Tag: Tuscaloosa
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Humor, Blues, & Rock N Roll in The One & Only this Weekend!
It’s going to be another great weekend in the One and Only Tuscaloosa! You can kick your weekend off this Friday at The University of Alabama as they host the inaugural Alabama Blues Weekend! Between July 8th and 9th, you can catch both concerts and masterclasses and even participate in sessions. The Live at the…
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TTSC Names Don Staley as President & CEO
In a unanimous vote, the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission voted to approve the hire of Don Staley as the President & CEO of Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports. Staley returns to the organization where he once served as the executive director of sports and after a three-year stint in the same role for the City of…
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Trucks, Tar, and Tyrese this Weekend in Tuscaloosa
There have been some incredible weekends in Tuscaloosa recently and this one is no different! Kick your weekend off at Green Bar this Thursday as they play host to “The Hollows”! When the first notes reach your ears, whether from a sweet and breezy mandolin, a whiskey-tuned banjo, or an unrepentant guitar, it will seem…
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Top 5: Things to do on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re having trouble thinking of the perfect way to celebrate your dad this year, we’ve come up with a few suggestions we hope will help. 1. Golf at Ol’ Colony Golf Course What dad doesn’t love to golf? This Father’s Day hit the course with your dad and…
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Tap into a Great Weekend in Tuscaloosa
We’re gearing up for another great weekend in the One and Only Tuscaloosa! Kick your weekend off a little early and join a family fun night of local and nationally acclaimed tap dancers this Thursday! “Tap into the Night” is produced and directed by Gregg Russell, emmy nominated choreographer and founder of L.A. based Tap…
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Favorite Museums for International Museum Day
International Museum Day is a holiday that shouldn’t be overlooked! May 18th, the whole world celebrates and values the importance of museums for the development of society. A museum stands for cultural exchange and enrichment, mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. As Tuscaloosa is a city with a long and rich history, important cultural…
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Top 5: Places to Live Tuscaloosa History
It might not apparent at first, but Tuscaloosa is a city with a fascinating and rich history! While Alabama Football’s history is rich enough for an article all its own, this is not one of them! There are scenic old mansions, hidden gardens, Native American history and even ruins to discover in the one and…
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Top 5: Reasons to Attend Live at the Plaza
Tuscaloosa’s coolest ongoing summer event is back! Live at the Plaza is an annual concert series that features amazing acts in live concerts on a stage at Government Plaza. Up and coming regional bands, as well as solo artists will rock the stage from April 28th through July 28th. Some changes have been made since…
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Top Five Things to do in Downtown Tuscaloosa
Whether it’s your first time in town or a lazy Saturday afternoon, downtown offers so much more than what meets the eye. Beyond University Boulevard you can find great ways to explore someone and only sights around T-Town. 1. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Perfectly placed below the skyline and on the river’s edge, the amphitheater offers year-round…
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Top Five: Places to Picnic in Tuscaloosa
Spring is coming fast this year in Tuscaloosa which means it’s getting to be perfect for a nice picnic day before the summer heat creeps up on us. Luckily there are so many great spots around town for a day in the great outdoors! From the city to the outskirts there’s a place to lay…
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Five Interesting Facts About Tuscaloosa’s Battle-Friedman House
There is hardly any southern town without some spectacular artifacts of the antebellum era that saw a rise in highbrow architecture. Tuscaloosa is home to several great examples of these palatial townhomes to showcase the beauty of the historic homes in Alabama. The Battle-Friedman house along Greensboro Avenue started as a townhouse for the wealthy…
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One & Only: Lake Nicol (& Stand Up Paddleboarding!)
Black Warrior SUP Championship on Lake Nicol Serene waters surround the city of Tuscaloosa and its county. Lake Tuscaloosa is the largest in the county, Lake Lurleen is a man made oasis, and then there is Lake Nicol. This Cliffside lake is more secluded, and off the beaten path than its commercialized neighbor. It’s not…