‘Patriotic’ Propaganda
A note from the editor.
Rhythm & Views
Say what you want about Tucson’s local music scene: It seems that people always want to put it down, kick it around and send it rolling down the stairs. But even if you feel that way, there is one thing you just can’t deny: Chango Malo is Tucson’s hardest-working band. Single-handedly, they are creating a…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
The Maestro
László Veres entertains the masses of the Old Pueblo while sharing his love of music.
On the Other Side
If you think the economy’s bad here, drive an hour to Nogales, Sonora.
Weston Ho!
The CCP explores the pioneering work of Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather.
Easy Ride
The Tanque Verde School Board is preparing to give a key politico’s company a sweetheart deal.
Developing Negatives
A new director prepares to expose new strengths at the troubled Center for Creative Photography.
Road to Recovery
The Apache trout swims its way toward the end of endangerment, thanks to volunteer help.
No Food for Thought
Dubbed fast-food fiction, “Tales of the Conspiracy Café” gets stuck in the throat.
Boxed In
Baskin-Robbins’ latest lawsuit against an independent operator takes the cake.
So-So BBQ PDQ
Smokin’ features tasty ribs and tangy sauce, but its fast-food atmosphere annoys.
Two-Year Review
A look at how life has changed in our community since Sept. 11, 2001.
Noshing Around
Caffé Diva (East) Recently opened at 7865 E. Broadway Blvd. at Pantano Road, Caffé Diva serves freshly baked quiche, bagels and baklava along with colorful salads and house-made dressings. (The pickled ginger vinaigrette on the Homer salad excited my jaded palate.) On Sept. 22, KTKT 990 AM will host a grand-opening remote from 7 to…
The Skinny
Is our children learning, and more!
Police Dispatch
Sakura Employee vs. Sakura Employee West River Road and North Oracle Road, Aug. 19, 11:37 p.m. A Sakura restaurant employee swung a meat cleaver at another employee and later chased him around the restaurant parking lot with a pole while threatening to kill him, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report stated. A witness told Deputy…
Fighting Abuse
Tucson Q&A with Jim Parker.
City Week
Gray wolves; whistle aplenty with Solas; furry love; walkin’ on the wild side in Mexico; black history month.
Pick
Love and/or Terror Book Arts Symposium
Unlikely Comic Book Hero
“American Splendor” tells the tale of a mundane life with creativity and innovation.
The End of an Era
Dan Eckstrom will soon step down after more than three decades of public service.
Whole Lotta Skin
A flesh-eating virus makes for a bloody and gruesome vacation in “Cabin Fever.”
Dressing Down
Enforcing dress codes at high schools isn’t always a black-and-white issue.
Rockin’ Rabbi
Samuel Cohon and Avanim put a new twist on Jewish holiday music.
Proud to Be an American
Experiencing Patriot Day with red, white and blue–and a touch of sarcasm.
Soundbites
HAIKU BY YOU: Though you’ve probably figured it out from my somewhat flabbergastingly flowery flow of prose in this column week in and week out, I began my writing life as a poet. You might not know it, but this columnist has pretty damn good-on-paper credentials from no less than the UA Creative Writing program,…
