Perfectly plated: Get to know 3 Birmingham-based food stylists
Ever scrolled through your social feed or flipped through a magazine and come across a plate of food almost too beautiful to eat? Thank the food stylist.
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Read local. Support these published Birmingham authors
A cozy nook and some silence—two things that make the ideal spot for cuddling up with a good book. The question is, are any of the books you read written by local authors? We took our love of reading to…
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Birmingham authors win nation’s highest honor in children’s illustration and literature
Local authors Karim Shamsi-Basha and Irene Latham have received the 2021 Caldecott Honor for their illustrated children’s book, The Cat Man of Aleppo. Find out why this book will give you all the feels and where you can purchase it…
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Fairfield’s new mural honors 3 role models
There’s a new mural in Birmingham, and it’s sure to leave you feeling inspired. Take a look at Fairfield’s newest mural honoring Nipsey Hussle, Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman and get to know the artist behind it all.
How to get & give help in 2021 for Birmingham creatives, including grants
The past year has been a devastating blow for many Birmingham creatives as theaters closed, shows were cancelled and art was put on hold. As we trudge into the next month of the pandemic, find out how you can keep…
This beautiful local film will end your 2020 on just the right note
Not gonna lie—2020 threw us some curve balls we didn’t see coming. Where other people have fumbled around how to talk about race this year, 1504’s Tyler Jones and a crew of talented local singers wove music and images into…
Birmingham’s newest mural honors civil rights hero John Lewis (photos)
Last August, Gus’s Hot Dogs owner Lee Pantazis let me in on a secret. He told me that once his business secured the appropriate permits, he was going to have a mural painted on his establishment’s blank eastern wall honoring…
12 places to spot Java Lewis’ holiday windows in Birmingham [Photos]
![12 places to spot Java Lewis’ holiday windows in Birmingham [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/javalewis0390-scaled-e1608763223147.jpg?fit=768%2C403&quality=89&ssl=1 "12 places to spot Java Lewis’ holiday windows in Birmingham [Photos]")
The holidays are here, which means its time for my favorite year-end tradition—riding around Birmingham on the hunt for Java Lewis’ famous holiday window paintings. I met up with Java this week to make sure I found each one—here’s what…
A Birmingham gift guide for the art lover, including galleries, supplies + classes
Birmingham’s a gem when it comes to art. It’s the perfect spot for the artist on your gift list to flourish. While they’re busy becoming the next Monet, here are some gift ideas including where to get art locally, art…
17 gift ideas from Black-owned businesses in Birmingham
Want to shop local AND support Black-owned businesses in Birmingham? Here are 17 gift ideas to get you started. From high-end menswear to one-of-a-kind art pieces—there’s a little something for everyone on your list.
5 stunning works you need to see from “All Things Bright and Beautiful” at the BMA
In a year marked with sadness, All Things Bright and Beautiful seeks to celebrate the joy you can find even in the darkest of times. Learn about this stunning exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) and why it…
New grant gives Alabama artists much-needed support through pandemic
The creative community suffered great loss in 2020, but the Verdant Fund provided a welcome relief to Alabama artists. The new initiative distributed $76,000 in emergency grants to creatives across the state affected by COVID-19. Learn more about how this…
Birmingham’s Chatham Hellmers’ “handmade home” featured on HGTV (video)
See who was featured on HGTV!
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A look inside Bonnie Swearingen’s life and estate sale through Dec 7th
Generous philanthropist, Hollywood actress, and Chicago socialite—Bonnie Bolding Swearingen was all of these things and more, but her legacy as a Samford graduate stands out to us here at Bham Now. Read on to learn more about Bonnie’s life PLUS…
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ASFA grad lands role in hit Netflix series “Dash & Lily”
Ianne Fields Stewart stars as Roberta in the Netflix hit, Dash & Lily. The show, which has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, takes its audience through a whimsical Christmas romance. See how the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA)…