Jewish Relations
John Peck, 52, is the senior vice president of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona. A Tucson native, he is in charge of community planning, communications and community relations for the federation. He’s well-known around town; in his previous career, he worked for Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc., for 18 years, retiring in 1991 as the managing…
Shock of La Noue
Eclectic, inscrutable mixed-media paintings at TMA dare to be beautiful.
Police Dispatch
A Neighbor’s Tail Tale East Cloud Road and North Sabino Canyon Road, March 5, 10:40 a.m. Somebody cut two horses’ tails while their owner was on vacation, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report stated. When the horse owner returned home, she reportedly noticed that the hair around both horses’ tails had be cut about halfway…
Noshing Around
Long Live the Pope’s Pillow OK, admit it. When Da Vinci’s changed ownership a few months ago, you were worried that the Pope’s Pillow would disappear like your favorite products sometime do at Trader Joe’s. Not so. The new owner, Alberto Gallo, and chef Carlo Bruno have every intention of keeping the beloved towering dessert…
Under One Roof
A local homeless relief organization reorganizes into a super-agency.
Long Live the Kingfisher
Late-night eats and drinks at the popular joint can make for a happy night.
Role Model
A TUSD assistant high school principal was in trouble with drugs a mere five years ago.
Adventures in Filmmaking
“Lost in La Mancha” shows what happens when a movie falls apart–but it shows a little too much.
This Land Is Our Land
A move is afoot to extend–and even increase–fees to access public lands.
Café Nostalgia
Cuban-born poet Virgil Suárez serves up rich poems about the immigrant experience and our own search for home.
Give War a Chance!
The anti-war protesters get all the ink–but those in favor of the war are more prevalent.
Illegal Drugs
Some Tucsonan seniors are using the Internet to get prescriptions inexpensively filled overseas.
Consumer Concern
Small Tucson businesses–except for those selling war-related wares–say the conflict has hurt them.
Prayer for Tucson
Maybe some regular prayer could help solve numerous Old Pueblo problems.
Tucson and the War Biz
Since some of Tucson’s largest employers are linked to defense, the area could reap an economic windfall.
Bush-League Baseball
By canceling their opening series in Japan, baseball players showed what cretins they are.
Food Not Bombs
An interview with Keith McHenry.
War Issues
A note from the editor.
War Is Hell, But Dining Shouldn’t Be
Despite a few incidents, most Tucson restaurant operators say war hasn’t affected them.
Soundbites
AMERICAN GOTH: It’s easy to forget that Ministry began life as a cheesy synth-pop duo, but the fact remains that the band’s first album, 1983’s With Sympathy (Arista), had more in common with Depeche Mode and the Thompson Twins than Laibach and Throbbing Gristle. But say what you want about Paul Barker and head honcho…
Fear and Loafing
Despite promises of heightened security, nothing seems different in Nogales.
Love Conquers All
It doesn’t take a U.N. resolution for Stuttgart Ballet’s “Romeo and Juliet” to unite nations.
Baghdad Blowback
Will the Bush Administration’s Iraq war haunt us for years to come?
Step Back
Choreographer Michael Uthoff returns to Tucson with a new troupe.
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
City Week
Anti-violence march… neighborhood dreams… walk for MS… delicious dating, and more!
Pictures of an Exhibition
Photos from the March 20 anti-war rally in Tucson by the Iraq Pledge of Resistance.
Pick
Poets Against the War
The Skinny
Fund for all, saving Kino, and more!
Dispatches From SXSW
Our Music Writers Give Their Two Cents on the War-Tinged Goings-on in Austin.
Capital Crapshoot
BACKGROUND CHATTER The Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down Rep. Randy Graf’s bill to block the Tucson City Council from requiring background checks on private firearm transactions at the Tucson Convention Center. Not to worry: Local elected officials lost interest in the issue months ago anyhow. BORED OF THE RINGS? On a 25-0 vote, the Senate…
Just Saying No to Activism
If music can’t help bring peace or justice, surely hope is the next best thing.
