Nine Questions

Ashley Thomas by Stephen Seigel Born and raised in Las Vegas, Ashley Thomas moved to Tucson four years ago. She was a baker at Grill until it closed, and now works for American Airlines, "gettin' people in the sky like magic."…

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Live

Ernest Troost and Robyn Landis, Abounding Grace Church, Jan. 21 by Jim Lipson When Bonnie Vining sold her southeast-side coffeehouse to establish the Live Acoustic Venue Association and dive headlong into the concert business, the move was hailed by many as bold and exciting. When she proceeded to schedule a full slate of shows at an eastside church that no one had ever heard of, many were left wondering if this was perhaps a bit too bold.…

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Top Ten in Music

Zia Records' top sales for the week ending Jan. 22, 2012 1. Adele…

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Stories Coming Out

Betsy Scarinzi and Silverbell mark the release of 'Whitewashed Heart' by Gene Armstrong Singer-songwriter Betsy Scarinzi has the rare and preternatural ability to use melody to wring poetry from common language and weighty emotions. This is well displayed in her Americana-tinged rock-band Silverbell, which have just released their debut album.…

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Silver Thread Trio: Trigger and Scythe (Prophette)

by Eric Swedlund As a band clearly in love with music decades older than themselves, the Silver Thread Trio comfortably borrows and blends styles and themes that have forever driven the American folk-music tradition. Yet it's the trio's own songwriting and arrangements that are displayed on Trigger and Scythe.…

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PCC's Flores' Retirement Papers

According to an e-mail sent to all Pima Community College employees and faculty at 4:30 p.m. today, Chancellor Roy Flores announced his retirement at the end of the year.

Last year certainly wasn't the easiest for Flores, who faced strong criticism for ending PCC's open-enrollment tradition.…

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Let's Watch a Short Film About Pork Products

Allan Benton lives in Tennessee and makes ham, bacon and other pork products that chefs in New York City go crazy for. University of Mississippi Media Documentary Projects made a film about the craftsman who became a star and it's an interesting look into what can happen when someone dedicated their live to creating something of quality.…

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Guest Opinion: Is Jeff Rogers Abusing His Office?

While the Pima County Democratic Party might not have a face, it certainly has a voice. I am writing of course of Jeff Rogers, the twice-elected Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party.…

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