No one is thinking
about you. And no one is
thinking about you.

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“Dumb and Dumber To” is one of the new releases
already discounted in Birmingham.

The holiday movie season is upon us. If you’re the ultimate cheapskate like me, you’ll be enjoying the latest Hollywood releases … around July 2015 on Blu-ray from the library. (Or possibly Redbox.)

I have three easier ways to save at the box office, whether for you and a date or a whole brood of wee watchers.

1. Wait a few weeks and see it at the “dollar theater.” That would be the Carmike 10 in Hoover. Movies are $1.50 for all ages and all showtimes, $3.50 for 3D. Who cares if everyone tweets “Interstellar” spoilers long before you see it in person …

2. See any movie for $5 on Tuesdays (like today) at the Edge 12 in Crestwood Festival Center. Same prices for kids and adults, matinee or late night. Plus, beer and wine, the kind you can buy at the concession stand and not sneak in via your personal flask. Enjoy the Filipino family drama “Edsa Woolworth.” Take in the rock documentary (or “rockumentary”) on Australian musician Nick Cave, “20,000 Days on Earth.”

Or just see “Gone Girl” for the third time.

3. Buy a discount ticket through Dealflicks [aff. link]. I’m a big fan, as it has offered low prices for some time at the Edge 12. This fall, it expanded to all the first-run Carmike houses in Birmingham: Lee Branch 15 in North Shelby County, Patton Creek 15 in Hoover, The Summit 16 and Vestavia Hills 10.

Prices vary depending on release date of the movie and showtime.

For example, the new “Dumb and Dumber To” already has a Dealflicks special for Wednesday evening at Vestavia: $10.25 for ticket and medium popcorn (usually $10.25 just for the ticket). If you wait till Monday, you can see it during matinees at the Edge for $5.60 (or $14 for ticket, large popcorn and large drink), or evening for $7.75 or $14.70, respectively. Edge tickets are regularly $7.50 for matinee and $9 for evening.

I like to think of it like buying plane tickets: prices vary based on popularity of time and cinematic destination. So check the site often for deals, availability and prices.

Did I mention that Carmike Vestavia not only has “Big Hero 6” but also the Jon Stewart-directed “Rosewater” and the Michael Keaton acclaimed indie “Birdman”?

Save on movie tickets, and spend the loot on ugly sweaters.

The Edge 12’s $5 Tuesday includes Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”

No bitter wind can
strip warmth from this campfire
as we gasp at stars.

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A look at Birmingham in videos …

We signed a contract. From Randy and Anna.

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“Now What” from the album “Songs of Peace and War.” From Andy Spain.

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The Big Picture, part of the annual fund-raising drive. From the Birmingham Museum of Art.

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Veterans Day parade, drone’s-eye view. From Kevin Henderson.

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LightRails. From Jan-David Soutar.

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http://instagram.com/p/vMxBWDR-wq/

Work in progress. From imean_war.

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My Trucking Life: Russellville, Ark., to Braselton, Ga. From Trucker Josh Vlogs.

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A look at hero:Kulture, a fund-raiser for autism nonprofit organization KultureCity. From Crooked Tree Productions.

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City of Birmingham District 5 Fun Day in Railroad Park. From Crooked Tree Productions.

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See St. Paul and the Broken Bones in concert.

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See “A Salute to the Troops.”

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A third of our lives
is spent asleep, a third on
the phone with support.

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Photo: Craig Sunter (CC)

My picks for #sundayread for Nov. 16, 2014:

• Internal debate: Should UAB football continue?
• New Orleans police didn’t investigate 1,100+ sex crimes in 3-yr period (h/t @Jezebel)
• @annietravel, @artmeripol visited 75+ restaurants in 50+ cities for new Ala. BBQ book
• Jenny Schmitt dissects millennials (figuratively)
• How to Gather 100,000 Emails in One Week, by @JeffreyRaider (RT @SurvivalPlanKit)
• A Birth Story, by Meaghan O’Connell @meaghano
• Boost your confidence with body language
• Why won’t journalists ask Bill Cosby the tough questions? By @hitsville
• How chicken went from rarely eaten backyard bird to huge food source (RT @legalnomads)
• Flashback: Project Bulk – Day 76: Steady on
• “Supernatural” at 200: The Road So Far, An Oral History, compiled by @lauinla
• Gambling in Alabama: A game of political intrigue, by @Josh_Moon (via @WarOnDumb)
• The Sex-Abuse Scandal Plaguing USA Swimming, by @resturtz (via @legalnomads)
• Jon Stewart answers Reddit’s questions

More posts from Wade this week:

• Trussville’s Art Show and Tasting Event to raise scholarship money
• Birmingham-area Thanksgiving restaurant options 2014
• St. Paul and the Broken Bones, a virtual concert
• Happy Veterans Day!
• The Birmingham channel: Wonders of fall, out at night, on the set

The latest #sundayread tweets

#sundayread Tweets

• More #sundayread recommendations from me

Clumps of teenagers
dance, rap, tweet, giggle and fool
around while in line.

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The 6th annual Trussville’s Art Show and Tasting Event returns next week with plenty of eats and visual treats.

The participating food and drink vendors:

In addition, jazz saxophonist Vann Burchfield will perform and Tena Payne of Earthborn Studios will create pottery.

TASTE takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Road [map]. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door, available at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and other locations. A portion of the proceeds go to the chamber’s scholarship fund.

For more information, call (205) 655-7535 or visit the event page.

Not even a twitch
betrayed the agony of
brutal depression.

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Don’t cook — eat. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, but in that all play-no work way, see which Birmingham restaurants have special dinners and to-go options for the holiday.

The Bright Star: $22.95. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Menu includes roast turkey and grilled center-cut ham steak. Also, dinner for eight to go for $125. (205) 426-1861. 304 19th St. N., Bessemer.

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Cedar’s Grille: $21.95, $12.95 age 2 to 8, free for those younger than 2. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Buffet includes smoked turkey and roast beef. Reservations available by calling (205) 988-5993. 1870 Chace Drive, Hoover.

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Century Restaurant and Bar at the Tutwiler: Seatings till 2 p.m. Special menu with herb-roasted turkey breast, honey butter sweet potatoes and roasted baby vegetables. (205) 458-9611. 2021 Park Place N., downtown.

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Dixie Fish Company: $26.99, $11.99 children. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Three-course meal includes turkey, gumbo or salad and dessert. Reservations available by calling (205) 924-3493. 101 Resource Center Pkwy., off U.S. 280, Inverness. [added Nov. 26]

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Galley and Garden: $55, $25 age 12 and younger. Seatings from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Three-course brunch includes herb-roasted natural turkey, braised short rib and pan-seared mangrove snapper. Reservations available by calling (205) 939-5551. 2220 Highland Ave. S., Southside.

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Hoover Grille: Open from 5 to 11 p.m. (205) 985-9994 Inside Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover, 2960 John Hawkins Pkwy. [map]. [added Nov. 20]

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Irondale Cafe: $16.99 for meat, three side dishes, dessert and tea or lemonade; $7.99 age 12 and younger for kids’ plate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Menu includes roast turkey, hickory smoked ham and fried buttermilk chicken. (205) 956-5258, info@irondalecafe.com. 1906 First Ave. N., Irondale.

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Lone Star Steakhouse: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $16.99 turkey dinner or $6.99 children’s meal for age 12 and younger, or regular menu. (205) 661-9339. 4720 Norrell Drive, Trussville.

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Renaissance Ross Bridge: S49, $40 senior citizens, $25 age 5 to 12, free age 4 and younger. Seatings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu includes stations for omelets, shrimp and grits, carved meats and pasta. Reservations available by calling (205) 949-3057. 4000 Grand Ave., Hoover.

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House: $38.95, $12.95 children. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Menu includes roasted turkey and cornbread-herb stuffing. Reservations available online. Embassy Suites Hotel, 2300 Woodcrest Pl., Homewood.

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Seasons 52: $26.95, $12.95 children. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Meal includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes and maple-glazed butternut squash. Reservations available online. (205) 968-5152. The Summit.

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Sherry’s Cafe and Catering: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Turkey and other entrees. (205) 655-5260. 5800 Valley Road, Ste. 110, Trussville. [added Nov. 15]

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Silver Coin Indian Grill: Open for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (205) 823-9070. 3321 Lorna Road, Ste. 13, Hoover.

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Todd English PUB: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; regular menu all day, with special Thanksgiving menu served noon-9 p.m. Special menu includes Cornish game hen, salad, butternut squash bisque and caramel pecan bar. Reservations available by calling (205) 307-3700. 2221 Richard Arrington Blvd. N., Uptown, downtown. [added Nov. 26]

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The Wynfrey Hotel/Hyatt: $41, $34 age 65 and older, $17 age 7-12, free age 6 and younger. Seatings from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu includes roast cider-brined turkey breast, dry rub prime rib, grits bar and omelet bar. Reservations available by calling (205) 444-5750. Riverchase Galleria, Hoover.

Take-out options

Bistro V: Turkey and side dishes available for pickup Nov. 26. To order, call (205) 823-1505. 521 Montgomery Highway, Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills.

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Homewood Gourmet: Menu includes side dishes, sauces, soups, casseroles and desserts. Available for pickup Nov. 26. To order, call (205) 871-1620. 1919 28th Ave. S., Homewood.

If we left out a restaurant, please leave a comment below.

Get those waistbands loose
and those jawbones warmed up for
gluttonous gorging.

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So Birmingham’s hottest band is booked two nights at the Alabama Theatre and you still didn’t get tickets … Alas, we can’t help you there.

But even if you’re missing out on St. Paul and the Broken Bones tonight and Friday, we have the next best thing.

Enjoy nearly 3 hours of music from the comfort of your tiny smartphone or enormous smart TV set.

Seattle

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“Call Me” in Boston

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“Don’t Mean a Thing” at Avondale Brewing Company

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“Half the City” on “CBS This Morning”

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Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa

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Al Gamble and Paul Janeway at Grace-St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church in Memphis

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Rock en Seine festival in Paris

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“I’m Torn Up” in New York

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“Broken Bones and Pocket Change” in Nashville

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“Let Me Roll It” at Parkside Cafe in Avondale

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“A Change Is Gonna Come” in Florence/Muscle Shoals

St. Paul and the Broken Bones

• Website | Facebook | Twitter @StP_BrokenBones | Instagram

They captured rooftops
and skylines for digital
posterity’s sake.

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Is UAB about to kick football to the curb? It started last week with concerns raised by former player Justin Clark in a letter to UAB president Ray Watts. It has blossomed into accusations, hand-wringing and a growing air of uncertainty over the program’s future.

The debate: Should UAB football continue?

Pro: UAB is 5-5, one win away in its final two games to be bowl eligible. Something that hasn’t happened since 2004.

Con: Five wins is a banner season, having matched or bested UAB win-loss records from the last 12 years.

Pro: Fan support is up this year, with tens of thousands at home games vs. mere thousands last year. New coach halo effect?

Con: Even new UAB president Ray Watts doesn’t support the program.

Pro: The Blazers draw fans despite being stuck at decrepit Legion Field.

Con: That’s good, because the $75 million, 30,000-seat UAB stadium, proposed back in 2011, is never gonna happen.

Pro: BBVA Compass announced last week that it’s pumping $1.5 million into UAB’s football program with a new field.

Con: Wrong football.

Pro: Coach Bill Clark may have turned things around in his first season.

Con: He’s the third new coach in 7 years.

Pro: The Blazers are in the Football Capital of the South. No one loves football more than Birmingham and Alabama folks.

Con: They love Alabama and Auburn, which hauled in four of the five most recent national championships and are both currently ranked in the Top 10. (UAB … somewhere between No. 88 and No. 100.)

Pro: UAB had $2.4 billion in operating revenue and another $410 million in nonoperating revenue in 2013. By comparison, sister school University of Alabama had $660 million in operating revenue and $244 million in nonoperating revenue in 2013.

Con: The UA Trustees call all the shots, and they really couldn’t care less about UAB revenue, football, stadium plans or anything Blazer.

Pro: As it does with Alabama and Auburn, al.com devotes an online section to UAB football.

Con: I’ve never seen a news site allow a college sports PR department have equal/top billing on bylines. UAB Athletics Media Relations has written hundreds of stories for al.com, while a bevy of full-time al.com staffers post all stories, photos and videos for Tide and Tigers football.

Should the Blazers suit up for 2015? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.

Of all the world’s vast
horrors, none offends more than
willful ignorance.

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