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“Chevelle might not be considered one of the top acts in hard rock. The Chicagobased trio hasn’t had multiple platinum albums of bands like Disturbed or Shinedown, and doesn’t headline amphitheaters and arenas.”

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15 MOVIE REVIEWS 16 EVENTS

“These turkey pretzel bites are a fun treat to make for kids for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal or celebration. They are really easy and only take a couple ingredients and a few minutes to make.”

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7 NEEDTOBREATHE // REGGIE ALLEN

20 PUZZLEMANIA / EDITORIAL CARTOON

“Even after a heartfelt and energy-infused performance, the South Carolina ensemble isn’t done with Birmingham just yet. On Dec. 16, the boys will return for an acoustic set smack dab across the street at the equally historic Lyric Theatre.”

16 FRESH NEWS // BRAD FISCHER

“DCH Health System announces the launch of a donor breast milk program benefitting premature infants in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at DCH Regional Medical Center and Northport Medical Center.”

22 COMMUNITY ARTS // KEVIN LEDGEWOOD

“Works by Charlotte Wegrzynowski will be on display in The Arts Council Gallery at the

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CHEVELLE // THE NORTH CORRIDOR C

hevelle might not be considered one of the top acts in hard rock.

The Chicago-based trio hasn’t had multiple platinum albums of bands like Disturbed or Shinedown, and doesn’t headline amphitheaters and arenas.

But drummer Sam Loeffler isn’t complaining about where Chevelle is two decades and eight albums into the group’s career.

Chevelle’s previous album, 2014’s “La Gargola,” had the highest chart debut (No. 3) of any of its releases and it produced a No. 1 single on “Billboard” magazine’s Mainstream Rock chart in “Take Out the Gunman.”

Now “The North Corridor,” the group’s latest album, which debuted at No. 8 on “Billboard’s” Top 200 album chart, has produced another No. 1 Mainstream Rock single in “Joyride (Omen).”

And it’s apparent to Loeffler that the group is still gradually growing its audience. With a healthy collection of top 10 rock hits in its arsenal, the group is enjoying the kind of reliable success that should be sustainable for years to come.

“Probably the best way that we see that happening is at our live shows,” Loeffler said in a recent phone interview. “We see a lot more younger people, people that didn’t start out with us or even start out in the last two records, people that just found this (“La Gargola”) record or found (the 2011 album) ‘Hats Off to the Bull.’ I think that’s sort of proof that things are still connecting because I can look out and I can see people in their early 20s, people in their teens, people in their late 20s, plus the people that are in their 30s or 40s that have been here with us for a long time and are fans of rock music. So I definitely think these records are connecting with a new audience.

“In the same way they’re finding AC/ DC for the first time, they’re finding us as well,” he said. “That’s an incredible place to be.”

The group got off to a particularly strong start at the outset of its recording career. After releasing its first studio album, “Point #1” in 1999 on the small label Squint Records, Chevelle signed to Epic Records. The band’s first album

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for the label, 2002’s “Wonder What’s Next,” put the group on the hard rock map in a big way. Featuring the hit singles “The Red” and “Send The Pain Below,” the album sold more than one million copies.

The 2004 release “This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In),” came next and went gold while producing two more rock radio hits, “Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)” and “The Clincher.”

The next four albums, “Vena Sera” (2007), “Sci-Fi Crimes” (2009), “Hats Off to the Bull” and “La Gargola” didn’t match the sales of either of the first two major label albums But they achieved solid success, each selling several hundred thousand copies and adding several more top 10 rock radio hits to Chevelle’s resume.

Chevelle has continued to solidify its career while also pushing forward musically, trying to make each of its albums different and better than the last.

Getting these new dimensions into the music, though, was not easy when it came to “The North Corridor.”

Several factors made the project more challenging than recent albums – beginning with the songwriting, which is handled by Loeffler’s brother, singer/ guitarist Pete Loeffler.

“The main thing was we’re trying to write songs we haven’t written before – not just write songs he hadn’t written before, but also write something in a different vein than what he’s written before,” Loeffler said. “So while maybe there’s a certain melody that comes to mind right away, he didn’t want to necessarily use that melody. He wanted to use something totally different because he wants the songs to be not only different from other songs, but different from what we’ve done in the past. So that was probably his biggest reason for sort of it taking a long time that way.” The group, which also includes bassist Dean Bernardini, also had to deal with not having producer Joe Baressi available as early in the project as he had been in producing “Hats Off to the Bull” and “La Gargola.”

With the previous two albums, Baressi was present for pre-production and took an active role with the band in evaluating and refining songs. For “La Gargola,” Baressi felt three songs the

band brought in for the album were lacking and Loeffler ended up writing three new songs that strengthened that album.

For “The North Corridor,” the three band members had to do pre-production themselves and get Baressi to provide his input on the songs via the internet. It wasn’t ideal, Loeffler said, but everyone made it work.

“He probably would have liked to have gotten involved earlier than what he did, but it just wasn’t possible,” Loeffler said of Baressi. “He had some real family issues that he had to take care of. But he was still able to focus on the important stuff because we were still sending him demos. He just wasn’t sitting there with us, but he was still very, very much involved in not just from the demo perspective, but when obviously we were in the studio together, every single part of it.”

A change in the approach to recording also added some complications to the project. Rather than use Baressi’s studio, Chevelle decided to try a different facility, and Loeffler said this meant adjusting to a different environment and different studio personnel.

“It was probably unnecessary,” Loeffler said of the studio switch. “We probably could have just done it at Joe’s place.

But even Joe had recommended it. He was like ‘Let’s try something different and go somewhere else, and ultimately I think that it doesn’t make that much of a difference because the production of it is the production of it, and where you do it, I don’t think it makes a difference.”

In the end, “The North Corridor” came out well, and Chevelle got an album that introduces some new wrinkles.

Most obviously, it’s one of the band’s heaviest albums, with many songs employing fairly abrasive guitar tones and tempos ranging from deliberate and thick – as on “Door To Door Cannibals,” “Last Days” and “Joyride (Omen)” -- to fast and aggressive (“Enemies” and ”Warhol’s Showbiz”), with Pete Loeffler delivering some fierce vocals (especially on “Rivers” and “Young Wicked”). Still, the band builds enough hooks into the bracing sound to keep the songs plenty listenable. On a more subtle level, Loeffler noted, he used a variety of different drum setups (sometimes within the same song) to add rhythmic interest and left more room for guitar solos and instrumental parts.

The new songs should work well live, but Loeffler said Chevelle isn’t going overboard on playing its latest material as it plays a few shows to end the year.

“We’re trying to pick out some song we haven’t played in a long time without it being too deep a cut that people don’t remember it,” he said. “So you’ve got some singles, some really deep cuts, a couple of new songs. It is difficult, because at this point we’ve published 90-something songs probably. So we really have to pick out somewhere around 18 songs to play (for a headlining set). It gets pretty difficult to write a set list.

“It’s a good problem to have,” Loeffler concluded. “High class problems we call that.”

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NEWS CHAMBER MEMBERS ENJOY FUN NOVEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT BRYANT CONFERENCE CENTER Chamber of Commerce members came out to the Bryant Conference Center for November’s Business After Hours networking event, sponsored by the University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies.

In addition to enjoying a mashed potato bar, chicken tenders, brisket sliders, fruit and desserts, attendees also were eligible to win gift baskets and a pair of tickets to the University of Alabama’s final home football game.

Business After Hours attendees also took home Small Business Saturday swag including tote bags, posters, pet bandannas, pens, buttons and doormats. The event, scheduled for November 25, is sponsored by American Express and spotlights the importance of small businesses to communities.

ALABAMA CREDIT UNION & RQMS RAISE FUNDS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS Rock Quarry Middle School 7th graders did a penny drop to raise money to donate to hurricane victims. They raised over $1200!The school’s adopter, Alabama Credit Union, provided a donut party for the top three classes. Thanks, ACU, for teaching our children to give back! It is an important lesson to learn.

Todd Robbins of iHeartMedia and Angie Hughes of WVUA 23 at Business After Hours.

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TURKEY PRETZEL BITES

INDIANS PLAYING INDIAN

These turkey pretzel bites are a fun treat to make for kids for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal or celebration. They are really easy and only take a couple ingredients and a few minutes to make.

MULTICULTURALISM AND CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ART IN NORTH AMERICA BY MONIKA SIEBERT ABOUT THE BOOK

Ingredients: Pretzel twists Milk Duds or Rolos Reese's Pieces Candy corn Wilton Mini Candy Eyeballs Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. Place pretzel twists on parchment paper salted side down. Make sure all pretzels are facing same direction to make decorating easier.

The front of the turkey is the side of the pretzel that has the two rounded ends.

Place a Rolo or Milk Dud in the center of each pretzel. Either will work, it just takes a little longer for Milk Duds to soften in the oven.

Place baking sheet in the oven. Bake pretzels with Rolos for 1 minute or pretzels with Milk Duds for 3 minutes. Remove from oven.

Now it's time to decorate the turkeys. To each softened Rolo or Milk Dud, add two candy eyes for eyes and a Reese's Pieces (turned lengthwise) for the nose.

Place three candy corns along the back for the tail.

Let sit for a few minutes to harden. Placing them in the refrigerator will help them harden faster. Store in an airtight container.

That's it! Have fun, and enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Contemporary indigenous peoples in North America confront a unique predicament. While they are reclaiming their historic status as sovereign nations, mainstream popular culture continues to depict them as cultural minorities similar to other ethnic Americans. These depictions of indigenous peoples as “Native Americans” complete the broader narrative of America as a refuge to the world’s immigrants and a home to contemporary multicultural democracies, such as the United States and Canada. But they fundamentally misrepresent indigenous peoples, whose American history has been not of immigration but of colonization.

Monika Siebert’s Indians Playing Indian first identifies this phenomenon as multicultural misrecognition, explains its sources in North American colonial history and in the political mandates of multiculturalism, and describes its consequences for contemporary indigenous cultural production. It then explores the responses of indigenous artists who take advantage of the ongoing popular interest in Native American culture and art while offering narratives of the political histories of their nations in order to resist multicultural incorporation.

Each chapter of Indians Playing Indian showcases a different medium of contemporary indigenous art—museum exhibition, cinema, digital fine art, sculpture, multimedia installation, and literary fiction—and explores specific rhetorical strategies artists deploy to forestall multicultural misrecognition and recover political meanings of indigeneity. The sites and artists discussed include the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC; filmmakers at Inuit Isuma Productions; digital artists/photographers Dugan Aguilar, Pamela Shields, and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie; sculptor Jimmie Durham; and novelist LeAnne Howe.

Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom of five. For more recipes, gardening, organizing tips, home decorating, holiday hints, and more, visit Creative Homemaking at http://www.creativehomemaking.com.

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AUTHORS/EDITORS

Monika Siebert is an associate professor of English at the University of Richmond, where she teaches indigenous and American literature and film.

"Siebert's intensive critical take on indigenous culture will both enlighten and disturb the reader, give the circumscription by settler-state cultural politics and nationalism. A tough book, Indians Playing Indian should provoke lots of discussion.

Highly recommended."

—CHOICE

REVIEWS

“Monika Siebert’s thought-provoking book opens up a difficult puzzle: to what extent can indigenous artists represent the specificity of their cultures and (re)produce political visions that resist multiculturalism’s nationalist incorporation? Through analysis of a range of cultural, visual, and literary texts, Siebert identifies the fraught historical, political, and aesthetic contexts that illuminate this problem.”

—Beth H. Piatote, author of Domestic Subjects: Gender, Citizenship, and Law in Native American Literature

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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NEEDTOBREATHE // ALABAMA THEATRE For NEEDTOBREATHE, three is the magic number.

Early this year, the Grammy-nominated band from South Carolina announced their “All the Feels” tour, an all-encompassing trek across the U.S split into three parts: Under the stars, Electric and Acoustic.

Marketed as “More Songs, More Ways”, the twentyplus-city hurdle might be their biggest feat yet.

Three also marks the amount of times the contemporary Christian band will have visited Birmingham in 2017.

Fans got their first taste at the third annual Sloss Music and Arts Festival, or Sloss Fest, where many braved the pouring rain to hear front man Bear Reinhart’s raspy croon. Despite the unflattering weather, festival goers showed unwavering support.

Luckily for avid fans, the following shows would be indoors.

The Magic City is one of the few repeat stops on the tour, having both electric and acoustic sets, respectively. Oct 10, NTB returned for their soldout “Electric” performance at the historic Alabama Theatre, bringing newcomer Billy Raffoul as their opener.

Kicking off the show, the 22-year-old warmed the crowd with his unique, rough-hewn sound. Often compared to music greats Neil Young and Jeff Buckley, Raffoul rocked the house with ease, singing notable tracks “Driver” and “Dark Side Door.”

It didn’t take very long for the headliners to followup Raffoul’s rousing performance. Taking the stage, a little after 8:30 p.m., Reinhart and company entered in style.

The stage darkened and a spotlight focused on a solo mic stand with a cowboy hat perched on top while the eerie sounds of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put a Spell on You” flooded the theatre. As the song faded out, Reinhart took to the stage, collecting his hat from the stand, and launched into “Don’t Bring That Trouble”, “Money and Fame” and “No Excuses” from their recent album H A R D L O V E.

NTB closed the show out with “Stand By Me”, a chunk of “Lay Em’ Down”, “Hard Love”, “A Girl Named Tennessee”, and “The Outsiders.”

However, Reinhart and company quickly returned to the stage for an encore performance of their biggest hits “Wasteland”, “Brother” (sans Gavin Degraw) and an unplugged version of “Cages” where all the band members shared one mic.

Reinhart took breaks to dialogue with the audience, promising them an energy-packed night and some good Southern fun. Throughout their twenty-threesong set, NTB cruised through a bevy of fan fanfavorites like “Washed by the Water”, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now”, “Something Beautiful.”

Even after a heartfelt and energy-infused performance, the South Carolina ensemble isn’t done with Birmingham just yet. On Dec. 16, the boys will return for an acoustic set smack dab across the street at the equally historic Lyric Theatre.

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SOUTHERN ALE HOUSE // BISCUITS, BURGERS & BOOZE

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onday nights in Tuscaloosa are a little bit of a struggle for me when it comes to finding some tasty for dinner. With many restaurants in Tuscaloosa using Monday as an off day from full service the rest of the week, eatery options are a bit more limited come Monday lunch and dinner. This past Monday was no exception as I hunted with my friend Charlotte for some hearty dinner options on a cold Monday night. Leaving work and meetings that evening, we decided to extend our Monday with a little dinner and catch up chat. We both agreed we weren’t interested in a cold deli sandwich and decided that something warm and substantial would be the best thing to hit the spot. Checking through our Hooked Deals app for current restaurant specials, we finally decided on Southern Ale House after realizing it had been a hot minute since either of us had been there.

Getting to the restaurant around 7 p.m., I first noticed the entrance changes that had been made to the front of the restaurant to accommodate more outdoor dining while also increasing a bit of the indoor space. Having driving by Southern Ale House many times and seeing the crowded array of folks consistently at SAH, I was relieved that Charlotte and I were able to be accommodated so quickly with a table while the restaurant still maintained a good number of folks dining and at the bar on a Monday night. Judging by a new menu format in my hand, I knew right off the bat it had been quite some time since my last visit to this restaurant. Despite the menu layout change, I was happy to see some familiar items on board including the various biscuit sandwiches and sides

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such as the sweet potato tots and hashbrown casserole.

Though extremely tempted to get something solid and classic like chicken tenders, I went against my better judgement and decided to have the Bama Chicken biscuit sandwich with a side of pimento mac and cheese. For Charlotte, her heart was set on the Yard Bird sandwich featuring grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheese, arugula, and Slap ‘Yo Mamma sauce with a side of sweet potato tots. After taking our order, our server noticed the wobble of our table. Without us making any additional comments, he quickly got on the floor, adjusted some bolts and did some magic re-stabilize our table.

As he walked away from our table after apologizing for our unsteady eating surface, my mouth dropped to the floor impressed with how helpful he was adjusting our table. Sure I’ve had wobbly tables before, but I’ve never had a server so quickly willing to help us and also actually fix the table.

It was too long before our food was set before us. My biscuit sandwich looked promising being plated with a small separate bowl of pimento mac and cheese. Charlotte’s sandwich looked great with the server indicated that her tots would be out shortly.

Taking an initial bite of my mac and cheese, I was disheartened to find several relatively cold spots in my side dish. Moving on to my biscuit, I appreciated how well the chicken breast was cooked with the ratio of white barbecue sauce, but felt out of sorts with a room temperature biscuit providing a texture of being baked 8 hours ago. A few moments later, the sweet potato tots made it out… a little

more tan than would be expected out of the deep fryer but Charlotte seemed to enjoy them. Our server also diligently provided us with a dessert menu to consider before we reached a high level of fullness.

Quickly glancing at the menu, I was relieved to see the famous cheesecake by Tammy Smith still on the list of desserts.

Overall, our Monday night dinner experience was pleasant. Good conversation and a good server made up for the fact that the food was less than impressive on that cold Monday night. Driving by SAH many times and noticing the unwavering crowds it brings night after night, my hope is that our dinner was just an “off” night for the kitchen.

Southern Ale House is located at 1530 McFarland Boulevard North.

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

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’ve been on a pretty serious sour beer kick lately. The whole style just fascinates me every time I try a new brew. There’s just something about a beer that’s left alone to do its own thing in a barrel for several months that blows me away. I guess it’s the aspect of not knowing exactly what it’s going to taste like once it’s done or how different things added to it will affect the flavor. Either way, the rise in popularity of sour beers has brought a plethora of brewers into the style to see what they can do and how well they can do it.

A few weeks ago I was in Atlanta and decided to stop at a bottle shop on my way back home. I have had Wicked Weed a few times, but never anything that was worth more than saying “yeah, I’d drink that again” and definitely never “I need to tell the world about this.” Hesitations aside, I decided to browse the Wicked Weed offerings (since it’s distributed there and not in Alabama) and I stumbled across Benevolence, a barrel-aged sour that’s brewed with aged hops. I’m in. Can’t get into this fast enough. In hindsight, I probably should have let it set a bit longer to age a bit more, but I couldn’t wait any longer. So, while Alabama was playing Tennessee, I decided to start my celebration a little early and broke this one out. Here are my thoughts: I poured the beer into a tulip glass and first noticed the deep, hazy copper color with about two finger widths of white head. The beer seemed a lot more effervescent than I normally care for, but it made the aroma really shine.

The head slowly descended and left a thin film around the top of the glass with some incredible lacing as I drank.

The aroma was quite interesting and unlike similar beers in the style. First you can tell that the beer is sour, like real sour, but in a good way. You get some slight fruity notes along with an earthy aroma that blends with a faint hint of oak. This is good, because if you’re barrel-aging something, I hope to smell that oak.

Taste only slightly mimicked the aroma, but it mimicked the high points for sure. I got mostly fruity flavors, like orange and raspberry; it’s a very sharp and assertive sour taste. You can almost taste a bit of apple cider vinegar flavor coming through about midway, but that quickly changes. At the end of each sip, the beer starts to

develop this intense creamy, almost oaky flavor that mellows out all the sourness and makes it extremely easy to drink. The beer finishes very dry and leaves a subtle tartness on your tongue that almost resembles a sour candy or a tart fruit. The taste is much more interesting that I’m probably describing, but it’s one of those things like “you have to be there” or similarly “you have to taste this.” There are earthy notes mixed with fruity flavors that blend into a sour, barnyard-like taste (very musty and slightly grassy) but all come together to be very refreshing and very, very tasty.

Mouthfeel is, like I said, very carbonated; almost like a kombucha.

It’s tart, yet creamy, earthy, yet sweet.

This is definitely a very interesting taste profile as well as an interesting feeling beer to drink. I’m definitely ready to drink another one.

Overall, this is super weird, but in the best way possible. There’s so many things going on that it’s hard to pinpoint one thing to talk about, but if you’re familiar with sour beers, you may be able to pick apart different tastes and all of the interesting quirks that make this beer so good.

The barrel-aged component comes through, thankfully, really strong, and I’m sure a lot of that earthy flavor I was getting is coming from the aged hops, but it was welcomed. I could definitely see myself buying this one again, and at $12.99 per bottle, it’s a priced a little high but definitely worth it. So, if you see it, get it, drink it, and enjoy.

For awhile now, a number of website and social media followers suggested I check out Bogle Phantom. After reviewing Apothic Inferno, I again heard a lot of suggestions to review this wine. So, here goes…Bogle Phantom is a “proprietary red wine” from Bogle Vineyards in Clarksburg, California, USA. While Bogle doesn’t reveal the blend composition, they do say the vineyard source is Amador, Clarksburg and Lodi. And, the wine is aged 24 months in one and two year old American oak. On the bottle, underneath the title of the wine, reads the tagline: “Mysterious and Hauntingly Seductive” If you’re a fan of Bogle, I’ve also reviewed Bogle Merlot and Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel.

From the bottle: In the dark recesses of the cellar you sense a presence, hear footsteps.

Why is it these things only happen when you are alone? In the shadows, a glimpse of muddy boots and old blue jeans… the lurking legacies of hard work and determination left by those who have come before you. We are proud to carry on the traditions of our founders with this unique red wine. A deep ruby apparition that personifies the true spirit of the Bogle. Mwahahaha!!!

Anyway, I tasted the 2012 vintage of Bogle Phantom.

and spice. There was a noticeable sting of alcohol when I gave the wine a good sniff.

Bogle Phantom alcohol content 14.9% by volume, per the bottle.

Taste Phantom’s taste was congruent with its aroma. I noted flavors of juicy plum and berries, subtle caramel and smooth yet peppery clove like spices.

The flavors all worked together in an elegant fashion, with just the slightest hint of bitterness.

Mouthfeel and Tannins This wine is pretty dry, leaving a noticeable grip from the tannins all over the palate.

Finish The wine’s finish was long and lasting. It seemed to linger behind the lips. The finish was a nice balance between the wine’s flavors and tannins.

Overall Opinion Overall I enjoyed Phantom quite a bit.

I was expecting something more sultry from the label but in the end this wine is a nicely crafted red blend. I’d even go so far as to call it well refined. Recommend!

Thanks to everyone who recommended I review this wine. I see why you all liked it.

Appearance As suggested by the bottle, this wine is ruby in color.

While it is fairly dark, some light was able to shine through. The wine exhibited average legs, with a slow to medium fall rate.

Aroma I had to get up pretty close to the glass to notice the aroma.

The aroma was enjoyable with notes of ripe plum, caramel

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Bogle Phantom price $19.99.

Suggested Food Pairing Since the flavor of clove came through to me, I’d suggest pairing this wine with a nice baked ham.

Put some cloves on it and see if it works with the wine!

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Brown Bag 9425 Jones Road | Northport // 333.0970 Its speciality, fried green tomatoes, joins barbecue plates and fish filets on an extended list of meats and vegetables.//Tues 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Wed-Sat 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

City Cafe 408 Main Ave | Downtown Northport // 758.9171 Established in 1936. Big on food, low on price. Open for breakfast and lunch. Historic downtown Northport. Closed weekends.

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.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 4800 Doris Pate Dr | Exit 76 // 562.8282//www.crackerbarrel.com Holler & Dash 1130 University Blvd A-1, Tuscaloosa//752-3310 Sun-Thur 7am–2pm Fri-Sat 7am–9pm Sun 7am-2pm//www.holleranddash.com International House of Pancakes 724 Skyland Blvd // 366.1130 Jack's 1200 Hackberry Lane | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199 Mr. Bill's Family Restaurant 2715 McFarland Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 333.9312

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.

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

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

T-Town Café 500 14th Street, Tuscaloosa | 759-5559 |www.ttowncafe.com Mon - Fri 6am - 3pm; Sat - Closed; Sun 10:30am - 3pm

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

The Waysider 1512 Greensboro Ave // 345.8239 Open for breakfast and lunch. Smoke free.

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

MEXICAN

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.

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

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 Iguana Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 752.5895 Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill 2001 New Watermelon Rd | Northport // 342.3378 LaGran Fiesta 9770 Hwy 69 S // 345.8871 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 La Fiesta Mexican Grill 345-8580//6521 AL-69, Tuscaloosa Mon-Thur 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm Sun 11am-9pm Los Tarascos (2 locations) 110 Skyland Blvd E - Tuscaloosa//553-8896 NEW LOCATION

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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

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.

CASUAL DINING

Avenue Pub 405 23rd Avenue // Tuscaloosa

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.

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

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

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

Southern Ale House 1530 McFarland Blvd N//Monday-Thursday 11a.m-9p.m., FridaySaturday 11a.m.-10p.m. Sunday Brunch 11a.m.-2p.m.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Sitar Indian Cuisine 500 15th St // 345-1419

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

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

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

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

Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.345.4343

A wonderful selection of Greek foods

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

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

Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. // 345.4354

Texas Roadhouse 1363 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa// 759-2596 // Fri-Sat 11am–11pm Sun-11am-10pm Mon-Thur 3pm-10pm www.texasroadhouse.com

Subs n' You 2427 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.758.0088

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

SEAFOOD

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

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

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.

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

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)

Honeybaked Ham Company 421 15th St. E // 345.5508 //www.honeybaked.com

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 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

DELICATESSEN

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 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. – 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880

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

Peking Chinese Restaurant 1816 McFarland | Northport // 333.0361 Open 7 days a week. Super lunch and dinner buffet.

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

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

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

Celebrations Bakery, Inc. 1832 McFarland Blvd N | Northport // 339.3221

Trey Yuen 4200 McFarland Blvd E // 752.0088

Dunkin' Donuts 2520 Stillman Blvd. |Tuscaloosa// 349.3400 McCorvey Dr. | Tuscaloosa // 348.4041 | www.dunkindonuts.com

PIZZA AND SUBS

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

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 (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

CRAFT BEER | WINE | BARCADE | GROWLERS

DESSERTS

Frutta Bowls 752-3293//2531 University Blvd Suite 110 Mon-Sun 7am–9pm | www.fruttabowls.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 1403 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 462.3664 TCBY (2 Locations) 2304 Mcfarland Blbd | Meadowbrook Shopping Center // 349.4661 2 Mcfarland Blvd | Northport | Essex Shopping Center // 758.6855 Yogurt In Love Patriot Center 7402 Highway 69 South//764.9173 Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-10 pm.

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

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Basil has tons of energy and loves to explore and chase ... well... everything!

He gets along great with the other kittens in the Kitten Room at the shelter. He is rapidly outgrowing the Kitten Room, and is being moved to the Young Adult (Main) room where he will be one of the "Greeters" to meet you at the door!

iss Lilly is a 5-year-old female terrier/hound mix. She is a medium size dog weighing about 40 pounds but needs to lose a couple of pounds. Poor Lilly was found wandering around highway 43N where she had been roaming the area for about 10 days and no one knew who she belonged to. So we're guessing she was probably dumped. And we just don't see how someone could do that to this sweet, loving dog.

We adopted out Lilly 4 years ago but she was returned to us because the owners have since had 2 children and said they just don’t have time for her now. She was pretty much put in the back yard and got bored after being used to being inside a lot and with another dog. They brought the other dog back to us earlier this year and this left poor Lilly alone with no one to play with and give her much attention. They thought it would be best for her to be in a home where she will get attention, be inside more with her folks and maybe have a play companion Lilly is pretty calm and laid back. She loves attention and loves to be around people. She is playful and seems to do well with other dogs. Lilly should be fine with children, 10 and up. She will require a fenced-in yard to make sure she doesn't take off after a scent and not find her way back. Lilly has started on her crate training. She is up to date on her vet care, spayed, and is heartworm negative. She is on heart worm and flea/tick prevention. Please call 205-554-0011 or visit humanesocietyofwa.org to request an appointment to meet our available animals.

Basil is negative for FIV and FeLK, neutered, and current on vaccinations. He is house trained and already neutered. Vet records will be provided to adopters.

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

The Humane Society of West Alabama is in need of volunteers for both the cat and dog facilities.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteerhswa@gmail.com or go ahead and download a volunteer application from www.humanesocietyofwa.org/formsinfo.html and send to the same email.

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cott Eastwood and Freddie Thorp co-star as career criminals in “Transit” director Antonio Negret’s “Overdrive” a slicklymade, adrenalin-laced, hijack thriller lensed on the picturesque French Riviera about cunning car thieves.

Our two heroic hellions aren’t your ordinary, run-of-the-mill thieves.

Instead, they steal priceless antique automobiles that car enthusiasts would die for. Clocking in at a nimble 92-minutes, this polished but predictable little car caper comes equipped with careening auto chases as well as several high-octane explosions. The villains with whom they tangle are naturally ruthless and have no qualms about murder. “2 Fast 2 Furious” scenarists Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have engineered the usual number of surprises and reversals along the way not only to generate suspense but also to keep audiences’ guessing as the authorities close in on the heroes and the villains. Every character in “Overdrive” is crooked in one way or another, and neither our handsome heroes nor their cute girlfriends are entirely virtuous. Indeed, they are as unprincipled as their continental villains, but they aren’t as evil as the antagonists with whom they contend.

“Overdrive” is a wholly disposable thriller that will make you forget about the 92 minutes you’ll wind up watching it and keep you entertained until its volatile finale. Perhaps the biggest name associated with this straight-to-video saga belongs to its foremost producer—Pierre Morel— known best for directing such surefire hits as “District B13,” “From Paris with Love,” “The Gunman,” and the Liam Neeson revenge yarn “Taken.” Morel was looking over Negret’s shoulder the entire time, but young Columbian director Antonio Negret proves that he is no slouch and eventually he will prove himself to be a formidable action helmer himself.

Andrew (Scott Eastwood of “Suicide Squad”) and Garrett Foster (Freddie Thorp of “The Head Hunter”) are step-brothers. They share the same father, but they came from different mothers. These two have acquired a reputation as legendary car thieves.

As “Overdrive” unfolds, a little tension has grown between them because Garrett fell head over heels for a girl who charmed him enough to steal a Ferrari that Andrew and he had boosted during a caper in Brazil.

Poor Garrett hasn’t gotten over the

shame of being duped by a sexy siren. Nevertheless, Andrew and he have shifted their activities to the French Riviera where they have found classic cars galore. When we meet them, they are preparing to steal a vintage, black 1937 Bugatti Type 57 that has just been sold at auction for the staggering sum of $41 million.

The owner is having the vehicle transported to his country estate via a tractor-trailer. A trustworthy armed guard has been assigned to ride shotgun, and he has no compunctions about shooting people. The first scenes in any movie are designed to set the tone and give you a rough idea whether it lives up to your standards. Director Antonio Negret seizes our attention from the start as our thieving heroes hijack the Bugatti.

Improbable as their audacious plan appears, Andrew launches himself off a bridge that the tractor-trailer rig will be passing under. At the precise moment that he reaches the optimal point of descent—a cable is attached to his ankle—he will activate a mechanism that will release him. If all goes well, he will land atop the eighteen-wheeler. The best thrillers always complicate the best-laid plans of its protagonists.

Andrew sprawls atop the truck, then topples helplessly over the side.

Miraculously, he snags a one-hand grip on a rail along the edges of the trailer roof. Dangling desperately from the top of the truck, Andrew loses his grip and plunges to the asphalt roadway. Happily, speed demon Garrett rushes in and slides his car beneath Andrew to break his fall so he doesn’t wind up on the

pavement. Andrew scrambles up the hood of Garrett’s swiftly moving car and leaps back atop the truck. Suffice to say, our two protagonists dodge bullets as they force the truck to slow down enough for them to break into the back of the eighteen-wheeler and drive the Bugatti down the ramp and speed away.

The triumph that our heroes savor for their outlandish exploit, however, is short-lived. As it turns out, the man who paid the Fosters to steal the Bugatti is appalled to learn that the new owner is a top Marseille crime boss. Promptly, he double-crosses the Fosters and takes them and the car to Jacomo (Simon Abkarian), who in turn kills him and hires the Fosters to take on his greatest rival, Max

(Clemens Schick), an unscrupulous, rodent-faced fiend who wants to dismantle Jacomo’s criminal empire. At one point, during their introduction to Jacomo, Andrew and Garrett face the prospect of being blasted at close range with a shotgun while they sit tied down to chairs poised at the edge of a towering platform. Negret and his scenarists love to keep everybody at the edge of their respective seats through “Overdrive.” Eventually, two shapely gals, Stephanie (Ana de Armas of “Blade Runner 2049”) and pickpocket Devin (Gaia Weiss of “The Legend of Hercules” ), provide eye-candy for our heroes as they take on both bad guys. It doesn’t take Interpol long to show up on the scene, and these guys lurk in the shadows as Andrew and Garrett concoct a plan to steal another Ferrari as well as several other exotic vehicles.

“Overdrive” never runs out of steam, and Negret and his writers keep piling on the complications until it appears like our heroes are going to lose the gumption to pull off their ambitious car-jacking. Disaster awaits them at every turn, and the villains are the breed of dastards who resolve to come out on top no matter how many people must die. Scott Eastwood radiates his father’s easy-going charisma, but he knows when to grimace and get tough. Gear heads will drool over the array of classic cars, while heist movie fans will find “Overdrive” worth buckling up for a white-knuckled spin.

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FRESH NEWS // DCH HEALTH SYSTEM INTRODUCES HUMAN MILK PROGRAM FOR PREMATURE INFANTS DCH Health System announces the launch of a donor breast milk program benefitting premature infants in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at DCH Regional Medical Center and Northport Medical Center.

DCH has been a pioneer in providing exclusive human milk nutrition for premature infants in its NICUs and is already using fortifiers made from human milk, as opposed to cow milk. DCH will partner with Prolacta Bioscience to establish the Human Milk Program at DCH Health System.

The program uses surplus breast milk of nursing mothers in their community to make standardized donor breast milk, made by Prolacta Bioscience. The milk will be distributed to premature infants hospitalized across the country, including the NICUs at both Tuscaloosa County hospitals.

"This is an easy and safe outlet for mothers to donate their unused breast milk to babies who need it the most," said Lorraine Yehlen, vice president of patient care services for the DCH Health System. "We will now be able to provide what is 'Best for Baby,' and the only available standardized donor milk that has a precise amount of calories and protein, enabling targeted nutrition to help ensure appropriate growth of our most fragile premature infants."

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quality testing before pasteurizing the human milk products for in-hospital use.

"For moms, this will come as a welcome option, since many struggle with what to do with their extra breast milk," Yehlen said. "With the help of Prolacta, they will now be able to support premature infants right in their own community."

To learn how to become a donor, visit www.DCHSystem.com/ donormilkprogram ABOUT DCH HEALTH SYSTEM The DCH Health System, based in Tuscaloosa, Ala., operates DCH Regional Medical Center, a 583-bed regional trauma and referral center; and Northport Medical Center, a 250-bed community hospital with inpatient rehabilitation and psychiatric units. Both hospitals offer maternal/child services, including Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

ABOUT PROLACTA BIOSCIENCE Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is a privately-held life sciences company dedicated to Advancing the Science of Human Milk(r).

The company pioneered the development of human milkbased neonatal nutritional products to meet the needs of critically ill, premature infants in the NICU. Prolacta leads the industry in the quality and safety of nutritional products made from breast milk and operates the first and only pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing facility for the processing of human breast milk.

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>>> ROAD TRIP | S O U T H E A S T E R N CO N C E R T S A N D E V E N T S BIRMINGHAM Friday, Nov 17 Zydeco//Whiskey Myers w/ Dalton Domino Boutwell Auditorium//Kirk Franklin, Ledisi & PJ Morton Lyric Theatre//Sesame Street Live

Saturday, Nov 18 The Alabama Theatre//John Prine & John Morland BJCC Concert Hall//Sesame Street Live Sunday, Nov 26 Saturn//Mayhem

Monday, Nov 27 The Alabama theatre//The Hip Hop Nutcracker Wednesday, Nov 29 Iron City//Alter Bridge

Thursday, Nov 30 Legacy Arena at the BJCC//The Great Zscape Tour Friday, Dec 1 Zydeco//Curren$y Lyric Theatre//Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Show

Sunday, Dec 3 The Alabama Theatre//Chris Tomlin Christmas Monday, Dec 4 Iron City //Chevelle

Monday, Dec 10 Lyric Theatre//Robert Earl Keen

Wednesday Dec 13 Legacy Arena at the BJCC//Trans Siberian Orchestra The Alabama Theatre//Christmas Vacation

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Saturday, Nov 18 James K. Polk Theater//After 7 Timeless The Basement East//JD McPherson w/ Dylan Pratt Schermerhorn Symphony Center//Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero Ryman Auditorium//Jonny Lang Signs World Tour

Sunday, Nov 19 City Winery Nashville//Shawn Colvin Bridgestone Arena//An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends

Tuesday Nov 20 Ryman Auditorium//Christmas 4 Kids Benefit w/ Hunter Hayes

Wednesday, Nov 21 Wildhorse Saloon//Tracy Lawrence Schermerhorn Symphony Cente//John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill//Greg Hudik and the Nashville Cats

Thursday, Nov 22 Nashville Municipal Auditorium//Zeds Dead 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill//Old Friends: Maura O’Connell & Jonnell Moser Ryman Auditorium//St. Vincent Saturday, Nov 25 Schermerhorn Symphony Center//Fantasia Christmas After Midnight City Winery Nashville//Griffin House Sunday, Nov 26 Marathon Music Works//Lil Uzi Vert With Playboi Carti Monday, Nov 27 Ryman Auditorium//Little Big Town

Friday, Dec 1 Bridgestone Arena//The Great Xscape Tour

Sunday, Dec 3 Ryman Auditorium//Brian Setzer Orchestra Monday, Dec 4 Ryman Auditorium//ALS ASSOCIATION

Tuesday, Dec 5 Bridgestone Arena//Casting Crowns & King Country: The Glorious Christmas Tour Thursday, Dec 7 Bridgestone Arena//Janet Jackson

Saturday, Dec 9 Bridgestone Arena//Garth Brooks &

Trisha Yearwood Sunday, Dec 10 Ryman Auditorioum//Leann Rimes Today is Christmas Tour Monday, Dec 11 Ryman Auditorium//Andrew Peterson

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Saturday, Nov 18 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center//Will Downing Wednesday, Nov 22 Atlanta Symphony Hall//John McLaughlin Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center//Lindsey Stirling Winter Christmas Tour

Friday, Nov 24 The Buckhead Theatre//Mother’s Finest Center Stage//Ken Ford Tabernacle//Blackberry Smoke Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center//Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Saturday, Nov 25 The Buckhead Theatre//Mother’s Finest City Winery//Edwin McCain Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center//Ebi

Sunday, Nov 26 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center//Fantasia The Buckhead Theatre//Tank & Leela James Tuesday, Nov 28 Friendship Baptist Church//Where Bach meets the Negro Spiritual Concert Friday, Dec 1 Variety Playhouse//Cut Copy

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Friday, Dec 8 Atlanta Symphony Hall//Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra w/ Wynton Marsalis Saturday, Dec 9 Variety Playhouse//Robert Earl Keen

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Sloss Furnaces 20 32nd St N 205.324.1911

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W As feisty Mars continues its journey through your wellness sector, you’ll be eager to explore the latest fitness ideas. However, try not to have big expectations at the outset. Work up to your goals slowly for best results. In the main, relationships sparkle with promise whether you’re looking for love or in a long-term bond.

One awkward issue could come to a head over the weekend, which will need sensitive handling. However, the new moon in your relationship sector hints at a fresh start.

Both work and play are high on your agenda this week, with lively Mars encouraging you to showcase your best skills and dabble in favorite hobbies. There is also a lot of pleasure to be gained from daily activities, especially if you’re looking to expand your options.

A lovely alignment between luscious Venus and flamboyant Jupiter suggests that a meeting could present you with an opportunity that’s too good to pass up. Over the weekend, firm boundaries can help sidestep any control battles.

There’s much be said for indulging in your favorite pastimes and doing what you love. The week’s start looks quite delightful, although you’ll need to pay attention when signing contracts or handling anything legal. Thursday could be fairly empowering as well, and you might have insights into other people’s moods and feelings that you can use to your advantage. The new moon on Saturday can herald progress in a budding romance. However, if a family issue intensifies, sensitivity may be required.

With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, this week could be one of preparation, with some lovely aspects helping things along. Convivial Venus and sporty Jupiter suggest that you leave no stone unturned to get your place shipshape and make guests feel welcome. Keeping a to-do list on hand can be very useful, too.

With dreamy Neptune on the scene, it could be easy to forget key tasks. Communication could break down over the weekend unless you can handle things with extreme tact.

On Monday, a delightful blend of energies could see you getting along very well with others. This might lead to closing a deal, making new friends, or being offered a fabulous opportunity. It would help to keep your wits about you, though. With dreamy Neptune involved, misunderstandings are a possibility. Money matters might need special care this weekend, especially regarding disagreements on how it should be spent. Saturday’s new moon encourages you to step out and implement a new plan.

You might be in the mood to do some Thanksgiving shopping.

But if you set out on Monday, your generosity will likely shine through and you could spend more than you intended. Still, you’ll be remembered and complemented for having done so. If you’re preparing for next week’s events, it’s essential to write everything down. Links between chatty Mercury, glorious Venus, and ethereal Neptune suggest mistakes can be made unless you take care. A calm approach would be wise over the weekend.

You’re certainly in your element with the start of the week perhaps coinciding with a party or seasonal get-together. With jovial Jupiter in your sign, a benevolent and warm-hearted attitude can charm others and leave you with plenty of admirers. Be careful concerning mixed messages, however, as some things may not be as they seem. The new moon in your sign on Saturday can be excellent for beginning a new phase in your life, but something might need to be released first.

You’ll likely be in a very charitable and benevolent mood at the start of this week, and this could continue for some time.

Your focus may be on helping others who are less fortunate, particularly during the holiday season. However, discernment will be important, as it’s possible that someone will try to fool you. Try not to take things too personally over the weekend, especially if you don’t see eye to eye with someone. It might be wiser to let things go for now.

You could be getting into the spirit of the holiday season for real this week, as easygoing Venus and flamboyant Jupiter connect in your social sector. This is an opportunity to organize a get-together or enjoy attending parties and occasions. If you’re preparing for the week ahead, writing a to-do list can be a huge help. With dreamy Neptune on the scene, it would be easy to forget something important. It would be wise to avoid a falling out over the weekend if you can.

Good fortune could strike early this week. An expansive blend of energies could see you grabbing an opportunity that leads to bigger and better things. But it would be wise to read the fine print and check the facts before you get too involved. With ethereal Neptune in the mix, mistakes are possible. The new moon in your career sector can also hint at a positive new start if you’re willing to take the plunge. Holding back? Past beliefs might need to be released first.

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Romance is a possibility if you’re traveling. Or you might have the chance to rekindle the flame of love with your long-term partner.

Either way, getting away from it all can bring positive rewards and a chance to unwind after a busy time. Check the details if you’re going away, as an awkward link between speedy Mercury and ethereal Neptune suggests the possibility of mistakes. Intense feelings between you and a friend might need working through if you’re to see eye to eye.

The week begins on a potentially passionate note with the likelihood of a romance or the rekindling of a relationship. If your partnership has fallen into a rut, the lovely Venus-Jupiter alignment can take it to a more fulfilling level. Even so, with ethereal Neptune on the scene, it’s also necessary to be careful when signing contracts or closing deals, as things may not be quite as they seem. The weekend could be volatile, so wait until things are calmer before discussing a key issue.

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WORKS BY CHARLOTTE WEGRZYNOWSKI FEATURED IN THE ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY IN NOVEMBER

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orks by Charlotte Wegrzynowski will be on display in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center Nov. 3-22, 2017. Titled “Invoke,” the exhibit of works in charcoal will open with a reception honoring the artist on Nov. 3 from 5-8 p.m. during First Friday.

The work of Charlotte Wegrzynowski is about a personal exploration of faith, identity, calling and belonging.

She represents her own hands, which the artist finds as expressive as faces, but without the burden of identification or “likeness.” The images are inspired by a number of sources, including the experience of spiritual invocation as a function of ritual. “Some of these pieces are a call for renewal, guidance and blessing. Others are expressions of isolation, frustration and longing. All come from a very personal response to the conditions and challenges of everyday life,” noted the artist.

Stepping up to the drawing on her easel offers her a way to channel her thinking and questioning.

Wegrzynowski received her BA from The University of the South and the MFA from The University of Alabama Book Arts Program.

She has been an instructor at The

University of Alabama since 2008 with her work shown both regionally and nationally.

The Cultural Art Center’s Black Box Theatre will be the setting for “An Evening of Original Art” by Friends in Art on Nov. 3 from 5-8 p.m.

Consisting of artwork by Jane Evers, Sally Hines, Claire Nichols, Sandra Ray, Sharron Rudowski and Leska Taylor, this is the group’s 2nd First Friday only exhibit.

Visit www.firstfridaytuscaloosa.com for a complete list of all First Friday participants and upcoming events.

The Arts Council Gallery is open weekdays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. with free admission. The gallery and The Arts Council offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23 and 24.

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 cac.tuscarts.org for further information.

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HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM COACH SABAN'S WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ON MONDAY. • Working on fundamentals and technique will be focus this week.

• Ross Pierschbacher out this week and then a medical decision after that.

• Minkah Fitzpatrick day-to-day.

• Thinks team can still grow and improve. Work in progress to develop as a team..

• Josh Jacobs has versatility. Need to use him more. Was very explosive in the game. Probably changed the game with his enthusiasm and energy. Going to expand his role and get him more involved.

• JC Hassenauer did a nice job replacing

Pierschbacher. He is also the backup at center.

• Mercer played Auburn close. Something can be taken from that. Important to focus on what is needed to improve. A lot of guys need to get experience. Always have respect for every team.

It should be the standard. Important to help develop momentum and finish out the season.

• The key to the drill in any game is taking care of the ball. Some players have a hard time making that a priority. That's something that has been emphasized and Jalen Hurts has done a good job taking care of the ball. Must continue taking care of the ball.

• Freshmen have provided a tremendous amount of depth this season. Happy with how those guys have played. Most of the freshmen have played enough to enhance their development.

• Raekwon Davis has played with a lot of toughness. Made progress. Need more of the defensive linemen to play with the intensity Davis is playing with.

• Pleased with how the players have responded to "hard" situations. Need to thrive in those situations. Really proud of how the team responded down the stretch vs Miss State.

• Need to play the run better. But have played two teams (LSU, Miss State) that were committed to running the ball. Rush stats vs Miss State not really that bad. When have teams in 3rd and long, must get off field. Can't give the other team extra possessions with mistakes/penalties. Stopping the run is more about yards per play.

NO. 25 ALABAMA HOOPS DEFEATS MEMPHIS IN SEASON OPENER Courtesy UA Media Relations

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The No. 25 Alabama men’s basketball team opened the season with an 82-70 victory over Memphis Friday night in the Veteran’s Classic, hosted on the campus of the United States

Naval Academy. Sophomore Dazon Ingram led all scorers with 20 points and junior Donta Hall recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds to go along with five blocks.

The Tide outscored the Tigers, 27-8, over an eightminute span in the second half to take a 68-51 lead with 7:37 to play and never looked back. The stretch featured a 16-4 run that saw the Tide sink four consecutive three-pointers, bookended by a pair of dunks from Hall and freshman Galin Smith.

Alabama opened the game holding an early 7-2 lead but quickly ran into foul trouble. The Tide had seven team fouls in the first five minutes and reached double-digits with 12:26 on the clock.

Memphis made the most of Alabama’s mistakes and sparked a 19-6 run over 8:17 to take a 21-13 lead with 9:43 left in the first half. The Tide answered with a 14-3 run to regain a 27-24 lead with 3:19 on the clock and would finish the half, leading 38-36.

The Tide recorded 20 first half fouls, more than it totaled in 17 full games last season. Every Tide player went to the locker room with multiple fouls except for Ingram who collected just one and led Alabama with 12 points. Junior Lawson Schaffer saw plenty of time early, playing a career-high with nine minutes in the first half alone while tying his career high with five points.

Memphis came out of the break to regain a 4341 lead with 16:36 on the clock before the Tide sparked its decisive run. The teams traded baskets down the stretch as Alabama held on to claim a 12-point victory despite missing three players to injury, while freshman Collin Sexton was also sidelined due to a one-game suspension by the NCAA. After running into early foul trouble, just one Alabama player, Smith, fouled out of the contest. >>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM

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