The holiday season is a time for giving. In fact, more charitable donations are made at the end of the year than any other time. A great way to kick start the giving season is by participating in #GivingTuesday – an annual “Day of Giving” event that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Continue reading “Giving Tuesday: where to give this season in Birmingham”
What better way is there to get into the holiday spirit than with some Christmas music? During the month of December, Birmingham is hosting many seasonal music concerts that will provide you with some fa-la-la-la fun! Check out our guide to some of these fabulous events. Continue reading “A guide to Christmas concerts bringing fa-la-la-la fun to Birmingham”
Auburn wasn’t the only winner today. Moe Greene of Birmingham was Bham Now’s Iron Bowl sweepstakes winner by coming the closest to guessing the final score of the Iron Bowl. Mr. Greene guessed Auburn 28/Alabama 14 which was the closest of our entries to the actual ending score of Auburn 26/Alabama 14. Congratulations, Moe Greene! But, no worries, you can order your own Books-a-million gift card or one for a friend and get their Black Friday deals while they last.
Continue reading “Moe Greene is Bham Now’s winner of $100 gift card at Books-a-million”
Big things are always happening in Birmingham. From a world-praised culinary scene and incredible art museums and galleries to unique, locally-owned shops and more, something new is always taking shape before our eyes. Birmingham has always been several steps ahead of most cities in the state of Alabama, and while locals have always known about the many treasures this town has to offer, the world is finally starting to truly take notice and realize, hey, that place is really cool! Continue reading “Birmingham sparks attention from Nylon magazine”
A flood of silver confetti rained down on Jordan Fisher and professional dance partner, Lindsay Arnold, as they were announced winners of “Dancing with the Stars” Tuesday night. Continue reading “Update: Birmingham native, Jordan Fisher, wins “Dancing with the Stars””
Highlands Bar and Grill, located in Birmingham’s Five Points Southside neighborhood, has been selected as one of the 38 best restaurants in America for 2017 by influential food and dining website, Eater. This makes two years in a row that Highlands has received the honor. Continue reading “Highlands Bar and Grill named one of America’s top restaurants by Eater”
The boom continues for Avondale as Tropicaleo opens for business. Nestled at the end of the 4400 block of Fourth Ave. S. sits Tropicaleo – a Puerto Rican-inspired restaurant that offers a fast and casual dining experience. Continue reading “Tropicaleo brings Puerto Rican-inspired cuisine to Avondale”
Hours after the loud boom that was heard across multiple cities in Alabama, WVTM stated that Maxwell Air Force Base had been conducting a mass casualty event at the same time the boom was heard. Many around the state hoped this explanation solved the mystery sound. But did it? Continue reading “Breaking News Update: Loud boom shakes central Alabama”
Nov. 13 – Today marks the day that whiskey connoisseurs around Alabama have been waiting for. Beginning at 9 a.m, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection will officially be hitting ABC store shelves. But fans of the spirits have to act quick, because it will only be available for one day at select locations. Continue reading “Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon hits Birmingham shelves November 13”
Veteran’s Day is a time to show appreciation for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our country. This Veteran’s Day, businesses around Birmingham are honoring members of our armed services with a variety of discounts. Check ’em out! Continue reading “Discover Veteran’s Day deals in Birmingham”
When attending a university that’s located in the heart of a bustling city, parking is going to be a consistent hassle. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is one such campus. But things are soon to change. To enhance the experience of students, employees and guests, UAB connected with Kimley Horn, a premier planning and design engineering consultant. Continue reading “UAB to get on-campus parking decks and other enhancements”
The holiday season tends to go hand-in-hand with overeating and not exercising. But just because it is a time of celebration, it doesn’t mean you have to lose your health.
Here are five tips from Pure Fitness to help you stay fit this holiday season: Continue reading “Pure Fitness’s top 5 tips to staying in shape during the holidays”
How has Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market thrived for 40 years? The answer: With creations that are classic, yet edgy. Continue reading “Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market celebrates 40 years in business”
Did you know Birmingham, Alabama, has been officially added to the list of cities available in the Apple Maps app? This means public transit around the ‘ham just got a whole lot better! Here’s what you should know: Continue reading “The Apple Maps app adds Birmingham to its transit list”
Color your way through a whimsical adventure as you discover Alabama in an all-new experience with author Laura Murray’s book, “Amazing Alabama: A Coloring Book Journey Through Our 67 Counties”.
