A-Day might be this weekend but that’s not slowing down Tuscaloosa’s music scene. Check out what bands are playing in town this April weekend. The Jason Miller Band at Rhythm and Brews - On Friday,...
It’s been a busy week. With four papers and a project due, I’ve basically been permanently attached to my laptop since last Friday. Finding time to do anything other than work was a struggle. However,...
Have you ever wanted to walk the cobblestone streets of Berlin or buy a freshly-baked pretzel from Munich? Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of polka dancing in Cologne? Regardless, there’s no need...
From snakes and lizards to butterflies and moths, this Earth Day University of Alabama Museums and Moundville Archaeological Park are doing things a little bit different.In both analyzing all the various...
When Griffin Meyer first read the script for “The Itch,” he knew right away he wanted to direct it. The short film, a psychological thriller about a young man named Stokes who recounts a past ordeal...
It’s Easter this weekend which means I get to go home and eat a real nice dinner at my grandmother’s house, complete with ham, mashed potatoes and all the good Easter dinner things. Of course, that...
Brandon Sparks' journey to becoming a director began when he was young, sitting in the Bama Theatre watching a Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz.”Now, Sparks, a UA alumnus...
It’s almost Easter weekend, and you know what that means – deviled eggs, honeyed hams and braised asparagus will soon be the talk of the table. It’s time for brunch. If you’re not too keen in the...
Enter an upscale tap room intricately decorated with brass designs. More than 30 barstools line up across from a lineup of nearly 60 different craft beer taps. Guests enjoy prime rib, flatbreads and burgers...
AJ McCarron knows how to roll with the Tide, but now he'll be delving into a new kind of a roll – sushi, that is. After winning his second national championship in 2012, few doubted McCarron would ever...
Going once, going twice, sold! The Kentuck Art Center will host an evening full of local paintings and burlesque performances at their first “Celebration of Art” block party and auction this Saturday...
As the days get hotter, I find myself drawn to lighter, cooler foods. The nights of craving warm, filling comfort foods like pasta and soup are waning and a want for sandwiches and smaller portions is...
Artists from across the South will set up in Government Plaza this Saturday for the Druid City Arts Festival. You'll find music, food, children's arts and crafts and over 80 artists and craftspeople with...
Judith Wheeler and her fellow Kentuck Clay Co-op members get to the Druid City Arts Festival early in the morning every year. They set up their tent, dividing the space evenly between themselves, and put...
Judith Wheeler and her fellow Kentuck Clay Co-op members get to the Druid City Arts Festival early in the morning every year. They set up their tent, dividing the space evenly between themselves, and put...
Judith Wheeler and her fellow Kentuck Clay Co-op members get to the Druid City Arts Festival early in the morning every year. They set up their tent, dividing the space evenly between themselves, and put...
Judith Wheeler and her fellow Kentuck Clay Co-op members get to the Druid City Arts Festival early in the morning every year. They set up their tent, dividing the space evenly between themselves, and put...
Judith Wheeler and her fellow Kentuck Clay Co-op members get to the Druid City Arts Festival early in the morning every year. They set up their tent, dividing the space evenly between themselves, and put...
Judith Wheeler and her fellow Kentuck Clay Co-op members get to the Druid City Arts Festival early in the morning every year. They set up their tent, dividing the space evenly between themselves, and put...
Tonight, UA opera singers will provide a rare evening filled with bursts of trumpet, dramatic arias and propelling recitatives. For one night, student and faculty artists will gather in one place to...
Tonight, UA opera singers will provide a rare evening filled with bursts of trumpet, dramatic arias and propelling recitatives. For one night, student and faculty artists will gather in one place to...
Just across the bridge in Northport lie acres and acres of land that have been transformed from generation to generation. Once a cow pasture, then a watermelon patch and now a place for horses to graze:...
A normal weekend on the Strip entails Yellowhammers, cover bands and messy fries. This weekend, however, punk music will take over. Egan’s will host 14 punk bands from around the Southeast this Friday...
My mother taught me to bake a lot of things, but one thing she didn’t teach me how to make was cornbread. She showed me how to make cornbread with the box mix, but she always burned the bread. She always...
With fiddle and banjo in hand, Rising Appalachia will bring a mix traditional folk, Irish and Scottish strings and contemporary jams to Birmingham's WorkPlay stage next Tuesday.Going on 12 years of musical...
As the saying goes, "Who runs the world? Girls," and it's girls that are ruling a power-packed film festival tonight on campus. The Women and Gender Resource Center will showcase female filmmakers at...
Students stretch their legs, lace up their ballet slippers and twist their hair into buns. Choreographers and dancers turn and skip, evoking love, loss, spirituality and sheer passion. They twirl across...
Sweet tea, cooked greens, fried catfish and banana pudding are just a few of the southern foods and drinks on nearly every Alabama menu. Sugar and oil aside, the University of Alabama’s Creative Campus...
I have a bit of a personal Starbucks curse. Now, I only go there every couple of weeks or so, and I always order the same thing. I’m a cautious person when it comes to trying new things. I get nervous...
Whether you’re looking for locally crafted brews, the largest taproom in Tuscaloosa, southern soul food or mesquite smoked chicken and pork, the Band of Brothers Brewing Food Truck Fest might be just...
Abbie Armstrong isn’t going to look at the faces in the crowd. She’s not going to try and figure what they might be thinking. When her film premieres at the Black Warrior Film Festival this weekend,...
If you overhear the sounds of African drums and shakers in the distance collectively unifying into one steady rhythm, you’re likely walking into the Women and Gender Resource Center’s first ever...
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art is hosting an exhibit of work by artist Mel Kendrick called “Woodblocks.” The exhibit will be open until April 12 and is located in 103 Garland Hall.Mel Kendrick is an...
Despite the southern sweet tea and slang of Tuscaloosa, one may be surprised to discover the college town is actually close to percent Irish. Therefore, many students and residents may look forward...
One of the first things I learned how to make by myself was banana nut muffins. My mom taught me how to make cookies and cupcakes, but we were never a big muffin household. So I started out learning to...
Whenever the contractors weren’t there working, the staff of Animal Butter was. Putting up fixtures, cleaning and making menu boards, all in preparation for their grand opening two weeks ago.“It was...
Who says parties are only for Friday nights? Cajun crawfish, bottomless mimosas and sunny weather only begin to characterize spring Saturdays in Tuscaloosa. On top of weekend drink specials and creole...
This Thursday, five southern musicians of The Vegabonds will take the stage at Druid City Music Hall. Alongside Stop Light Observations and LaGoons, the three bands aim to provide a night of energetic...
From a fresh white barbecue sandwich to a local mix of Applewood bacon or wood-fired shrimp, Urban Cookhouse opened its doors in Tuscaloosa this spring and works to offer local ingredients delivered...
You know what I love? Snacks. Seriously, ask any of my friends, I never shut up about them. I especially love snacks that have that homemade flair. For one, making them makes me feel productive and healthy,...
We are five days away from this year’s Oscars ceremony. If you still haven’t figured out which films you want to brush up on so you can sound smart at your friend’s watch party, here’s five films...
One minute you’re driving across a 24-mile bridge surrounded by a seemingly endless Lake Pontchartrain, and the next you’re walking down Royal Street as intricately costumed parade-goers dance from...
You know those snacks from when you were younger that your mother never made, but some other adult did? For me, it was these peanut butter bars covered in chocolate that parents at my church used to make...
It’s midnight, and you’ve got a hankering for something smothered in cheese and ranch dressing; you know just where to go.It’s just a little shack with some picnic tables, but Quick Grill has...
In Celtic culture, a tartan is a fabric designed to represent a specific family, symbolizing their history and what’s important to them. It’s something people usually associate with kilts. This week,...
Batmans, Harley Quinns and Riddlers all stopped by Sho’nuff Comics on 15th Street Saturday to celebrate Halloween, snag some free comics and see the work of local artists.“It's not as big as free comic...
Halloween is the time of year for ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night. But if you’re like me and scary things are a big fat no, then finding ways to celebrate the holiday can be a...
Parents and children flooded Sorority Row last night to celebrate Halloween a little early. As the sun went down behind Bryant Denny, little superheroes and monsters went from house to house, waiting in...
If there’s one thing my roommate and I love to do in the morning, it’s to sleep as long as possible. We have our routines down to a science, and we know exactly how long it takes to get ready. But...
It’s quiet in Edelweiss German Bakery and Cafe. It’s 8 a.m. and my roommate and I are the only two customers there.We order our muffins, and my roommate orders a mocha latte, then we grab a seat on...
You want to know one of my food guilty pleasures? It’s Hamburger Helper. I know, I run a recipe column. I should probably have better taste than that. And in a way, I do. You see, it’s not the stuff...
When Lamar Wilson did his first reading on campus as a new professor at The University of Alabama last month, he chose to recite one of his poems that he doesn’t normally read aloud. He’d picked the...
Traveling through Joshua Tree National Park, Ines Schaefer wanted to take some pictures of the trees. Along with her husband and sons, Schaefer has traveled along the coasts and the Great Lakes stopping...
The weather’s cooling down, the leaves are changing and Halloween gets closer every day. That means it’s time to pick a pumpkin. You could go to the store and get one out of a giant cardboard box,...
The signature dish of my grandmother (Mommom to me and my siblings) is her meatballs. I grew up with these things; I don't remember a time where I didn't know the taste of them. They’re a staple of Sunday...
Headed to Birmingham for the weekend? The Summer Set, Korn and Kandace Springs will all play upcoming shows in the Magic City.The Summer Set at Workplay Theatre: The Summer Set brings their punk rock sound...
Sticking around town this weekend? Tuscaloosa has plenty to offer. Diamond Rio, a Birmingham electronic pop artist, and a fundraiser for the University’s student radio station are both part of this...
It's cozy inside Five Java. There's no other word for it. It's like one of those little coffee shops you see on T.V. shows based in New York. Sitting on a bench at a small table, I'm reminded of Central...
Outer space – it’s a subject that seems to hold endless fascination in our culture. From science fiction films where the characters battle among the stars to rom-coms where the lovers simply lie in...
If you’re headed to Ole Miss this weekend, don’t just stop at a fast food joint to eat. Take some time to experience Oxford by heading into town and checking out these food and drink spots.1221 Van...
Since July, we’ve all been on a quest to be the very best like no one ever was. "Pokemon Go," a downloadable app that uses augmented reality to allow players to catch Pokemon in real-life locations,...
Since July, we’ve all been on a quest to be the very best like no one ever was. "Pokemon Go," a downloadable app that uses augmented reality to allow players to catch Pokemon in real-life locations,...
Since July, we’ve all been on a quest to be the very best like no one ever was. "Pokemon Go," a downloadable app that uses augmented reality to allow players to catch Pokemon in real-life locations,...
August days in Alabama are hot, humid and usually pushing 90 degrees. But at Butler Field, the blazing sun doesn’t faze the Million Dollar Band.The whistle blows and they take the field – running through...
Over the summer, Sharony Green, an assistant professor of history, asked her students to come up with a song that they thought described moving through space. What would they listen to on a road trip if...
A new photography exhibit called "Travels Near and Far" will challenge visitors to take another look at the world around them.After winning the Tuscaloosa Arts Council’s Double Exposure Photo Exhibition...
Making the move to college is one of the most exciting parts of being a freshman, but let's be honest – decorating a dorm can get difficult. Dorms require serious downsizing to fit all of your belongings...
At first glance, the quilts on display at the Gorgas House look like any other blankets, but look closer and each one has a story. One has names written all around the edge — supporters of the Civil...
The buzz of the restaurant and the flow of the guests from within the event halls may seem hectic to some, but for the workers of Hotel Capstone, it's just another day on the job.The hotel, located...
For years, Matt Jones and Ted Perry played across Birmingham. The singer-songwriter folk rock duo often played at Oak Hill Tavern where they met Tommy Bowen. Bowen, the bartender at the Tavern, would...
Located off Veterans Memorial Parkway and University Boulevard, The University of Alabama arboretum offers 60 acres of hiking trails, gardens and even a couple greenhouses for students to explore in a...
For most of the University, summer is a time to relax and unwind without the pressures of class. Students and professors can sleep in late, go the beach, spend time with friends and family and not worry...
Let’s be real - Tuscaloosa in the summer is hot and humid. So if you’re a fall-loving person like me, or if you’re just tired of the oppressive heat, you’ve probably been looking for ways to stay...
The mat at the door may say “House No. 2” but Holler & Dash’s second location is different in look than its Homewood counterpart. From the slogan by the door, to the old-fashioned clock with biscuits...
With thousands of spectators singing and dancing in the Alabama summer sun, Sloss Music & Arts Festival brings attention to both main stage acts and smaller, local venues.The two-day festival features...
Four pop bands from the early 2000’s are teaming up this summer for the My2K Tour and will be stopping in Tuscaloosa on July 21. 98 Degrees, O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera will perform at the Tuscaloosa...
Three weeks ago, DC Comics launched a bold initiative.They called it “Rebirth,” a total continuity shift to bring back elements of their storytelling that had been lost back in 2011 with their company-wide...
Tucked away on the lawn of the Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church, a group of vendors set up shop to take part in something different: a student run farmers market located just outside of campus.Homegrown...
Saturday mornings start early for Kyle Platt. Every weekend, he spends thirty minutes loading his truck full of fresh produce, drives to Tuscaloosa's River Market and then spends an hour setting up his...
It’s not just the oldest building on campus. It’s one of only four to survive the burning by Union troops and the only one that represents the campus’ original design. Nestled amongst trees in front...
John Beeler is a professor in the history department here at UA. He specializes in British naval history but also teaches a class on British pop culture and music inspired by his youth and the year he...
It’s like Uber but for your couch. That’s how UA senior Chris Gonzalez-Tablada described a new app created by one of his high school friends, Georgia Tech student, Yanni Barghouty. The app, Spots,...
The mob world of the 1950’s will come to the Bama Theatre this Wednesday, with the premiere of “Durant’s Never Closes.” The film is based on the life of Jack Durant, a 1950’s restaurant owner...
A new film by Travis Mills will premiere at the Bama Theatre. LUNAFEST film festival will be at the Ferguson Student Center Theater. And Focus on Senior Citizens of Tuscaloosa will hold the first Volkfest...
Inside Gorgas Library, Maria Beddingfield would work, for a few hours at a time, on a computer with a program she had only ever used once before, SketchUp. Trying to figure out how to do things the way...
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where no Saturday shopping trip is complete without seeing Girl Scouts set up in front of the store. With their fold out tables, homemade posters and patch...
The American Marketing Association has had a presence on campus before but has never been registered as an official organization with the University. This semester, that changes and the organization’s...
Country music will take over downtown this weekend when the Jason Miller Band begins their performance this Friday at Rhythm and Brews. The show will start at 5 p.m. The country band is comprised of lead...
Little Raine Band is known for mixing musical styles both new and old, and this Friday they are bringing that mix back to Tuscaloosa. The group will perform at the Green Bar on Fourth Street beginning...
Students who like funk, hip-hop and electronic music are in for a treat. This Thursday, Feb. 18, Blunt Force will perform at the Green Bar on 4th Street at 10:30 p.m. Green Bar has live musical performances...
Janis Joplin is a rock and roll icon and this week, students can a deeper glimpse into the singer’s short life. The Bama Theatre will screen “Janis: Little Girl Blue” on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30...
