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Weekend Band Scene Tuscaloosa: Whiskey Meyers, Murphy Elmore and other artists to perform

Weekend Band Scene Tuscaloosa: Whiskey Meyers, Murphy Elmore and other artists to perform

Serena Bailey October 6, 2016

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...

Food Column: Five Java offers a different atmosphere compared to other coffee shops

Food Column: Five Java offers a different atmosphere compared to other coffee shops

Serena Bailey October 4, 2016

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...

Public Nights allow anyone a unique glimpse at the stars

Public Nights allow anyone a unique glimpse at the stars

Serena Bailey September 26, 2016

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...

Five restaurants and bars to try in Oxford

Five restaurants and bars to try in Oxford

Serena Bailey September 15, 2016

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...

The 10 best Pokestops around campus

The 10 best Pokestops around campus

Serena Bailey September 2, 2016

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,...

The 10 best Pokestops around campus

The 10 best Pokestops around campus

Serena Bailey September 2, 2016

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,...

The 10 best Pokestops around campus

The 10 best Pokestops around campus

Serena Bailey September 2, 2016

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,...

One more time: The Million Dollar Band enters its 104th year

One more time: The Million Dollar Band enters its 104th year

Serena Bailey September 1, 2016

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...

Art installation uses music to highlight African American migration

Serena Bailey August 29, 2016

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...

Dinah Washington Center displays photos by UA professor

Serena Bailey August 25, 2016

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...

How to make your dorm feel like home

How to make your dorm feel like home

Serena Bailey August 24, 2016

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...

Quilt display offers look into Alabama history

Quilt display offers look into Alabama history

Serena Bailey August 23, 2016

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...

Hotel Capstone offers students valuable work experience

Hotel Capstone offers students valuable work experience

Serena Bailey July 27, 2016

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...

The Matt Jones Band and The Parkers come to Acoustic Night

Serena Bailey July 20, 2016

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...

University of Alabama arboretum offers a escape into nature

University of Alabama arboretum offers a escape into nature

Serena Bailey July 20, 2016

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...

Students and instructors discuss summer classes

Students and instructors discuss summer classes

Serena Bailey July 13, 2016

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...

Top 10 ways to stay cool this summer

Serena Bailey July 6, 2016

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...

Holler & Dash biscuit restaurant brings modern Southern twist to Tuscaloosa

Holler & Dash biscuit restaurant brings modern Southern twist to Tuscaloosa

Serena Bailey July 6, 2016

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...

Sloss Music & Arts Festival brings live music and record store to Birmingham

Sloss Music & Arts Festival brings live music and record store to Birmingham

Serena Bailey July 6, 2016

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...

My2K Tour brings early 90s bands to Tuscaloosa

Serena Bailey June 29, 2016

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...

Time to reboot: DC comics experiences rebirth

Time to reboot: DC comics experiences rebirth

Serena Bailey June 22, 2016

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...

Student-run farmers market brings fresh food to campus

Student-run farmers market brings fresh food to campus

Serena Bailey June 22, 2016

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...

Tuscaloosa Farmer's Market successful for vendors, foodies

Serena Bailey June 8, 2016

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...

Gorgas House employees keep history alive

Gorgas House employees keep history alive

Serena Bailey April 18, 2016

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...

Local Q and A: History professor teaches class on British music and pop culture

Local Q and A: History professor teaches class on British music and pop culture

Serena Bailey April 14, 2016

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...

Spots app lets students rent their couches

Serena Bailey April 9, 2016

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,...

Durant's Never Closes to Premiere at the Bama Theatre

Serena Bailey March 29, 2016

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...

Culture Calendar Week of March 28

Culture Calendar Week of March 28

Serena Bailey March 29, 2016

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...

New art exhibit features student use of 3D printing

Serena Bailey March 7, 2016

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...

UA students, faculty talk about Girl Scout memories

Serena Bailey March 5, 2016

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...

UA students restart the American Marketing Association

Serena Bailey February 25, 2016

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...

Jason Miller Band to play Rhythm and Brews

Serena Bailey February 19, 2016

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 to Perform at Green Bar

Serena Bailey February 18, 2016

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...

Blunt Force to Perform at Green Bar

Serena Bailey February 16, 2016

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...

Bama Art House to present biopic about Janis Joplin

Bama Art House to present biopic about Janis Joplin

Serena Bailey February 15, 2016

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...