In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington, Birmingham residents will march from the A.G. Gaston Motel to Kelly Ingram Park on Sunday, August 28th at 6:00pm. The march hopes to garner support for legislation that would create a Civil Rights National Park in the city known most for its crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement.
There will also be a performance by soul artist, Ledisi, at Kelly Ingram Park.
Learn more and register for the event here.
In a state where we really know the true meaning of 4 seasons, I am confident that Fall is very much-anticipated.
You may be asking, “but what am I to do now? Summer’s over, work’s in overdrive, school’s in session, and the festivals have come and gone. Heck! Even the Barons season is coming to an end.”
This is exactly what we have received through Richella and Benjamin, our special guests from the other side of the pond.
What a perfect morning for a bike ride in the Magic City! #BHMnotBHX #ZYPBHM #MagicCity pic.twitter.com/w6T3WdL2Co
— Zyp BikeShare (@ZYPBHM) August 17, 2016
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If you haven’t heard of this couple, you will! While planning a trip to Birmingham, ENGLAND, they mixed it up in the best way possible.
Welcome @Richella89 and @Benjaminmarlow1, and enjoy your stay in the Magic City!
They're here! British couple, who mixed-up Birmingham airports, tours Magic City hot spots https://t.co/54jcs5HYFX pic.twitter.com/elybB8eYXs
— AL.com (@aldotcom) August 17, 2016
Wednesday night, Dram Whiskey Bar is having a fundraising night where 10% of their proceeds are going to the MS Society through the Planet Fundraiser App.
Supporting Local Initiatives and Local Business
Let’s help out our Louisiana neighbors who’ve been devastated by the recent floods. Bring bottled water and canned goods to Boutwell Auditorium this Wednesday through Saturday, August 17-20th from 8am-5pm. You can also text LAFLOODS to 90999 a $10 donation will go the American Red Cross or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to make a donation.
http://www.wtvm.com/story/32760984/birmingham-to-kick-off-supply-drive-for-louisiana-flooding-victims
Gorrie and Lamb performed together 12 years ago at Red Mountain Theater and have been friends ever since. They will perform together again, Tuesday, August 16th in a show called ‘Carded’ at the NY’s 54 Below Theater,. Get Tickets at www.54below.com or 646-476-3551. http://alabamanewscenter.com/2016/08/15/two-birmingham-actresses-making-debut-acclaimed-new-york-cabaret/
Rare #foundphoto from the Ruffner archives. Students look out across Birmingham from Hawk's view. #ruffnermountain pic.twitter.com/mvb9LPq3MQ
— Ruffner Mountain (@RuffnerMountain) August 15, 2016
Like every school, there are specific things that Samford University students relate and look forward to when going back to school.
From one Samford student to the next, here are 9 things we can ALL relate to:
WWE SmackDown Live coming to Birmingham; learn details on tickets and who's in main event https://t.co/srTD8OL02N
— Happening Bham (@Happeningbham) August 10, 2016
The company announced the main event will be a 6-man tag team match with WWE Champion Dean Ambrose, John Cena and Randy Orton against A.J. Styles, Bray Wyatt and Alberto Del Rio.
-Ben Flanagan
Mark your calendars, folks. October 7-9, Barber’s Motorsports Park will host their world famous vintage motorbike event for the 12th year in a row. Motorists bring their beloved rides from all across the country to race, eat, and visit the world-renown Barber’s Motorsports Park.
Learn more and get your tickets today at http://www.barbermotorsports.com/vintage-home.php
Guys, we all know how difficult it can be to figure out where to take your date so she will stick around. Especially if you are a college student in Birmingham, from out-of-state, you may not know about all the great places to visit, eat, and check out while in the Magic City.
Well, here’s your guide:
Samford University not only produces great pharmacists, nurses, business men and women, and some of the most educated students around, but also top notch athletes. Although playing in the Southern Conference does not always get you noticed, recently the Bulldogs have paved way for the dreams of one student to come true on the national level.
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