Tag: Tuscaloosa
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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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A One and Only Perspective: Courtney Poist
Interview with the One and Only: Courtney Poist – 2017 Nationals Cacchione Cup Qualifier Favorite One and Only Restaurant: Chucks Fish Favorite One and Only Attraction: Lake Tuscaloosa The University of Alabama is home an incredible football team, but they aren’t the only students that are championship bound this year. Courtney Poist, a 21-year-old Tuscaloosa native is…
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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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A One and Only Perspective: Tea Town
Fragrant and soothing, the gentle notes of tea leaves and freshly brewed coffee is the first thing to greet you when you find yourself at Tea Town in historic downtown Northport. The second is the friendly and warm people behind the counter who eagerly serve flavorful and proudly brewed teas! While it feels like the…
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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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A One and Only Perspective – Linton’s Barbershop
The door opened as an elderly man walked into Reverend Linton’s barber shop. Instantly, Rev. Linton greeted him warmly saying, “You doing alright today? I haven’t seen you in two weeks!” This is not an unusual occurrence as Linton has countless regulars that come into his shop for a haircut, or even just to visit.…
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Places to Eat in Tuscaloosa: Buffalo Phil’s
The Strip along University Blvd is home to so many classic collegiate icons. From locally made cocktails to some of the best burgers and wings in the South, you’re not going to find anywhere that embodies the spirit of college quite like the Strip does. One of its landmarks comes at the corner of University…
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Top Five Reasons to See The Nutcracker
Top Five Reasons to See The Nutcracker This holiday season, come to the Bama Theatre to see our community stage the classic ballet of the Nutcracker at 7pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with shows at 10 am Saturday and 2pm Sunday. Warm up with some Russian culture Composed in the late 1890s in Russia,…