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Local spots and ideas for a relaxed Valentines Day

Local spots and ideas for a relaxed Valentines Day

Caroline Smith February 14, 2018

If you’re the kind of person who cringes at the thought of a heart-filled, chocolate-covered, candlelit Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to dread the holiday and hope it passes by in a flash. But, never...

Phoebe Bridgers performs sold out show in Birmingham

Phoebe Bridgers performs sold out show in Birmingham

Ellen Johnson February 14, 2018

The title of Phoebe Bridgers’ 2017 album, “Stranger in the Alps” is a stark contradiction to the record’s contents. The name is derived from a line in the cult comedy film “The Big Lebowski,”...

Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Tuscaloosa

Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Tuscaloosa

Logan Doctson February 14, 2018

Mardi Gras is a great excuse to try new foods and beverages and show off your favorite yellow and purple attire. If you couldn’t travel to New Orleans or Mobile this past weekend, who says you can’t...

Bama Theatre to screen 2018 Oscar-nominated short films

Bama Theatre to screen 2018 Oscar-nominated short films

Caroline Smith February 14, 2018

Even short films can be big on entertainment.  Tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Bama Theatre will show the 2018 Oscar nominated short films. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will...

UA Theatre & Dance opens 'Vinegar Tom' tonight

UA Theatre & Dance opens ‘Vinegar Tom’ tonight

Ellen Johnson February 13, 2018

UA Theatre & Dance is brewing up something entertaining this week through Sunday, Feb. 18. Starting tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13, they'll present "Vinegar Tom," a play about the witch trials in 17th century...

Music Column: Take a gander at the Phish Phanatics

Music Column: Take a gander at the Phish Phanatics

Katie Huff February 13, 2018

Phish “phans” have an app. It can be phound in the App Store and downloaded to your phone. Through this app, phanatics have, at their phingertips, twenty-phour minute jam sessions that drastically...

Whataburger plans for two Tuscaloosa locations

Whataburger plans for two Tuscaloosa locations

Lorin Byrd February 12, 2018

By Lorin Byrd | Contributing Writer Not only can UA students look forward to one Whataburger restaurant opening later this spring, but the hamburger chain also announced the beginning of construction for...

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra presents diamond-themed music, prizes

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra presents diamond-themed music, prizes

Logan Doctson February 12, 2018

On Feb. 12, The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and The University of Alabama Opera Theatre are collaborating in honor of the 160th anniversary of the composer Giacomo Puccini’s birth and to celebrate...

Students partner with, promote local entertainers

Students partner with, promote local entertainers

Katie Huff February 12, 2018

Between The Jupiter and Druid City Music Hall, The Strip continuously houses the various musical stylings of local, regional and nationally-recognized artists. From The Avett Brothers at The Jupiter in...

Creative Campus accepting submissions for Hidden Histories

Creative Campus accepting submissions for Hidden Histories

Elizabeth Thiel February 12, 2018

Creative Campus is currently seeking submissions for Hidden Histories, an event to experience and celebrate stories of African-American history at The University of Alabama. The deadline to sign up is...

Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa to host chili cookoff Saturday

Olivia Stover February 9, 2018

It's a little-known fact that chili is prepared in more than one variety. This weekend, The 12th Annual Great Tuscaloosa Chili Cookoff returns with a range of chilies for the tasting. The Chili Cookoff...

Band of the Week Q&A: Lord Nelson talks Green Bar show this weekend

Christina Ausley February 9, 2018

Lord Nelson, a band of five from Virginia, are playing Green Bar tonight, Feb. 9, at 10:30 p.m. The group's roots rock sounds spring from their southern guitar stylings and off kilter trombone-playing....