7 local authors to keep on your radar + how to get involved in Birmingham’s book scene
📚 Support local authors + bookstores this summer, whether you want poetry or novels 👏
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7 Birmingham jewelry makers adding beauty to your outfits
After a year of wearing outfits that only me, myself and I would see, I’m excited for a summer full of fun pieces. My favorite way to make an outfit more fun is by adding on a unique piece of…
New mural coming to Avondale’s Sozo Trading Co.
Sozo Trading Co. is adding another mural to its Avondale storefront!🎨😍🎨
Meet the Birmingham teen who founded his own vibrant clothing brand
Your personal style is an important way to express yourself, and J’Corion Johnson helps others do that with colorful pieces. The Ramsay High School student is part of the growing fashion industry in Birmingham and started his own clothing line,…
5 reasons why the Birmingham Museum of Art is an outstanding venue to host your next event
Hooray! After 15 long months, the Birmingham Museum of Art is back to booking in-person events starting on August 1. It’s easy to imagine why the museum is a unique place to host a party or wedding, but we are…
5 heritage crafts to learn + where to take classes in Birmingham
When you hear the phrase “arts and crafts,” usually images of popsicle sticks, hot glue and watercolor paints come to mind. However, traditional heritage crafts are a far cry from the crafts we did in grade school. These are artistic…
8 Birmingham-made gifts for the grad in your life
It’s officially graduation season, and it’s time to celebrate all the grads in our lives. Whether you’re looking for a Birmingham graduation gift for a college or high school grad (or you want to treat yo’ self for your hard-earned…
18 must-know LGBTQ+ resources and organizations in Birmingham
June is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ identities, and it’s coming up faster than you think. We’ve got your guide to 18 must-know resources in Birmingham that serve our community and advocate for equal rights for all LGBTQ+ people.
Birmingham Barons, fireworks + Mother’s Day events, May 7-9
Batter up for an impressive weekend, May 7-9, Birmingham! We’ve got Baron’s Baseball + after-game fireworks, Eat in the Streets, and, of course, Mother’s Day! Now hurry and make your plans (and be sure to take safety precautions!)—these events are…
Join the citywide scavenger hunt for free art with Free Art Bham
Ready to enhance your art collection and support local artists? Now you can for free—thanks to Free Art Bham, a global movement that’s thriving in the Magic City. Find out how it got started and how you can participate.
[PHOTOS] Flower power: 7 shops to get your next orchids
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For plant people, orchids are notorious for being difficult. Like a moody teenager, orchids need a lot of time, care and love from those around them. So if you’re looking to get started with one of these beautiful and delicate…
Party time! 5 celebration spots for Cinco de Mayo in Birmingham
Grab your party hats and get ready to feista (and then siesta) because Cinco de Mayo is coming up! Unlike last year, May 5, 2021 is bringing a few more in-person celebrations and we are here for it. Keep reading…
Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift from one of these 7 Birmingham artists and makers
Mother’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 9. Don’t get caught without a gift for the most special woman in your life! This year, make it personal and unique with a gift from one of these local…
See art & poetry by local students at The Green Book Project, April 29
Over the past semester, sixth-grade students at Bush Hills STEAM Academy have created original artwork and poetry centered around The Green Book, a hallmark of the Jim Crow era. Here’s how you can learn more and tune in to the…
5 Birmingham metalworkers making beautiful art + how you can get started
With a nickname like “The Steel City”, it’s no wonder Birmingham is home to a thriving metalworking scene. I reached out to 5 Birmingham metalworkers to learn more about their craft. Keep reading to see where they find inspiration and…