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Bama Art House Summer 2010 Film Series Kick-Off
June 3, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
The Bama Art House Summer 2010 Film Series begins on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa. Series passes are available for all eight films.
Go to http://www.bamaarthouse.com for more info.
Go see the series and let us know what you think!
Buy Your Wedding Gown For Less
June 1, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
June is known for weddings, but what bride wants a wedding gown that’s way out of her budget? It’s possible to look great and still save some money.
Here are some much cheaper wedding gown alternatives, from $365 to under $1,200. Some of them are a little daring, but they’ll all have you looking great on your day.
Look at these gowns for less.
T.I In Birmingham
May 28, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
See Grammy Award-winning artist T.I. tonight at 9 p.m. when TI & the Grand Hustle Family Welcome Back Party takes place at the BJCC Exhibition Hall in Birmingham.
Tickets start at $44. The BJCC Exhibition Hall is located at 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North in Birmingham. Go to http://www.bjcc.org/
or call 205 458-8400 for info.
Do Something Special For Veterans
May 28, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
You can honor veterans by volunteering at your local veteran’s cemetery this Memorial Day.
The Department of Veterans Affairs suggests greeting visitors, giving tours or researching and documenting cemetery history.
The Alabama National Cemetery is located in Montevallo.
Try This Grilled Chicken Recipe For The Holiday
May 25, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town, Food
If there’s a must have on the grill this Memorial Day, it’s got to be BBQ chicken.
This recipe changes things up a bit with Beer can chicken, which results in moist, flavorful chicken with the aid of — you guessed it? — beer. Dry BBQ chicken is a thing of the past!
Get the BBQ chicken recipe.
Beer Can Chicken Rub:
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
For the Chicken:
4 pounds chicken, washed and dried
Vegetable oil
Beer Can Chicken Rub
1 (12-ounce) can beer
NCAA Softball At UA
May 21, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town, Sports
Are you ready for some softball?
The NCAA Softball regional contests will be held on Friday, May 21st at 3:30 p.m. at the UA Softball complex. The opening game is UAB vs Lipscomb.
Go here for more information.
Measure for Measure By Rude Mechanicals
May 21, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
The Rude Mechanicals will perform Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure at 7:30 p.m. at Manderson Landing in Tuscaloosa, formerly River Road Park East.
Go here for more information.
Finance Tips After Graduation
May 18, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
There’s no book of finance wisdom that they give you when graduate college. But there are some financial lessons that should be mandatory in your 20s. You’ll avoid a lot of financial hiccups and be one step ahead of your financial goals.
Start saving for retirement. I know that retirement seems a bajillion years away, but time is on your side. Use the power of compounding interest and you’ll build a sizeable nest egg. The key is to save early and consistently. You’ve got time for your money to grow, so let it work for you. A $1 saved when you’re 20 will be worth 7 times more than when you are 50.
Get health insurance. You’re never sick, right? Wrong. Things can go wrong. A car accident or a serious illness can ruin your financial health. The cost of insurance is a small amount to pay so that you’re not under water in medical bills. Purchase a policy on your own or don’t skip your employer’s insurance plan.
Live below your means. Be frugal. Just because you can afford it doesn’t mean you should always have it. Save money, don’t create unnecessary bills. If you have to, live with mom and dad for a few more years to save a bit more money and pay off bills.
Tim McGraw In Pelham
May 14, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
Country star Tim McGraw performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Pelham. McGraw comes to Alabama as part of the Southern Voice Tour with Lady Antebellum.
Land A Job With What You’ve Learned In College
May 14, 2010 by Tenisha
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town
In today’s competitive job market, employers are looking for more than just a college degree. They’re also looking for classroom skills that will apply on the job. You’ll need all this — and more — to land a job. It’s more than just the degree; skills are equally important. Does your classroom experience relate to these valuable job skills?Communication skills:
Can you effectively share ideas? No matter what your degree is in, you’ll need communication skills with almost any jobs. You’ll need problem solving skills and the ability to communicate well with others to do well with activities such as leading meetings. Classroom presentations and group projects help you hone these skills.
Analytical skills: Employers value attention to detail, logical thinking and the ability to multi task.
Get more tips here.
