The New Issue
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I Have a Question
Why don’t cool things like this happen in Tucson?
Your Photo Radar Update for Thursday, Nov. 15
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Thursday, Nov. 15: 7 to 9 a.m.: School crossing at Escalante Road near Prudence Road 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Kolb Road near Escalante Road 2 to 4 p.m.: Near Henry Elementary School on Harrison Road near Fifth Street 4:30 to 8 p.m.:…
Opening Pandora’s Box
As long as we’re talking about music, I thought I’d mention that I finally got around to checking out Pandora.com. (Yeah, I know, all you cool kids already know all about it, but there are some squares still reading the blog.) Anyways, for those who aren’t familiar with it: Pandora is a project of the…
Your Photo Radar Update for Wednesday, Nov. 14
The Tucson Police Department will be in the following areas on Wednesday, Nov. 14: 7 to 9 a.m.: School crossing on Pima Street near Sarnoff Drive 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Golf Links Road between Swan Road and Aviation Parkway 2 to 4 p.m.: Elementary school crossing on 22nd Street near Treat Avenue 4:30 to…
No Hail Storm, Just Neko and Me
The last time I tried to see Neko Case perform was in May 2006 at the Gorge Amphitheatre, not far from where I lived in Wenatchee, Wash. You see, my son’s preschool co-op had a fundraising booth at the Gorge selling beer throughout the concert season. It proved a great way for children to take…
Tucson’s Vero Amore Pizza on National TV
If you’re weight conscious, could pizza really be a healthy choice? A contestant on NBC’s The Biggest Loser chose her favorite pizza restaurant for healthy food right here in Tucson. The crew from The Biggest Loser filmed for 2 1/2 hours at the locally owned and operated Vero Amore. The exact date that the show will…
Your Photo Radar Update for Tuesday, Nov. 13
The Tucson Police Department will be in the following areas on Tuesday, Nov. 13: 7 to 9 a.m.: CE Rose ELementary School, 710 W. Michigan St. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: On Grant Road between Oracle Road and Interstate 10 2 to 4 p.m.: Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St. 4:30 to 8…
Your Photo Radar Update for Monday, Nov 12
As noted in the comments … the Tucson Police Department will not be deploying their photo-radar van today, because it is Veterans Day (observed).
Disc Bliss
If there is one thing I haven’t lost as I’ve gotten older, it’s that euphoria I feel when I get new music. The emotion and every ritual involved continue to this day. Don’t you remember that feeling of buying new music when you were a kid? That time is different for everyone. For me, I was 10-11 years…
Your Photo Radar Update for Saturday, Nov. 10
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Saturday, Nov. 10: 9 to 2 p.m.: On Wetmore Road near Oracle Road 2:30 to 8 p.m.: On Valencia Road near Campbell Avenue
Cabin Fever
The smooth-talking residents of Monolog Cabin are sharing more tall tales of personal humiliation tomorrow night at Hotel Congress. If you’ve never seen one of their shows, it’s an hysterical evening with some of Tucson’s best story-tellers, including screenwriter Steve Barancik and occasional TW contributor Sean Murphy. The show starts at 7 p.m. Saturday night…
Your Photo Radar Update for Friday, Nov. 9
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Friday, Nov. 9: 7 to 9 a.m.: Whitmore Elementary School, 5330 E. Glenn St. 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Craycroft Road near Fifth Street 2 to 4 p.m.: LM Prince Elementary School, 125 E. Prince Road 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On 22nd…
What a Difference Four Years Make
I was just cruising the Weekly’s past issues trying to come up with a never-used person, place or thing to run out of town for the 2007 edition when I came across… Rodney Glassman who was run out of town in 2003 by the late, great reporter Chris Limberis. Chris, if you’re up there still reading…
Just Where Did I Put That Pesky Law?
After listening to the radio news, I’m toying with the idea of asking my lawyering husband to give up fighting for people, because I understand now: In the new post-Sept. 11 world we’ve created, we don’t need laws. Just ask Michael B. Mukasey who was just given a nod of approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee to…
Some Late-Breaking Events
Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our Nov. 8 print issue. We recommend calling event organizers to check for last-minute changes in location, time, price, etc. Saturday, Nov. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. Wild Oats 3360 E. Speedway Blvd. Thanksgiving Meals Tasting Event. Sample side dishes, including…
Your Photo Radar Update for Thursday, Nov. 8
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Thursday, Nov. 8: 7 to 9 a.m.: Gridley Middle School, 350 S. Harrison Road 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On 22nd Street near Pantano Road 2 to 4 p.m.: Reynolds Elementary School, 7450 E. Stella Road 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On Kolb Road…
Info for High School Journos and BOT Winners!
A note from the editor.
Rhythm & Views
For a band like Architecture in Helsinki, the word “unfocused” is not pejorative. So why the intense focus on Places Like This? Gone are both the stumbling looseness and pleasant vicissitudes that made 2005’s In Case We Die a small gem. In their place, frontman Cameron Bird seems to have fallen head over heels for…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Rhythm & Views
Aside from its title, the coolest thing about this collection of old country standards is the way in which it came about. Although hardly a household name, Mac Wiseman is quite well-known around country and bluegrass circles. Apparently, he was also known to John Prine. After Nashville producer Cowboy Jack Clement encouraged Prine to reach…
Tucson on Two Wheels
The participants in the Tuesday Night Bike Ride want to build community — and the police to leave them alone
Dramatic Comedy
Beowulf Alley looks to get back on track with the acclaimed ‘Stones in His Pockets’
Water Ways
Is it time the feds cleaned up their act?
Rhythm & Views
Remember “Buffalo Stance”? Neneh Cherry rapping about gigolos and “smokin’, not cokin'”? Remember the promise that Cherry made of a different kind of female rap/dance artist–an outsider who fused musical styles while refusing to participate in ass-shaking “fly girl” antics? So do I. I also remember Cherry’s career fizzling soon after she ruled the charts.…
Depot Delays
Design of the new Greyhound terminal keeps getting pushed back due to funding questions
Dance All-Pros
As some stars take temporary leave, another star helps kick off Ballet Tucson’s new season
Historic Detours
A program seeks to designate parts of Arizona as National Heritage Areas
After the Move
The Open Studio Tour features displaced ex-Steinfeld residents in their new homes
Pick of the Week
Downtown Jazz
The Skinny
PRE-POST- ELECTION ANALYSIS The polls were closing a few hours after we were scheduled to go to press, so we’re unable to offer final election notes. But we know how you love our post-election breakdown, so we’re offering a little feature we like to call Choose Your Own Analysis. Here’s how it works: We’ve got…
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Media Watch
Bob Lee Gets Hall of Fame Nod
Restlessness of Soul
William Kittredge lovingly writes about the common man and the fading American West
Passable Entertainment
Washington and Crowe shine in the well-directed ‘American Gangster,’ but the movie’s merely decent
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Scott Brick
Orient in the Southeast
Kyo Sushi/Chinese Combo: fine if near Rita Ranch; not worth the drive if anywhere else
Quaint Chats
‘Lions for Lambs’ features too many talking heads and not enough action
Police Dispatch
He Fought the Law UA Area, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. A policeman helping stop a game-time fight was drawn into a fight of his own by an enraged bystander, according to a UA Police Department report. After responding to a conflict during a football game at Arizona Stadium, the officer began to assist by keeping…
Noshing Around
Military Appreciation Golden Corral restaurants will offer a free dinner to U.S. veterans and active-duty members on Monday, Nov. 12. This is the restaurant chain’s sixth annual thank you to our nation’s heroes. Golden Corral restaurants are located in Tucson at 4380 E. 22nd St., 715 E. Wetmore Road and 6385 S. Midvale Park Road;…
Now Showing at Home
“Fido,” “The Sarah Silverman Program: Season One,” and “Ratatouille”
By the Roots
Old Crow Medicine Show extracts the sound of classic American music
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Vocal Qualities
Sonya Kitchell, at the age of 18, finds herself touring with the legendary Herbie Hancock
Danehy
My friend is gone, three decades too early
Soundbites
CALMING SEAS The biggest touring season in recent memory seems to be slowing down a bit, if not exactly coming to a halt. This week, we’ll mostly focus attention on goings-on by local performers. NEKO FOR A CAUSE First up, though, we’d like to mention a show worthwhile in both content and cause. If you…
Tuttle
Once again, the lure of a red-eye flight draws me in
Nine Questions
Kelly Woods
Guest Commentary
Transgender Day of Remembrance is on Nov. 20
Live
Tegan and Sara, Northern State, Rialto Theatre, Thursday, Nov. 1
¡Ask a Mexican!
A long excuse to seek the Mexican’s blessing to bash his raza.
Top Ten in Music
Zip’s Music and Video top sales for the week
