Before the COVID-19 coronavirus worldwide pandemic struck back in March, I loved attending fundraising events. There was one event that was permanently ‘circled’ on my social calendar. United Ability’s Journey of HOPE.
An animated bee once asked, “Do ya like jazz?” If you do, you’re in luck—Birmingham is a great spot for jazz lovers. We took a look at some of the greats from Birmingham, and a few places you can go…
With our “new normal” of COVID-19, we’ve had to face many new challenges. Reignite Alabama, the 3rd Alabama Launchpad competition of 2020, aims to specifically address these challenges affecting both Alabama and the country. We took a closer look at 7 of the 14…
Eat in the Streets is back this weekend and it flows right into Birmingham Restaurant Week. Plus, so much more is happening this weekend August 21-23. Start scrolling now!
Municipal elections will take place on Tuesday, August 25 in Alabama. While the City of Birmingham won’t host their next election until 2021, many municipalities in Central Alabama will be voting. Here’s what you need to know, including how to…
From in-person festivals to virtual luaus, we’ve rounded up the top events taking place around Birmingham this September. Trust us, you won’t want to miss out!
Nothing says summertime like a block party. Starting at 3PM Friday, August 21 until 11PM Saturday, August 22, you can expect a leveled-up version with live music and movie viewings each night when the City of Birmingham blocks off the…
The bravery of two Miles College alumnae changed the course of history—Autherine Lucy Foster and Pollie Anne Myers are heroines who helped break down the barrier of segregation.
On August 1st, REV Birmingham launched the Great Receipt Race, a month-long promotion to help boost foot and web traffic to local businesses struggling because of COVID-19. The race is still on, and you can still send in your receipts…
Who doesn’t love a good date night? Whether you’re single, in a relationship, married, etc—we’ve all been cooped up for a while now. Here are a few ways you can hit the town in Birmingham, responsibly.
These Birmingham nonprofits are pros at all kinds of creativity, so it’s no surprise they’ve come up with plenty of ways to keep us involved—safely. Check out these 3 upcoming arts and culture events, plus even more ways to support…
This year’s United Ability Journey of HOPE fundraising event will be extra special. On August 29th, United Ability, an organization that serves over 5,700 children and adults with disabilities, will be honoring their staff and paying tribute to the memory…
Birmingham is maxed out with cool things happening this weekend, August 7-9. Don’t miss the St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival, a virtual cocktail fundraiser with Sidewalk Film and much more.
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It’s no secret Birmingham likes to eat and why wouldn’t we when our culinary scene is FIRE. Sink your teeth into the Magic City’s crème de la crème during the 11th annual Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW), presented by Spire, Friday,…
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If you’re like me, you’ve probably looked around at old paint cans, electronics, batteries, stacks of paper, etc. and thought, “what in the world do I do with this?” Jefferson County makes it easy to keep household hazardous waste out…
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