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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and it happens every year, so that we may thank all of the teachers. This year it runs May 2 through May 6 and teachers can…

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It's Teacher Appreciation Week and it happens every year, so that we may thank all of the teachers. This year it runs May 2 through May 6 and teachers can take advantage of some great deals and free stuff from many companies.

Participating Applebee's locations have offered teachers and other school staff discounts on their meals with proof of their profession during previous Teacher Appreciation Weeks. This year, the chain is offering 20% off at participating locations. The deal runs May 2-6, 2022.

Barnes and Noble is offering 20% off the publisher’s list price all year long on all purchases for classroom use. Educators can also enjoy discounts of up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days.

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering teachers and school staff a 20% discount when they show their school ID. The discount is available for dine-in or in-store pay and pickup only.

Michaels arts and crafts stores are offering a 15% teacher discount at both in-store locations and online.

Staples customers can give their local teachers or schools 20% back in classroom rewards or in-store purchases when they download the Staples Connect app. Staples is also giving teachers free gift box of supplies, while supplies last.

Marvel fans have been eagerly looking forward to the next installment of Doctor Strange's story following his role in last year's Spider-Man: No Way Home. Now, Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange takes center stage for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness. Joining him is Benedict Wong  playing the character named Wong, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams' Christine Palmer and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opens in theaters this Friday, May 6.

The time has now come, as the film's Hollywood premiere took place Monday evening and the stars looked glamorous on the red carpet. See below our rankings of the event:

22. Sam Raimi

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Director Sam Raimi in a classic suit and tie. Nice, but not that exciting.


21. Mayim Bialik

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We're somehow not surprised that Mayim Bialik would be at Doctor Strange's premiere! The 'Big Bang Theory' star showed off her nerdy attributes in a modest dress and thick-rimmed glasses.


20. Omarion

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No grey sweatpants here! Omarion opted for a loose, dark purple pair of trousers instead.


19. Adam Hugill

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Adam Hugill, who plays a character called Rintrah wore a textured leather blazer in the hot Los Angeles sun.


18. Thuso Mbedu

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The actress showed a peekaboo white bralette under her dark jacket a leather pants.


17. Samantha Hanratty

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The actress understood the assignment, matching the film's backdrop.


16. Tatiana Maslany

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Tatiana Maslany, who is playing Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk in the She-Hulk show later this year is wearing an all-white look. What really catches our eye is her Trevor Project t-shirt, which is from a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.


15. Benedict Wong

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Benedict Wong looks as handsome as ever in a deep blue blazer.


14. Michael Evans Behling

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The actor looked dapper in a Marvel Comics-worthy striped suit.


13. Sheila Atim

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Sheila Atim, who plays a character called "Sara" looks so elegant in this bejeweled mesh gown.


12. Woosung

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Singer Woosung pulled out all the stops in red flared pants and an embroidered rose button-up.


11. Tiffany Haddish

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Hey, Tiffany, you're missing a leg! Even though it's strange (pun intended), the comedian pulls off this asymmetrical pink suit.


10. Savannah Moss

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The beautiful actress stood out in her satin emerald gown.


9. Benedict Cumberbatch

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Benedict Cumberbatch looks a little stiff in his suit, but we like how the light silver shows off his California tan.


8. Jett Klyne and Julian Hilliard

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How adorable are Wanda and Vision's boys at the premiere?! The two young men clean up so well in complimenting colors.


7. Hayley Atwell

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Hayley Atwell, who played Agent Peggy Carter -- and voiced a "variant" version, Captain Carter, in the animated series "What If...?" looks incredibly glam compared to her Captain America character.


6. Frank Grillo

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Frank Grillo, who played Brock Rumlow in previous MCU films, looked rugged-cool at the LA premiere.


5. Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell

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Sir Patrick Stewart looks so effortlessly cool in his textured blazer, while his wife Sunny Ozell wears a classic black dress and red lip. Stewart played Professor Xavier in the 'X-Men' films... is he returning to that character in this film?


4. Rune Temte

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The 'Last Kingdom' actor surprised us with his feminine light blue shirt, but we're loving the contrast!


3. Elizabeth Olsen

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Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Wanda Maximoff looks edgy as always in a black, plunging blazer with wide-leg pants.


2. Xochitl Gomez

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Xochitl Gomez, who plays America Chavez, is a stunner in this tiered mesh gown!


1. Rachel McAdams

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Rachel McAdams, who is reprising her role as Christine Palmer stole the show with her yellow-green gown and cascading cape!

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.