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Blues artists to play Bama

Blues artists to play Bama

Cameron Kiszla September 15, 2010

Grammy-nominated blues artist Ruthie Foster will perform at the Bama Theatre tonight to benefit the Alabama Blues Project. The renowned singer and guitarist, known for her mix of blues, gospel, folk,...

Women Painters decorate Medical Center

Women Painters decorate Medical Center

Stephanie Brumfield September 15, 2010

A new influx of paintings by the Tuscaloosa and University Women Painters will adorn the otherwise plain walls of the University Medical Center beginning today at 11:30 a.m. The Painters, who swap out...

For two students, life is a 'Cabaret'

For two students, life is a ‘Cabaret’

Jordan Staggs September 14, 2010

“What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play.” These opening lines of the title number in the Broadway hit “Cabaret” might appeal to some University students this week. Birmingham’s...

Classical Indian dancer to perform at UA

CW Staff September 14, 2010

A yoga guru and professional classical dancer from India will perform a traditional dance tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Center Theater. Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy’s performance, Dancing to...

VMAs an affront to all music fans

Trey Irby September 14, 2010

“Remember when MTV played music videos?” This is the dumbest question that is most constantly asked by anyone in their 20s, because, no, I have no memories of an all-music channel. No students at...

"Screwtape" hits the Allen Bales Theatre

“Screwtape” hits the Allen Bales Theatre

Ashley Chaffin September 14, 2010

The classic tale of good versus evil will be played out in the UA department of theatre and dance’s first production of the 2010-2011 season. “Screwtape” is a play by James Forsyth that the cast...

'Machete' is stylishly bloody, not much else

‘Machete’ is stylishly bloody, not much else

Carter Glascock September 12, 2010

Rating: 2 out of 4 Consensus: “Machete” definitely delivers some genre thrills, but drags on far too long “Machete” is the full-length film by Robert Rodriguez that was spawned from his fake...

Local venues raise money for river

Local venues raise money for river

Karissa Bursch September 12, 2010

By visiting a favorite “watering   hole” during the month of September, anyone can participate in a campaign to preserve a vital source of water in Tuscaloosa. Students and residents of Tuscaloosa...

‘Writing &’ gives students ideas for future professions

Stephanie Brumfield September 12, 2010

Can students majoring in English, art, music and the humanities do something with their degrees other than teach? The answer is yes, and the professionals participating in the Writing & series are living...

Citizen Cope to play Bama Theatre

Citizen Cope to play Bama Theatre

Cameron Kiszla September 12, 2010

Singer-songwriter Citizen Cope will bring his mix of folk, hip-hop and blues to the Bama Theatre tonight for a 10 p.m. show. “A concert by an artist of his professionalism and talent and popularity...

Hip-hop concert connects music with politics

Alex Cohen September 9, 2010

When hip-hop is brought into conversation in Alabama, people typically cite familiar names, like The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Wayne, NAS, Mos Def and Snoop Dogg. But Alabamians are unfamiliar with the...

The new Ars Nova: games as an art form

The new Ars Nova: games as an art form

Tiara Dees September 9, 2010

There are several major art forms in the 21st century, including music, film, literature, photography, paintings, sculpture and video games. How are video games art, you may ask? The concept and definition...