a girl, plus a simple pair of missing sunglasses—only possibly stolen—caused a big brouhaha and full police investigation.
Bye-Bye Birdie
A local birding hotspot along the Rillito River between Alvernon Way and Swan Road has recently been destroyed, causing some members of the local Tucson birding community to express concern
