Didn’t We Do This Same Thing About a Week Ago?
We call it Vol. 24, No. 36. You’ll call it the new issue of the Weekly! Feel free to post your comments-policy-worthy thoughts on the new issue here. Thanks!
Right on Time
A couple of weeks ago, in The Skinny, we predicted that Prop 200 architect John Kromko would file a lawsuit just before the election to get some last-minute attention. Sure enough …
Primavera Low on Bottled Water
This just in, from Primavera’s Sarah Murphy: We are really low on water again and all the homeless people still need it! Could you do the blog again and put a blurb in the paper? The address is 702 South Sixth and the phone number is 623-5111. Ask for Jenny or Richard.
Walkup vs. Croteau
In case you’re still trying to figure out who you want to vote for in the mayoral race: Last week’s great Walkup-Croteau debate is up at KUAT’s Web page. An warning to Ross: There’s no Hispanic candidate in the race, although Croteau does claim some Native American heritage, so that may help you decide which…
A Long Day in the Life of a Juror
I was at court from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. one day this week. Jury duty is not conducive to the self-employed or sole proprietors. I have clients coast to coast (Web copywriting), and when I don’t work, I don’t get paid. The courts will pay me a whopping $12 for my civic duty. I…
Your Photo Radar Update for Wednesday, Oct. 31
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Wednesday, Oct. 31: 7 to 9 a.m.: Hudlow Elementary School crossing on Kolb Road at Kingston Drive 9 to 2 p.m.: On Camino Seco near Escalante Road 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Mesquite Elementary, 9400 Block Rita Road 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On…
Your Photo Radar Update for Tuesday, Oct. 30
The Tucson Police Department’s photo radar van will be in the following areas on Tuesday, Oct. 30: 7 to 9 a.m.: School crossing on 10th Avenue at La Paz Street 9 to 2 p.m.: On 22nd Street near Starr Pass Boulevard 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Near Robison Elementary School, on Tucson Boulevard near 18th Street…
Glassman vs. Oien
It’s been so much fun talking about the Prop 200 debate on Arizona Illustrated that I thought I’d mention that tonight, Democrat Rodney Glassman will be facing off against Republican Lori Oien. They’re running for the Ward 2 seat, but everyone in the city gets to vote. Arizona Illustrated host Bill Buckmaster has invited me…
Save Media, Save the World
In the interest of needing a little saving myself, I’m putting a shout out for UA journalism professor Mort Rosenblum and his “Save the World” forum happening from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at J Bar, 3770 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson. Rosenblum will discuss his latest book, Escaping Plato’s Cave: How America’s Blindness to…
Your Photo Radar Update for Monday, Oct. 29
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Monday, Oct. 29: 7 to 9 a.m.: Duffy Elementary School, 5100 Block E. Fifth Street 9 to 2 p.m.: On Golf Links Road near Wilmot Road 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Vail Elementary School crossing, on Craycroft Road near 16th Street 4:30 to…
Water Sports
Hey, everybody! Watch Kromko vs. the whole wide world from last night’s Arizona Illustrated!
Your Photo Radar Update for Saturday, Oct. 27
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Saturday, Oct. 27: 9 to 2 p.m.: On Oracle Road near River Road 2 to 4:30 p.m.: On 22nd Street near Kolb Road
Correction to City Week Item: Electoral Debacle
In our Oct. 25 print issue, on Page 28, we highlight a lecture entitled “Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform.” The date and time printed is 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25. Yesterday afternoon, we received a call from a UA employee informing us that the correct date and time of the lecture is 7…
Here’s to Wishing the Whole World Was Quirky
A friend sent me this link to a Newsweek article on quirky children. I know that if I was in the doctor’s office or at my mom’s house, I’d be drawn to this story, secretly hoping it would solve a mystery my family has been wrestling with the past four years. I also reacted to…
Some Late-Breaking Events
Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our print issue: Friday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon Rincon Church 122 N. Craycroft Road Harvest Festival and Rummage Sale. Enjoy face painting, live music, crafts and food. Entrance fee is…
Mayoral Melee
It’s a City Hall brawl tonight on Arizona Illustrated! Mayor Bob Walkup with be debating his only opponent, Green Party candidate Dave Croteau. Joining anchor Bill Buckmaster is none other than me, Jim Nintzel. (Yes, this is shameless self-promotion.) The show airs at 6:30 p.m. and midnight on Channel 6. Tomorrow on Arizona Illustrated, we’ll…
Insider Look
The Phoenix New Times has an in-depth look at the crazy shit that went down in Marciopa County last week, including details about the arrests of executive editor Mike Lacey and CEO Jim Larkin. Check it out. Also, the judge in the case has released a whole bunch o’ records and transcripts from the grand…
Your Photo Radar Update for Friday, Oct. 26
The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Friday, Oct. 26: 7 to 9 a.m.: School crossing on 22nd Street near Treat Avenue 9 to 2 p.m.: On 22nd Street near Swan Road 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Roskruge Bilingual Middle School, 500 Block E. Sixth Street 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On…
Hello and Jagshemash
You might be interested in knowing that today, the country Kazakhstan is celebrating 17 years of sovereignty. I wouldn’t even mention this–considering we sit here in Tucson thousands of miles away from this country that stretches over Eurasia—-except for one thing: Many of you scurried to the theater as I did last year to watch…
Danehy
Tom’s gearing up for trick-or-treating at George Will’s house
Pick of the Week
From Graves to the Gallery
Remembering the Lost
ATC’s ‘Touch the Names’ brings to life real letters to those lost in the Vietnam War
Tuttle
Beware deceptive labels coming out of the mouths of politicians, the media
City Week
Our top picks of what to do and where to do it for the week.
Hippie Masquerade
‘Cactus Flower’ offers some insubstantial, amusing moments at LTW, but that’s about it
Guest Commentary
A new book continues the fight to end the war in Iraq
Brothers and Cultures
Wes Anderson adds a human touch to his usual arresting visuals in the impressive ‘Darjeeling Limited’
Moon Merriment
A year after all hell broke loose, GLOW is back with promises of being better than ever
¡Ask a Mexican!
Why do so many of my peers assume I must have low self-esteem just because I’m dating a Mexican guy?
Incredible Journey
Sean Penn and Emile Hirsch create a masterpiece with ‘Into the Wild’
Unconventional Faith
Nancy Mairs writes about being a practicing Catholic on the outside of the hierarchy looking in
Thoughts Rattling Around in My Head
A note from the editor.
Now Showing at Home
“Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin’ Down a Dream,” “Planet Terror: Two Disc Special Edition,” “Entourage: Season Three, Part 2,” and “Bram Stoker’s Dracula: Collector’s Edition”
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Indie Watch
What’s happening in the world of independent film in Tucson.
Bountiful Bakery
Viro’s offers tasty Italian sandwiches and a Sunday breakfast buffet packed with goodies
Community Under the Stars
In a pristine corner of the state 150 miles away from Tucson, Arizona Sky Village brings together lovers of astronomy
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week
Noshing Around
Argentina Inspired Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort hosts the Second Annual Argentina Heart and Soul event on Sunday, Nov. 4, featuring a selection of wines, savory barbecue and music by Incendio, performing hot Latin jazz world fusion. Held in the outdoor courtyard from 4 to 7 p.m.; tickets cost $50 and are all-inclusive. Call…
Trends and Trespass
Are feds throwing conservation to the wind?
Pop-Punk With Intellect
The ever-outspoken Ted Leo says touring is a necessary grind
Disquiet on the Eastern Front
Ward 2 City Council: Democrat Rodney Glassman takes on Republican Lori Oien
More About the Party
Josh Ritter has fun with varied voices on his newest release
More Bulldozing?
A Sahuarita-area development could bring 15,000 high-density homes to the desert
Live
Say Hi, the Velvet Teen, the A-Sides, at Plush, Saturday, Oct. 20
Needs Filling
If your income is low or you are uninsured, chances are you’re getting little or no dental care
Rhythm & Views
The most fascinating thing about Tegan and Sara is not that they’re identical twins, or gay, or anything of “interest” like that. It’s that they don’t actually write their songs together–they write separately, from their homes in separate cities, and then mess with each other’s work. You’d think that if two very talented and unique…
The Skinny
FREED PRESS It’s not often you see journalists hauled off to jail in handcuffs in this country. But last week in Maricopa County, Mike Lacey and Jim Larkin–the founders of the Phoenix New Times and the men in charge of Village Voice Media, the largest chain of alternative weeklies–were arrested by sheriff’s deputies and put…
Soundbites
LOCAL BANDS, IT’S TIME FOR COVERAGE We’ve got another crazy-busy week of shows to contend with here, but before we get to that, a bit of business … This year’s Great Cover-Up, which will take place at Club Congress on Thursday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Dec. 8, is starting to creep up on us, and…
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Rhythm & Views
After two well-received studio albums, the Portland, Ore., duo Hillstomp is back with a righteous-sounding live set plumbing the depths of swamp-stomp blues and old-timey Appalachian roots music translated into the dialect of ferocious rock ‘n’ roll. The stripped-down sound will remind some listeners of such forefather acts as Flat Duo Jets or even Tucson’s…
Media Watch
Usual Suspects Top Summer Radio Ratings
Nine Questions
Carina Auler
Police Dispatch
Physicists Don’t Get Physical North Houghton Road, Sept. 25, 2:02 p.m. A researcher in physics and metaphysics reportedly avoided a sexual encounter with a former prostitute and now finds that she is stealing his identity, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report. The victim said he first encountered the suspect about two years ago,…
Top Ten in Music
Toxic Ranch Records top sales for the week
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with L. Penny Rosenblum
Rhythm & Views
Rugged rural rockabilly with a Southern Gothic twist, the music of the band Shortstack sounds haunting and humid, punctuated by Adrian Carroll’s dark, lonesome howls and a punky slide-guitar sound not unlike that of the late, great Gun Club or the rootsier incarnations of X. Although Shortstack hails from Washington, D.C., it came to Tucson…
