Run for President!
As JB points out, the new issue of includes Project White House, a chance for you to run for president of the United States. Turns out that you merely have to fill out a notarized nomination form to get on Arizona’s presidential primary in February, so we’re encouraging our readers to show that they’ve got…
Your Early Thanksgiving Present!
It’s a new issue of the Weekly, now online for your perusal. Read it; savor it; use it to run for president! Seriously! In any case, feel free to comment here on this week’s issue. And happy Thanksgiving!
Your Photo Radar Update for Wednesday, Nov. 21
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Wednesday, Nov. 21: 7 to 9 a.m.: At Sierra Middle School, 5800 Block S. Del Moral Boulevard 9 to 1:30 p.m.: On Valencia Road near Nogales Highway 2 to 4 p.m.: Hollinger Elementary School, 150 W. Ajo Way 4:30 to 8 p.m.:…
Weird Story of the Week
Well, maybe not, as the week is just beginning … My best friend’s brother died. He had been estranged from his family for about 30 years. He would pop up now and then with a phone call or e-mail, but as the years rolled by, he popped up less and less. About six weeks ago,…
Your Photo Radar Update for Tuesday, Nov. 20
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Tuesday, Nov. 20: 7 to 9 a.m.: On Golden Hills Road near Saddle Hills Road 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Speedway Boulevard near Silverbell Road 2 to 4 p.m.: School crossing on 10th Avenue at La Paz Street 4:30 to 8 p.m.:…
Your Photo Radar Update for Monday, Nov. 19
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Monday, Nov. 19: 7 to 9 a.m.: Hollinger Elementary School, 100 Block West Ajo Way 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: 300 Block North Euclid Avenue 2 to 4 p.m.: Lineweaver Elementary School, 400 Block South Bryant Avenue 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On Dodge…
Your Photo Radar Update for Saturday, Nov. 17
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Saturday, Nov. 17: 7 to 2 p.m.: On Golf Links Road near Kolb Road 2:30 to 8 p.m.: On Kolb Road near Speedway Boulevard
Spreading Her Wings
Remember Kyla Ebbert, the young lady who was told she couldn’t fly on a Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Tucson because her outfit was too revealing? She ended up on the Today show and eventually got an apology and free flight tickets from Southwest. (I also benefited because Southwest announced it was having…
Your Photo Radar Update for Friday, Nov. 16
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Friday, Nov. 16: 7 to 9 a.m.: The Safford Elementary School crossing on North Sixth Avenue 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Speedway Boulevard near Silverbell Road 2 to 4 p.m.: Tolson Elementary School, 1000 S. Greasewood Road 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On Nogales…
And You Thought the Arizona Legislature Was Bad
Kentucky lawmakers are tackling global warming. If, by tackling, you mean dismissing the whole idea. Doesn’t sound like they’ve gotten the memo on sustainability yet. John Cheves of the Lexington Herald-Leader brings us this news: Global warming is a myth concocted by former Vice President Al Gore, the United Nations, Hollywood and the news media,…
Some Late-Breaking Events
Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our Nov. 15 issue. We recommend calling event organizers to check for any last-minute changes. Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8 to 9 p.m. Tucson International Airport, Welcome Lounge B 7250 S. Tucson Blvd. Live at TIA. Oscar Contreras performs songs in Spanish…
Give Someone or Something the Boot!
A note from the editor.
Holiday Crashers
This cinematic bomb proves that not everything about Christmas is merry
Style Primer
Local fashion experts say that this fall, bright and gaudy is in!
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Now Showing at Home
“Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who,” “Metalocalypse: Season One,” “Help!”
Old Images
Legendary photos and the materials behind them impress in an otherwise stale show at the CCP
Coverage Crisis
A state-backed program that helps small businesses offer insurance faces a tenuous future
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Get Your Game On
While this season may lack last year’s new systems, there are plenty of new titles to keep gamers happy
The Light and the Dark
Meet Jacob Warner, an artist who found salvation behind bars
Rock That Swings
Page Hamilton and his new Helmet lineup still perform the band’s classics
How Tom Miller Learned English
The intro to a new book featuring essays from Latinos on life and language
Fun With Funds
TUSD officials say everything’s on track regarding the 2004 bond package
Honky-Tonk Hero
Teddy Thompson reinterprets the old-school country classics
Top Ten in Books
Antigone Books best-sellers for the week
Foothills Fight
Developments near Skyline and Swan make DeGrazia officials, area residents wince
Music in a Box
If you have the cash, you can buy one of these special collections
Cortez Cuisine
San Carlos Grill offers Mexican that’s flavorful, but not too spicy
Sewer Saga
An aging Pima County plant raises questions
Soundbites
FOR NICK Benefit shows always come saddled with a mixed bag of emotions: You’re glad to feel like you’re doing your part, but you wish the whole thing didn’t have to happen in the first place. This week brings a trio of benefit shows worth your time, effort and donations. Anyone who’s heard the work…
Noshing Around
Thanksgiving Giving The Community Food Bank has a high demand for canned meats, vegetables, soups, cereal and peanut butter to be dropped off at all Fry’s, U-Store It and vehicle-emissions locations; Tucson Coin; and JOLT Radio, 4433 E. Broadway Blvd. In December, Bashas’ will accept food donations. Humane Sustainability is the theme for Elixer Coffee…
Local Shopping Adventure!
Independent stores offer a huge variety of holiday gift possibilities
Nine Questions
Raul Michel
The Skinny
STUMBLEWATCH ’07: TRIPPING-ACROSS-THE-FINISH-LINE EDITION The earth didn’t exactly move with last week’s election, but there’s some dust settling. Let’s look over the nearly final numbers and answer the questions you’d be asking if you were as smart as us. Hey, that Proposition 200 sure went down like the Hindenburg. More than seven out of every…
Live
Stars, Andrew Collberg, Rialto Theatre, Thursday, Nov. 8
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Rhythm & Views
On “Gimme More,” the first track on Britney Spears’ new album, producer Danja smirks, “Bet you didn’t see this one coming.” True, sir. Blackout is a fantastic dance album, and I most certainly did not see that coming. My feelings about Spears the human being tend to run hot and cold–hot in denunciation and cold…
Media Watch
CK Is Out at Hot 98.3
Rhythm & Views
Unfairly tagged as a Latin-only bar band, Tucson-by-way-of-Nogales’ The Jons’ 2002 stunning debut, Wine at the Hilltop, showed the group had depth and talent beyond the norm for their age. Barely breaking the 20-minute mark, the EP left fans wanting more, and this week, the Jons are re-releasing the CD as a near-hour-long version with…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Milagritos Perez-Dalis
Top Ten in Music
Toxic Ranch Records top sales for the week
Danehy
The music young people listen to today has made Tom’s bizkit limp
Police Dispatch
No Noose Is Good News East Camino Juan Paisano, Oct. 19, 4:42 p.m. An apparently drug-addled 20-year-old man threatened suicide, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report. The sheriff’s department was informed of the situation by the subject himself, who called and told the dispatcher that he was going to hurt himself, saying, “I…
Insight Into the Sexes
‘Defending the Caveman’ humorously highlights gender differences without descending into sexism
O’Sullivan
If it is wrong to waterboard, why is it right to dissect frogs?
Pick of the Week
Better With Time
Rhythm & Views
This record is so well-executed, it begs the question: “Who are these guys?” From the get-go, it’s clear this is neither a traditional bluegrass group nor a bunch of super studs brought together to trade licks. Instead, what the Rangers are is an actual band. They are so comfortable and adept at anticipating every quick…
Guest Commentary
Tucson needs to stop the indignation and become more water-conscious, before it’s too late
Trippy and Engaging
‘Cremaster 2’ shows that film is seemingly without limits
Rise of the Downtrodden
‘Stones in His Pockets’ turns discontent, exploitation into a funny, positive experience
¡Ask a Mexican!
Is Lou Dobbs right that close to 80 hospitals in California have been closed down because of illegals?
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Awesome Operetta
Arizona Repertory shines in its production of the oft-altered ‘Candide’
