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...
