Empire Hotel – a “sneak peak” at Birmingham’s newest historic luxury hotel (photos)
Last month, the Washington Post published a story about Birmingham, Alabama becoming a destination for travelers across the country.
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Birmingham Top Things to Do: April 6th – 12th
You can’t be bored in a city like this. Especially, this upcoming week. Grab your calendars and try to get out and enjoy these top events.
Timeless – The Pizitz Food Hall official grand opening (photos)
Timeless. This morning, The Pizitz Food Hall held its official grand opening unveiling a historic clock that was found in the midst of the renovations, in front of Birmingham Mayor William Bell, members of the city council, business and community…
Small Business Monday – Spotlight on Alabama College of Barber Instruction
The only minority-owned private barber college in the state, the Alabama College of Barber Instruction was founded in 1979 by Clinton Simpson Sr. as the New Breed Barber Shop. His son, Clint, Birmingham resident for all of his forty-six…
Birmingham Comic Book Shop Guide – We know you want it.
I owe my literacy and love of art to Batman. The box of 1960’s Batman comics in the attic didn’t count for school, since we were assigned readings and our outside reading had to be “chapter books” with no pictures. But…
Birmingham featured in Washington Post’s “best vacation destinations you’ve never considered” series
“With revitalized neighborhoods and a ramped-up food culture, Alabama’s largest city boldly returns to the stage and sings to a bigger audience.” ~ From the Washington Post article titled – You’re Going Where? Birmingham
Homewood’s Little Professor Book Center is back!
Birmingham’s oldest independent bookstore, Little Professor Book Center, re-opened this weekend in the heart of Homewood’s 18th Street Central Business District after departing its previous location for nearly three weeks.
O’Carr’s and the chandelier: a classy addition to Birmingham’s theater district
Earlier this month, O’Carr’s Delicatessen, one of Homewood’s oldest and most popular restaurants, opened a second eatery (214 18th Street N. Birmingham 35203) in Birmingham’s theater district.
Small Business Monday – Spotlight on 2 Fish And 5 Loaves
The sun sets on the old Little Professor Bookstore this week – learn where they will “comeback” in two weeks
One of Birmingham’s most iconic bookstores – the Little Professor Book Center – will be closing its doors this week on Wednesday, February 15th. But, here is the good news….
Small Business Monday – Spotlight on Ferrill African Wear
I Speak for the Trees: Tu B’Shvat in B’ham
On January 11th, Jews in Birmingham and around the world will be sitting down to the first seder of the secular year. It isn’t Passover just yet. It is Tu B’Shvat (usually pronounced: Too Bish-vat), the New Year of the…
Community and unity – Birmingham welcomes Publix
Picture of the day. Bham Now‘s Larry O. Gay yesterday captured this great photo of the Downtown Publix ribbon cutting and grand opening. The first grocery store downtown in a generation. Community and unity. Keep moving forward Birmingham!
Urban Standard Recovery Update
Our good friends at Urban Standard posted an update this morning on Facebook about their recovery from the fire that took place at their establishment nearly two weeks ago. It looks like they are moving forward in the right direction.…
Get ready for local, fresh vegetables this winter, courtesy of Pepper Place
There’s nothing like a farmer’s market to connect with local growers and artisans, so when news broke that Pepper Place is opening for the winter, Birmingham rejoiced!