Vol. 29, No. 32
One of Those Little Barefooted Mexican Kids
An excerpt from 'State Out of the Union: Arizona and the Final Showdown Over the American Dream'
By Jeff Biggers
Danehy
The right-wing GOP attack on teachers makes no sense whatsoever
By Tom Danehy
Finding Hope
A parent speaks out about TUSD's special-ed troubles
By Mari Herreras
Doomed Adobe
Due to a flip-flop by the Catholic diocese, an effort to save Marist College falls apart
By Tim Vanderpool
Playing the Percentages
Rep. Ron Barber and GOP challenger Martha McSally talk about the 47 percent
By Jim Nintzel
Beyond the Blaze
After a devastating Lost Barrio fire, two craftsmen are not allowed to salvage what survived
By Brian J. Pedersen
Senate Musings
On the issue of medical marijuana, Jeff Flake has a friendlier, clearer stance than Richard Carmona
By J.M. Smith
Serraglio
Mayor Rothschild has it right: Part of Congress Street should be a pedestrian space
By Randy Serraglio
Ask a Mexican!
By Gustavo Arellano
Editor's Note
Best of the Best
By Jimmy Boegle
The Skinny
Media Watch
By John Schuster
Police Dispatch
By Anna Mirocha
K. Rat
Mailbag
Random Shots
Red Meat
T Q&A
Jennifer Yamnitz
Weekly Wide Web
On 'Gangnam Style'
By David Mendez
City Week
By Mariana Dale
Illuminating Evenings
Twisted Cinema
In the NC-17-rated 'Killer Joe,' Matthew McConaughey offers a career-best performance
By Colin Boyd
See It for the Acting
Despite two amazing performances, Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Master' disappoints
By Bob Grimm
Now Showing at Home
Top Ten in Movies
Casa Video's top rentals for the week ending Sept. 23, 2012
Filling the 'Void'
After adding two new members, Dr. Dog reaches a whole new level
By Eric Swedlund
A Hobby Heightened
After gaining acclaim thanks to MySpace, Washed Out expands into a full-fledged band
By Gene Armstrong
Soundbites
By Stephen Seigel
Nine Questions
Rebecca Safford
By Kristine Peashock
Live
Wilco, Jonathan Richman: Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 19
By Linda Ray
Cat Power: Sun (Matador)
Buke and Gase: Function Falls (Brassland)
The Mission Creeps: Halloween (Refractory)
Top Ten in Music
Zia Records' top sales for the week ending Sept. 23, 2012
Musical With a Message
ATC's 'Next to Normal' is a powerful, well-produced play that tackles the stigma of mental illness
By Sherilyn Forrester
It's Not Debatable
The 'Glee'-like teens in 'Speech and Debate' will have you dancing in your seat
By Laura C.J. Owen
Passion for Life
ZUZI! honors the life of Frida Kahlo in 'Blood and Gold'
By Margaret Regan
Bad Dad
While the end is a letdown, the journey is enjoyable in 'On Top of Spoon Mountain'
By Nick Depascal
Top Ten in Books
Mostly Books best-sellers for the week ending Sept. 21, 2012
The Kimchi Chronicles
This new Korean restaurant is fantastic—but make sure you don't burn yourself on the hot food
Noshing Around
By Adam Borowitz
Are You Ready for What the Future Shall Bring?
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Matt Cotten
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Addam Buzzalini
By Irene Messina
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Joe Pagac
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Karl Goranowski
The End-Of-Days Exit Interview: Erin Bradley
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Michael Luria
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Nelda Ruiz
The End-of-Days Exit Interview: Amanda Shauger
The End-of-the-World Exit Interview: David Slutes
The End-of-the-World Exit Interview: Diana Teran
Best Way to be Entertained by Real-Life Adventures in an Off-Broadway Setting
Odyssey Storytelling
Best Place to have Your Literary, Educational and Cultural IQ Raised by Osmosis
Tucson Festival of Books
Best Inventive Modern Dance
FLOW BY NEW ARTiculations Dance Company
Best Sublime Ballet Moment
Stuart Lauer and Elise Vitso in Ballet Tucson's Dance and Dessert
Best Photographer
Lisa M. Robinson and Kate Breakey
Best Intellectually Colorful Play
Red
Best Consequence of a Cell Phone Ringing
Best Alternative Packaging for a Compact Disc
Chris Black, Drunk at the Funeral
Best Family-Based Art and Music Collective
Sacred Machine Museum and Curiosity Shop
Best Musical Instrument Store
Chicago Music Store
Best Outdoor Venue
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater
Best Indoor Venue
Rialto Theatre
Best Art Classes
The Drawing Studio
Best Movie Theater
The Loft Cinema
Best Local Performing Artist
Calexico
Best Mural
Joe Pagac's Rialto Theatre Murals
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Fine Art Gallery
Etherton Gallery
The End-Of-Days Exit Interview
David Slutes
Best Bathrooms That Make You Temporarily Forget the Impending Repair Bill
MPG Automotive
Best Place to Bet on Dog-Racing in Between Frames
Golden Pin Lanes
Best Urban Escape
Treehouse Thai Massage Spa
Best Unofficial City Holiday
The First Monsoon Rain
Best Shopping for Your Yard
Arizona Feeds Country Store
Best Romantic Theater Seats
Tucson Fox Theatre's Balcony Loveseats
Best Concert Promoters
Stateside Presents
Best Hotel Pool to Crash
Best Pet Supplies Store
PetSmart
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Car Wash
Metro Car Wash
Best Auto Repair
TIE: Buck's Automotive / Sooter's Auto Service
Best Sex-Toy Shop
Fascinations
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike Bowl
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Oasis
Best Public Servant
Gabrielle Giffords
Best Gym
LA Fitness
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
Wingspan
Best Spectacle for Charity
Humane Society of Southern Arizona's Puttin' on the Dog
Best Annual Festival
Tucson Meet Yourself
Best Alternative Health Center
Tucson Community Acupuncture
Best Farmers’ Market
St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers’ Market(s)
Best Place to Find Things You Didn't Know You Needed
Casa de los Niños Thrift Shop
Best Guilt-Free Shopping for Animal-Lovers
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Thrift Store
Best Time of Year to Thrift Shop
May and June
Best Go-Wild Bargain Shopping
St. Vincent de Paul
Best Place to Afford Your Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle
Dress Code
Best Place to Find Used Furniture
HomeStyle Galleries
Best Revitalization Effort on Miracle Mile
Monterey Court
Best Place to Get Stylish Vintage Digs That's Not on Fourth
Razzle Dazzle
Best Still-Cheap Thrift Store With Stylish Options
Deseret Industries
Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer
Lesco Optical
Best Florist
Inglis Florists
Best Tattoo Parlor
Black Rose Tattooers
Best Hair Salon
Gadabout SalonSpas
Best Goth/Leather Shop
Hydra Leather and More
Best Jewelry
Rainbow Jewelers
Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectables
Copper Country Antiques
Best Home Furnishings
Best Resale/Vintage Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
Best Clothing Fashions (Locally Owned)
Best Urban Landscaping
University of Arizona
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Bike-Riding
Rillito River Park Trail
Best Recreation Area in Southern Arizona
Sabino Canyon
Best Hike
Sabino Canyon (general)
Best Backpacking Trail
Best Campground
Mount Lemmon (general)
Best Park
Gene C. Reid Park
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Best Close-by Sonoran Hiking Spot
Tumamoc Hill
Best Desert Road Segment to Feel Terror and Joy Simultaneously
Gates Pass
Best Easy Desert Hike That Didn't Get Eaten Away by Developers
Honey Bee Canyon
Best Place to Hide Easter Eggs
Rincon Creek on the Arizona Trail
Best Place to Enjoy a Last Supper Outdoors
Garden of Gethsemane
Best Use of Previously Unused Outdoor Space
Community Gardens of Tucson
Best Space to Reconnect With Your Kid and Listen Over a Milkshake
Omar's Hi-Way Chef Restaurant
Best Place to Take Your Kid and Their BFF to Make Art
Sonoran Glass School
Best Place to Teach Your Kids the Art of Doing Nothing
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve
Best Place to Relive Your Youth for an Hour
Skate Country
Best Kids' Store We Should Appreciate a Bit More
Kid's Center
Best Kids' Concert You Probably Missed
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo at the Fox Tucson Theatre
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Reid Park Zoo
Best Catered-to-Kids Restaurant
Peter Piper Pizza
Best Birthday Party Place
Best Clothing Store
Lil' Traders
Best Toy Store
Yikes Toys
Best Playground
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Best Local TV Newscast
KVOA Channel 4
Best Radio Station for News
KUAZ FM 89.1/AM 1550
Best Country Music Station
KIIM FM 99.5
Best Pop Music Station
KRQQ FM 93.7
Best Rock Music Station
KFMA FM 92.1/101.3
Best Radio Personality
Jon Justice, KQTH FM 104.1, aka "The Truth"
Best Radio Talk Show (Host)
Best Bookstore for New Books
Barnes and Noble
Best Bookstore for Used Books
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best Independent Bookstore
Antigone Books
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Retail Music Store
Zia Record Exchange
Best Comics/Games Shop
Heroes and Villains
Best Video Games Store
GameStop
Best News Anchor Who Was Shipped Off to Buffalo
Lou Raguse
Best 2 1/2 Hours on KXCI FM 91.3
Hex Enduction Hours
Best (?) Radio Station Most Likely to Be Something Else When You Wake Up the Next Morning
KWFM AM 1330
Best Radio Station to Crank Up and Pretend Your Car Has Hydraulics
KOHT FM 98.3
Best News Show With Important Local News
Arizona Illustrated
Best Place to Keep Nosy People From Knowing the Movie You're Renting
Redbox
Best Way of Disguising World Domination in the Form of Friendly Technology
SKYNET
Best Bike-Powered Food Operation
Cyclopsicle
Best Breakfast Burrito
El Potosino
Best Boba
Frozen Mocha Boba at ILuvPho
Best Appetizer
Pretzels at Union Public House
Best Waitress
Brittany Young at Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Best Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Roma Imports
Best Papanacha
Aqui Con el Nene
Best Solar-Powered Treats
Isabella’s Ice Cream
Best Local Eating Challenge
The Boca Challenge
Best Affordable Dinner Spot for People-Watching
Delectables Restaurant and Catering
Best Place to Eat Pizza With Barflies
Empire Pizza and Pub
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Seven Cups
Best Tea Service
Best Casual Dining
Hub Restaurant and Ice Creamery
Best Caterer
Feast
Best Diner
Little Anthony's Diner
Best Organic Food Store
Food Conspiracy Co-op
Best Specialty Foods
AJ's Fine Foods
Best Delicatessen
Shlomo and Vito's New York Delicatessen
Best Custom Cakes
Nadine's Pastry Shoppe
Best Desserts
The B Line
Best Ice Cream
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Beyond Bread
Best Barbecue
Brushfire BBQ Co.
Best Burger
Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar
Best Veggie Burger
Lovin' Spoonfuls
Best Sandwich
Best Pizza
Brooklyn Pizza Company
Best Wings
Wingstop
Best Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels
Best Smoothie
Xoom Juice
Best Buffet
Golden Corral
Best Food Truck
Planet of the Crepes
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Raging Sage
Best House Blend
Caffe Luce
Best Café Hangout
Epic Café
Best Total Revamping of a Greasy Spoon
Mother Hubbard's Café
Best Raspados Spot
Sonoran Delights
Best Use of Foie Gras
Maynards Market and Kitchen
Best Vichyssoise
Augustín Brasserie
Best Food to Fill Up on Before Emptying Your Pockets
An del Sol
Best Use of Brown Paper Bags
May's Counter Chicken and Waffles
Best Use of Truly Local Ingredients
Pasco Kitchen and Lounge
Best Smorgasbord
The Abbey
Best Playful Menu
Jax Kitchen
Best Thin-Crust Pie in Midtown
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Best Late-Night Eats
Kingfisher Bar and Grill
Best Outdoor Seating
La Cocina
Best Upscale Cuisine
The Grill at Hacienda del Sol
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Thai
Char's Thai
Best Sushi
Sushi Garden
Best Steakhouse
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Best Seafood
Best Modern Cuisine
Best Middle Eastern/African
Zemam's Ethiopian Cuisine
Best Japanese
Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Eatery
Best Italian
Vivace
Best Indian
Saffron Indian Bistro
Best French
Ghini's French Caffé
Best Greek
Opa!
Best Chinese
Guilin Healthy Chinese Restaurant
Best Brunch
Best Breakfast
The Good Egg
Best Grocery-Store Surprise
Food City
Best Shrimp Cocktail
Restaurant Sinaloa
Best Mexican Food at a Non-Mexican Restaurant
Fish Tacos at Barrio Brewing Co.
Best Vegetarian Taco
Maico
Best Pan Dulce
La Estrella Bakery
Best Tortas
Tania's Flour Tortillas
Best Menudo
Teresa's Mosaic Café
Best Tamales
Tucson Tamale Company
Best Guacamole
Guadalajara Grill
Best Empanadas
Mamma Llama's Empanadas
Best Huevos Rancheros
Best Fish Tacos
Rubio's
Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
El Guero Canelo
Best Burrito
Nico's Mexican Food
The End-of-Days Exit Interview
Diana Teran
Best Tortillas
Anita Street Market
Best Salsa
Best Mexican Fast-Food/Drive-Thru
Best Mexican
Café Poca Cosa
Best New Cocktail Bar
Wilko
Best Place to Flash Your Well-Worn Hippie Card
Ecstatic Dance Tucson at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory
Best Reason to Go Out on a Monday Night
Bryan Dean Trio at the Boondocks Lounge
Best Place to Drink on Your 21st Birthday
The Auld Dubliner
Best Place to Hear Death Grips and Van Halen Back to Back
Nu Nu Fridays at La Cocina
Best Drink Special to Help One Deal With Downtown Construction
The District Tavern
Best UA-Area Bar and Restaurant Where the Kids Are OK
Frog and Firkin
Best Place for Drinking, Live Music and Glass Art
Mr. Head’s
Best Upscale Bar Ambiance
Playground
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance
The Buffet Bar and Crock Pot
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Plaza Liquors and Fine Wines
Best Wine Bar
Armitage Wine Lounge and Café
Best Sports Bar
World Sports Grille
Best Place to Dance
Club Congress
Best Nightclub
Best Martini
TIE: The Shelter and Sullivan's Steakhouse
Best Margarita
Best Happy Hour
Sky Bar
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
IBT’s
Best Cocktail Menu
Scott and Co./47 Scott
Best Billiards
Clicks Billiards
Best-Tasting Local Brew
Nimbus Brewing Company
Best Beer Selection on Tap
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