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...

With all the “fake news” and “alternative facts” swirling around out there on the ever-mind-boggling Internet, it can be a tricky game trying to sort through it all. It’s always good to follow...

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...

Silhouetted soldiers walking against an orange and blue sunset in “Sicario,” Andy Dufresne’s rain drenched celebration of freedom in “The Shawshank Redemption,” an overhead view of a symmetrical...

Nine years ago, superhero movies were not the hot button commodity they are today However, they still had success at the box office, from Sam Raimi’s original “SpiderMan” “Trilogy” (Let's just...

Looking for a new Summer jam? If a fresh, vibrant take on The Beatles’ classic style piques your interest, Kyle Duke may have the tunes for all your summertime listening needs. The student artist just...

"Be stubborn."That's Sam Williams' advice to any young band just starting out. A lot of good opportunities will come your way early, he said, but you have to know which ones are the right ones to take."It's...

The global water crisis kills 28,000 children every week and 3,000 children a day. Over 1.5 million people worldwide die each year because of a lack of safe drinking water. Water-related illnesses resulting...

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...

On Jan. 1, I created a playlist. It’s the fruition of a wild idea: to place all the music that I listen to and enjoy throughout 2017 in one place. In the past, I created playlists with specific sounds,...

UA Theatre and Dance will be performing “La Ronde,” a play about intimacy and physical connection this week at the Allen Bales Theatre.The show follows 10 main characters as they navigate relationships...

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...