Journalist Amy Goodman is on a 100-city tour in support of her book, “The Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprising, Occupations, Resistance and Hope,” with co-author Denis Moynihan. The Tucson stop will support public access TV and community radio.... Read more»
The Arizona Underground Film Festival, the state’s only genre/cult film festival, features Arizona and North American premieres, cinematic rarities from around the world and cult favorites, plus after-show parties.... Read more»4
Fox News will probably find a way to spin the news of Pawlenty’s departure as a “win” for Romney, but it sure does look like the rats are abandoning ship.... Read more»2
The British tabloids are in a dither about the publication of topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge by non-British news media. Pot, meet kettle. Kettle, meet pot.... Read more»
The 5th annual Arizona Underground Film Festival kicks off Saturday with an free ‘80s No Wave Punk Block Party at LoveSmack Studios. Participants are invited to dress up as their favorite ‘80s nilihist, punk or other relevant character. Or not. It’s a party celebrating the 1980s, so, like, whatever.... Read more»
Last week, Clint Eastwood debated a chair during the Republican National Convention. What will happen during this week’s Democratic National Convention?... Read more»
For all the august legacies of the Ramones, The Clash and even the Sex Pistols, they plied their trade in countries where they weren’t likely to do time for criticizing the government. Pussy Riot is inspiring and astoundingly great because they’re extending the tradition into a context that matters. (with video)... Read more»
Thumping music and a promise of a great experience lured thousands to the entrance of historic Hyde Park. Unfortunately, most couldn’t foot the bill – about $75 U.S.- to enter the Opening Ceremony live concert. So they set up outside.... Read more»
Witnessing the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics on giant screens in Victoria Park was no less thrilling for Angela Franklin of Chicago.“This is incredible, the way the whole world can watch this show,” she said.... Read more»
Doug Biggers, former Rialto Theatre honcho and the driving force behind the ongoing transformation of the Bisbee Royale, has stepped down as managing director of that project. Biggers said the commute between Tucson and Bisbee made impossible his continuing involvement in the million-dollar renovation.... Read more»1
If you’ve stood in a supermarket checkout line recently, you’ll have read the news: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce.... Read more»
Plan B fills Sid Vicious’ shoes, rapping for London’s underworld of drugs, prostitution, and murder. If only it were that simple.... Read more»
Ray Bradbury, the author of “Fahrenheit 451,” “The Martian Chronicles” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” among many other works, died Wednesday morning at 91. Born in Waukegan, Ill., Bradbury lived in Tucson for two short periods as a boy.... Read more»
Northern Europe is enjoying a food renaissance. Once maligned British nosh is now hailed – even in France.... Read more»1
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