Sitting plainly on the decrepit and otherwise unassuming Atlanta Highway is Eastdale Mall, the uglier older sibling to Montgomery’s own EastChase. Eastdale represents a memory of times past: as the only indoor mall in Montgomery, half the businesses are empty and the surrounding area leaves everything to be desired. We know indoor malls are quickly becoming a thing of history, but is this one doing particularly bad? Possibly, but they also might be putting up a fight. Eastdale has an ice skating rink in the middle of its seemingly struggling shops. Ask around and you’ll find memories from thos ..read more

We have to begin here with the acknowledgment that a lot of these trivia nights are fluid in nature. They occasionally get cancelled or rescheduled, so it’s best to check their websites or give them a call to make sure their night is still on. Here’s all the trivia nights Montgomery has to offer: Tower Taproom: Every Tuesday at 7 PM Thew new-ish bar downtown is taking their stab at trivia nights! Visit their Facebook for more. Leroy Lounge: The first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM Hosted by me!! Follow Leroy on Facebook for the latest updates Common Bond: Irregular It is not clear how regul ..read more

This evening’s adventure into Cottage Hill was the medicine I needed for a twenty-four hour emotional roller coaster in my personal life. It was sweet and a celebration of a few lesser-appreciated offerings in Montgomery. Tonight was one of the few of which the stars aligned and I was able to go out with a dear friend. We took full advantage of a sleepy Monday in Montgomery. Our starting place was an easy choice: El Rey offers half-priced wine every Monday, which makes it especially attractive to two ladies on a shoestring budget. After raising a glass and splitting a queso, we then relocated ..read more

I have a secret, if you promise not to judge me. This is a safe place and it’s my house so you have to not judge me. Here it is: I’ve never seen Hamlet. I’m sure I was forced to read it at some point in high school when all those mean English and theatre teachers pin students down and force classics in front of their eyeballs. But I’ve never seen it played. If you’re in the club with me, we can all keep being uncultured together, if we so choose. That’s fine. And if we want to change our heathen ways, Shakespeare Festival is conveniently showing Hamlet right now, and it’s probably the best ren ..read more

Brunch at the House at the Renaissance has been marauded! Did you even know the Renaissance had brunch? Check out the menu here. The staff is, of course, used to serving hotel guests 99% of the time (as was evident when they explained what Conecuh sausage is to me), but that doesn’t mean they should keep this service a secret from the rest of us. The next time you’ve got a hankering for a big, breakfasty weekend, add The House to your list, but take the knowledge from our experience with you: They are, mercifully, open both Saturdays and Sundays. That alone is a huge plus, considering the rest ..read more

March in the Parade Downtown Line up for the parade at 11 AM at Troy’s downtown Montgomery campus. I know Montgomery Pride United will be there, and you know they’ll let you march with them. Finally Visit the Civil Rights Memorial (it’s free for MLK Day!) The Memorial for Peace and Justice will have free admission in observance of MLK Day, so there’s really no excuse for you to keep putting it off. Write a Letter with 1977 Books The good people at 1977 Books (located in the Kress building) will be writing letters to incarcerated people, and invite you to help them reach their goal of 100 lette ..read more

Round is a Shape Have you ever travelled to a place where all the locals just seemed ridiculously more attractive than you? I hear Spain is especially good if you’re looking to bruise your ego. Due to our affinity for meat-and-threes combined with our refusal to install bike lanes, Montgomery probably isn’t known for being one of those places. But, that doesn’t mean we are totally devoid opportunities to get in better shape! Below is a list of some runs to get you through the year. Usually these things are stroller- or dog-friendly, so if you just show up with the intention of walking the rout ..read more

Crunch Bars are the best candy to show up in your trick-or-treating bag and anyone who believes otherwise is a Communist. The poor souls who come to my house each year don’t get coat their cavities with Crunches because I’m quite thorough at picking through the bag I buy at the grocery store and pulling them all out. That being said, trick-or-treating is still alive and well and there’s no need to be concerned about it going away. Unless the children who come to my house in Cloverdale ever get fed up with receiving sub-par candy like Nerds or Whoppers. If you need a little inspiration for Hall ..read more

A historical moment for the city of Montgomery is creeping toward us, and we get to opt in to how much we want to be a part of it. I am begging you to show up that day. On October 8th we will announce to ourselves and the rest of the world what kind of place we want Montgomery to be. Two men have made it to the mayoral runoff election, and the stakes are high. We get to choose between a probate judge who has dedicated his life to improving his community with a track record to back it up, or a guy who owns three TV stations who has convinced a handful of people that having zero experience doesn ..read more

Montgomery Marauder asked, Instagram answered. Check Marauder’s Instagram stories for a chance to chime in with your own opinion on the best spots in town or to see how others have already responded to past questions. Don’t just take it from me. In no particular order, here’s where residents of Montgomery think are the absolute best spots to find sushi: Sushi Cafe 3004 Zelda Road Website Order the Daniel Special Roll to split for the table! It’s UH. MAZING. Miyako Japanese Steak and Sushi 8173 Vaughn Road Website Rock n Roll Sushi 1470 Taylor Road Website Pro tip: Follow ..read more