10 unique classes to take in Birmingham this winter, including a sushi class at Makers DIY Experience
Looking to learn a new skill or to boost your creativity? Check out these unique classes taking place in Birmingham, now through December.
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I got a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Falsettos—now you can, too
Going behind-the-scenes of pretty much anything is fascinating to me. I’m a big fan of movies, live music, theatre, etc—but there’s always so much more that goes into those productions than we see. The Theatre Department at Birmingham-Southern College is…
1,105 individuals with disabilities found employment through United Ability. Yet, the unemployment rate remains high
Sponsored At 3.3%, Alabama’s unemployment rate is at one of its historic lows.
6 independent bookstores to check off your list in Birmingham, AL
Cold and dreary weather is coming—and you know what that means. Bookstore season! Spending a rainy afternoon perusing a local bookstore has to be on the list of best activities on Earth. Check out these six independent bookstores in Birmingham,…
Advocate for loved ones in long-term care facilities during Residents’ Rights Month
Sponsored Taking care of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, relatives or friends, who need long-term care, is a sacred responsibility.
More than football, Magic City Classic connects students and business leaders through Code the Classic
The Magic City Classic is more than a parade, tailgating, football game and concerts, it is also about networking and connecting students and employers.
Everything you’ve wanted to know about Birmingham’s bats during Bat Week, Oct. 24-31
Did you know that Birmingham and Alabama are home to 16 unique species of bats? If not, Bat Week is the perfect time to learn more about our flying friends.
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9 things you didn’t know about juvenile detention in Jefferson County—and why it’s important
Over 440 adolescents find themselves in juvenile detention in Jefferson County each year. They can come in for a variety of reasons, but they all receive comprehensive care and services. We got an inside look at the center while learning…
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Miles College teams up with Shaquille O’Neal to launch HBCU initiative
One of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game, Shaquille O’Neal, will be in Birmingham area at Miles College on Saturday, October 26, to launch a new HBCU (Historically Black College & University) Initiative.
13th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival to be shown at the new Sidewalk Cinema on October 20
Don’t miss this year’s much anticipated 13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Birmingham at its new location, the Sidewalk Cinema, on Sunday, October 20th, 2:00pm (doors at 1:00).
How Carver High School transformed their cosmetology department
Although public school programs are often unable to purchase the amenities they need, donations are a great help. See how Closets by Design revolutionized the cosmetology program at Birmingham’s George W. Carver High school.
3 reasons anyone who’s interested in the Holocaust should go see Alexandra Zapruder at UAB Nov. 7, 6-8PM
I’ve been a student of the Holocaust since a 7th grade family history project at Mountain Brook Junior High School. Anne Frank’s diary and family interviews brought to life events I’ve spent decades trying to understand. The people at the…
“It is our stories that make us human.” Our state’s best storytellers gathered at the Alabama Colloquium—here’s what you missed
A nationally recognized civil rights lawyer. A deputy director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist. A NASA engineer. Some of our state’s best and brightest gathered at this year’s Alabama Colloquium—and it was…
Biz school candidates! 5 reasons Montevallo should be on your short list.
We all know the transition from studying to working can be tough. The Grainger Center for Professional Practice at University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business does what every other career center wishes it could do. It helps set students…
Son encouraged to “dig deeper” at The Altamont School. Now he is bringing clean water to the world.
Sponsored Rita Goyal thought her son Shawn, a student at The Altamont School, was going to just “check the box” when he was looking for an Eagle Scout project in 2017.