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May 22, 2008, Vol. 25, No. 13 FEATURE: The UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory's Phoenix Mars Lander is set to land this weekend read more » CURRENTS: An old downtown Tucson cemetery is at the center of an archaeological project read more » CINEMA: Indiana Jones is back and as exciting as ever in 'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' read more » MUSIC: Catch the legendary Dickies while you still can read more » ARTS: The varied works of three artists at Etherton all demonstrate elliptical narratives read more » BOOKS: An academic publisher collects Joanna Frueh's charged performance pieces read more » CHOW: Toni's Family Restaurant draws a crowd thanks to its fast, friendly service and cheap eats read more » |
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 Collective WisdomMargot and the Nuclear So and So's don't believe in the separation of band life and personal lifeby GENE ARMSTRONG I've always thought that most rock bands are either like street gangs or political-action committees. The members in both groups often agree to a system of common values and work together toward shared goals, always... Complex AmbiguitiesThe varied works of three artists at Etherton all demonstrate elliptical narrativesby MARGARET REGAN Mayme Kratz has made a 21st-century "Starry Night" in resin and root. Vincent Van Gogh might have used oils and canvas for his midnight-blue masterpiece, but Kratz used earthy materials for her "Light of Blue... Emotional DevastationLTW's 'Sweet Eros' proves to be disturbing and disquietingby JAMES REEL There's hardly a more disturbing opening scene in American theater: A man enters carrying a woman; she is bound, kicking and screaming, a red pillowcase over her head. He renders her unconscious and ties her... Imperfect Gem'Flawless' features one of Michael Caine's best performances; sadly, it also features Demi Mooreby JAMES DIGIOVANNA Director Michael Radford has a pretty decent résumé; he made Il Postino and the 2004 version of The Merchant of Venice. But most impressively, he directed the 1984 version of 1984, which, when you think... Mars or Bust!The UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory's Phoenix Mars Lander is set to land this weekendby JIM NINTZEL University of Arizona space sciences professor Peter Smith says he's anxious to get to work exploring the arctic plains of Mars. "I'm tired of talking about what's gonna happen on this mission," says Smith, who... Pick of the WeekAlley Flicksby GENE ARMSTRONG Psst, hey, buddy, you wanna maybe watch some movies in the alley? For free? If so, head on down to the Fourth Avenue haunt Bison Witches on Saturday, May 24. You'll have to veer around... Remembering the DeadAn old downtown Tucson cemetery is at the center of an archaeological projectby DAVE DEVINE Originated in 1868, Memorial Day--which at first was called Decoration Day--could have immediately included the remembrance of service men buried in downtown Tucson. However, that didn't happen. The Arizona Weekly Citizen explained the day's meaning... The Incredible IndyIndiana Jones is back and as exciting as ever in 'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'by BOB GRIMM Indiana Jones and, in many ways, Harrison Ford make an effective comeback in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. While it hits a few snags, the latest in this cherished film series... Thirty Years Is Enough?Catch the legendary Dickies while you still canby STEPHEN SEIGEL Talking to the two remaining original members of the Dickies, America's longest-running punk band, is like taking a stroll through the punk-rock history books. There's the time they brought punk to the masses via a...
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