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STORIES 6 ARTS & CULTURE 7 ALABAMA’S EDDIE JACKSON // STEPHEN W. SMITH Embracing his transition from cornerback to safety

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CHRIS BROWN // ONE HELLUVA SHOW

hris Brown had one goal: to give fans one hell of a night. The last time Brown was in Birmingham, he was competing on stage with the equally sought after sex symbol Trey Songz. Last week, he paid a visit to The Oak Mountain Amphitheatre and brought some of the industry’s top talent with him. The original lineup was billed as Fetty Wap, Teyana Taylor, Omarion and Kid Ink, but only three-fourths of the group actually made it to Alabama. Taylor, who announced her pregnancy the following day, was quickly replaced by rap trio Migos. Migos warmed the crowd with hits like “Fight Night” and “Handsome and Wealthy.” Newcomer Fetty Wap led the audience in a rapturous sing-along to “Come My Way”, “679” and closed with debut single “Trap Queen.” He was joined by the Remy Boyz. Opening with a dance number to Drake’s “Legend”, Omarion’s set focused more on his ability to pump up the crowd. The former B2k member did a small mashup of his earlier hits as a test to see who his true fans were. He ended his set with his part of “Post to Be.” Beginning promptly at 9:24 p.m., the stage went dark and a gargantuan screen, playing a reel of Chris Brown’s past tours. Emerging out pyrotechnic flames, Brown took the crowd back to 2006 with a medley of songs from his freshman album, including “Run It” and “Poppin’.” Backed by a handful of dancers, the R&B singer danced and sung his way through most of his discography.

While Brown’s 25-song set had the crowd full or energy and on their feet, it was the oldies that fans could not get enough. When Brown sung his 2008 hit “With You,” the Amphitheatre rang with nostalgia. Brown’s performance was bolstered by stellar visual intros and background videos to accompany his songs. Aside from pumping up the crowd, Brown did not have much dialogue with the audience. The singer acknowledged that attendees spent a pretty penny to see him, and he appreciated it. A highlight of the show was a surprise appearance by R&B veteran Usher, who joined Brown for his verse in “New Flame.” Brown temporarily gave Usher the stage and he sung stripperballad “I don’t mind” along with a dancer he had on stage, ultimately throwing a wad of singles in the front row. He closed with a mashup of “Confessions” and “Let It Burn.” But Brown promised that he had another surprise guest, before walking off stage. Rapper French Montana and Brown returned to the stage to sing “Ocho Cinco”, “Pop that” and new single “Moses.” Brown kept audience members on their toes, alluding to other surprise artists by playing teasing the videos to “Ayo” and “Loyal” but just used the videos as backing tracks instead. Chris Brown closed the show with a collaboration from Migos, Fetty Wap, Montana and Kid Ink. The 2.5 hour set was a fun ride through Brown’s discography. It truly was one hell of a night.

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TOM WEGRZYNOWSKI WILL BE FEATURED SPEAKER FOR ART TALK TUESDAY ON SEPTEMBER 15

he Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host Art Talk Tuesday at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center on September 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Presented by the current exhibiting artist at The Arts Council Gallery, Tom Wegrzynowski, the lecture will be free. Patrons are encouraged to bring lunch and a friend. Wegrzynowski is a full time instructor of studio and art history at The University of Alabama. He has exhibited work nationally, most recently at Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans, Contemporary Arts Center in Las Vegas and Transmission Gallery in Oakland, Calif. The artist has also presented solo shows at the Malone Gallery at Troy University and the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art in Tuscaloosa as well as two man shows at the Bagwell Center for Media and Art in Knoxville, Tenn. and the Meridian, Miss. Museum of Art. His exhibit, “Apocrypha”, will continue through Sept. 25. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.noon and 1-4 p.m. on weekdays and noon-8 p.m. on First Fridays. The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in Downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about the CAC, The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should LIKE the Facebook page “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” and follow tuscarts on Twitter. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts. org for further information.

POPPINS POPS IN THE ACTOR’S CHARITABLE THEATRE WILL FLY MARY POPPINS INTO THE HISTORIC BAMA THEATRE

he Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT) will present the award-winning family musical “Mary Poppins” at the Bama Theatre September 25-28, 2015. The musical combines elements from both the 1964 Disney feature film and the P. L. Travers book series of the same name. Running from 2006-2013 in Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre, the show garnered seven Tony Award nominations in its first year. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Monday with additional 2 p.m. performances on Saturday and Sunday. Two special school performances will be held on Friday and Monday morning. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Arts ‘n Autism (www.artsnautism. org). Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for Seniors, $16 for students and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets and information are available at theact.info or 205-393-2800. Corporate Group Tickets are available for all performances for employees or customer promotions by calling 205-792-6841 or emailing ACTtuscaloosa@hotmail.com Audiences of all ages will enjoy both the magic and music of “Mary Poppins”. Her magical abilities are highlighted throughout the show, from the flight across the stage during “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” to her quick restoration of the wrecked Banks kitchen during “Spoonful of Sugar”. Other audience favorites include “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, “Chim-Chim-Cher-ee” and “Feed the Birds”. “Mary Poppins” is directed by Joey Lay, Artistic Director for the ACT. Joey and his wife Alisha have been the driving force behind the ACT since its beginnings over five years ago. He wears many hats for the show, including Director, Set Designer and Costume Designer. The production team also includes Johnathan Lyons, Musical Director; Jill White, Choreographer; Alisha Lay, Choreographer; Amanda Manos, Stage Manager; and Marla Moss, Set Construction and Painting. The Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT) is a non-profit theatrical performance company based in Tuscaloosa, Ala. that contributes to other charitable organizations through proceeds from each public performance. For more information call 205-792-6841 or visit TheACT.info.

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mong the Swamp People is the story of author Watt Key’s discovery of the MobileTensaw River Delta. “The swamp” consists of almost 260,000 acres of wetlands located just north of Mobile Bay. There he leases a habitable outcropping of land and constructs a primitive cabin from driftwood to serve as a private getaway. His story is one that chronicles the beauties of the delta’s unparalleled natural wonders, the difficulties of survival within it, and an extraordinary community of characters—by turns generous and violent, gracious and paranoid, hilarious and reckless—who live, thrive, and perish there. There is no way into the delta except by small boat. To most it would appear a maze of rivers and creeks between stunted swamp trees and mud. Key observes that there are few places where one can step out of a boat without “sinking to the knees in muck the consistency of axle grease. It is the only place I know where gloom and beauty can coexist at such extremes. And it never occurred to me that a land seemingly so bleak could hide such beauty and adventure.” It also chronicles Key’s maturation as a writer, from a twenty-five-year-old computer programmer with no formal training as a writer to a highly successful, awardwinning writer of fiction for a young adult audience with three acclaimed novels published to date. In learning to make a place for himself in the wild, as in learning to write, Key’s story is one of “hoping someone—even if just myself—would find value in my creations.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Albert Watkins “Watt” Key Jr. is a novelist, screenwriter, and speaker living on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. His debut novel, Alabama Moon, was released to national acclaim in 2006, won the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award for Older Readers, and has been published in eight languages to date. In 2009, Alabama Moon was made into a feature film starring John Goodman. Key’s follow-up novel,

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Dirt Road Home, was released in 2010 both domestically and internationally. His third novel, Fourmile, was released in September of 2012, receiving starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal. In addition to novels and screenplays, Key writes fiction and nonfiction articles for both local and nationally distributed publications. Key divides his time in Alabama between Mobile, Point Clear, and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. REVIEWS “Among the Swamp People is laugh-outloud funny and filled with vivid characters, salty dialogue, and poignant moments by a writer of great insight and skill.” —John S. Sledge, author of The Mobile River “Among the Swamp People takes the form of one tall tale after another, made believable by the fact that you’d be hardpressed to make them up. Key gives us a readable, engaging, slice-of-life insight into a world that most of us hardly know at all.” —Frye Gaillard, author of Cradle of Freedom: Alabama and the Movement That Changed America and coauthor of In the Path of the Storms: Bayou La Batre, Coden, and the Alabama Coast

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ALABAMA’S EDDIE JACKSON // ADJUSTING AT SAFETY A labama’s junior defensive back Eddie Jackson embraced his transition from cornerback to safety during the offseason. Head coach Nick Saban mentioned to the press how Jackson and senior safety Geno Smith provide this year’s secondary with leadership, range and athleticism. Jackson recorded 41 tackles, a sack, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception last season, yet struggled with footwork and playing against physical receivers. He was rushed back into action after a knee injury in the spring of 2014, but seemed to have regained a swagger in his step against Wisconsin last week at AT&T Stadium. He finished second on the team in tackles with six, including one on third down. Jackson limited Wisconsin’s receivers from yards after catches by tackling in space. He created the first turnover of the game, intercepting a pass off Badgers’ senior quarterback Joel Stave in the fourth quarter. His efforts on defense helped Alabama secure a 35-17 win over Wisconsin. Jackson enrolled at Alabama in 2013 as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247 Sports. At 6-foot, 194 pounds, Jackson played wide receiver and defensive back at Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. He caught 37 passes for 792 yards and a touchdown as a senior in 2012. On defense, Jackson recorded 66 tackles, a forced fumble and five interceptions. He chose to attend Alabama over LSU, Florida State, Tennessee and Arkansas. Jackson battled for a starting spot at corner in 2013 and saw action in seven games, scratching four starts. He put in 19 tackles, including 16 solo stops. Jackson had one tackle for loss, three pass breakups, a quarterback hurry, a fumble recovery and an interception. Alabama’s meeting with Ole Miss was Jackson’s best outing, as he chimed in with four total tackles, two pass breakups and an interception. The Crimson Tide shutout the Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium 25-0. Jackson lost some speed in his recovery process last season, yet still managed to have productive games against Florida Atlantic, Arkansas, LSU and Mississippi State. He collected six tackles and a sack in Alabama’s 14-13 win over Arkansas. Jackson registered five total tackles, a pass breakup and an interception in the team’s 20-13 overtime victory over LSU. He came up with a season-high seven tackles and three pass breakups in the Crimson Tide’s 25-20 win over No.1-ranked Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The move to safety gives Jackson an opportunity to continue attacking the football and create turnovers. He won’t need

elite speed; however, he must be able to track the ball and deceive quarterbacks. Jackson fits the mold of a strong safety in his ability to be solid in run support. An area of improvement for Jackson is boxing out bigger wide receivers. He lacks good technique in establishing position on jump ball situations. The Southeastern Conference will present him with athletic targets, such as Malachi Dupre (LSU), Josh Reynolds (Texas A&M), Laquon Treadwell (Ole Miss), Malcolm Mitchell (Georgia) and De’Runnya Wilson (Miss. St.). It will be imperative for Jackson to set a tone physically and play the ball. Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine and SB Nation. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

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9425 Jones Road | Northport // 333.0970 Its speciality, fried green tomatoes, joins barbecue plates and fish filets on an extended list of meats and vegetables. Tues 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Wed-Sat 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. City Cafe 408 Main Ave | Downtown Northport // 758.9171 Established in 1936. Big on food, low on price. Open for breakfast and lunch. Historic downtown Northport. Closed weekends. CountryPride Restaurant 3501 Buttermilk Rd // 554.0215 www.ta.travelcenters.com Breakfast 24 hours. Lunch and Dinner buffet. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 4800 Doris Pate Dr | Exit 76 // 562.8282 www.crackerbarrel.com International House of Pancakes 724 Skyland Blvd // 366.1130 Jack's 1200 Hackberry Lane | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199 Maggie's Diner 1307 Ty Rogers Jr. Ave | Tuscaloosa // 366.0302 Mr. Bill's Family Restaurant 2715 McFarland Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 333.9312 Panera Bread 1800 McFarland Blvd *402 | Tuscaloosa // 366.8780 Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip | Tuscaloosa // 342.0022 Rama Jama’s 1000 Bryant Dr // 750.0901 Closest restaurant to Bryant-Denny Stadium.

or this review I tasted the 2012 vintage of this wine. In the glass, Catena Malbec is quite dark. Little to no light gets through this wine. The color is simply very dark plum. It appears quite heavy, given the thick and slow falling legs. This wine really coated the glass! AROMA Even before noticing the deep color, I noticed the deep aroma. It was very evident upon pouring and doesn’t dissipate over time. The aromatic character is actually more noticeable from afar, with lofting whiffs of dark black cherry. Up close you get a good burst of rich floral notes. There is a bit of a sting of alcohol in the aroma, but it is situated behind the other rich aromas. Catena Malbec alcohol content 13.5% by volume, according to the bottle. TASTE The wine’s flavor starts with warm and pleasant red fruits. However, there’s also a richer black fruit flavor that is a bit hidden, but noticeable if you’re paying atten-

tion. It’s a nice balance actually between these two flavors. I found myself taking in the aroma as I tasted the wine and that seemed to bring everything together. Try doing that if you’re tasting this wine. MOUTHFEEL AND TANNINS In general this is a pretty dry wine, however it does have some silkiness to the mouthfeel. Tannins are certainly noticeable. I sensed the tea like drynesall over my palate and it really stays with you for awhile. FINISH The finish is carried by the flavors and is medium to long. The tannins do a nice job of rounding out the finish after the flavors dissipate. OVERALL OPINION Overall, Catena Malbec is very enjoyable. If you don’t like a dry red wine, you won’t like this one. But, if you gravitate towards dry reds with unique flavor profiles and character, I think you’ll like this Malbec.

Sweet Home Food Bar 2218 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 764-9346 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Waysider 1512 Greensboro Ave // 345.8239 Open for breakfast and lunch. Smoke free.

FIVE Bar 2324 6th Street. // 205.345.6089 A restaurant/bar based on simplicity. We offer 5 entrees, 5 red wines, 5 white wines, 5 import beers, 5 domestic, and 5 signature cocktails, to go along with our full liquor bar. Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5-10; Friday and Saturday 5-12 Lunch: Friday and Saturday 11-3; Sunday Jazz Brunch: 10-3 five-bar.com; 205.345.6089 Kozy’s 3510 Loop Road E | near VA Medical Center // 556.4112 Great locally-sourced foods and live piono music on the weekends. |killionrestaurants.com/kozys/ The Side by Side Restaurant 2410 University Blvd. | Embassy Suites | 561-2500 thesidebysiderestaurant.com

JAPANESE

Benkei Japanese Steak House 1223 McFarland Blvd // 759-5300 Hours: Mon–Thurs 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Fri–Sat 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bento Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1306 University Blvd // 758.7426 Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant 607 15th Street Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi 502 15th Street // 752.8844

MEXICAN

Don Tono's 2312 4th Street | Temerson Square // 345.9191

Kobe Steak House 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 759-1400 Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat & Sun 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 391.0140 www.chipotle.com

El Mariachi 3520 McFarland Blvd E |Tuscaloosa // 409-8585 El Rincon (2 locations) 1225 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 366.0855 1726 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 330.1274 Fernando's Mexican Grill 824 McFarland Blvd E | Northport // 205.331.4587

ITALIAN

Avenue Pub 405 23rd Avenue

Broadway Pizzeria 2880 Rice Mine Road Northeast Tuscaloosa, // 391.6969

Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill 2001 New Watermelon Rd | Northport // 342.3378

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2300 University Blvd, Downtown // 759.1879 Menu ranges from sanwiches to finer pasta dishes and pizza. Varied beer and wine selection. Hours: Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. www.depalmascafe.com

LaGran Fiesta 9770 Hwy 69 S // 345.8871

Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.345.4343

Los Calientes Mexican Grill 3429 McFarland Blvd E // 553.1558

Mellow Mushroom 2230 University Blvd // 758.0112 Pizzas, calzones, hoagies and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. www.mellowmushroom.com

Iguana Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 752.5895

Los Tarascos (2 locations) 1759 Skyland Blvd // 553.8896 3380 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 330.0919 Margarita's Grill 1241 McFarland Blvd E // 343.0300 Moe’s Southwest Grill (2 locations) 2330 McFarland Blvd E // 342.1487 1130 University Blvd // 752.0234 moes.com

Taco Mama 2104 A University Blvd, Tuscaloosa 409.8173

FINE DINING

Chuck’s Fish 508 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 248.9370 Monday - Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 5-11 p.m. Steak, seafood, & sushi specialities. Daily specials: Monday - $20 Bottles of Wine; Tuesday - Ladies Night 1/2 off Domestic Beer and House Wine, Select $5 Martinis, $2 off Select Sushi Rolls for Everyone; Uptown Wednesday - $6 Uptown Shrimp; Featured Cocktails and $20 Bottles of Wine. Cypress Inn 501 Rice Mine Rd // 345.6963 Fax: 345.6997 | www.cypressinnrestaurant.com 2003 Restaurant of Distinction. Beautiful riverfront location. Steaks, seafood and more with Southern flavor. Wine list, full bar. Specialities of the house include Shrimp Cypress Inn and Smoked Chicken with white barbecue sauce. Kid friendly. Closed Saturday lunch. Mike Spiller is featured the first Thursday of every month. Happy Hour- Mon-Fri from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. featuring 1/2 price appetizers. $2 Domestic Draft Beers and $3 Well cocktails.

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Evangeline’s 1653 McFarland Blvd. North // 752.0830 Located in the Tuscaloosa Galleria. 2004 West Alabama Tourism Award Winning Restaurant. American Eclectic Cuisine. Lunch: Mon–Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dinner: Tues–Sat 5 p.m. until... Fall: Saturday Brunch.

Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar 6521 Hwy 69 S | Hillcrest Center // 366.1177 Offers steak, seafood, tempura, teriyaki and sushi. Including cooking at your table, if you choose. Sun–Thurs 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri & Sat 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Pepito’s (2 locations) 1203 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9028 1301 McFarland Blvd NE // 391.4861

Epiphany Cafe 19 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 344.5583 “New American cuisine” with a strong emphasis on local produce, organic meats, and sustainable seafood. The menu is always changing and features include an extensive wine list, a large vibrant bar and martini lounge area, as well as patio seating. Reservations are available online at epiphanyfinedining.com or through open table. Hours: Mon–Sat 5 p.m. - until

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Mr. G’s 908 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339-8505 Olive Garden 2100 McFarland Blvd E // 750-0321 Open daily from 11 a.m. www.olivegarden.com

CASUAL DINING

Avenue Pub 405 23rd Avenue // Tuscaloosa Brunch, lunch, and dinner. Specialty cocktails, local pints, bottled beer, and wine. Mon - Fri. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat. Noon – 11 p.m., Sun.Noon p.m. – 9 p.m. Big Daddy’s Cafe 514 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 759.9925 The Blue Plate Restaurant (Was Northport Diner) 450 McFarland Blvd, Northport // 462-3626 Brumfield's Restaurant 4851 Rice Mine Road | Tue. - Thu.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri - Sat.: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Buddy’s Ribs & Steaks 2701 Bridge Ave | Northport // 339.4885 Buffalo Wild Wings 2710 McFarland Blvd // 523.0273 Mon–Wed 11 a.m. - midnight | Thurs–Sat 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Chicken Salad Chick The Shoppes at Midtown & Essex Square, Northport | Said to be the very best chicken salad that can be found anywhere. www. chickensaladchick.com

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his past weekend, I was fortunate enough to spend some time at the Gulf with my wife’s family for her grandparent’s fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. The whole drive down, I was thinking about all the beers I wanted to try. Although I had a plan in my head of all the things I wanted to try, I found myself drinking these I’ve had before because of how good they are. Case in point is the Fairhope Brewing Company I Drink Therefore I Amber; a beer that is literally so perfect in every way I can’t help but drink multiples whenever I can find it. So, the first night we’re there we eat at this restaurant called Cobalt and as I’m waiting to order a drink, across the bar I see a rough old man in a Guy Harvey shirt and solid white mustache holding a Fairhope bottle. I immediately get as giddy as a schoolgirl; or an alcoholic I can’t tell which one. I order it and then return to my waiting spot to enjoy my beer and the beautiful Gulf sunset. Here are my thoughts: First of all, I seriously love the Fairhope bottles; I’ve always been a fan of the stubby bottle and the labels are so well done because they compliment the city of Fairhope and everything about the brewery itself. I bring all the up because I enjoyed the beer from the bottle and I think that’s the way to go with this one. Something about the flavor of the glass mixed with the outstanding flavors of the beer just brings it all together. From past experience I know this beer pours a deep copper, almost bronze color with a light tan head that is light and fluffy, but settles quickly. The aroma is amazing and one of the best elements of the beer because of the floral notes that you pick up. I feel like some of the best Amber ales I’ve ever had have always had this floral bouquet to them that really sets them apart from other subpar brews. This beer smells amazing and it really draws you in and sets you up for the onslaught of flavors that combine into a rhythmic jubilee on your tongue. Taste is everything that you expect from an Amber and then some. Up front you get a ton of malt flavors that almost provide creaminess to the beer that is sometimes missing in other beers. Follow that amazing malt character with extremely well balanced hop bitterness with a nice, drinkable finish. All of that is just on the first level of flavors and be warned, it doesn’t end there. Once the beer has some time to warm, you start to pick up the second layer of flavors that blend together deep, rich caramel notes with a slightly sweet and additional bitter citrus flavors that help bring everything together

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in the end. The beer is so complex that I firmly believe this could even be enjoyed at room temperature because of the depth of flavor and the difference in the initial taste you get and then the flavor profile that develops after the beer has had time to warm. This is something truly spectacular and a beer that should be not only enjoyed, but also respected for what it really delivers. If I’m drinking an Amber ale, I expect the beer to be a well-balanced, yet complex profile of flavors with a medium to light body and a mild carbonation level, and yet again, this beer provides that on all accounts. The carbonation is perfectly dialed in and really makes it that much more enjoyable. There’s a creamy aspect to the beer that lends itself to be a dessert beer, but doesn’t leave you feeling full or bloated after a few of them. In short, the flavors are perfectly complimented by the mouthfeel and vice versa. Overall, Fairhope has knocked this one out of the park like they have with just about every other beer on their roster. These guys are putting Lower Alabama on the map for the amazing things they’re crafting and their ability to put such an amazing amount of flavors and details into these beers. To take something as mundane as an Amber ale and turn it into a masterpiece is not easy, but they do it with what seems like ease. The flavors are in the right spots, the body is in the right spot, hell, even the label adds a little to this to make it that much more enjoyable. I can’t seem to find anything bad to say about this beer other than I wish I had more of it right now. Luckily, Fairhope has just begun distributing bottles into Birmingham and Tuscaloosa so you get out there and pick up any of their beers you see, because I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

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1203025 State H E Farm, R E T Bloomington, O E A T I N TILU S C A L O O S A ( C O N T . ) >>> RESTAURANTS | W Chili’s 1030 Skyland Blvd | Near McFarland Mall // 750.8881 Fax: 758.7715 // www.chilis.com Dave’s Dogs 1701 McFarland Blvd E | University Mall // 722.2800 Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 391.0575 www.fiveguys.com Glory Bound Gyro Company 2325 University Blvd // 349-0505 Glory Bound Gyro Company is a unique restaurant that focuses on great food and service in a funky, fun-filled atmosphere. Open Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm | Fri - Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Heritage House 700 Towncenter | Northport // 758.0042 Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hooligan’s 1915 University Blvd // 759.2424 From hamburgers to hummus. Open daily 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Horny's 508 Red Drew Ave | Tuscaloosa // 345.6869 Mon 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Tues-Thurs 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Fri 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. | Sat 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. New Orleans style atmosphere in the heart of Tuscaloosa on the strip. Horny's offerings include a full liquor bar, beer, and a variety of classic American food. Horny's Bar and Grill offers a limited late night menu from 1:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Logan's Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd E // 349.3554

Madear’s 1735 Culver Road // 343.7773 Mon–Fri 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 2nd & 3rd Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mugshots Grill & Bar 511 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 391.0572 Great burgers & sandwiches. Unique setting, full service bar, veggie entrees, kid friendly, and open late www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com Newk’s Express Cafe 205 University Blvd. East // 758.2455 Fax: 758.2470 // www.newkscafe.com An express casual dining experience in a refreshing and stylish atmosphere. Serving fresh tossed salads, oven baked sandwiches, California style pizzas and homemade cakes from Newk’s open kitchen. Sun–Wed 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Thurs–Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. O’Charley’s 3799 McFarland Blvd // 556.5143 Open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch www.ocharleys.com Panera Bread 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 366.8780 www.panerabread.com Piccadilly Cafeteria 1701 McFarland Blvd E | University Mall // 556.4960 www.piccadilly.com Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip // 342.0022 www.bamaquickgrill.com Ruby Tuesday (2 locations) 6421 Interstate Drive | Cottondale // 633.3939 Just off I-20/59 at exit 77. Near Hampton Inn and Microtel Inn 311 Merchants Walk | Northport // 345.4540 www.rubytuesdays.com

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Ryan’s 4373 Courtney Dr // 366.1114 Near Marriott Courtyard and Fairfield Inn Sitar Indian Cuisine 500 15th St // 345-1419 Southern Ale House 1530 McFarland Blvd N Monday-Thursday 11a-9p, Friday-Saturday 11a-10p Sunday Brunch 11a-2p A warm and inviting restaurant just north of the river with both classic and contemporary interpretations of Southern Cuisine. We boast a large variety of local craft beers on tap and other options in bottle for our beer loving constituents. Wine and Signature cocktails Southland Restaurant 5388 Skyland Blvd E // 556.3070 Steaks, chops and home-cooked vegetables Mon–Fri 10:45 a.m. - 9 p.m. T-Town Café 500 14th Street, Tuscaloosa | 759-5559 |www.ttowncafe.co Mon - Fri: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tacogi 500 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 342.3647 Tuscaloosa Burger & Seafood Company 1014 7th Ave. | Tuscaloosa // 764.1976 Over 160 craft beers. Tue. - Thu 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri - Sat 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Large selection of decadent desserts. Zoe’s Kitchen 312 Merchants Walk // 344.4450 A wonderful selection of Greek foods

IDA B’S KITCHEN // SOULFULLY DELICIOUS I

n the South, there are expectations when it comes to food. Soul food, meat and three, and home-style cooking are phrases that make us Southerners salivate. If your business is considered to be a “hole in the wall” location, then bonus points are certainly awarded. Along Highway 43 in Northport, one such place exists that may not be on your radar. Since early 2015, Ida B’s Kitchen has been serving up a variety of soulful goodies including wings, catfish, burgers, delicious vegetables, and desserts made from scratch. The simple and rundown façade masks the inviting and spacious atmosphere. I decided to try Ida B’s for an early lunch with my interns to see if my theory of a shabby looking outside equaled delicious food made with love and grease. Walking inside Ida B’s, I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the restaurant, ample variety of seating, and comforting décor. The cash register counter was donned with a variety of grab and go desserts which was nothing short of wonderful….key lime cake, lemon pound cake, and sugar cookies were all there for the tempting. My interns and I found a booth and scanned the menus delightfully. The lunch menu boasted fried pork chops, hamburger steaks, catfish, meatloaf, and other southern classics. The vast veggies list was comprised of collards, sliced tomatoes, fried okra, squash casserole, and many other sides. The treasure that immediately

caught my eye was a velvety three cheese macaroni. Immediately deciding that this macaroni would be a mandatory component of my lunch, I opted for a veggie plate of mac n cheese, candied yams, fried okra, and purple hull peas to add protein for good measure. As my students and I hungrily waited for our entrees, our sweet server brought us small samples of the homemade lemon pound cake to try. The first whiffs of cake perfectly indicated that butter, lemon, and vanilla were used to create this treat. I quickly put the cake sample away knowing I wanted to save it as a sweet ending after lunch. Our food was soon brought to us, and my eyes went directly to the macaroni. A layer of baked cheese confirmed that the dish was made from scratch. The creamy texture and full-bodied flavor of the macaroni was comforting and satisfying. My purple hull peas were perfectly seasoned while my okra had a nice crispness without being overly greasy. However, I found the candied yams to be the most disappointing with the texture and flavor clearly indicating that they came straight from a can with little to no doctoring on the flavor. I ended my meal with a perfect little bite of pound cake, and all was good in the world once again. If my meal had been comprised of just macaroni and cheese with a good hunk of pound cake, I’d be happy as a clam knowing that those calories were worth it. Overall, I found Ida B’s to be a great southern option for the Northport area. With a six dollar dinner menu feature and a successful catering business, I have no doubt that Ida B’s will last the long haul for my friends down 43 North. Ida B’s Kitchen is located at 4300 Highway 43 North. For more information, visit idabskitchen.com Tweet us @ThePlanetWeekly and let us know where you are eating!

SPORTS GRILL

Baumhower's Wings of Tuscaloosa 500 Harper Lee Drive | catering-Pick-up Tuscaloosa // 556.5858 | Always fresh and always fun. Owned by former UA/ Miami Dolphins great Bob Baumhower. Kid Friendly Buffalo Phil’s 1149 University Blvd | The Strip // 758.3318 Sports grille with TVs galore. Diverse beer and wine selection, full bar Billy's Sports Grill Historic Downtown Northport // 879.2238 Good food, beverages and family friendly Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. till 9 p.m. (Sunday Brunch 10:30am-3pm). Buffalo Wild Wings 2710 McFarland Blvd. East | Tuscaloosa // 523.0273 Sports grille with TVs galore. Diverse beer and wine selection, full bar Champs Sports Grille 320 Paul Bryant Drive | inside Four Points Sheraton Hotel // 752.3200 Breakfast and lunch buffets. Sunday brunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hooter’s 5025 Oscar Baxter Dr | Next to Jameson Inn // 758.3035 Wings, clams, shrimp and of course the Hooters Girls www.hooters.com Innisfree Irish Pub 1925 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199 Moe's BBQ 101 15th Street | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 752.3616 Mon-Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Bar open until 2 a.m., 3 a.m. on Fridays Mugshots Grill & Bar 511 Greensboro Ave // 391.0572 Great burgers. Full service bar. Open late. www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com Tuscaloosa Burger & Seafood Company 1014 7th Ave. | Tuscaloosa // 764.1976 Over 160 craft beers. Tue. - Thu 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri - Sat 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Large selection of decadent desserts Wilhagan’s 2209 4th St | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 366.0913 Wings U 1800 McFarland Blvd East Suite 218 | Pick-up Tuscaloosa // 561.3984 Features the first coal-fired pizza oven in Alabama. Owned by former UA/Miami Dolphins great Bob Baumhower. Completely open concept! www.wingsu.com WingZone 1241 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 342.2473

BARBEQUE

Archibald & Woodrow's BBQ 4215 Greensboro Ave | Tuscaloosa // 331.4858 Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sun lunch Bama BBQ & Grill 3380 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 333.9816 Dickey's BBQ (3 locations) 9770 Alabama 69; Midtown; and 13544 Hwy 43 North at Rose Blvd. in Northport. Texas Barbecue. | 344.6500 1800 McFarland Blvd, Midtown Village, Tuscaloosa. | 758-1133 13544 Hwy 43 North, Winn Dixie Shopping Center, Northport. | 330-1147 Dreamland (2 locations) 5535 15th Ave | Tuscaloosa // 758.8135 101 Bridge Ave | Northport // 343.6677 The legend. On game day, get there early if you want to make kickoff. Seating is limited. Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Hick’s BBQ 4400 Fayette Hwy // 339.3678 // Tues–Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Moe's Original BBQ 2101 University Blvd.. // 752.3616 Mon–Sat 11am - 10pm | Bar service Mon-Sat 2am and Fri -3am | Kitchen closes at 10pm Pottery Grill (2 locations) Highway 11 | Cottondale // 554.1815 3420 Alabama 69 | Northport // 333.5848 Menu: thepotterygrill.com Awesome barbecue. The Pottery Grill serves up everything from pork, chicken, ribs and sausage to burgers, hot dogs and salads. Take-out and catering available. Tee’s Ribs and Thangs 1702 10th Avenue // 366.9974 |11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily

STEAKS

and a full bar. Sushi on Thursdays. Lunch: Mon–Sat 11 a.m. -2 p.m. | Dinner: Mon–Thurs 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri & Sat 5 p.m. -10pm | Sun 11 a.m. -3 p.m.

Specializes in customized ice cream Hours: Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Surin of Thailand 1402 University Blvd // 752.7970 Authentic Thai restaurant and sushi bar. Open daily. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dinner: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. www.surinofthailand.com

Dunkin' Donuts 2520 Stillman Blvd. |Tuscaloosa// 349.3400 McCorvey Dr. | Tuscaloosa // 348.4041 www.dunkindonuts.com

PIZZA AND SUBS

A Taste Of Chicago 1700 Greensboro Avenue 205-342-DOGS Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 17th Street and Greensboro Avenue. Authentic Chicago style foods. Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago Rib Tips, and Chicago Style Pizza. California Underground 13552 Highway 43, Northport | 339.8660

Logan’s Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd | next to Sams // 349.3554 Steaks, ribs and spirits Longhorn Steakhouse 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 345-8244 #412 New Orleans Steak and Seafood House 824 McFarland Boulevard |11:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. daily. 248-7666

Nick's In the Sticks 4018 Culver Rd | Tuscaloosa // 758.9316 A long-time Tuscaloosa tradition. Good steaks at a reasonable price Try a Nicodemus if you have a designated driver.

Lenny’s Sub Shop 220 15th St // 752.7450 Fax: 752.7481 // www.lennys.com

Outback Steakhouse 5001 Oscar Baxter Dr // 759.9000

Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. // 345.4354

Twin Restaurant 3700 6th Street |Tuscaloosa | 758-7528 A full service restaurant specializing in Sushi, Prime Steaks, made fresh daily pasta, and whiskey oriented cocktails. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. // Former Tuscaloosa Country Club

Mellow Mushroom 2230 University Blvd | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 758.0112

Little Caesars Pizza 1414 10th Ave // 366.2220 | 1www.littlecaesars.com

Roly Poly Sandwiches 2300 4th Street | Tuscaloosa // 366.1222

SEAFOOD Chuck’s Fish

508 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 248.9370 Monday - Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 5-11 p.m. Steak, seafood, & sushi specialities. Daily specials. New Orleans Steak and Seafood House 824 McFarland Boulevard |11:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. daily. 248-7666

The Pita Pit 1207 University Blvd | The Strip // 345.9606 Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m. - 3 a.m. | Sun 11:30 a.m. - midnight Pizza 120 50115th St. East | 561.6853 Pizza Palace Buffet 6521 Alabama 69 | 752.5444 Tut’s Place 1306 University Blvd | The Strip // 759.1004

Red Lobster 2620 McFarland Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.553.8810 Sun-Thurs 11AM-10PM//Fri & Sat 11AM-11PM Reservations Accepted Take-Out Available Private Dining Area Available for Advanced Booking (Lunch Specials Available Mon-Fri 11AM-3PM)

DELICATESSEN

Honeybaked Ham Company 421 15th St. E // 345.5508 www.honeybaked.com

Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar 4851 Rice Mine Rd NE #460 // 462.3399 McFarland Plaza Shopping Center & Temerson Square Tuscaloosa Burger & Seafood Company 1014 7th Ave. | Tuscaloosa // 764.1976 Tue. - Thu 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri - Sat 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Over 160 craft beers. Large selection of decadent desserts. The Levee Bar and Grill 1 Bridge Ave | Northport // 632.3136 Casual riverfront dining Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri&Sat 11am, Sun 11am-8pm. www.leveebarandgrill.com Wintzell's Oyster House 808 Skyland Blvd. at the intersection of Skyland and Alabama Highway 69. | 247-7772 | wintzellsoysterhouse.com/location/tuscaloosa/

CHINESE

Jason’s Deli 2300 McFarland Blvd // 752.6192 Fax: 752.6193 // www.jasonsdeli.com Located in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center. Jimmy John’s (3 locations) 1400 University Blvd | The Strip // 366.3699 1875 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 752.7714 815 Lurleen B. Wallace S | Tuscaloosa // 722.2268 Delivery 7 days a week. www.jimmyjohns.com Manna Grocery & Deli 2300 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 752.9955 McAlister’s Deli (2 locations) 101 15th St | Tuscaloosa // 758.0039 3021 Tyler Dr | Northport // 330.7940 Sandwiches, salads and spuds www.mcalistersdeli.com Momma Goldberg’s Deli 409 23rd Ave // 345.5501 |www.mommagoldbergs.com Newk's 205 University Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 758.2455

Buffet City 1747 Skyland Blvd E // 553.3308 All you can eat buffet. Open 7 days a week.

Schlotsky’s Deli 405 15th St. E // 759.1975 schlotskys.com

Chang’s Chinese Restaurant 1825 McFarland Blvd N // 391.9131

Which Wich University Blvd.// Downtown Tuscaloosa // Mon – Sat 10:30 – 9 // Sunday 11 – 7 // Fun atmosphere,fresh ingredients, great sandwiches. 764.1673

China Fun 2600 University Blvd | Alberta City // 553.2435 Chongwah Express 1425 McFarland Boulevard, Northport. 333-1088

COFFEE SHOP

Hot Wok Express 6751 Alabama 69, Tuscaloosa // 758.0148

Barnes & Noble 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa 349.6366

Lee Palace 6521 Highway 69 S // 391.9990 Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking & Oriental Market 514 14th St. | In the Oz Music shopping center // 343.6889 // Open Sun - Thu 11am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 11am - 9:30pm Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880 Peking Chinese Restaurant 1816 McFarland | Northport // 333.0361 Open 7 days a week. Super lunch and dinner buffet. Hours: Sun–Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Swen Chinese Restaurant 1130 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9887

Five Java Coffee, fresh juices, smoothies and treats from Mary's Cakes. Open Monday - Saturday at 7am; 9am on Sundays Heritage House 700 Towncenter | Northport // 758.0042 Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Krispy Kreme Doughnut 1400 McFarland Blvd // 758.6913 www.krispykreme.com Starbucks (2 locations) 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 343.2468 1901 13th Ave East | inside Super Target // 462.1064 starbucks.com

DESSERTS

Trey Yuen 4200 McFarland Blvd E // 752.0088

ASIAN CUISINE

Subs n' You 2427 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.758.0088

Celebrations Bakery, Inc. 1832 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339.3221 Fax: 349.1945

Ruan Thai 1407 University Blvd // 391.9973 | ruanthaituscaloosa.com Exotic Thai cuisine. Offers vegetarian options, outdoor dining,

Cold Stone Creamery 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa //343.1670

Mary's Cakes & Pastries 412 22nd Avenue | behind Opus | Northport // 345.8610 www.maryscakesandpastries.com Mon–Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Smoothie King (2 locations) 415 15th Street | Tuscaloosa // 349.1721 Fax: 349.1945 1403 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 462.3664 Sweet CeCe's Frozen yogurt Treats 2217 University Blvd. | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 561.6458 A fun and friendly make your own creation, yogurt experience! TCBY (3 Locations) 2304 Mcfarland Blbd | Meadowbrook Shopping Center // 349.4661 // 2 Mcfarland Blvd | Northport | Essex Shopping Center // 758.6855 // 1130 Univ. Blvd. | The Strip // 345.0804

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Yogurt In Love Patriot Center 7402 Highway 69 South Phone Number: 764.9173 Fax Number: 764.9228 Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-10 pm. Yogurt Lab 920 Paul W. Bryant Dr Ste 200 | Tuscaloosa // 347.9522 Yogurt Mountain 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 342.1484 Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - midnight

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hen I sit down with my patients for nutritional counseling, they are so happy to show me all the fruits and vegetables they are getting in their diet. However, many do not realize that the form of your produce you are eating plays a huge part in the nutritional value and benefits. This time of year especially is a popular time to start canning and freezing fresh produce to use in the colder months, but the benefits can be compromised. Think of a house plant- you water it, give it sunshine, and watch it bloom and grow all year. Now if you put that plant in a can with water and opened it 6 months later, do you think it would be as fresh as when it was hanging on your porch? Well of course not. This is the same for produce; nutrition is lost through the process of canning and freezing. Using these methods to get you through the winter and is definitely a better option than not eating fruits and vegetables at all and very convenient, but when possible try to eat fresh produce. With the average American diet, we are only eat a third of the recommended of the recommended amount of vegetables which is 9, so if you are in a bind a vegetable regardless of its form is better than no vegetable at all. Are you giving up nutrition for convenience? FROZEN B vitamins are found in a lot of produce, provide numerous health benefits, but unfortunately dissolve in water during the freezing process. When foods rich in these vitamins are boiled or soaked, some of the foods’ nutritional content ends up in the water instead. When friuits and vegetables are in-season, buy them fresh and ripe. If you are going to get frozen produce, choose packages marked with a USDA “U.S. Fancy” shield, which designates produce of the best size, shape and color; vegetables of this standard also tend to be more nutrient-rich than the lower grades “U.S. No. 1” or “U.S. No. 2.” Eat them soon after purchase: over many months, nutrients in frozen vegetables do inevitably degrade. If you are eating frozen

produce steaming is a better option rather than boiling. Steaming minimizes the loss of water-soluble vitamins. CANNED The method used for canning produce can affect the nutritional content, as they tend to lose some of their vitamins in the high heating temperatures used during the process. With the canning technique, produce is picked at peak ripeness, blanched, and then canned which can increase nutrient loss. Salt is usually added to keep the flavor and prevent things from spoiling which increases the shelf life of the item. Preservatives usually contain a high amount of sodium which is the downside of eating canned foods. FRESH It is estimated that much of the food consumed in the United States travels an average of 1500 miles from the farm to your kitchen table. This is a huge concern because of the depletion of fuel and local agricultural resources that could occur in the near future because of this. The best way to go is fresh and that might mean only eating produce that is in season in your area. There is a seasonal guide to local fresh produce, which is available on the Alabama Department of Agriculture. Summer and early fall is the best time of year to visit local farmers’ markets or your own garden for fresh produce. There are plenty of farmers markets all over the Tuscaloosa area. However, during the rest of the year, it is important to continue eating vegetables and fruits even if that means frozen of canned. Try to add produce into your diet daily to keep your body healthy and prevent diseases. Whether you pick them straight from your backyard garden, out of a can, or the freezer, we all need to be getting our recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.

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ccasionally, life imitates art, even in the cinema. “As Above, So Below” director John Erick Dowdle’s “No Escape,” qualifies as a spellbinding, ‘stranger-ina-strange land’ saga about an amiable American family scrambling to stay alive during a cataclysmic coup in a nameless Southeast Asia nation. Initially, when Dowdle took his cast and crew to Thailand back in 2013 to lens this gritty, straightforward, action-thriller, few knew the smoldering political unrest would flare up into a full-scale military insurrection later in 2014. Moreover, the recent August 2015 bombing at a popular Hindu shrine that left 20 people dead and more than 100 wounded has heightened the plausibility of Dowdle’s nail-biting, take-no-prisoners thriller. Originally, this Weinstein Company release was entitled “The Coup,” but

audiences couldn’t relate to such as bland title so the producers changed it to something appropriately melodramatic. Reportedly, when Dowdle made “No Escape,” he went to painstaking lengths not to specify Thailand as the film’s setting. Additionally, the filmmakers refrained from using the color yellow in their palate because it represents Thailand’s official color and its royalty. This white-knuckled but xenophobic exercise in suspense dispenses with comic relief, clever one-liners, and amounts to a cautionary tale for tourists contemplating a vacation in Thailand. Indeed, China, Australia, and Hong Kong officials have issued travel warnings to tourists about Thailand. In Dowdle’s R-rated epic, murderous mobs armed with sticks, stones, machetes, knives, revolvers, and assault rifles declare an ‘open season’ on tourists and those who accommodate these foreigners. Ostensibly, “No Escape” has been lambasted by many film critics because it depicts the rebel natives in a demonic light but portrays tourists, particularly Seduced Americans, as if they were saints. “Empire” magazine September 21–25 & 27 critic Simon Crook has even Inspired by the final days of billionaire gone so far as to compare “No Escape” to a zombie recluse Howard Hughes, this maddening movie and Americans as tale depicts the paranoid and secluded the endangered species! entrepreneur as he is visited by the Austin, Texas, engineer Jack Dwyer (Owen Wilson sultry women from his own past. of “Behind Enemy Lines”) represents a benevolent American company Tartuffe dispatched to an unknown September 29 – October 4 Asian country to improve the quality of the water supMoliere’s quintessential comedy about ply. Events beyond Jack’s a mother and son, Madame Pernelle control have forced him to take this dreadful job as and Orgon, blinded by devotion a last resort because his to Tartuffe, an hypocritically pious other enterprises haven’t con-artist. Hilarity ensues when family and worked out for him. Predictably, Jack refuses to fly friends join forces to expose the imposter off to this exotic, faraway, and restore Orgon’s house to order. fourth-world, paradise without packing along his family, wife Annie (Lake Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre Bell of “Pride and Glory”), October 13–16 and their two daughters. Imagine a Brady Bunch with Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre (ARDT) only two children finding returns with a new collection of classic and themselves swamped in a blood and gore revolution contemporary dance pieces, choreographed with bloodthirsty natives dyby UA’s award-winning dance faculty. You ing to kill them, and you’ve will be amazed by the extraordinary talents got the gist of “No Escape.” Dowdle and his brother of UA dance students in this must see-event. Drew who helped him script “Quarantine” spend the first ten minutes or so of Tickets at 205.348.3400 or theatre.ua.edu “No Escape” introducing us to Dwyer and his happy family. Adorable daughters Lucy (Sterling Jerins) and Beeze (Claire Geare) are

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elementary school aged moppets who are no more prepared than their parents for the perilous predicaments that await them. What the Dwyers don’t know is that the country’s current President has just been terminated with extreme prejudice by ruthless terrorists. You know things are bad when the President’s personal bodyguard takes one look at what has happened and slashes his own throat. Meantime, the Dwyers have checked into the motel, and Jack has gone downstairs to report that nothing seems to work in his room when he spots a fellow passenger from his plane performing karaoke. Hammond (Pierce Brosnan of “GoldenEye”) is a grizzled, alcoholimbibing Briton who knows the country like the handle of the automatic pistol that he conceals on his person. Hammond and his native grinning pal Kenny (Sahajak Boonthanakit of “Elephant White”), who owns a taxi plastered with posters of country music crooner Kenny Rogers, help the Dwyers commute from the airport to their motel without being taken advantage of by the locals. Jack leaves the motel to buy a USA Today newspaper and finds himself caught between rioters wielding bombs, baseball bats, and guns and the police armed with helmets and shields. Jack knows that his goose is cooked when the rioters scatter the police and start executing Americans as well as any locals who appear to be collaborating with the American devils. The first obstacle the Jack and Annie face is getting out of their motel room without being slaughtered. They join other nervous tourists barricaded atop the motel roof. Initially, an approaching helicopter allays their anxieties. Ironically, the chopper carries rebels equipped with machine guns who aren’t about to rescue anybody. Jack realizes their only alternative is to jump to nearby high-rise building. If you’ve seen the “No Escape” trailer, you’ll

be prepared for this ordeal as the Dwyers hurl their horrified kids into the sky toward the other building. These taut moments will grip you with chilling terror, and things escalate for the worse as they flee for freedom. One crucial scene shows the entire family astride on a motorcycle that the father pushes through waves of irate rebels, but only one rebel spots their Nike sneakers. Later, when Jack barters for a boat so they can cross into Vietnam, he has to surrender his Nikes. “No Escape” reminded me of a long dormant film genre that flourished during the Cold War in the 1960s. In a game of political dominoes with the Communists, imperialist Americans sought to convert Southeast Asia countries to capitalism. Specifically, the Marlon Brando diplomatic thriller “The Ugly American” (1963), concerned Uncle Sam’s meddling in local politics where those empire-building antics were not appreciated. Meantime, “No Escape” conjures up a harrowing portrait of heroism under fire. The imperiled American family emerges as whitewashed saints, while virtually all of darkskinned Asians are hopelessly maniacal miscreants. Mind you, it is difficult not to root for Wilson and his family, especially when former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan sacrifices his life to rescue them from their homicidal Asian adversaries. Although Owen Wilson is best known for his smarmy comedies, he sheds his lighthearted image here. During one scene, when Jack’s own daughter is forced to hold him at gunpoint, director John Erick Dowdle doesn’t let the suspense slacken for a second. This scene is just as intense as the Russian roulette scenes in “The Deer Hunter.” “No Escape” will keep you poised on the edge of your seat, even when you know you’re being shamelessly manipulated for the sake of thrills and chills.

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adly, “Sinister 2” validates the age-old rule that sequels pale by comparison with their predecessors. Although occasionally atmospheric and marginally creepy, “Sinister 2” (* out of ****) won’t prompt you to sleep with your lights on, trouble you with nightmares, or send you off to counseling. Of course, if you didn’t see the original “Sinister” (2012), you won’t know why the latter was so good while the former abysmal. Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, the pair who penned “Sinister,” scripted the lackluster sequel. The problem is “Sinister 2” simply isn’t half as sinister as the original. Basically, “Sinister” packaged its plot around an anthology of Super 8mm snuff movies that a true-life crime author discovered in the attic of the house that he had bought to revive his declining career. Little did he know that this house was haunted. The cinematic horror in some of those home movies proved bizarre enough to make your skin crawl. Nonetheless, the safety value of modern horror is that everything was depicted with such outrageous abandon that you felt uneasy but never entirely queasy. Now, spectators who don’t appreciate horror movies as an art form would probably label “Sinister” and “Sinister 2” both decadent and repellent. Keep in mind that “Citadel” director Ciarán

Foy shows us nothing remotely gruesome in this 97-minute, R-rated chiller. Indeed, your imagination fills in the gaps because “Sinister 2” doesn’t dare show us what really would happen without running the risk of an NC-17 rating. The snuff movies in “Sinister 2” aren’t quite as diabolical. In “Sinister 2,” the best of the snuff movies dealt with three helpless humans hanging by their heels like live bait above an alligator infested river. Predictably, a gluttonous gator shows up and snacks on one of the victims. Ultimately, “Sinister 2” suffers because no single character significantly dramatic enough replaces the Ethan Hawke protagonist from the first film. The “Sinister” boogeyman--a cadaverous ghoul named Bughuul (Nicholas King of “Max Keeble's Big Move”)--returns with more unsavory shenanigans. Dressed from head to foot in black, this menacing supernatural demon resembles Tommy Wiseau, and he descends into rural Illinois to wreak havoc on a group of children that lived in and around an old church. These children have established contact with two 9-year old boys, Dylan and Zach Collins (real-life brothers, Robert and Dartanian Sloan), who are hiding out in an old house with their single mom, Courtney Collins (Shannyn Sossamon of “Wristcutters: A Love Story”) where she is restoring antique furniture. Court-

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ney has fled from her abusive husband, wealthy local businessman Clint Collins (Lea Coco of “J. Edgar”), and she is struggling to raise their two sons. Clint traumatized his wife, beating up not only Courtney but also hitting young Dylan so hard that he wound up in the emergency room. Later, Courtney convinced a friend who owns the property adjacent to an abandoned church to let them live there until she can find somewhere else to go. She has been running from Clint and dodging Clint’s hired hands who have been following her no matter where she went. Meantime, the evil dead children that visit Dylan after dark lure him into the basement of the old house and show him 16mm reels that they have made about their own families that they murdered in cold blood. Meanwhile, the former deputy sheriff in the original “Sinister” (James Ransome of “Empire State”), who tried to help Ellison Oswalt (Ethan Hawke) with his research, has lost his job because he shared confidential information. Now, the ex-deputy has embarked on a crusade to battle Bughuul by burning down the buildings that the ghoul has haunted. He refers to this as breaking the chain of evil. When “Sinister 2” opens, the exdeputy has been in touch with real estate agents about the house near the church where Courtney has been hiding from her estranged husband. He plans to burn the building down when he encounters Courtney. Courtney and he get acquainted when he spends the night with her at the house. No, they don’t forge a romantic relationship. Later, Clint surprises Courtney and the ex-deputy, arriving with the local authorities, in a futile showdown to induce his wife to hand Dylan and Zach over to him. The ex-deputy intervenes on Courtney’s behalf, and the local yokels back down. Throughout this marriage squabble, Dylan has been watching murderous home movie reels with the dead children but he hates them. Dylan’s brother Zach grows jealous because the dead kids chose Dylan over him. Eventually, the dead kids turn to Zach. The biggest problem that “Sinister 2” suffers from is the absence of a strong

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central character, like Ethan Hawke’s writer in the original, to dramatically anchor the storyline. Scenarists Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill have entrusted these duties to James Ransome’s former deputy sheriff. Nevertheless, Ransome still conducts himself like a weak supporting character rather than a compelling protagonist. Furthermore, Derrickson and Cargill haven’t assigned a name to Ransome’s character. Moreover, he remains largely ineffectual when he comes to matching fists with Clint and wits with the intimidating Bughuul. Sadly, Bughuul makes what constitutes fleeting appearances as the spectral villain who controls the dead kids. Bughuul terrorizes Ex-Deputy So & So when the latter explores the deconsecrated church where a boy, Milo (Lucas Jade Zumann) murdered his family during a medieval ritual involving the use of live rats trapped beneath buckets strapped atop to several bodies nailed to the sanctuary floor. Fiery coals were heaped atop the buckets so that the heat prompted the rats to gnaw their way to freedom by burrowing through the bodies of the tied down victims. Clearly, implausible plotting and convoluted predicaments are two other problems that afflict this contrived chiller. Inexplicably, Derrickson and Cargill have set their sequel in a corn field where the dead kids terrorize Dylan and Zach, in an obvious homage to the Stephen King thriller “Children of the Corn.” Altogether, “Sinister 2” amounts to an uninspired sequel.

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SHAI // SWEET TALKER This beautiful girl is Shai, 3-year-old female Tuxedo. Shai's former owner moved into a nursing home and decided it would be best for Shai if she could have a new home, so we took her in. Shai was a little shy at first, but she's becoming a very sweet cat! She has a tiny little meow and will talk to you if you sit with her. She mostly keeps to herself when it comes to other cats, but she could socialize well with one other cat or two. She was one of four in her previous home! Shai is used to a calm, quiet environment, and would do best in another similar home. She's a perfect gentle companion kitty! Visit our cat adoption center during open hours or contact us to meet Shai! Shai is negative for FIV and FeLK, current on vaccinations and spayed.

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Meet Coaster, a 10- to11-month-old male Boxer mix. He has a smooth brown coat with some white on his chest and a black muzzle. You don’t see it in the pictures, but most of the time his ears are flapped down like a Boxer's that are not docked. Coaster weighs 44 pounds now and should get a little bigger, probably around 50 to 60 pounds. Poor Coaster was pulled from our local animal shelter where he had been found and turned in as a stray. He must be a strong, hardy dog, because he'd been at the shelter for 2 ½ months!! Yes, Coaster was ready to get out and is loving having room to run and play with other dogs! Coaster has a lot of energy, but he is very sweet and loving. He is just a big puppy! And like any other puppy, he needs training and structure to help him develop into a well-mannered adult dog. Coaster loves to play and is very social. He is used to being around people but not used to a lot of the world since he has been in a shelter for so long. He should be fine with children over age 12, only because he may bump down smaller ones with his big body. He loves to play with other dogs and would make a great companion dog. He has too much energy for an apartment and will require a fenced in yard. We have started on his crate training. Coaster is up to date on his vet care, neutered, heartworm negative and is microchipped. He is on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. What a fun dog! If you need a work out buddy, Coaster is your man! If you are interested in giving Shai or Coaster the forever home they want and deserve, visit the Humane Society of West Alabama at http://www.humanesocietyofwa.org or call us at (205)-554-0011.

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The Black Jacket Symphony Presents AC/DC Back In Black WHEN: 8pm-10pm COST: $30 (orchestra) and $25 (balcony) WHERE: 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: http://bamatheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION: Artist: The Black Jacket Symphony presents AC/DC’s Back in Black Date: Friday, September 11, 2015 – 8:00 PM Location: Bama Theatre – Tuscaloosa, AL

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The Life of a Costume: From Page to Stage WHEN: 9am-5pm COST: Free WHERE: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center 620 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL PHONE: (205) 348-6010 LINK: http://events.ua.edu/event/27121 DESCRIPTION: Research, sketches, mock-ups, photographs and actual costumes curated by Donna Meester, associate professor and director of costume design in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, will be on display Sept. 4-25 at The University of Alabama Gallery in

the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa Farmers’ Market WHEN: September 12- December 26 Saturday’s from 7am-Noon. COST: Free. Price Varies with Vendors WHERE: 1900 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa AL PHONE: (205) 248-5295 LINK: http://www.visittuscaloosa.com/calendar-of-events-old DESCRIPTION: Fresh produce, grass fed beef, cheeses and so much more for the entire family

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Epihany Farm to Fork Cuisine WHEN: 12pm-6pm COST: $39 WHERE: 519 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 344-5583 LINK: http://visittuscaloosa.com/calendar-ofevents-old DESCRIPTION: Epiphany will serve a $39 Tapas Style meal with meat, vegetables and other delicious products of farms on or near the Black Warrior River including B & S Farms, Druid City Garden Project, Katie Farms, and Snows Bend Farm.

Bama Art House “The Look of Silence” WHEN: 7:30pm-9:30pm COST: ($8 general/$7 students and seniors/$6 Arts Council members). WHERE: 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa AL PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: http://bamatheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION: September 15: The Look of Silence (2014) Documentary (Rated PG-13) Director: Joshua Oppenheimer Synopsis: A family that survives the genocide in Indonesia confronts the men who killed one of their brothers.

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Travis Meadows in Concert WHEN: 7pm-9pm COST: ($8 general/$7 students and seniors/$6 Arts Council members). WHERE: 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa AL PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: http://bamatheatre.org DESCRIPTION: September 17: Travis Meadows in Concert. Presented by Collegiate Recovery. 7PM. 348-0945.

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Miss Sorority Row WHEN: 6:30pm-8:30pm COST: ($8 general/$7 students and seniors/$6 Arts Council members). WHERE: 600 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa AL PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: http://bamatheatre.org DESCRIPTION: September 18: Miss Sorority Row. 6:30PM

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The Whispers, The Spinners & The Manhattans WHEN: 7pm-11:59pm COST: Pit level- $55.50, Orchestra Seating- $44.50-$55.50, Balcony Seating $21$44.50 WHERE: 2710 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 248-5280 LINK: http://www.tuscaloosaamphitheater. com/ DESCRIPTION: The Whispers, The Spinners & The Manhattans will bring the “Sounds of Motown” to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

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>>> MUSIC | DAV E G I L d e R U B I O

f there’s one word Rhiannon Giddens detests, it’s genres. Classically trained in opera at Oberlin University, she moved on to a whole different style of music in becoming the leader of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Grammy-winning old-time string band from North Carolina — whose members all happen to be African-American. So Giddens clearly knows a few things about different styles of music and being classified is something she could live without. “I hate genres. I know that they’re necessary, but I hate them. Americana, what the hell does that mean? I don’t know. It’s American music, that’s all I know,” she said with a laugh during a recent phone interview. “If people want to call it Americana, that’s fine. What I have learned is that these labels change and what they mean change. Just like how Celtic has changed. What caucasian means has changed in the last 150 years. It all changes, so it doesn’t really matter.” Protestations aside, Giddens may have to grapple with the genre topic quite a bit now that she has been part of T Bone Burnett’s New Basement Tapes project and has released her solo debut album, “Tomorrow Is My Turn.” The common thread through both projects is producer Burnett, who wound up being floored when Giddens perform at the September 2013 concert event, Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of Inside Llewyn Davis, which was curated by Burnett and held at Manhattan’s Town Hall back in September 2013. Not only did the erstwhile roots music knob-twirler suggest working together that night, he pursued the banjo/fiddle-playing chanteuse a couple of weeks later on the phone. What hooked Giddens was when she was asked what her ideal project would be. “I had this list of things that didn’t really fit into the Carolina Chocolate Drops. I was just setting them aside, thinking about all these incredible women I was inspired by and it was something that had been hibernating for me,” she recalled. “So when T-Bone asked me what my dream record would be…as I was thinking about it, I knew I wouldn’t have to scramble for anything at all. I already had a project right here, and it would be the perfect project to do with T Bone Burnett. So I typed all the songs up and sent them over to him and he said we should do all of them—except for the Dolly Parton song [“Gypsy Joe and Me”] I picked. He swapped in another one and it was the absolute right choice.” ] The resulting 11 songs on the

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“Tomorrow Is My Turn” album form a tribute to a broad range of female singersongwriters from that dreaded Americana category. Dolly Parton gets her due on a reading of “Don’t Let It Trouble Your Mind,” which chugs along a loping cadence goosed along by fiddle and Chocolate Drops bandmate Hubby Jenkins’ bones playing as Giddens’ uses her quavering vibrato to defiantly declare, “Maybe you feel obligated/And out of sympathy for me you stay/But I had rather live alone/Than live with someone who doesn’t love me.” Elsewhere, Giddens takes Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s “Up Above My Head” down to the crossroads of gospel and Sun Records twang, while the traditional “Black Is the Color,” which has been covered by the likes of Joan Baez and Nina Simone, is given a contemporary spin thanks to the deployment of Jonathan Batiste’s melodica and beatbox contributions by former Chocolate Drop Adam Matta. Interestingly enough, it was another Tharp, renowned choreographer Twyla, who helped set the die for the theme of this record. “[Twyla] was choreographing some Chocolate Drops songs and we were going to be playing them live with her dancers,” Giddens explained with a laugh. “Twyla picked ‘Ruby, Are You Mad At Your Man?’ as one of the songs to cover, which is a Cousin Emmy song, and what she wanted to know was who Ruby was. And I’ll never forget how she asked that in a very direct way. I had been dancing around this idea of women in Americana music and Ruby just kind of became that catalyst of asking who this woman was. Or who Cousin Emmy is? Or Dolly Parton or Geeshie Wiley? Who are all these women that are incredibly important in this music? That lay dormant in my mind until T Bone came knocking and then it was all about finding Ruby.” During the time Burnett and Giddens were working on her debut, the producer asked Giddens to participate in his New Basement Tapes project, where she joined Jim James, Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes in setting to music previously unreleased lyrics written by Bob Dylan during the time he was recording what became “The Basement Tapes” with The Band. It proved to have its challenges, considering five bandleaders had to agree on how these songs would sound and who played what instrument on what song. But it was an experience Giddens was glad to have. “It was pretty amazing, but it was also very difficult for me. I had to push through

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a lot of things for myself personally, but that’s where the best art comes, when you’re striving to overcome something,” she said. “I think it’s one of the best things that I’ve ever done in terms of the output and what I learned and gained. I think I will be processing that for years to come.” Even though Giddens was on track to become a world-renowned opera singer, the idea of getting dressed up, constantly auditioning and focusing on nothing but the classical music world left her cold. When she took up contra dancing and fell in love with the sounds of banjo and fiddle that often provided the soundtrack for these events, Giddens decided to give old-time music a crack. A second job as a singing hostess at Macaroni Grill allowed Giddens to save up enough money to purchase “a cheap Chinese fiddle and a Deering Goodtime banjo and that was it.” When she went to an event in November 2005 called the Black Banjo Gathering in Boone, NC, she wound up communing with like-minded folk — particularly enthusiasts happy to celebrate the black and African roots of the banjo while paying homage to living traditional bearers like

Joe Thompson and Algae Mae Hinton. Always one to blur the lines of music, it was here where Giddens’ musical education deepened as she, Dom Flemons and Sule Greg Wilson formed the original lineup of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and quickly became traveling ethnomusicologists, doing shows where they were comfortable playing everything from Dixie and Civil War-era fare to ragtime and all stripes of country blues. Giddens has unsurprisingly carried this open-minded outlook into “Tomorrow Is My Turn,” although she disagrees when people talk about the broad range of music on her new record. “I love it when people say there are so many different genres on my record but actually, not really with this specific era of American music,” she said. “That’s also the point of the record, which is to say that all of this came out of the same well. You had Jimmie Rodgers doing blues and blues artists doing country hollers. It’s all part of the same origin, so let’s try and remember that. This all actually belongs together. If I put electronica or rap on my album, that would be different. To me, all this music is cheek-by-jowl next to each other.”

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6. Dickensian lad 7. Clod chopper 8. Fifth qtrs. 9. Jeering noise from a crowd 10. Shot again, as a photo 11. Twelve months 12. While lead-in 13. Cell body 18. Quick smells 21. Braying beast 23. 33rd W.H. monogram 24. "What me, worry?" sayer's initials 25. Assay 26. Hard overhand shot 27. "___ fast!" 28. Say out loud 29. Old expression of disgust 31. Gold unit 32. Writer Jong 33. Goldman ____ (investment bank) 38. One-time Soviet news agency 40. Go over again, as text 41. Well-chosen 44. Windy City, for short 45. Canon model 46. Thaw in the Cold War 49. Many a prime time series 50. Nav. rank 53. Comedian/actor Murphy 54. Electrical resistance units 55. Help in a crisis, with "out" 56. Yesterday in Rome 58. Stun, in a way 59. Certain PCs 60. Alternate for butter 61. Abbreviations for maiden names 63. Gridiron cheer 64. Greek letter after Xi (abbr.) 65. Bygone Mideast grp. SOLUTION FOR PUZZLEMANIA CROSSWORD ON PAGE 21

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W An intuitive hunch could see you taking swift action concerning a home or related family matter. Fresh insights could provide you with a new perspective that enables you to efficiently resolve a tricky issue. There's also a lot going on in your zone of creativity, romance, and fun. This week's Solar Eclipse could encourage a budding romance to become more lively and passionate. Don't rush, however, as you'll benefit from getting to know this person better first. Home affairs take the lead, with plenty of opportunities for expansion, entertaining, and making family life exactly what you want it to be. Even so, this week's Solar Eclipse could coincide with a big decision. If it's something you've been considering for a while, this Eclipse might push you to take action sooner rather than later. However, go easy on the weekend and for a few days after. Give yourself a chance to reflect before you make a move. There's a chance of a small windfall early this week, which could put a smile on your face. Or an opportunity to increase your income could give you a pleasant boost. A lively Solar Eclipse may also encourage you to become more efficient with such things as time management and everyday administrative tasks. You may become a lot more productive if you implement new strategies. A message or fresh information could see you reaching out for a new opportunity.

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Money matters look buoyant and can remain so if you're willing to plan for your success. Toward that end, the Solar Eclipse that's building this week can encourage you to venture outside your comfort zone. You don't have to do so all at once - baby steps are fine! You might even discover that someone will pay you for a skill that you haven't really appreciated. Mars in your sign could make you very determined to bring your dreams to life.

Mark this week down as a potential game changer, as the developing Solar Eclipse might encourage you to make a key decision. You may find information that puts a new spin on things, and you might want to take advantage of an associated opportunity. This could be an exciting time when you'll venture into new territory and begin to see possibilities you haven't considered before. With Jupiter pushing you to expand your options, this is definitely the time to Your social life sparkles, and this week is no exception. With Mars continuing its lively pace, this is the perfect time to explore new venues, date, join clubs, and network. There's also a Solar Eclipse in your spiritual sector that might encourage you to take up certain spiritual disciplines. If you've been busy and feeling somewhat stressed, you may find that doing so brings you greater peace of mind in the long term. In addition, take note of your dreams this week! Social trends look particularly buoyant, with opportunities to mix with people who can expand your social horizons. This week you might take a big step forward as the Solar Eclipse in Virgo pushes you to be more adventurous. There's also the chance of an encounter that sets you thinking of new possibilities you hadn't considered before. This Eclipse might see you taking a bold step in an extremely promising direction. Things are certainly looking up! If you've been hoping for some kind of a breakthrough, this week could start the process. Maybe it's an inspiration or someone you meet that sets you thinking, or perhaps you spot an opportunity that seems too good to be true. Whatever shows up will certainly be worth investigating. Watch out for coincidences or synchronicities that seem to point in a particular direction. The cosmos may be prompting you to take a leap of faith in order to expand your horizons. Keep an open mind this week and don't limit yourself to the tried and trusted. Where your job and career are concerned, a conversation could reveal options that may seem outlandish. However, if this person can also provide proof, then you might be persuaded. The Solar Eclipse on Sunday encourages you to actively study and acquire knowledge in key areas. By doing so you'll pave the way for a better job, better business, and bigger income further down the line. Shared finances and business affairs are looking a whole lot livelier since Jupiter entered Virgo. This week there could be even more positive changes afoot as the Solar Eclipse sets you wondering about the future and tantalizing thoughts of success. Toward that end, you may be motivated to look around for opportunities that could be big earners. It also pays to have a sound business plan before you make a move. Combining ingenuity with a sound strategy could work a miracle.

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This can be an exciting week in which a conversation or encounter has a profound effect on you. A positive alignment in your relationship sector suggests that the people you connect with have the potential to change your life in one way or another. This week's Solar Eclipse hints that someone could take you under their wing or may even want to date you. Their knowledge, experience, and perspective on life could enrich you in many wonderful ways. Be ready! You may notice the tension developing as the week gathers pace, particularly as there's a Solar Eclipse in your work and lifestyle sector on Sunday. You may be pushed by events to make one or two key changes to your routines, plans and goals, and perhaps job. However, it also offers the chance for a fresh new start, which could take you into new and exciting territory. Where diet and health are concerned, it might be time to make positive changes.

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ight Alabama players were recognized by the coaching staff following Saturday’s 35-17 victory over No. 20 Wisconsin. Derrick Henry, Ryan Kelly and O.J. Howard were the honorees on offense, while Reggie Ragland, Jonathan Allen and Jarran Reed represented the defense. Tony Brown and Cyrus Jones made the special teams list. Henry, a junior from Yulee, Fla., rushed for a career-high 147 yards and three touchdowns on just 13 carries. He set career highs in yards and touchdowns while averaging 11.3 per carry. He scored on runs of 37, 56 and two yards while also catching two passes for 12 yards and accounting for five first downs. Kelly, a senior from West Chester, Ohio, was a game captain and anchored the Alabama offense at center while helping to open holes for 238 rushing yards and 502 yards of total offense. He did not allow a sack or a pressure or commit a penalty. Howard, from Prattville, Ala., caught three passes for 37 yards and two first downs. On defense, Ragland led the Crimson Tide with 12 tackles, including five solo stops. The game captain from Madison, Ala., also accounted for one quarterback hurry while helping limit Wisconsin’s powerful rushing attack to just 40 yards in the game or 1.9 yards per carry. Allen, from Leesburg, Va., accounted for two sacks (15 yards) to set a career high. He finished with four total tackles and a broken up pass. Reed, from Goldsboro, N.C., made five tackles along the defensive line as the Tide limited Wisconsin to just 268 total yards. Jones, a senior from Baltimore, Md., took over as the starting punt returner and finished with 25 yards on four returns, including an 18-yard burst. Brown, a sophomore from Beaumont, Texas, recorded one tackle on punt coverage, which he limited to just three yards. PHOTOS COURTESY OF UA ATHLETICS

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nce upon a time, Alabama was a recruiting force in the state of Mississippi. But over the past few years, pulling a top prospect out of that state has been nearly impossible for the Tide. That might change this year. Whispers from Mississippi are that some of the state’s top prospects are looking to leave home. Couple that with talk that the NCAA is sniffing around in Oxford, and the timing might be right for the Tide to pluck some of Mississippi’s top talent. It appears that Alabama is in position to land two or three of Mississippi’s elite prospects. Here’s a glance at the three. WR A.J. BROWN 6-2, 218, 4.6 Starkville, MS / Starkville HS UA offer Alabama has been in strong position with the Starkville star for several months. Tide assistant Bo Davis has built a tight relationship with Brown and his father. At one point, it was thought that Brown’s recruitment would be an Alabama-Ole Miss battle. It might end up like that, but in recent weeks the Tide has gained some momentum and is probably the favorite. Mississippi State is thought to be the number two team. How good is Brown? Some in Tuscaloosa think he has Julio Jones potential. DE JEFFERY SIMMONS 6-4, 270, 4.8 Macon, MS / Noxubee County HS UA offer

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There is no questioning that he is one of Alabama’s top targets. Simmons doesn’t have strong ties to the state of Mississippi. The Louisiana native only moved to the state a few years ago, so leaving isn’t that big a deal for him. We’ve thought all along that Simmons’ decision would come down to Alabama and Ole Miss. LSU and Mississippi State are also high on his list. Simmons has a strong relationship with DL coach Bo Davis. He is very impressed with Alabama’s championship tradition and Nick Saban’s reputation for putting players in the NFL. Plus, Macon, MS is only 75 miles from Tuscaloosa. CB NIGEL KNOTT 5-11, 171, 4.32 Madison, MS / Germantown HS UA offer Even though Knott’s father played at Ole Miss, many think Knott is looking to leave the state. That doesn’t mean that the Rebels and the Bulldogs have no chance. They certainly do. But Knott looks primed to go out of state. Earlier speculation had him ready to commit to FSU. That was a bit premature. FSU is definitely on his list. But he has serious interest in Alabama, too. FSU, Alabama, Oregon and possibly a few other out-of-state schools could make a strong run at Knott.

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