

Rhythm & Views
What can be Written about Fugazi that hasn’t already been said? The all-ages, $5 shows; the refusal to sell merchandise; the embodiment of a true DIY ethic; and don’t forget amazing live performances! If you passed up the rare opportunity to see them last April at the sardine-packed Rialto Theatre, you made what, in the…
Balancing Act
As the city’s budget gets squeezed, Mayor Bob Walkup has got a proposition for you.
Landscape and Myth
A UA retrospective covers all the ground in the career of beloved Tucson artist Bruce McGrew.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Book ‘Em
Bob Sorenson takes reservations, but no prisoners, at ATC.
The Skinny
Councilwoman Kathleen Dunbar doesn’t want to hear any more outbursts, so maybe she should muzzle her hubby… Green lights in Supervisor Elias’ office… and more!
Clearing the Eire
Maureen Dezell and Tom Hayden honestly explore what it means to be both Irish and American.
Flow Job
The mayor walks on water, or is it just magic?
Bloody Decent Film
Oi! Those lovable limeys admirably pull off a soccer-hooligan remake of ‘The Longest Yard.’
‘Don’t Hit a Cow, Ma’am’
Writer loses her car when she unwittingly gives a cow a ride on Rodeo Day.
Welcoming the Train
The big news in Tucson on ‘the 17th of Ireland,’ 1880, was the arrival of the railroad.
Perfect Guinness
The second annual quest for the Tucson bar that pours the best of the world’s best. It’s a mission of love.
March Musings
In the hoop dreams of incipient springtime dance endless visions of tall young men cutting down nylon nets.
Irish
A note from the editor.
City Week
Soprano Renée Fleming… Greyhound rescue… Volkssport … Aboriginal women’s art… and more!
Cheap Thrills
Fun things to do that won’t cost a fortune.
Soundbites
The Sadies vs. Richmond Fontaine… singer/songwriter Josh Rouse visits Plush… Kingsbury Manx performs at Club Congress… and more!
Positive I.D.
Four artists take different paths to mastery of human form and identity.
Fire It Up
The manly art of performance grilling finds a new showcase at Sakura West.
Hybrid Grooves
Local sextet Chango Malo doesn’t monkey around when exploring the nexus of ska, punk, funk and rock.






