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After a successful new album release titled ‘The Guest House’ and a growing social media fan base, Loosky is quickly becoming one of West Alabama’s most favorite bands.

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Just two albums into their career, the sibling duo of Luke and Joel Smallbone are headlining Winter Jam, Christian music’s leading annual package tour.

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6 THE PALEO DIET: REAL DEAL OR JUST A FAD? // RACHEL STEINER

14 COMMUNITY ARTS

There are all kinds of diets out there but for the most part, they are not eating patterns that can be sustained for life.

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aniel Ingram, John Laing, Kyle Posten, and Rob Keating have been playing together in bands long before they became the boys of Looksy. After a successful new album release titled ‘The Guest House’, a growing social media fan base, and quickly becoming one of West Alabama’s most favorite band, Rob and John open up about their personal journeys, what the future holds for the band, and the funniest moments they’ve shared as a group. “[Looksy] is a combination of all the music we enjoy and like to listen to. When we came together, we decided to play a variation of different things that represent what we are into in that very moment.” Keating, vocalist and guitarist, said. The band’s sound is hard to classify under just one specific style, with its combination of blues, rock n’ roll, indie, and incorporations of southern elements, Keating and Laing both agree that they are a mixture of My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, and Jack White. After a year of commuting back and forth to Birmingham, where they recorded their entire new album, scheduling in practices and gigs to their already busy schedules that include full time employment and going to school at The University of Alabama, one would assume that at times, being in a band can become extremely overwhelming, but for the guys, it is far from that. “Music is everything.” Keating said, laughing. “I know it sounds cliche, but music is my sanity, regardless of anything I do in life, I can’t imagine at this point in my life not having a guitar just to pick up and play.” Laing added, “Yeah I agree, it’s a drug for me, if i’m angry, I just go to my guitar, pick it up, and release all my tension.” It is easy to note just how comfortable the guys are around one another. With friendships dating back to when they were in middle school, Rob and John reminisce about the fun moments they’ve shared together over the years.

“I’m trying to think of one that is good to write about,” Laing laughed. “So many funny moments have happened to us, especially because we have known each other for such a long time.” Nothing is left unsaid when asked about their personal journeys involving music, relationships, and college careers. The honesty in which they speak about regrets and their experiences thus far in their lives is one more characteristics that makes the guys of Looksy stand out amongst the crowd. “I don’t believe in regrets,” Keating said. “I guess if it comes down to whether I should have started with music from the start, no school, yeah I [think about it] but ultimately, I like everything I’ve done in life so far and wouldn’t personally change it.” As for Laing, who dropped out of college to focus solely on his music career, the thought of whether that was a good choice to make or not is still something he thinks about from time to time. Though, ultimately, he feels comfort in knowing that if one day he wants to go back to school, he can. “I think it’s something I think about, yeah, but I don’t dwell on it.” Laing said. “I can always go back to school and graduate but music, for me, is happening now, and that’s what I’m working towards.” There’s a sense of pride when it comes to being in a band that originates from the smallest towns of Alabama. Locally recognized as a band to “look and watch for in 2016” by AL.COM, the guys

can’t help but imagine what the future holds for Looksy. “We do everything. From marketing, to booking gigs, to our image and sound.” Keating said. “I think we’re ready now to branch out and look for a team to work with. It’s definitely something that we have thought about, especially recently.” After touring for a short period of time to cities like Athens, Atlanta, Memphis, Huntsville, and Florence, the guys are looking to branch out and hopefully go on an East Coast tour this upcoming summer. “We’re working out the details now,” Laing said. “Especially now with our album release, being on the road like that, it just makes everything even more real, sort of like “this is exactly what I am meant to be doing with my life”” Ultimately for the guys, playing live at different venues across town and the nation is all about introducing their music to people who may have not heard of it before and getting to build off that instant connection they make with the crowd while playing.

“I think that’s what’s fun and rewarding about [it],” Keating said. “Playing a good show while meeting new people. It’s definitely the most rewarding part.” Make sure to catch Looksy at Druid City Brewing on March 5 and at Saturn in Birmingham on the 11th. To buy their album ‘The Guest House’ head on over to either Itunes, Amazon, Spotify, or Soundcloud.

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FOR KING & COUNTRY: RUN WILD

his year’s Winter Jam tour could be considered a symbol of just how quickly For King & Country has risen through the ranks of the Christian music scene. Just two albums into their career, the sibling duo of Luke and Joel Smallbone are headlining Winter Jam, Christian music’s leading annual package tour. Despite that rapid rise, Luke Smallbone sounds like he is not at all caught up in his success or the acclaim For King & Country has received, and in fact is quick to credit the duo’s two previous outings on the tour – in 2012 and 2015 – with playing a part in the upward trajectory of their career. “We have a lot of thanks to give Winter Jam because Winter Jam was our first-ever tour that Joel and I did back in 2012,” Luke said in a late-December phone interview. “For Winter Jam to be the first tour, which was, there’s not too many tours where you can get in front of 500,000 people to kind of launch our career was a tremendous feat. I mean, it was an amazing experience. Because of that, I think Winter Jam will always hold a special place in our hearts. And even going back in 2015, it kind of felt like seeing family again. And to be back again this year, it’s a special thing. We’re excited to be part of it.” Chances are the feeling is mutual with Winter Jam’s organizers. In For King & Country, they have booked a group whose two full-length albums – “Crave” (2012) and “Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.” (2014) – each went top five on “Billboard” magazine’s Christian albums chart, while notching three top five Christian music singles. The Smallbone brothers topped off those achievements last year by winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Album for “Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.” Luke’s perspective on the Grammy win provides a good insight into the humility he tries to bring to For King & Country. “I want to be somebody that tries not to take them (awards) seriously at all, other than it’s people coming alongside of you saying ‘Hey, we’re proud of what you’re doing. We encourage you. Keep up the good work.’ I think that’s the best aspect of an award,” he said. “If you try to take it as anything more than that, I think it actually hurts you. If you try and compete against other people, if you’re trying to think I’m better than you because of this, that does nothing but hurt what you’re trying to do. “We’re very, very grateful for it,” Luke said of the Grammy. “But it doesn’t alter the reason why we got into music. The reason why we got into music is because we believe there’s hope in music, and we believe music can alter somebody’s day and can alter somebody’s life.” The Smallbones’ path into music seems logical enough, considering the background of some of their family members. Born in Sydney Australia, their father (a concert promoter/artist manager),

moved the family to Nashville in 1991. In high school, the brothers sang backup for their older sister, the well known Christian music singer and author Rebecca St. James. And after graduating high school, they decided to form their own group, releasing a debut EP, “A Tale of Two Towns,” in 2008 before getting signed by Warner Music Group. With the label deal in hand, the Smallbones chose the band name For King & Country and in 2011 released a second EP, a self-titled effort. A single from that release, “Busted Heart (Hold On To Me”) became a breakthrough single, reaching number three on “Billboard’s” Christian singles chart. This paved the way for the “Crave” album, a second top 10 single in “The Proof of Your Love,” and then a setback for Luke Smallbone. On tour in summer 2013, he contracted ulcerative colitis and eventually landed in the hospital when the disease grew serious. Luke takes a good deal of the blame for the way is health deteriorated. “I got diagnosed Halloween of 2012 with colitis. I didn’t take it that seriously at the time,” he said. “I just kind of thought hey, I need to just tough it out and I’ll be OK. And the reason I got so sick was because I didn’t listen to probably myself, knowing that gee, my body’s freaking out here. I need to kind of calm down a little bit. So I got really, really sick and the doctors were all like freaking out. I mean, it was a mess. And many times, doctors were saying you should be in a hospital right now, and you had other people say ‘Hey, people don’t die of colitis. They die of their heart stopping because they’ve lost so much weight.’ And then I was sitting there at 125 pounds as a 6’ 4” man. So you deal with a lot.”

“I like emotive music. I like music that moves me, so the music and the lyric need to be in synch to do that.”

Luke eventually recovered, and For King & Country’s popularity only accelerated when “Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.” arrived in September 2014. Two singles from the album – “Fix My Eyes” and “Shoulders” – went top five on “Billboard’s” Christian Songs chart, paving the way to the current tour headlining Winter Jam. But Luke said his battle with colitis made him appreciate and understand that being a husband and father have to be his first priorities in life. His colitis saga inspired the song, “Without You,” a duet with wife, Courtney. It’s one of several epic ballads (“Shoulders” and “No Turning Back” are among the others) on the album. Other tunes, such as “Fix My Eyes,” the title track and “Priceless” rock harder, but have the kinds of soaring vocal melodies and huge instrumentation (often with orchestral flourishes) that have inspired comparisons to anthemic rockers like Coldplay and U2. Luke feels the second album solidified and amplified the sound he and his brother crafted on “Crave.” “I like emotive music. I like music that moves me, so the music and the lyric need to be in synch to do that,” Luke said. “And

sometimes I think maybe that’s what developed a lot in ‘Run Wild’ is we found out the things that move us. “We felt like we kind of came into a stride on the second album and kind of understood hey, this is what we like. This is what we don’t like. And this is type of music that we’re going to do our best to create,” he said. Now the Smallbone brothers, who tour with a five-piece band, will try to inject as much life as possible into their music during their Winter Jam sets, augmenting the music and message with a good deal of visual production. “One of the things I always talk about is the shows these days need to be as entertaining as possible,” Luke said. “The people that you’re playing for have entertainment in their pockets. They have it on their phones. It’s around everywhere. So if you’re going to leave them with a message, if you’re going to leave them with something, you’ve got to get their attention. So our hope is all the different things that we have going on will draw attention to the purpose and the mission behind what we’re doing and the messages we’re going to share.”

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CLOS DU BOIS CHARDONNAY

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or this review, I joined up again with “Big Al” who has helped with previous reviews and has a great palate. We tasted the 2013 vintage of this wine. The winemaker for this vintage is Gary Sitton and the varietal is 100% Chardonnay (not a blend). It’s aged in 30% French oak and 2% American oak. According to the tasting notes, the 2013 growing season yielded high quality grapes that matured in a slow and steady fashion. This resulted in full flavor development and tannin maturity.

very subdued. I described it as “diluted pineapple.” For Big Al, he felt the pepper from the aroma carried through to the flavor. He also said he perceived a smooth vanillalike flavor. We both felt the flavor was not oaky at all, even though the wine did go through some oak aging.

FROM THE BOTTLE “Our classic California Chardonnay offers flavors of apple, pear and lemon, with hints of butter, toasty oak and spice. Pour a chilled glass to unwind at the end of a long day or sip with family and friends at a party of any size.”

FINISH The finish was long lasting and enjoyable. For me, it was noticeable all over the palate and for Big Al, more towards the back.

APPEARANCE In the glass, this wine is golden in color with no bubbles appearing in the wine. We observed well-spaced and slowly falling legs. AROMA The aroma was noticeable when first poured from a good foot away from the glass. It was like a burst that dissipated fairly quickly. We had slightly different experiences in terms of what we noticed. While we both noticed pineapple, I also noticed a hint of lemon. Big Al quantified it as peppery pineapple. We both noticed a good burn from the alcohol. Clos du Bois Chardonnay alcohol content 13.5% by volume, per the bottle. TASTE I noted sweet tropical fruits, but they were

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MOUTHFEEL We both thought the wine had a luxurious and silky mouthfeel.

OVERALL OPINION Overall we were both impressed with Clos du Bois Chardonnay. This wine grew on me. At first I thought it was a bit washed out, as I tend to gravitate to oaky Chardonnays. But, a lot of people don’t like oaky Chardonnays. Given that, I think this is a nice sippable Chardonnay. Additionally, I enjoyed the wine’s subtle sweetness and its long and enjoyable finish. Big Al called it “good and enjoyable” and he liked the subtle sweetness the most. He felt it reminded him of a Riesling and said it would pair well with a Crème Brule or a Tiramisu. Clos du Bois Chardonnay price $9.99. THREE SUGGESTED PAIRINGS For this wine, I happily agree with Clos du Bois’ recommendations, which are to pair this Chardonnay with “fish prepared in lemon butter sauce, pasta in cream sauce, and herb-roasted chicken.”

hen I hear the word “diet”, I usually cringe. Diet by Webster definition is “a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, usually for medical reasons”. There are all kinds of diets out there but for the most part, they are not eating patterns that can be sustained for life. For example, the cabbage soup diet is one where you basically just consume cabbage soup for 7 days. The diet advisors even admit this is not a long-term weight loss method but a quick 7-day quick fix to shed a few pounds. Along with this, is the Adkins diet which when people end the diet, they usually unfortunately gain their weight back and then some. When I heard of the Paleo diet, I of course thought of crazy diets that usually in the long term are not effective and just result in messing up the person’s metabolism. Personally, I think this diet should be called ta lifestyle because it can truly be a way of life and a healthy one that can really change your mindset of food for lifelong habits. The Paleo diet (Otherwise known as the Paleolithic, caveman, and stone-age diet) was given these names based on the belief that we should be eating like our ancestors from that time. It includes vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, nuts, eggs, spices, oils, and roots that are found in nature. This list does not include dairy, grains, sugar, and processed foods with a shelf life of years. This lifestyle does not include special pills or supplements because if you are eating by Paleo ways, you will be getting all the nutrients and vitamins your body needs. There are many benefits of eating this way, but I am going to a highlight a few of the ones I found interesting. MORE ENERGY Have you noticed recently the amount of energy drinks available at the store? Why is that? Because the average American diet is not good and do not give us the energy we need to feel good and make it through the day. A typical American breakfast consists of coffee and usually a simple carbohydrate like a bagel or toast.

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The Paleo diet consists of foods that have a low glycemic index, which means the natural sugars, and nutrients are absorbed slower into the blood stream that can help avoid the quick drop in energy that typically occurs after eating. REDUCE INFLAMMATION Science has shown that an increase in inflammation can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses. With the Paleo lifestyle, a lot of the foods contain Omega 3 fatty acids found in coldwater fish, seeds, and oils that are natural anti-inflammatories. VITAMIN AND MINERAL PACKED If you do any research with the Paleo diet, it is suggested trying to eat colors of the rainbow daily. Fruits and vegetables with different colors have different vitamins and minerals and eating a variety will insure you are getting most if not all of the recommended dietary intake. LESS ALLGERIES Many people are not able to digest grains and dairy, which is why the Paleo diet tries to limit the consumption of these. Many people do not like the Paleo diet for this reason, but they are to be eaten in moderation because our body wasn’t designed to have most of our food coming from dairy and grains. Because the Paleo way is not a short-term diet and can be a lifestyle, this concept of eating can be very beneficial to all ages and health conditions. An easy rule to follow is to do your grocery shopping around the perimeter of the store. If you think about it where the fresh food is, it is around the outside of the store. Once you get into the center aisle that is where the processed foods are kept because they do not need to be kept cold and can sit on the shelves without spoiling. I really believe the Paleo lifestyle is the way we were intended to eat and can provide all areas of the food groups, definitely one to consider when making better health choices!

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positioned UA as one of America’s fastest growing public research universities. This award is given to an individual who has provided extraordinary leadership and service to the community. Dr. Witt’s impact on the Tuscaloosa County Community and the State of Alabama has reached far beyond his leadership roles in higher education. He “is past chairman of the Board of the Chamber, and chaired the Chamber’s Working As 1 capital campaign in 2012. The following awards were also presented: The Minority Business Council Trailblazer Award was presented to Fitzgerald Washington, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Labor, and Verta BarrMeherg, the first female chair of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and the Alabama Automobile Dealers Association. This award is The Chamber of Commerce of West presented to individuals whose pioneering contributions have Alabama recognized top volunteers for been outstanding and unique, and whose efforts have blazed a 2015 during its 115th annual celebratrail in their profession. tion, presented on Thursday, Feb. 18 by Annette Smallwood of Chick-fil-A of Northport was named The University of Alabama at the Bryant the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year for her exceptional Conference Center. service to and on behalf of the Chamber’s membership. The Kimberly McMurray of Ward Scott Ambassadors are the Chamber’s official hosts for all functions. Architecture was named the 2015 The Chamber also recognized outstanding community Charles H. Land Member of the Year, the leadership with the presentation of three Distinguished Service Chamber’s highest honor presented to an Awards, which are presented to individuals or organizations for individual member. Beginning her involvetheir service and leadership. The 2015 awards were presented ment with the organization as a Chamber to Judy Graham of the Alabama Department of Commerce, Ambassador, Kimberly now serves in a Bruce Henderson of Phelps, Jenkins, Gibson & Fowler and range of leadership roles, including on Cal Holt of Knight Sign Industries. the Board of Directors, with the EducaThe Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is a Tuscation Policy Council and as immediate loosa-based pro-business advocacy organization serving over past chair of the Women’s Division. A 65,000 working men and women through more than 1,250 2013 graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa, Kimberly McMurray of Ward Scott Architecture was presented the Charles H. Land Member business enterprises, civic organizations and educational Kimberly now chairs the program and is of the Year Award by Dan Blakley (left), President of Regions Bank and 2016 Chairman of institutions. The official transition to the 2016 leadership team active within the Leadership Tuscaloosa the Board of Directors, and Norman Crow, President of D.T. & Freight Inc. and 2015 Chairwas made at the annual celebration. Norman Crow of D.T. & Alumni Association. Kimberly also has man of the Board. Freight Company served as the 2015 Chairman of the Chamber served the Chamber as project manager and Dan Blakley of Regions Bank serves as the 2016 Chairman of The Chamber. “The for the design of the new Edge facility, which is nearing construction. future has limitless possibilities if we are all actively seeking opportunities to move this “Kimberly sets the standard for active engagement in the Chamber,” said Jim Page, community forward and if we unify for the common goal of simply making life better in President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. “We are extremeWest Alabama,” Blakley said. “As a uniformed group, there is nothing we can’t achieve. ly fortunate that she gives so much of her time and attention to the important work of The key is unity.” this organization.” Presenting Sponsor for the 115th Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration was the The Robert Tanner Corporate Service Award was presented to WVUA-TV. The University of Alabama. The Bryant Conference Center and Mercedes-Benz were award, which is the organization’s highest corporate honor, is given annually to recogGold Sponsors, and Silver Sponsors were Alumni Development & Construction, BF nize exceptional charitable, volunteer and philanthropic service by a corporate entity Goodrich, Randall Reilly, Raymond James, TekLinks and Townsquare Media. in the Tuscaloosa County/West Alabama region. WVUA was honored for its service Awards Sponsor: Award Company of America; Floral Arrangement Sponsor: to the local community as a go-to source for local news and information, as well as Pat’s Florist; Reception Sponsor: Hotel Capstone; Video Sponsor: Seed Digital a resource for local programming such as their Featured Teacher segment and Law Media; Entertainment Sponsor: Fast Signs. Entertainment provided by Karis LambCall. 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Brown Bag 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.

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

Cuisine. Lunch: Mon–Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dinner: Tues–Sat 5 p.m. until... Fall: Saturday Brunch.

Mr. G’s 908 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339-8505

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

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

Olive Garden 2100 McFarland Blvd E // 750-0321 Open daily from 11 a.m. | www.olivegarden.com

LaGran Fiesta 9770 Hwy 69 S // 345.8871 Los Calientes Mexican Grill 3429 McFarland Blvd E // 553.1558 Los Tarascos (2 locations) 1759 Skyland Blvd // 553.8896 3380 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 330.0919 Margarita's Grill 1241 McFarland Blvd E // 343.0300

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 4800 Doris Pate Dr | Exit 76 // 562.8282 www.crackerbarrel.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill (2 locations) 2330 McFarland Blvd E // 342.1487 1130 University Blvd // 752.0234 moes.com

International House of Pancakes 724 Skyland Blvd // 366.1130

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

Jack's 1200 Hackberry Lane | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199

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

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.

Mr. Bill's Family Restaurant 2715 McFarland Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 333.9312

Taco Mama 2104 A University Blvd, Tuscaloosa // 409.8173

Bento Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1306 University Blvd // 758.7426

FINE DINING

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.

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. 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.

MEXICAN

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 391.0140 www.chipotle.com Don Tono's 2312 4th Street | Temerson Square // 345.9191 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

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. 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 Evangeline’s 1653 McFarland Blvd. North // 752.0830 Located in the Tuscaloosa Galleria. 2004 West Alabama Tourism Award Winning Restaurant. American Eclectic

Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi 502 15th Street // 752.8844 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. 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.

ITALIAN Broadway Pizzeria

2880 Rice Mine Road Northeast Tuscaloosa, // 391.6969 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 Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.345.4343

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 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.

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

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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.

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

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.

WingZone 1241 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 342.2473

BARBEQUE

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

Archibald & Woodrow's BBQ 4215 Greensboro Ave | Tuscaloosa // 331.4858 Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sun lunch

Newk’s Express Cafe 205 University Blvd. East // 758.2455 Fax: 758.2470 // www.newkscafe.com 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 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

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.

Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip // 342.0022 www.bamaquickgrill.com

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

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

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.

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.

Tee’s Ribs and Thangs 1702 10th Avenue // 366.9974 |11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily

STEAKS

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

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

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. Outback Steakhouse 5001 Oscar Baxter Dr // 759.9000

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.

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, 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.

New Orleans Steak and Seafood House 824 McFarland Blvd |11:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. daily. // 248-7666 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) 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 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM, Sun 10:30 AM-3 PM (Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 2 PM-6 PM) leveebarandgrill.com

CHINESE

Hooter’s 5025 Oscar Baxter Dr | Next to Jameson Inn // 758.3035 Wings, clams, shrimp and of course the Hooters Girls www.hooters.com

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

Innisfree Irish Pub 1925 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199

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

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

China Fun 2600 University Blvd | Alberta City // 553.2435

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.

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W H E R E TO E AT I N T U S C A LO O S A (CO N T.) Pizza Palace Buffet 6521 Alabama 69 | 752.5444

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

Tut’s Place 1306 University Blvd | The Strip // 759.1004

Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880

DELICATESSEN

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.

Honeybaked Ham Company 421 15th St. E // 345.5508 //www.honeybaked.com Jason’s Deli 2300 McFarland Blvd // 752.6192 Fax: 752.6193 // www.jasonsdeli.com Located in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center.

Swen Chinese Restaurant 1130 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9887 Trey Yuen 4200 McFarland Blvd E // 752.0088

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.

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

California Underground 13552 Highway 43, Northport | 339.8660

McAlister’s Deli (2 locations) 101 15th St | Tuscaloosa // 758.0039 3021 Tyler Dr | Northport // 330.7940 Sandwiches, salads and spuds www.mcalistersdeli.com

Firehouse Subs 1130 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 248.0680

Momma Goldberg’s Deli 409 23rd Ave // 345.5501 |www.mommagoldbergs.com

Newk's 205 University Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 758.2455

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

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

Little Caesars Pizza 1414 10th Ave // 366.2220 | 1www.littlecaesars.com Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. // 345.4354 Mellow Mushroom 2230 University Blvd | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 758.0112 Subs n' You 2427 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.758.0088 Roly Poly Sandwiches 2300 4th Street | Tuscaloosa // 366.1222 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

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

ASIAN CUISINE

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

COFFEE SHOP

Barnes & Noble 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 349.6366 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

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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 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. - midnigh

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or the fifth consecutive summer, Theatre Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre (TCT) will partner to present Theatre Camp. The summer day camp will be Mondays through Fridays, June 13-24, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Campers will learn acting, improvisation, singing, dancing, and costume design. Camp is offered to students who are completing kindergarten through those who are completing eleventh grade. “We’re excited to once again be partnering with Theatre Tuscaloosa for our annual summer Theatre Camp,” says Drew Baker, Artistic Coordinator for Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre. “The camp is always a huge success, and I am sure that this year will be no different!” Campers will be divided into five different age groups and will rotate through four different classes each day. A showcase will be held at the end of camp. Cost of registration is $262 for each camper and includes a camp shirt. Registration is limited to twenty campers per age group and operates on a firstcome-first-served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Camp instructors are seasoned theatre professionals who have demonstrated their talents both on stage and off. This year the camp will welcome two new instructors, Merry Livingston and Sara Margaret Cates. They join veteran instructors Lindsey Jones, Mary Kathryn Mathews, Brent Jones, and Jeanette Waterman. They will share knowledge and experience with campers using fun group exercises and interactive projects. To download the registration form, view class descriptions, and meet the instructors, visit www.theatretusc.com. For more information, call 205.391.2277.

The Countess of Storyville February 16– February 20 1910: Storyville: the legal red light district of New Orleans and the home of Jazz and Ragtime. A wealthy and beautiful woman returns from Paris to set up a “Maison De Joie”. Who is she and why has she come back? Based on a composite of real events and people, this sweeping musical being developed for Broadway, is at the core a mystery cloaked in politics.

Ghosts February 22–28 This Ibsen classic concerns the struggles of a mother and son; and the controversial issues, from disease to incest, that they must face.

Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre February 23–27 The pre-professional dance company, Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre, returns to the stage featuring all-new choreography by award-winning dance faculty.

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DEADPOOL // DC MARVEL

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’ve seen “Deadpool” four times,and I could watch it another four times. Freshman director Tim Miller, “Zombieland” scenarists Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, and funny man Ryan Reynolds have produced a Marvel superhero origins movie like none you’ve ever seen. If you’ve got a skewered, perhaps even morbid, sense of humor, you may enjoy this swiftly-paced, slickly-made, scrambled-up saga about a man who shares something in common with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine of “X-Men” fame. Mind you, Deadpool is not a run-of-the-mill superhero with role model potential. He has a foul mouth, a sarcastic sense of humor, and his body heals itself incredibly quickly, because-like his fellow X-Men, he is a mutant. He wears a red, Spider-man style hood with eye patches. Everything about “Deadpool” qualifies as not only refreshing, but also uproarious. “Deadpool” slaughters sacred cows. Instead of the typical opening credits that identify the cast and crew, we get brief descriptions. For example, director Tim Miller, who has made only two short films, is referred to as ‘An Overpaid Tool.’ Deadpool spouts jokes about others: “127 Hours,” Liam Neeson’s “Taken” trilogy, and the “X-Men” franchise. Twentieth Century Fox owns both “Deadpool” and “X-Men,” so they can get away with poking fun at their own properties. Ryan Reynolds ridicules himself, too. The former “Green Lantern” star cracks jokes about shunning a green superhero suit after he submits himself to a passel of unscrupulous people to cure him of multiple forms of cancer. Furthermore, he entreats them not to make the superhero suit animated like the “Green Lantern” superhero suit. I thought “Green Lantern” was tolerable, but I detested the CGI villain. Meantime, despite its predictable, formulaic narrative, “Deadpool” suffers from little else. Reynolds was born to play Wade Williams. Let’s not forget Reynolds played a milder incarnation of Deadpool in 2009’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Meantime, the Deadpool character dishes up deliciously droll lines. As much as I would love to quote them, the profanity in those comments prohibits me, so you’ll have to hear them for yourself. Deadpool is loquacious to a fault, and everything he utters is hilarious. Comparatively, the villain delivers only one clever line. A lot of moviegoers are going to be quoting “Deadpool,” and some of those witticisms may wind up in everyday conversation. Now, let me pause and provide a pithy plot synopsis before I resume my unhinged praise. Wade Williams (Ryan Reynolds of “R.I.P.D.”) is a former Special Forces Commando with 41 confirmed kills to his record. He lives in New York City and hires himself out to resolve other peo-

ple’s problems. He behaves as if he were “The Equalizer.” Wade discourages a pizza delivery man, Jeremy (Style Dayne of “Words and Pictures”), from stalking a girl. When he isn’t working, Wade hangs out with other low-life mercenaries at an obscure bar—Sister Margaret’s Home for Wayward Girls—owned by his best friend, Weasel (comedian T. J. Miller of “Our Idiot Brother”), who doubles as the bartender. Later, he meets a girl, Vanessa Carlysle (Morena Baccarin of “Serenity”), who works as a server at a strip club, and they discover that they are made for each other. They share a similar sense of humor. They enjoy kinky sex. They seem inseparable until Wade collapses mysteriously for no apparent reason. Afterward, they learn to their horror that Wade is afflicted with terminal cancer. No sooner has Wade been diagnosed than a welldressed, little guy in a suit and tie (Jed Rees of “Galaxy Quest”) approaches him with a business card. He offers Wade an alternative form of medical treatment that will guarantee Wade’s survival and make him better than before. A dubious Wade accepts this too-good-to-be-true offer against Vanessa’s wishes. At the clinic, our hero encounters two unsavory characters, a tall, shady gent posing as a doctor, Ajax (Ed Skrien of “The Transporter Refueled”), and his female assistant, Angel Dust (Gina Carano of “Haywire”), who looks like a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. Ajax explains that they will expose Wade to a cocktail of serums and torturous treatments that will prompt his mutant powers to appear and destroy his cancer. Of course, they cherish no such illusions about helping Wade out. Miraculously, the treatment succeeds in curing Wade.

He emerges from this sadistic gamut of treatments as literally indestructible. The downside is that he appears ghastly. He resembles a two-legged, talking pizza with a shaven head. Nevertheless, he is extremely strong, exceptionally acrobatic, and heals in seconds after receiving the worst wounds. Eventually, he adopts a suit to conceal his repugnant appearance and searches for Ajax so he can force the dastard to restore his good looks. Altogether, if you walk into “Deadpool” expecting to see something like “X-Men,” “Captain America,” “Iron Man,” or “Thor,” you’re going to be severely surprised. Indeed, “Deadpool” inhabits the same universe, but director Tim Miller and Ryan Reynolds have concocted a subversive saga that is not only R-rated but also inadvisable for teenagers. The montage of pansexual practices that Wade and Vanessa indulge in may alienate prudish spectators, and Wade rhapsodizes

about the joys of masturbation. After he makes the transition to indestructible, Wade tracks down evil Ajax and kills each of the villain’s accomplices when they fail to inform on him. Now, we’re talking body count galore with Deadpool slicing up his many adversaries when he isn’t riddling them with gunfire. You can take your kids “Captain America” and “Batman,” but you should draw the line at “Deadpool” or they will be asking you interesting questions that may challenge your responses. Ryan Reynolds was made to play “Deadpool” and Ed Skrien as ‘the British villain’ is truly wicked. Naturally, Deadpool’s girlfriend Vanessa amounts to a damsel-in-distress, but nothing about this dame with a tattoo on her breast is remotely innocent. T.J. Miller utters some of the best lines in “Deadpool” that discretion prevents me from quoting. Superhero movies—whether Marvel or D.C.—will never be the same after “Deadpool!”

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EARL // SWEET & PLAYFUL This blue-eyed, handsome boy is Earl. He is a lynx point Siamese mix. He just arrived at our shelter and is still adjusting to his new home. He loves to play with a feather toy already, though! His unusual markings make him a real stand out! Earl is approximately one year old. He would make a wonderful companion cat or would do fine as the only cat in the home. Earl is negative for FIV and FeLK, current on vaccinations and neutered. Earl is a sweet and playful boy just waiting on his forever home!

JOE // TALL, DARK & HANDSOME

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ith the arrival of long, sunny days, people and pets alike are eager to spend more time enjoying the great outdoors. However, pet owners must be especially vigilant during the warmer months of the dangers fleas and ticks can pose to their four-legged friends. Flea bites can cause pets to scratch excessively, and their saliva can transfer tapeworms, while ticks can spread Lyme disease in pets and cause tick paralysis, a condition that can result in death from respiratory failure as chest muscles become paralyzed. The following tips from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) can help protect pets from fleas and ticks this summer: 1: After walks or playtime outside, inspect your pet thoroughly. Brush their coat to remove any debris or insects, especially if your pet has been in wooded areas or high grasses. 2: Bathe dogs regularly, using a shampoo that can kill pests. 3: Be on the lookout for skin irritations on your pet, such as bite marks, red, itchy skin, or excessive scratching. 4: If your pet has long hair, consider having him/her groomed in the spring and summer to help to prevent insects from latching onto the long hair and help you to spot any that do. 5: Consult with a veterinarian to determine if a preventative medicine is recommended for your pet. 6: If you notice a change in your animal’s behavior, such as lack of appetite or decrease in energy, take your pet to the veterinarian ASAP. This could be a sign of Lyme disease or other health issue caused by pests. 7: Wash your pet’s bedding, crate, toys, food bowls and sleeping areas on a regular basis. 8: Keep your home clean and clutter-free to deter pest infestations and make it easy to spot any pests that do find their way indoors. Vacuum frequently and wash linens on a regular basis. 9: Keep your lawn cut short, and gardens well maintained, to prevent breeding grounds for pests. Fleas and ticks often hide out in tall grasses. 10: If you find a tick on your pet, remove it immediately, being careful to extract the head and mouthparts completely. If your pet has fleas, bathe them and seek the advice of a veterinarian. For more information on fleas and ticks, or to find a pest control professional in your area, visit www.pestworld.org.

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Tall, dark and handsome – that describes Joe! He is a two year old male Labrador Retriever/ Border Collie mix. Joe has a thick black coat with white markings. He is a good-sized dog, weighing about 45 pounds. Joe was pulled from our local animal shelter, where he had been surrendered by his owner because he could not afford to keep him. Poor Joe had been down there for 3 months and no one had adopted. We do not understand why!! Joe is a wonderful dog! He is so friendly, sweet and loving. He is very playful, social and he just loves to be with you and make you smile. Joe has some energy but settles down very nicely. He loves car rides. Joe would make a great running/ walking partner. Joe seems to do well with other dogs and should be fine with children 10 years old and up. He will require a fenced in yard if left outside any unattended. We have started on his crate training. Joe is up to date on his vet care, neutered, heartworm negative and is microchipped. He is on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. This great dog deserves a wonderful forever home! If you are interested in giving EARL or JOE the forever home they want and deserve, visit the Humane Society of West Alabama at http://www. humanesocietyofwa.org or call us at (205)-5540011.

VOLUNTEER The Humane Society of West Alabama is in need of volunteers for both the cat and dog facilities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteerhswa@gmail.com or go ahead and download a volunteer application from www.humanesocietyofwa.org/formsinfo.html and send to the same email.

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SATURDAY, Mar 3

LINK: tuscarts.org/calendarofevents.php DESCRIPTION: Join us for our 44th annual celebration of the visual arts, music, theatre and dance featuring the talents of our TCS students and teachers.

Tuscaloosa Farmers’ Market WHEN: 7:00am-12:00pm COST: Vendor prices WHERE: River Market and Visitors Center 1900 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 248-5295 LINK: /www.tuscaloosarivermarket.com/

Improbable Fictions Presents: Machiavelli’s “The Mandrake” WHEN: 7:30pm-8:30pm COST: Admission WHERE: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 620 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa LINK: tuscarts.org/calendarofevents.php DESCRIPTION: Improbable Fictions Presents: Machiavelli’s “The Mandrake” Preshow music at 7; show at 7:30pm Free and open to the public! The Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Ave. on the same block as the Bama Theatre Downtown Tuscaloosa

FRIDAY, Mar 4

Adult Softball Registration Deadline (Men’s Independent, Men’s Church, Ladies Independent) WHEN: 12:00am-11:59pm COST: Info on site WHERE: Belk Activity Center located at 2101 Bowers Park Drive, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 562-3220 LINK: www.tcpara.org/recreation/athletics/ adult-softball

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FRIDAY, Mar 4-6

The ACT Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” WHEN: 7:30pm-9:30pm COST: Admission WHERE: Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: theactonline.com/ , http://bamatheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION: March 4th Showtime: 7:30 p.m. March 5th Showtimes: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. March 6th Showtime: 2:00 p.m.

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of $140,000 raised in three years for local charities ReadBAMARead and The Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa, the race committee is thrilled to bring the 3rd largest half marathon in Alabama back to town! This easy-medium course is USATF certified and is a course set to achieve a personal best!

THURSDAY, Mar 10

Visual Art Achievement Awards Closing Reception WHEN: 5:30pm-6:30pm COST: Admission WHERE: Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: bamatheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION: The VAA exhibit will close with a reception and presentation of awards on March 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Bama Theatre’s Junior League Gallery.

Artists and educators Mary and Gary Kerr served as judges for the show. The judges awarded the Best of Show, First, Second and Third place and honorable mentions to students from local public and private schools with works divided into two groups based on grade level. The winners plus additional works accepted to the show will be on display. Group I consisted of middle school students in grades 6-8, and Group II included high school students in grades 9-12. Entries were classified based on medium: drawing, painting, mixed-media, 3-D, printmaking, computer design and photography. The Best of Show and first place winners will be featured at the state level competition exhibit at the RSA Tower Artist’s Gallery, Montgomery, Ala. Tuscaloosa City Schools Presents: Celebrate The Arts! WHEN: 7:00pm-8:30pm COST: Free to all WHERE: First Wesleyan Church, 1501 McFarland Blvd NE, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 759-8395

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Carnival Spectacular: Family Discovery Concert WHEN: 6:00am-7:00pm COST: $5-$10 WHERE: Frank Moody Music Building 800 2nd Avenue Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 752-5515 LINK: music.ua.edu/about/facilities/ DESCRIPTION: For music and dance lovers of all ages, join the TSO and The Tuscaloosa Community Dancers for Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals and other great works for orchestra. Experience music in motion with Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee and more. All area 5th graders will have the opportunity to attend three morning concerts. Doors open at 5pm for the evening concert. Join the Tuscaloosa Symphony Guild for their Instrumental Petting Zoo. Fun for all ages! Rossini, Overture to “The Barber of Seville” Ravel, “Laideronette, Empress of the Toy Mandarins” from Mother Goose Suite Rimsky-Korsakov, Flight of the Bumblebee Saint-Saëns, The Carnival of the Animals, featuring Kevin Chance and Brad Baker, piano soloists The Instrument Petting Zoo will begin in the Moody Lobby at 5:00

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Mayday Parade // Iron City Clarie Lynch Band // Workplay Theatre SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Ra Ra Riot // Saturn

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Get The Led Out // Iron City The Hip Abduction // Zydeco MONDAY, MARCH 14 Joe Satriani // Iron City

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 An Evening with Travis Tritt // Lyric Theatre Je’Caryous Johnson’s // Legacy Arena at the BJCC

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SATURDAY, MARCH 12 John Prine // Ryman Auditorium Dierks Bentley // The Ford Theater at The Country Music Hall of Fame TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Saosin // Mercy Lounge

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 The Life & songs of Kris Kristofferson // Bridgestone Arena Galactic // Mercy Lounge THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Gordon Lightfoot // Ryman Auditorium

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ATLANTA SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Dropkick Murphys, Tiger Army & Darkbuster // Tabernacle TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Adam Lambert // Tabernacle AC/DC // Philips Arena WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Flogging Molly // Tabernacle

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Blessthefall // The Masquerade Atlanta Symphony Orchestra // Symphony Hall Atlanta FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Miike Snow // The Buckhead Theatre

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Coheed and Cambria w/ Special Guest Glassjaw // Tabernacle The Word Alive/ Fit For A King // The Masquerade TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Fetty Wap & Post Malone // Tabernacle

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Joan Baez // Symnphony Hall Atlanta

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Legends of Southern Hip Hop // Fabulous Fox Theatre

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Marlon Wayans // Georgia World Congress Center SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Atreyu / From Ashes To New/ Cane Hill // The Masquerade

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Amphitheater at the Wharf 23101 Canal Rd 251.224.1020

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The Nick 2514 10th Ave S 205.252.3831

WorkPlay 500 23rd St S 205.380.4082

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Marathon Music Works 1402 Clinton St 615.891.1781

Sloss Furnaces 20 32nd St N 205.324.1911

Zydeco 2001 15th Ave S 205.933.1032

Centennial Olympic Park 265 Park Ave W NW 404.223.4412

Minglewood Hall 1555 Madison Ave 901.312.6058

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Pkwy 404.733.5010

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Across 1. Amazon predator 8. Queen or Duran Duran drummer Taylor 13. Unstinting 14. Eats at the beach 16. Bulb, e.g. 17. Talisman 18. Sanford of "The Jeffersons" 19. Folded brunch dish 21. Hotsy-___ 22. Uncle Remus address 23. Purim time 24. Three-time role for Keanu 25. Cold, in Cรกdiz 26. Atlanta campus 27. Dustups on the field 30. Starter for come and fare 31. Like ears or brains 33. "The Queen of Mean" Helmsely 35. Baby's protection 36. Banter 40. Soother 42. Moose relatives 43. Girl's nickname 46. Having originated in 47. "Silver and Gold" singer 48. Hall of ___ (Cooperstown honoree) 50. Like planetary orbits 52. Play nice 53. Conceal oneself 54. Linen drying cloth 56. Mexican miss, e.g. 57. Flavoring plant 58. Pores over 59. Times to grin and bear it Down 1. Somebody 2. Congenital 3. Suck up again

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4. 90s House Majority Leader, Dick ___ 5. Nice Christmas? 6. 5th-century invader 7. Waldorf-___ 8. Direct, as for information 9. Former Dodger Hershiser 10. Cheerleader cry 11. Make less verbose 12. Refreshing spot 13. ____ alone (do by oneself) 15. "Strong Enough" singer Crow 20. "Rent" song "Take ____ Leave Me" 22. Internet conversation pauser 25. Elmer of Looney Tunes 26. German donkey 28. Scion 29. Vampire comments? 31. 1997 Jim Carrey comedy 32. Like VCRs, now 34. Title tune of a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 35. Happened to 37. Jeans name 38. Prefix with magnetic 39. Appreciative abbr. (var.) 41. Iago's wife 44. Golfer's statement on the green 45. Voters pull them 47. "____ my pleasure!" 48. Celebrated 49. Bank (on) 51. Fishing hole 52. Audiotape brand 55. Enemy in reverse?

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W The week's start could be quite businesslike, particularly when discussing career issues, going for job interviews, or initiating new projects. Tread with care, as not everyone will hold your same viewpoints. Sensitively research their ideas before you hold any important talks and you'll make a good impression. Mercury's move into Pisces over the weekend adds a little extra sparkle to your social life, while Mars in your zone of shared resources encourages you to get finances on the straight and narrow. The Sun's presence in your career sector encourages you to take stock, particularly if you've held back from doing so. You may be pushed into making a decision later this week, and you'll need to have the right information on hand. However, you might find your thoughts begin to come together more easily as Mercury enters your zone of goals and ambitions on Saturday. Everything should fall into place if you can hold off until then or even the following week. It's best to approach certain issues with patience even though your instinct may be to hurry. You'll benefit from tackling financial matters slowly and efficiently, particularly if you're looking for funds to start a project or business. Greet the inevitable delays with humor and everything will gradually sort itself out. You may feel more motivated to try new diet or exercise routines when Mars enters Sagittarius on Saturday. Go for it. You'll get off to the best possible start.

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Mars moves out of your home zone and into your sector of leisure and pleasure on Saturday. However, before that an issue regarding family and home matters that you've been working on could flare up once more. This is your opportunity to look at it squarely and resolve it once and for all. If you can do this, you'll find that you have more energy to put into creative and fun activities. Starting Saturday, you'll benefit from finding ways to save money. Try to avoid conflict wherever possible this week. Tuesday's Quarter Moon could spotlight family issues between you and your partner. If you can find a compromise, it will be so much easier. The same goes for any other issue that flares up later in the week. You may find it easier to put words to feelings once Mercury glides into Pisces on Saturday, making this a great time for a heart-to-heart chat. You'll also be ready to remove clutter, particularly starting Saturday. The early part of the week could see you being practical and down to earth regarding a project and benefiting because of it. But certain parts of the week could prove problematic if you aren't willing to compromise. While you're usually the soul of tact and discretion, you might want to strengthen your position by letting someone know that you're not one to be pushed around. It's all to the good! And you may find this so liberating that you'll decide to keep it up. Leisure and pleasure options continue to draw you in, encouraging you to explore your skills and talents and showcase them in the best way possible. Even so, issues of self-worth could affect your confidence unless you can nip them in the bud. There's a chance you could impress someone who wants to engage your services, so don't hold back. Later, when Mars dances into Sagittarius, you'll find that moving outside your comfort zone could enhance your income. Mars moves through the last degrees of your psychological sector, so you may find that an emotional issue that's been bugging you for some time flares up in the coming days. This could encourage you to tackle and release it once and for all. If you're truly indifferent to it, you'll have passed the test. If not, don't worry. Just continue with your work of spiritual housecleaning and it will go. You'll feel a lot more energized and revitalized once Mars enters your sign on Saturday. Saturn's tie with Venus on Monday suggests that a wise investment could benefit you in subtle ways, perhaps by boosting your confidence and providing you with information that enhances your understanding of yourself. Indeed, hiring a life coach is one possibility, as one could give you exactly what you need to overcome any blocks and forge ahead. You might have an almost telepathic connection with a certain person, which could prove very revealing this week. You might need to work through a few issues before you can make the kind of progress you envision. However, any conflicts you encounter could be due to a desire for greater freedom. Nevertheless, if you've made a promise to someone, you should try to keep it even if doing so proves a bit difficult or uncomfortable. You'll feel better for making the effort and the person in question will be pleased. Your social life can begin to sparkle once Mars dances into Sagittarius on Saturday.

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The Sun in your sign currently bestows greater vitality and energy on you. Even so, unless you're deeply interested in or passionate about something, you may find it difficult to get going. This week, work on those projects and ideas that mean the most to you. This doesn't mean you should forget about your responsibilities. You should do your utmost to fulfill them. But when you have time, working on your pet projects can be deeply rewarding, not only now but also in the future. The Sun in Pisces indicates that taking time out to resolve emotional issues and release any attendant baggage could be very helpful. Use this opportunity to dive deep and find out where the problem really lies. You'll come away with more energy and joie de vivre by doing so. Watch out for conflicts around Friday. Avoid being too blunt, as you may come to regret your approach later. Even so, you could find it hard to hold back once Mars moves into Sagittarius on Saturday.

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he University of Alabama’s men’s wheelchair basketball team [17-9, 15-7 conf.] hosted their annual Collegiate Classic tournament in a big way this past weekend, first defeating rival Auburn on Friday, 69-37 at the Student Recreation Center. While the Tiger’s young program tested the Crimson Tide defensively at the start, the offense surged, setting the tone for the entire tournament. Freshman Michael Auprince led all scorers with 16 points, (8/10 FG) while other Freshman Jordan Bartley followed closely behind with 15. Under the big lights of Foster, Alabama fell in a heartbreaker to the Movin’ Mavs, 55-56. Trailing up to 10 points, the Crimson Tide never gave up, taking the lead late in the second half. However, UTA pushed back, refusing to give the lead away again. Auprince again led Alabama with 19 points, with DQ Robinson, who scored a field goal in the final seconds, finished with 14. UTA’s Andreas Kraft led all scorers with 26. For Jordan Bartley, even in a loss, there was a lot of positives for the future. “I’m very pleased with our efforts,” Bartley said. “To think, we faced this team at the start of the year (a 55-68 loss), and now we finally got face them

in our house… Our atmosphere was great from the fans, and I was really impressed with the boys and the turnaround in the fourth, and it definitely gives us motivation going into Nationals.” On Saturday, Alabama hosted its last game of the season, a rematch against the University of Illinois. Finishing out the season on a high note, Alabama defeated the Illini 62-51. While the teams kept it close at the half, the Crimson Tide came out the second half swinging, building up a ten point lead, and Illinois did not get within 8 points for the rest of the game. Auprince once again led all scorers with 27 points. For Coach Ford Burttram was impressed with his team’s hard work leading up to the finale.

“The team’s progression throughout the year has been an amazing thing to witness and to be a part of,” Burttram said. “They are very supportive of each other, and they have grown as a team and we have jelled. We are ready to make our push for the

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national championship.” The team will have their chance to make that push in less than two weeks, when Alabama travels to Edinboro, Pennsylvania on March 9 for the national tournament.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA WOMEN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL HOLDS COLLEGIATE CLASSIC | Amanda Perrucci

he sound of the cheering crowd overpowered the sound of chairs banging into each other as the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team played the University of Texas Arlington women’s wheelchair basketball team in Foster Auditorium for the Collegiate Classic tournament Friday evening. The University of Alabama lost 54 – 42 to UTA in the first game of the tournament at the University of Alabama. Maude Jacques, Caitlin McDermott and Elissa “Mouse” Robinson celebrated their last home game and had some of their best performances on Friday night. Jacques dominated the first half with 10 points and strong defense. Robinson sped up and down the court pressuring the Mavericks and forcing turnovers that kept the Tide in the game. McDermott’s enthusiasm and 5 points helped keep the Tide working hard. Although the Tide did not defeat the Movin’ Mavs, UA answered the Mavericks with three key steals that

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stopped the Mavericks from dominating the first three quarters. “We struggled the most with communicating effectively and I think that we struggled a bit with the excitement and stress of being in this environment, but I think we fought hard to stay in the game and stay positive,” Darda Sales said. Morgan Wood and Rose Hollerman of UTA scored a combined total of 43 out of 54 points and were the key players that won the game for UTA. The Tide women came into the game with four losses to the Mavericks this season. The Tide is 5-8 in conference and will finish the season in third place behind UTA in second place. The UA women are set to play UTA again in nationals in March to give the Mavericks one more battle. “Every time we have played UTA, we have gotten closer and closer to beating them and I’m still going into our next game with the mentality that we have a chance to win,” said Maude Jacques. “They haven’t defeated us yet.” The Tide started their Saturday

of games with a huge win over the University of Arizona. The women dominated Arizona 55-2. The first 18 minutes of the game the Tide were unanswered in points by the Arizona wildcats. Communication may have been an issue for the Tide Friday night, but Saturday afternoon the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team showed what true team chemistry can accomplish. The Tide rode circles around the Arizona Wildcats and effortlessly sunk (FG avg %) almost all of their shots. Arinn “Juice” Young scored 21 points and Brittany Gustafson scored 13 points making up about half of the team’s score. These baskets wouldn’t have been possible without the many forced turnovers by Maude, Savannah and Caitlin. The Tide defended so effectively the Wildcats’ shot clock ran out numerous times before they could get a shot off. The second game of the day was against the University of Illinois. The Tide lost to Illinois for the sixth time

this season. The score was ten points within reach during the whole game, but the Tide could not catch up. The final score was 58-49. The energy from both teams and the crowd created a highly competitive and physical game. Both teams hit the floor hard on many different occasions, but Illinois’s shooting skills ultimately gave them the win. Illinois players Gail Gaeng, Kendra Zeman and Megan Blunk scored almost all of the points for Illinois and Zeman’s height gave Illinois a huge advantage over the Tide. Young and Jacques scored the majority of the baskets for the Tide. Arinn had another career high game with 29 points and three three pointers. Jacques added 12 points to the board and kept the energy up the whole game.

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Markaviest Bryant is one of the hottest 2017 prospects in the Southeast. Over the last two months, the 6-5, 230-pound linebacker/defensive end from Crisp County HS in Cordele, GA has landed almost 25 offers. Recently, Bryant was in Tuscaloosa where he got good news about an Alabama offer from Nick Saban. “It was very exciting for me,” says Bryant, who was in town for Bama’s Junior Day. “I was actually on a tour on the other side of the campus when they called me out to go see Coach Saban. “It surprised me. I wasn’t expecting to get to personally talk to Coach Saban in his office. I figured the offer was coming. I just didn’t know when. Coach Saban said they want me. That was really exciting. I mean, it’s Bama. Come on, that’s special. “My high school coach was with me. He was like, ‘Roll Tide’, after the visit. It was definitely one of the best visits I’ve been on so far. I’m going back to Bama soon.” As a junior, Bryant had 73 tackles, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. “Coach Saban told me I’d probably be a Jack linebacker in their defense,” Bryant says. “I’m a Bandit in the defense we play at my school. It’s not exactly the same as a Jack, but it’s similar. It wouldn’t be hard to adjust.” “Coach Saban said that he likes my size and my explosiveness. He likes that I can play in space and how I get after the quarterback.” Bryant now has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, FSU, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and USC, among others. “I’m probably not going to commit until signing day,” Bryant says. “Recruiting has just started taking off for me. I want to take a lot of visits and figure out where I want to be. I’m not in a rush.” Bryant says Alabama is one of the schools he’ll heavily consider. “Oh yeah, Bama’s one team that will always be there,” Bryant says. “I’m leaving everything open, but Bama will be one of the top schools for me.”

The Tide’s second Junior Day of the year featured a bevy of top prospects. One of the players who spent the day in Tuscaloosa was Justin Thomas, a 6-5, 258-pound defensive end from Spanish Fort, Alabama. Thomas has offers from Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee, among others. “Everything went great,” Thomas says. “They showed us around the campus. At the end of the day, we talked one-on-one with Coach Saban. I liked talking to all of the coaches and the tour they took us on.” “Coach Saban came off as a cool guy,” Thomas says. “We talked about how they would use me as a player. He likes me at the five-technique. He likes the way I play. He likes my athleticism. And he just thinks I’m a great athlete and I can fit into his program. We talked about goals for next year. He told me about all of the benefits of the program and life after football. It was a lot of stuff.” Thomas’ father is former UA lineman Atlas Herrion, so it’s no surprise that Thomas has good things to say about the Tide. “I feel like it’s a great school,” he says. “It’s not just the program, but also how much they care about the players. They have tutors and they have players take speech classes. They make sure the players’ academics are where they are supposed to be. They make sure you work hard.”

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Early indications are that only a few prospects in Mississippi are high on the Tide’s 2017 radar. One of the state’s top prospects is Grenada safety C.J. Avery. The 6-0, 199-pound Avery was in Tuscaloosa recently for the Tide’s Junior Day. “It went really great,” Avery says. “I got a chance to meet Coach Pruitt, the new defensive coordinator, and the new defensive backs coach, Coach Ansley. They’re both really good guys. They made me feel wanted. That was good. We talked about their defensive schemes. I liked what they were saying. I think I could fit into what they do on defense as a safety. “I also talked to Coach Saban a little while. He didn’t have a lot of time, because so many prospects were there, but he spent some time with me. He said that they really want me at Bama. He talked with my dad some, too. Coach Ansley talked with my dad almost the whole day. My dad really appreciated that. They made us feel wanted.” Avery also spoke with Tide defensive back Tony Brown. “He told me that if you come to Bama, you’d better be ready to compete,” Avery says. “He said it’s the best of the best. Everybody is competitive. He said it doesn’t matter if you’re first, second or third on the depth chart, everybody is good. He said you’d better be ready, because if you slack off, you’ll get left behind. I like that. I know if I went to Bama, I’d be with the best.” Of the schools that have offered him, Avery says Alabama, Cal, Mississippi State and Ole Miss have caught his attention. “I’m going to keep all of my options open,” Avery says. “I’m going to keep taking visits and let things play out. I’ve been to Ole Miss and Mississippi State several times and I’m going back to Bama this summer for camp. Coach Saban said that he’s really excited about having a chance to work with me at camp. Other than that, I’m just going to see how it goes.” >>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS

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