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All content by Mary Kathryn Patterson

New cultural arts center connects community

Mary Kathryn Patterson August 27, 2013

The Tuscaloosa art scene continues to prosper and grow with the unveiling of The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The Arts Center, a new space to be used as a venue for rotating...

Sky Lantern Festival honors child abuse victims

Mary Kathryn Patterson April 2, 2013

Child Abuse Prevention Services will host its fifth annual Sky Lantern Festival at Sokol Park this Saturday in honor of children who have previously suffered from child abuse. Iris Davis, interim director...

‘Vloggers’ on YouTube making names for themselves

Mary Kathryn Patterson February 12, 2013

Spending hours on YouTube is a fun way to waste time for many students, but for the actual video creators, or vloggers, it’s a way to inspire others and explore possible career opportunities. Caitlin...

ACT performs musical version of 1980 hit

Mary Kathryn Patterson January 10, 2013

The Actor’s Charitable Theatre will perform the musical “9 to 5” beginning this Friday, Jan. 11 through Monday, Jan. 14 at the Bama Theatre. The musical is based on the 1980 movie of the same name...

Mojo Trio to perform at Woodstock Festival Arts Center

Mojo Trio to perform at Woodstock Festival Arts Center

Mary Kathryn Patterson November 14, 2012

Mojo Trio, a popular band among bar venues, is set to perform at the Woodstock Festival Arts Center in Woodstock, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. The band is made up of three members, including guitarist...

Bone marrow registry drive to benefit UA employee

Mary Kathryn Patterson October 28, 2012

University of Alabama employees will host a bone marrow registry drive on campus to support a co-worker recently diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. The drive will take place Oct. 31 outside of Reese Phifer...

Popular restaurant offers coffee shop during the day

Popular restaurant offers coffee shop during the day

Mary Kathryn Patterson September 12, 2012

The popular downtown restaurant, Five, now offers students and patrons a different atmosphere from the night time hot spot in the form of a coffee shop café. Five Java serves fresh juices, smoothies,...

Campus, students continue to focus on health

Mary Kathryn Patterson July 25, 2012

The University of Alabama has seen an even stronger shift toward healthy choices on campus since its high ranking in Men’s Health magazine. In the November 2011 issue of Men’s Health, UA was ranked...

City of Tuscaloosa may reconsider aspects of entertainment districts proposal, increase police presence

Mary Kathryn Patterson July 18, 2012

The recent shooting at Temerson Square could have an impact on the plans for future entertainment districts proposed by the City of Tuscaloosa. City Attorney Jimbo Woodson said safety would be a main...

Entertainment districts would bring appeal, concerns

Mary Kathryn Patterson July 2, 2012

Students and bar managers are seeing the appeal for a new Tuscaloosa bar scene as details transpire about the city’s proposed entertainment districts. City Attorney Jimbo Woodson said the City of Tuscaloosa...

SGA plans fall concert, considers B.o.B. and Foster the People as acts

Mary Kathryn Patterson June 27, 2012

The Student Government Association’s Rage concert could make a comeback this fall. More than a year after the SGA brought The Avett Brothers and Band of Horses to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, they...