Vol. 22, No. 31
Danehy
Tom goes and gives yoga a shot--try not to picture it
By Tom Danehy
Optimism in Art
Eight central Tucson galleries kick off the new art season this Saturday, Oct. 1, with 'Big Picture'
By Margaret Regan
The New New Orleans
Tension, fear and danger accompany those who return to view the damage
By Michael Tisserand
Roadkill Blues
Park byways have become a bloody mess
By Tim Vanderpool
Assistance-Dogs' Abode
After 32 years, Handi-Dogs finally has a permanent home
By Dave Devine
Guest Commentary
This political season, please be kind to the wandering candidates and volunteers
By Randy Serraglio
End of a Journey
By Jimmy Boegle
The Skinny
By Jim Nintzel and Tim Vanderpool
Media Watch
When Readers Write
By Walt Nett
Police Dispatch
By Saxon Burns
K. Rat
Mailbag
Random Shots
Red Meat
T Q&A
The Range
By Jim Nintzel
Tuttle
The best of all possible worlds: when Earth makes her comeback
By Connie Tuttle
City Week
By Michael Petitti
Pick
Chords of Connection
By Irene Messina
Timeless Classic
'A History of Violence' deserves all the praise it can get
By James DiGiovanna
Poor Planning
Jodie Foster's return to the big screen doesn't get off the ground
By Bob Grimm
Silent Bob Speaks
Kevin Smith discusses his future on the heels of a new 'Mallrats' DVD release
Indie Watch
By Carl Hanni
Top Ten in Movies
Literary Roots
Two boys from San Francisco make music inspired by the South
By Linda Ray
No Fixed Parameters
Like 45-minute-long songs? Then go check out Acid Mothers Temple
By Gene Armstrong
Soundbites
By Stephen Seigel
Nine Questions
By Annie Holub
Live
Rhythm & Views
Sigur Rós
The Giraffes
Arizona Amp and Alternator
Top Ten in Music
Amusing Experiment
The entertaining 'Criminal Hearts' unites a burglar and her victim in an act of revenge
By James Reel
Playing With Perception
Forget the last-minute problems at Invisible Theatre: 'Dead Certain' is a fascinating delight
Dance From Down Under
FUNHOUSE returns to Reid Park for its annual gratis outdoor show
Historic Hedonism
A Tombstone author takes readers on a true-life tour of the vice-laden Wild West
By Lee Allen
Top Ten in Books
Another Look
We revisit two popular Tucson eateries: Intermezzo and Chopped
Noshing Around
By Karyn Zoldan
Best of Tucson™ 2005
A roaring good time!
A Trip up the Mountain
Football Follies
Good Times
Tucson, the Home-City
Retail Movement
Old-Fashioned Fogies
Tucson Takes Flight
Restaurant Rivalries
Best Caterer
Feast
Best Specialty Shop
AJ's Fine Foods
Best Delicatessen
Feig's Kosher Market and Deli
Best Desserts
Something Sweet Dessert Lounge
Best Custom Cakes
Maribelle Cakery
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Beyond Bread
Best Burger
Fuddruckers
Best Barbecue
Famous Dave's
Best Sandwich
Best Pizza
Magpies Gourmet Pizza
Best Tortillas
St. Mary's Mexican Food
Best Ice Cream
Cold Stone Creamery
Best Bagels
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Best Burrito
Nico's Mexican Food
Best Smoothie
Xoom Juice
Best Local Soup Mix
Southwest Heirloom Bean Soup
Best Pancakes
The B-Line
Best Taco Stand
El Guero Canelo
Best Toasted Sandwiches
The Cheba Hut
Best Foul
Shish Kebab House
Best Cheesesteak
Daglio's
Best Coffee Comeback
Coffee Etc.
Best Antipasto
Torino's
Best Fine Art Gallery
Etherton Gallery
Best Mural
Broadway Underpass Wall (by Steve Farley)
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Public Art
Rattlesnake Bridge (by Simon Donovan)
Best Local Visual Artist (TIE)
Simon Donovan / Diana Madaras
Best Local Performing Artist
Lisa Otey
Best Dance Production
Nutcracker, Ballet Tucson
Best Theatrical Performance
Chicago, Broadway in Tucson
Best Classical Music Performance
Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax
Best Indoor Venue
Rialto Theatre
Best Outdoor Venue
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater
Best Movie Theater
The Loft Cinema
Best Book by a Local Author
Sleeping With Schubert, Bonnie Marson
Best Urban Arts for an Anxious Age
Table, Chairs and Hanging Ball
Best 1920s Cabaret
Sizzling Summer Sounds
Best Musical Party Evening
Hausmusic
Best Hope for Tucson Theater
Arizona Onstage Productions
Best Play That Few People Saw
Permanent Collection, Arizona Theatre Company
Best Reason to Stay up Late
Live Theatre Workshop's Etcetera Series
Best Pregnant Dancer
Tammy Rosen
Best Border Art
Lucy Petrovich's "Desert Views, Desert Deaths"
Best Fun Museum Shows (TIE)
Paint on Metal / On the Street: The New York School of Photographers
Best Tourist Attraction
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Annual Festival
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Best Spectacle for Charity
Humane Society of Southern Arizona's Puttin' on the Dog
Best Park
Reid Park
Best Contemporary Architecture
Best Piece of Tucson History
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
Wingspan
Best Day Spa
Gadabout SalonSpas
Best Public Servant
Raúl Grijalva
Best Mischief-Maker
John Kromko
Best Radio Station for News
KUAT/KUAZ 1550 AM/89.1 FM
Best Local TV Newscast (TIE)
KVOA Channel 4 / KOLD Channel 13
Best Country Music Station
KIIM 99.5 FM
Best Pop Music Station
KRQQ 93.7 FM (KRQ)
Best Rock Music Station
KFMA 92.1 FM
Best Radio Personality
Frank, The World-Famous Frank Show
Best Radio Talk Show (Host)
Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!
Best Local Web site
tucsonweekly.com
Best Hair Salon
The Coyote Wore Sideburns
Best Gym
Gold's Gym
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike Bowl
Best Yoga Studio
Tucson Yoga
Best Florist
Roses and More
Best Dry Cleaner
Sparkle Cleaners
Best Sex Shop
Fascinations
Best Special Evening of Radio
Twangin' Tuesday on KXCI 91.3 FM
Best Outdoor Urban Workout
Tucson Ultimate Frisbee
Best 90-Percent Effort
The first 36 minutes of the UA-Illinois basketball game in the Elite Eight
Best Local Coaching Job
Jim Ferguson, Santa Rita Boys Basketball
Best Bus Route
No. 7
Best Cultural Colloquium
University of Arizona
Best Farmers' Market
St. Philip's Plaza
Best Place to Act Like a Homeless Hacker
Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Best Place to Pretend You're Living in Phoenix
The Northwest Side
Best Urban Landscaping
Best Bike Riding
Rillito River Park Trail
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Recreation Area in Southern Arizona
Sabino Canyon
Best Hike
Best Backpacking Trail
Aravaipa Canyon
Best Campground
Mount Lemmon
Best Walkin' Wadis
Your local neighborhood wash (only when dry)
Best In-Town Angling
Various locations
Best Desert Oasis
Agua Caliente
Best Outdoor Date That Doesn't Require Hiking Boots
Chili dogs and a sunset at Gates Pass
Best Toy Store
Yikes! Toys
Best Clothing Store
Buffalo Kids
Best Catered-to-Kids Restaurant
Chuck E. Cheese's
Best Playground
Best Birthday Party Place
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Funtasticks Family Fun Park
Best Reason to Lose the X-Box
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's
Best Reason to Have a Working Mom
Pima Community College, West Campus
Best Haunting
Valley of the Moon
Best Place to Show Your Kids an Authentic 1920s Automobile
Arizona Historical Society
Best Cheap Family Thrills
Old Pueblo Trolley
Best Kids' Newspaper
Bear Essential News
Best Breakfast
Blue Willow
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Best Diner
Grill
Best Greek
Fronimo's Greek Café
Best Indian
Gandhi Cuisine of India
Best Italian
Gavi Italian Restaurant
Best Middle Eastern
Sinbad's
Best Nouvelle Cuisine
Pastiche Modern Eatery
Best Seafood
Kingfisher Bar and Grill
Best Steakhouse
Pinnacle Peak
Best Sushi
Sushi-Ten
Best Thai
Char's Thai Restaurant
Best Upscale Dining
Anthony's in the Catalinas
Best Casual Dining
Best Outdoor Seating
Best Late-Night Eats
Best Buffet
Sweet Tomatoes
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Japanese
Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Food
Best Tucson Mexican Restaurant
El Charro Café
Best South Tucson Mexican
Mi Nidito
Best Mexican Fast Food/Drive-Thru
Best Salsa
Rosa's Mexican Food
Best Vegetarian
Govinda's Natural Foods Buffet
Best Veggie Burger
Bentley's House of Coffee and Tea
Best Vegan
Casbah Tea House
Best Baristas
Raging Sage
Best House-Blend Coffee
Best Café Hangout
Epic Café
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Best Tea Service
Seven Cups
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Best-Spent $5 in the Foothills
Terra Cotta
Best Parking Lot Docking
La Costa Brava
Best Bar Food
The Dish Restaurant
Best Deck
Flying V Bar and Grill
Best Place to Pretend You're Eating Healthy When You're Not Necessarily Eating Healthy
Chopped
Best Fusion of Asia and South Tucson
Sixth Avenue Roll
Best Use of Corn
Galo's Restaurant
Best Place to Eat a Chile Relleno By Yourself
Little Mexico Restaurant
Best Tiramisu
Vivace Restaurant
Best Tortilla Soup to be Enjoyed in Small Doses
Claim Jumper
Best-Tasting Local Brew
Nimbus Brewing Company
Best Sports Bar
Famous Sam's
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
IBT's
Best Upscale Bar Ambiance
NoRTH
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance
The Buffet
Best Cocktail Menu
Kon Tiki Restaurant and Lounge
Best Happy Hour
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Best Place to Dance
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Old Chicago
Best Martini
Sullivan's Steak House
Best Margarita
Best Wine Bar
Plush
Best Gelato Cocktails
The Monkey Box
Best Permanent Bar Fly
Sheila
Best Nightclub to Just Not Give a Damn
Wildcat House
Best Cocktail from the Roaring '20s
Sidecar
Best Spirited Day Trip
Sonoita/Elgin area
Best Rocks
Reddy Ice
Best Place to Drink Beer and Wine While Watching Films
Best Off-the-Beaten Path Bar
Charlie's Tavern and Grill
Best New Bookstore
Barnes and Noble
Best Used Books
Bookman's Entertainment Exchange
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Retail Music Store
Zia Record Exchange
Best Men's Fashions (locally owned)
Franklin's
Best Women's Fashions (locally owned)
Cele Peterson's / Zoe
Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectibles
Annabell's Attic
Best Resale Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
Best Art/Artisan Jewelry
Bohemia
Best Commercial Jewelry
S. Silverberg and Sons
Best Home Furnishings
Copenhagen
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Sporting Goods
Play It Again Sports
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Musical Instrument Store
Chicago Music Store
Best Place to Spend a Fortune on Wine
58 Degrees and Holding Co.
Best Place to Find the Perfect Tool
Kent's Tools
Best Place to Special Order a CD
CD City
Best Head Shop
Puff-N-Stuff II
Best Resort Gift Shop
Arizona Inn Gift Shop
Best Cigars
Head West Smoke Shop
Best Auto Repair
Joe's Auto and Truck Electric
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