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22 STORIES 4 QUEEN OF BOUNCE // REGGIE ALLEN

“The eclectic performer is no stranger to the music world. The titular star of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, Freedia has worked with handful of elite entertainers, most notably the super model of the world, RuPaul, and, of course, Beyoncé.”

6 THEATRE TUSCALOOSA CHILDREN'S CAMP // THEATRE TUSCALOOSA “We are once again looking forward to this annual tradition,” said Theatre Tuscaloosa Managing Director Adam Miller. “Working hand-in-hand with Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre is a wonderful way for us to accomplish our educational mission. We see this camp as an investment in the future talent of our community.”

7 FIRST FRIDAYS // ART NIGHT

“First Friday takes place on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Tuscaloosa.

Local galleries, businesses and restaurants are open as an event in the evening for the community to see what Downtown Tuscaloosa has to offer.”

22 COMMUNITY ARTS // REGINALD ALLEN Film Series, Exhibits and more.

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BIG FREEDIA // RELEASE YOUR WIGGLE

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eyoncé may just be rubbing off on the selfproclaimed Queen of Bounce. Last year, the multiGrammy award-winner broke the internet when she announced the Nashville stop of her Formation World Tour would be shifting from the summer to the fall. It only seems coincidental that the Louisiana native would pull the same stunt when their show at Saturn Bar magically got rescheduled.

The eclectic performer is no stranger to the music world. The titular star of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, Freedia has worked with handful of elite entertainers, most notably the super model of the world, RuPaul, and, of course, Beyoncé.

But just like Bey, the 39-year-old reemerged with full force and did not take any victims. Come the end of the show, everyone would be drenched in sweat. If you didn’t come to dance, it was probably best that you stayed at home.

Local favorites DJ Supreme and Shaheed warmed up the crowd with their unique infusions of modern and old school hip hop. Supreme ran the 1s and 2s, occasionally hyping the audience, while the latter dispensed the lyrics.

At 9:45 sharp, a musical interlude began and was followed by the headliner’s distinct Louisianan draw.

Emerging on stage to thunderous applause, Freedia hit the ground running (or bouncing.) Perfectly titled “Release Your Wiggle”, the 90-minute show was all about shaking your tailfeather and letting the good times roll.

Unlike most concerts, a Freedia show isn’t all about knowing the words, but knowing the moves. The lyrics are intentionally uncomplicated and repetitive. The beats are loud and pulsating. It is the kind of music that demands to

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be acknowledged with rigorous romp-shaking. This is bounce.

Freedia’s set up was minimal at best, relying more on warm bodies than technology. The stage was naked, save for the D.J tucked in the back. The New Orleans native was backed by four white-clad dancers that assisted in evenly dispersing energy to the crowd. Each brought a certain signature flow to the table, but some stood out more than others. There was the pop-locker, one who could contort his limbs at break-neck speed while staying on perfect beat with the music. This was combatted by another who proudly showcased his ability to gyrate his hips in a fashion that would make any woman jealous.

Paying respect to his fans, Freedia cruised through his decade-long catalogue of hits like “Duffy”, “Gin in My System” and the recent Beyoncé collaboration “Formation.”

Midway through the show, the Queen Diva shaked things up and requested that the crowd’s wildest dancers should join him on stage. Handpicked by his personal performers, the 20 or so attendees rushed the elevated platform, succumbing to Freedia’s simple but repetitive instructions: wiggle. Taking heed, the elect audience members shook what their mothers gave them. Periodically, he would navigate around the stage, picking a fan and encouraging them to move and shake a little harder.

Ultimately the seemingly neverending bounce party came to a close. Like the audience, the Queen and his crew were soaked in perspiration. Also, the clock was quickly approaching midnight.

But I’m sure Birmingham hasn’t seen the last of Big Freedia.

And, if not, Nola isn’t that far a drive from here.

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NEWS CHAMBER IN SESSION: WASHINGTON UPDATE FEATURES U.S. SENATOR LUTHER STRANGE

Annual event sells out as members welcome state’s first new U.S. senator in two decades

Chamber members gathered at Embassy Suites April 17 to welcome United States Senator Luther Strange for Chamber in Session: Washington Update in a sold-out event.

Touching on his former role as the state's attorney general, Strange said one of the actions in which he took pride was his work in the BP oil spill. "By doing the work in house, we were able to save the state of Alabama $180 million in legal fees," he said.

Strange didn't dwell on the past long, moving on to current affairs in Washington. He had high praise for both his colleague, senior Senator Richard Shelby and his predecessor, former Senator Jeff Sessions, who he was tapped to replace when Sessions became Attorney General under President Donald Trump. "Senator Shelby has taken me under his wing and helped me learn to be a senator," Strange said.

Although he's served as a senator for just a short time, Strange said he's happy with his committee assignments, because he feels they sync up well with Senator Shelby's committees, and they're important committees for the state. Strange sits on Armed Services, Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources and the Budget Committee. "The Budget Committee is the kind of committee that ties everything together," he says. "It's a committee that requires common sense and discipline."

Strange spoke briefly on the effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, noting the House of Representatives had been unable to get a bill to the Senate for consideration. "It's not just about repealing and replacing, but about fixing problems," Strange said. "That's a lot easier said than done."

Strange then moved on to tax reform, an area in which he said he felt President Trump could have a measure of success. "It's good news for the people in this room - the small and large business owners," he said. "Creating jobs creates economic activity." Strange told Chamber members he felt the tax reform structure would be geared towards job creation.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE WELCOMES CONNIE HILL TO SPRING LUNCHEON Women’s Leadership Alliance Welcomes Connie Hill to Spring Luncheon The Women's Leadership Alliance of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama held their Spring Luncheon Thursday April 13. Connie Hill, CEO of Girls Inc., of Central Alabama, served as guest speaker for the sold out event.

Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is a United Way Agency that inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Hill spoke on the topic of mentorship, and asked attendees to reflect on the talents, skills and attributes they give to others every day.

Proceeds from the luncheons provides assistance to the Tuscaloosa Public Library, Boys & Girls Clubs and Arts 'n Autism.

Presenting Sponsor: Pass Family, LLC. Gold Sponsors: Burnum-Hahn Exterminators, Inc. and Chick-fil-A at Tuscaloosa South.

BANKFIRST HOSTS APRIL’S POPULAR AFTER HOURS NETWORKING BankFirst in downtown Tuscaloosa hosted April's Business After Hours, and lots of Chamber members turned out for the popular networking event! Attendees were treated to great food catered by Local Roots and music from Chase Evan, and one lucky recipient walked away with a gift card for dinner at River.

Strange also addressed what he called the "regulatory wet blanket" he said was hanging over the business community, and said there would be a major initiative to apply a common sense test to eliminating red tape. "It won't happen overnight; it will take quite some time," he said. Strange encouraged members to review their own industries for examples of regulations that needed review and submit them to his staff.

The 2017 Chamber in Session: Washington Update was presented by Crimson Village.

The Gold Sponsor for the event was Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown.

Silver Sponsors were Cintas and TekLinks.The Bronze Sponsor was Raymond James.

Table Sponsors: Bryant Bank, Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Express Employment Professionals, FNB of Central Alabama, JamisonMoneyFarmer PC, Michael McGuire State Farm Insurance, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa City Board of Education.

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THEATRE TUSCALOOSA AND ANCIENT OCEAN CROSSINGS // STEPHEN C. JETT TUSCALOOSA CHILDREN’S THEATRE TO OFFER SUMMER A THEATRE CAMP ncient Ocean Crossings paints a compelling picture of impressive pre-Columbian cultures and Old World civilizations that, contrary to many prevailing notions, were not isolated from one another, evolving independently, each in its own hemisphere. Instead, they constituted a “global ecumene,” involving a complex pattern of intermittent but numerous and profoundly consequential contacts.

In Ancient Ocean Crossings: Reconsidering the Case for Contacts with the Pre-Columbian Americas, Stephen Jett encourages readers to reevaluate the common belief that there was no significant interchange between the chiefdoms and civilizations of Eurasia and Africa and peoples who occupied the alleged terra incognita beyond the great oceans.

For the sixth consecutive summer, Theatre Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre (TCT) will partner to present theatre camp. The summer day camp will be Mondays through Fridays, June 19-30, 2017, from 8:15 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Campers will learn acting, dance, music, improvisation, stage makeup, costume design, and audition tips. Camp is offered to students who are completing kindergarten through eleventh grade.

and operates on a first come, first served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

“We are once again looking forward to this annual tradition,” said Theatre Tuscaloosa Managing Director Adam Miller. “Working hand-in-hand with Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre is a wonderful way for us to accomplish our educational mission. We see this camp as an investment in the future talent of our community.”

Camp instructors are seasoned theatre professionals who have demonstrated their talents both on stage and off. This year the camp will welcome a new instructor, Rhonda Wooley. She joins veteran instructors Brent Jones, Lindsey Jones, Merry Livingston, and Jeanette Waterman.

They will share knowledge and experience with campers using fun group exercises and interactive projects.

Campers will be divided into five different age groups and will rotate through four different classes each day. A showcase will be held at the end of camp. The cost of registration is $262 for each camper and includes a camp shirt. Registration is limited to twenty campers per age group

“Instructors for the camp will be a mix of our veteran teachers and some new faces,” said Camp Coordinator Drew Baker.

“I love watching the campers broaden their theatrical knowledge while having an incredibly enjoyable experience with their fellow campers.”

To download the registration form, view class descriptions, and meet the instructors, visit www.theatretusc.com. For more information, contact Camp Coordinator Drew Baker at 205.310.8010 or thebakers35406@att.net.

More than a hundred centuries separate the time that Ice Age hunters are conventionally thought to have crossed a land bridge from Asia into North America and the arrival of Columbus in the Bahamas in 1492. Traditional belief has long held that earth’s two hemispheres were essentially cut off from one another as a result of the postPleistocene meltwater-fed rising oceans that covered that bridge. The oceans, along with arctic climates and daunting terrestrial distances, formed impermeable barriers to interhemispheric communication. This viewpoint implies that the cultures of the Old World and those of the Americas developed independently.

Drawing on abundant and concrete evidence to support his theory for significant pre-Columbian contacts, Jett suggests that many ancient peoples had both the seafaring capabilities and the motives to cross the oceans and, in fact, did so repeatedly and with great impact. His deep and broad work synthesizes information and ideas from archaeology, geography, linguistics, climatology, oceanography, ethnobotany, genetics, medicine, and the history of navigation and seafaring, making an innovative and persuasive multidisciplinary case for a new understanding of human societies and their diffuse but interconnected development.

Stephen C. Jett holds a PhD in geography from Johns Hopkins University and is a professor emeritus of geography and of textiles and clothing at the University of California, Davis. He has authored books on Navajo culture and is the founding editor of Pre-Columbiana: A Journal of Long-Distance Contacts.

“Ancient Ocean Crossings is a stupendous work, one chock full of exciting ideas and fascinating facts about the cultural history of the world.

The work gives new meaning to the expression tour de force.”

—Daniel W. Gade, author of Curiosity, Inquiry, and the Geographical Imagination and Nature and Culture in the Andes “By most accounts, the heyday of scholarly explanations of cultural origins and change involving early transoceanic diffusion has long passed. Stephen Jett’s massive reprise of themes long dormant, along with new evidentiary material, could force major reconsideration of specific cases as well as general propositions. Jett makes the case(s) for early transoceanic diffusion with unprecedented clarity and thoroughness.”

—Kent Mathewson, coeditor of Carl Sauer on Culture and Landscape: Readings and Commentaries

The University of Alabama Press is a proud member of the Association of American University Presses. The Press currently publishes 70-75 new titles a year and has over 1,800 titles in print. It is a founding member of the University Press Content Consortium and is at the cutting edge of digital publishing. The Press is the publishing arm of the University of Alabama.

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FIRST FRIDAYS // ART NIGHT FIRST FRIDAY- TUSCALOOSA First Friday takes place on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Tuscaloosa. Local galleries, businesses and restaurants are open as an event in the evening for the community to see what Downtown Tuscaloosa has to offer. Contact the individual businesses for participation, offerings vary each month. To get a monthly update with First Friday offerings sign up for Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports' e-newsletter at the bottom of their contact us page here: visittuscaloosa.com/ contact-us Exhibit openings at both The Arts Council and The University of Alabama Galleries in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center take place on First Fridays from 5-8 pm and are free and open to the public. Additional galleries open on First Friday include the Paul Jones Gallery, Harrison Galleries, O'Connor Studios, Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy, the makers market, and the Betak/Frangoulis Art Gallery at Canterbury Chapel. Hours vary during holidays. Galleries on the UA campus have variable hours.

ART NIGHT- NORTHPORT Art Night takes place on the first Thursday of the month from 5-8 pm in downtown Northport at Kentuck Art Center and is free to the public.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF WEST ALABAMA PARTNERS WITH MISS DOTS TO HOST DOGS AT DOTS FUNDRAISER Miss Dots will host Dogs at Dots, a fundraiser event for the Humane Society of West Alabama, on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. During the event, 15 percent of proceeds will go to HSWA to support its work in the Tuscaloosa community.

This family-friendly event will have activities for children, such as face painting, as well as HSWA merchandise for purchase. HSWA adoptable dogs will visit for a meet-and-greet, and volunteers will be on site to answer any questions guests may have.

Miss Dots, a casual dining restaurant featuring home-style cooking, is located at 1715 University Blvd.

The Humane Society of West Alabama, founded in 1971, is a no-kill, all-volunteer nonprofit organization. The HSWA relies on donations to fulfill its mission of caring for homeless or neglected animals, finding loving adopters for cats and dogs, and promoting humane treatment of animals throughout the west Alabama region.

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ANIMAL BUTTER // A STEP UP IN STREET FOOD

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his week I was finally able to try Animal Butter. This restaurant seemed to have been on my “To Do” list for ages.

I’d been by the restaurant several times earlier in the semester only to find that it was still being renovated.

Why didn't I just give up and try a different *cool* restaurant? Because the menu for Animal Butter was posted in the window and It. Looked.

Awesome.

Based on their menu, I was afraid that my “Post Dog Walk on a 75 Degree Day” outfit would have me underdressed for Animal Butter, but I was pleasantly surprised to see a crowd of mixed apparel in the cozy restaurant. My friend and I grabbed two menus and saw ourselves to a table. We looked over the menu and asked our waitress for recommendations as we waited on another friend. She arrived and we made our way back over to the register by the front door to order.

The area to order food is very snug, but allowed me to listen in on a few other orders before I placed mine.

I ordered the Crispy Brussels and Sweet Potato Shawarma sandwich and my friends ordered the Bao Buns, and an order each of the Chorizo and Hot Chicken tacos.

Our Brussels and Buns arrived first and let me just say, these were the real winners of the meal. I consider myself somewhat of a brussel sprout connoisseur, and these were some of the best I’ve ever eaten. The brussels were cooked to crispy perfection and were topped with soy and radishes. The menu says the brussels are also topped with hot sauce, but I didn't taste it. *Disclaimer: I am not a fan of spicy food so I was very thankful that, if there was any hot sauce, it was very mild* The equally delicious Bao

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Buns were topped with spicy fried chicken, collards, and a peanut sauce. The buns were soft and fluffy, and the chicken and collard combo rivaled even my southern grandmother’s cooking.

Just as we had begun to dig into our appetizers, our waitress asked if we would like to try a new entree that the chef was thinking of adding to the menu. Naturally, we said yes without even asking what it was. The waitress later brought over what she called a Japanese pancake. The pancake was made with vegetables and topped with a spicy mayo type sauce. Regrettably, I do not have any photos of the pancake because we ate the entire thing before I could snap a pic. As an almost dietitian, I’m always looking for new ways to recommend that patients and friends incorporate more vegetables into their diets.

This pancake was soft and fluffy, yet retained some of the cabbage taste that blended beautifully with the other veggies and tangy sauce. I would eat my 2 ½ cups of vegetables in this pancake form any day.

My sandwich and my friend’s tacos that arrived later were satisfying, but didn't hold a candle to our appetizers. My sandwich was filled with sweet potatoes, a yogurt sauce, cashews and cucumber on a brioche bun. While the filling was very tasty, I found that the bun was a little overwhelming. Next time I would try the Vegetable Shawarma, which is essentially the same meal with greens instead of bread. My friends said their tacos were good, but didn't have quite the flavor profile of the brussels, buns, or the pancake.

Animal Butter offers a myriad of

unique Street Food combinations from salads to tacos to rice bowls. This place has something for everyone looking for an innovative take on local ingredients. I will definitely be back for appetizers and drinks soon!

Animal Butter is located at 2217 University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa. Tweet us @ThePlanetWeekly and let us know where you are eating!

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CIGAR CITY BREWING COMPANY// WHITE OAK JAI ALAI

MINER WINERY STAGECOACH VINEYARD // MERLOT

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ost breweries have a line of core offerings that are available to their fans all year-round, but more valuable to the craft beer drinker are the beers that are only available seasonally.

These seasonal beers are usually more expensive to produce and a way for the brewer to offer something that’s a little more fun and exciting to the end consumer. Such is the case with Cigar City’s White Oak Jai Alai, a variation on their year-round Jai Alai India Pale Ale offering. This beer is only available twice during the year and when it’s released into the wild, it’s usually purchased rather quickly. Luckily, I was able to locate a four pack so I could enjoy the magic of this beer. Here are my thoughts: First of all, the can for this beer is probably my least favorite aspect, because, well, the Jai Alai can is just not appealing to me in the first place.

So, adding a wood textured look to the can in black and white really makes me hate it, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts and luckily, the stuff on the inside is incredible.

I poured this beer into a pint glass and immediately you notice the amber, orange color with a little bit of haze and about two finger widths of fluffy white foam resting on top. There’s a bit of light lacing on the glass as the beer settles. One thing that sets this beer apart to me is the fact that this beer smells very different than the original Jai Alai. There’s still a little bit of those orange and pine aromas, but with this version, you get a nice dose of vanilla in the nose. This small change is what does it for me with this beer.

That little bit of vanilla ties everything together and mellows out the nose. It’s almost like sherbet or something with the orange notes from the hops and the vanilla from the oak spirals. Just incredible.

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iner Winery Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot comes from Oakville, California, USA.

Taste is yet again another masterpiece from Cigar City. You get those great notes of orange and pine, but like the nose, you get a nice taste of vanilla that smoothes the flavor out. You get a nice taste of the oak as well and it makes this beer so easy to drink. Up front it’s all orange and pine, but as the sip continues, you start to pick up that vanilla and it carries you through the rest of the sip. I seriously love how this beer tastes.

As far as mouthfeel, you would think that with it being oak-aged that it would be heavy, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. This beer is soft on the tongue with the carbonation and the hop bite at the end sticks to the back of your cheeks and gives you that twinge that a good, juicy IPA should.

Overall, this beer is incredible and every time I see it, I freak out and buy it immediately. Like I said earlier, it’s a seasonal offering so you won’t be able to sip on this one all year long. Find it.

Drink it. Repeat.

According to the tasting notes, this wine is actually a blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc and was barrel aged for 21 months in 55% new French oak.

The winemaker is Stacy Vogel and she is said to combine old world wine-making techniques with modern technology to best reflect the terroir “where specific varietals grow best.”

Miner Winery Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot Review From the bottle:

Any alcohol is well hidden by the complexity of the aroma.

Miner Winery Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot alcohol content 14.7% per the bottle.

Taste The wine’s taste definitely caught me by surprise. I was expecting dark and rich flavors, but the taste was much lighter and refined.

While there were some red fruits in there, I also picked up black olive, green pepper and a bit of oak.

I enjoy being surprised by a wine and this one did that in a good way.

Stagecoach Vineyard, located high atop the eastern hills above Napa Valley, produces wines of unique character and concentration and is one of our finest vineyard sources.

Mouthfeel and Tannins

I tasted the 2013 vintage of Miner Winery Merlot.

If you like noticeable tannins, you’ll enjoy this wine.

Appearance

Finish

In the glass, the wine was typical in appearance for a Merlot. Garnet in color and not so dark that light didn’t shine through.

Miner Merlot finishes long and the finish is mostly carried by the tannins.

It did coat up the glass quite a bit, leaving a purple like coating when I tipped the glass.

It’s leggy and displays many slow falling tears in the glass.

Aroma Miner Merlot’s aroma was the first thing I noticed when I poured it. Very aromatic from afar and up close.

On the nose you get a nice round whiff of red fruits. You also get mellow spice and sweet coffee notes as well.

I noted a cottony mouthfeel with fine grippy tannins that settled on the gums.

Overall Opinion Overall, I think this is a great Merlot! Lots of enjoyable complexity and flavor.

Now to be clear, this is definitely a dry wine and if you have an aversion to dry wines you might not enjoy this.

However, if you like a well-crafted Merlot with a good amount of oakiness, this one will serve you quite nicely!

Miner Winery Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot suggested retail price $40.00.

Suggested Food Pairing I would pair this with either a good quality Rib-Eye or New York Strip steak.

Either would mute the tannins and blend well with all those other flavors.

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EASY SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD RECIPES Summer is a great time to make chicken salads. They are light, easy to make, and make a great addition to summer picnics and family barbecues. I like to keep extra frozen chicken fillets on hand for easy spur of the moment dinners like these. At Costco, you can buy a large package of individually frozen chicken fillets for a very reasonable price. You can just take out what you need for your recipe and leave the rest in the freezer.

CHICKEN SALAD 5 c. cooked chicken, cubed 2 tbsp. salad oil 2 tbsp. orange juice 2 tsp. vinegar 1 tsp. salt 3 c. cooked rice 1 1/2 c. green grapes 1 1/2 c. sliced celery 1 (13 oz.) can pineapple tidbits 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 c. slivered almonds 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise

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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.

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

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.

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

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

SUMMER FRUIT AND CHICKEN SALAD Dressing: 1/2 c. low-fat raspberry yogurt 1/4 c. light mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tbsp. honey

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. Mon-Sat 9am–9pm Sun- 10am-3pm

Salad: 4 leaves leaf lettuce 1 c. cooked chicken, cubed 1/2 medium cantaloupe, seeds removed, peeled, cut into very thin slices and halved 1 c. raspberries 1/2 c. fresh blueberries In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Refrigerate until serving time.

To serve, arrange lettuce on large serving platter or on 4 individual plates. Arrange chicken, cantaloupe, raspberries and blueberries over lettuce. Drizzle dressing over salad.

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

CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD 1 large head cabbage, thinly chopped 1 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds 2 tbsp. toasted slivered almonds 4 green onions, chopped 1 Ramen style oriental noodles, broken

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

Dressing:

El Rincon (2 locations) 1225 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 366.0855 1726 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 330.1274

3 tbsp. white vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 c. oil 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper

Fernando's Mexican Grill 824 McFarland Blvd E | Northport // 205.331.4587

Mix all salad ingredients together. Add dressing and re-mix.

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

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD 1 c. plain yogurt 1 tsp. dry tarragon 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 3 c. cooked diced chicken 2/3 c. celery 1-1/4 c. halved cherry tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 6 c. mixed greens

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

Combine yogurt, tarragon and mustard. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add chicken, celery, tomatoes, and seasoning to taste. Let stand for 15-20 minutes. Serve over mixed greens.

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CountryPride Restaurant 3501 Buttermilk Rd // 554.0215 www.ta.travelcenters.com Breakfast 24 hours. Lunch and Dinner buffet.

Combine chicken, salad oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt. Let stand while preparing other ingredients. Gently toss all ingredients together.

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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 Pepito’s (2 locations) 1203 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9028 1301 McFarland Blvd NE // 391.4861 Taco Mama Tuscaloosa 2104 University Blvd A, Tuscaloosa

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.

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 Sat-10am–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.

Pokirrito 68 (was Ezell's Southern Food Express) 220 15th St E, Tuscaloosa Sushi Bar

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 Buffalo Wild Wings 2710 McFarland Blvd // 523.0273 Mon–Wed 11 a.m. - midnight | Thurs–Sat 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

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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 Southern Ale House 1530 McFarland Blvd N Monday-Thursday 11a-9p, Friday-Saturday 11a-10p Sunday Brunch 11a-2p A warm and inviting restaurant just north of the river with both classic and contemporary interpretations of Southern Cuisine. We boast a large variety of local craft beers on tap and other options in bottle for our beer loving constituents.

Wine and Signature cocktails Southland Restaurant 5388 Skyland Blvd E // 556.3070 Steaks, chops and home-cooked vegetables Mon–Fri 10:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

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 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

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

Urban Cookhouse 1490 Northbank Parkway #110, Tuscaloosa// 561-6999 We use the freshest ingredients available with an emphasis on supporting the local farmer Mon-Sun 10am–9pm//www.urbancookhouse.com

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

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

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

Billy's Sports Grill Historic Downtown Northport // 879.2238

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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 Hot Wok Express 6571 Alabama 69, Tuscaloosa// 758-0148 Mon-Sat 10:30am–8pm 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.

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

PIZZA AND SUBS

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

17th Street and Greensboro Avenue. Authentic Chicago style foods. Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago Rib Tips, and Chicago Style Pizza.

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 Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. // 345.4354 Marco’s Pizza 1021 McFarland Blvd, Northport// 330-4555 Mon-Thur 11am–10pm Fri-Sat 11am–11pm Sun 3–10PM | http://www.marcos.com 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

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.

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

TCBY (3 Locations) 2304 Mcfarland Blbd | Meadowbrook Shopping Center // 349.4661 // 2 Mcfarland Blvd | Northport | Essex Shopping Center // 758.6855 // 1130 Univ. Blvd. | The Strip // 345.0804 Yogurt In Love Patriot Center 7402 Highway 69 South Phone Number: 764.9173 Fax Number: 764.9228 Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-10 pm.

Yogurt Lab 920 Paul W. Bryant Dr Ste 200 | Tuscaloosa // 347.9522 Yogurt Mountain 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 342.1484 Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - midnight

Pizza 120 50115th St. East | 561.6853

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he eighth entry in “The Fast and The Furious” franchise, “Straight Outta Compton” director F. Gary Gray’s “The Fate of the Furious” takes demolition derby derring-do to delirious heights, with audacious, high-octane automotive anarchy like you’ve never seen. Although it doesn’t generate the emotional gravitas that fueled “Furious 7” in the wake of Paul Walker’s tragic death, “The Fate of the Furious” still delivers slam-bang, super-charged spectacle with speed and style. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Luke Evans, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Elsa Pataky reprise their roles and absorb the slack. Franchise newcomer Charlize Theron gives this largerthan-life yarn an electrifying jolt as an ultra-cyber-terrorist. She qualifies as the equivalent of James Bond’s nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld for the “Furious” franchise, and our heroes struggle to set aside their differences so they can neutralize her and save the world. Cipher wants to make the super-powers accountable collectively with the acquisition of some of their WMDs. Unfortunately, the filmmakers keep Theron confined too often to her tricked-out jet that would make Edward Snowden drool with envy.

Unlike previous “Furious” installments, “The Fate of the Furious” plumbs the past for its major surprise: Dominic Toretto’s treacherous betrayal of both his friends and family. The revelation of Toretto’s treachery isn’t as startling as the treachery itself. Let’s chalk it up to the secret life of franchise characters or what happened that neither we know nor more importantly what Dom doesn’t know that prompts his duplicity.

If you haven’t seen “Fast Five” (2011), you may be confused, while die-hard “Furious” aficionados will remember a similar story-line in “Fast & Furious 6” when Letty went rogue. Despite its stunt-driven, B-movie mayhem, “The Fate of the Furious” has something to say about computerized automotive technology that unscrupulous cyberterrorists like Cipher could exploit.

Long-time “Furious” scenarist Chris Morgan’s farfetched but exciting screenplay should make insurance companies, motorists, and passengers wary of computer-equipped vehicles without safeguards that can be hacked.

Mind you, getting carjacked is bad enough, but it is entirely something else to be carjacked by your own vehicle.

“Furious 8” utilizes this provocative premise with pizzazz galore.

“The Fate of the Furious” unfolds in sunny Havana, Cuba, where

Dom and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez of “Girlfight”) are enjoying their honeymoon. The franchise has been burning rubber since 2001 so it was inevitable the lovebirds would tie the knot. Predictably, the action warms up with an exhilarating street race between Dom and an impudent Cuban contender Raldo (Celestino Cornielle of “Nasty Piece of Work”) who thinks he cannot be defeated. He wants to repossess a ramshackle ride from another driver for lack of payment. Not only is Fernando (newcomer Janmarco Santiago) the owner who fell behind on his payments, but he is also one of Dom’s Cuban cousins. Dom challenges Raldo to a race with Fernando’s scrap-heap jalopy. Director F. Gary Gray flaunts his style all the way to the finish line with this harrowing little steeplechase, and Dom wins Raldo’s respect. Dom’s ride literally turns into a space vehicle re-entering orbit with its engine ablaze like an asteroid as he careens Fernando’s crate backwards, like Burt Reynolds did in “Hooper” (1978), to keep from being cooked alive.

Meantime, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson of “Central Intelligence”) assembles his team to perform the impossible. Hobbs’ superiors warn him he’ll do time if he is nabbed. Naturally, Dom and his “Furious” bunch buckle up for action.

Something inexplicable, however, has affected Dom since he encountered a skinny blonde with dreadlocks in Havana. This inscrutable dame, Cipher (Charlize Theron of “Mad Max: Fury Road”), showed him something on a cell phone that shocked him. Moreover, she uses

it to blackmail our hero. Basically, Hobbs’ mission goes sideways as Dom turns “rogue,” double-crosses Hobbs, and steals a top-secret EMP device for Cipher. The EMP device can blackout all communication in a city and make it comparable to a day in the Stone Age. Hobbs lands in prison where he clashes with his old rival, Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham of “The Transporter” trilogy), and the two taunt each other until they manage to break out. The anonymous government agent who reunited the team in “Furious 7,” Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell of “Tombstone”), had a hand in engineering their escape. Dom’s old team signs up to work with Hobbs and Deckard and catch Dom. Mr. Nobody reveals that Dom’s new accomplice is a mastermind computer hacker who flies

around in her own AWACS-equipped jet.

Since the departure of Paul Walker’s character, the producers have replaced him essentially with Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. If you saw “Furious 7,” you know how much these two titans abhor each other.

Mr. Nobody orders them to shake and make up. Our heroes barrel off to New York City, where Cipher has dispatched Dom to snatch a nuclear football from the Russian Minister of Defense. Essentially, nuclear football isn’t a pigskin, but rather an emergency suitcase that contains the launch codes for a nuclear attack.

Cipher hacks into every car with a computer to create pandemonium so Dom can locate the limo and steal the apparatus. Hundreds of cars plunge like lemmings from high-rise parking lots so the Russian Defense Minister remains trapped in a traffic jam. This scene alone is worth the price of admission! Afterward, Cipher sends Dom to Russia with the EMP to disable a nuclear submarine so she can hack into it and use it to launch her WMDs. Preposterous pabulum from start to finish, “The Fate of the Furious” never runs out of steam during its adrenaline-laced 136 minutes.

Eventually, you know Dom will swap sides as soon as he can, and Cipher’s grand scheme will collapse. Not surprisingly, our heroes dodge the lots of bullets and rockets simply because they’re virtuous while each colossal explosion serves to reduce the ranks of villains. “The Fate of the Furious” yields nonstop thrills.

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>>> E V E N T S SATURDAY, APR 21

Farmers Market WHEN: 7:00am and 12:00pm COST: Free WHERE: Tuscaloosa River Market 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 248-5295 LINK: http://www.tuscaloosarivermarket.com/ DESCRIPTION: The River Market opened in May 2012. Vendors set up ripe red tomatoes and famous Chilton County peaches.

Musicians sit propped up against the door, playing guitars as you walk in, and freshly brewed iced tea is for sale to help battle the heat. Additionally, local Food Trucks, bakers, artists, and craftsmen gather here to sell their gourmet grub, fresh-baked yeast rolls, homemade jams and jellies and hand-carved cutting boards. Popular summer foods include tomatoes, Chilton County peaches, squash, corn, and local honey. The Farmers Market at the River Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays ALL YEAR LONG and on Tuesdays (from Memorial Day through Thanksgiving).

Now accepting: EBT/SNAP/SFMNP/WIC, cash, credit, and debit. Come on y'all, eat local!

SATURDAY, APR 21

Druid City Music Hall Presents: SunSquabi WHEN: 8:30pm -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: SunSquabi Tickets: $12 in Advance - $15 Day of Show. Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:30 PM This is an All Ages Event *Attendees Under 16 Must Be Accompanied By A Ticketed, Adult Guardian "ticketFast" Method of Delivery is suggested, print at home tickets can be physically printed out or displayed on your phone to be scanned at the door. No refunds or exchanges

SATURDAY, APR 21

Haunted Tuscaloosa Tours WHEN: 6:30pm-10:00pm COST: $25-$30 WHERE: Drish House 2300 17th StreetTuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 563-3850 LINK: http://www.hauntedtuscaloosatours.com/ DESCRIPTION: Coming to T-Town A-Day weekend? We've got the Spirits, how 'bout you? Tour Tuscaloosa's haunted locations in the comfort of a 35-seat coach. This 1.5 hour tour introduces you to 16 haunted locations. For more information visit www. hauntedtuscaloosatours.com Proceeds benefit Friends of Drish

SUNDAY, APR 22

A-Day 2017 WHEN: 2:00pm-6:00pm COST: WHERE: Bryant-Denny Stadium Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 PHONE: (205) 348-6010 LINK: http://www.rolltide.com/facilities/ DESCRIPTION: A-Day is an annual college football exhibition game set at the conclusion of spring practice by the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Played on-campus at Bryant– Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the game features teams composed of offensive starters against defensive starters of the Crimson Tide. Admission is free

SATURDAY, APR 22

The 2nd annual Tuscaloosa Volksfest WHEN: 12:00am-6:00pm COST: $15-$50 WHERE: Government Plaza 7th St. and 22th Ave. SE. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 554-1919 LINK: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2873183 DESCRIPTION: German Cultural festival at Government Plaza featuring German foods, live music, a German Biergarten tent serving locally brewed beers, arts and crafts,

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childrens activities and more. Wolfgang Moritz returns this year to perform a variety German traditional musical favorites. Also performing will be the Oom-Pahsters from Lebanon, TN. Like last year, there will be an assortment of German beers brewed by local brewers and authentic German Foods served by a local caterer. Volksfest is family friendly with a variety of childrens activities.

Returning is the Tuscaloosa Barnyard petting Zoo and variety of fun games and blow up obstacles. Patrons are encouraged wear their traditional Lederhosen and Dirndls. Souvenirs include collectable hat pins, beer mugs with a Volksfest logo and our event T-shirts. See you there, Prost!

THURSDAY, APR 27

West Alabama Food & Wine Festival 2017 WHEN: 5:30pm-12:00am COST: $50-$1000 WHERE: Tuscaloosa River Market 1900 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 391-9200 LINK: http://westalabamafoodandwine.org/ DESCRIPTION: The West Alabama Food and Wine Festival will host their 5th Annual Festival on Thursday, April 27th at the beautiful Tuscaloosa River Market on the Black Warrior River. The Festival features samplings of more than 20 wines and a wide variety of delicious morsels from your favorite local eateries. The 2017 Festival is scheduled to feature new exhibitors and samples from Urban Cook House, River & Animal Butter The Festival will also highlight returning restaurants, Avenue Pub, Southern Ale House, Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe, DePalmas, Evangelines, Jim 'N Nicks and many more. Druid City Brewery and Black Warrior Brewery will also be returning to dole out beer tastings. Wine tastings will be provided by a variety of Alabama distributors including International Wines, United-Johnson Brothers and Alabama Crown. Sponsorships are available featuring guaranteed seating and advertising. For updates on participating restaurants and ticket sales visit - www.http:// westalabamafoodandwine.org

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Live At The Plaza to Run April 28 through July 28 WHEN: 6:00pm-9:00pm COST: Free WHERE: Government Plaza 7th St. and 22th Ave. SE. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 469-2182 LINK: https://www.facebook.com/search/ top/?q=live%20at%20the%20plaza%20 tuscaloosa DESCRIPTION: The popular Live At The Plaza concert series will be extended this year, running from April 28 to July 28. The concerts, which feature outstanding local musical talent, will be held each Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be an entertainment district for the event. Local participating businesses will be able to sell alcoholic beverages in approved go-cups. While food and soft drinks may be brought into the festival, alcohol is only allowed in the approved cups. Live At The Plaza is children and pet friendly. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for comfort. Bands to be announced.

Free parking is available inside the adjoining Intermodal Facility.

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Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Presents: Jaheim WHEN: 6:00pm-12:00am COST: $20-$200 WHERE: Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 2710 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PHONE: (205) 248-5280 LINK: http://www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com/ DESCRIPTION: When: Saturday, April 29th @ 6pm Where: Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 2710 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Details: Opening for Jaheim is Leela James, Eric Benet, & Daley; tickets range from $20$200

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n Friday, April 21 Lyric Theatre//Brandi Carlile

n Friday, April 21 Ryman Auditorium//Judd Apatow with Peter Homes Ascend Amphitheatre//Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini

n Friday, April 21 Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Tim McGraw & Faith Hill n Friday, April 21 Lyric Theatre//Brandi Carlile

n Saturday, April 22 Oak Mountain Amphitheatre//Jubille Joe’s Crawfish Boil n Monday, April 24 Iron City//Ms. Lauryn Hill

n Tuesday, April 25 Oak Mountain Amphitheatre//Blink 182 and The Naked and Famous Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Alton Brown Live Saturn//Mandolin Orange n Wednesday, April 26 Zydeco//Hinder, Nompoint n Thursday, April 27 Saturn//Turkuaz n Friday, April 28 Sloss Furnaces//T.I.

n Friday, April 28 Iron City//Mastodon

n Saturday, April 29 Saturn//Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

n Sunday, April 30 Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Discover the Dinosaurs n Tuesday, May 2 The Alabama Theatre//Alice cooper Workplay Theatre//I Prevail n Wednesday, May 3 Saturn//Gojira

n Friday, May 5 Sloss Furnace//Death Cab for Cutie Iron City//Breaking Benjamin

n Saturday, May 6 Legion Field Stadium//Birmingham Funk Fest n Saturday, April 8 Iron City//Breaking Benjamin

n Saturday, April 22 Ryman Auditorium//Anjelah Johnson

n Sunday, April 23 Ryman Auditorium//Larry the Cable guy n Tuesday, April 25 Bridgestone Arena//Tom Petty Ryman Auditorium//Brandi Carlile

n Wednesday, April 26 Marathon Music Works//Leela James

n Thursday, April 27 Ascend Amphitheatre//Jake Owen Bridgestone Arena//Def Leppard, Posion & Tesla

n Friday, April 28 Nashville Municipal Auditorium//Nashville Music Festival Ascend Amphitheatre//Snoop Dog Nashville Municipal Auditoium//Nashville Music Festival n Friday, April 29 Nashville Municipal Auditorium//Sister Hazel

n Sunday, April 30 Bridestone Arena//Chris Brown with O. t.

Genasis Ryman Auditorium//Cage the Elephant

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n Friday, May 12 Marathon Music Works//Kehlani 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grille// Stoney Larue

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n Monday, April 24 Center Stage//Steel Panther Atlanta Symphony Hall//Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Ben Folds n Friday, April 28 SunTrust Park//Billy Joel The Masquerade//In this Moment

n Saturday, April 29 Cobb Energy Performing Arts//The Atlanta Opera The Masquerade//Rival Sons

n Tuesday, May 2 Verizon Amphitheatre//A Perfect Circle Tabernacle//Coheed and Cambria n Friday, May 5 Tabernacle//Wale

n Thursday, May 11 Lakewood Amphitheatre//Kings of Leon

n Friday, May 12 Verizon Amphitheatre//Zac Brown Band n Saturday, May 13 Verizon Amphitheatre//Zac Brown Band

n Wednesday, May 3 Ryman Auditorium//Reba McEntire, Amanda Shires

n Friday, May 5 Ryman Auditorium//The Pixies Bridgestone Arena//Luke Bryan & Brett Eldredge Nashville War Memorial Auditorium//In this Moment n Tuesday, May 9 Nashville War Memoiral Auditorium// Breaking Benjamin n Wednesday, May 10 Ryman Auditorium//Steve Winwood

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Amphitheater at the Wharf 23101 Canal Rd 251.224.1020

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The Nick 2514 10th Ave S 205.252.3831

WorkPlay 500 23rd St S 205.380.4082

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

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Across 1. Pipes leading to the roof 8. Aquatic birds 13. Response to "Where's Kona?"

14. Spins around 16. Sacajawea's tribe 17. Start of a lament from Juliet 18. Watts and Campbell 19. Spreading about 21. ____ a time (item by item) 22. Working diligently 23. Prefix with scope 24. "___-o-mite!"

25. Somali supermodel 26. Wyoming neighbor 27. Urged strongly 30. Dab 31. Blue eyes, e.g.

33. Pay homage 35. "Roses ___ red..."

36. "Vacation" singers 40. Webster et al.

42. S'il ____ plaît 43. Feline foot 46. Itself (Latin) 47. Wanders around 48. Makes yawn 50. Doubt 52. Kind of network 53. Some accents 54. With raspiness 56. Rope to catch horses 57. Chair parts 58. Cautious (of) 59. Scope

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41. Sounds frequently used in place of lyrics 44. Part of one's nature 45. Stroked on the green 47. Winning, so far 48. High-class horse 49. Place for tools 51. Rank below capt.

52. Has a bug 55. Hawaiian necklace

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W You'll be in your element once the Sun enters your sign midweek.

Now is your opportunity to bring your dreams to life by acting on those that appeal to you most. An idea you relished in the past could reappear and move up your priority list. In addition, Mars moves into your sector of personal finances, and this could encourage you to take a look at the present state of play and get your money to work harder for you.

The Sun enters a more secluded sector of your chart, coinciding with a four-week period in which you can gain comfort from standing back and reflecting on life. This is your chance to let go of situations and perhaps people that no longer serve you and resolve issues that seem to be hanging over you. You'll be ready to go once Mars enters your sign on Friday. Reflecting on your plans may be better than diving in too impulsively.

Your social life has been busy, but it gains extra sparkle as the Sun dances into this sector for a four-week stay. With Mercury retrograde, this could be a time of reunions or family get-togethers that you'll very much enjoy. Mars also moves into a more private sector of your chart, which could stir up your dreams and psyche.

It's an opportunity to explore inner patterns and the workings of your deeper mind and better understand what makes you tick.

Your social life has been busy, but it gains extra sparkle as the Sun dances into this sector for a four-week stay. With Mercury retrograde, this could be a time of reunions or family get-togethers that you'll very much enjoy. Mars also moves into a more private sector of your chart, which could stir up your dreams and psyche.

It's an opportunity to explore inner patterns and the workings of your deeper mind and better understand what makes you tick.

After a somewhat intense month, things may be about to get a little lighter and brighter. A renewed focus on your sector of travel and exploration could put the spotlight on new paths and intriguing opportunities. You could find that Mercury's move back into your sector of shared resources pushes you to work harder at resolving any financial issues. Mars eases into your sector of goals and ambitions on Friday, which could spur you on to achieve great things.

Your life may take on a deeper focus, encouraging you to look beneath the surface, especially when resolving matters that need an in-depth perspective. This four-week period could also enhance your love life and encourage you to take stock of finances relating to loans, mortgages, investments, and the like. You could also feel guilty for letting someone down, but if this is unavoidable, a diplomatic explanation can help. The desire to take a vacation or short trip could be very strong.

If key relationships have seemed less settled than usual lately, this feeling may end midweek. With the Sun moving into this same zone, you may find that things become steadier as the atmosphere between you softens. Mars moves into a more sensitive sector of your chart, which could influence joint finances and encourage you to sort out any niggling issues. You may also be curious to understand more about yourself and what motivates you to action.

Health and wellness issues may have been important to you in recent weeks, but from this week it might be time to take stock of how far you've come. It can also be an opportunity to reorganize and tweak your routines so that they work better for you. Feisty Mars moves into this sector, so there will also be more activity regarding relationships. You could be eager to clear the air or rewrite any unspoken rules in an important bond.

Leisure and pleasure options kick into gear for you over the coming four weeks, and this chance to relax and unwind could do you a world of good. Romance could blossom or the flame of love could be rekindled in your present partnership. From Friday, you'll need to balance work and play as the lively energies of Mars stir up your lifestyle sector. Schedule in time for work and exercise, as well as fun and entertainment. You need both!

From this week on, the cosmos encourages you to take time out for self-care and relaxation. With a focus on your domestic sector, use this chance to spend time with those you care about most, as well as to nurture yourself with good food and plenty of rest. At the same time, leisure options may beckon, and you could be curious about a certain pastime, sport, or new skill that you would enjoy learning more about. Romance could sparkle, too.

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An opportunity could beckon at the start of the week, and if you decide to take it up, you could make some progress in the coming weeks. With Mercury retrograde, you should also expect a few delays and changes of plan. This may not be a bad thing, though, and it might even work in your favor. Home and family matters also come to the fore midweek, bringing an opportunity to clean, clear out clutter, and get everything shipshape.

You seem to be making progress, yet it may seem like you're beset by more delays than usual. You might just have to take this in stride and do your best. Also, there is a mix of energies - slow and steady as well as nimble and light - so you could find yourself testing a number of ideas and exploring their potential before you decide where to focus. You could feel doubtful about exploring one relationship, but time may tell a different story.

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DRUID CITY ARTS FESTIVAL // GREER FAWLEY April’s Druid City Arts Festival, and the Druid City itself, encourages local artists to be active with their craft and in the community.

Artists like Greer Fawley had the opportunity to host a booth at the April 8th event.

Fawley, 25, originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a graduate student at the University of Alabama. Though this was her second consecutive arts festival, Fawley never planned on being a professional artist. She said that when she was younger, her mother would regularly take her to the beach, where she fell in love with the color of the ocean and the feel of the sand. A generous amount of her art has nautical themes, and she attributes that to those trips from her childhood. Most of her work is done on either wood or canvas.

Fawley arrived downtown at 5:30 a.m. to set her booth up in a way that allowed customers to easily see her work and to speak with her. As much as she loves creating her art, getting to meet people in the area with similar values as her, such as creativity, community and faith, brings her just as much joy.

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Amazon for gifts when she could be supporting someone doing similar work locally. “I could be buying someone’s soccer practice or dance lessons,” she said. She hopes and believes that others in the community feel the same way.

Fawley said that the only daunting aspect of participating in events like the arts festival is the possibility that she will spend time and money working on wood and canvases only to have no one purchase anything. Fawley’s skill and quality should then speak for itself, as that possibility did not come true.

She did say that while this was a successful art show, she thinks that last year’s event saw a bigger crowd, which lead to better sales.

After Fawley received her Bachelor’s Degree from UA, she spent three years working with Campus Ministry. This is when she began to sell her artwork to support herself. She started small with commissioned pieces for friends and family, and grew from there. At one point, a friend recommended that she start an Etsy page to sell her work on a global scale, and she did just that.

Etsy allows her to display her works at BeachesBePainting.etsy.com and she also has an Instagram account at BeachesBePainting.

The name Beaches Be Painting references the common theme of her work as well as an inside joke between her and her friends back in Virginia. She enjoys the regular interaction that being an artist brings. Being able to satisfy a customer looking for a personal Bible verse or any other sentimental affect drives her to be more creative.

Fawley plans on continuing her work to express herself and grow as an artist. When asked if making the same piece up to 15 times made her ever resent her work, she laughed and said of course not. “It’s not one person buying it 15 times, it’s new to everyone who receives it,” she said, meaning that she puts the same effort into every work of art. She is so dedicated to her customers that she was writing shipping labels while being interviewed.

The personal brand of UA’s own Greer Fawley exhales salty air and a sense of intrinsic tranquility, and it deserves a space in any home.

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labama held its second scrimmage of the spring this past Friday inside BryantDenny Stadium. The scrimmage was closed to the media and no stats were released.

But Nick Saban did provide his impressions of the day.

"First off all, I think the number one thing you want to do is self-assess," Saban said in his post-scrimmage opening comments. "If you're a player, self-assess, 'How much did I improve from last week to this week?' That's really the focus for our team right now. How do we grow?

How do we develop? How do we get more guys to play winning football? I saw a lot of progress in some areas. Some areas, maybe not as much. I thought, at times, the twos, the second rep group, a lot of guys really made significant improvement and played a lot better and competed a lot better against the (players on the) first rep chart, which was encouraging in a lot of ways. That was an encouraging part of the depth on your team.

"I was really, really pleased with the way we tackled on defense last week. I think we had more missed tackles this week, which means, since we're playing against ourselves, maybe the offense was a little better at running after the catch or breaking some tackles on some runs.

But I didn't think the tackling was quite as crisp as it was a week ago.

"I thought the balance on offense was good. We had good balance between some of the passes, some explosive plays. As well, I thought we ran the ball a little better. Had a couple of explosive runs, which there was an absence of a week ago.

"Defensively, I thought there was a little more juice, but like I said, I didn't think we tackled as well as we need to.

"I thought the specialists performed really, really well today. The punter and the kickers were pretty good. We did block a field goal, which was a really good effort by the defense. So a lot of good things to look to build on and also some things that we certainly need to improve on.

"Bo Scarbrough did not scrimmage, even though he's been doing just about everything in practice, but not getting hit. But he looks to me pretty much full speed. Damien Harris sprained his foot in the last scrimmage, so we held him out and he will be day to day. We're not going to take any chances with these guys pushing them into A-Day. We will make that determination later on. We had no significant injuries today that I know of."

BUGGS IS GETTING BETTER One area of concern heading into spring was the defensive line. A standout throughout spring has been junior college transfer Isaiah Buggs, who has been disruptive as a run stopper and as a pass rusher.

should've made plays on," Saban said. "They turned out to be, not great big plays, but they could've been big plays for the defense, but (instead) they ended up good plays for the offense. You're ability to make plays on 50-50 balls is big. We can't give those up."

"I think he's gotten better every practice," Saban said today. "I think discipline to play this kind of defense, where everybody has a job to do and it's important to do your job and stay in your gap, play your gap. I think some of that stuff is a little new to him, but I think his effort has gotten better. He's getting in better and better condition.

I think he's played better each day. He's still got to improve on certain things from a discipline (standpoint). I'm not talking about a disciplined person. I'm talking about discipline to do your job all the the time rather than always trying to make the play. You always want to make the play, but you want to make the play doing your job."

OFFENSIVE LINE CHANGES Another area of emphasis this spring has been the right side of the offensive line. In the first scrimmage, Lester Cotton lined up with the first rep unit at right guard, with Matt Womack at right tackle. This week in practices, Cotton slid out to right tackle with redshirt freshman Deonte Brown moving in at the guard, which is how the first group lined up today.

SABAN NOT PLEASED WIT THE BACK END Following last Saturday's scrimmage, Saban noted that some of the younger players in the secondary gave up plays in the deep middle of the field. Again today, Saban wasn't pleased with the performance in the back end.

"I thought we missed some 50-50 balls that we

Asked how the OL performed, Saban said, "I can't really answer that without watching the film.

But we're trying some things there. Lester played a lot of tackle last year. He's doing a really good job at (right) guard. So sometimes we do things because we want to see what somebody else can do, and, in Lester's case, we want to make sure he could play guard and tackle next year. I can't really comment on how he played at tackle today. I thought he did okay. And I can't really comment on how the right guards did, because I don't really watch the guys like I do when I watch the film. But I don't think there was a major dropoff or a noticeable negative in any way that I can comment on."

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