Sidewalk chosen to host Sundance Film Festival as a satellite site
This is a match made in heaven and a big coup for the Magic City.
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This local art group is bringing a boost to every corner of Birmingham
If there’s a blank canvas, BHM Artist Collective is here to fill it. Take a look at who’s holding the paintbrushes that are bringing some of Birmingham’s walls to life.
5 places you can buy Native American made goods in Alabama
Did you know that Black Friday is also Native American Heritage Day? We scoured the Internet to find out where in Alabama you can find Native American-made goods. Keep reading to see what we learned.
Haiku road signs are popping up—we found one in Birmingham
If you’re in the mood for poetry, you might think of opening your favorite poetry book or checking out a poet’s Instagram… but have you thought about looking at a road sign? A new project is bringing poetry to the…
“Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle” retells history at the Birmingham Museum of Art
Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle is a series that implores viewers to look through an alternative lens of early American history. The preeminent American modernist Jacob Lawrence uses vivid images with a narrative style to showcase how women and people…
Birmingham architects receive top marks from national judges
The American Institute of Architects recently hosted their 2020 design awards, and members of our local Birmingham chapter brought home quite a few top marks. Check out the award-winning projects here—you might just recognize a few.
5 things you never knew about Alabama Marble, the “finest marble in the world”
Did you know that some of the finest marble in the world is mined right here in Alabama? Alabama Marble Mineral & Mining Co. (AM3 Stone) is the exclusive purveyor of Alabama Marble, and they’re headquartered here in the Birmingham area. Keep reading…
Hear how one Nashville sound designer got his start at the Virginia Samford Theatre
When Toto pulls back the curtain at the Virginia Samford Theatre (VST), you won’t find the Wizard of Oz, but Justin Walker. Learn how the man behind the scenes and a Birmingham native became an integral component for shows in…
Discover amazing altars + more during Dia de los Muertos, Nov. 2-7 at Pepper Place
Dia de los Muertos–Day of the Dead—is here, and you can celebrate it all week. Here’s what you should know about this can’t-miss tradition in Birmingham, November 2-7 at Pepper Place.
Wall to Wall, a new interactive exhibit, brings color to the Birmingham Museum of Art
Have you ever looked at a painting and thought, “I wish I could just jump in?” The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) is making this a possibility through their inaugural iteration of Wall to Wall, an interactive exhibit featuring four works…
5 places you can find spooky Halloween house decorations in Bham and beyond (videos + photos)
Is it me, or does it seem people are going “all out” this year when it comes to decorating their yards for Halloween?
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The I-59/20 rainbow lights through downtown are here to stay! (Photos+video)
Last April, in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdown, Birmingham was treated to a rainbow of lights that appeared on the newly opened I-59/20 bridges downtown. After a while, they disappeared. Now they are back permanently.
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Take a tour of 6 public art installations in Birmingham
Everywhere you look, Birmingham presents each viewer with some form of art, whether it’s a colorful mural with an empowering message or a sculpture paying tribute to a significant time. Take a tour with us to discover six diverse public…
5 things you need to know about MOSS MAGIC, a hybrid art event Nov. 7-8
Magic City Art Connection is joining Moss Rock Festival for a never-before-seen hybrid art event—MOSS MAGIC. Purchase tickets for the festival happening Saturday, November 7 through Sunday, November 8 in Birmingham.
Looking to view local art? Check out Canary Gallery in downtown Birmingham
If there’s one thing that makes Birmingham special, it’s the community’s passion for local art. Whether it’s new murals popping up all over town or community events like Bham Art Crawl, there is always somewhere to stroll around and view…