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“Having five-plus records (a few covers are in the band’s live repertoire as well), it allows us to kind of touch on everything without over-staying our welcome in any certain record or energy level or anything like that,” he said. “I feel like we can kind of go over our whole catalog and then obviously really put across the new record most of all in a way that feels right to play for a long time.”

6 FRESH VERSE CANNED VERSE FROZEN // RACHEL STEINER “Try to add produce into your diet daily to keep your body healthy and prevent diseases. Whether you pick them straight from your backyard garden, out of a can, or the freezer, we all need to be getting our recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.”

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“You may have tuned in to Hairspray Live! on TV in December, but The Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT) will give Tuscaloosa a chance to really see Hairspray LIVE - in person - on the Bama Theatre stage, March 3-6. ”

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DAWES // “AN EVENING WITH DAWES”

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ver the course of four previous albums, Dawes has often been typecast as a folk-rock band in the Laurel Canyon tradition of the Eagles or Jackson Browne.

Dawes guitarist/singer Taylor Goldsmith sees some validity in those comparisons, but has always felt they sold his band short when it came to the range of its music.

“I feel there are elements of all of our records that sure, of course, they totally fit into folk-rock or whatever,” he said in a recent phone interview.

“But also, I feel like even back (as far as) our first record, we had songs like ‘When My Times Come’ or (later tunes like) ‘Most People’ or ‘From A Window Seat,’ or ‘Things Happen,’ or ‘Don’t Send Me Away,’ this is throughout all of our albums, and I would not say that any of those songs can technically be summed up as just L.A. folk-rock.”

The fact is, Goldsmith said, it’s always been important to him to evolve as a songwriter and see the music of Dawes grow with it.

“With the stuff I’m a fan of, when Bob Dylan wants to make ‘Empire Burlesque’ and when Paul Simon wants to make his way from ‘Bookends’ to ‘Graceland,’ like I’m thrilled,” Goldsmith said. “I’m excited by these artists doing those things.

So I can’t relate to the kind of fan that says I like this artist because they sound like this, so I want them always to (sound that way). And if they don’t, I don’t want to listen to them. I can’t satisfy that kind of fan because I wouldn’t know where to start. So for me, we want to be true to ourselves and what our tastes are, and if that means certain people want to sort of get off of the bandwagon, then I’m perfectly fine with that.”

Hopefully, Dawes won’t see many fans tumble to the side of the group’s wagon trail after hearing the band’s outstanding new album, “We’re All Gonna Die.” It’s Dawes’ most musically adventurous album – providing emphatic evidence that Goldsmith and his bandmates (drummer and brother Griffin Goldsmith, bassist Wylie Gelber and keyboardist Lee Pardini) are trying to follow the example set by the likes of Dylan and Simon.

Yes, Dawes’ folk-rock foundation is still present on “We’re All Gonna Die,” particularly on easy-going and decidedly pretty songs like “Roll Tide” and “Less Than Five Miles Away.”

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Long-time fans, though, may find some of the sonic and instrumental approaches on “We’re All Gonna Die” a bit jarring, at least at first. The squawky tones and distorted vocal that open the album’s lead track, “One Of Us” immediately announce that this is a new chapter for the group, yet the warm vocal melody of the song is immediately recognizable as Dawes.

“When The Tequila Runs Out” is another track with a decided electronic bent, a good fit for the song’s angular melody. “Roll With The Punches” mixes familiar folky textures with edgy stabs of keyboards to create another fresh stylistic hybrid. On “Picture of a Man,” Dawes injects a reggae pulse into this unconventional, yet appealing tune. Then there’s “As If By Design,” another song unlike anything else in the Dawes songbook. It’s delightfully catchy with jazzy piano fills and Tex-Mex-ish horn parts accenting its disarming vocal melody.

personal record in terms of the way we played, the one with the strongest fingerprints,” Goldsmith said. “I feel like when you hear ‘All Your Favorite Bands,’ if you are familiar with Griffin’s drumming at all, then you’ll hear it and say ‘That’s Griffin,’ and the same for my guitar playing and all of it. And it’s a bare bones record in that sense.

We didn’t want to clutter it up with a whole bunch of sounds. We wanted to really let just our playing voices come through.”

Given all that feels new and different about “We’re All Gonna Die,” it’s the type of album that may take a few listens to absorb, but eventually the songs reveal just how finely crafted, sonically detailed and lyrically perceptive they are.

One person who helped take the music to new places was keyboardist Pardini, who replaced Tay Strathairn in 2015.

The adventurous mindset Dawes brought to the latest album makes sense in the context of the Los Angeles-based group’s career.

Dawes entered into making “We’re All Gonna Die” coming off a fourth album, “All Your Favorite Bands,” that the band felt did a better job than the previous albums in capturing how the group sounds in a live setting. “We tried to play and sing as we did on the stage (in the studio), and that allowed us at that point, to have our most, like

Achieving that goal, though, presented a new challenge going into the fifth album, Goldmsith said.

“What that record (“All Your Favorite Bands”) meant for us was ‘Great, this is exactly what we needed. Now what?’” he said. “Now what do we do to add to our vocabulary or add to our body of work that is just as representative, but bringing in a new dimension?”

“He was such a wealth of ideas and had so many cool things to contribute that I found myself writing these songs and then he would have all of these great ways of giving it its instrumental identity,” Goldsmith said of Pardini.

“Like the riff on ‘Roll with the Punches’ and the piano playing on ‘As If By Design,’ and like the organ on ‘Picture of a Man,’ I feel like to me that’s the track, these keyboard parts.”

Despite the new twists in instrumentation and sonics in the “We’re All Gonna Die” material, Goldsmith said the songs actually translate well to the live setting.

“We worked out a lot of the sounds

just in the studio in the arrangements of the (songs),” Goldsmith said. “As long as we kind of honor certain songs, and really our keyboardist (Pardini) is so good at that -- he’s good at chasing down how we captured certain sounds and how to re-create them -- it’s actually been very easy (to represent the songs live). And it’s taught us a lot about dynamics.”

The shows figure to cover plenty of musical ground. With five albums of material from which to draw, Dawes now plays an evening-with show featuring two full sets of music, including something that’s new for the band -- an acoustic segment.

“There were times, even with the ‘All Your Favorite Bands’ tour, we would find ourselves playing close to, or even actually a little over two hours just for no reason,” Goldsmith said.

“We just wrote too long of a set list.

And it felt too long. When we got off stage, it felt like you know what, we don’t have enough key songs in our live show, at least this was my own feeling at the time, to be playing that long. It just felt a little meandering and it felt like we hit certain emotions and certain energies a little too often.

“Having five-plus records (a few covers are in the band’s live repertoire as well), it allows us to kind of touch on everything without over-staying our welcome in any certain record or energy level or anything like that,” he said. “I feel like we can kind of go over our whole catalog and then obviously really put across the new record most of all in a way that feels right to play for a long time.”

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NEWS CHAMBER PACKS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER FOR FEBRUARY’S BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Rainy weather couldn't keep Chamber members away, as they turned out in full force for February's popular networking event, Business After Hours. Sponsored by the University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, the event was hosted by the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center.

Attendees were treated to heavy appetizers, cocktails and entertainment.

The next Business After Hours will be held March 21 at Renasant Bank.

MODERN BUSINESS LANDSCAPE TO PRESENT HANDBOOKS, HARASSMENT & HELPFUL HINTS MARCH 8 Three knowledgeable local attorneys will team up at the Chamber March 8 to present Handbooks, Harassment and Helpful Hints, part of the 2017 Modern Business Landscape Training Series presented by Bama at Work. Open to both Chamber members and the public, this half-day training seminar will take business owners through need-to-know information on a range of legal topics and changes for 2017.

Bruce Henderson of Phelps, Jenkins, Gibson & Fowler, L.L.P. will present “Is your Employee Handbook Ready for 2017?,” which will update attendees on changes to employment law and instruct them on modifying policy. Tom Scroggins of Rosen Harwood, Attorneys at Law, will present “Sex, Lies and Hostile Work Environments,” which will go over handling sexual harassment and complaints. Finally, Bryan Winter of Winter McFarland, Attorneys & Counselors at Law will tackle “The Dos and Don’ts of Social Media as Part of Hiring, Discipline and Termination,” which will aid attendees in the ground rules of using Facebook and other social media platforms for hiring, discipline and termination.

The course is just $59 for Chamber members and $79 for non-members. To register, visit http://bit.ly/HandbooksandHarassment.

THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE HOLDS FIRST LUNCH AND LEARN The Women's Leadership Alliance of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama held their first Lunch and Learn February 16, welcoming presenter Kelsey Lovett.

Lovett, an accomplished financial services industry professional with Benefit Compensation Group, spoke to attendees on how to invest in a challenging market, specifically targeting topics of interest to professional women. The event was sponsored by the Brian Darr Agency and hosted by Rosen Harwood, P.A.

Kelsey Lovett, left, talks with Chamber member Tricia Craft.

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FRESH VERSE CANNED VERSE FROZEN W hen I sit down with my patients for nutritional counseling, they are so happy to show me all the fruits and vegetables they are getting in their diet. However, many do not realize that the form of your produce you are eating plays a huge part in the nutritional value and benefits. This time of year especially is a popular time to start canning and freezing fresh produce to use in the colder months, but the benefits can be compromised. Think of a house plant- you water it, give it sunshine, and watch it bloom and grow all year. Now if you put that plant in a can with water and opened it 6 months later, do you think it would be as fresh as when it was hanging on your porch? Well of course not. This is the same for produce; nutrition is lost through the process of canning and freezing. Using these methods to get you through the winter and is definitely a better option than not eating fruits and vegetables at all and very convenient, but when possible try to eat fresh produce.

With the average American diet, we are only eat a third of the recommended of the recommended amount of vegetables which is 9, so if you are in a bind a vegetable regardless of its form is better than no vegetable at all.

Are you giving up nutrition for convenience?

Frozen B vitamins are found in a lot of produce, provide numerous health benefits, but unfortunately dissolve in water during the freezing process.

When foods rich in these vitamins are boiled or soaked, some of the foods' nutritional content ends up in the water instead.

When friuits and vegetables are in-season, buy them fresh and ripe.

If you are going to get frozen produce, choose packages marked with a USDA “U.S. Fancy” shield, which designates produce of the best size, shape and color; vegetables of this standard also tend to be more nutrient-rich than the lower grades “U.S. No. 1” or “U.S. No. 2.” Eat them soon

after purchase: over many months, nutrients in frozen vegetables do inevitably degrade. If you are eating frozen produce steaming is a better option rather than boiling. Steaming minimizes the loss of water-soluble vitamins.

Canned The method used for canning produce can affect the nutritional content, as they tend to lose some of their vitamins in the high heating temperatures used during the process. With the canning technique, produce is picked at peak ripeness, blanched, and then canned which can increase nutrient loss. Salt is usually added to keep the flavor and prevent things from spoiling which increases the shelf life of the item. Preservatives usually contain a high amount of sodium which is the downside of eating canned foods.

Fresh It is estimated that much of the food consumed in the United States travels an average of 1500 miles from the farm to your kitchen table. This is a huge concern because of the depletion of fuel and local agricultural resources that could occur in the near future because of this. The best way to go is fresh and that might mean only eating produce that is in season in your area. There is a seasonal guide to local fresh produce, which is available on the Alabama Department of Agriculture. Summer and early fall is the best time of year to visit local farmers’ markets or your own garden for fresh produce. There are plenty of farmers markets all over the Tuscaloosa area. However, during the rest of the year, it is important to continue eating vegetables and fruits even if that means frozen of canned.

Try to add produce into your diet daily to keep your body healthy and prevent diseases. Whether you pick them straight from your backyard garden, out of a can, or the freezer, we all need to be getting our recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.

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A FINAL RECKONING// A HANNOVER FAMILY'S LIFE AND DEATH IN THE SHOAH

By Ruth Gutmann

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uth Herskovits Gutmann’s powerful memoir recounts her life not only as a concentration camp inmate and survivor, but also as a sister and daughter. Born in 1928, Gutmann and her twin sister, Eva, escaped the growing Nazi threat in Germany on a Kindertransport to Holland in 1939. The false expectation of being allowed to immigrate to Cuba as a family led her father, Samuel Herskovits, to bring the twins back to Hannover in 1941.

Rather than receive travel visas, however, they, their father, and their stepmother, Mania, were arrested and deported first to Thereisenstadt and then Auschwitz-Birkenau. After their parents were killed, the girls spent the remainder of the war in numerous other camps.

Gutmann’s compelling story captures many facets of the Jewish experience in Nazi Germany. She describes her early life in Hannover as the daughter of a prominent and patriotic member of the Jewish community. Her flight on the Kindertransport offers a vivid, firsthand account of that effort to save the children of Jewish families. Her memories of the camps include coming to the attention of Josef Mengele, who often used twins in human experiments. Gutmann writes with moving clarity and nuance about the complex feelings of survivorship.

Gutmann paints a multifaceted portrait of her father, Samuel. A leader in the Jewish community of Hannover, he was cajoled, coerced, and ultimately forced to communicate with and cooperate with Nazi and public officials. Gutmann uses her own memories as well as years of reflection and academic study to reevaluate his role in their community. A Final Reckoning provides not only insights into Gutmann’s own experience as a child in the midst of the atrocities of the Holocaust, but also a window into the lives of those, like her father, who were forced to carry on and comply

with the regime that would ultimately bring about their demise.

Ruth Herskovits Gutmann was born in 1928 in Germany. From 1943, she and her twin sister were interned in Thereisenstadt, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and other concentration camps. She was liberated on a transport near Hamburg on May 1, 1945. After her retirement from Columbia University in 1988, she began to study the history of the Second World War and the Holocaust.

Kenneth Waltzer is director of the Jewish Studies program at Michigan State University.

“Like most survivors, Ruth asks as the memoir of her wartime experience comes to an end, how she and her twin sister, Eva, were able to survive. Despite marrying and creating a family, she says she struggled with this burden the rest of her adult life.”—Kenneth Waltzer

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YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT OF HAIRSPRAY, COMING TO THE BAMA THEATRE

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ou may have tuned in to Hairspray Live! on TV in December, but The Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT) will give Tuscaloosa a chance to really see Hairspray LIVE - in person - on the Bama Theatre stage, March 3-6. The Hairspray performances will serve as more than solely entertainment, as the show will also help call attention to the mission of local human rights organization “10-4 Corporation,” which promotes peace, harmony, justice and reconciliation in Tuscaloosa and around the world.

As is tradition with the story, the lead’s mother is played by a man in drag. Joey Lay, the artistic director of The ACT, is reprising this role that he played when The ACT originally produced the Alabama Premier of Hairspray in 2010. Lay said the musical, though lighthearted and full of laughs, also carries some serious themes. Originally a film from John Waters, a filmmaker known to test the limits, the musical is a romantic comedy that takes place during racially integrating 1960s Baltimore.

Hairspray is the story of quirky, plus-sized teenager Tracy Turnblad, who has one dream: to dance on the “Corny Collins Show.” When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her

some of their dance moves, and her newfound groove wins her a spot on the show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and fight for every human being’s equal rights.

“Part of The ACT’s mission is to partner with another local non-profit organization, and work together to spotlight our contributions to the community,” said Lay. “With that partner’s help, we broaden the scope of our audience and, in turn, are able to make a financial contribution to their organization from the show’s profits.” Additionally, the partnering organization can display their mission and activities in the Bama Theatre lobby to provide further education to theatre patrons.

Dr. Ransey O’Daniel, president of The 10-4 Corporation is grateful for the opportunity to work with The ACT. “This partnership allows us to share our focus of bringing divided societies together to more members of the community,” O’Daniel said. “Helping to promote The ACT’s production of Hairspray is a perfect fit for us, as the show’s message

of inclusion, acceptance and love for others is what The 10-4 Corporation is all about.” In between the cast’s six performances from Friday to Monday, they will also make an appearance at The 10-4 Corporation’s public forum on Saturday, March 4, held from 10 a.m. to noon at the McDonald Hughes Center, featuring candidates in the March 7 municipal election.

Although Hairspray delivers an important message that is still more relevant than ever today, the show is just plain fun. The musical’s original Broadway production opened in 2002, and in 2003, it won eight Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical, out of 13 nominations. The ACT production features more than 50 talented actors, singers and dancers, including Alisha Lay who stars as Tracy Turnblad. Alisha, who has more than 16 years of experience as a dancer and choreographer, also serves as the choreographer for the production. “When Joey and I played these roles 7 years ago, we always knew this was a show that we would want to bring back to the stage eventually, because it has so much energy and heart,” she said. “It’s full of cheesy and irreverent humor, colorful costumes and outrageously big hair. Audiences will leave grinning and dancing down the aisles.”

Hairspray will run March 3-6, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Guests at Friday’s opening night performance are invited to bid on Silent Auction items prior to the show and during intermission, as well as a reception with the cast immediately after the production.

Reserved seat tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $16 for students and $12 for children ages 12 and under.

Tickets and information are available at http://TheACT.info or 205-393-2800. The Box Office will be open 1 hour prior to each show time as well.

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PASTOR’S KITCHEN//A DIFFERENT KIND OF ATMOSPHERE

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uscaloosa loves its Mexican food. If you’re in any doubt, cruise the length of Highway 82 from Tuscaloosa to Northport and count the number Mexican restaurants along the way. Many in the countless mix are solo operations while others may have multiple locations in town with a flock of faithful diners each night. Aside from cheese dip and personal preferences on salsa, margaritas reign supreme in the eyes of many Tuscaloosans. Give us the best deal at Happy Hour and we’ll become a devoted patron.

But what if I told you that there was a Mexican restaurant in town that doesn’t have a Happy Hour, or even sell alcohol, yet boasts one of the most loyal fan bases in town? Enter Pastor’s Kitchen, with two locations in the Northport area. For owner and operator Pastor Garcia, having a restaurant is a dream come true. “I knew I always wanted to open a restaurant but I never thought it would be in Northport, Alabama. I thought it would be in Mexico where I grew up,” says Garcia.

Aside from a deep-rooted dream to be in food service, Garcia’s faith plays a huge role in his business practices and tries to make it evident in the restaurants’ atmosphere. From signage on the walls with inspirational quotes to Christian music playing throughout the restaurant, it’s clear that Garcia aims to set his restaurant apart from the others.

Having been familiar with Pastor’s Kitchen from conversations with my own church friends and even seeing the restaurant’s food truck, I knew I wanted to stop by Pastor’s this past weekend with my hubby in tow for lunch. Walking in the restaurant,

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we were immediately greeted by a friendly host asking how our Saturday had been going. Instead of an abrupt “how many?” question I’ve gotten at other restaurants, we were instead greeted with a genuine level of curiosity on the state of our day.

We were then asked our preference of a booth or table and quickly escorted over to the nearest booth.

My eyes scanned the room as I immediately noticed inspiring quotes and verses on the wall. My ears perked up realizing that they were being soothed by calm Christian music versus loud laughing, clamor, or indistinct sounds from a television station.

All in all, Pastor’s has food good enough to thrive without selling alcohol. In fact, most patrons will tell you that it’s not even the food that keeps them coming, but the heart of the staff along with the atmosphere that celebrates good family atmosphere. I’ll be back again Pastor’s…and again… and again.

Peeking at the menu, I noted that Pastor’s had the standard Mexican restaurant fare one would typically find in Tuscaloosa. However, I noticed a supplemental menu highlighting authentic Mexican street food type options. Though intrigued, I opted for the restaurant’s lunch fajita special as a barometer of comparing the food quality to other Mexican restaurants. My hubby decided to go for the famous Pastor’s Dip nachos, featuring beef, beans, pico de gallo, and queso.

Sheena Gregg, MS, RDN,LD is a registered dietitian and local “Filipino foodie.” Follow her on Twitter @AFilipinoFoodie

Pastor’s Kitchen is located at 2910 5th Street and 2511 McFarland Boulevard in Northport. Tweet us @ThePlanetWeekly and let us know where you are eating!

It wasn’t long before our hot plates of food arrived in front of us. For a lunch portion I was impressed with the monstrosity in front of me.

Despite my husband ordering a halfsized nachos, I’m pretty sure his dish could have fed a small army.

My bell peppers and onions had the perfect texture along with a generous size of chicken on my plate. I was pleased to see that Pastor’s didn’t like to skimp out on the shredded lettuce and sour cream serving either!

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TRILLIUM BREWING COMPANY//CUTTING TILES DOUBLE IPA (MOSAIC) I

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f you’re following the New England IPA craze, you’re well aware that there are some brews out there that are more sought after than others. One of the breweries making those coveted brews is Trillium Brewing Company; known for their intensely juicy, hazy India pale ales. Luckily, I have some really generous friends that were able to get their hands on a rather large selection of Trillium beers, so they decided to throw a few of them my way. I was gifted three double IPAs, but, of those three, my favorite was a Mosaic hop heavy brew called Cutting Tiles. Here are my thoughts:

One thing I love about these Trillium beers is that they only come in 16 oz, tallboy cans. There’s just something fun about pouring a beer out of one of these behemoths.

Also, you’ll notice that the cans are not printed on, but rather they have a sticker as the artwork. A cheaper alternative for brewers when they’re releasing a smaller batch of beer, but still want to offer the freshness and quality protection of a can.

The first thing you notice is that when you pop the top on the can, you get immediately hit in the nose with the smell of fresh juice. Even if it’s on the counter or table and you’re a good foot away, you’re still going to smell the intense, juicy hop aroma. The beer pours a deep, hazy orange color with about half a finger’s width of white head. The process for these beers is a bit different, and that’s really another discussion all together, but the way they’re made is the cause of the hazy appearance. It looks thick and without any light coming through the beer. I know this is going to be good.

The aroma is incredible. The fact that they can get these aromas and so many different fruit-like notes just from hops gives me chills. It’s really like witchcraft. You get notes of tropical fruit like pineapple and mango, but also mixed in is a bit of peach and what smells like apricot or something similar.

Once you taste one of these beers, you’ll never view another IPA in the same light. Huge juice notes that remind you of almost like orange mango juice. Up front you get a big fruity complexity that gives you almost a sensory overload; a ton of lemon,

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orange, and some floral and herbal notes like pine and something like fresh cut grass. Then you start to pick up on some of the bitterness that really isn’t overwhelming, but it definitely lets you know it’s there that comes. Finally, at the end of every sip you get this nice, subtle sweetness that’s pretty refreshing followed by a wallop of booze at the very end. The beer weighs in at 8.5% so that should be a little expected in my opinion.

Mouthfeel on this one is like only a few beers I’ve ever had. The carbonation is light to medium and offers a nice subtle bubbly character on the tongue. The beer finishes very dry, but it’s a refreshing dryness that you would want from a beer like this.

Going back to earlier when I said that the beer was thick, that aspect combined with the juice like flavors and aromas makes this almost feel like a carbonated juice. It’s insane the fact that there were no fruits used in the brewing process, because you taste them so vividly.

Overall, this is a world-class beer and if you ever have the opportunity to drink this or any other Trillium beer, I highly suggest taking the opportunity by the horns. The guys working there are doing the Lord’s work by creating incredible tasting brews that pack quite the punch on both the taste side and the alcohol side. I don’t necessarily think I could drink several of these in a sitting, but I know I could and did enjoy the one I had on a warm afternoon sitting on the back porch. So, again, if you can find it, drink it, because you definitely won’t regret it.

aved Red Blend comes from the California Central Coast, with grapes sourced from the Santa Maria Valley and King City in Monterey County among other places in between.

The blend is made up of several varietals as follows: 39% Merlot 22% Zinfandel 22% Syrah 11% Petit Verdot 4% Malbec 2% Souzao According to the wine’s tasting notes, this wine’s growing season was superb all year.

They said the season’s weather resulted in “the development of great flavors and ripe phenolics. Also, they mentioned that each parcel was blended separately to maintain a delicate fruit balance.

From the bottle: Saved Wine is a collaboration between the (tattoo) artist Scott Campbell and winemaker Clay Brock. For more information about this wine, check out the Saved Wines website.

Saved Red Blend Reviewed I tasted the 2013 vintage of Saved Red. Sample received for review purposes.

Appearance In the glass, Saved Red is primarily garnet in color, but I did notice a bit of rustiness in appearance as well. It’s medium dark in terms of translucency. A little light shines through.

The wine coats up the glass nicely with slow falling legs noted.

Aroma Noticeable when first poured and also from far

away, Saved Red gives off aromas of dark cherry, candy and perhaps a little sweet bay leaf. There’s a good sting in the nose from the wine’s alcohol. Saved Red Blend alcohol content 15.0% by volume, per the bottle. Not surprising given the aroma.

Taste On the palate I noted a harmonious blend of red and black fruits. It’s a full bodied wine that gives you some juicy black cherry, cola and ripe plum flavors.

Definitely smooth and enjoyable in taste.

Mouthfeel and Tannins Saved Red has a silky mouthfeel.

Tannins are supple and felt all over the palate. They even manage to soften up a bit more as the wine has a chance to breathe.

Finish The wine’s finish was long and nicely balanced between the flavors and the tannins. Though, I’d give just a little more weight to the flavors over the tannins on the finish.

Overall Opinion Overall, I found this wine to be a smooth sipper and quite enjoyable. I believe it stands on its own well and would also be versatile with different foods. It’s not a complicated wine by any means, but if you like a smooth flavorful red blend I think you’ll enjoy this one. Definitely a wine that will appeal to the masses.

You can tell the winemaker put a lot of thought into the multiple varietals in the blend and did a great job making them work together nicely.

Saved Red Blend price $25.00.

Suggested Food Pairing I would venture from tradition and pair this wine with sweet seafood, like sea bass or even scallops.

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HOW TO FREEZE PEACHES// PEACHY KEEN W

hen we go camping each summer, we like to stop at a favorite local fruit stand and buy a 20-lb box of fresh peaches. After enjoying some delicious peach milkshakes and making some peach jam, I decided to freeze the extra peaches.

Peaches are very easy to freeze. If you have some extra peaches and need to do something with them in a hurry, you can prepare them for the freezer in no time.

Here is what you will need: Peaches Plastic freezer containers Fruit Fresh 2-qt measuring cup There are a number of ways of freezing peaches, but the easiest way is to just pack them into freezer containers.

Four cups of peaches will fit into a 1-qt freezer container. One medium peach is approximately 1 cup.

Choose firm, ripe peaches that haven't begun to spoil or turn brown.

Peel and pit the peaches and slice them into the large measuring cup until you have 4 cups. Slice just enough to pack into one freezer container at a time to prevent browning. To peel the peaches more easily, dip them into a bowl of boiling water for at least 30 seconds and then dip them into a bowl of ice water. The skins should slip right off.

After you have prepared the peaches, stir in 1 tablespoon of Fruit Fresh. Fruit Fresh is a powder that preserves the color of the peaches, keeping them from turning brown. You can find it with the canning supplies at your local grocery store.

Next pack your freezer container and place the lid on top. Label the container with the contents and date. Peaches frozen by this method will last up to 6 months in the freezer.

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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.

Cook Out 100 15th St E, Tuscaloosa Fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Thur-Fri 11:00am-4:00am Sat-Wed 11:00am-3:00am www.cookout.com CountryPride Restaurant 3501 Buttermilk Rd // 554.0215 www.ta.travelcenters.com Breakfast 24 hours. Lunch and Dinner buffet.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 4800 Doris Pate Dr | Exit 76 // 562.8282 www.crackerbarrel.com Holler & Dash 1130 University Blvd A-1, Tuscaloosa//752-3310 Sun-Thur 7am–2pm Fri-Sat 7am–9pm Sun 7am-2pm www.holleranddash.com International House of Pancakes 724 Skyland Blvd // 366.1130 Jack's 1200 Hackberry Lane | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199 Mr. Bill's Family Restaurant 2715 McFarland Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 333.9312 Panera Bread 1800 McFarland Blvd *402 | Tuscaloosa // 366.8780 Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip | Tuscaloosa // 342.0022 Rama Jama’s 1000 Bryant Dr // 750.0901 Closest restaurant to Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe 1800 McFarland Blvd E, | Tuscaloosa// 331-4070 Casual, health-conscious cafe featuring custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps. Mon-Thur 6:30am–9:30pm Fri-7am-9pm Sun-10:30-8pm T-Town Café 500 14th Street, Tuscaloosa | 759-5559 |www.ttowncafe.com Mon - Fri 6am - 3pm; Sat - Closed; Sun 10:30am - 3pm 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 Chuy's 1320 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa// 349-4947 Sun-Thur 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm www.chuys.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 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2321 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa//409-8344 Mon-Thur 10am–10pm Fri-SAt 10am–12am Sun 10am-10pm | www.fuzzystacoshop.com Iguana Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 752.5895 Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill 2001 New Watermelon Rd | Northport // 342.3378 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

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Moe’s Southwest Grill (2 locations) 2330 McFarland Blvd E // 342.1487 1130 University Blvd // 752.0234 moes.com Pepito’s (2 locations) 1203 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9028 1301 McFarland Blvd NE // 391.4861 Taco Mama Tuscaloosa

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FINE DINING

301 Bistro (Was L&N Train Station) 764-1395 Casual Dining, Full Bar and Beer Garden 301 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa Mon-Sat 4–11PM Sun 11am-9pm www.301bistro.com 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.

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/ The Side by Side Restaurant 2410 University Blvd. | Embassy Suites | 561-2500 thesidebysiderestaurant.com River 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy NE, Tuscaloosa//632-3801 Tue,Wed,Thur-11am–2pm, 5:30–9PM Fri-11am–2pm, 5–10pm Sat10am–1pm, 5–10 Sun-10am–1pm Closed Monday www.rivertuscaloosa.com

JAPANESE

Bento Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1306 University Blvd // 758.7426 Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant 607 15th Street Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi 502 15th Street // 752.8844 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 Mellow Mushroom 2230 University Blvd // 758.0112 Pizzas, calzones, hoagies and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. www.mellowmushroom.com Mr. G’s 908 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339-8505 Olive Garden 2100 McFarland Blvd E // 750-0321 Open daily from 11 a.m. | www.olivegarden.com

CASUAL DINING

Avenue Pub 405 23rd Avenue // Tuscaloosa Brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Specialty cocktails, local pints, bottled beer, and wine.

Mon - Fri. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat. Noon – 11 p.m., Sun.Noon p.m. – 9 p.m.

Big Daddy’s Cafe 514 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 759.9925 The Blue Plate Restaurant (Was Northport Diner) 450 McFarland Blvd, Northport // 462-3626 Buddy’s Ribs & Steaks 2701 Bridge Ave | Northport // 339.4885

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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 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 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers//764-9097 315 15th St, Tuscaloosa Fri-Sat 10:30am–11:00pm Sun-Thur 10:30am–10:00pm www.freddysusa.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.

The Kitchen 2322 4th St, Tuscaloosa//331-4731 Tue-Fri 8am–3pm Sat-Sun 9am-9pm Closed Sunday Logan's Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd E // 349.3554 Madear’s 1735 Culver Road // 343.7773 Mon–Fri 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 2nd & 3rd Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mugshots Grill & Bar 511 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 391.0572 Great burgers & sandwiches. Unique setting, full service bar, veggie entrees, kid friendly, and open late www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com Newk’s Express Cafe 205 University Blvd. East // 758.2455 Fax: 758.2470 // www.newkscafe.com 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.

Nothing But Noodles 1320 McFarland Blvd E #530// 349-2900 www.nothingbutnoodles.com Pastas, Salads, Soups, Desserts Fri-Sat 10:30am–10:30pm Sun-Thur 10:30am-9:30pm 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 Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip // 342.0022 www.bamaquickgrill.com Ruby Tuesday (2 locations) 6421 Interstate Drive | Cottondale // 633.3939 Just off I-20/59 at exit 77. Near Hampton Inn and Microtel Inn 311 Merchants Walk | Northport // 345.4540 www.rubytuesdays.com Sitar Indian Cuisine 500 15th St // 345-1419

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 Moe's BBQ 101 15th Street | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 752.3616 Mon-Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Bar open until 2 a.m., 3 a.m. on Fridays Mugshots Grill & Bar 511 Greensboro Ave // 391.0572 Great burgers. Full service bar. Open late. www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com Walton's 915 Patriot Pkwy, Tuscaloosa//752-1693 Wings and much more Mon-Sat 9am-10pm Closed Sun waltonstuscaloosa.com Wilhagan’s 2209 4th St | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 366.0913 Wings U 1800 McFarland Blvd East Suite 218 | Pick-up Tuscaloosa // 561.3984 Features the first coal-fired pizza oven in Alabama. Owned by former UA/Miami Dolphins great Bob Baumhower. Completely open concept! www.wingsu.com WingZone 1241 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 342.2473

BARBEQUE

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

Full Moon BBQ 1434 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa// 366-3555 (sports Grill) Mon-Thur 10am–9pm Fri-Sat 10am–10pm Sun 11am-9pm Hick’s BBQ 4400 Fayette Hwy // 339.3678 // Tues–Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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

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.

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

Sweet Home Food Bar www.sweethomefoodbaral.com//764-9346 Mon-Sat 9am–9pm Sun- 10am-3pm

Logan’s Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd | next to Sams // 349.3554 Steaks, ribs and spirits

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 1800 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa// 344-6444 Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Sun 11am-8pm

Longhorn Steakhouse 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 345-8244 #412

Zoe’s Kitchen 312 Merchants Walk // 344.4450 A wonderful selection of Greek foods

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.

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 BurgerFi 1320 McFarland Blvd E #510, Tuscaloosa//759-2510 Stylish, eco-minded chain serving grass-fed beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.

Fri-Sat 10:30am-10:00pm Sun-Thur 10:30am-11:00pm order.burgerfi.com/menu/tuscaloosa Billy's Sports Grill

STEAKS

Outback Steakhouse 5001 Oscar Baxter Dr // 759.9000 R. Davidson Chophouse 2330 4th St. /Downtown Tuscaloosa/ 2056148782 We specialize in traditional American steakhouse fare including filets, New York strips, ribeyes, porterhouses, and more.The wine list and cocktail menus are exceptional and rotate with the seasons. Reservations are available online at rdchophouse.com or by phone.

Hours - Tuesday – Friday Lunch – 11:00am – 2:00pm; Cocktail Hour – 4:00pm; Dinner – 5:00pm - untill. Saturday: Lunch – 11:00am – 4:00pm; Cocktail Hour – 4:00pm; Dinner – 5:00pm - until. Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - until Texas Roadhouse 1363 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa// 759-2596 Fri-Sat 11am–11pm Sun-11am-10pm Mon-Thur 3pm-10pm www.texasroadhouse.com

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43 Prime Steakhouse 13620 Highway 43 N Northport// 331-5800 Monday-Thursday 4:30-9 Friday-Saturday 11-10 Closed Sunday

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.

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) Shrimp Basket 3249 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa//469-9786 Mon-Fri 10:30am–9pm www.shrimpbasket.com 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.

Chang’s Chinese Restaurant 1825 McFarland Blvd N // 391.9131 China Fun 2600 University Blvd | Alberta City // 553.2435 Chongwah Express 1425 McFarland Boulevard, Northport. 333-1088 Lee Palace 6521 Highway 69 S // 391.9990 / Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Mr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking & Oriental Market 514 14th St. | In the Oz Music shopping center // 343.6889 // Open Sun - Thu 11am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 11am - 9:30pm New China Fun 4213 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa//553-2435 Mon-Thur 11am–9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am–10:30pm Sun 12–9:30PM Panda Express 636 15th St E// 343-6888 Fri-Sat 10:30am-10:00pm Sun-11:00am-9:00pm Mon-Thur 10:30am-9:30pm www.pandaexpress.com Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880 Peking Chinese Restaurant 1816 McFarland | Northport // 333.0361 Open 7 days a week. Super lunch and dinner buffet.

Hours: Sun–Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Pyros Fire Fresh Pizza 1320 McFarland Blvd E #270, Tuscaloosa//248-7343 Mon-Fri 10:30am-10pm www.pyrospizza.com 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.

Jimmy John’s (3 locations) 1400 University Blvd | The Strip // 366.3699 1875 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 752.7714 815 Lurleen B. Wallace S | Tuscaloosa // 722.2268 Delivery 7 days a week. www.jimmyjohns.com Manna Grocery & Deli 2300 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 752.9955 McAlister’s Deli (2 locations) 101 15th St | Tuscaloosa // 758.0039 3021 Tyler Dr | Northport // 330.7940 Sandwiches, salads and spuds www.mcalistersdeli.com Momma Goldberg’s Deli 409 23rd Ave // 345.5501 |www.mommagoldbergs.com Newk's 205 University Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 758.2455 Schlotsky’s Deli 405 15th St. E // 759.1975 // schlotskys.com Which Wich University Blvd.// Downtown Tuscaloosa // Mon – Sat 10:30 – 9 // Sunday 11 – 7 // Fresh ingredients, great sandwiches. 764.1673

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.

Swen Chinese Restaurant 1130 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9887

Krispy Kreme Doughnut 1400 McFarland Blvd // 758.6913 //www.krispykreme.com

Trey Yuen 4200 McFarland Blvd E // 752.0088

Starbucks (2 locations) 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 343.2468 1901 13th Ave East | inside Super Target // 462.1064 starbucks.com

PIZZA AND SUBS

A Taste Of Chicago 1700 Greensboro Avenue 205-342-DOGS Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

17th Street and Greensboro Avenue. Authentic Chicago style foods.

Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago Rib Tips, and Chicago Style Pizza.

California Underground 13552 Highway 43, Northport | 339.8660 Chuck E. Cheese's Midtown Village, 500, Tuscaloosa St//979-3420 Mon-Thur 11am-9pm Fri-11am-10pm Sat-9am-10pm Firehouse Subs 1130 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 248.0680 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 Lenny’s Sub Shop 220 15th St // 752.7450 // Fax: 752.7481 // www.lennys.com Little Caesars Pizza 1414 10th Ave // 366.2220 | www.littlecaesars.com (Second location) 5980 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa// 331-8150

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

Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. // 345.4354

Sweet CeCe's Frozen yogurt Treats 2217 University Blvd. | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 561.6458 A fun and friendly make your own creation, yogurt experience!

Marco’s Pizza 1021 McFarland Blvd, Northport// 330-4555 Mon-Thur 11am–10pm Fri-Sat 11am–11pm Sun 3–10PM | http://www.marcos.com

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

Mellow Mushroom 2230 University Blvd | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 758.0112 Subs n' You 2427 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.758.0088

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.

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

Yogurt Lab 920 Paul W. Bryant Dr Ste 200 | Tuscaloosa // 347.9522

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

Yogurt Mountain 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 342.1484 Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - midnight

Pizza 120 50115th St. East | 561.6853

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his dainty little girl is Becca, a 1-to-2-year-old female terrier mix. Becca has a smooth red coat with some white on her chest. She is slim and trim weighing 19 pounds.

She was pulled from our local animal shelter where she had been listed as a stray. Becca is a very sweet, fun dog. She loves to run around and play with toys. She should be fine in an apartment as long as she gets plenty of exercise. Becca will require a fenced-in yard if left outside unattended. But she really wants to be inside with you!

Buster is negative for FIV and FeLK, is current on vaccinations, and is neutered.

We hope you will bring him into your heart and home!

If you are interested in giving BECCA or BUSTER the forever homes they want and deserve, visit the Humane Society of West Alabama at http://www. humanesocietyofwa.org or call us at (205)-554-0011.

Like many terriers, Becca is a bit bossy around other dogs and tends to be the dominant dog. She should be fine around children 8 and up, but not younger ones due to her small build. We are working on her crate training.

Becca is up-to-date on her vet care, is spayed, is heartworm negative and is microchipped. She is on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Becca is a great little dog that will make a fun companion for a lucky owner!

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JOHN WICK // CHAPTER TWO

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ollywood makes out two types of sequels. First, those sequels that aren’t as good as their forerunners.

Second, those sequels that surpass their predecessors.

Basically, sequels are either better or worse than what spawned them. “John Wick: Chapter 2” belongs to the second category. Stunt double Chad Stahelski and scenarist Derek Kolstad respectively return as director and writer for the bulletriddled bloodbath “John Wick 2,” and Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the invincible, sharpshooting assassin who doesn’t aim to please. No, Wick’s new pet pooch doesn’t die in this installment. Moreover, no other animals are harmed. Anybody who saw the original “John Wick” knows the villains spoke in awe about John Wick’s lethal use of pencils. Appropriately enough, Stahelski stages a pencil scene for the sequel, and you will have an entirely new respect for yellow number two pencils. We’ll have to see if something like this doesn’t ultimately winds up as merchandise to advertise the franchise. This unbreakable pencil preserves its point throughout a slam-bang combat encounter that would shatter a regular pencil. Audaciously preposterous, hopelessly predictable, but thoroughly captivating nonsense, “John Wick 2” pushes everything to the limit except the number of lines uttered by Keanu Reeves.

Tired of gun shy, shoot’em ups that confine their mortality rates to single digits? “John Wick 2” boasts a triple-digit body count with an alarming number of head shots. Typically, our bruised and battered hero pumps two slugs into an adversary’s torso and then polishes them off with one in the noggin. When he exhausts his ammo, he resorts to battlefield salvage and appropriates another man’s weapon so he can keep on killing. Meaning, if you require discretion in the depiction of violence, you may have complaints about this exciting, atmospheric, and elegantly lensed action thriller with lots of colorfully illuminated settings. Incidentally, “John Wick 2” reunites Reeves and “Matrix” co-star Laurence Fishburne for a couple of scenes. Were it little more than the original, “John Wick 2” wouldn’t be as memorable, but it is something more with some imaginative tweaks that its predecessor lacked.

“John Wick: Chapter 2” picks up where the previous epic ended.

Since Wick has acquired a new dog, he searches now for the car that his enemies stole, and the film opens with an over-the-top, car-smashing, body-crashing encounter in a rival mobster’s garage with our hero relying on wits, fists, and martial arts. Like a respectable sequel, “John Wick 2” reminds us what was at stake in the first film as well as the character of our hero. A relative of the mobsters who shot Wick’s puppy dog and then beat him senseless, Abram (Peter Stormare of “22 Jump Street”) is preparing to clear out since he fears Wick is coming after him next. While Wick dispatches Abram’s army of thugs and mechanics, Abram’s eyes bulge with abject terror, and Stormare gives a great performance by his reactions to the arrival of his adversary.

When they finally meet after our hero has cleared a gauntlet of killers, Wick pours Abram a drink and proposes peace with a toast. The two gulp their liquor and forge an armistice. Abram bids Wick a happy retirement.

Naturally, however, nothing of the sort is going to happen either for Wick or the audience. In a bit of backstory, we learn that John Wick indebted himself to a treacherous, high-ranking mobster, Santino D'Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio of “Loose Cannons”), with a blood oath marker so he could retire and live peacefully with his wife Helen. Now, after wrapping up his revenge, Wick discovers to his chagrin that Santino is calling in that marker! Although Wick is in no position to refuse an assignment from Santino,

he refuses to accommodate Santino because he is weary of all the shooting and killing. A disappointed Santino leaves Wick’s house and then shoulders an awesome incendiary weapon and fire-bombs our hero’s house, blasting Wick off the premises but not killing his dog. Resigned to his fate, Wick sits down with Santino and agrees to carry out one final mission. The evil Santino wants the seat on an international crime council that his late father willed to his older sister, Gianna D'Antonio (Claudia Gerini of “Deceit”), and he stipulates that our hero must ice her. Off to Rome flies Wick where he acquires an arsenal that James Bond would envy, a dark tailor-made, bullet-proof suit, and the blueprints to infiltrate Gianna’s inner sanctum and surprise her. What Wick doesn’t plan for adequately is Gianna’s steadfast bodyguard Cassian (Common of

“American Gangster”), and these two titans tangle in a blood and guts tango that ends abruptly after they crash into the sacred Continental Hotel in Rome, run by Julius (Franco Nero of “Django”), where mobsters must cease and desist because it represents the equivalent of a gangland church that grants amnesty. At this point, Wick realizes that the scheming Santino has double-crossed him.

Santino points out he wouldn’t be much of a brother if he didn’t avenge the murder of his sister.

When his own gunmen cannot liquidate Wick, Santino offers a $7-million-dollar bounty, and hitmen from every corner of the globe swarm after our resilient hero.

Aside from Keanu Reeves’ typically stoic performance, “John Wick: Chapter Two” features a sturdy cast, with Ian McShane reprising his role as Winston, the manager of the New York City Continental Hotel--where mobsters are prohibited from fighting with their adversaries, and Lance Reddick as the accommodating desk clerk Charon. John Leguizamo appears briefly as the body shop repairman who helped Wick locate his Mustang, and Bridget Moynahan appears in a flashback as Wick’s late wife Helen. Director Chad Stahelski, who once earned his living as Keanu Reeve’s stunt double, need never look back. Slated to helm the new “Highlander” reboot, Stahelski keeps things thumping throughout this two-hour plus neonoir thriller. The hall of mirrors scene where Wick stalks Santino rivals the original scene in Orson Welles’ iconic thriller “The Lady from Shanghai” (1947).

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>>> E V E N T S FRIDAY, FEB 24

Druid City Music Hall Music Events WHEN: 7:30pm-12:00am COST: $12-$15 WHERE: Druid City Music Hall 1307 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 523-7833 LINK: http://druidcitymusichall.com/ DESCRIPTION: Friday February 24th: Jon Langston, Saturday February 25th: Boombox with Marvel Years, Doors open at 7:30 and the shows start at 9:00

FRIDAY, FEB 24

UA Astronomy Public Observing Night at Moundville Archeological Park WHEN: 7:00pm and 10:00pm COST: WHERE: Moundville Archaeological Park 1 Mound Parkway Moundville, AL 35474 PHONE: (205) 348-5050 LINK: https://www.ua.edu/events/ event/37404 DESCRIPTION: The Astronomy group in the Dept. of Physics & Astronomy will be hosting a public night at Moundville Archeological Park on Friday, February 24th from 7p.m. – 10:00p.m. Prof.'s Ron Buta and others will lead deep-sky observing sessions use the 16? and (recently donated) 17? telescopes located in Moundville Archaeological Park, or the 20-inch “Big Little Telescope” recently donated to the department. The telescope is set up on a pad in the field across the road from the museum (see locator map).

The park does not charge for afterhours admission for these programs.

The event is open to all: young and old, student and non-student, wheelchair bound or not. In short, it is open to the general public.

SATURDAY, FEB 25

Green Bar Presents: Jova w/ Little Bird WHEN: 10:30pm and 12:00pm COST: $5 WHERE: Green Bar 2350 4th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 366-0913 LINK: http://greenbarttown.com/ DESCRIPTION: When: Sat. Feb. 25th doors open at 8pm, show starts at 10:30pm Where: Green Bar 2209 4th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 WEDNESDAY, Mar 1 2017 Ribbon Cutting at Urban Cookhouse WHEN: 9:00am and 10:00am COST: Free WHERE: Urban Cookhouse 1490 Northbank Pkwy Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

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PHONE: (205) 391-0565 LINK: www.tuscaloosachamber.com DESCRIPTION: Urban Cookhouse hosts a ribbon cutting. other tropical cover tunes, as well as their own original music. Local food Trunk Food will be on site. No Cover!

THURSDAY, MAR 2

The Vegabonds W/ Stop Light Observations and Lagoons WHEN: 7:30pm-12:00am COST: $5-$10 WHERE: Druid City Music Hall 1307 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 523-7833 LINK: http://druidcitymusichall.com/ DESCRIPTION: Druid City Music Call Presents The Vegabonds W/ Stop Light Observations and Lagoons on Thursday March 2nd.

The doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 9:00pm. Tickets are $5-$10.

THURSDAY, MAR 2

Homegrown Alabama Farmer's Market WHEN: 3:00pm-6:00pm COST: Free WHERE: Canterbury Episcopal Church 312 5th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: LINK: DESCRIPTION: Where: Canterbury Episcopal Church When: March 2nd 3-6pm Description: Homegrown Alabama is The University of Alabama's student-run farmer's market. It is held on the lawn of Cnaterbury Espiscopal Chapel.

Vendors from all over the state come every week to sell their goods, which include loads of produce, jams, honey, eggs, meats, and home-baked treats. The market also features live music from local musicians.

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National Wild Turkey Federation at the River Market(1953) WHEN: 6:00pm-12:00am COST: Free WHERE: River Market and Visitors Center 1900 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: LINK: http://www. tuscaloosarivermarket.com/ DESCRIPTION: The Hunting Heritage Banquet for the National Wild Turkey Federation Tuscaloosa Chapter AL will be held at the River Market on 03/03/2017 at 6:00 PM (CST).

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n Friday, Feb 24 Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Twenty One Pilots & Judah and the Lion Legacy Arena at the BJCC// Once The Musical

n Friday, Feb 24 Ryman Auditorium//Little Big Town

n Friday, Feb 24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts//Martina McBride

n Friday, Feb 27 The Alabama Theatre//Amos Lee

n Wednesday, Mar 1 Lyric Theatre//Ben Folds and a Piano Iron City//Jimmy Eat World

n Thursday, Mar 2 Lyric Theatre//Southern Soul Assembly Zydeco//Cory Branan

n Friday, Mar 3 Legacy Arena at the BJCC/Norah Jones The Alabama Theatre//Black Jacket Symphony: Queen’s a Night at the Opera n Saturday, Mar 4 The Crystal Lounge//The Staves Iron City //Dropkick Murphys Saturn//Japandroids Workplay Theatre//Margo Price w/ Jonny Fritz n Monday, Mar 5 Iron City//City and Colour n Tuesday, Mar 7 Saturn//Sleigh Bells

n Thursday, Mar 9 The Alabama Theatre//The Fab Four – The Ulitmate Beatles Tribute n Sunday Mar 12 Samford University//Harlem Globetrotters n Thursday, Mar 16 Iron City//Dwight Yoakam

n Saturday, Feb 25 Andrew Jackson Theater//Gabriel Iglesias n Tuesday, Feb 28 Nashville Municipal Auditorium//Sting n Wednesday, Mar 1 Ryman Auditorium//Norah Jones

n Thursday, Mar 2 Ryman Auditorium//Tedeschi Trucks Band n Friday, Mar 3 Bridgestone Arena//TobyMac

n Thursday, Mar 9 Ryman Auditorium//Opry Country Classics n Friday, Mar 10 Schermerhorn Symphony Center//The Chieftains

n Saturday, Mar 11 Andrew Jackson Theater//The Worship Tour w/ Travis Greene

n Sunday, Mar 12 Tennessee Performing Arts Center//The final days of Wolfe Tone Ryman Auditorium//Gordon Lightfoot n Thursday, Mar 16 Exit In//TroyBoi

n Saturday, Mar 18 Exit In//Secondhand Serenade

n Monday, Mar 20 Ryman Auditorium//Regina Spektor

n Thursday, Mar 23 Mercy Lounge//Dinosaur Jr.

n Friday, Mar 24 Ryman Auditorium //Steve Miller Band / Marty Stuart

n Thursday, Mar 2 The Masquerade//Jacob Sartorius The Buckhead Theatre//George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic The Masquerade//Awake At Last n Friday, Mar 3 Variety Playhouse//Japeandroids The Masquerade//Moose Blood Trophy Eyes n Saturday, Mar 4 Gerogia Dome//Monster Jam

n Sunday, Mar 5 Terminal West//The Band Perry The Buckhead Theatre//Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise

n Tuesday, Mar 7 Atlanta Symphony Hall//The Chieftains The Masquerade//Deafheaven Tabernacle//Cold War Kids n Wednesday, Mar 8 Actor’s Express//Sleigh Bells The Masquerade//Born of Osiris Center Stage//Vince Staplesm

n Thursday, Mar 9 The Buckhead Theatre//Dwight Yoakam n Thursday, Mar 16 Tabernacle//Regina Spektor

n Tuesday, Mar 21 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill//Celebration of the life of Tom Shinness

Norah Jones//Mar. 3

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n Friday, Mar 17 The Masquerade//Sevendust n Friday, Mar 17 Tabernacle//Phantogram n Wedensday, Mar 22 Tabernacle//Jeezy

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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

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Across 1. Baba and MacGraw 5. In awe 10. Price fluctuations 14. Tony Shalhoub TV series 15. 17th-century English diarist Samuel 16. S. Amer. nation 17. Unclear 19. "Home Improvement" regular Richard 20. "Impressive!"

21. Did hayfield work 22. Words with a handshake 26. Improvise lines 30. Proverbial worm catcher 34. Actor Sam 35. ____ little prayer 36. German "the" 37. O-ring, e.g.

39. Ray of "GoodFellas" 42. Bus. entity type 43. Con follower, in packaged foods 47. Harbor structure 48. Vital 51. Professional slang 52. Two-event event 54. Mineral used to soften water 57. Stuff to capacity 62. Sturdy cart 63. Hollywood ending?

66. Part of a plot 67. Aloha State isle 68. Kind of shoppe 69. Belgian river 70. Cake sections 71. Scent sensor

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Down 1. A mean Idi? 2. Actress Anderson 3. Where the Capitol Bldg. is 4. Arcade game starter 5. An eighth of a gallon, i.e.

6. Origins 7. Bee-related (prefix) 8. Michael Jackson hit off "Thriller" 9. Ending for Japan or Siam 10. Illinois birth city of Cindy Crawford 11. Suffix with poet 12. Unadulterated 13. Hourglass filler 18. Minor failing 21. ___ window 23. Duracell size 24. Lacking moisture 25. Airline to Ben-Gurion 26. Approach to an article 27. Gives out cards 28. Mispronounces certain words, say 29. Variety 31. Luggage attachment 32. Old-fashioned 33. Unwelcome air 38. Bye-bye, in Britain 40. "___ girl just like the girl..."

41. After B, a famous physicist 44. "Shoo!"

45. Bleachers cry 46. Outstanding athlete 49. Internet browser?

50. Squelch 53. Camel's watering spot 54. Party occasion, briefly 55. Dungeons & Dragons beasts 56. Steak order 58. Victorious cry 59. Woody's son 60. Young 'uns 61. Fencing blade 63. Box-office buy (abbr.)

64. "Bali ___" ("South Pacific" song) 65. German city with nary a consonant

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W While you may seem calm on the surface, this might not be the reality if emotions are boiling over. If you've had enough of someone's behavior, the coming days could see you venting your anger. But is this wise? It might not be, if you want to keep this person as lover or friend. Opting for a heart-to-heart talk first might be the better way to go. The weekend's Solar Eclipse could ring in the changes regarding your social scene.

You could find conventional ways and means rather stuffy and too boring to conform to this week. But if you decide to renege on any commitments or promises, especially concerning finances, it might not help you. Though duties can be tiresome, doing what's expected of you can help you maintain your reputation and security. If you crave adventure, plan to do something that gives you a real adrenaline rush. An exciting opportunity could open up for you this weekend.

The focus is on forging ahead with a plan that could put your career on a new track. However, someone might object to what you're doing because they feel left out. This could be a turning point for this relationship, and a decision may be pending as to whether to go ahead with it or bail out. Also, with a Solar Eclipse in your sector of adventure on Sunday, new horizons may beckon and encourage you to leave the past behind.

Work commitments and responsibilities could seem to weigh heavily on you at this time, which might be the reason why getting away from it all seems so appealing. But a decision you make on impulse, such as telling off your boss or goofing off instead of getting back to work, could be something you come to regret later. You might need to be honest about what you want at this time. The Solar Eclipse on Sunday can help you with this.

Lust versus romance could be a choice this week and the reason you feel confused when it comes to a budding relationship. On the one hand, a powerful physical attraction could be encouraging you to get up close and personal right away. On the other, a desire to get to know this person better over time as the romance builds also seems desirable. Only you can decide what's best for you. If you don't, your conscience will certainly let you know.

Is someone trying to drag you out of your cozy rut? It could certainly seem like it in the days ahead. With a powerful influence showing up, you could resent the presence of someone who seems to stir up feelings in you that you'd rather avoid. But the more you resist their efforts, the harder they may try to capture your attention. If you do go for the ride, you could find that new doors open and you feel new emotions.

What you want to do and what you should do may be two different things this week. In fact, you might be willing to do anything to break out of a schedule that has become boring and staid. The thing is that you can't completely get away from your responsibilities, which you may discover in the coming days. No matter how frustrated you feel, it's better to get them out of the way so you can focus on the things you really enjoy.

Try to go easy with your finances over the days ahead, as there could be a tendency to splurge on the spur of the moment, which could undo all the hard work you've put in recently to get your finances back into shape. If you need to let off steam, plan for something enjoyable that won't cost a fortune. Or opt for a break that's filled with adventure but that leaves you with cash to spare.

A desire for change at home could encourage some radical decisions. With Mars powering through your domestic sector, it might be a good chance to clear away clutter or make more extensive changes to your place. In the coming days, an even bigger opportunity could arise that involves a move or perhaps extending or remodeling your property in some way, all good.

Also, a Solar Eclipse in your communication sector could bring interesting news your way.

You're likely to say exactly what you think this week, which could be liberating, especially if you've held your tongue for some time.

And with Mars making some key aspects, it might be impossible to keep quiet. Be careful how you express yourself, though, especially of you want to stay on good terms with certain people. You could go too far without meaning to, and this could be upsetting. This weekend's Solar Eclipse in Pisces could make you sensitive to others' feelings.

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As the Sun continues to power through your sign, you may be ready to get moving on a plan that has deep personal meaning for you. And while money could be a factor, it might be more important to you to bring this dream to life rather than worry about your financial status. You might need to strike a balance, however, so you don't jeopardize your security. This weekend's Solar Eclipse in your sign could boost your efforts in this regard.

Changes could happen quickly, and they could be triggered

by Sunday's Solar Eclipse. You might feel a strong urge to act independently. While this can be exhilarating, it could also cause trouble further down the line. You may be tempted to forget about your responsibilities, but others will be sure to remind you.

It might be better to stay on their good side and toe the line. With the Eclipse taking place in Pisces, a spiritual realization could prove empowering.

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ALABAMA HIRES DABOLL AS O.C. AND QUARTERBACKS COACH

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niversity of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced the hiring of Brian Daboll on Monday as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

"We are certainly happy to add a coach the caliber of Brian Daboll to our staff," Saban said. "I have known Brian since he worked for us as a GA at Michigan State and he has a fantastic reputation in the coaching profession. He brings a tremendous work ethic to the job and has a wealth of football knowledge. Brian is a great teacher of the game, and someone who can relate well to our players. We are excited to welcome Brian, his wife Beth and their family to Tuscaloosa."

Daboll comes to Tuscaloosa after spending 17 years in the NFL and the past three seasons with the New England Patriots, fresh off of a Super Bowl victory. He coached tight ends for two seasons and offensive line for one in his second stint with the Patriots. He spent a total of 10 seasons in New England and helped the team to five Super Bowl titles (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX and LI).

"I am honored to have the chance to return to the college game and work for Coach Saban at Alabama," Daboll said.

"He basically gave me my start in coaching as a graduate assistant at Michigan State in the late 1990s and has always been a very important influence on my coaching career. It is a tremendous opportunity to work at an institution such as Alabama with its rich tradition and history of sustained success, and I'm very excited to get started."

Daboll coached Rob Gronkowski to unanimous Associated Press first team All-Pro honors following the 2015 season and tutored Martellus Bennett (55 rec., 701 yards, 7 TDs) and Gronkowski (25 rec., 540 yards, 3 TDs) in 2016. He returned to the Patriots for the 2014 season after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012.

Daboll joined Kansas City after spending the 2011 season as the offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins. During his season with the Dolphins, Miami produced a 1,000yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver for the first time in franchise history.

He served as Cleveland's offensive coordinator during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The Browns offense saw dramatic improvement in the second half of the 2009 season, scoring 11.1 more points per game, preforming 20.8 percent better in the red zone and averaging 1.9 fewer turnovers per game during that span.

Daboll coached quarterbacks during his two seasons (2007-08) with the New York Jets, helping Brett Favre pick up the Jets offense after coming out of retirement. In his one season under Daboll, Favre captured a Pro Bowl berth for the AFC squad and had the second-highest completion percentage of his career (65.7).

Prior to entering the NFL ranks, Daboll spent one year (1997) as a volunteer assistant at the College of William & Mary before serving two seasons (1998-99) as a graduate assistant for Saban at Michigan State.

A 1997 graduate of the University of Rochester, Daboll was a two-year starter for the YellowJackets at safety. He and his wife Beth have five children, Marky, Christian, Aiden, Haven and Avery.

All such employment contracts are subject to approval by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.

ALABAMA ANNOUNCES THE HIRING OF JOE PANNUNZIO Courtesy UA Media Relations University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban

announced the hiring of Joe Pannunzio on Monday as the Crimson Tide's special teams coordinator and tight ends coach.

"I am very pleased that we were able to bring Joe back to our staff," Saban said. "He does an excellent job coaching special teams and tight ends, a role I know he truly enjoys.

He is a great fit in our organization and I think our players will respond well to his positive attitude and energy. We are excited to welcome Joe and his wife Rita back to The University of Alabama."

Pannunzio, who brings over 30 years of coaching experience to Tuscaloosa, returns to the Alabama program after spending the past two seasons as the Philadelphia Eagles director of personnel operations. He served as the Crimson Tide's director of football operations for four seasons from 2011-14.

"I am excited to have the chance to return to The University of Alabama and once again work for Coach Saban," Pannunzio said. "I have always loved working with the special teams and tight ends and the chance to do it for the best coach and the best program in college football is a very special opportunity. My family and I love Tuscaloosa, and I can't wait to get back out on the field coaching."

The hiring of Punnunzio to coach the tight ends and specials teams allows co-offensive coordinator Michael Locksley to handle the wide receivers, Burton Burns to turn his focus once again to only the Tide running backs and Brent Key will coach all aspects of the offensive line.

Prior to joining Alabama, Pannunzio was the tight ends coach/special teams coordinator at the University of Miami (Fla.) from 2006-10. During his tenure at UM, Pannunzio tutored players such as Greg Olsen (1st rd, Chicago, 2007), Jimmy Graham (3rd rd, New Orleans, 2010), Dedrick Epps (7th rd, San Diego, 2010) and punter Matt Bosher (6th rd, Atlanta, 2011). Miami made four bowl appearances in his five years in Coral Gables.

Pannunzio spent six years as the head coach at Murray State from 2000-05, leading the Racers to the 2002 Ohio Valley Championship and a berth in the NCAA I-AA playoffs.

He joined Mike Gottfried, Frank Beamer and Houston Nutt

as one of just four head coaches in school history to win a conference title.

Prior to becoming a head coach, Pannunzio spent five years working for Tommy Tuberville at Mississippi (1995-98) and Auburn (1999) as the tight ends and special teams coach.

He also served in the same capacity for four years under Jim Wacker at TCU (1991) and Minnesota (1992-94).

In his second stint with Mesa (Colo.) College from 198790, Pannunzio worked as the offensive coordinator. He originally joined Mesa from 1982-84, when he coached the quarterbacks and wide receivers. Between those two stints at Mesa, Pannunzio was the tight ends coach at Kansas (1985-86).

A native of Pueblo, Colo., Pannunzio was a standout quarterback at Southern Colorado, earning honorable mention all-conference and in 1980. He also began his coaching career at his alma mater, working with wide receivers in 1981. He and his wife, Rita, have two daughters, Angela Brown and Nico Segura and a son, Mario. They have one grandson, Michael Jo Brown and son-in-laws Michael Brown and Jason Segura.

All such employment contracts are subject to approval by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.

Get all the latest information on the team by following @ AlabamaFTBL on Twitter and Facebook and AlabamaFBL on Instagram. General athletic news can also be found at UA_Athletics on Twitter and Instagram and AlabamaAthletics on Facebook.

2017 ALABAMA FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF Nick Saban Head Coach Brian Daboll Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Jeremy Pruitt Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Derrick Ansley Defensive Backs Burton Burns Associate Head Coach/Running Backs Karl Dunbar Defensive Line Brent Key Offensive Line Michael Locksley Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Tosh Lupoi Co-Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Joe Pannunzio Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends

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