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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.
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.
Reading and Beyond: Libraries Around Birmingham
The libraries of my life have been strange, liminal spaces for specific times and events, usually rainy day Scrabble tournaments.
Birmingham’s 9 Must Read Tweets about Beauty and the Beast
The new, live-action Beauty and the Beast film, has taken the box-office by storm. With a $170 million debut, no wonder the whole world is talking about it. Of course, the people of Bham had their own opinions. Find…
Birmingham Guide to Spring Festivals
From great music to delicious food, Birmingham has a variety of festivals that are popping up this spring season. Most are family friendly and loads of fun. You’ll want to add these events to your calendar.
Next week’s top ten
There’s always something to do in Birmingham if you look hard enough. Find out what’s happening from March 30th to April 5th. Remember: band name links mean sound, so don’t open them unless you want to get caught!
IndyCar roars into Birmingham with former champions in preparation for April race
Sponsored Verizon IndyCar Series driver Simon Pagenaud looks at the race track at Birmingham’s Barber Motorsports Park, with its numerous sweeping turns and occasional fast straightaways, and is reminded of the motorcycle course near his hometown in France.
Chris Rock hates your phone
Anyone going to Chris Rock’s show this Friday will have to check their phone into a Yondr pouch.  As phone cameras and microphones improve and their usage becomes more normal, artists are fighting back.  Enter Yondr, a relatively recent startup…
Birmingham’s top ten next week: March 23rd to 29th
Reminder: don’t click on band names if you’re not supposed to be listening to music (at least until you have some earbuds)
A review: Young Pioneers VIP Viewing Party of the Five Points St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Last Saturday, I attended the VIP Viewing Party hosted by Young Pioneers for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Five Points South. It was held at 5 Point Public House – a prime viewing spot for the parade. I had…
Birmingham to Host 8th Year of Honda Indy Grand Prix; April 21 – 23rd
Sponsored In the world of motorsports, Birmingham and the state of Alabama have long been considered prime NASCAR country. But every April since 2010, the open-wheel racers of the Verizon IndyCar Series – the same cars and drivers that compete…
Birmingham’s Top Things To Do: March 9-15
We have another shortlist of things to do in Birmingham!  At least until next Wednesday, here are ten of my most-anticipated events: String Theory @ Trimtab Brewing Company, March 10, starts 7PM – This local group of conservatory-trained musicians play…
Making AirWaves: Good People hosting 6th annual Riverkeeper benefit
The AirWave Festival is back! The festival, scheduled for Saturday, March 25, to benefit local riverkeeper organizations Black Warrior , Coosa, and Cahaba Riverkeeper is hosted again this year by Good People Brewing Company.
Birmingham Pedal Tours are here and experiencing Bham just got easier!
When it comes to public transportation, you know I’m all in. Anything to keep us from driving so much is a win in my book. So, how about a new idea from some locals looking to tap into the city’s…