There are so many talented artists and artisans in the Magic City—from jewelry and clothing designers to fiber artists and ceramicists. Here are 19 makers that caught our eye. We divided them into 4 categories: wearable, hangable, giftable and enjoyable.
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Last November, I met local artist Shawn Fitzwater as he restored of one Homewood’s “Ghost Signs”. Since then, I’ve noticed ghost signs every time I ventured downtown. So, on a lazy Sunday I decided to wander Birmingham in search of…
On July 30 and July 31, multiple Birmingham performing arts organizations are joining forces to bring a night of inspiring sights and sounds to the Magic City with the first Birmingham Arts Drive-In. If you’ve missed the performing arts as…
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Taking the perfect selfie just got easier. Birmingham’s first selfie museum, The Pixel Room, is opening tomorrow, July 17 and we’ve got all the deets.
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Before they were highly acclaimed Grammy-winning artists touring the globe with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had their first taste of fame in our very own Birmingham, Alabama. After receiving a generous amount of air-time on Birmingham’s WJLN-FM,…
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Now it’s more important than ever to support local businesses and makers. While local artists would typically be showcasing their art at the Birmingham Art Crawl right about now, it’s postponement has led to new avenues for artists to share…
No city is complete without a thriving arts and culture scene. We’re lucky that Birmingham’s is so vibrant and active. These local nonprofits are making sure arts in the Magic City stay alive—here’s how you can help.
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Fashion is more than what you wear. It’s an energy, an expression and a small way to make a difference. It’s super inspiring to see people around Birmingham not only dressing how they want, but also supporting small and sustainable…
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What are the chances? Just an hour or two after the Summer Solstice began at 4:43pm, on June 20, 2020, Birmingham experienced a light summer pop-up shower. As a result, minutes later, suddenly a rainbow appeared over the city that…
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On Thursday, June 18, 2020, the eve of Juneteenth, a diverse group of Birmingham activist, artists and volunteers completed a street mural stating “Black Lives Matter” right in front of Railroad Park, the award-winning city park that was designed to…
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Inspired by the work of artists in Washington, D.C., the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Birmingham Cara McClure and local artists are planning a massive “Black Lives Matter” street mural to go beside Railroad Park on 1st Avenue South between…
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It all started back in April. As Birmingham began to settle into the new normal of social distancing, a group of local artists came up with an idea to help spread love and positivity in Birmingham. Here’s what happened.
We’ve got some seriously good news to share. Birmingham Botanical Gardens will be reopening on Monday, June 15 and we can’t wait. Find all you need to know here, including updated hours, safety precautions, etc. We’ll see you there!
We can all probably agree that these past few weeks have been difficult. However, the way the Birmingham community has come together is astounding. I can personally say that I’ve never experienced this magnitude of positivity, support and push towards…