Other Than Mexicans
Are terrorists entering the United States through Arizona’s border with Mexico? This question is getting a lot of media attention–so we sent Leo W. Banks to the border to find out what the buzz is all about.
Seductive Melancholy
Darkwave group Black Tape for a Blue Girl marks a new album with a Congress gig
Pagan Predicament
Tucson’s Wiccan community reels after a popular store and gathering place is vandalized
The Imperfect Experiment
Lars Von Trier tortures his mentor by forcing him to remake a classic under adverse conditions
The Skinny
OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE Is that big ol’ primary election here already? You betcha. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7. If you don’t know where you’re supposed to vote, visit County Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez’s Web site at www.recorder.co.pima.az.us/ or dial 740-4350. ENDGAME IN DISTRICT 8 So is…
Nine Questions
B.C. Priest
Media Watch
Martha Stewart of fashion?
Rhythm & Views
Crowded House headmaster Neil Finn and his brother, Tim, have been collaborating musically since they were young whippersnappers back in New Zealand; in fact, it was in Tim’s band, Split Enz, where Neil got his first taste of musical success. Both brothers have been doing the solo thing for years now, but Everyone Is Here…
Police Dispatch
Fully Charged West Irvington Road and Highway 86, Aug. 15, 5:36 p.m. Harsh words and unruly behavior on the part of a teenager prompted his grandfather to use an electric cattle prod to restore order, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report said. The 16-year-old and his 9-year-old brother were fighting over a video game console,…
Rhythm & Views
Orange County’s Atreyu are making the biggest name for themselves on Ozzfest’s second stage this summer. Their second release, The Curse, will also turn some heads in the process. Describing the sound of Atreyu is not easy, but the word “fusion” is a start. Elements of old-school metal, goth, hardcore, death and thrash metal mashed…
The Range
A recap of last week’s news
Rhythm & Views
Spain frontman Josh Haden is marshaling his forces for another sojourn into the alt-music landscape. After Dreamworks merged with Universal, the singer/songwriter/bassist bought the rights to his debut solo album and is now busy shopping it around. Light of Day, a five-song EP he’s self-released for fans–and for prospective labels–is a gorgeous sampler, ensuring that…
Off to the Polls
Six candidates vie for two seats in the predominantly rural House District 25
Top Ten in Music
Hear’s Music top sales for the week ending Aug. 29, 2004 Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Facing Future (Big Boy) Mindy Smith One Moment More (Vanguard) Bob Schneider I’m Good Now (Shockorama) Mutual Admiration Society Mutual Admiration Society (Sugar Hill) Jamie Cullum Twentysomething (Verve) Various artists De-Lovely Original Soundtrack (Sony) Allison Moorer The Duel (Sugar Hill) Ryan Adams…
T Q&A
Tucson Q&A with Steven W. Schwartz, Roses & More owner
Live
Killswitch Engage, The Rock, Thursday, Aug. 26
Not Sweeney
Establishment Republicans try to pluck a perennial candidate
She’s Got a Way
Twyla Tharp’s Billy Joel/Vietnam hit kicks off Broadway in Tucson’s inaugural season
Noshing Around
Old Spanish Trail Steakhouse Recently opened by first-time restaurateur Terry Taggart, the Old Spanish Trail Steakhouse resides where Webb’s Steakhouse previously served the southeast and Vail for 27 years. The menu features certified Angus beef and prime rib for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. It’s across the road from the Saguaro National Monument East,…
Pick
Adopt an Art Show
Poems for a Song
The Tucson Poetry Festival returns for its 22nd year
Danehy
Attention, Nobel Prize committee: Check out Tom’s Arizona football/economics formula to predict the future
City Week
Big doings in Tucson this week.
Poppin’ and Lockin’
Phoenix-based Nebellen Dance Company takes club dance to the concert stage
Tuttle
The Olympics are finally over–if only they were over for good
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video’s top rentals for the week ending Aug. 29, 2004 Taking Lives Warner Brothers Dogville Lions Gate Kill Bill Vol. 2 Miramax Hidalgo Buena Vista The Butterfly Effect New Line Cinema Hellboy Columbia Ella Enchanted Miramax Law of Attraction New Line Godsend Lions Gate The Girl Next Door 20th Century Fox
Desert Devotional
Phyllis Strupp is conspicuously absent from her work on spirituality
Guest Commentary
Just in time for the convention: a new Republican Bill of Rights
Soundbites
POR VIDA The dire situations in which people sometimes find themselves always seem to inspire compassion in those who care about them, and the musical community in Tucson is certainly no exception to that rule. When circumstances warrant–which seems to happen all too frequently–local musicians set any semblance of ego they may have aside to…
Top Ten in Books
Antigone Books best sellers for the week ending Aug. 27, 2004 The Disinformation Book of Lists: Subversive Facts and Hidden Information in Rapid-Fire Format Russ Kick, The Disinformation Company ($16.95) Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim David Sedaris, Little, Brown and Company ($24.95) Death in Dublin Bartholomew Gill, Avon Books ($6.99) Hippie Barry Miles,…
Aliens vs. predators
A note from the editor.
His Problem Is Your Problem Too
Gibby Haynes returns to rock your (small) world
Tea Time
Seven Cups offers an experience available nowhere else–but is Tucson ready for it?
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
Now Showing at Home
“Clerks X: 10th Anniversary Edition,” “Jersey Girl,” “Angels in America,” and “Futurama: Volume 4”
To the Bitter End
A group of mental health professionals continues their battle with the state to keep their jobs
Martial Arts Smash
The record-breaking ‘Hero’ deserves most of the acclaim it’s getting
