Pick
Eric Slabiak of Les Yeux Noirs
Track Twins
Mountain View High School’s Emily and Valerie McGregor are about to embark on a most excellent adventure.
Soundbites
BLENDED: In case you haven’t seen it by now, be sure to at least browse a copy of the May issue of Blender magazine at your nearest Safeway. The issue ranks the “20 Most Rock & Roll Towns in the U.S.A,” and sandwiched between No. 17 (Knoxville, Tenn.) and No. 19 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) lies…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Rhythm & Views
New Zealand has many things going for it: The Lord of the Rings movies were filmed there, they have kiwi fruits and birds named after the fruits and Maoris. It’s also the home of Tall Dwarfs, who have been writing songs in the vein of Jad Fair, XTC and Momus since 1981, recording solely using…
The Skinny
Flow job update; the GOP, campaigning and the war; Clean Elections fun, heroes quieted too soon, and more!
Ride an Old Paint
The decorated fiberglass Ponies del Pueblo go way beyond the concept of “equestrian statue.”
Capital Crapshoot
WE’RE SURE HE’S WORTH EVERY PENNY The state pays $441,000 to settle a claim filed by a staffer who said he was libeled by Arizona Corporation Commissioner Jim Irvin. Since his re-election last November, Irvin has also been hit with a $60 million punitive judgment in a civil case regarding a gas company merger and…
True Grit
After some obstacles, Irene’s Dinner Theater admirably presents its first production.
Police Dispatch
Driver’s License Swap East Speedway Boulevard and North Campbell Avenue, April 22, 11:30 p.m. When a bar bouncer told a UA student his license was fake, the student grabbed a real license the bouncer was holding and ran away, a University of Arizona Police report stated. The Dirtbags bouncer told Officer Maciborski that he explained…
Gallery in the Spotlight
DeGrazia’s Gallery tries to forge ahead after years of conflict.
Limited Access
Security measures at City Hall add restrictive measures that some say are unnecessary.
Bitchin’ Babagannouge
Sinbad’s serves fine food in a beautiful atmosphere. We recommend walking there.
No Peace in the Valley
The battle over a high school in the Tanque Verde school district rages on.
Noshing Around
What’s New? · Arizona Ale House Twenty-four kinds of beer on tap, a rainbow of drink specials and 106 items on the vast menu are just a few of the reasons why you might be hanging out here starting May 8. Locally owned by the Cook family, it’s supposed to be a casual, friendly place…
Options Overload
Our society’s belief in “choice” as a hallowed ideal is a dangerous thing.
Southwestern Collage
Swain Wolfe blends archeology and adventure with lively characters in his latest work.
Entitled to Nothing
Your right to have what you want only goes so far.
Breath of Fresh Air
“A Mighty Win” is a sad, funny movie that’s finely executed. Too bad it isn’t longer.
Typo Terrors
A note from the editor.
X-Linked
United, multi-faced characters and lots of action make “X2” a worthy sequel.
City Week
Awash with the Middle East, composing, and more!
Metaphysical Master
Tucson Q&A with Stephanie Ann Stevens.
The Doctor Is In
The Arizona Medical Board allows a psychiatrist with a troubled history to return to work.
Open Space Case
Will county voters be asked to approve a $250 million bond for preservation this November?
Monster Mash
Saxophone colossus Evan Parker performs in Tucson.
