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TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening
This week in West Alabama, May 16-22, a performance of "Rigoletto" by Druid City Opera; Billy Currington headlines a show at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater; Patty Griffin at Birmingham's WorkPlay; Disney on Ice at Birmingham's BJCC Arena, with performances inspired by "Frozen" and "Encanto"; comedian Billy Wayne Davis at DCBC; and more. MUSIC THURSDAY ...
Episodes from poet’s life are recounted in essays | DON NOBLE
Students at the University of Alabama in the late ’60s and early ’70s will remember James Seay. Tall, slender, with long brown hair, and a black eye patch over his right eye, Seay taught poetry writing and was a presence. His first book, “Let Not Your Hart,” won the prestigious Wesleyan Prize for poetry in 1970. The verse is luminously accessible, a miracle by today’s standards, and many concern his childhood in Mississippi, in Panola County —...
Woodstock, Al Music Festival Features Classic Country Stars
The town of Woodstock, Alabama presents the Woodstock Music Festival on Saturday, May 18th. The Roots and Boots concert will feature Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, Sammy Kershaw, Tuscaloosa’s own Jackson Chase, & others. Gates open at 3 pm. The show starts at 4 pm. Only $20 per vehicle. Family...
Parents: Big Change At Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese is paradise for kids. Tuscaloosa has a piece of paradise at Midtown Village. Arcade games, small rides, bad pizza, & a musical stage show with animatronic characters. Chuck E. Cheese. Launched in the late 1970s by one of the founders of Atari, the chain was known for...
This place in Tuscaloosa offers an exquisite blend of traditional and modern flavors
Evangeline's, located in Tuscaloosa, is renowned for its elegant ambiance and excellent dining experience. The restaurant has a 4.8 out of 5 Tripadvisor rating and is highly praised for its sophisticated decor. Evangeline's, a restaurant with a reputation for being inclusive, has a range of menu alternatives, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. For those who enjoy good dining and want top-notch food in an elegant setting, this is the perfect place.
Daq Shack To Bring New Orleans-Style Frozen Daiquiris to Tuscaloosa
A Crescent City favorite is in the works here in the Druid City, where a restaurateur is working to add a frozen daiquiri shack to his downtown sushi restaurant. Pete Zimmer is the longtime manager at Ajian, the build-your-own-roll sushi shop he opened with Alabama's two-time national championship-winning quarterback AJ McCarron in 2017.
Do You Know About This Free Monthly Art Walk In Tuscaloosa?
For anyone saying there's not enough cool things to do in Tuscaloosa, this is just for you. This event I just discovered is completely free and happens once a month in downtown Tuscaloosa. This morning I was speaking with someone and they told me about a free art walk event...
Familiar Mexican Restaurant to Replace Don Toño’s in Downtown Tuscaloosa
A Mexican restaurant that already boasts two popular restaurants in the area is preparing to open a third, this time in downtown Tuscaloosa's Temerson Square. As the Thread previously reported, Don Toño's closed last summer after 13 years as an unsung anchor of the district, which predominantly houses restaurants and bars.
West Alabama student selected as Doodle for Google finalist
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WIAT) —The annual Doodle for Google contest returns for the 16th year to showcase student artwork. 2024’s competition will feature a special entry from Alabama. Hannah King from King Academy Homeschool in Northport is one of the 55 state and territory winners. In January, Google invited K-12 grade students across the U.S. to […]
Familiar Mexican Restaurant to Replace Don Toño’s in Downtown Tuscaloosa
A Mexican restaurant that already boasts two popular restaurants in the area is preparing to open a third, this time in downtown Tuscaloosa's Temerson Square. As the Thread previously reported, Don Toño's closed last summer after 13 years as an unsung anchor of the district, which predominantly houses restaurants and bars.
Owners Eye Demolition of Tuscaloosa Taco Bell for More Modern Layout
The owners of a Taco Bell diner and drive-thru in downtown Tuscaloosa are looking to tear it down to replace it with one of the brand's more modern layouts. The city council's Administration Committee heard the proposal during a Tuesday meeting where they unanimously supported the project and advanced it to the full council for a later vote.
Owners Eye Demolition of Tuscaloosa Taco Bell for More Modern Layout
The owners of a Taco Bell diner and drive-thru in downtown Tuscaloosa are looking to tear it down to replace it with one of the brand's more modern layouts. The city council's Administration Committee heard the proposal during a Tuesday meeting where they unanimously supported the project and advanced it to the full council for a later vote.
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