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KICK-ASS ANGELS. I used to have a blue, plastic, parking angel affixed to my dashboard until it melted one summer. That was about the greatest extent of my relationship to such an ethereal entity. Like many East Coast, urban, Taurus realists, I’m about as spiritual as I can get, given my obvious handicaps. But that…
The Birthright Stuff
Local Jews watched from Israel as the war with Iraq unfolded.
Soundbites
FAMILIAR FACES: A San Francisco-based trio will perform in town this week, but locals will likely recognize the band’s members from their associations with Tucson bands past and present. Roma 79–the name is taken from a rather obscure reference from the DVD version of This Is Spinal Tap–comprises drummer Aaron Bonsall, singer/bassist Jeremy Patfield and…
Interview With a Human Shield
Gaza Strip activist Lora Gordon speaks about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Rhythm & Views
It’s been three years since the Jayhawks last, Smile, was released on Columbia/Sony, which as it turns out is about an average gap between efforts for the Minneapolis-based roots rockers. In between then and now, lead singer and songwriter Gary Louris has recorded and performed with founding member Mark Olson (fueling idle speculation that the…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Oldies But Goodies
The Loft’s “Cinematheque” offers classic films that were meant to be seen on the big screen.
The Skinny
A TUSD stripper update, and more!
Dance Mix
Tucson hosts two diverse dance companies that offer a taste of Israel and Americana.
Police Dispatch
Lucky Wasn’t Very Lucky West Orange Grove Road and North La Cholla Boulevard, May 5, 10:14 a.m. A Tucson woman believes her estranged husband threw women’s clothing all over her front yard and placed a dead rabbit at the foot of her mailbox, according to a report from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The woman…
Clueless
Invisible Theatre valiantly tries to close the gaps in an empty-headed murder mystery.
Teen Titan
Tucson Q&A with Nicole Cullen.
Rewards of the Road Trip
With pleasant service and delicious food, Jasper’s Food and Spirits is worth the jaunt.
Drinking Problem
Vandals strike at water stations designed to save migrant lives.
Flooding Eden
A new anthology remembers an enchanted landscape buried by progress.
Hung Up
New restrictions on telemarketing may damage Tucson’s economy.
It’s a Mediocre Movie
Take the folks behind “Ace Ventura” and throw in God, and this is what you get.
School’s Out
A judge says the Tanque Verde School District violated the Open Meeting Law.
An Amusing Retread
“The In-Laws” remake is fun, but it doesn’t stand up to the original.
Power of Attorney
Tucson’s lawyer lets us know what we can say in this year’s council races.
Bulldozers and Bullets
Notable local women mow down century-old mesquites, arm their sisters.
Tube Tops
Tom likes to watch.
Time to Stop and Think
A note from the editor.
City Week
Home Depot, it ain’t; a big mural project; a Play in a Day; quirky, yet simple, and more!
A Real Knockout
Pills pump potent punk.
