Election Reflections
So, I have to admit meeting and talking with Mike Hayes for this week’s cover story made me think about the growing distrust people of Pima County have regarding elections. Nov. 4 is right around the corner. Today, Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry issued a memo today to the Supes on all precautions taking place…
Got Milk?
This Swiss restaurant owner wants to make sure adults get breastfed, too. No worries – not the old fashioned way, but in the food he prepares (sauces and stuff). I’d like to find out if he’s still open for business. He mentions he started cooking with human milk when his daughter was born. You know,…
Another New Issue!
The latest Weekly is now online for your reading pleasure. Enjoy and feel free to comment here.
Betty White: Comedic Goddess
Betty got down and dirty on Craig’s show recently.
Invest In Our Kids: Vote Yes
The folks with Prop 403 have put together a video that gets to the heart of the tax initiative with faces of some great local kids. Hopefully its message is enough to melt the hearts of anyone out there still wondering if they should support the TUSD override or thinks it foolish to pay more…
Dr. K Goes Electric!
Our old friend Dr. Knowledge, whose poetry has graced the back of TW for many years now, is expanding his audience to the whole wide world by moving to the TW blog. Here’s his first installment, about a certain Alaskan governor: She’s No Brunette On that you can bet. And she’s no redhead either. For…
What the Heck?
Came across this photo and I had to wonder? What is the Republican Presidential Candidate doing? The winner gets absolutely nothing, but a lot of laughs.
Joe Schmoe
So news this AM is that Joe The Plumber makes $40,000 a year, his boss doesn’t plan on selling his business anytime soon and owes back takes of $1,200 (which doesn’t really freak me out considering how many millions in tax breaks we gives the corporates each year – yes bailout). But I just keep…
Little Sarah Speaks… And Dances
This is so terrible, yet so good… so very very good.
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Bristol’s Baby Shower
Bristol, daughter of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is getting married to the father of her unborn son and Maria Miranda in Cleveland, Ohio is throwing her a baby shower. The event is this Sunday October 19th, at the Prosperity Social Club in Treemont at 3:30 pm. I know most of us won’t be able…
Crazy Punishment
The state continues the dubious practice of placing mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement
Nine Questions
Mike Superhero
The Wheels of Justice
The county’s crime rate and spending are big topics in the races for county attorney and sheriff
Guitar Heroes
Albert Lee drops in to Tucson to perform with his friend Mark Insley
Double Down
Democrats try to keep one House seat–and perhaps take a second–in Legislative District 26
Live
Cuchillo, Naim Amor, Club Congress, Monday, Oct. 13
The Skinny
DRINKING PROBLEM In light of the city of Tucson’s budget crunch, Councilman Steve Leal has proposed a new tax on alcohol–perhaps a nickel a drink, or a few pennies on the sale of every six-pack. Leal says that alcohol causes numerous social problems, so drinkers should pay a little more to cover those costs. He…
Rhythm & Views
Toxic Holocaust (of Portland, Ore.) may have unveiled the most polished post-apocalyptic metal release of 2008, but Michigan’s Wastelander offers the most inspired with the no-budget, yet ferocious Wardrive, 11 tracks combining thrash, punk, black metal and tape-recorded excerpts from crazed AM-radio Christian-apocalypse broadcasters. How “no budget”? Well, the drums sound like cardboard boxes, and…
Scramblewatch
SLIP SLIDING AWAY Republican John McCain is on the comeback trail! McCain unveiled a new campaign earlier this week focused on his experience, promising that he wouldn’t make any more mistakes and letting Barack Obama know that he was going to “whip his you-know-what” in this week’s debate. “My friends,” declared McCain, “we’ve got ’em…
Rhythm & Views
Ever since his power-pop masterpiece Girlfriend in 1991, rocker Matthew Sweet has suffered–perhaps unjustly–from perennial comparisons to that landmark album. On the other hand, many of us who love the melodic melancholy of that recording still yearn for Sweet to make a record that matches it. He’s come close once or twice, but has never…
Media Watch
Locals Edgy After ‘East Valley Tribune’ Layoffs
Top Ten in Music
Toxic Ranch Records top sales for the week
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Malia Uhatafe
Rhythm & Views
Chuck Berry once liked doo-doo play. Elvis died on the toilet. R. Kelly might’ve peed on somebody. Rock and/or roll has a long lineage of scatological references–and Blowfly is here to make sure you don’t forget it. Clarence Reid, aka Blowfly, wrote songs for a lot of people in the ’60s and ’70s. He also…
Police Dispatch
If the Puppy Could Talk South Palo Verde Road, Sept. 17, 10:10 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies discovered the remnants of a Web-based prostitution ring at a local motel, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report. Deputies were called to the Holiday Inn and met with a somewhat evasive reportee, who explained that he went to…
Forked Paths
Two fantastic local productions depict characters heading toward life’s crossroads
Pick of the Week
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Big Apple Invasion
New York dance luminaries come to town, both to support Ballet Tucson’s opener and take the stage at Centennial Hall
Danehy
How will certain ne’er-do-wells take advantage of the economic doldrums?
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
O’Sullivan
Going through a Tucson summer is a lot like going through childbirth
Moody Exploration
The restored version of a 1961 movie following Native Americans in L.A. offers an experience in film textures
Shadows and Light
Two Native American poets complement each other with contrasting sensibilities
Guest Commentary
Tohono O’odham leaders need to tackle the moral question of water and responsibility
Covert Chaos
‘Body of Lies’ makes no sense at times, but the action and the acting make it fun and exciting
Mixed Views
Signature Grill at the JW Marriott Starr Pass offers a blend of delights and disappointments
¡Ask a Mexican!
Brave men don’t belong to any one country.
Now Showing at Home
“Psycho: Special Edition,” “The Incredible Hulk: Three-Disc Special Edition,” and “The Cult of Cartman: Revelations”
Noshing Around
The Return of Amereno’s Little Italy After being closed for almost two years, this former eastside establishment has reopened in midtown at 2933 E. Grant Road. Victor Amereno opened the eatery in 1998 but has since moved back East, leaving management to Jaqueline Piikkila. She has the same chef and menu, including the pollo scarpariello:…
Shameless Self-Promotion
A note from the editor.
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Soundbites
A VERITABLE CORNUCOPIA Fall’s harvest is bringing us such a mighty bounty this week that I’ll do my best here to forgo the long-winded stuff in attempt to be as inclusive as possible. Let’s get started, shall we? ROOTSY TROUBADOUR Remember when you were going through that awkward stage in junior high, checking your pubes…
Extra-Special Interests
A look at who’s really paying for this year’s crop of props
Free Samples
Mashup king Girl Talk is becoming a pop-collage master
