A Spankin’ New Issue
In this crappy-assed economy, there’s one thing you can count on: a fresh and lively new issue of the Weekly each week! The new issue is here, online and ready for your perusal. Feel free to comment on its contents on this post.
Garbage Palin Kids
Here’s something making its way around the blogs. When I saw this, my innocent memories of first grade instantly collided with the current mess we’ve made for ourselves. Ouch.
Election Results!
Stuff to look for in Arizona’s results: — With East Coast returns looking good (but not conclusive) for Obama … does he actually have a shot of taking Arizona? — Will LD27 and LD30 go more Democratic, possibly helping the Dems take the Arizona state House? — Some ballot props could be close. Will the…
Elections Integrity Gets Memo-d
Yesterday, Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry issued a 22-page memo to the Pima County Board of Supervisors regarding all questions and allegations raised by election-integrity activists at last month’s canvas meeting. For the first time, the county addresses Noel Day, a former elections-division employee who said he saw other elections-division employees counting votes in the…
Gov. Palin, I Knew Dan Quayle and You’re No …
The vice presidential debates are always far more entertaining than the presidential pretend battles. Remember when Bentsen kicked Quayle’s ass. Now days, he’d be a good VP to ask, “What does a vice president do?” But Biden/Palin was a jewel. Oy, Biden is getting old, and Palin looked hot. But I’m not so sure if…
I Kissed a Doll
I just know someone in my office is going to be thrilled to know there is now a Katy Perry doll–you know, the woman famous now for torturing us with “I Kissed a Girl,” and “Ur So Gay.” Integrity Toys is to blame and is selling the doll for $50. It has a gold minidress…
The Skinny
INVESTIGATION PERSUASION The last time we brought you news about the Pima County elections-integrity debacle, we left some election-integrity activists whining about lynching references and jokes about MRI machines. Hey, election-integrity peeps: A sense of humor is a good thing, the last time we checked. Why don’t y’all consider developing one? Meanwhile, the Pima County…
Soundbites
CASH OUT? Hopefully by the time you read this, U.S. dollars will still be a viable means for gaining entry to the many musical options this week. And to be honest, this week is one of the slower ones in an awfully busy concert season, so you might want to bear that in mind and…
Media Watch
KTTU Channel 18 Unintentionally Tests Digital Transfer
Nine Questions
Dave Burke
Scramblewatch
TALES OF SUSPENSE Republican John McCain grabbed the media spotlight last week when he announced that he was suspending his campaign until the nation’s economic crisis was sorted out, although by “suspending the campaign,” he appeared to mean that he was just canceling an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman. McCain vowed to…
Live
Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, Rialto Theatre, Tuesday, Sept. 23
Police Dispatch
Sees Red, Threatens Black and Blue South Camino De Oeste, Sept. 2, 5:57 p.m. A disgruntled mother overreacted to a possible crayon theft, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report. A sheriff’s deputy was called to the residence of a young boy and girl, who said that after getting off their school bus that…
Rhythm & Views
Giant Sand are not only back with a new record, but way back; proVISIONS is stellar from start to finish, a consistent, assured work that includes some of Howe Gelb’s strongest original material. “Giant Sand is a mood,” Gelb says, but it’s more like a parallel universe–an endless sun- and moon-drenched desert, full of all…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Gale Welter
Rhythm & Views
It’s been 10 years since Monterey, Mexico’s Plastilina Mosh garnered buzz on both sides of the border with their genre-mashing, electro-hip-hop-rock debut, Aquamosh. The duo of Jonaz Gonzalez and Alejandro Rosso rocked the mic like a Spanglish-speaking, two-headed Beck–or a four-legged Beastie Boys. But save for a sophomore release, a greatest-hits collection and the studio…
Danehy
Meet Dewayne ‘Ben’ Bennett, a lovable, semi-believable storyteller
Pick of the Week
Analyzing Addiction
Rhythm & Views
Tucson’s wonderful Molehill Orkestrah makes a mountain of music with origins varying from the Middle East to the Balkans, from the Mediterranean and the gypsy diaspora. On its third full-length CD, the septet proves what a small, and joyous, musical world we live in, performing original compositions, as well as mutated versions of traditionals from…
O’Sullivan
Cath tries to focus on local issues as she battles anemia
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Top Ten in Music
Zia Records top sales for the week
Guest Commentary
Learn about the latest research during National Mental Illness Awareness Week
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
Needlessly Murky
‘Wait Until Dark’ is redeemed by the performance of lead Dallas Thomas–but some other actors can’t quite keep up
Our Recommendations
A note from the editor.
Season Premieres
The works of hundreds of artists will be displayed throughout downtown as part of Saturday’s ‘The Big Picture’
Family-Friendly Thriller
Johnny D. Boggs’ ‘Killstraight’ introduces a new Comanche hero
¡Ask a Mexican!
Why do Mexican women hate Spanish women?
A Game and Good Eats
Native New Yorker is a chain joint, but there’s no denying its ample charms
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Noshing Around
New: On a Roll Sushi After a year of being victimized by Murphy’s Law, Dominic and Teresa Moreno opened On a Roll last week at 63 E. Congress St. With more than 60 seats, the downtown restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from lunch until 10 p.m. on weekdays, with hours extended until 2 a.m.…
Our 2008 Endorsements
Your ballot could make a big difference in this election–and here are our voting recommendations
Miserable Mess
Aside from one great scene, this Spike Lee wannabe epic disappoints in every way
Achieving Equality
LGBT employees at the UA get domestic-partner benefits in the same week that an influential colleague says goodbye
Tragically Unhip
Michael Cera and Kat Dennings are fantastic in ‘Nick and Norah’–but then there’s the vomit-gum
The Other Mission
Tumacacori National Historic Park celebrates its 100th anniversary with a new museum and big plans
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Ambassadors of Safety
Local lifeguards take skills and goodwill to India
Now Showing at Home
“How the West Was Won (Blu-Ray),” “Cool Hand Luke (Blu-Ray),” and “30 Rock: Season 2 “
Censored!
It’s Banned Books Week–a topic which some Vail students know all too well
Melodic Noise
A Place to Bury Strangers aims to give fans a mind-altering experience
