// IN THIS ISSUE BLUES' BOND WHAT'S A'FOOT TUB OF WINE FOUR FILMS COURT CHAMPS
2
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
5 4 >>> www.theplanetweekly.com BE SURE TO VISIT OUR NEW DYNAMIC WEBSITE
inside
9
>>> planetweeklyissue506
STORIES
ENTERTAINMENT
4 DEBBIE BOND: ENJOY THE RIDE
6 WINE REVIEW
5 DISTURBED AGAIN // ALAN SCULLEY
7 CHAMBER NEWS
Debbie Bond’s fourth studio album, releases April 8, 2016 worldwide.
PUBLISHER
L I N DA W. J OHN S ON
MANAGING EDITOR
W I L L I AM BA R S HOP
COVER DESIGN
L AU R A L I N E B E R R Y
EVENTS
C H A S E DY E R
ROAD TRIP
T R E Y B R OOK S
RESTAURANT GUIDE DOC FRANKENSTEIN
PRODUCTION
L AU R A L I N E B E R R Y
IMAGES
Images: Creative Common License unless otherwise credited.
ADVERTISING MA R T Y R OBERSON 205.523.4 668
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS REGINALD ALLEN R A I H A B A J WA WILLIAM BARSHOP CO U R T N E Y BLA N CH A R D K A I T LY N B LO U N T TREY BROOKS KELSEY CAMERON JORDAN CISSELL MARGIE GOLDSMITH SHEENA QUIZON GREGG GARY HARRIS C I N DY H U G G I N S KEVIN LEDGEWOOD BRETT REID VA N R O B E R T S JON ROGERS RACHEL STEINER ALEJANDRA TENORIO
When Disturbed decided to disappear as a band, they really meant it...
9 RESTAURANT GUIDE
6 PLANTAR'S FASCIITIS // RACHEL STEINER
Plantar Fasciitis is most prevalent with people who stand on hard surface all day or a job that requires a lot of walking.
9 ETHNIC VEGETARIAN DREAM // SHEENA GREGG
For those that like no spice, a little spice, or extra spicy, Sitar India has it all.
22 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL //
AMANDA PERRUCCI & BENJAMIN CLARK
Reaching Nationals
19
14 COMMUNITY ARTS 15 MOVIE REVIEW 16 PET PLANET 18 EVENTS 19 ROAD TRIP
Planet Weekly P. O . B o x 2 3 1 5 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Phone: 205.792.7239
20 PUZZLEMANIA / EDITORIAL CARTOON
Email: publisher@theplanetweek ly.com Please direct correspondence to: publisher@theplanetweekly.com The Planet Weekly is a proud member of The West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
21 HOROSCOPE
© 2015 All rights reserved. THE PLANET WEEKLY is a registered trademark. Planet Weekly is published every other Thursday. No part of this publication including editorials may be reproduced, in whole or part, by any means, including electronic retrieval systems, without the Publisher’s prior expressed written consent. One copy of each issue of THE PLANET WEEKLY is free to each of our readers. Any reader who takes more than four copies without expressed permission of the publisher shall be deemed to have committed theft. The views and opinions of the authors of articles appearing in this publication may not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Publisher.
HIGH TIDE SPORTS 23 SABAN SPEAKS GARY HARRIS
COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF TRAVIS SHINN
under the cover >>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
3
MUSIC
DEBBIE BOND // ENJOY THE RIDE
E
njoy The Ride, Debbie Bond’s fourth studio album, releases April 8, 2016 worldwide. Of the 11 tracks, six are originals written by Debbie Bond and her partner, Rick Asherson. This project was recorded in The Shoals by the great Billy Lawson (FAME, Muscle Shoals Sound, Wishbone and more), with assistant Jerry Masters (FAME, Muscle Shoals Sound and more). The result is a fine collection of songs, infused with that big fat, warm and soulful Muscle Shoals, Alabama, sound. The record is a mix of souly originals and traditional Alabama blues paying homage to some of Debbie’s mentors – Willie King, Eddie Kirkland and Jody Williams. Debbie and her band kicked at their finest — highlights include Debbie’s soulful vocals and guitar, “Radiator” Rick's outstanding harmonica, groovemeister Dave Crenshaw’s percussion and sizzling horns from Brad Guin - plus guest spots from guitarist Will McFarlane (six years with Bonnie Raitt) and the legendary Spooner Oldham on organ. Throughout this project, Debbie’s dear friends and outstanding singers, Rachel and Carla Edwards, added amazing background vocals, giving the whole project an exciting, soulful sound. Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond has been paying her dues in the Alabama backwoods for over 30 years. Her singing has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, both of whom she cites as big influences on her music. The truth is that Debbie does it her way, playing a dynamic mix of searing originals and covers that she makes her own. Her impressive musical story includes many years of performing with older traditional Alabama blues musicians, including Johnny Shines, Eddie Kirkland and Willie King. Her immersion in the blues has deeply flavored her guitar playing, soulful voice and original song writing, yet her sound is contemporary and original, incorporating soul, blues, rock, jazz and Americana influences. This unique musical synthesis can be heard on her latest album, 2016's “Enjoy The Ride.” Debbie is co-founder of the Alabama Blues Project, whose mission is the preservation and promotion of Alabama’s rich blues heritage and she continues to be an ambassador of the Alabama blues scene. Her blues education programs have received many awards, including the prestigious National Coming Up Taller Award and a KBA from the Blues Foundation. “Radiator” Rick grew up in England, where he first started playing the blues as a young teenager. In 2001, he met the late, great Willie King while searching for personal growth and the roots of the blues. He is a multiinstrumentalist/vocalist serving up honkytonk piano, smoking harmonica and fat keyboard bass. Rick and Debbie were introduced to each other by Willie King, a meeting which soon turned into both a personal and professional relationship.
4
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
ALABAMA CD RELEASE SHOWS April 1 Champy's, Alabaster April 9 Druid City Arts Festival, Tuscaloosa April 15 Berkley Bobs, Cullman April 16 Band of Brothers Brewing Co. Tuscaloosa April 17 Phelan Park, Birmingham April 28 Wiregrass Blues Festival, Johnson Center for the Arts, Troy May 5 Kentuck Arts Center, Northport May 6 Moonlight on the Mountain, Birmingham May 12 Rock House Eatery, Guntersville May 14 Champy's, Muscle Shoals May 29 Daniel Day Gallery, Birmingham SELECTED UK DATES June 19 Blues on the Farm, Chichester July 1 Maverick Festival, Easton, Suffolk July 10 Sisters of Soul Festival, Todmorden, West Yorkshire July 17 Ealing Blues Festival, Ealing July 26 Gloucester Blues Festival, Gloucester Aug. 19 Old Bush Blues Festival, Callow End, Worcestershire Aug. 28 Abberjazz Jazz and Blues Festival, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire For more US and UK dates, visit www.debbiebond.com/#dates
“Like Willie King, I think the blues is powerful healing music.The blues got me and wouldn’t turn me loose.” — Debbie Bond
Blues Matters Writers' Poll 2015 voted Debbie Bond and the TruDats second in their "Best Blues Around the Globe" international category and they are on the front cover and featured in December 2015's issue. “Alabama blues lady Debbie Bond’s latest release, “Enjoy The Ride,” kicks off strongly with an upbeat, optimistic surge of soul and passion on the title track before shifting a few gears with introspective inner searching reaching out in tracks ‘Start With Love,’ the dizzying despair and combative edge of ‘Left Me In The Dark,’ and the reflective beauty of ‘Remedy.’
Throughout, Bond’s fine fretwork is confident and compelling, carrying the whole mix along with power and purpose. Recorded in Muscle Shoals, with full-on horns and Shoals-sounding quality, “Enjoy The Ride” is easily Bond’s finest effort to date, bursting with sensitivity and a soulful delivery that show heartache and hurt, love and loss will always be winning combinations.” Iain Patience “A mouthpiece for sultry, Southern charm and whimsical musical conversation, Debbie Bond gets her heart tangled up in an intimate mess of backwoods Alabama soul.” Living Blues
DOLLY PARTON: NEW ALBUM, FIRST MAJOR TOUR IN 25 YEARS | Erin Edgemon Country Music Hall of Famer Dolly Parton will tour more than 60 cities in the United States and Canada this year. It is her biggest tour is more than 25 years. It's unclear if she will make an appearance in Alabama. Parton's set-list will include her classic hits as well as new songs from her doubledisc album "Pure & Simple." According to the announcement, Parton will be performing some songs she hasn't played live in decades. "We're so excited to get out there and see the fans again. I'm really looking forward to singing songs the fans have not heard in a while, as well as the hits, while debuting a few new ones off 'Pure & Simple'," Parton said. "Pure & Simple with Dolly's Biggest Hits" 2-CD set will include all new material as well as a compilation of Parton's biggest hits. A track listing for "Pure & Simple" will be announced soon. The recent TV movie, "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors," attracted a network record of more than 15.8 million viewers and was the most watched movie on network TV in more than three years. The movie will be released on DVD on May 3. Tour dates haven't been announced yet.
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
>>> F E A T U R E | A L A N S C U L L E Y
W
hen Disturbed decided to disappear as a band, they really meant it, not only going on a hiatus in 2011 that allowed the band members to pursue outside projects and personal activities, but dropping out of sight once they had regrouped so people wouldn’t know they were actually back together and making a new album, “Immortalized,” in Las Vegas. “It was very tricky,” guitarist Dan Donegan said, looking back at how Disturbed kept all but a few people in the dark about their return to action. “I mean, we definitely pulled off some ninja moves in order to keep it a secret. A challenging thing for all of us was not telling some of our family members. I didn’t tell my dad for a long time. I think I told my dad at the very end of it. My mom only knew because she was spending a little more time at my house with my wife, with the kids, helping out with the kids because I was gone for three months (for recording). So our closest friends, my best friends who were usually around me all the time for a couple of days a week, now I’m gone for three months. So me and (drummer) Mike (Wengren) did our best to try to fly home on the weekends as much as we could so if anybody was suspicious of us being gone, we were able to at least act like we were just busy during the week. But they’d see us out on the weekend or whatever.” While in Vegas, the group members tried to avoid being seen together, often going to dinner or other places in pairs, using back doors to slip in and out of destinations, and in general, keeping a low profile. “There were a couple of times when we got spotted,” Donegan said. “I guess, the one thing in our favor there was even if somebody called us out on it, we could just say ‘We’re in Vegas. That’s nothing shocking. We’re just out here kind of hanging out as buddies. We just happen to be in Vegas.’ I think if we were seen together in like Wyoming in a studio or something, then we’re busted. They’re going to know we were only there for one reason. But in Vegas there were enough excuses to make up if we had to.” The cloak and dagger worked. When Disturbed in June announced the August release date for “Immortalized,” it also sent the first single, “The Vengeful One,” to radio without advance notice. This created the sudden burst of attention the band wanted to create with the secrecy. “Immortalized” became the fifth straight Disturbed album to debut at No. 1 on “Billboard” magazine’s album chart, while the singles – “The Vengeful One,” “The Light” and “The Sound of Silence” — have gone number one at on “Billboard’s” Mainstream Rock singles chart. Disturbed began its hiatus at what might have seemed like an odd time. The group had been on a roll, pretty much from the moment it released its debut album, “The Sickness,” in 2000. It sold more than four million copies, and the
three albums that followed — 2002’s “Believe,” 2005’s “Ten Thousand Fists” and 2008’s “Indestructible” – each went platinum. The 2010 album, “Asylum,” didn’t reach platinum, but that may have been a function of the industry-wide decline in album sales. Disturbed was still headlining arenas and playing prime slots at major festivals. But a dozen-plus years of staying on a songwriting/recording/tour cycle without extended breaks had taken a toll on Donegan and his bandmates, singer David Draiman, Wengren and bassist John Moyer. They needed to do something other than Disturbed. The timing was especially good when it came to the personal lives of the band members. “At the time of the hiatus, David was just about to get married, and during the hiatus he had his first kid,” Donegan said. “I have two kids and Mike had his second kid. So we had a lot of things going on in our personal lives. So it was nice to go home and have some normalcy to it and just be a dad and be a husband and do a lot of things that we want to do.” During the hiatus, Draiman formed an electronic-edged band, Device, which released a top 15 self-titled debut album, while Donegan and Wengren formed the band Fight Or Flight, “ which released the album “A Life By Design?” Moyer, meanwhile, worked with Adrenaline Mob and Art of Anarchy. Donegan said there was never a question that Disturbed would return. The only question was when. “We said you know what, the beauty of it is we’ll return when we feel like we’re all ready and the fire is there, when we’ve missed it so much that we feel like we have something to offer,” he said. The itch started to need scratching during 2013, after Donegan flew from his home in Chicago (where the band came together in 1996) to Austin, Texas, where Draiman now lives. They realized they were missing Disturbed and began thinking reunion. This led to an early 2014 get-together in Chicago between Draiman, Donegan, Wengren and their manager to start plotting next steps. Donegan soon started coming up with some musical ideas that he e-mailed to Draiman for his input. Over the next number of months, the entire band convened for several writing sessions in which the initial song ideas from Donegan and Draiman were developed and refined until the band felt ready
TRAVIS SHINN
DISTURBED AGAIN
to go into the studio with producer Kevin Churko (known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Five Finger Death Punch, among others). These face-to-face sessions produced what Donegan feels was the most collaborative Disturbed album yet in “Immortalized,” as all four band members pitched in on music and lyrics. The album that emerged sounds like the Disturbed fans have known and propelled to the head of the hard rock/metal class. Songs like “What Are You Waiting For,” “The Vengeful One,” and the title track are forceful but melodic rockers. The biggest surprise on the album is the brooding version of the Simon & Garfunkel hit, “The Sound of Silence,”
“We said you know what, the beauty of it is we’ll return when we feel like we’re all ready and the fire is there, when we’ve missed it so much that we feel like we have something to offer.”
which features Draiman stretching his vocal range to new lows and highs and the group avoiding big guitar riffs and big drums in favor of a string section. One byproduct of keeping “Immortalized” secret was the band had to wait until the album was announced to start planning for tours to support the album. That’s why the band is only now hitting the road. But Disturbed is going big with its show. Donegan said there is pyro and plenty of other visual bells and whistles. In addition, the band is playing its longest shows of its career, highlighting new material and covering the hits fans expect, but leaving room for the occasional surprise. “The set list isn’t always going to be predictable for us,” Donegan said. “We’re going to have the meat of the set that will remain the same, but we’ll dig into the archives, deep into the catalog, and pull out an occasional song to change things up so fans will get something they haven’t heard in a long time. It’s fun for us, too, because we’re playing songs that really have kind of been on the back burner for us and we really haven’t played much of before.”
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
5
>>> W I N E R E V I E W | J O N R O G E R S
>>> H E A LT H | D R . R AC H E L S T E I N E R
HOT TUB RED WINE
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
H
E
ot Tub Red Wine originates from grapes grown in the Puglia area of
Italy. According to the tasting notes, the fruit for this wine is grown in stony soils that produce low yields in order to achieve “extra ripeness.” The grapes are picked by hand and aging occurs in both American and French oak for six months. The blend is 60% Negroamaro, 25% Primitivo / Zinfandel and 15% Malvasia Nera. A very interesting combination! I shared the 2011 vintage of this red wine blend with a friend of mine who has an excellent palate for wine tasting. APPEARANCE In appearance, this wine is blood red in color. Very little light shines through. Looking closely you do see some cranberry reflections, however. Legs are variable in size, slow to fall and evenly spaced. Overall this is a very leggy wine. AROMA My friend and I both agreed that the primary aroma is Bing cherry. We also noticed a bit of muskiness in there as well. Neither one of us noticed much of an alcohol burn in the nose. Hot Tub Red Wine alcohol content 13.0% by volume, per the bottle. A bit higher than we were expecting, but not totally surprising, given that the wine is a blend. TASTE We both agreed the flavor continues the Bing cherry theme from the nose. I felt the wine was very fruit forward, but not over powering. Additionally, I sensed some cocoa or mocha, however my friend didn’t agree. In general, the wine’s flavor is very straightforward and non-complex. Though not complex, we both agreed the flavor was quite enjoyable. MOUTHFEEL AND TANNINS Mouthfeel is lush with chunky tannins that do not overwhelm your palate. My friend felt the tannins were a bit more biting then I did. He noticed them along the edges of his tongue. For me it was, all over the palate. FINISH Hot Tub Red Wine is long finishing and lingers nicely. Being the analytical people we are, my friend counted 9 seconds of notice-
6
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
able finish. I counted 12 seconds until the lingering finish gave way to the tannins. OVERALL OPINION Overall, we both loved the flavor of this wine. Sometimes it’s great to just relax and enjoy a wine that is simple, yet satisfying. This is one of those wines. Hot Tub Red Wine price $11.99. From the bottle: “After a long day sometimes you just want to relax your weary bones in a hot tub and sip a glass of wine. Whether you’re on the couch, at the kitchen table or in a hot tub know that Hot Tub Red will deliver dark, juicy aromas of blackberry and plum, layered with flavors of mocha and smoky oak, with velvety tannins on the finish. Pairs perfectly with roasted meats, hearty pasta, or simply a bowl of chocolate dipped strawberries. Enjoy!” SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING After we concluded our formal tastingwe had this wine with bread dipped in olive oil and ground Italian herbs. We both felt this wine went just fine with that. My friend thought the wine could also go great with a chocolate raspberry cheese cake. My suggested pairing is to outdoor grill some inch thick ribeye steaks that have been coated with light olive oil and rubbed with plenty of garlic and a little pepper. Combine that with Russet potatoes coated with coarse salt that are oven baked. Admittedly a “guy’s meal” but I think it would go perfectly with this wine.
veryone has plantar (the bottom of your foot) fascia, which is a thin web like ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. It supports the arch of your foot and is a shock absorber when you stand, walk, or run. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society define plantar fasciitis as inflammation of the fascia from too much pressure that causes heel pain and stiffness. Symptoms include pain when taking the first couple steps after rest, stabbing pain at the heel and mid-foot area, pain after prolonged activity, and stiffness. Plantar Fasciitis is most prevalent with people who stand on hard surfaces all day or a job that requires a lot of walking. You are more likely to development this condition if you are overweight because the feet constantly have to absorb more force than they were designed to do. Runners also have a higher risk due to the repetitive force or if the calf muscles are tight which causes a decrease in ankle flexion. People with very flat feet or extremely high arches are also more prone to developing plantar fasciitis. If left untreated, the symptoms tend to get worse and may cause knee, hip, and back pain from the altered walking pattern that can develop due to extreme pain in the foot. Wearing shoes that are not supportive of your foot or are too rigid like steeltoed boots can also cause inflammation of the plantar fascia. A quick self-assessment that might indicate you have plantar fasciitis include answering yes to any of these questions: Do you feel pain in the bottom of your foot after taking your first few steps in the morning? It is painful when standing for long periods of time or after sitting for long periods of time? Is your pain progressively getting worse? Plantar fasciitis is diagnosed by a
Cheers!
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
medical professional such as a medical doctor, podiatrist, or chiropractor through an examination. They are numerous treatment options for plantar fasciitis that can help relieve the pain that are nonsurgical and are very successful such as orthotics and therapy. These non-invasive treatments include orthotics and therapy. As a chiropractor, I help my patients with this condition through soft tissue work to break up any adhesions or spasm that has formed. If needed, motion is put into the joints of the feet and ankles to help increase flexibility, movement, and proper alignment. Home exercises are then prescribed for the patient to do at home on a daily basis. The exercises are given to increase range of motion and to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Icing the area is also helpful for the inflammation as well, which should be done in 20-minute increments and ice should never be applied directly to the skin. Plantar fasciitis normally does not go away if left untreated and usually becomes worse. Chronic inflammation can cause stress and tension to the heel bone that can result in bone spurs. As a result, plantar fasciitis can be very difficult to cure completely unless treated properly and the sooner the better.
>>> N E W S | T H E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
NEWS Chamber Members Head to Montgomery Drive-In More than 70 Chamber of Commerce members and Leadership Tuscaloosa participants headed to the State Capitol March 1 for the Chamber’s annual Montgomery Drive-In, presented by Shelton State Community College. Starting out with a welcome luncheon at the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield spoke to Drive-In participants, updating them on the progress made by the state’s Department of Commerce in attracting international business to Alabama, in segments ranging from automotive to manufacturing to the film industry. “The governor didn’t put me in this position to come in second; I’m here to come in first,” Canfield said. “We’re unique because we have one foot in government and one foot in the private sector. We have attracted $25 billion in new capital investment to the state.” Later, Judge Scott Donaldson of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals spoke at the Alabama Judicial Building, touching on the possibility of having a court devoted to business cases. To close out Day 1 of the event, participants watched members of the Alabama House and Senate debate bills on the floor of the State House, and then networked with legislators and other officials at the Business Council of Alabama’s legislative reception. On Day 2, Drive-In attendees had breakfast with Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, who updated listeners on the changes he’s made to the office of the Secretary of State, including staff changes, trimming the office’s budget and enticing presidential candidates to Alabama as part of the “SEC Primary” effort. Merrill also spoke on his push to promote voter ID. “We want to make it real easy to vote and real hard to cheat in Alabama,” Merrill said. “We’ve now enabled people to register to vote electronically, and more than 1.2 million voted in the primary.”
Participants met with Sen. Gerald Allen and Sen. Greg Reed midmorning for updates on legislation in their districts, and then received updates at the State House from Sen. Bobby Singleton, Rep. Alan Harper, Rep. A.J. McCampbell, Rep. Bill Poole, Rep. Kyle South and Rep. Rich Wingo. At the close of the update, Chamber President and CEO Jim Page announced Bill Poole had received the Business Champion Award, presented by the Chamber and the Business Council of Alabama, for his efforts to improving the economic climate and public education. The event closed with a luncheon at the RSA Plaza Terrace, with speaker William J. Canary, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Alabama. Sponsors for the 2016 Montgomery Drive-In were The University of Alabama, TTL, Capital-Colonial Trailways, Southland Benefit Solutions, D.T. & Freight Co., Inc. and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
7
The Weeknd • Calvin Harris • Florence + The Machine
Alabama Shakes • Ellie Goulding • Lenny Kravitz • Flume Haim • Cage The Elephant • Panic! At The Disco • Grimes The Chainsmokers • Walk The Moon • Leon Bridges • Miike Snow BIG BOI + Jason Isbell • Big Grams ( PHANTOGRAM ) • Run The Jewels • Foals Fetty Wap • The Neighbourhood • Portugal. The Man • Moon Taxi 3LAU • Courtney Barnett • Silversun Pickups • X Ambassadors
Bro Safari • Kurt Vile and the Violators • Børns • Thomas Jack Coleman Hell • Alessia Cara • Wailers • Mayer Hawthorne Nahko and Medicine for the People • Brett Dennen • The Struts Atlas Genius • Vince Staples • Pepper • Raury • Snails Stick Figure • Judah & the Lion • Tourist • Kaleo • Magic Man Health • Alison Wonderland • The Griswolds Hippie Sabotage • The Revivalists • GIVERS Coasts • Phases • Bully • Lizzo • Jack Novak
The Royal Concept • Pell • Bass Drum of Death Jai Wolf • Muddy Magnolias • Meg Mac Lazyboy Empire • Jerry Folk • Speaker of the House Powers • Lost Kings • Half Moon Run Strangers You Know • Koa
8
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
>>> RESTAURANTS |
W H E R E TO E AT I N T U S C A LO O SA
BREAKFAST / LUNCH
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.
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. 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/
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 4800 Doris Pate Dr | Exit 76 // 562.8282 www.crackerbarrel.com
The Side by Side Restaurant 2410 University Blvd. | Embassy Suites | 561-2500 thesidebysiderestaurant.com
International House of Pancakes 724 Skyland Blvd // 366.1130 Jack's 1200 Hackberry Lane | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199
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.
Mr. Bill's Family Restaurant 2715 McFarland Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 333.9312 Panera Bread 1800 McFarland Blvd *402 | Tuscaloosa // 366.8780
Bento Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1306 University Blvd // 758.7426
Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip | Tuscaloosa // 342.0022
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.
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.
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.
MEXICAN Chipotle Mexican Grill
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.
Don Tono's 2312 4th Street | Temerson Square // 345.9191
Broadway Pizzeria 2880 Rice Mine Road Northeast Tuscaloosa, // 391.6969
El Mariachi 3520 McFarland Blvd E |Tuscaloosa // 409-8585
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
1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 391.0140 www.chipotle.com
ITALIAN
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
Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.345.4343
Iguana Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 752.5895 Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill 2001 New Watermelon Rd | Northport // 342.3378
Mellow Mushroom 2230 University Blvd // 758.0112 Pizzas, calzones, hoagies and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. www.mellowmushroom.com
LaGran Fiesta 9770 Hwy 69 S // 345.8871
Mr. G’s 908 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339-8505
Los Calientes Mexican Grill 3429 McFarland Blvd E // 553.1558
Olive Garden 2100 McFarland Blvd E // 750-0321 Open daily from 11 a.m. | www.olivegarden.com
Los Tarascos (2 locations) 1759 Skyland Blvd // 553.8896 3380 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 330.0919
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.
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
Big Daddy’s Cafe 514 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 759.9925
Pepito’s (2 locations) 1203 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9028 1301 McFarland Blvd NE // 391.4861
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.
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. 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
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.
>>> RESTAURANTS |
W H E R E TO E AT I N T U S C A LO O SA
SITAR INDIA//AN ETHNIC VEGETARIAN DREAM A
s I’ve transitioned from my days of college to my current life as a young professional in Tuscaloosa, there are certain parts of my life that I’ve tried to keep consistent. One of those things has been my “go-to” lunch and dinner spots in town. On the days I’m feeling like something especially warm and comforting, I head for none other than Sitar Indian Cuisine. It’s almost as if the curries and naan are speaking my love language. I still remember my days in undergrad, and the first time my best friend suggested we try the “Indian restaurant”. Never having experience of Indian food before, I’m ashamed to admit I was first skeptical of this new culinary adventure. Over ten years later, I am happy these sentiments have changed. This week I recently learned that after traditionally being closed on Mondays, the restaurant will now be open seven days a week starting March 21st. This news will no doubt rock the Tuscaloosa community as I’ve observed over the years that it is quite the popular place. From college students, to professors, to business colleagues discussing serious conversation over seriously delicious food, there’s no question that Sitar has quite the following each day it is open for business. With my husband as a lover of Indian food himself, we decided to take advantage of the Spring Break calm this week and enjoy Sitar’s lunch buffet. Always greeted with the highest level of hospitality, we were happily led to our favorite table by the window. Even though the restaurant’s menu is quite impressive, the daily lunch buffet is a vast variety of Indian favorites. Hot rows of basmati rice, chicken biryani, vegetable korma, aloo gobi masala, and more called my name as I perused the options. My favorite days are the ones that include vegetable samosas, a delicious flaky pastry filled with lightly spiced peas and potatoes. For those that like no spice, a little spice, or extra spicy, Sitar has it all. The amount of vegetarian delicacies easily make Sitar an ethnic vegetarian dream. Bhindi masala, a sautéed okra dish with onion and spices, is the perfect complement to dal tarka, a dish of curried lentils with mild spices and butter. With over ten vegetarian entrees on the menu, it’s hard to decide which one is the best. Thankfully, if you’re a student, the student special includes a combination of vegetable korma and palak paneer, a delicious cheese and spinach dish mixed in with just the right amount of Indian spices. The non-vegetarian student special includes both of the vegetarian dishes along with Sitar’s famous chicken tikka masala, cooked in a clay oven served in a creamy tomato sauce. Indian Chinese cuisine also comes in full force at Sitar with vegetable, chicken, and shrimp varieties of fried rice and noodles along with various versions of chicken Manchurian in a dry or gravy sauce. If you’ve never been to Sitar, I suggest you put it on your bucket list. The lunch buffet is easily the best deal in town for the variety of dishes available. The dinner menu is quite nice as well and features entrees not traditionally at the buffet, including my favorites, chicken chettinad and chicken vindaloo. So again, if you haven’t been, just go…trust me. Sitar Indian Cuisine is located at 500 15th Street in the Bama Bowl Complex in Tuscaloosa. The lunch buffet is offered 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily and dinner is served 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tweet us @ThePlanetWeekly and let us know where you are eating! Sheena Gregg, MS, RDN,LD is a registered dietitian and local “Filipino foodie.” Follow her on Twitter @TheThriftyRD
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
9
>>> RESTAURANTS |
W H E R E TO E AT I N T U S C A LO O SA
Heritage House 700 Towncenter | Northport // 758.0042 Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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
Hooligan’s 1915 University Blvd // 759.2424 From hamburgers to hummus. Open daily 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Mugshots Grill & Bar 511 Greensboro Ave // 391.0572 Great burgers. Full service bar. Open late. www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com
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.
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
Logan's Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd E // 349.3554
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
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
WingZone 1241 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 342.2473
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
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.
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
Hick’s BBQ 4400 Fayette Hwy // 339.3678 // Tues–Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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
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
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
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
Southland Restaurant 5388 Skyland Blvd E // 556.3070 Steaks, chops and home-cooked vegetables Mon–Fri 10:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Logan’s Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd | next to Sams // 349.3554 Steaks, ribs and spirits
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.
Longhorn Steakhouse 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 345-8244 #412
Tacogi 500 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 342.3647
New Orleans Steak and Seafood House 824 McFarland Boulevard |11:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. daily. 248-7666
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.
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.
Zoe’s Kitchen 312 Merchants Walk // 344.4450 A wonderful selection of Greek foods
Outback Steakhouse 5001 Oscar Baxter Dr // 759.9000
SEAFOOD
SPORTS GRILL
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.
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. 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
10
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
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.
GET NOTICED
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 Buffet City
1747 Skyland Blvd E // 553.3308 All you can eat buffet. Open 7 days a week.
ADVERTISE IN PLANET WEEKLY. To learn more, please email PlanetEditor@yahoo.com
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
RYAN ADAMS • DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE • RAY LAMONTAGNE + FRIENDS • THE FLAMING LIPS BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS • THE ARCS • GROUPLOVE • FITZ & THE TANTRUMS • Logic GLASS ANIMALS • DR. DOG • SHOVELS & ROPE • SYLVAN ESSO • GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY • WASHED OUT DANNY BROWN • JR JR • THE JOY FORMIDABLE • BETTY WHO • WHITE DENIM • HUDSON MOHAWKE ANDERSON EAST • BANNERS • ESCONDIDO • STEVE GUNN • SERATONES • DYLAN LEBLANC BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR • LOS COLOGNES • BOOM FOREST • THE BURNING PEPPERMINTS
Plus: Iron pouring, API poster show, Piggly Wiggly Craftly Beerly Garden, Regional art & food vendors + more! TICKETS ON SALE FRIday 3/4
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
11
>>> RESTAURANTS |
W H E R E TO E AT I N T U S C A LO O S A (CO N T.)
China Fun 2600 University Blvd | Alberta City // 553.2435
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
Chongwah Express 1425 McFarland Boulevard, Northport. 333-1088
Manna Grocery & Deli 2300 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 752.9955
Hot Wok Express 6751 Alabama 69, Tuscaloosa // 758.0148
McAlister’s Deli (2 locations) 101 15th St | Tuscaloosa // 758.0039 3021 Tyler Dr | Northport // 330.7940 Sandwiches, salads and spuds www.mcalistersdeli.com
Chang’s Chinese Restaurant 1825 McFarland Blvd N // 391.9131
Lee Palace 6521 Highway 69 S // 391.9990 / Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Momma Goldberg’s Deli 409 23rd Ave // 345.5501 |www.mommagoldbergs.com
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
Newk's 205 University Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 758.2455
Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880
Schlotsky’s Deli 405 15th St. E // 759.1975 // schlotskys.com
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.
Which Wich University Blvd.// Downtown Tuscaloosa // Mon – Sat 10:30 – 9 // Sunday 11 – 7 // Fresh ingredients, great sandwiches. 764.1673
ASIAN CUISINE
Swen Chinese Restaurant 1130 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9887
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.
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. California Underground 13552 Highway 43, Northport | 339.8660
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
Firehouse Subs 1130 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 248.0680
Barnes & Noble 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 349.6366
Hungry Howie’s (2 locations) 1105 Southview Ln | South Tuscaloosa // 345.6000 1844 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 333.2633 1211 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa | The Strip // 366.1500 4851 Rice Mine Rd | Northriver/Holt // 345.3737
Five Java Coffee, fresh juices, smoothies and treats from Mary's Cakes. Open Monday - Saturday at 7am; 9am on Sundays
Lenny’s Sub Shop 220 15th St // 752.7450 // Fax: 752.7481 // www.lennys.com 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 Pizza Palace Buffet 6521 Alabama 69 | 752.5444 Tut’s Place 1306 University Blvd | The Strip // 759.1004
DELICATESSEN
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.
TO HAVE YOUR
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
Celebrations Bakery, Inc. 1832 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339.3221 Fax: 349.1945 Cold Stone Creamery 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa //343.1670 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. Dunkin' Donuts 2520 Stillman Blvd. |Tuscaloosa// 349.3400 McCorvey Dr. | Tuscaloosa // 348.4041 www.dunkindonuts.com 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
of... ...
esday is
Every Tu
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
RESTAURANT
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.
LISTED HERE
Yogurt Lab 920 Paul W. Bryant Dr Ste 200 | Tuscaloosa // 347.9522
PLEASE EMAIL
Home
Yogurt Mountain 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 342.1484 Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - midnigh
Margarita Monday
A BAMW BREDASY a brewed
l Alabam 2 Off al
1/
pints &
$4 Margaritas All Day
Wine Down Wednesday bottles
Y
ewsDA
ABr #BAM
1/2 Off All Wine by the Glass
Tip Your Glass Thursday 1/2 Off All Bottles of Wine
Sunday
Brunch 10:30AM-3PM Plannin
g a pa Rent t h rt y? e GOAT HOUSE !
PLANETEDITOR@ YAHOO.COM
12
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
In historic downtown Northport 430 Main Avenue 205-879-2238 www.billyssportsgrill.com text “billys” to 46786
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
Monday – $5 Bud Light Pitchers Tuesday – Free Poker Tournament Wednesday – $3 Pint Night
2
@7 p.m.
Thursday – Live Team Trivia and beer specials @8 p.m.
Sunday – Free Poker Tournament @2:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN TUSCALOOSA 205.366.0913
willhagans.com
willhagans
GET NOTICED ADVERTISE IN PLANET WEEKLY.
To learn more, please email PlanetEditor@yahoo.com
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
13
>>> CO M M U N I T Y A R T S
BAMA ART HOUSE MINI-SERIES WILL FEATURE FOUR FILMS
A
Bama Art House Mini-Series will begin on March 22, 2016 and conclude on April 12. The Mini-Series will feature the same format as a regular run of the Bama Art House, but will include four specially selected films. A program of The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa, the movies represent the organization’s goals to bring new and unique film to the West Alabama area. Screenings will take place at the Bama Theatre on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. with the box office opening at 6:30 p.m. and doors at 6:45 p.m. Discount Punchcard Tickets ($60) will be available at the door prior to screenings and will be good for any 10 Bama Art House films. Single Tickets will be priced at $8 general, $7 seniors & students and $6 Arts Council members. Patrons can visit bamatheatre.org/bamaarthouse to view the list of films, details and accompanying trailers. March 22: “Where to Invade Next” March 29: “Embrace of the Serpent” April 5: “The Wave” April 12: “45 Years” The mission of the Bama Art House series is to bring current and contemporary independent film to West Alabama, transforming the historic Bama Theatre into a cinematic art house. The Bama Theatre is located at 600 Greensboro Avenue in Downtown Tuscaloosa. For more information about 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 bamatheatre.org for further information.
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.
Tickets at 205.348.3400 or theatre.ua.edu
14
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
>>> M O V I E R E V I E W | V A N R O B E R T S
10 CLOVERFIELD LANE // A MISS
★
OU T OF 4
I
magine being trapped in an underground bunker by John Goodman who claims the air outside will kill you. Our damsel-in-distress encounters this appalling predicament in first-time director Dan Trachtenberg’s “10 Cloverfield Lane” after she awakens from a violent car crash. Worse, she finds herself hooked up to an I.V. drip, her injured right knee chained to a cinder block wall, and ‘no service’ on her cell phone. Reportedly, producer J.J. Abrams has called Trachtenberg’s mild R-rated chiller “the spiritual successor to “Cloverfield.” Does anybody remember that mediocre monster thriller? The 2008 sci-fi saga “Cloverfield,” produced for $25 million, made over $170 million at the box office. This abominable monster on the rampage opus told its tale by means of “found footage” recovered from a camcorder. Never did we ever get a clear picture of the gargantuan that transformed Manhattan into a junkyard. Comparatively, “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a one quarter “Cloverfield” sequel with a lot of time squandered on a formulaic hostage thriller. Synthesize the “Room” with “War of the Worlds,” and you’ve got the gist of the Josh Campbell & Matthew Stuecken screenplay. If you’re looking for a full-blown sequel to “Cloverfield,” you’re going to be disappointed. If you looking for two short films edited together, you might like “10 Cloverfield Lane.” Audiences that want to see monsters are going to feel cheated, and audiences that want to see a fresh hostage crisis are going to be bored. An attractive twentysomething gal leaves her boyfriend, packs her stuff, and hits the road. Later, after dark, as she is cruising down the highway, somebody out of nowhere smashes into her and she passes out. We neither know who did it nor what did it. When poor Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead of “Final Destination 3”) regains consciousness, she finds herself held captive by a hulk of a man. Howard (John Goodman of “Argo”) served in the U.S. Navy, behaves like a survivalist, but has a sense of humor. She struggles to escape, but Howard thwarts her every attempt until the grand finale. At one point, I thought
Effective
ADS CONTACT
205.523.8007
“10 Cloverfield Lane” was going to be an immaculate, brightly illuminated version of “Saw.” For example, after we meet Howard, we discover that he doesn’t seem to be such a bad sort. Apparently, he went out of his way to rescue Michelle and then nurse her back to health. He has built an underground bunker equipped with all the luxuries that one might require to endure a long period isolation from everything above ground except the fresh air that his filtration system keeps clean. Moreover, Howard has taken in another individual for the duration. Country boy Emmett (John Gallagher Jr. of “Jonah Hex”) would have been a track star at a nearby university if he’d gotten on the bus and gone. Instead, he backed out at the last minute. Overall, Emmett turns out to be the most sympathetic character. Roughly threefourths of the 105 minutes in “10 Cloverfield Lane” takes place underground, and things grow as claustrophobic as they do tiresome. Mind you, rookie director Dan Trachtenberg and his writers have made the two captives smarter than the average victims. The problem is that he keeps these three characters confined for far too long before we discover that Howard is not only a lunatic but also a liar. Howard has no idea what is happening outside, but he warns Michelle and Emmett that harmful chemical fallout awaits them if they venture outside. Michelle hatches an escape plan for Emmett and her to escape confinement. At this point, things take a murderous twist, and our heroine must rely entirely on her own resources to escape with her skin. Suffice to say, the last quarter hour yields “10 Cloverfield Lane’s” biggest surprise and it has a lot to do with “Cloverfield.” My chief objection to this movie is that I got tired of the drawn out bunker episode. Indeed, suspenseful moments crop
up, but some moments don’t make sense. We get acquainted with the three characters, and we begin to see the flaws in nice guy Howard’s character. If you’ve seen one hostage movie, however, you know that nothing ever ends well. Watching “10 Cloverfield Lane” was as bad as watching the 2002 Jodie Foster thriller “Panic Room.” At least “The Panic Room” had some comic relief. Ultimately, as shrewd as the two hostages are in “10 Cloverfield Lane,” nothing about them is charismatic. The writing is above-average, but the story is far too predictable. For example, in one scene, we watch as Michelle is caught between a rock and a hard place. She manages to escape, and she is at the last barrier when a crazy woman with a blood-speckled face begs to be let into the bunker. Howard convinces Michelle that the contaminated outsider will kill them all with her tainted flesh. Michelle relents, and Howard doesn’t chain her up again as he had done earlier. Of course, once our heroine not only
figures out a way to break out of the bunker, but also keep Howard at bay, the rest of “10 Clovenfield Lane” turns into a radically different movie. Relief degenerates into abject terror, and Michelle confronts a predator that makes Howard look like the syndicated Hanna-Barbera purple cartoon hippo character Peter Potamus. In the remaining quarter of an hour, our heroine dispatches this new adversary, and suspense mounts during that final fifteen minutes. Nevertheless, it looks like Trachtenberg and his scenarists were so desperate to slough off the initial 80 to 90 minutes of their grimly realistic, but hopelessly tedious hostage drama that they tried to shoehorn in an episodic sequel to “Cloverfield.” “Cloverfield” was feculence from fade-in to fade-out, and “10 Cloverfield Lane” appropriates the narrative thread at the last minute to give audiences a cheap shock. Not even an actor as watchable as John Goodman can salvage this monstrous misfire of a movie.
NOW OPEN!
And Accepting New Patients! Conveniently located in the Englewood Plaza next to Winn Dixie 9770 Highway 69 South Unit A | Tuscaloosa
205-409-6333
Check us out online at www.freemanchiropracticandwellness.com
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
15
>>> PET PLANET | K E L S E Y C A M E R O N
FELINDA // STRIKING BEAUTY Meet Felinda! Felinda is a white faced, brown and white tabby. She is about two years old (as of 4/2/16). Her eye was injured due to an infection, and she is now blind in that eye. Don’t worry, though! This doesn’t seem to bother her or slow her down at all! She can be a little shy at first, but enjoys being petted. Felinda is a very sweet and friendly girl! Since she only has one eye, she likes to be approached from her good side. Felinda has Bengal markings and is a striking beauty! Felinda is negative for FIV and FeLK, current on vaccinations and spayed.
PADDINGTON // MYSTERY MIX Is this a treble from Star Trek or an Ewok from Star Wars?! Maybe a bear?! Nope, it is just our sweet Paddington! We just know this dog is sooooo cute! Meet Paddington, a 4- to 5-month (as of 2/16) female Terrier mix. We truly don’t know what mix she is, but she seems like a really fluffy German Shepherd due to her coloring, black muzzle and legs/paws seeming like a shepherd; but then there is all that hair! Or maybe a big Cairn Terrier. She is a true mystery mix! She weighs about 20 pounds now and will get much bigger, probably around 40 to 50 pounds. Paddington was pulled from our local animal shelter, where she was picked up by Animal Control as a stray and went unclaimed/unadopted after several weeks. Paddington is a super-friendly, sweet, carefree puppy. As with any other puppy, she will need training and structure to help her develop into a well-mannered adult dog. Paddington loves to play and seems to do well with other dogs. She should be fine around children ages 10 and older. She might be too big for an apartment and will require a fenced in yard if left outside unattended. Paddington has a slight limp on one of her back legs where it was previously broken, but it has healed up. It doesn’t bother her and the vet determined it has healed up strong enough on its own. We have started on her crate training. Paddington has had two rounds of puppy shots, dewormer, her rabies vaccine, is spayed and microchipped. She is on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Paddington is just a big bundle of fluffy love looking for a real home and family! If you are interested in giving FELINDA or PADDINGTON 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.
If you ever decide to adopt a dog, check out your local shelter. Buying dogs from pet stores or online increases the demand for the cruel puppy mills that often supply them. If you already have a dog, please remember to get it spayed or neutered. It's the best way you can help prevent dog overpopulation.
16
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
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.humanesociety ofwa.org/formsinfo.html and send to the same email.
VOLUNTEER
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
17
>>> EVENTS CALENDAR | T H E S O U T H E A S T ' S L A R G E S T NOTE: All events listed here have phone numbers in the 205 area code unless otherwise indicated.
FRIDAY, Mar 18
State Gymnastics Meet - Girls Optional WHEN: 8:00am-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/page/142/belk_ center
SATURDAY, Mar 19
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/ DESCRIPTION: Join us for the Tuscaloosa Farmers’ Market from your local farmers every Saturday.
TUESDAY, Mar 22
The ACT Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” WHEN: 7:30pm-9:00pm COST: FREE and open to the public WHERE: Frank Moody Music Building 800 2nd Avenue Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 348-6454 LINK: music.ua.edu/event/faculty-recitalkevin-woosley-piano/ DESCRIPTION: University of Alabama Faculty piano recital by Kevin Woosley! Join us for a bit of a non-traditional selection of music. Featuring guest artists Fayth Williams (violin) and Britton Bullock (clarinet)! PROGRAM: -Toccatina, Op. 40, no. 3 – Kapustin -Prelude in D, Op. 23, no. 4 – Rachmaninoff -The Masque of the Red Death – Woosley (musical rendition of Poe’s short story) -Clair de Lune – Debussy -Bohemian Rhapsody – Mercury (Arr. Woosley) -Star Wars Medley -Theme from “Schindler’s List” -Disney Medley -Theme from “Up” -Theme from “Pirates of the Caribbean” Live-stream-
ing will be available at 7:30CST here: http:// www.ustream.tv/channel/uofa-som Bama Art House Mini-Series “Where To Invade Next” WHEN: 7:30am-9:30pm COST: Admission WHERE: Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: bamatheatre.org DESCRIPTION: To learn what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully “invades” them to see what they have to offer.
WEDNESDAY, Mar 23
Hudson Strode Shakespeare Movie Series: “Twelfth Night or What You Will” WHEN: 7:30pm-9:30pm COST: FREE WHERE: Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: bamatheatre.org DESCRIPTION: Dir. by Trevor Nunn; 1996
FRIDAY, Mar 25
Improbable Fictions Presents: Aristophanes’ Women at the Assembly WHEN: 5:30pm-7:30pm COST: Free and open to the public WHERE: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 7th Street and Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa LINK: cac.tuscarts.org DESCRIPTION: Seating is limited, please register at womenanddemocracy.ua.edu
SATURDAY, Mar 26
Bobby Bones- Funny & Alone, 1-Man Comedy Show with special guest Brooke Eden WHEN: 8:00am-10:00pm COST: $27 WHERE: Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro
FARMERS' MARKET // Every Saturday Ave, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: bamatheatre.org DESCRIPTION: 1-man Comedy Show with special guest Brooke Eden Presented by Red Mountain Ent. “Embrace of the Serpent” WHEN: 7:30pm-12:00am COST: Admission WHERE: Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 758-5195 LINK: bamatheatre.org
TUESDAY, Mar 29
“Regrets Only” performance at Theatre Tuscaloosa WHEN: 6:00pm-12:00am COST: Admission WHERE: Theatre Tuscaloosa 9500 Old Greenboro Road #135 Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 391-2277 LINK: visittuscaloosa.cayennecreative.com/ www.theatretusc.com
18
To learn more, please email PlanetEditor@yahoo.com
GET NOTICED
ADVERTISE IN PLANET WEEKLY.
BOBBY BONES // MAR 26
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
DESCRIPTION: In a penthouse apartment in New York City, a powerhouse attorney, his socialite wife, and their closest friend, one of the world’s most staggeringly successful fashion designers, get together to put the concept of marriage on trial when the lawyer is asked to write a controversial Constitutional amendment. Meanwhile, the bridezilla daughter is struggling to pull off the wedding of the century when every flower shop, bakery, and beauty salon in the city mysteriously go on strike. You’ll be rolling in the aisles at what the New York Sun called “a saucy, sharp-tongued comedy of uncivil disobedience.” Performance Dates: May 13 - 22, 2016 The Chris Gladden Band WHEN: 6:00pm-9:00pm COST: Free entry $8 wing night WHERE: 221 25th Ave Ne Tuscaloosa PHONE: (205) 556-0150 LINK: www.facebook.com/christopher.gladden.77 and www.almoose.org DESCRIPTION: Local Country singer and writer Chris Gladden will be performing.
>>> ROAD TRIP | S O U T H E A S T E R N CO N C E R T S A N D E V E N T S
BIRMINGHAM
FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Mount Moriah w/ Elephant Micah // High Watt
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 An Evening with Travis Tritt // Lyric Theatre Johnny Clegg // Iron City Trina Live // Highnote Ricky Staggs // Iron City
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Opry Country Classics // Ryman auditorium
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Nashville Symphony // Schermerhorn Symphony Center Lily and Madleine // High Watt
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 The Dozens // Black Market Bar & Grill Matthew West / Winter Jam // Legacy Arena at the BJCC
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Samantha Fish // Iron City
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Kirk Franklin // Rymand Auditorium
DANA TYNAN
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Tinashe // Iron City Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands // The Nick
Joan Baez // MAR 17
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Gordon Lightfoot // Ryman Auditorium
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 The Park Band // Zydeco Damon Johnson // Workplay Theatre
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Ingrid Marie // The Nick Bham Mountain Radio // Workplay Theatre SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Disturbed // Iron City
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Moody Blues/ Fly Me High // Ryman Auditorium
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Andrew Bird // Ryman Auditorium One Eyed Doll, Eyes Set To Kill // Rockettown
ATLANTA
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Joan Baez // Symphony Hall Atlanta
MONDAY, MARCH 21 Killswitch Engage // Marathon Music Works Gordon Lightfoot // MAR 17
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Riff Riff // Iron City Father // Iron City
Samantha Fish // MAR 24
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Thomas Rhett // Wild Bill’s
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Abbath/High On Fire // The Masquerade
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Legends of Southern Hip Hop // Fabulous Fox Theatre WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Joe Satriani // Symphony Hall Atlanta
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Tyrese Gibson & Keys // Fabulous Fox Theatre
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Herman’s Hermits // Cobb County Civic Center
NASHVILLE
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Rihanna // Bridgestone Arena Vance Joy // Ryman Auditorium
Effective
ADS CONTACT
205.523.8007
Moody Blues // MAR 20
>>> R OA D T R I P D I R E C T O RY Travel the South's best venues. Visit their website for ticket info and more. Acoustic Café 2758 County Hwy 9 205.647.3237
Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE 404.881.2100
Montgomery Performing Arts Center 201 Tallapoosa St 334.481.5100
Von Braun Center 700 Monroe St SW 256.551.2345
Amphitheater at the Wharf 23101 Canal Rd 251.224.1020
The Hangout 251.948.3030 thehangout1.com
The Nick 2514 10th Ave S 205.252.3831
WorkPlay 500 23rd St S 205.380.4082
Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway 615.770.2000
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
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
19
>>> PUZZLEMANIA | C R O S S W O R D P U Z Z L E
Across 1. Stereo system 5. Memory unit 9. Czar, e.g. 14. Blink ___ eye 15. Albert or Throneberry 16. Pliny the ____ 17. Utmost 19. Incredible and Hogan 20. Andrea ___ (ship that sank in 1956) 21. Dig, as for information 23. VW hatchback 25. Would, passionately 30. Almost home 33. Blind ___ bat 35. Aspirin target 36. Church group 37. Of a bodily syst. 39. Prefix with surgeon 42. Golf great Ballesteros 43. 1996 Eddie Murphy movie 45. Review quickly 47. ____ annum 48. Middle of a disagreement, say 52. Football gain 53. Word on an Uncle Sam poster 54. Unbending 57. Actress of the silent pictures 61. Historic Incan capital 65. Amazes 67. Hoot and holler 68. Cutesy, to a Brit 69. One, in a motto 70. Bedding item 71. Musical notes 72. Swimmers' distances Down 1. Tegucigalpa's land, for short 2. "As ___ say..." 3. Temp. measuring scale 4. Spectrum part 5. Label bought by Sony 6. Stock enclosure
20
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
7. Elder or alder 8. "Brideshead Revisited" novelist Waugh 9. Warms up, as leftovers 10. Eskimo knife 11. Bad variety of cholesterol 12. "It's a mouse!" 13. Monopoly four, for short 18. Consume avidly 22. Really chill (out) 24. Phrase before instant 26. "Bend It Like Beckham" actor Jonathan ___-Meyers 27. School night bedtime, maybe 28. Hidden treasure 29. More eccentric 30. Display pattern 31. Bite the dust 32. Not available 33. 90s House Majority Leader, Dick ___ 34. "____ later, alligator!" 38. Prompt 40. Some colas 41. Like some feed 44. In some respects 46. Everybody's opposite 49. WMT competitor 50. Bank robberies 51. Sorry 55. Top-row keyboard key 56. Gas or oil 58. Dennis the Menace's know-it-all friend 59. Enlist again 60. Doctrines 61. Drip units, briefly 62. Sound of hesitation 63. Zaire capital? 64. Middling grade 66. Foot, in Latin SOLUTION FOR PUZZLEMANIA CROSSWORD ON PAGE 21
>>> PUZZLEMANIA| S U D O K U
It's easy to play Sudoku! Simply fill every column, row and 3x3 box so they contain every number between 1 and 9. The game is easy to play but difficult to master! Solution Page 21
WRITERS WANTED
For Information, please email PlanetEditor@ yahoo.com
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W What your friends say may count for a lot this week, which is why you shouldn't pay too much attention. If you listen closely, you'll notice that their opinions change like the weather. For instance, if they label you an opportunist for spotting a great deal and wanting to take advantage of it, you should go ahead anyway. By the weekend there's a good chance they'll wish they had followed your advice. Stick to your guns no matter what anyone says. The reason you get to shine this week may not be because of someone but in spite of them. Indeed, a positive blend of energies at the top of your chart could see you making a special effort to realize a goal or dream. And even if others object, you'll have the faith to keep going. On another note, a positive midweek alignment could see you investing in property or benefiting from your family's generosity or sharing in a stroke of good fortune. There's so much to explore that you could be occupied for hours on end with all the information and opportunities you uncover. Even so, it's just as well that you have responsibilities to attend to, as they help keep your feet on the ground. Over the days ahead there could be many reasons why you're tempted to drop the mundane in pursuit of the mysterious and alluring. However, keep your eyes peeled, as another more practical and perhaps lucrative option could show up.
For Spring Reading Lists Try the Best!
lest dtog o o C : e Rosi the plane on
Rosie Recommends TOP SELLERS AT HALF PRICE
You could be a big spender this week. You may not be satisfied with small luxuries and feel the urge to splurge on something big and expensive. This might be the case if you've been hard at work lately and want to reward yourself. Even so, you could be in trouble if your outflow exceeds your income. New adventures could beckon once the Sun dances into Aries on Saturday. If you're eager for some fun in the Sun, you might want to make travel plans. You may find other people to be quite distracting this week, particularly if you're very excited about a project or new business idea. With that in mind, you'll need to find a way to manage your time so that you can continue to make progress while still fulfilling your responsibilities to family and friends. You might have to be firm regarding one person, especially if he or she can't (or won't) acknowledge the fact that you occasionally need your own space. Although time may be of the essence, you could find many reasons to waste it. A major focus on your zone of work and lifestyle could see you inventing all kinds of reasons not to get on with deadlines or other important activities. However, you'll have no problem watching a movie or reading a fantasy novel. Even so, a major midweek alignment could encourage a little self-inquiry and motivate you to overcome your lassitude in order to smash through your to-do list. Money, or the lack of it, could be the reason that you need to cut back on leisure activities or social events. A tight blend of energies, with Saturn at the apex, could see you reining in your spending and making the most of the money you have. But you don't have to give up having fun or socializing altogether. If you look at your expenses, you may find that with a little bit of tweaking you can continue to enjoy life without bankrupting yourself. It might seem like you're in the hot spot and that the buck stops with you in the week ahead. However, a particularly uncomfortable blend of energies might also mean that you feel pressured into taking certain actions. Before you proceed, be sure to assess the state of play. Your plan may not be practical, and you might need further work to refine your strategy. If in doubt, get feedback from someone you trust. This could be crucial to your success. You'll need to keep your wits about you this week, as someone could appear charming yet try to pull the wool over your eyes. However, you'll manage fine if you employ your ability to detect a dubious deal. One opportunity might excite you, especially as it could offer you the chance to broaden your horizons. However, you'll need to be patient if you're to see results. Once the Sun eases into your home zone, it will be time to nurture yourself. While it's great to be generous, you may find that others are starting to take advantage of your kindly nature, which might leave you wondering how to respond. Don't feel guilty about nipping this in the bud. You'll feel so much better if you do. Inside, you may be burning to take advantage of an opportunity that could be good for you, but the time may not be right just yet. This chance should be around for a while, so there's no need to worry.
Tuscaloosa’s Independent Book Store
PAPERBACK HEAVEN STOCK UP NOW
Gently used — most like new
PARKVIEW SHOPPING CENTER • 205.758.5770 Near OZ Records
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
All eyes are on you, as you seem to be the flavor of the week! However, while others might enjoy your company, you could have conflicting ideas about whether to invest in a plan that might see you making big gains on the career front. Indeed, you could feel pulled in a number of directions that might be due to others' expectations of you, including your own. If you were to collaborate with a person or group, you might achieve more than you could alone. You may need to convince yourself that you have what it takes to succeed this week. Indeed, this is going to be the hardest part of the process. And even if you don't really think you can do it, you might be better off pretending that you can. The reason is that a splendid alignment of energies midweek could see you just getting on with it. You may teeter on the edge of your comfort zone for a while, but then you'll just go for it.
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
21
>>> S P O R T S
ALABAMA MEN’S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL DEFEATED IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | Benjamin Clark
O
n Saturday, the University of Alabama men’s wheelchair basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss in the national championship game in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, to the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, 73-55. The Crimson Tide (3 seed, 19-10) fought hard, but could not overcome the firepower of the Warhawks (1 seed, 27-0) who captured their third straight national championship with the win. Junior DQ Robinson led the Crimson Tide with 17 points, followed closely behind by senior Jannik Blair, who had 12. Fresh-
man Michael Auprince, the top scorer for the team, added 10 points in the loss. “I am very grateful to the program and for everything that it has done for me, and I take solace in the fact that I’ve left it better than I found it,” Blair said of his last game. “Best four years of my life!” Alabama had previously defeated Southwest Minnesota State University (6 seed) 64-44 in the first round, and then upset second seed Texas-Arlington 73-54 in the semifinal. The team will return to Tuscaloosa on Sunday.
ALABAMA WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL FINISHES THIRD AT NATIONALS | Amanda Perrucci
T
he Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team ended their 2016 season with a 79-31 win over the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. The Tide finished third in the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament that took place from March 9-March 12 in Edinboro, Pa. “Our ladies brought a lot of positive energy which fed a good level of intensity and composure. We were really happy to end our season on a high note, playing the game we love, together,” said assistant coach, Adam Kramer. The Tide lost the first game of
22
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
the tournament against the University of Texas at Arlington, 68-45. The Alabama women struggled against the Movin’ Mavs all season and despite only a few points difference each game, the Tide could not defeat the Mavericks. The Alabama Tide started the 2015-2016 season fresh off a national championship and without some of their key players – Cobi Crispin, Karolina Lingyte, Laurie Williams and Cindy Quellet. The 2016 women’s team was a new group of women that did not have the time and chemistry that the 2015 national championship
team had. “Last year’s team was a very experienced group who had been playing together for several years. We are a young team and with each tournament and game we are playing better and learning from our mistakes,” said Coach Elisha Williams about the difference between last year’s team and this year’s team. Although the Tide lost many important players, they also gained valuable team players like Arinn “Juice” Young, the top scorer for the Tide this season, and also Darda Sales, one of the team’s
most aggressive defenders. The Tide ends the season with a 10-14 overall record and a 5-12 conference record. The Alabama women will continue to prepare for the 2016-2017 season with many of the players competing for a spot at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro this summer. The University of Alabama has one of the strongest adapted programs in the nation – more than 20 current and former players and coaches are expected to participate in this year’s games.
>>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
>>> H I G H T I D E S P O R T S | GARY HARRIS
SABAN SPEAKS
Here are his comments after first day of spring
T
he Crimson Tide opened spring drills this past Friday afternoon. The team worked outdoors in helmets and shorts. Here are Coach Saban’s post-practice comments. We’ve had a really good off-season program. We really like the players’ effort. Saw a lot of improvement in the players leading up to today. I think there’s a lot of anxiety anytime you have a lot of new players and that have new roles when you have first practice. But I was pleased with the effort, and obviously it tells you where you are. We’ve got some things to work on to get where we want to be. When we have Easter fall into our spring practice calendar, we don’t practice on the Saturday before Easter so that the players can go home, and we move practice to one day ahead. It just happened this year it was right before spring break. It’s happened on several occasions before. It does more good than harm, because the players understand what they need to do to get through a practice, the kind of condition they need to be in, and maybe they do a little bit better while they’re away. We’ve got some guys who are going to probably miss most of the spring, maybe all of the spring. Jonathan Allen, who had shoulder surgery. Cam Robinson, who had shoulder surgery. Eddie Jackson, who had a leg issue. Raheem Falkins, who had a leg issue. Dakota Ball, who had a foot issue. (true freshman linebacker) Shawn Jennings came here with an injury from high school that he’s still not healed from. Those guys will have a difficult time to participate at all this spring. We had eight early enrollees that all are sort of getting inundated into what is expected of them and what the standard is around here. We’ve got three new assistant coaches. Two of them have been here before, so they pretty much know what to expect. We’ve talked before about hiring another offensive line coach (Brent Key) and Mario (Cristobal) coaching tackles and tight ends. Burton Burns has taken over the special teams and Bobby Williams will be a special assistant to me. We’re excited about how all of those people can contribute at new positions. We’ve got a lot of people to replace. That’s what makes it fun when you lose 25-percent of your team every year. New opportunities for a lot of people. New roles that other people have to sort of take on on the team. One thing that was obvious today is that we have some good players but that we have a long ways to go to get to where we want to be.
UA ATHLETICS
OPENING STATEMENT:
ON FIGHTING COMPLACENCY AFTER LOSING SO MANY KEY GUYS
We want everybody to have a get-it-done type attitude. I think that everybody not only has to have a get-it-done type attitude, they also have to take ownership for people who aren’t getting it done, because they’re unable to do things to the standard we want to do it. I do think that this is a work in progress, and I do think the players have to accept roles. So far these are things that need to continue to develop. I think this is kind of a work in progress. This is not something that just happens. The team chemistry last year happened over time. We’ll see how this team develops over time. *NOTE* The team will resume practice following spring break on Monday, March 21.
ON BO SCARBROUGH’S WEIGHT LOSS
We give everybody a muscle-mass, body-fat, hydration, functional-movement test. We try to work hard with Miss Amy (team nutritionist) to come up with what’s the most efficient, effective weight for a guy. We see how the guy is moving, how he’s running relative to how he used to run. Sometimes these guys keep lifting weights and they just keep getting bigger, bigger and bigger. I think at certain positions, especially skill positions, that’s not always advantageous. We felt that Bo’s efficient weight had nothing to do with injuries. It was just, how can you play the best? On what went into the thought process of hiring Brent Key as the center/ guards coach: We interviewed Brent when we hired an offensive line coach three years ago. I was very impressed with him and thought that he would be somebody that we would always want to hire if we had the opportunity to. We felt like this was a good fit for him and he’s obviously had a lot of experience. He’s got a lot of energy and enthusiasm and he’s got a great reputation. We been pleased so far with the progress we’ve made with him.
ON QB BLAKE BARNETT GAINING MATURITY:
It’s hard to answer that question after just one practice. We’ve got three young quarterbacks that all we’re going to have an opportunity to compete at a position that maturity is a very important factor. Blake had some ups and downs last year with some injuries and illness, which probably held him back a little bit. I’ll be anxious to see how he matures and how he does this spring.
ON CORNERBACK TONY BROWN’S SUSPENSION:
He is facing some suspensions. When I get the final date on that, I’ll definitely let you know. >>> PLANETWEEKLY • TUSCALOOSA'S SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SPORTS & THE ARTS
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
23
FREE 2-LITER Buy a Large 2-Topping Pizza and get a cold 2-Liter FREE!
10
$
Plus sales tax. Delivery extra. Expires in 30 Days. Premium toppings extra.
27
TUSCALOOSA ALABAmA
TUSCALOOSA HILLCREST
NORTH RIVER/HOLT
4851 Rice Mine Rd. NE
55A
Lettuce, tomato & peppers upon request.
55B
Topped with Cheese & One FREE topping: Meatballs, Sausage or Mushrooms.
LARGE PIZZA
PIZZA TRIO
6
CHEESE OR PEPPERONI
3 Small Pizzas with One Topping on Each
01
$
12
205
205
205
5
$ 79
CARRY-OUT
11
ANY SPECIALTY
$
>>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @Plus THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM sales tax. Delivery extra. Premium toppings extra.
Plus sales tax. Expires in 30 Days. Delivery extra. Premium toppings extra.
REGULAR CHEF SALAD
ANY LARGE BAKED SPAGHETTI
ANY LARGE OVEN BAKED SUB
Plus sales tax. Carry-out.
18S
333-2633
345-6000
$
MARCH 17 + MARCH 31
in the Big K Shopping Center
Publix Shopping Center
345-3737
24
1844 McFarland Blvd.
1105 Southview Lane
In Publix Shopping Center
E! HOOS YOU C
TUSCALOOSA NORTHPORT
79
02
52111 PLANET WEEKLY 2/4/16
PROMO CODE#
55C
Lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, mozzarella cheese, black olive. Choice of dressing.
FAMILY FLAVORITE
Two Medium 2-Topping Pizzas, 3 Cheezer Bread with Dipping Sauce plus a 2-Liter
$
17
95 06
Plus sales tax. Expires in 30 Days. Delivery extra. Premium toppings extra.