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A Collection Of Fine Locally-Owned Businesses In Downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Capitol Park Antiques, Interiors & Gardens,Pages 6 & 7

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Show Me Your MuMu | Free People | Consuela | Liberty Boots | Old GringoJohnny Was | Love and Liberty | Pete & Greta | Cleobella | Johnny Loves JuneLeather Rock | Pink Panache | Virgins Saints and Angels | Lula ‘n’ Lee | Luke & Lyla

The Gypsy Spur205.345.3500 | 2314 6th Street | Find Us On Facebook And Instagram

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Welcome to Best Shops Tuscaloosa, a collection of local businesses that are all anintegral part of the distinctive character of Tuscaloosa, making our town’s shop-ping experience unique. By supporting these local merchants, you contribute tothe strength of Tuscaloosa’s economic base. We hope you find this little shoppingguide to be helpful, and wish to express our appreciation of your patronage.

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Another Broken Egg, Outside BackBlack Warrior Outdoor, Page 27

Capitol Park Antiques, Front Cover & Pages 6-7The Downtown Gallery, Pages 18-19

Effie’s, Pages 12-13The Gypsy Spur, Pages 2-3, & 5Heidi’s Interiors, Pages 14-15

Kyle Fine Stationery, Pages 20-21Lady In Lace, Pages 8-9Lampadas, Pages 16-17

The Locker Room, Page 26The Market House, Pages 24-25Sam Jackson Gifts, Pages 22-23Vintage Vibe, Pages 10-11

Tuscaloosa’s Museums, Pages 28-29Art & Culture, Pages 30-31

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A Message From Tuscaloosa’s Local Businesses:

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The Gypsy SpurSIXTH STREET

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Distinctive Home Décor And Gift Items

Capitol Park Antiques, Interiors & Gardens205.342.0055 | 2625 University Boulevard | capitolparkantiques.com

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Tuscaloosa’s Finest Locally Owned And Operated Full Service Bridal SalonAlso Specializing In Bridesmaids, Flower Girls, Mothers Of The Bride & GroomSpecial Occasions | Accessories

Lady In Lace205.349.5223 | 410 Queen City Avenue | ladyinlace.net

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From then to now, Vintage Vibe boutique offers a variety of women's clothing,shoes, jewelry, accessories, and gifts guaranteed to inspire and satisfy.

Vintage Vibe205.722.2580 | 406 Queen City Avenue | thevintagevibeboutique.comMon—Fri 10—5 | Sat 10—4

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A Contemporary Boutique, Specializing In One-On-One Customer ServiceThe Latest Trends Emphasizing A Variety Of LifestylesWomen's Clothing, Accessories, Shoes, Dresses, And More

Effie’s Inc.205.345.1814 | 404 Queen City Avenue | effiesinc.com

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Original Local ArtistFine FurnishingsAccessoriesWallcoveringsFabrics

Heidi’s Interiors205.345.1200 | 422 Queen City Avenue

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Full Design Services | Beautiful Upholstery | Lighting | DraperiesFurniture | Visual Comfort | Lee Industries | Bernhardt Interiors

Lampadas205.343.1511 | 2320 Sixth Street | lampadasdesign.com

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Conservation Custom Framing | Largest Moulding Selection | UA Collegiate ArtRoma Dealer | Feature Artist Daniel A. Moore | Original Paintings & Prints

The Downtown Gallery205.752.6222 | 408 Queen City Avenue | thedowntowngallery.comMon—Fri 10—5 | Sat By App | Open On Football Saturdays

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Social Grace Is Our Specialty | Thoughtful Gifts For Beautiful LivingWeddings | Invitations | Stationery | Custom Design | Wrappings | JournalsNotebooks | Desk Items | Books | Greeting Cards | Lifestyle Gifts | Pens

Kyle Fine Stationery205.722.2291 | 908 Queen City Avenue | kylefinestationery.com | Mon—Fri 9—5

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The Hidden Treasure Of Tuscaloosa Celebrating 100 Years In Business1914—2014

Sam Jackson Gifts205.758.2711 | 1306 Queen City Avenue | samjacksongifts.com

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The Latest Styles And Trends In Women's Clothing, Shoes, Handbags And JewelryHome Decor, Accessories, And Gifts

The Market HouseTuscaloosa: 205.799.0929 | 1650 Jack Warner Parkway, #1006Florence: 256.577.5197 | 2801 Mall Road, #10 | markethousestore.com

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A Family Owned And Operated Tradition In Tuscaloosa For Over 50 Years

The Locker Room205.752.2990 | 1218 University Boulevard | locker-room.biz

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Everything You Need To Engage In Your Outdoor Experience

Black Warrior Outdoor205.752.2240 | 2104 University Boulevard | BlackWarriorOutdoor.com

UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD

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Children's Hands-On Museum—2213 University Blvd.,Tuscaloosa, 205.349 4235, chomonline.org. Children areencouraged to explore, create and discover in our 23 exhibits,by touching, feeling and playing every time they visit.CHOM offers newborns through age 13 a fabulous placejust for them! Exhibits, special events, holiday celebrationsand parties are all waiting at CHOM!

Kentuck Art Center—503 Main Avenue, Northport,205.758.1257, kentuck.org. 24 Annual exhibitions,workshops, resident artist studios, clay studio, GalleryShop and the Courtyard of Wonders. Art Night is the firstThursday of each month, 5—9 p.m. The nationallyrecognized Kentuck Festival of the Arts, held the thirdweekend of October, draws up to 15,000 visitors.

Moundville Archaeological Park—13075 MoundvilleArchaeological Park, Moundville, 205.371.2234,www.moundville.ua.edu. One of the most significantNative American archaeological sites in the U.S. See 28ancient earthen mounds in a beautiful park. Museumfeatures hundreds of stunning artifacts, life-size figures,special effects theater, and a unique museum store.

Alabama Museum of Natural History—427 6th Ave.,Tuscaloosa, 205.348.7550, amnh.ua.edu. Housed inhistoric Smith Hall, one of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts architecture in the region. Exhibits from the Age ofDinosaurs, the Coal Age, and the Ice Age. Extensivedisplays of geology, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology,ethnology, history, and photography.

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Paul Bryant Museum—300 Paul W. Bryant Drive,Tuscaloosa, bryantmuseum.com, 205.348.4668.Exhibitions chronicle the Crimson Tide’s 120-yearhistory and tradition, told through the people, placesand events that laid the foundation for the team ofpresent day. The most extensive collection ofarchival materials about UA sports in the world.

Paul R. Jones Gallery—2308 6th Street,Tuscaloosa, 205.345.3038, art.ua.edu. A passionatecollector, Paul R. Jones amassed one of the largestcollections of African-American art in the worldfrom both well-known and lesser-known artists,making his collection distinct. Jones donated 1,700pieces, valued at $4.8 million, to UA in 2008.

Tuscaloosa Museum of Art—1400 Jack Warner Pkwy.,Tuscaloosa, tuscaloosamoa.org., 205.562.5280. Oneof the greatest private collections of American art.Amassed by Jack Warner over decades for GulfStates Paper, now the Westervelt Company, thecollection is shared with the community to promotethe arts, connecting to all areas of education.

Gorgas House Museum—810 Capstone Drive,Tuscaloosa, gorgashouse.ua.edu, 205.348.5906.Built in 1829, the first UA campus structure servedas the student dining hall until being remodeled inthe late 1840’s for residence of Josiah Gorgas, UA’s7th president. Designated in 1954 as a memorialto the Gorgas family, with their orignal furnishings.

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Theatre Tuscaloosa—One of the largest companiesin Alabama presenting innovative drama, comedyand musical performances at Shelton State’s Bean-Brown Theatre. The group has been recognized forits dynamic stage performances with a Governor’sArts Award and top honors in the STCCT Competition.In 1995, Theatre Tuscaloosa founded Stage CentreCompany, its professional division, which has providedover one thousand educational performances toschools and communities around the state.

Bama Theatre—Open since 1938, the theatreprovides the West Alabama community with year-round film, music, theatre, dance and visual artsevents. Opening in August 2013, the DinahWashington Cultural Arts Center will contribute tothe downtown arts scene through additionalperformance, gallery and office spaces. Visittuscarts.org for a year-round arts calendar.

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa, 205.758.5195, 600 GreensboroAvenue, tuscarts.org. The quality of life in Tuscaloosa and Northportis a major factor in the area’s draw to all ages, from students andyoung professionals to retirees—playing a primary role in the community,offering year-round experiences in music, dance, theatre, visual art andliterature. Over 50 organizations regularly contribute to an exciting

arts scene with special opportunities provided by The University of Alabama, Stillman Collegeand Shelton State Community College. Art festivals, such the annual Kentuck Festival andthe Druid City Arts Festival, draw visitors to West Alabama from across the country.

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Tuscaloosa Arts And Culture

Tuscaloosa Community Dancers—Establishedin 1971 with the mission to stimulate, promoteand develop interest in the art of dance,through performance, education, masterclasses and outreach. TCD has established ahistory of excellent performances; most notablyits annual full production of The Nutcracker, aholiday favorite West Alabama has come toknow and love.

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra—Originallyformed in 1979 with volunteers, the TSO hasevolved to an ensemble with a reputation asone of the country’s finest regional orchestrascomprised of internationally recognized musicians.Performances presented each season includeconcerts for children and families. From Bachand Mozart to Tchaikovsky and Ravel, the TSOperforms at UA’s Moody Concert Hall to sell-outaudiences.

Tuscaloosa’s Children’s Theatre—Organizedin 1986 to educate and expose the children ofTuscaloosa County to all aspects of stageperforming and production. For over a quartercentury, TCT has produced plays that provideaffordable, wholesome, live entertainment forthe whole family with local students involvedin every aspect of show production frombackstage help to performing.

Start Your Day Deliciously With Handmade Biscuit Beignets, Gourmet Omelettes,Six Selections Of Eggs Benedict & More

Another Broken Egg Cafe205.750.2120 | 1650 Jack Warner Parkway, #1004 | AnotherBrokenEgg.com