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4 HALL & OATS // DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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“Ray Charles once asked the rhetorical question, “What is a soul? It’s like electricity—we don’t really know what it is, but it’s a force that can light a room.”

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“It's not a lack of willpower that's steering you into the donut aisle. These unlikely culprits can trigger a powerful desire for way more of the sweet stuff than your body actually needs.”

7 BETTY WHO // REGGIE ALLEN

“Quickly returning to the stage, Who did an encore perform of Donna Lewis’ “I’ll Love You Always Forever” and an energetic reprise of “ Somebody Loves You” As one of the last stops in her tour, Who didn’t let down. There is no doubt that residents of Birmingham await her return.”

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“UA Theatre & Dance will open their doors at the Allen Bales Theatre to present a work of dramatic and social importance in We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915. A long title with large themes of timely intensity, We Are Proud to Present… runs September 25-29 at 7:30PM & October 1 at 2:00PM and 7:30PM.”

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HALL & OATES // TEARS FOR FEARS

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ay Charles once asked the rhetorical question, “What is a soul? It’s like electricity— we don’t really know what it is, but it’s a force that can light a room.”

If that’s the case, then the argument can be made that Daryl Hall and John Oates were responsible for energizing the charts for a good part of the 1980s, thanks to the 34 chart hits the duo landed on “Billboard” magazine’s US Hot 100, including six chart-toppers.

For Hall, soul music has always been something he’s gravitated to, growing up in Philadelphia around the time that labels like Motown and Stax/Volt were emerging.

“Local soul singers around me [really resonated], particularly the ones transitioning out of streetcorner music. They were influences on me. Outside of Philly, I liked Curtis Mayfield, Wilson Pickett—you name it,” he explained.

Fast forward to 2017 and Hall and Oates are out on the road with Tears For Fears, which may seem to be an odd combination at a first glance. But for Hall, the idea of a rock and soul act sharing the bill with a synth pop outfit is far from incongruous, despite the seemingly different fan bases.

“The shows have been slightly different because they play a different kind of music than we do,” he said. “But at the same time, I think that their fans certainly relate to what we do. They have a certain kind of timelessness to their music and it’s melodic. I think our fans really relate to that, so it works for me.”

As for what fans can expect from the Philly duo alongside requisite self-penned like “Say It Isn’t So,” “Sara Smile” and “Out Of Touch” are covers ranging from Mike Oldfield (“Family Man”) to The Righteous Brothers (“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”). Hall is having a blast on the road and part of it may have to do with the live presentation he and Oates are delivering to the delight of both the duo and audiences.

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different from what we’ve done in the past is make it a little bit more textural. I’m trying to make it more like “Live From Daryl’s House.” It’s a lot of close-ups, so you feel like you’re on stage with the band,” he pointed out. “We’ve changed up the song structure, so they flow in a slightly different way. I play a grand piano on a few songs, so that changes the mood. There are a lot of little mood changes in the show. It’s not just us going out there and playing wham, wham, wham—one song after the other.

There’s a bit of nuance involved and everybody seems to like it and we like doing it, so that’s good.”

As if being one half of Hall & Oates isn’t enough, the singersongwriter has kept busy with his passion for home restoration and recording an unnamed solo record, along with work on the aforementioned “Live From Daryl’s House,” his online webshow/podcast that’s been getting television airtime since 2011. With a premise that finds him performing with his band and various guest artists, Hall has managed to bring fans back to the basics of creating music and presenting it in a live setting minus the bells and whistles that give so much contemporary music a prefabricated vibe.

As the consummate music fan, Hall has had a wide array of musicians drop by his show including Cheap Trick, Shelby Lynne, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, the late Sharon Jones, Toots and the Maytals, Smokey Robinson, Nick Lowe and Elle King. Given that oftentimes he doesn’t know many of these performers before they appear on camera together, this adds to the spontaneity inherent to the show.

“I just wanted to do something that was the opposite of what I’d been doing [on the road]. Well, there’d be no audience, and that makes people react differently when there’s nobody watching other than the millions of people that watch the show,” Hall said with a laugh. “As far as being in the room, it creates an informal situation that you can’t create if you’re going to be on stage.

It was that and I really wanted the audience to feel like a fly on the wall. I wanted it to be a natural experience and to hear how we create songs.

"We do it all on camera. We don’t rehearse,” he said. “You see the rehearsals and we go through these songs very quickly. I like that beingon-your-toes kind of feeling. I never

know what’s going to happen with these new guests because a lot of these people, I’ve never met before.

In general, the show is a forum to be really excited all the time and I think you can see it on our faces.

We’re constantly feeling like what we’re doing is great. Then you add some food to the mix and you have a show.”

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NEWS STATE OF THE COMMUNITY WELCOMES MAYORS, PROBATE JUDGE Northport Mayor Donna Aaron, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and Probate Judge Hardy McCollum addressed a sold out crowd of Chamber members at Chamber in Session: State of the State, held Aug. 31 at the Bryant Conference Center.

One of the Chamber's largest public policy events, the guest speakers held a conversational style presentation moderated by Carl Jamison of JamisonMoneyFarmer PC, who also serves as the Chairman of the Chamber's Public Affairs Council.

The public officials discussed a range of topics for the crowd of approximately 500 attendees, including population growth, industrial development efforts, higher education, infrastructure revenue sources and funding for the area's Park and Recreation Authority.

"A sustainable funding source is the only answer," Maddox said, and both Aaron and McCollum agreed. "We've allowed it to become political, and we've got to do better than that," McCollum said. He predicted the legistlature would address the issue.

The group also discussed the relationship between Tuscaloosa, Northport, Tuscaloosa County and the University of Alabama, and talked about ways to entice students to remain in the area following graduation.

"The University of Alabama is a special asset," Aaron said. "We need to make sure students and alumni come back and invest in the city that game them their start."

Chamber in Session: State of the Community was presented by Walker Associates, Inc. Gold Sponsors: City of Northport, Jim 'N Nick's BBQ and TekLinks. Silver Sponsor: Trustmark National Bank. Bronze Sponsors: FASTSIGNS of Tuscaloosa, Hudson Poole Fine Jewelers, Perfect Shine, Inc. Table Sponsors: Alabama Gas Corporation, Alabama One Credit Union, BankFirst, Buffalo Rock Company / Pepsi-Cola, Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc., Capstone Bank, Express Employment, FNB of Central Alabama JamisonMoneyFarmer PC, Neel-Schaffer, Raymond James, Robertson Banking, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa City Board of Education, Tuscaloosa County Board of Education, Way, Ray, Shelton & Company.

REGIONS BANK SPENDS THE DAY AT CRMS AS PART OF “SHARE THE GOOD” INITIATIVE Collins-Riverside Middle School welcomed Regions Bank, the school’s 30-year Adopt-A-School partner, to campus on Thursday, August 24th.

As a part of their “Share the Good” initiative, Regions’ employees spent their day working on campus enhancement projects at Collins-Riverside Middle School.

Under the leadership of Adopt-A-School Liaison Sam Phillips, employees participated in a variety of projects from painting to landscaping, as well as construction to campus clean up.

“We are honored and extremely grateful that the Regions team has chosen to share their good with our students and families at Collins-Riverside,” said Principal Craig Henson. “It is longstanding partnerships like this one that are foundational to making positive changes to our area. While we will never know the full impact of their work, we can truly say that it will make a lasting impression upon each of us that they have chosen to serve.”

Special Thanks to David Pass, Sealy Furniture Company.

Carl Jamison of JamisonMoneyFarmer PC, left, served as moderator for the event, as Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, Mayor Donna Aaron of Northport and Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge Hardy McCollum addressed a record crowd.

From left, Northport City Councilman Jay Logan, City of Northport Director of Economic Development Max Snyder and City of Tuscaloosa Director of Urban Development Brendan Moore.

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3 SNEAKY THINGS THAT ARE MAKING YOU CRAVE SUGAR Kristin Canning September 06, 2017 It's not a lack of willpower that's steering you into the donut aisle. These unlikely culprits can trigger a powerful desire for way more of the sweet stuff than your body actually needs.

When you're trying to keep your added sugar intake to a minimum, you know to steer clear of the obvious temptations: the office vending machine, the ice cream freezers at the supermarket, and the dessert porn that come across your Instagram feed. (And just a refresher, the recommended daily intake of added sugar for women is six teaspoons, according to the American Heart Association.)

But some sugar triggers are a lot more subtle than that, altering your physiology without you realizing it and leaving you with a strong need to rip into a party-size bag of M&Ms. If you've noticed that your appetite for the sweet stuff has surged, one of these three food-related factors might be to blame. Here's how they activate your sweet tooth—and how you can get control of your cravings.

You take in too much caffeine That double espresso you pick up on the way to work every morning might be doing more than fueling your energy. A recent study from the Journal of Food Science found that caffeine can switch up our taste buds so we perceive foods as less sweet than they actually are. When you can’t taste sweetness as well, you're apt to consume more in order to satisfy your natural sweet tooth, the researchers suggest.

It's a preliminary study and more research is needed to back up the findings and provide a better understanding of how caffeine alters taste buds, cautions Vandana Sheth, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Sheth was not involved in the study.) But if your sugar jones tends to rage mid-morning after you've finished your morning joe, it may be worth trying a switch to decaf.

You consume artificial sweeteners Call it the catch-22 of calorie-free drinks and low-sugar desserts. "Be-

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cause non-nutritive sweeteners, or artificial sweeteners, are many times sweeter than sugar, [consuming them] trains your taste buds to appreciate hypersweet flavors," says Atlanta– based nutritionist Marisa Moore, RD. "This may make it difficult for fruit and other less-sweet foods to measure up to that expectation." In other words, after a steady diet of fake sugar foods, regular sugar is a letdown for your taste buds. So you finish off that tub of mint chocolate chip to try to make up for it.

A review of previous studies on artificial sweeteners published in the journal Neuroscience supports this idea, with the author of the review noting that "artificial sweeteners, precisely because they are sweet, encourage sugar craving and sugar dependence."

Nutritionists see this effect anecdotally as well. "I can say I’ve heard from past clients that they've have seen a change in their tastebuds when they reduce their artificial sugar intake and eat a more balanced diet," says Los Angeles–based Megan Roosevelt, RD. You load up on the wrong carbs The glycemic index measures how specific foods affect your blood sugar level. High-glycemic foods such as processed white bread, pastries, crackers, and cookies cause your blood sugar to spike soon after consuming them . . . and then crash quickly as well. With your blood sugar down, your body seeks a fast energy fix, amping your appetite for sugary sweets like a donut or candy bar, says Moore.

The trick is to consume foods that keep your blood sugar level on an even keel. So skip the high-glycemic empty carbs and load your plate with low-glycemic carbs, like fruits and veggies, minimally processed grains such as quinoa and bulgur, steel-cut oats, brown rice, and whole grain bread.

These items keep your energy steady, so you don't experience the sudden crash and subsequent craving.

High-glycemic carbs are also high in fiber, which can help promote fullness and further keep blood sugar steady, says Libby Mills, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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MOTORCYCLING ALABAMA

50 RIDE LOOPS THROUGH THE HEART OF DIXIE DAVID HAYNES ABOUT THE BOOK

Motorcycling Alabama is a muchneeded guidebook for one of the most beautiful states to explore on two wheels. From the rocky outcrops of the Appalachian plateau to the sugarwhite beaches and teal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama is a rider’s paradise.

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David Haynes offers fifty ride loops of between 75 and 150 miles in length throughout every region of the state.

The start and stop points for each ride are identical and easy to locate. This handy guide, which is designed to fit in a tank bag, features both streetbike and dual-sport rides. Also included are detailed, color-coded maps of the routes and turn-by-turn directions. Stunning full-color photographs accompany each ride description, highlighting scenes and points of interest along the way. There are introductory chapters on motorcycle safety, gear, and the use of global positioning devices, as well as pointers on motorcycle camping. The companion website, motorcyclingalabama.info, offers sample rides and downloadable GPS codes for all fifty rides, and hosts an author blog.

Motorcycle touring is one of the fastest-growing outdoor recreational pursuits in the country. For both the in-state and out-ofstate motorcycle enthusiast, Motorcycling Alabama is a valuable and complete guide to a state rich in diverse types of scenery and with many unsung treasures yet to be discovered.

Published in cooperation with the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Birmingham.

David Haynes is an independent commercial photographer, owner of the Studio at Blount Springs, and a parttime instructor in digital photography and photo-editing software at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. He writes a monthly feature in Alabama Living magazine entitled Alabama Motorcycle Diaries in which he explores little-known treasures of Alabama backroads. His black-and-

white portfolio Alabama 2000—The Millenium Project is on permanent display at the U.S. District Courthouse in Montgomery.

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“The rides cover some of the top motorcycling back roads in the state, are accompanied by a section on how to use GPS systems on a motorcycle, and provide in-depth descriptions of cyclers' roads with large two-page color maps and color photos throughout. Any motorcyclist touring the South must have this!”

—California Bookwatch “This book is long overdue and in many ways superior when compared to other such books on motorcycle rides for other states and regions of the country. . . . Unique features include rides for both street bikes and dual-sport bikes and the downloadable GPS coordinates for each ride. . . . With nine in my garage, I know motorcycles, and I recommend this book.”

—James McLean, Dean of the College of Education, University of Alabama, and avid motorcyclist

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2011 Honorable Mention, Southeastern Library Association's Southern Books Competition

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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BETTY WHO// PARTY IN THE VALLEY D

on’t let the last name mislead you. Betty Who is no stranger to the music world. If you haven’t heard of her, you’ve surely heard her music.

Since her breakout single “Somebody Loves You” became a viral hit in 2014, Who has gradually become a household name, catching the attention of chart-topping artists Katy Perry and Kylie Minogue and subsequently touring with them.

In 2015, the Planet Weekly caught up with Who shortly after the release of her debut album Take Me Where You Go, where the synth songstress talked about overcoming bullies, songwriting about bad relationships and finding her voice. Two years later, the 25-year-old has since found love and her discography has expanded.

In March, Who released The Valley, a thirteentrack follow-up to her 2015 album. Hip Hop veteran Warren G and music duo Superfruit also lent their talents to two tracks off the sophomore record.

Last month the Australian pop star made her triumphant return to the Magic City at the Saturn Bar. The stop marked her third consecutive visit to Alabama and her second appearance at the popular Avondale venue.

The show started a tad late with Who taking the stage a little after 10 p.m., but the audience welcomed the songstress from down under with open arms.

As the lights dimmed, “The Valley”, the chilling A Capella title track played as her band members took their mark. Without missing a beat, fans began to chant her name until the six-foot-three bombshell, decked in a white, sauntered on stage. Joined by two backing dancers, Who immediately launched into the upbeat “Glory Days” and an abridged version of “Somebody Loves You.” The Aussie dedicated a majority her set to her new record, but paid homage to her fans with tracks from her freshman album Take Me When You Go and her Ep The Movement.

Songs from the first half of the show included “Blue Heaven Midnight Crush”, “ Free to Fly”, “ Human Touch” and “ Pretend You’re Missing Me.”

Despite her various stops in Birmingham, the synth pop singer admitted in-between songs that she was surprised the turnout was so strong. An almost sold-out show, fans responded back with immediate praise.

Slowing the tempo down, Who returned centerstage with guitar for acoustic and crowed interactive versions of “California Rain” and “Wanna Be.” The second half of the show included the upbeat “Some Kinda Wonderful”, “ Just Like Me”, “ All of You”, Mama Said” and closed the show with “ High Society.” However, the Who crew knew that the headliner still owed them a full performance of her most notable head-banger.

Quickly returning to the stage, Who did an encore perform of Donna Lewis’ “I’ll Love You Always Forever” and an energetic reprise of “ Somebody Loves You” As one of the last stops in her tour, Who didn’t let down. There is no doubt that residents of Birmingham await her return.

Geographer, a synth pop band based out of San Francisco, opened the show. The four-man ensemble recently joined Who for the second leg of her tour, replacing Verite and Pretty Sister.

Properly titled “The Party in the Valley” tour, the Tuesday-night show didn’t miss a beat. Her roughly 70-minute set kept attendees moving and their vocal chords in constant use. Never lacking in energy, Who took her loyal fans, the Who Crew, on an energetic ride through her impressive catalogue of work.

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BURGERFI TUSCALOOSA // BRING ON THE BEEF

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n a town like Tuscaloosa, it seems that one can find a burger joint every hundred yards. However, it takes much craft and effort to be a memorable burger that has folks wanting more. BurgerFi Tuscaloosa has joined the ranks of spotlighted burger eateries, as a member of the Shoppes at Legacy Park for almost 2 years now. Though Auburn opened the first Alabama BurgerFi location last year, Tuscaloosa is more than happy to call BurgerFi Tuscaloosa its own.

The husband and I decided to try out BurgerFi for our Sunday night dinner. Sharing a parking lot with the other businesses and eateries in the area, it was hard to tell if the packed parking on a Sunday night belonged to our destination or another business. Walking into the restaurant we were welcomed by bright lights, vivid conversation, and happy-golucky hipster musical mashes playing through the speaker system. We fell in line to order our burgers at the front counter and I immediately noticed the significant number of folks making to-go orders.

Walking closer to the ordering counter I was overwhelmed by the variety of options on the electronic menu board.

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calling my name but I knew I needed to focus and make a decision.

I opted for the VegiFi Burger, a concoction of crispy quinoa with a fresh cut veggie burger, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and BurgerFi sauce on a multigrain bun. I banked on getting to taste a bite of my husband’s choice, a BurgerFi cheeseburger boasting double meat and cheese along with the regular cheeseburger veggie adornments and sauce. Sides included hand-cut fries and onion rings, and for folks that want a bit of both worlds, the Cry+Fry option let me have both. I noted the variety of side toppings for the fries and onion rings, including chili and cheese, salt and vinegar, garlic aioli and anything else you can imagine.

Our cashier sent us off on our way with a GPS tracker buzzer, instructing us to have a seat wherever we wanted and our tracker would have a server bring our food right to us. While waiting on our food, I was pleasantly distracted by the rustic urban feel of the diner and learned from the staff that the seating and tables were made from recycled pallets, coke bottles, and milk jugs. Large pictures of Alabama football and memorabilia were clearly

present around the restaurant, making BurgerFi’s mark as a Tuscaloosa tradition. Large 60-inch flatscreen televisions were amply placed all over the walls as well.

It wasn’t long before our food was brought to us. Larger than life onion rings and a generous amount of fresh cut fries almost camouflaged our veggie burger and cheese burger. The veggie burger was full of flavor, and extremely cheesy. Taking a bite of my hubby’s burger, the high quality beef sans antibiotics and hormones was obvious. Our sides did

not disappoint and the fresh flavors of the onion ring made it clear that these were never frozen products.

If I had to pick my one disappointment, it would likely be that I didn’t’ save room in my tummy for a shake, malt, sundae or float. Until next time BurgerFi Tuscaloosa.

BurgerFi Tuscaloosa is located in Suite 510 in the Shoppes at Legacy Park and opens daily at 11:00 a.m.

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TRILLIUM BREWING COMPANY MONTES ALPHA // CUTTING TILES DOUBLE IPA CARMENÈRE// CHILE I I 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, orange, and some floral and herbal notes like pine and something like

t’s composed of 90% Carmenère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

According to the tasting notes, the grape vine’s leaves that are closest to the grape bunches are removed during the growing season to leave them totally exposed. This is said to achieve “even ripening and good levels of acidity and phenolic potential.”

From the bottle: 12 months in French oak barrels lend complexity and toasted aromas that pair very well with the fruity characteristics of the Carmenère.

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.

For more information about this wine, check out the Montes Wines website.

Montes Alpha Carmenère Reviewed I tasted the 2013 vintage of Montes Alpha Carmenère and let it stand in the glass for several minutes before tasting.

Decanting is recommended for 30 minutes, per the wine’s tasting notes.

Appearance Deep ruby red in the glass, this wine does let some red reflections come through.

It is a leggy red, with numerous thick legs that fell at different time frames.

Aroma When I first poured this wine, I immediately noted a bold jammy blackberry aroma.

After letting the wine sit in the glass I leaned in for a second sniff. Upon doing so, I picked up more notes of blackberry but with a spicy twist.

Taste The wine’s taste was complex and enjoyable with a dual approach.

First there was a combination of red and black fruits on the palate.

Following that were secondary notes of coffee and allspice along with a little bit of oak.

Mouthfeel and Tannins Montes Alpha Carmenère had a soft mouthfeel with just a light dryness noted. Tannins were present, round and balanced nicely with the wine’s flavors.

Finish The wine’s finish was medium to long.

There was also a nice transition from the flavors to the dryness of the tannins. The tannins lingered all over the palate.

Overall Opinion Being the first 90% Carmenère I’ve reviewed I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. However, I found the wine to be quite enjoyable. It presented itself as well crafted, complex and balanced.

I also discovered a bit of coffee and toast along with a good spicy sting in the nose.

Montes Alpha Carmenère alcohol content 14.5% by volume, per the bottle.

All in all, an enjoyable and long lasting aroma that led me to expect dark fruit forward flavors.

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I liked that the various components of the wine complimented and balanced each other well.

Montes Alpha Carmenère price $19.99.

Suggested Food Pairing Montes Alpha suggests “red meats, Chinese beef and vegetables, pork chops, spaghetti with Bolognese sauce, lamb chops and mushroom ravioli.”

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GROUND TURKEY RECIPES Our family has recently made the switch from ground beef to ground turkey. With ground beef more than $2 a pound, we had basically quit eating hamburger for quite some time. On a recent trip to the grocery store I noticed that ground turkey was HALF the price of ground beef, about $1 a pound.

I decided to give it a try, and our family loved the ground turkey. Honestly, you can't even tell the difference in taste, and it is very low fat. There is almost no fat to remove from your pan. Here are some recipes our family adapted to our tastes: TURKEY CHILI 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 lb. ground turkey 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1-2 tbsp. chili powder 1 28-oz. can of crushed tomatoes 1 15-oz. can of black beans, drained 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 can corn (optional)

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 11:00am3:00am//www.cookout.com CountryPride Restaurant 3501 Buttermilk Rd // 554.0215 | www.ta.travelcenters.com Breakfast 24 hours. Lunch and Dinner buffet.

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

TURKEY LASAGNA 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. ground turkey 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup onions, chopped 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can tomatoes, chopped, reserve liquid 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 2 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 8 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 (12-oz.) carton cottage or Ricotta cheese 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded In a large skillet, cook onion, garlic, and turkey in oil until turkey is cooked through.

Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook lasagna noodles according to directions on package.

Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Spoon 1/3 sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles. Spoon cottage or Ricotta cheese over noodles.

Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese on top of cottage cheese. Spoon 1/3 sauce over cheese, top with remaining noodles, and then spoon remaining sauce over noodles.

Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

Serves 8.

TURKEY BURGERS 1 lb. fresh ground turkey 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 lemon, juice of 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. soy sauce

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 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 Sun10:30-8pm 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

Central Mesa 523-7738// 519 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa Mon-Thur 11am-10pm Friday-Sat 11am-11pm Sunday: 10am-3pm 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

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 Pastor's Kitchen 2910 5th St, Northport//553-2320 Mon-Fri 10:30am-2pm, 4:30–9pm Sat 10:30am-8pm Closed Sun 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 Mon-Wed 11am–9pm Thur-Sat 11am–10pm Sun 11am–9pm www.tacomamaonline.com

FINE DINING

301 Bistro (Was L&N Train Station) 301 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa //764-1395 Casual Dining, Full Bar and Beer Garden Mon-Sat 4–11PM Sun 11am-9pm | www.301bistro.com 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. 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 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 Maki Fresh 759-2555//1530 Mcfarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa//Mon-Sun 11am–9pm Asian chain serving maki, rice bowls, tempura, sliders & more.

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.

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

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

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

Rock 'n Roll Sushi 469-9060//2229 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa Mon-Thur 11am-9pm Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 12-9pm

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2321 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa//409-8344 Mon-Thur 10am–10pm Fri-Sat 10am–12am Sun 10am-10pm | www.fuzzystacoshop.com

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

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

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3380 McFarland Blvd - Northport//330-0919//www.lostarascos.com

El Mariachi 3520 McFarland Blvd E |Tuscaloosa // 409-8585

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

Combine turkey, bread crumbs, and onion in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, stir together remaining ingredients. Using hands, work sauce into turkey mixture. Form into 6 patties and fry or grill. Serves 6.

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

In a large soup pan, cook onion, pepper, celery, and turkey in oil until turkey is cooked through. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, and oregano, and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add corn and simmer for 10 more minutes. Serves 6.

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LaGran Fiesta 9770 Hwy 69 S // 345.8871 La Fiesta Mexican Grill 6521 AL-69, Tuscaloosa// 345-8580 Mon-Thur 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm Sun 11am-9pm Los Calientes Mexican Grill 3429 McFarland Blvd E // 553.1558

ITALIAN

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 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

La Fiesta Mexican Grill 345-8580//6521 AL-69, Tuscaloosa Mon-Thur 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm Sun 11am-9pm

Animal Butter 710-5455// 2217 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa// Tue-Sat 11am–10pm Sun 11am–9pm Monday Closed | www.animalbutterinc.com

Los Tarascos (2 locations) 110 Skyland Blvd E - Tuscaloosa//553-8896 NEW LOCATION

Avenue Pub 405 23rd Avenue // Tuscaloosa

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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.

Chicken Salad Chick The Shoppes at Midtown & Essex Square, Northport www.chickensaladchick.com Dat's Good 333-4663// 4300 AL-13, Northport Specializes in Catfish, Hot Wings,and BBQ Tue-Sat 10am-9pm Closed Sun & Mon www.facebook.com/DatsGoodBBQ

A wonderful selection of Greek foods SPORTS GRILL Baumhower's Wings of Tuscaloosa (2 Locations) 500 Harper Lee Drive | catering-Pick-up Tuscaloosa //556.5858 4251 Courtney Dr, Tuscaloosa // 556-5658 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 10:30am11:00pm | order.burgerfi.com/menu/tuscaloosa Billy's Sports Grill Historic Downtown Northport // 879.2238 Mon through Wed from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thurs through Sat from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sun from 10:30 a.m. till 9 p.m. (Sunday Brunch 10:30am-3pm).

Dave’s Dogs 1701 McFarland Blvd E | University Mall // 722.2800

Buffalo Wild Wings 2710 McFarland Blvd. East | Tuscaloosa // 523.0273 Sports grille with TVs galore. Diverse beer and wine, full bar

Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 391.0575 www.fiveguys.com

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.

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

Hooter’s 5025 Oscar Baxter Dr | Next to Jameson Inn // 758.3035 www.hooters.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 MonThu: 11am - 10pm | Fri - Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Innisfree Irish Pub 1925 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199 Mugshots Grill & Bar 511 Greensboro Ave // 391.0572//Great burgers. Full service bar.

Open late. | www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com

Hooligan’s 1915 University Blvd // 759.2424 From hamburgers to hummus. Open daily 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Walton's 915 Patriot Pkwy, Tuscaloosa//752-1693 Wings and much more Mon-Sat 9am-10pm Closed Sun | waltonstuscaloosa.com

The Kitchen 2322 4th St, Tuscaloosa//331-4731 Tue-Fri 8am–3pm Sat-Sun 9am-9pm Closed Sunday

Wilhagan’s 2209 4th St | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 366.0913

Madear’s 1735 Culver Road // 343.7773 Mon–Fri 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 2nd & 3rd Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

Mae's Southern Cafe 710-5488//4419 hwy 43 n suite 5, Northport Tue-Sat 11am–7pm Sun-10:30pm–12am Sun 11am-6pm Mon12AM–8PM

WingZone 1241 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 342.2473

Metro Diner 464-9428//1800 McFarland Blvd E #404 Tuscaloosa Sun-Thur 7am–8pm Fri-Sat 7am–9pm | www.metrodiner.com

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

Miss Dots 1715 University Blvd, Tuscaloos Mon-Sun 11am-9pm | www.lovemissdots.com

Bama BBQ & Grill 3380 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 333.9816

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 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.m-9p.m., FridaySaturday 11a.m.-10p.m. Sunday Brunch 11a.m.-2p.m.

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 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 1800 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa// 344-6444 Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Sun 11am-8pm 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 Zoe’s Kitchen 312 Merchants Walk // 344.4450

BARBEQUE

CRAFT BEER | WINE | BARCADE | GROWLERS

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.

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q 469-2060//305 21st Ave, Tuscaloosa Sun-Thur 11am-9pm Fri-Sat 9am-10pm | www.facebook.com/ JNNTuscaloosa Hoo's Q 345-6400 101 15th St E, Tuscaloosa//Mon-Sun 10am-9pm | www.hoosbbq.com Moe's Original BBQ 2101 University Blvd. // 752.3616 Mon–Sat 11am - 10pm | Bar service Mon-Sat 2am and Fri -3am | Kitchen closes at 10pm Pottery Grill (2 locations) Highway 11 | Cottondale // 554.1815 3420 Alabama 69 | Northport // 333.5848 Menu: thepotterygrill.com Tee’s Ribs and Thangs 1702 10th Avenue // 366.9974 |11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily STEAKS Logan’s Roadhouse 1511 Skyland Blvd | next to Sams // 349.3554 Steaks, ribs and spirits Longhorn Steakhouse 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 345-8244 #412 Nick's In the Sticks 4018 Culver Rd | Tuscaloosa // 758.9316 A long-time Tuscaloosa tradition. Good steaks at a reasonable price Try a Nicodemus if you have a designated driver.

Outback Steakhouse 5001 Oscar Baxter Dr // 759.9000

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R. Davidson Chophouse 2330 4th St. /Downtown Tuscaloosa/ 205.614.8782 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

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 Catfish Heaven 2502 21st St, Tuscaloosa// 752-7222 Mon-Sat 11am-7:30pm Closed Sun Steamers on The Strip 1301 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa//750-0203 Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 11am-5pm | www.steamersonthestrip.net 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

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

DELICATESSEN

Honeybaked Ham Company 421 15th St. E // 345.5508 //www.honeybaked.com Jason’s Deli 2300 McFarland Blvd // 752.6192 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 Express Cafe 205 University Blvd. East // 758.2455// www.newkscafe.com Sun–Wed 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Thurs–Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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 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 Open daily. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | www.surinofthailand.com

Mr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking & Oriental Market 514 14th St. | In the Oz Music shopping center // 343.6889 // Open Sun - Thu 11am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 11am - 9:30pm

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

New China Fun 4213 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa//553-2435 Mon-Thur 11am–9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am–10:30pm Sun 12–9:30PM

Five Java Coffee, fresh juices, smoothies and treats from Mary's Cakes.

Open Monday - Saturday at 7am; 9am on Sundays

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

Heritage House 700 Towncenter | Northport // 758.0042 Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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.

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

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 Dunkin' Donuts 2520 Stillman Blvd. |Tuscaloosa// 349.3400 McCorvey Dr. | Tuscaloosa // 348.4041 | www.dunkindonuts.com Frutta Bowls 752-3293//2531 University Blvd Suite 110 Mon-Sun 7am–9pm | www.fruttabowls.com

California Underground 13552 Highway 43, Northport | 339.8660

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.

Chuck E. Cheese's Midtown Village, 500, Tuscaloosa St//979-3420 Mon-Thur 11am-9pm Fri-11am-10pm Sat-9am-10pm

Smoothie King (2 locations) 415 15th Street | Tuscaloosa // 349.1721 1403 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 462.3664

Firehouse Subs 1130 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 248.0680

TCBY (2 Locations) 2304 Mcfarland Blbd | Meadowbrook Shopping Center // 349.4661 2 Mcfarland Blvd | Northport | Essex Shopping Center // 758.6855

Hungry Howie’s (4 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 Little Caesars Pizza 1414 10th Ave // 366.2220 | www.littlecaesars.com (Second location) 5980 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa// 331-8150

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Lee Palace 6521 Highway 69 S // 391.9990 / Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880

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iss Petunia is such a gorgeous young lady! Her beauty helped her earn her sweet name, and she is about a year-and-a-half old. She came to us with five beautiful kittens, and they stayed in foster care until the kittens were old enough to come to our cat shelter. At this time she is still in foster care, but available for adoption. Petunia is a little shy, but when she warms up to you, she is affectionate, loves to be petted, and is very playful. She is negative for FIV and FeLK, is current on vaccinations, and is spayed.

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Hope does have too much energy for an apartment, and she will require a fenced-in yard. She seems to do well with other dogs and should be fine with children 12 and up, just not younger because she is still a bit jumpy. We have started on her crate training. Hope is up-to-date on her vet care, is spayed, is heartworm negative, and is microchipped. She is on heartworm and flea/ tick prevention.

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ruce Willis hasn’t made a good movie since “A Good Day to Die Hard” (2013), and the fifth entry in his popular “Die Hard” film franchise qualified as no great shakes. Lately, he has been making low-budget, conventional, straightto-video releases where he plays either a supporting role or a villain.

Thoroughly disposable best, these straight-to-video thrillers are only marginally entertaining, and Willis rarely does anything that he hasn’t done before. Best known for writing the forgettable Bruce Willis crime comedy “Cop-Out,” freshman writer & director Mark Cullen has given the “Die Hard” star his best action comedy in years. Reportedly, “Once Upon a Time in Venice” enjoyed a short-lived theatrical run in June 2017, and then landed on home video the following month. Clever, colorful, action-oriented, featuring gorgeous scenery and an ensemble of quirky characters, this entertaining but formulaic detective yarn ranks as Willis’ best film in years. Cast as a former policeman whose career ended in disgrace, Bruce Willis is Steve Ford, the only private eye in California’s Venice Beach. Mind you, Ford doesn’t dress like a gumshoe.

He cavorts about as if he were a tourist without a care in the world.

He totes around a skateboard more often than he wields a firearm. Steve Ford barely resembles his “Die Hard” protagonist John McClane. In “Once Upon a Time in Venice,” Ford survives strictly by his wits and his street smarts to dodge the bad guys and their bullets. Those same bad guys spend more time knocking him down than he does knocking them down. Sometimes, Steve Ford finds himself on the wrong end of the gun.

Sympathetic but vulnerable, Ford conducts his affairs more like either James Garner’s Jim Rockford or Tom Selleck’s Thomas Magnum. A blast to watch from start to finish, “Once Upon a Time in Venice” has some potentially offensive material, primarily profanity and nudity either live or etched as graffiti. Like both “Shooter” and “John Wick,” “Once Upon a Time in Venice” concerns Steve Ford’s search for his Jack Russell terrier that Mexican cartel drug dealers have abducted and his indefatigable efforts to recover his doggie.

“Once Upon a Time in Venice” is told from the perspective of Steve Ford’s inexperienced partner,

John (Thomas Middleditch of “The Campaign”), who is still working on getting his private detective’s license. Until he does, he tracks down the people that Ford’s clients are paying him to find, and then Ford takes over and occasionally suffers rough stuff at their hands. Initially, Ford is searching for a missing Samoan lady, Nola (Jessica Gomes of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”), when her two hot-tempered Samoan brothers surprise the two of them in bed together. Naturally, they leap to the wrong conclusion about Steve and try to kill him. Our hero eludes them, diving out of two-story window, plunging into a swimming pool where he keeps a pistol stashed, and makes his getaway on a skateboard. The two brothers follow in hot pursuit as Steve careens through the streets of Venice in his birthday suit with a gun.

Eventually, Steve takes refuge in the home of another unhappy client, Tino (Adrian Martinez of “Focus”), who has been begging him to recover his stolen car. Steve tracks the car down to the house of Spyder (Jason Momoa of “Bullet to the Head”), who handles drugs for the Mexican cartel in Venice Beach. Steve bluffs his way into Spyder’s pad with a couple of pizzas and then asks to use the bathroom. Slipping out of the bathroom window, he sneaks into the garage where Tino’s car has been made over into a gangbanger’s ride. When he tries to start it, Steve has trouble, and the gangbangers come after him blasting away with their pistols as he drives through the garage and peels off down the street.

By the time Steve returns the car to Tino, the vehicle is wrecked, the

body work crumpled like tin foil and the windows starred with bullet holes.

Later, we learn that Steve pitches in to help his destitute sister, Katey (Famke Janssen of “GoldenEye”) and her daughter, Taylor (Emily Robinson of “Broken Vows”), because her husband has abandoned them to find himself in India. Steve lets Taylor keep his white Jack Russell terrier Buddy at nights and cavorts about with him during the day. At one point, two beach junkies burglarize Katey’s house, stealing Taylor’s X-Box, stereo, and television. They also seize Buddy, too. An infuriated Steve learns that they gave everything to Spyder for drugs. Steve sits down with Spyder, gets the crapola beaten out of him for stealing Tino’s car, and then learns

that Spyder’s former squeeze, Lupe (Stephanie Sigman of “Spectre”) has not only stolen Buddy but also Spyder’s cocaine. Steve must pay Spyder $4-thousand to get Buddy back. Meantime, Steve juggles another case involving a graffiti artist painting sexually explicit pictures on Lou Jewison’s apartments. Lou (Adam Goldberg of “Saving Private Ryan”) has several Chinese buyers lined-up to buy the apartments from him, but the deal may founder unless Steve can stop the graffiti artist. Writer & director Mark Cullen does a slick job of integrating these stories and the plight of surfboard manufacturer, Dave (John Goodman of “Atomic Blonde”), whose wife plans to take everything from him in a divorce settlement. During his desperate search for Lupe, who has hidden Buddy in a motel infested with transvestite hookers, Steve must contend with a brawny cross-dresser who could wrestle alligators.

Mark Cullen surrounds Bruce Willis with some unforgettable characters and never lets the momentum flag in this rambunctious 94-minute thriller.

The naked skateboard chase and the the motel scenes where Buddy is held captive are the hilarious highlights of this amusing actioncomedy. Ken Davitian of “Borat” has a scene-stealing turn as a ruthless Russian loan shark. Altogether, “Once Upon a Time in Venice” never takes itself seriously, and Willis excels at playing the trouble-prone private eye hero who loves man’s best friend.

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THE BEST HEALTH ITEMS TO DONATE TO HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS—AND HOW TO DO IT The devastating natural disaster in Houston has stripped people of these basic necessities.

Hurricane Harvey has been classified as one of the worst storms in American history, with some 30,000 people in need of shelter, and another 450,000 qualifying for federal assistance. Amid the devastating wreckage of the storm (the damage is estimated to cost up to $90 billion), it’s easy to forget about all the basic necessities so many Harvey victims are currently lacking, from soap and Band-Aids to diapers and clean underwear. But of course, these little, everyday things are essential for health and hygiene. Here are four types of items people in Houston desperately need—and how you can help provide them.

Toiletries Matthew 25: Ministries brought first aid items and personal care kits (among other supplies) to Houston this week, and the disaster relief organization is asking for more basic necessities, including bandages and gauze, shampoo, toilet paper, sponges, and hand sanitizer. There are donation drop-off locations in Kentucky and Ohio, or you can donate a monetary gift online.

Diapers The Texas Diaper Bank is distributing diapers and pull-ups for babies, as well as adult diapers for disabled individuals and seniors affected

by Harvey. You can order from the organization's Amazon Wish List, coordinate a diaper drive, or send your own boxes directly to the San Antoniobased charity. You can also make a financial donation here.

Houston—highlighted the dire need for a piece of clothing we often forget to donate: “I’m going to ask you for what we really need, because this is not a community that needs things to be pretty or wrapped in a bow. We need underwear."

Let's talk underwear! #realtalk #Harvey Here are three ways to give NEW (still in package) underwear.

Please keep in mind that we need a variety of sizes for men, women, boys, and girls, including XXL. 1. https://www.amazon.com/gp/ registry/wishlist/2O89ZX93OGCSU/ ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 2. Collect new, packaged underwear and mail it to the address below. It’s our local Hillel and they are collecting for us.

This is a really great neighborhood or school project. If you’re purchasing, we recommend Hanes or Fruit of the Loom. UFE doesn’t process or give out anything but underwear!

Undies for Everyone 1700 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77005 3. Give cash and Undies for Everyone will purchase wholesale: https:// secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ uFpr61ITEItxPeN4Lo9zpA The organization Undies for Everyone is accepting financial donations for the purchase of wholesale underpants to distribute in Houston, or you can order from the organization's Amazon Wish List. "It's really a dignity issue.

It's about smelling. It's about not getting clean. It's about not getting rashes," says Brown. ""I think we all know underwear is something we take for granted until we don’t have it."

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Medicine Groups like Americares are bringing life-saving drugs and medical supplies to people in shelters who need them.

Think insulin for diabetics, asthma and blood pressure medications, as well as tetanus vaccines. You can contribute to their efforts here.

In a video on Facebook yesterday, social worker and Rising Strong author Brené Brown, PhD—who is volunteering at NRG Stadium in

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BIRMINGHAM

 Sunday, Sep 17

Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Mary J. Blige

 Friday, Sep 15

The Alabama Theatre//Tedeschi Trucks

 Saturday, Sep 16

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre//Chris Stapleton

 Sunday, Sept 17

Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Mary J. Blige Saturn//Deer Tick Iron City//Hanson

 Tuesday, Sep 19

Workplay Theatre//Dirty dozen Brass Band

 Wednesday, Sep 20

Lyric Theatre//Mary Chapin Carpenter

NASHVILLE

 Tuesday, Sep 19

Workplay Theatre//Dirty Dozen Brass Band

 Wednesday, Sep 20

Lyric Theatre//Mary Chapin Carpenter

 Friday, Sep 22

Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Disney On Ice Sloss Furnaces//Gary Clark Jr. Legacy Arena the the BJCC//Black Jacket Symphony

 Monday, Sep 25

Saturn//ZZ Ward

 Saturday, Sep 26

Sozo Trading Co//Passport to Uganda Iron City//Kesha Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Young the Giant with Cold War Kids

 Friday, Sep 29

Uptown at the BJCC//School House Rock Live

 Sunday, Sep 31

Margarita Grill//Taco Tailgate Party Zydeco//Afroman w/ Neutral Snap

 Sunday, Sep 10

City winery Nashville//Lee Brice & Friends

 Thursday, Sep 14

Ascend Amphitheater//Van Morrison Ryman Auditorium//UB40 Legends Ali, Astro & Mickey

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Ryman Auditorium//Little Big Town

 Saturday, Sep 16

Schermerhorn Symphony Center//Nashville Symphony Wildhorse Saloon//Hanson

 Monday, Sep 18

Ascend Amphitheater//Depeche Mode

 Tuesday, Sep 19

Ryman Auditorium//Kaleo

 Wednesday, Sep 20

Ryman Auditorium//NSAI 50 Years of Song

 Friday, Sep 22

Ryman Auditorium//Sylvan Esso

 Saturday, Sep 23

 Friday, Sept 1

Ryman Auditorium//Mary Chapin Carpenter

The Alabama Theatre//Anthony Hamilton

 Thursday, Sept 7

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre//Lady Antebellum

 Saturday, Sep 9

The Alabama Theatre//Bill Burr

 Sunday, Sep 24

Marathon Music Works//Big Boi Ryman Auditorium//Andrew Peterson Schermerhorn Symphony Center//Rhiannon Giddens

 Wednesday, Sep 12

 Monday, Sep 25

The Alabama Theatre//Tedeschi Trucks Band

3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill//Billy Currington

Saturn//David Cook

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City Winery Nashville//Chris Knight

 Friday, Sep 29

First Tennessee Park//Kings of Leon Ryman Auditorium//Boz Scaggs

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center//Kenny Loggins & Nashville Symphony Ryman Auditorium//Trevor Noah

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Tabernacle//The Cranberries

 Friday, Sep 15

City Winery//Ray Wylie Hubbard

 Saturday, Sep 16

Atlanta Symphony Hall// UB40 Legends Ali, Astro & Mickey Fabulous Fox Theatre//Lalah Hathaway & Avery Sunshine

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The Masquerade//Front 242

 Friday, Sep 22

Cobb Energy Performing Arts//The Temptation & Four Tops

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Verizon Amphitheatre//Carl Black

 Tuesday, Sep 26

Tabernacle//The War On Drugs

 Wednesday, Sep 27

Atlanta Symphony Hall//Indigo Girls

Ryman Auditorium//Harry Styles

 Friday, Sep 29

 Wednesday, Sep 27

Verizon Amphitheatre//Thomas Rhett Lakewood Amphitheatre//Jack Johnson

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 Tuesday, Sep 26

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre//Chris Stapleton

Schermerhorn Symphony Center//Trey Anastasio

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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

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Across 1. Portuguese man ____ (venomous jellyfish) 5. "___ Gay" (WWII bomber) 10. Kitchen gadget brand 14. It may be tall 15. "Just like the ones ___ to know" 16. Angelina's co-star in "Salt" 17. Booming 19. "Fur Is Dead" gp.

20. Subtle absorption 21. Entangle 22. Barn dances 26. Movado competitor 30. Affirmed or Assault 34. Kind of guard 35. Community service org.

36. Britney Spears' "____ Slave 4 U" 37. Icy satellite of Jupiter 39. ____ Surprise Egg (Ferraro confection) 42. Kyushu volcano 43. Prime letters?

47. Bullet casing 48. MLB team with the most ALCS wins 51. Type of pudding 52. Lamb, notably 54. "La Traviata," e.g.

57. Rouses from sleep 62. 17th-century physician Francesco 63. Really funny 66. Parts of intestines 67. Causing goosebumps 68. Annoying spots 69. Col.'s superior 70. Parcel of land 71. Picnic side dish

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25. Not strong 26. Atlantic or Pacific 27. Timid 28. The Jetson boy 29. Sentimental stuff 31. Roller coaster and bumper cars 32. Fuse, as ore 33. Premature 38. Arctic sea birds 40. Warren Beatty/Dustin Hoffman flop 41. FDR home loan gp.

44. Mermaid's milieu 45. She played Laurie Partridge 46. Of the Far East 49. Kind of photo 50. Code-breaking grp.

53. Not dry, as a wine 54. Not a dup.

55. Brazilian soccer star 56. Eve's garden 58. Optima and Soul 59. Song of Sol. preceder 60. Nursemaid dog of literature 61. Dispatched 63. Worked (up) 64. "So's ___ old man!"

65. Toledo Mrs.

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W Pleasure options could call out to you over the week ahead, especially if you’ve been busy on the home front. After a period of hard work, you might prefer to do something more relaxing that can act as a restorative and boost your spirits. This week, someone you don’t see often could unexpectedly show up on your doorstep, and this could be an excuse for a get-together or grand outing. By the weekend, you may feel like chilling in more low-key ways.

There’s a focus on your home zone, so the coming weeks could offer a chance to get your place looking shipshape and fabulous. This might involve removing clutter, redecorating, or reorganizing, all of which you’ll take in stride. The midweek full moon could bring one family issue to a head, so stand back and resist the temptation to get involved if you can. Things should be much more settled within a few days, making it easier to choose a course of action.

It looks like the coming weeks are going to be very busy, especially when it comes to general administrative tasks, writing, research, and online activities. This can also prove very rewarding and bring many opportunities to get your message out to the world and market your goods and services. With lively Mercury turning direct, you’ll still need to look out for mixed messages and potential snafus until the end of the week, when things begin to return to normal.

You could decide it’s time for some cost-cutting measures, because the focus on your sector of money and values is enhanced over the coming days. This can be an opportunity to take stock, but this is best done after the midweek full moon, which could encourage you to throw caution to the wind and make a decision to splurge on something you feel you need. In the days ahead, you might realize you made a mistake, so keep the receipts and paperwork just in case.

You’ll feel truly in your element this week as the cosmic focus zeros in on your sign, encouraging you to enjoy being you. This is not the time to hold back but to openly express you needs, wishes, desires - and opinions, of course. But it might be wise to refrain from committing to an idea or opportunity until the weekend or early next week, when the stellar landscape will be much more stable. You’ll also have a clearer idea of what’s what.

The emphasis falls on a quieter, more spiritual sector of your chart, so the cosmos is encouraging you to slow down and pace yourself over this and coming weeks. This is your chance to find balance and restore a sense of calm. But to do so, you might need to resolve and release issues that have been going on for some time. It’s your chance to clear the slate and refuel, and both are necessary if you’re to make progress over the coming months.

Watch out for mixed messages that could add a touch of confusion to a developing bond or friendship. It might be easy to read more into a conversation or gesture than is there, which could prove embarrassing. However, if you can avoid making promises, having too many expectations, or putting this person on a pedestal, you might be able to avoid any hitches. By the end of the week, your perspective will be much more down to earth and you’ll feel much more grounded.

The focus in the coming weeks is on your sector of goals and career, which could put you firmly in the spotlight. You could be quite competitive when it comes to grabbing key opportunities or applying for jobs. Take your time making decisions early in the week, when some fluctuating influences could cause misunderstandings. Bide your time and read the fine print to understand exactly what you’re getting into. You’ll likely feel confident enough to make a choice by the weekend.

If you haven’t had a vacation all summer, the coming weeks could see you making some travel arrangements. With feisty Mars entering your sector of exploration early this week, you might be eager to get away from it all and relax in different surroundings.

Also, be careful when organizing your itinerary or traveling from place to place, as Mercury will be changing direction and there is also a dreamy full moon. Confusion or misunderstandings could cause a wrong turn.

This week and coming weeks could encourage you to make deepseated changes that mark a turning point for you. At the same time, the present focus could also see you looking into money matters with a view toward streamlining your present situation and getting a better return on investments. But go easy if you need to make a major purchase, as you may not get as great a deal as you think. Wait a few days before you commit. You could change your mind.

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Interactions could be busier and more intense over the coming days and weeks. With feisty Mars also moving through your sector of relating, you might be more proactive and willing to resolve issues that may have lingered on for far too long now. Things could get quite excitable around the time of the full moon, so go easy.

Avoid doing or saying anything that you might regret later. If in doubt, leave it for another time when you’re more settled.

You may have a lot to do, but you could find much of the week rather distracting. It might be best to test the waters before making any commitments or promises, especially if they’re important. Something could occur that would mean you’re unable to follow through. And with a full moon in Pisces midweek, emotions could also come to the fore, which might make it harder to know what’s best. Ease into the flow and you’ll fare much better by the weekend.

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WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA MILLER WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY IN OCTOBER T

he Arts Council will host an exhibit of the photography of Brenda Miller at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center Oct. 6-27, 2017. Featured in The Arts Council Gallery, the display will be titled “Threes.” A reception honoring the artist will take place on Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. during First Friday. The exhibit will consist of 33 photographs in eleven themes in series of threes.

UA

Theatre & Dance Confronts Harsh Realities with We are Proud to Present…

UA Theatre & Dance will open their doors at the Allen Bales Theatre to present a work of dramatic and social importance in We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915. A long title with large themes of timely intensity, We Are Proud to Present… runs September 25-29 at 7:30PM & October 1 at 2:00PM and 7:30PM and is a dramatic-comedy of the Herero and Namaqua genocide that took place in modern day Namibia between 1904 and 1907, almost a century ago.

Largely considered the first genocide of the 20th century, this act of racial violence occurred when the German Empire seized the tribal lands of the Herero, Nama and San people. The tribes rebelled and the response by the German Empire resulted in the deaths of over 65,000 native people.

The play deals with the horror of this event by showing it through a group of actors who are putting together a presentation that attempts to tell the sad tale.

During their first rehearsal the performers respond to the difficult themes of their presentation and soon personal conflicts begin to appear. As the rehearsal continues, all of the actors are overcome with terrible feelings, building toward a climax that leaves the actors and the

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audience changed.

“We Are Proud to Present… addresses several difficult themes and topics that can be related to modern conversations.” According to director Elizabeth Kirkland, a 2nd year directing graduate student “The time to have these conversations is now, even if they are uncomfortable to discuss.”

“Atoning for the damage done to indigenous people is something I feel strongly about.” Says Kirkland, “The Herero people did receive an apology from Germany, after nearly 100 years, but negotiations on reparations have been slow. Finally, the silence is being broken about the genocide of the Herero and Nama people.”

Tickets are $10 for all performances.

They are available in RowandJohnson Hall at the ticket office in the front lobby, by phone at (205) 3483400 or online at ua.tix.com.

Photographer Brenda Miller is captivated by shapes, textures and patterns. These characteristics appear in her favorite subjects to photograph including architecture, landscapes and abstracts. From country roads to city blocks, she enjoys her journeys as much as the destinations.

While her previous two solo exhibits each had a single theme, for this collection the artist desired to further stretch the dual challenge of multiple themes and diverse formats. She settled on three, which was an appropriate, odd number of images for each set while allowing overall subject breadth.

“For ‘Threes,’ I started in the summer of 2016 by creating a list of approximately 50 possible subject themes with the goal of narrowing the list to 10-12. This was something

fun to think about, especially while cycling, which I find meditative. While several subthemes were always definite, others would be scratched out and replaced with spontaneous inspirations. I also wanted most of the images to be new,” stated Miller.

Miller narrowed down the list and planned the required destinations for the images yet to capture. In 2017, she traveled around the South between San Antonio, Texas to the west and Beaufort, S.C. to the east.

Some of her subject matter, such as the Ruins and the Missions, were chosen because of their historical and architectural intrigue.

The Arts Council Gallery is open weekdays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. with free admission. Visit www.firstfridaytuscaloosa.com for a complete list of all First Friday participants and upcoming events.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Avenue in Downtown Tuscaloosa.

For more information about the CAC, The Arts Council or Bama Theatre, patrons should LIKE the Facebook page “The Arts Council – Bama Theatre – Cultural Arts Center” and follow tuscarts on Twitter. Call 205758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

For a full performance and event calendar, more information, and to sign up for a free newsletter, visit http://theatre.ua.edu.

About UA Theatre & Dance The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance (UA Theatre & Dance) became a unified department in 1979. For the past 34 years, UA Theatre & Dance has produced student and faculty directed, performed and designed work. UA Theatre & Dance cultivates the next generation of performing arts professionals through comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Visit theatre.ua.edu

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he players really played hard and competed well in this last game. The effort was really good.

The toughness, the competitive spirit that we had in the game to overcome adversity, all things that I was very, very encouraged by and pleased with and proud of. The execution play-in and play-out fundamentally was not what we want it to be, not what we need it to be. Certainly, (those things) lead to a lack of consistency, whether you're playing offense, defense or special teams. The fact of the matter is, we didn't make as many errors as they made in the game, which was probably the difference in the game, whether they were special teams or whatever you might want to call it.

So I think the major goal for us it is, focus on the importance of improvement between the first and second game, which is always something that I think every team has a great opportunity to maybe improve as much as any time all year long during that time.

Some injury update, Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis will be out for the year. Both of them have seasonending surgeries coming up. Rashaan Evans and Anfernee Jennings have what I would call significant injuries that won't be long term. We would just list them as questionable. So they will be day-to-day, but uncertain as to when they will be able to come back and play. We're hopeful that that will be sooner than later.

We're looking forward to coming back and playing at home. It's a great opportunity for our players. They love playing in Bryant Denny Stadium. Our fans are always very supportive. The passion, energy and enthusiasm is always something that's special in college football.

On another note, Mike Locksley, wide receivers coach and assistant offensive coordinator, family tragedy, his son (Meiko Locksley) was killed and I just want everybody to understand that our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike, (his wife) and the entire Locksley family over this tragedy. We're going to do everything we can to support Mike and his family during this time of tragedy.

Fresno State, Jeff Tedford is one of the best coaches, I think, offensively, in the country. Was the head coach at Cal for many, many years. Won lots of games.

Went to lots of bowl games. Fresno returns lots of starters -- nine on offense, six on defense, a couple of specialists. Much, much improved team. They played really, really well and looked good in their opening game when they scored 66 points and shut the other team out. The quarterback is back. They've got a couple of good receivers. They've got good players on defense. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us and something that our players have to respond to, because this is a much, much improved team.

On the injuries at OLB providing opportunities for young players like Dylan Moses: When we lose two guys, the next two guys have to step up. It creates opportunities for others the program. We're going to have to take some of the younger players that we have and develop them more quickly. We lost these players.

They're both good players. They both made significant

improvement. They both played well in the game, but this is an opportunity for somebody else to step up and be able to play at a high level as well.

On Jalen Hurts' showing improvement in not bailing out of the pocket early: I think there were some times where he did a good job and stepped up and made some really good throws. There were other times where he instinctively maybe took off a little sooner than we would like. We're going to review those things with him on the film. In fact, we already have. Hopefully, we'll just get him to trust and believe in doing the things that he needs to do technically to execute the plays. Although! I thought his overall performance for the first game was pretty good. I thought some of the issues in the passing game were not quarterback-related totally. We had protection issues that were mental errors, not necessarily physical errors, which creates negative plays. When I'm talking about overall execution, that's one of the areas that I would be speaking of.

On the play of OTs Matt Womack and Jonah Williams: I think both guys did some very good things. I think overall our entire offensive line needs to be a little more physical. We need to finish blocks a little better.

There's a lot of little things that we can do better that we want to emphasize with all the players. So that is it going to be the emphasis. But it's not just the offensive line. It's every position on our team.

On the possibility that redshirt freshman Ben Davis will contribute at OLB: Well, we'll see. He's one of these guys as a young player who has the opportunity to show what he can do. This is a relatively new position for him. We're going to have a lot of competition at that position. We'll sort of see who develops and who can help us the most.

On Saban's film evaluation of how Jalen Hurts performed: Look, it was the first game. I'm not here to protect the player. I think he would tell you there's things that he could do better. I also think there were good plays that he made that we need to build on. I do think that there are some definitely some things that we could do better as coaches to help the players and that the players could do better to technically execute what they need to do so that we could make explosive plays. We had several opportunities to make explosive plays, and whether there was breakdown in protection or aborting the play too quickly, we weren't able to make those plays. When you do that, you leave a lot of money on the table. I don't think, by field position and the opportunities that we had in this game, we could ever walk away saying we were satisfied with the points that we scored in this game. The guy who distributes the ball is the quarterback, so we're all responsible for that. We just need to do a better job of executing overall as an offensive team. I've said this many times before, if the guys around you are not doing a good job, quarterback is a tough position to play. We all need to improve and that's what our focus is going to be on this week.

On the performance of placekicker Andy Pappanastos: We don't ever expect anybody to miss a field goal, but we know Andy's accuracy inside of 40 yards is very very good. He made all of those. A couple of longer ones he didn't make. We think he's capable of being

even more consistent than maybe what he was in that particular game. We don't want to miss any. But we're also going to be very supportive and confident that if he hits the ball well, he can make all those field goals.

On the progress of Levi Wallace at left corner: There's been competition at that position between those two guys, he and Trevon (Diggs), for quite sometime. I think Levi, at this point, because he's been in system and he's been in the program a long time, understands the system, understands and can make adaptations.

I think he was a little more comfortable in the game, being a big game, the first game, all that. I think Trevon was a little nervous, a little anxious, (and) made a couple of mistakes early. But I think it's important that both of those guys can play well for us, and that's going to be our goal. But I thought that Levi did a really good job in the game.

On how Damien Harris played vs FSU: Damien played really well in the game, not only as a running back, not only when he had the ball, but he played really well without the ball and he played really well on special teams. Made a big play on special teams in blocking the punt. But was effective in other things he did on special teams as well. I was very encouraged and pleased with what he was able to do. When he's been healthy, he's been a very good player for us. I think it's important for us to get other players at that position to play at that level as well. That's certainly going to be our goal. Josh Jacobs may start practicing this week.

Still can't tell you whether he will be able to play in this game.

On if coaches prepare in fall camp for a rash of injuries: I think you always do that as a coach. I also think that you have to be careful that you're not robbing Peter to pay Paul when you start moving guys around. When you've got a tremendous amount of reps invested at one position, then you move him to another position and you don't have the same reps at that position, now you've created maybe two issues for yourself. I do think that there are guys on the team that do have position diversity that could move and play other positions, but I think we didn't just lose outside backers, we lost an inside backer, too. Mack (Wilson) could play outside backer. (Keith) Holcombe could play outside linebacker. But if we move them now, we've created another issue at another position. We have some young players we think (could contribute).

Obviously they don't have the experience. But we've played young players here before. We won a national championship with Minkah (Fitzpatrick) and Ronnie Harrison playing when they were freshmen. We feel like some of these guys can make a contribution and we need to develop confidence so that they have a good understanding of what's expected of them when the game comes.

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