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STORIES 4 J.J. GREY & MOFRO // ALAN SCULLEY

15 MOVIE REVIEWS

“Fans who get tickets to see J.J. Grey & Mofro June 30 at Avondale Brewing in Birmingham are likely to see a version of the band that’s a bit less unpredictable with their show than in years past.”

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6 BETTER THAN BUSH’S // RACHEL PAXTON

19 ROAD TRIP CONCERTS & EVENTS

“I think most people would agree that Bush’s baked beans are good. I was hesitant to try making homemade baked beans because it’s hard to improve on something that everyone already likes. But I decided to try to make them anyway, and they are really good!”

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7 BIRMINGHAM CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF PRIDE// REGGIE ALLEN

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“ Hordes of attendees flooded Sloss Furnace National Landmark for PrideFest, a day-long event that celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community.”

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“Theatre Tuscaloosa’s 2018-2019 season “We Go Together” will feature three plays, two musicals, the Alabama Community Theatre Festival, a one-week showing of A Christmas Carol, and two SecondStage productions.”

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ans who get tickets to see J.J. Grey & Mofro June 30 at Avondale Brewing in Birmingham are likely to see a version of the band that’s a bit less unpredictable with their show than in years past.

Where earlier outings generally found Grey mixing up the set list from show to show, last year the group settled into more of a consistent selection of songs to play on tour.

“We’d have a group of songs we’d rotate in and out, but we kept a core of it (the set list) together, which we’d never done,” Grey said in a recent phone interview. “And something happened with the show that in the set, it just took it to a whole new level.

I really liked that. So now, I want to put together three or four different set ideas, to get them hammered in, instead of just like kind of willy nilly putting (set lists) together every night, although that can be fun, too…but just get them honed down to where, it’s just like anything, if you get a song to where nobody’s thinking about what they’re doing, they’re just playing, we all know it goes somewhere awesome. Well, if you get a whole show going like that, it gets really crazy.”

The live show isn’t the only thing that has Grey feeling upbeat these days.

His career has also been on a notably positive track, as years of steady touring have built a following that now allows him to play theaters and the largest of clubs on a regular basis.

“To just continue to go do it is part of it, the tenacity of it,” Grey said. “And playing with great people, obviously, but that’s been going on since day one.”

Another big factor in his growing success, Grey said, is a change in attitude from when he first came on the scene in 2001. Back then, as he released his first two albums (2001’s “Blackwater” and 2004’s “Lochloosa”), he was prone to frustration when things didn’t go his way.

Over the years, as he has continued to put out a steady stream of albums – the Jacksonville, Florida-based singer/ guitarist released five well-received albums in six years while signed to Alligator Records from 2007 through 2013 – his outlook has brightened.

“I just learned how to be grateful for what I have -- that changed everything – and enjoy it instead of trying to find something wrong with everything,” Grey said. “I think that changed everything.”

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Grey said he can’t point to any specific moment that changed his outlook.

“A million different little things happened, and I couldn’t tell you exactly which of those it was. I may have had a couple of epiphany type moments. I can’t pinpoint one exactly,” he said. “But it was just like suddenly this deep appreciation for just being here, it just kind of happened and it needed to happen because I was making myself sick all the time by not appreciating what I had and having appreciation for all the wonderful opportunities I had. Irregardless about music, music’s great, too, but I’m just talking about everything. Instead of constantly finding flaws and faults with everything, whatever it is, to ignore that 90 percent of the time that things are going right for everybody, and then to only focus on the 5 percent of the times when s*** goes wrong, it’s like, that’s life. You ain’t getting out of it without painful and wrong. That’s the way that it is, and enjoy it. Enjoy it when things go wrong and figure out a way to fix it and get back right.”

He does say, though, that one major life event certainly contributed to his feeling better about life – having his daughter.

“It had everything to do with it. It made me appreciate things instead of, here again, what we were just talking about,” Grey said. “I’ve got it easy, easy because I’ve got a wonderful family.

There are several songs on ‘Ol’ Glory,’ I’ve had songs on several albums that were about my daughter. But it just was a huge thing. It just changed everything.

That’s another thing that made me appreciate (life) and realize the greatest gift I can give her is my attention. And part of reclaiming my own intention was to reclaim it from the part of myself that wants to complain about everything and find something wrong with everything.

So stage one was reclaiming that and I’m in control of my intention instead of something else. That’s a huge part.”

The brighter mood has translated to Grey’s more recent music, particularly on the excellent “Ol’ Glory.” The album continues to combine three main ingredients that have always been present in Grey’s music – rock, roughhewn Southern country, funk and soul – but this time out the soul element is more pronounced and there is a brighter disposition to most of the material.

The soul element is especially apparent on songs like the luminous “Everything is a Song,” the rousing title track and the ballad “Light a Candle,” which sound like they could have been spun out alongside the music of Otis Redding or William Bell from the Stax Records studio in Memphis during the 1960s.

Funk gets into the mix on the snappy “Brave Lil’ Fighter and the gritty rocker “Turn Loose.” Meanwhile, the swampy acoustic-based “The Island” lets Grey’s

country-blues roots shine. The country and soul roots also figure strongly on “Every Minute,” a song that especially illustrates Grey’s improved disposition (“This mirrored light that sends back/ everything that you send out/The grace you give, given back/Loving every minute you live”).

“Ol’ Glory” has been out for more than two years now. So given Grey’s history of releasing albums in quick succession, it’s no surprise that he has started to turn his attention to his next release.

“I’m working on a new album now.

I’m not in the studio yet, but I’m doing demos and stuff and just doing the songwriting part of it, I guess, if you want to call it that, piecing together stuff and listening to it and thinking about it, sussing it all out right now,” he said.

“But definitely, thing number one for me right now is to get that all together.”

For now, there’s also a run of shows this summer. With “Ol’ Glory” two-plus years in the rearview mirror, Grey’s set is now focused on his full catalog of songs.

“I just think of the mood of the song and what’s going on at that time in the show (dictates the set list),” he said. “But for the most part, there are songs from all the different records in the show.”

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NEWS 2018 DIVERSITY SUMMIT FOCUSES ON COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS Minority Business Council of West Alabama’s fourth annual Small Business Diversity Summit was held June 5 at the Bryant Conference Center and centered around the theme, “Courageous Conversations.”

Carolyn Tubbs is the Director of Education Programs at The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and has been present at this program all four years.

“MBC is a program of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama that focuses on fostering the growth and competitiveness of minority and womenowned businesses by providing networking and business educational opportunities,” Tubbs said. “The Diversity Summit is a great way to offer several of these opportunities at one time, as well as, an opportunity to make a real connection with other businesses, or organizations that can truly help with expanding a business.”

This year’s summit was structured upon issues related to both women and minority-owned businesses and offered a variety of educational and networking opportunities for those who could attend. Presenting sponsors were ARD Logistics-Alabama, LLC., and The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies – Bama At Work. Gold sponsors included Bryant Bank, Stillman College, and TekLinks.

The lunch keynote speaker was Ms. Chapelle Davis who is vice president, chief diversity officer, and director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion. She also serves as an executive sponsor for the Women Inspiring Success and Empowerment employee resource network. Ms. Davis spoke about diversity, equity and inclusion in her own career as well as what she’s learned about diversity, equity and inclusion from other people and their career fields.

Angela Martin of Hunt Refining Company also spoke in her segment entitled Diversity in the Workplace. Her goal was for those listening to understand that there are certain types of workplace situations that need to be handled with sensitivity and how to make a difference in creating workplace environments comfortable for all employees.

Following Ms. Martin’s segment was Funding by Any Means Necessary which focused on financial advisories and money for businesses to market their products. Speakers pointed out how crucial marketing budgets can be for businesses and how to form relationships with bankers.

Before lunch, Dub Taylor from Dub Taylor Consulting spoke about how to reach Peak Performance Fast and how to capitalize on all resources. He also explained the importance of becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.

At the end of the Summit, attendees were encouraged to visit the variety of vendors located behind the stage and table area. The 2018 vendors for this event are Alabama One Credit Union, Allstate Coley Agency, ARD LogisticsAlabama, Cadence Bank, Centaur Building Services, DCH Employee Assistance Program, FNB of Central Alabama, The Legacy Connection, LiftFund, Renasant Bank, Trustmark Bank, TuscaBlue, The University of West Alabama, DBE Supportive Services, and Woodforest National Bank. >>> VISIT US ON THE WEB @ THEPLANETWEEKLY.COM

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BETTER THAN BUSH’S BAKED BEANS

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think most people would agree that Bush’s baked beans are good. I was hesitant to try making homemade baked beans because it’s hard to improve on something that everyone already likes. But I decided to try to make them anyway, and they are really good!

These beans are definitely better than store bought, and my family would agree. I have taken this bean dish to several family get-together’s and they loved it and all wanted the recipe.

(If you are going to take this dish to someone’s house make sure you have one of these amazing thermal casserole carriers to keep your dish warm!). I LOVE mine and use it all the time to take dishes to church potlucks.

Okay, so I guess this recipe is cheating a little. You do start out with store bought pork and beans. The secret is to add the bacon and hamburger to the store bought beans and it turns plain pork and beans into a real treat. (If you are not using store bought canned beans than substitute 4 cups of cooked beans).

Better than Bush's Baked Beans Easy recipe for homemade baked beans that will make everyone ask for more. Better even than Bush's baked beans!

Course: Side Dish Cuisine: American Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Brown hamburger in a frying pan, and add onion and bell pepper, cooking until vegetables are soft. Stir in the pork and beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for a few minutes and then pour the hamburger and bean mixture into the greased casserole dish.

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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ord Toys: Poetry and Technics is an engaging and thought provoking volume that speculates on a range of textual works—poetic, novelistic, and programmed—as technical objects.

With the ascent of digital culture, new forms of literature and literary production are thriving that include multimedia, networked, conceptual, and other as-yet-unnamed genres while traditional genres and media—the lyric, the novel, the book—have been transformed. Word Toys: Poetry and Technics is an engaging and thoughtprovoking volume that speculates on a range of poetic, novelistic, and programmed works that lie beyond the language of the literary and which views them instead as technical objects.

Brian Kim Stefans considers the problems that arise when discussing these progressive texts in relation to more traditional print-based poetic texts. He questions the influence of game theory and digital humanities rhetoric on poetic production, and how non-digital works, such as contemporary works of lyric poetry, are influenced by the recent ubiquity of social media, the power of search engines, and the public perceptions of language in a time of nearly universal surveillance.

Word Toys offers new readings of canonical avant-garde writers such as Ezra Pound and Charles Olson, major successors such as Charles Bernstein, Alice Notley, and Wanda Coleman, mixed-genre artists including Caroline Bergvall, Tan Lin, and William Poundstone, and lyric poets such as Harryette Mullen and Ben Lerner. Writers that trouble the poetry/science divide such as Christian Bök, and novelists who have embraced digital technology such as Mark Z. Danielewski and the elusive Toadex Hobogrammathon, anchor reflections on the nature of creativity in a world where authors collaborate, even if unwittingly, with machines and networks. In addition, Stefans names provocative new genres—among them the nearly formless “undigest” and the transpacific “miscegenated script”—arguing by example that

Arrange the bacon pieces on top and cover the dish with foil. Bake for 50 minutes, removing the foil for the last 10 minutes. Let the dish sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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interdisciplinary discourse is crucial to the development of scholarship about experimental work.

AUTHORS/EDITORS Brian Kim Stefans is the author of several books of poetry, including Viva Miscegenation and What is Said to the Poet Concerning Flowers, and the creator of digital text works that include “The Dreamlife of Letters” and “Kluge: A Meditation.” He is an associate professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles.

REVIEWS “Word Toys is an engaging and delightfully quirky overview of the philosophy and aesthetics of technicity in digital, constraint-based, and speculative poetry and its many cousins, aunts, fellow travelers, and, crucially, outliers.”

—Charles Bernstein, author of Recalculating and Pitch of Poetry “Stefans’s work distinguishes itself from any run-of-the-mill scholarly study in being the product of an expansive, ultra-contemporary, kaleidoscopic intelligence, and a spontaneous, razor-sharp wit.”

—Jennifer Scappettone, author of Killing the Moonlight: Modernism in Venice AWARDS Winner of the 2015 Elizabeth Agee Prize in American Literature

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BECK GIVES BIRMINGHAM A COLORFUL PERFORMANCE

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espite his 90s anthem “Loser”, Beck is nothing short of a winner. With 5 Grammys in his arsenal, he has nothing to prove. In 2014, the singer-songwriter broke the internet when he ceremoniously bested Beyoncé and newcomer Sam Smith for Best Album of the year with his ninth studio album Morning Phase.

Four years later, the 47-year-old is back at with a new album and tour to match. Rolling Stone called the eleven-track record “his most straight-ahead fun album since the Nineties.” But how does fare in the live format?

Last May, Beck brought his tour, which is in support of his 13th album Colors, to the BirminghamJefferson Convention Complex with New Zealand songstress Kimbra as his supporting act. The Alabama stop marked the singer’s debut in the Magic City and was one of many additional dates added to his US tour, which wraps up this September at the Hollywood Bowl.

Kimbra set the mood with her ethereal pop sound.

The singer-songwriter, best known for her Gotye collaboration “Somebody that I Used to Know” kept her set-list fresh, boasting tracks “Top of the World” and “Human” from her recent album Primal Heart.

Unlike the headliner, who utilized a stellar lighting system, Kimbra opted for a darker contrast, utilizing subtle color palettes.

Taking the stage roughly after 9 p.m., the multiGrammy winner kickstarted his jam-packed show with the ultra-high-tempo 90’s jam “Devil’s Haircut before fast-forwarding to the 00’s with “Black Tambourine” and “Up All Night.”

The Magic City date, which fell on Cinco de Mayo, was a festive spectacle for the multi-instrumentalist, who cruised through his illustrious catalogue of tracks, even paying homage to Walmart yodeler Mason Ramsey with a cover of Hank Williams “Lovesick Blues” and Prince’s “Raspberry Beret.”

Despite his extensive discography, the alt-pop singer laced his nearly 30-song setlist with a bevy of fan favorites, including “E-Pro”, “Girl” and an audience-driven “Loser.” Backed by a seven-piece ensemble, Beck shared the show with his energetic bandmates, often including them in his stageroaming choreography. The stage, complete with two risers, was a full-blown light spectacle, which matched the eclectic performer’s every-changing sound. Multiple light strobes shot across geometric shapes across the stage.

A skilled multi-instrumentalist, the genre chameleon alternated between the guitar, tambourine and his trusty harmonica. Throughout the night, he conversed with crowd and cracked a few jokes before attempting to sing a few songs that he admitted he forgot the words to. Despite the full room the headliner treated the concert hall like an intimate gathering.

Toward the end Beck brought Kimbra back to close out the show with “Colors”, “One Foot in the Grave” and “Where It’s At.” The two returned for a quick introduction of the band before launching into an encore medley of popular artists, which ultimately culminated into a final reprise of “Where It’s At.”

BIRMINGHAM CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF PRIDE

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ordes of attendees flooded Sloss Furnace National Landmark for PrideFest, a daylong event that celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community. The festival, held on June 10, closed out the week of events held by Central Alabama Pride, Inc., which included a celebrity drag brunch and the annual pride parade. The annual event is considered a highlight of Pride week.

The weekend jamboree featured special performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race Veterans Derrick Barry, Kimora Blac, and Chad Michaels.

Additional performers included Rhea Litre, former American Idol contestant Frenchie Davis and multiplatinum recording artist Thea Austin.

CAP, a non-profit committed to spreading the message of equality, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a historical feat. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin declared that he would be appointing Josh Coleman as the first LBGTQ Liaison. In January, Woodfin previously announced his intentions to fill the position along with establishing an office of

social justice and racial equity within his first 100 days. He has yet to fill the position for the latter.

“From our administration’s standpoint when we watch what’s happening in our country, when we watch what’s happening at the state level, I think it’s important that municipal governments, local governments, play an active role in making sure that we’re not discriminating, that we fight against discrimination,” Woodfin said at the LBGTQ mainstay.

According to their website, CAP draws roughly 20,000 attendees per year. Previous headliners to take the PrideFest stage include recording artist Mya, Season 8 Drag Race Contestant Chi Chi Devayne and the Voice’s Billy Gillman.

For more information on CAP, please visit Centralalabamapride.org

An active member in the LBGTQ community, Coleman currently serves as the Vice President of nonprofit Central Alabama Pride and has been on the Greater Birmingham Democrats board of directors since 2008. Coleman’s role is effective on June 25.

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JASON’S DELI // STILL THE BEST SALAD BAR IN TOWN

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s a true fan of full disclosure, I have to remind my readers that I’m a dietitian. However, despite my nutrition expertise, I would still rate Jason’s Deli as having the best salad bar in town. As a lover of all foods, the perfect lunch spot for me offers a variety of things so that my cravings are never limited. Because let’s be honest, there are always those friends that we go to lunch with that never seem to be craving the same things that we are. Enter Jason’s Deli…the epitome of lunch variety in Tuscaloosa.

Sure it’s a place with multiple locations across the country, but despite the lack of “mom and pop shop” appeal, there’s obviously something good about the place that continues to keep it busy after all these years in Tuscaloosa.

Perusing the menu, one may notice that besides the awesome salad bar, Jason’s has a plethora of soup and sandwich options. Whether it’s a hearty cold sandwich like the California Club or a hot Panini or muffaletta monostrocity, Jason’s has you covered.

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Alfredo might be calling your name.

If you’re more of a potato lover, the pollo Mexicano potato boasts quite a large baked potato stuffed with grilled chicken, cheddar, sour cream, butter, pico de gallo, and Southwest spices.

walnut mix and an ample portion of wild Alaska sockeye salmon filet.

With all that said, we can definitely agree that it was a salad that only the healthiest of the healthy could have dreamed up.

Jason’s was long ago a favorite lunch spot of my mine when first dating my husband. This week I realized that it had been quite a while since we visited our old lunch spot. Heading over to the Tuscaloosa Jason’s Deli, I was surprised at the amount of remodeling that had been done to the establishment. The place was still just as spacious as ever with an update of increased booth seating and gorgeous pictures of the menu items around every corner. One of the biggest things that caught my eye was the featured “Super Slaw Salmon Salad” developed with MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Curiously scanning the description, I was pleasantly surprised that the salad included tri-colored organic quinoa mixed with a super slaw of kale, broccoli, cabbage, and carrots, tossed with a wasabi mustard-honey vinaigrette, along with a cranberry

Despite how amazing the Super Slaw Salmon Salad sounded, I knew my heart wanted Jason’s famous salad bar. There’s nowhere else in town that I’m able to get ample portions of spring mix, crunchy refreshing vegetables, and sides of hummus, potato salad, quinoa, pasta salad, nuts, and dried fruit. Even after enjoying the gorgeous salad bar, the grand finale for me is always the free soft serve ice cream.

may lack in small local establishment is made up in the friendly service of the staff and the amazing menu that the restaurant has to offer.

Jason’s Deli is located as 2346 McFarland Boulevard East and open seven days a week. Tweet us @ ThePlanetWeekly and let us know where you are eating!

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

Though I don’t know what may be in your rotation of favorite lunch locations, I encourage you to have Jason’s Deli as part of your routine.

There are few places in Tuscaloosa that offer such a variety of options while also having such an ample salad bar. Sure the location is a “chain” but the employees are anything but. What the restaurant

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JUDGE'S REVIEW: 90 RATING CONUNDRUM RED BLEND - FLAGSHIP IPA BY STEAMWORKS BREWING CO. AMERICAN IPA | YEAR-ROUND | CANADA Judges Rating: 90 Aroma: 21 / 24 Appearance: 5/6 Flavor: 36 / 40 Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 Overall Impression: 18 / 20

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onundrum Red Blend is produced by Conundrum Wines in Fairfield, California, USA.

Well-known for his family’s history with Caymus, Charles F. Wagner is the Proprietor and Director of Winemaking for Conundrum.

Charlie is the grandson of Charlie Wagner Sr., the co-founder of Caymus.

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lagship IPA by Steamworks Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 21A, American IPA, served in a taper-shouldered pint glass at 47oF.

The beer shows off a deep golden/light amber color (~6 SRM), displaying a reasonably pronounced polyphenol haze that may or may not be directly attributable to dry hopping. The aggressive pour yields a thick and creamy head of mixed-size bubbles that persists for many minutes. Outgassing is medium.

The nose shows classic deference to the modern West Coast-style that has become popular worldwide: rich yet subdued caramel and biscuit maltt ones overlain by bright fruity and sweet hop angles of orange, apricot, pineapple and melon. Overall the hop nose, while angular, is relatively reserved and sweet, lacking any big pine or otherwise dank notes – just bright fresh stone and tropical fruits in an off-dry and pleasant package.

The flavor starts off very softly malty and creamy, trailing to a rather surprisingly reserved bitterness; flavors of orange juice and apricot dominate early, with the caramel notes and more tropical guava/ mango emerging more mid palate. The finish is off-dry and quite clean and creamy with malt structure standing its own against the new world sweet and fruity hop oils. The body is medium, with appreciable texture and creaminess ue to what the foam stand shows to be a great mix of protein-polyphenols that present as creamy and lush. What is most remarkable is the low, lingering bitterness in the finish, which to me indicated the beer was likely brewed with soft water.

Overall the beer is a refreshing and bright, albeit modestly-bittered, West Coast IPA, with a great blend of hop/fruit character and a nod toward the juicy Northeast variant in some flavor angles but lacking the pronounced muddy coloring. The beer would do well with a wide range of food pairings, from antipasti of olives and cured meats to a big greasy hamburger. Salud!

Conundrum Red BlendThis wine, the 2015 California Red Blend, is a blend of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Its grapes are said to be sourced from “premier winegrowing regions in California.”

In Charlie’s tasting notes he recommends the wine be served slightly chilled to enhance the wine’s structure and fruit profile. I chose not to taste this wine chilled, as I feel chilled reds do not allow their full flavor to come through. At least not for me.

Appearance The first thing I noted about Conundrum Red Blend was that it was a twist top. Given the price (see below), I was a little surprised about that. No big deal, though.

In the glass, the wine is dark purple in color. It’s a dark bold red and very little light shines through the glass. It was very leggy, foreshadowing the wine’s high alcohol content. The legs were thick and very slow to fall.

Aroma The wine’s nose was unique and enjoyable. I sensed a mix of brown spice and blackberry jam. I also noted a definite whiff of alcohol in the nose, which did draw attention away from the spice and blackberry.

Conundrum Red Blend alcohol content 15.1% by volume, per the bottle.

That’s pretty high and explains the sting in the nose I experienced, along with the slow, thick legs.

Taste Given the wine’s aroma, I was expecting a chaotic, spicy, jammy sort of flavor. However, I was pleasantly rewarded with a flavor that was quite smooth and refined.

I discovered soft notes of sweet plum and black cherry. As the wine had a chance to breathe, I even noted some caramel or perhaps light mocha as well. All in all, very satisfying.

Mouthfeel and Tannins The wine’s mouthfeel was velvety and its tannins were round and wellbehaved.

Finish The wine’s finish was long and primarily based on its flavor. The transition to the tannins was smooth and forgiving with just the slightest bit of bitterness at the very end.

Overall Opinion While I wasn’t overly impressed with the alcohol bite in the otherwise enjoyable aroma, I did like the flavor and finish quite a bit. For a modern red blend, it was nice to see it wasn’t a flavor bomb, but actually a well-crafted blend that steered away from the current trends.

So, overall, a win. I definitely suggest decanting or at least giving the wine some time to get some air in the glass.

That should help to alleviate some of the alcohol burn and let the mocha come through.

Conundrum Red Blend price $22.99.

Suggested Food Pairing First off, this wine works just fine on its own as a smooth sipper. However, if you are looking for a good pairing, Conundrum recommends pairing this wine with grilled meats and fullflavored dishes.

That sound great too!

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

752.5895

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.

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

Cook Out 100 15th St E, Tuscaloosa Fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.//Thur-Fri 11:00am-4:00am Sat-Wed 11:00am-3:00am//www. cookout.com

Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill 2001 New Watermelon Rd | Northport // 342.3378 LaGran Fiesta 9770 Hwy 69 S // 345.8871

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

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

Los Tarascos (2 locations) 110 Skyland Blvd E - Tuscaloosa//553-8896 New LOCATION 3380 McFarland Blvd - Northport//330-0919//www.lostarascos.com

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

Margarita's Grill 1241 McFarland Blvd E // 343.0300

Holler & Dash 1130 University Blvd A-1, Tuscaloosa//752-3310 Sun-Thur 7am–2pm Fri-Sat 7am–9pm Sun 7am2pm//www.holleranddash.com International House of Pancakes 724 Skyland Blvd // 366.1130 Jack's 1200 Hackberry Lane | Tuscaloosa // 345.1199

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 10:30am8pm Closed Sun Pepito’s (2 locations) 1203 University Blvd | The Strip // 391.9028 1301 McFarland Blvd NE // 391.4861

Mr. Bill's Family Restaurant 2715 McFarland Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 333.9312 Panera Bread 1800 McFarland Blvd *402 | Tuscaloosa // 366.8780 Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip | Tuscaloosa // 342.0022 Rama Jama’s 1000 Bryant Dr // 750.0901//Closest restaurant to Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Sweet Home Food Bar 2218 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 764-9346 Mon.-Fri. Mon-Sat 9am–9pm Sun- 10am-3pm Tropical Smoothie Cafe 1800 McFarland Blvd E, | Tuscaloosa// 331-4070 Casual, health-conscious cafe featuring custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps. Mon-Thur 6:30am–9:30pm Fri-7am-9pm Sun-10:30-8pm T-Town Café 500 14th Street, Tuscaloosa | 759-5559 |www. ttowncafe.com Mon - Fri 6am - 3pm; Sat - Closed; Sun 10:30am 3pm The Waysider 1512 Greensboro Ave // 345.8239 Open for breakfast and lunch. Smoke free.

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

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

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 La Cocina Bar & Grill 561-6851 Mon-Thur 11am-9:30 Fri 11am-10pm Sat 9am-10pm Sun 9am-9pm lacocinatuscaloosa.com El Rincon (2 locations) 1225 University Blvd | Tuscaloosa // 366.0855 1726 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 330.1274

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

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

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.

Iguana Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village //

Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi 502 15th Street // 752.8844

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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 // 7591400//Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dinner: 4:30 p.m.

- 10 p.m. Sat & Sun 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Pokirrito 68 (was Ezell's Southern Food Express) 220 15th St E, Tuscaloosa Sushi Bar Rock 'n Roll Sushi 469-9060//2229 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa Mon-Thur 11am-9pm Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 12-9pm ITALIAN Broadway Pizzeria 2880 Rice Mine Road Northeast Tuscaloosa, // 391.6969 DePalma’s Italian Cafe 2300 University Blvd, Downtown // 759.1879 Menu ranges from sanwiches to finer pasta dishes and pizza. Varied beer and wine selection. Hours: Mon–Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Fri & Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. | www.depalmascafe.com Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.345.4343 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 Animal Butter 710-5455// 2217 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa// TueSat 11am–10pm Sun 11am–9pm Monday Closed | www.animalbutterinc.com

1915 University Blvd // 759.2424 From hamburgers to hummus. Open daily 10 a.m.

- 11 p.m.

The Kitchen 2322 4th St, Tuscaloosa//331-4731 Tue-Fri 8am–3pm Sat-Sun 9am-9pm Closed Sunday 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 11am6pm Mon-12AM–8PM Metro Diner 464-9428//1800 McFarland Blvd E #404 Tuscaloosa Sun-Thur 7am–8pm Fri-Sat 7am–9pm www.metrodiner.com 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 Mr Bill's Family Dining 333-9312 2715 McFarland Blvd, Northport Mon-Fri 10am-8pm Closed Sat-Sun Nothing But Noodles 1320 McFarland Blvd E #530// 349-2900// www.nothingbutnoodles.com Pastas, Salads, Soups, Desserts Fri-Sat 10:30am–10:30pm SunThur 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

Avenue Pub 405 23rd Avenue // Tuscaloosa Brunch, lunch, and dinner. Specialty cocktails, local pints, bottled beer, and wine. Mon - Fri. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat. Noon – 11 p.m., Sun.Noon p.m. – 9 p.m.

PHO TOWN 248-7663 Vietnamese Noodle Soup & Grill 1800 McFarland Blvd E #420, Tuscaloosa Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Sun-11am-8pm

Big Daddy’s Cafe 514 Greensboro Ave | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 759.9925

Quick Grill 1208 University Blvd | The Strip // 342.0022 www.bamaquickgrill.com

The Blue Plate Restaurant (Was Northport Diner) 450 McFarland Blvd, Northport // 462-3626

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

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 Dave’s Dogs 1701 McFarland Blvd E | University Mall // 722.2800 Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1800 McFarland Blvd E | Midtown Village // 391.0575 www.fiveguys.com Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers//764-9097 315 15th St, Tuscaloosa Fri-Sat 10:30am–11:00pm Sun-Thur 10:30am– 10:00pm | www.freddysusa.com Glory Bound Gyro Company 2325 University Blvd // 349-0505 Glory Bound Gyro Company is a unique restaurant that focuses on great food and service in a funky, fun-filled atmosphere. Open Mon-Thu: 11am 10pm | Fri - Sat: 11am-10pm | Sun: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sitar Indian Cuisine 500 15th St // 345-1419 Southern Ale House 1530 McFarland Blvd N//Monday-Thursday 11a.m9p.m., Friday-Saturday 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// 5616999//We use the freshest ingredients available with an emphasis on supporting the local farmer Mon-Sun 10am–9pm//www.urbancookhouse.com Whataburger - 349-4506 820 Skyland Blvd, Tuscaloosa Open 24 hours - Inside & Drive-thru www.whataburger.com Zoe’s Kitchen 312 Merchants Walk // 344.4450 A wonderful selection of Greek foods

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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 10:30am-11:00pm | 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).

Buffalo Wild Wings 2710 McFarland Blvd. East | Tuscaloosa // 523.0273 Sports grille with TVs galore. Diverse beer and wine, full bar Champs Sports Grille 320 Paul Bryant Drive | inside Four Points Sheraton Hotel // 752.3200 Breakfast and lunch buffets. Sunday brunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wilhagan’s 2209 4th St | Downtown Tuscaloosa // 366.0913 Wings U 1800 McFarland Blvd East Suite 218 | Pick-up Tuscaloosa // 561.3984 Features the first coal-fired pizza oven in Alabama. Owned by former UA/Miami Dolphins great Bob Baumhower. Completely open concept! www.wingsu.com WingZone 1241 McFarland Blvd E | Tuscaloosa // 342.2473 BARBEQUE Archibald & Woodrow's BBQ 4215 Greensboro Ave | Tuscaloosa // 331.4858 Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sun lunch Bama BBQ & Grill 3380 McFarland Blvd | Northport // 333.9816 Dickey's BBQ (3 locations) 9770 Alabama 69; Midtown; and 13544 Hwy 43 North at Rose Blvd. in Northport. Texas Barbecue. | 344.6500 1800 McFarland Blvd, Midtown Village, Tuscaloosa. | 758-1133 | 13544 Hwy 43 North, Winn Dixie Shopping Center, Northport. | 330-1147 Dreamland (2 locations) 5535 15th Ave | Tuscaloosa // 758.8135 101 Bridge Ave | Northport // 343.6677 The legend. On game day, get there early if you want to make kickoff. Seating is limited. Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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

- 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Schlotsky’s Deli 405 15th St. E // 759.1975 // schlotskys.com

Pearl Garden 2719 Lurleen Wallace Blvd | Northport // 339.0880

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

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

Hooter’s 5025 Oscar Baxter Dr | Next to Jameson Inn // 758.3035 www.hooters.com

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

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-9am10pm 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 Little Italy 1130 University Blvd. // 345.4354 Marco’s Pizza 1021 McFarland Blvd, Northport// 330-4555 Mon-Thur 11am–10pm Fri-Sat 11am–11pm Sun 3–10PM | http://www.marcos.com Subs n' You 2427 University Blvd. | Tuscaloosa // 205.758.0088 Roly Poly Sandwiches 2300 4th Street | Tuscaloosa // 366.1222

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 SHOPS OHenry's Coffee 650-4044 //2531 University Blvd #100 Mon-Thur 6am-9pm Fri 6-10pm Sat 7-10pm Sun 7-9pm Uperk 553-8505 // 405 20th Ave, Tuscaloosa Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm Sat 8am-2pm Sun 2-9pmBarnes & 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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Bee Gee is solid black with white whiskers. She likes to chat with you and loves to be petted. You can typically find her in her cat bed taking a long nap!

She can be playful but also knows how to relax around the house: the best of both worlds! Bee Gee may not be as young as she used to be, but she still has spunk in her personality.

This fine fellow is a lover! Gus thrives on attention and likes to lean on you. He is friendly and very social. He would make a great workout dog for nice walks or jogs.

Bee Gee does well with other cats and young children.

She is negative for FIV and FeLK, current on vaccinations as well as spayed.

Gus is too big for an apartment and will require a fenced-in yard so he can run and play, but he should not be an outside-only dog. He should be fine with children 8 and up, but not younger due to his large size.

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ot only must good sequels live up to the original, but they must also transcend it.

“Atomic Blonde” director David Leitch’s “Deadpool 2” makes Tim Miller’s “Deadpool” appear almost prudish, boasting thrice as much profanity, promiscuity, and pyrotechnics, including our protagonist’s smart-aleck asides to the audience. You’ve got to be a little warped yourself to appreciate Deadpool’s antics. Make no mistake, “Deadpool” started the next stride in the evolution of cinematic costume-clad crimefighters. Starting with several “X-Men” (2000) epics, sequels and prequels, “Spider-Man” (2002) sequels and reboots, “The Fantastic Four” (2005) and its sequel “The Rise of the Silver Surfer,” and then “Iron Man” (2008), “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), “Thor” (2011), “Captain America” (2011), “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), “Ant Man” (2015), “Doctor Strange” (2016), and “Black Panther” (2017), the Marvel Cinematic Universe has outperformed its venerable rivals in the DC Universe, spouting risqué humor with PG-13 restraint, engaging characters, all swirled with sensational CGI. Although “Deadpool” (2016) never takes himself seriously, Ryan Reynolds is seriously sidesplitting. Skewering everything and everybody as well as himself and the eponymous character, Ryan Reynolds qualifies as the perfect match with ‘the merc with a mouth.’ Shattering the status quo PG-13 barrier, “Deadpool” plunged gleefully into forbidden R-rated territory. Earlier, no Hollywood studio would have green-lighted such an unconventional movie. Nothing in the “Deadpool” universe is safe from our crimson clad crimefighter’s subversive sense of humor. If “Deadpool” ranked as the first exception to the rule, Hugh Jackman’s, R-rated, swan-song “Logan” (2017) confirmed superheroes could thrive in an R-rated universe. “Deadpool 2” delivers every dollar’s worth of its $110-million budget in energetic stunts, a James Bond opening credits parody, and a stouthearted Marvel character co-star who never lets Deadpool overshadow him. A minute under of two hours, “Deadpool 2” provides everything Reynolds promised during his aftercredits “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” scene in the original.

“Deadpool 2” begins with Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds of “Green Lantern”), aka ‘Deadpool,’ struggling to keep his gal, Vanessa (Morena Baccarin of “Serenity”), out of harm’s

way. Unfortunately, he cannot protect her when gunmen invade their apartment, and Vanessa dies from a fatal bullet! Tragedy strikes early in this rambunctious sequel, and Vanessa remains on ‘the other side’ for most of it! A grief-stricken Deadpool catches her killer, disposing of him painfully as only Deadpool can, and then he obliterates himself in a fireball inferno. As all Deadpool fans know, Deadpool is indestructible as long as he has his superpowers. Mind you, he cannot kill himself, courtesy of Ajax’s cancer treatments inflicted on him in “Deadpool.” Incredibly, Deadpool’s body rejuvenates itself! During a momentary absence, Wade visits Vanessa in ‘the other world.’ Initially, Vanessa had wanted to have a baby, but a bullet destroyed those dreams.

Now, Wade Williams/Deadpool vows to save a child. This child is an obese teen with an attitude, Russell Collins (Julian Dennison of “Shopping”), who has suffered grievously at the hands of pedophiles in an orphanage. Russell can summon flamethrower fires from his blazing hands, and he vows to incinerate the perverted Headmaster.

A sympathetic Deadpool befriends Russell, but the two land in ‘the Icebox’ Prison, where our hero loses his superpowers. He advises Russell to find somebody else. No sooner are they behind bars than a vengeful Cable (Josh Brolin of “Sicario”) appears.

Cable storms the mutant prison located in an isolated snow-covered mountain range. An indomitable half-man, half-cyborg, equipped with massive firepower, he blasts away at Russell. A flashforward reveals Russell cremated Cable’s wife and daughter, after the teen had grown up. Cable plans to liquidate him before Russell grows old enough to harm his loved ones. However, Cable must bypass

Deadpool, but Deadpool refuses to accommodate him.

Not only does grim-looking Cable resemble the Terminator, but he is also every bit as alarming. Deadpool compares him with ‘the Winter Soldier.’

A straight-forward, time-traveling titan on a personal vendetta, Cable has no tolerance for humor. Cable makes the perfect straight man, and the granitejawed Brolin looks born to play the character. He disparages Deadpool as “an annoying clown dressed up as a sex toy.” Cable looks nothing like Thanos. Another Marvel character who hasn’t been seen since “X-Men: The Last Stand” appears in one of the more dynamic action scenes. After Deadpool abandons Russell, Russell forges a friendship with Juggernaut. Juggernaut is a muscle-bound behemoth who wears a lampshade helmet. Inevitably, Colossus and Juggernaut tangle, in a reprise of Colossus’s clash with Angel Dust (Gina Carano) in the original.

Deadpool resolves to thwart Cable and rescue Russell during an armored prison convoy transfer. Assembling team ‘X-Force,’ a bunch of mutant half-wits, he uses them to hijack the convoy. Their mission is doomed from the start, and Deadpool must contend with trigger-happy Cable as well as the barbarous Juggernaut. Amidst all this turmoil, Russell’s chief adversary, the despicable Headmaster (Eddie Marsan of “The World’s End”), makes an unforgettable impression despite the modicum of time allowed him.

“Atomic Blonde” director David Leitch sets several exhilarating, over-thetop, acrobatic faceoffs to venerable Top-40 hit tunes. The action erupts with Deadpool’s world tour where he assails crime families everywhere and racks up a double-digit body count.

Indeed, “Deadpool 2” bristles with more scenes of simulated cinematic violence than its predecessor.

Leitch’s polished directorial flare; the top-drawer CGI effects; and Ryan Reynolds’ nonstop humor distinguish this superior sequel. The scene where Deadpool shoots Ryan Reynolds as he reads the “Green Lantern” screenplay is riotous. Not as atrocious as Reynolds argues, “Green Lantern” went belly-up at the box-office, and he maintains his contempt for it here as he did in “Deadpool.” “Deadpool” scenarists Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, along with Reynolds, make nothing easy for our protagonist. He suffers several setbacks. The Brad Pitt cameo highlights the hilarious “X-Force” debacle as well as the X-Men that Wade overlooks at the mansion. Altogether, “Deadpool 2” is far more entertaining and uproarious than “Deadpool,” and the writers create greater depth and spontaneity in this follow-up.

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7 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHERRIES // SUPER FRUIT TO THE RESCUE

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t’s cherry season again! They’re fresh, plentiful, beautiful, and delicious, but, you may be wondering—are cherries actually that good for you? The answer is yes, 100 times yes! Cherries are not only one of the healthiest fruits, they also rank as one of the most health protective foods overall. One cup, or about 21 cherries, contains less than 100 calories and 15% of your daily vitamin C needs. But here are seven more reasons why this stone fruit is a nutritional all-star, and easy ways to eat more cherries year-round.

Cherries are full of antioxidants Cherries are a potent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These cellular body guards slow down aging and ward off chronic illnesses—including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and obesity.

They protect against diabetes The anti-inflammatory effect of cherries helps keep your body healthy; but what's more, cherries rank lower than many fruits on the glycemic index. That means they don’t trigger spikes and crashes in your blood sugar and insulin levels. This makes them both protective against diabetes, and important for managing the condition if you already have it.

They promote healthy sleep Tart cherries in particular are one of the few food sources of melatonin, a hormone that helps control your sleep-wake cycles. One study in men and women with insomnia found that compared to a placebo, eight ounces of tart cherry juice in the morning and again one to two hours before bed increased sleep time by an hour and 24 minutes.

They can provide arthritis relief Several studies have suggested that cherry consumption is beneficial for osteoarthritis sufferers. Regularly incorporating cherries or

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100% cherry juice into your meal or snack routine may help lessen your joint pain.

They lower the risk of gout attacks Over eight million adults in the U.S. suffer from gout. This inflammatory arthritis is triggered when a waste product called uric acid crystallizes within the joints, causing excruciating pain and swelling. In one study, gout patients who consumed cherries for just two days (both the fresh fruit, as well as cherry extract and juice) showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat cherries.

They curb cholesterol Research has shown that drinking tart cherry juice can help lower total cholesterol, including the “bad” type, known as LDL. That’s key because every 1% reduction in cholesterol lowers the risk of heart disease by 2%. And a high LDL is particularly worrisome in relation to heart attack risk.

They reduce post-exercise pain In other words, cherries can make that post-HIIT workout soreness less intense. They also protect against the cellular wear and tear from exercise, and help support muscle recovery. For this reason tart cherry juice is popular with professional and competitive athletes. But it can help anyone who’s regularly active.

How to max out the health benefits of cherries

when they're in season. But that's not the only way to embrace their nutritional perks. Look for frozen cherries, freeze-dried powders, 100% tart cherry juice, and preservative-free dried cherries.

Whip frozen cherries or powder into smoothies, or add it to overnight oats. Stir chopped dried cherries into nut butter or melted dark chocolate, or sprinkle onto salads and cooked veggies. Add tart cherry juice to sparkling water. Or drink it straight up if you're struggling with sleep, or want exercise recovery benefits. Making cherries and cherry products a staple part of your diet is a small shift that may snowball into big-time health benefits.

Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, is Health’s contributing nutrition editor, a New York Times best-selling author, and a consultant for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets.

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WHAT'S NEXT? Marian Gallaway Theatre Separate and Equal Suddenly Last Summer Merry Wives of Windsor The Drowsy Chaperone Sense and Sensibility

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BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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n addition to their standard coursework, Birmingham Southern College is finding various ways to implement service-learning programs to their module.

Located near Smithfield and College Hills, the Liberal Arts institution is partnering with neighboring communities to create effective courses for students to get involved in. For many, the programs are eye-openers.

“A lot of times, the demographic [of our students] is a privileged student, who has had lots of opportunities and hasn’t necessarily been in schools or neighborhoods or communities that are characterized by poverty, right?” said Kristin Harper, director of the Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action. “We want to be sure that they first understand they are going to learn, and there’s a lot to learn from people and we don’t have all the answers. So, I think it’s important to say upfront that even though what we’re doing is community outreach and service learning, we don’t want to perpetuate the type of divisions of race or class or any of that I find is actually part of the problem.”

The Western Area Initiative and Off-Campus Engagement Spearheaded by BSC President Linda Flaherty- Goldsmith, the Western Initiative Area was created as an effort to collaborate with communities near the campus. Additionally, the school offers myriad volunteer opportunities such as coaching the North Star soccer team, tutoring students at Bush Hill Academy and helping at First Light Women’s Shelter.

By working with an organization or neighborhood, the initiative utilizes the “expertise of faculty” and the “willingness of the student system” to learn more about their adjacent communities.

Additionally, BSC can also learn what active steps the community is taking on their own.

“She President Flaherty-Goldsmith] helped us a community remember our physical location and commitment to engagement in the community and called us to sort of be a good neighbor and be involved in the community and not just be sort of an island to ourselves,” Harper explained.

Theatre Meets Service In 2015, BSC launched Theatre’s Call to Action, an intense course that pairs storytelling, acting and community engagement. In the inaugural semester, students were required to interview faculty at Bush Hills Academy. The footage is then transcribed, edited and later presented to

the college and community as a play.

Helmed by theatre professor Alan Litsey, the course is designed to evoke “critical reflection”.

This year, the course partnered with the Smithfield Community Action Team and Dynamite Hill-Smithfield Community Land Trust. The small community is rich in history. Nicknamed “Dynamite Hill,” the Smithfield community was subject to a series of Ku Klux Klan bombings meant to scare blacks from purchasing property.

Keeping the same format, students were tasked with venturing into Smithfield and interviewing its residents, many of which were raised during the Civil Rights Movement. The class presented their plays last month on the campus’ Underground Theatre.

Throughout the semester, the class worked with community members to gather information, which is then used to help craft their characters. In the performances, students portray the interviewers as their younger selves in the 1950s and 60s.

Those interviewed included Judge Houston L. Brown, Dr. Madelyn C. Coar, Patricia WalkerTerry, William Blanding, Adrienne Reynolds BSC alumnus Kamau Afrika and Barbra Shores, daughter of the late Civil Rights attorney Arthur Davis Shores.

The final presentations go beyond getting a letter grade. Despite the course’s nature, the people documented are very much real. Without the course, some of the stories featured onstage

would never see the light of day. The class is also a learning experience for students. For Litsey, Theatre’s Call to Action honors the residents in the most digestible way: performance.

“In the midst of the process, I would say that all the people involved in our collaboration have affirmed the need for these stories to be documented,” Litsey said of the service-learning program. “I see enormous value in these stories being shared with our current generation of students. Some of these stories are perhaps have never been told or never have been told in this particular way.”

More than A Campus Effort Harper said incorporating service-learning initiatives to BSC’s curriculum enables students to grasp simple philanthropic traits that they can utilized in their post-collegiate lives. Instilling the significance of community engagement is just as necessary any other course. While the service-learning initiatives are rooted on campus, students are encouraged to extend their helping hand wherever life takes them.

“Our mission is to educate students, and that’s what we’re doing primarily but we want to sure and do that in the context of a larger community,” Harper said. “We’re not just doing it on an ivory tower, right? There are plenty of challenges in our community. In our world and they’re plenty of opportunities for students to learn in practical ways.”

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13. Winding curve 18. Ancient Celtic tribe of England 22. IV x XIII 24. Mummy's home 26. ____ Baines Johnson 27. Beatty bomb of '87 28. Alas and ___ 29. Misconceptions 30. Brightness measurement 31. Extinct bird of New Zealand 32. Concave bellybutton 33. Big name in online mortgages 34. Bossa nova cousin 38. Rotten little kid 40. Unbridged area 41. Pollution product 44. Slide, like a snake 46. Home for Walt Kelly's Pogo 49. Driver's one-eighty 50. Insignificant thing 51. Gertrude who was the first woman to swim the English Channel 55. We, in Chamonix 56. Wild ruminant?

58. Bed or bath follower 59. Kid's parent 60. Bad grades 61. Couple 62. Terminate 63. Say further 64. Weekday abbr.

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>>> HOROSCOPES | W E E K L Y O V E R V I E W You shouldn't try to fight the feelings that run through you today. Don't even try to rationalize them. These feelings are probably related to emotions dating back to your childhood. You shouldn't avoid or analyze them. There will be a lot of turmoil welling up inside you, Taurus. You should try to find some peace and quiet in the arms of a special someone.

You'll be lost in your thoughts today, analyzing your life and relationships. You'll be asking yourself if your existence is meeting your standards. You will ponder what to expect from the future and from the people around you. You're in the right frame of mind to make a few lifechanging decisions.

Today you will have all the energy you need to deal with long-term family problems. Indeed, you'll probably clash with some of your relatives. But this situation won't cause any serious issues, and you'll deal with these circumstances like a pro. You have the ability to get out of any delicate situation you find yourself in today.

You enjoy caring for others and you intervene regularly in their lives to guide them. Ironically, today you're the one who needs advice. You'll probably need to get away from it all in order to get a clear view of your own life, Leo. You could even decide to make the necessary arrangements for a trip abroad.

We all have to make compromises in order to live in contemporary society. You may have strong beliefs, but it's difficult to combine your ideals and a social life. Today you may wonder if you're prepared to be edged out of society and fight for your convictions. Shouldn't you try to find a compromise between life and your ideals?

You've always felt the need to free yourself from society.

You need to feel independent at any cost. You may need to face certain relationship problems at this time. Perhaps you're hesitant to commit either at work or in your personal life. You may ask yourself if your attitude isn't in fact revealing a desire to get away from it all. Perhaps you'll find the answer today.

You may feel annoyed about the attitude of some of your group of friends. Unlike these people, you're very open-minded and you can deal with situations as they arise. Indeed, you have a natural ability to adapt to every situation. Scorpio, today you'll probably have to arbitrate between two people with widely differing opinions.

Today, Sagittarius, you'll be submerged under a lot of emotions. In a way, you'll be revisiting your childhood. You may be very edgy. This is a good disposition in which to analyze your life. You'll be able to see if everything around you is where you think it belongs. Try to make the most out of this frame of mind.

You really know how to seduce, Capricorn. There is a spark inside of you that spreads naturally to those around you.

You have a big reservoir of sensitivity and emotion that could grow today. You might meet and charm new people.

Don't forget to recharge your batteries in order to keep your feelings intact in the days to come.

You're a very active person, Aquarius, but today you'll probably be disappointed. If you ask those around you to help with your activities, they most likely won't understand your needs. They'll wonder why you need to move constantly and why you need to create. The day may seem exhausting and complicated to you.

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Nothing much is happening today, yet you seem worried and tense. You'll have to use this day to your advantage.

Think about your life. You'll also think about the needs of your relatives in the years to come and how to attain those goals. You'll also be in the best disposition to think about your own family life.

You often need to thrive on personal emotions. Today will be no exception to the rule. For instance, you could try to captivate the attention of people you admire. The only problem is that they might not be receptive at first.

Try to take your time. You will have other opportunities in the near future.

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EXHIBIT BY ARTIST TONY BROCK WILL BE FEATURED AT THE DINAH WASHINGTON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed. As the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. This dark comedy is intended for adults.

For the second consecutive year, Theatre Tuscaloosa is partnering with the Alabama Conference of Theatre to host the Alabama Community Theatre Festival (November 2-4). Up to eight community theatres throughout Alabama will present sixty-minute performances in the Bean-Brown Theatre. Tickets to individual performances and/or the entire festival will be available to the general public.

The second musical of the season is Regina Taylor’s Crowns (February 15-24).

This gospel musical celebrates the southern black experience. When a young black woman travels to South Carolina to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn, she discovers the beauty, ceremony, and symbolism of her triumphant, hat-wearing southern sisters. In exquisite variety, the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary significance. This show is appropriate for all ages.

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elected works by artist Tony Brock will be presented in an exhibit at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center July 6-27, 2018. Titled “The Story So Far…,” the display will feature 20 acrylic on canvas paintings, including some of the artist’s most recent and popular work. A reception honoring Brock will take place on July 6 from 5-8 p.m. during First Friday.

Brock, a full-time Art Director at Randall-Reilly, paints during his spare time.

Inspired by 50 years of pop-culture, music, movies, comics, and monster magazines, he paints what he says makes him happy. Since his inaugural one-man show in 2010, Brock has participated in several gallery exhibits and arts festivals in Alabama including the annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts. He has also displayed his art at shows in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. He is a husband and father and has lived in Tuscaloosa for over 35 years.

During the reception, live music will be performed by the local band, Really Really Big Man. The Arts Council Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 1 - 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon-8 p.m. on First Fridays. Admission is free.

For additional information about Tuscaloosa exhibit openings on First Friday including hours and locations, visit www.firstfridaytuscaloosa.com.

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 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org for further information.

THEATRE TUSCALOOSA ANNOUNCES 2018-2019 SEASON

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heatre Tuscaloosa’s 2018-2019 season “We Go Together” will feature three plays, two musicals, the Alabama Community Theatre Festival, a one-week showing of A Christmas Carol, and two SecondStage productions.

The mainstage season opens with Stuart Ross’ Forever Plaid (September 7-16).

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy 1950s nostalgia trip, including well-known four-part harmony songs, like “Crazy ‘bout You Baby,” “Sixteen Tons,” and “Three Coins in the Fountain.” This musical is appropriate for all ages.

God of Carnage will also be presented this season (October 19-28). In this 2009 Tony-award winner by Yazmina Reza, a playground altercation among eleven-yearold boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the

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In May, audiences are invited to Inherit the Wind (May 17-26) by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. This play has its genesis in the events of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, the heart of which is the debate over evolution vs. creationism/science vs. faith. It is considered one of the most outstanding dramas of our time. According to the New York Times, "The portrait it draws of an explosive episode in American culture remains as fresh as it ever was.” All ages are welcome.

The mainstage season will conclude with one of the world’s most popular musicals, Grease (July 12-21) by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Rydell High's senior class of 1959 has one year left to make high school memories. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and the new “good girl” Sandy try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," and "Hopelessly Devoted." Grease became the soundtrack of a generation. This show is appropriate for ages thirteen and up.

Theatre Tuscaloosa is offering several special events during the 2018-2019 season that may be added to season ticket orders. The add-on events include the SecondStage season, A Christmas Carol, and the Shelton State student production.

The SecondStage season includes two productions. Love, Loss and What I Wore (October 2-6) by Nora and Delia Ephron can be viewed at Green Bar (2209 4th Street). A tapestry of monologues weaves together women’s clothing and the memories each item evokes into a touching performance. The SecondStage season concludes with A Festival of One-Acts (March 27-31), which will feature ten-minute plays inspired by Alabama’s bicentennial and written by local playwrights. These performances will be held at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (620 Greensboro Ave.).

Back by popular demand, Theatre Tuscaloosa is reviving Romulus Linney’s stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (December 10-16). In this traditional tale, four mysterious spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge to help him find the true meaning of Christmas. It is a show for both young and old and a great way to get the whole family into the holiday spirit.

The Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Theatre Department will present Almost, Maine (April 11-14), which features nine vignettes about couples in the imaginary town of Almost, Maine. This show examines the joy and pain of falling into and out of love. Audiences will be supporting the talent of the future when they attend this student production.

The 2018-2019 season is produced in cooperation with Shelton State Community College and will be presented in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road), except as noted above.

Season tickets are discounted fifteen percent over individual ticket prices and include the five mainstage productions: Forever Plaid, God of Carnage, Crowns, Inherit the Wind, and Grease. Packages are $94 for adults; $80 for seniors, members of the military, and SSCC employees; and $65 for students and children.

Season tickets may be purchased as either traditional packages (same night and seat for each show) or as flex passes, which may be redeemed in any order and combination for any of the 2018-2019 mainstage productions. A Christmas Carol, the SecondStage season, and SSCC’s Almost, Maine may be purchased at a discount as add-ons to any season package. More information and season tickets are available at www.theatretusc.com or 205.391.2277.

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labama is recruiting several of the nation's elite defensive linemen in the 2019 class.

Perhaps none is more athletic than Nathan Pickering, a 6-4, 290-pounder who does it all for Seminary, MS head coach Brian Riles.

"His future in college is on defense. Everybody knows that. But we are going to get everything we can get out of him here," Riles says. "In our spring game, we put him at receiver and threw him a corner route for a 40-yard gain. Then we had a third-and-15 and stuck him in there to run a fade route that went for another 40-yard gain. That just goes to show you what all he can do."

College recruiters are also sold on what Pickering can do. He has offers from coast to coast, including ones from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, FSU, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas, Texas A&M and Southern Cal, among others.

"He hasn't just come out and said these are my top five or six schools," Riles says. "I know he has some that he likes. He's visited some of them a few times. He's been to LSU and to Alabama. He's been to Mississippi State. He's been to Florida. But he's not really come out and narrowed it down."

Pickering is expected to make an official visit to Southern Cal later this summer. But Riles would be surprised if he picked a school far from home.

"His mom hasn't told me this, but knowing her, I think she'd like for him to be relatively close," Riles says. "It makes it easier to jump in the car and go see him play. You can't just jump in the car and go to Gainesville for a game. He has visited Florida twice and he loves it. And I'm not saying it would be too far for him. But I don't think he would go much farther than Florida. You can go to Alabama or to LSU or Mississippi State, just as examples, without much problem. You don't have to spend the night.

You could drive back home after the game from Tuscaloosa or Baton Rouge or Starkville."

Pickering has made several unofficial visits to Alabama over the past year or so. He is planning to

be in Tuscaloosa for another visit soon.

"He came in my office this morning asking me if I'd talked to Coach Golding at Alabama, because he and his parents are supposed to visit Tuscaloosa," Riles says. "Nathan has been over there a few times already, but his parents have not been yet.

The Alabama coaches want to get them over there so that they can see it. So I'd say that Alabama is definitely still in with him."

Pickering, an honor student, could graduate early next December, but he is planning to finish high school next May. KANE PATTERSON Star inside backer closing in on a decision Nashville-Christ Presbyterian, TN 2019 four-star linebacker Kane Patterson is slowly but surely whittling down his impressive list of 30 offers. The 6-1, 220-pounder still has Alabama, Ohio State and Texas A&M on his list. He's also considering a few other schools. Patterson plans to announce a decision in late July or early August.

"For me, I think it comes down to three things," Patterson says. "My criteria in narrowing down my list has been about championships, education and the people. Those are the things that are most important to me."

Alabama seems to meet all of Patterson's criteria.

"I really think that me and Coach Golding mesh well," Patterson says. "I think there are several aspects of Alabama football that I really like. I like a lot of the components of the program."

As for Ohio State, Patterson says, "I really like Ohio State's linebacker coach. I also like Coach (Urban) Meyer. I feel like I fit in their scheme, too. They have a lot of the components in their program."

Of the Aggies, he says, "I haven't been to Texas A&M yet, but I talk to their linebacker coach a lot. I really like him."

As his decision nears, Patterson is making another round of visits to his favorite schools. He made his third visit to Alabama this past Saturday. He will spend tomorrow and Wednesday at Ohio State. He goes to Texas A&M on June 15-17. He's not sure which other schools he will visit.

Patterson says that his visit to Bama on Saturday "went really well."

"Coach (Pete) Golding was in Florida at a camp, so I got to spend a lot of time with Coach Saban, Coach Lupoi and Coach Enos," Patterson says. "It's always good to spend time with them. That was my third time there, so it was good to see them again.

"I'm getting close to my decision in late July or early August, so I wanted to put that out there in front of them so they would know."

What will be the key in his decision?

"I really think it be about the position coach," Patterson says. "It will probably come down to which position coach I mesh with the best."

HE LIKES THE PRESSURE OF CALLING DEFENSIVE SIGNALS In high school, Patterson plays several positions, including outside linebacker, running back and wildcat quarterback.. As a running back, Patterson rushed for 1,003 yards and 23 touchdowns last season.

Patterson says that Alabama thinks he fits best as a Mike or Will inside linebacker.

"I really like inside linebacker," Patterson says. "I feel comfortable there. I like the pressure of calling the defense and the responsibility of knowing what all the other guys on defense are supposed to do and where they are supposed to line up."

"I'm 220 pounds right now. The coaches think that I will play at 235 in college. I think I can do that easily."

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