Birmingham Bakeries: Part 1
So you want to ruin someone’s diet. The good news is that this is a great city to cheat on a diet with. The bad news is that you might not know the best spots. We’re here to help, with…
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So what is our government actually doing?
In the past, I’ve written about some out-there plans by our local and state governments, like the attempt to bring back tax deductions for renovating historic buildings or the motion to allow golf cart taxis on certain Birmingham streets. It’s…
Birmingham Top Things To Do: March 16 – 22
Another week in good ole Bham. Same old, same old is definitely not the case in the magic city. Of course, there are plenty of things to do in the upcoming days. Here is a guide for a few events…
14 classes in Birmingham you can totally get college credit for
Check out these 14 classes (and some honorable mentions) you can get college credit for in the Birmingham area. A few really made me consider going back to school just for fun… I tried really hard to find interesting classes…
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’s Official Guide to St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and you’re gonna want to celebrate with a green beer or two. Of course, Birmingham has plenty going on for you, your friends and your family. From authentic Irish dancing to traditional…
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…
Ten events to try and see next week
If you only have time (or cash) for ten events next week, have I got a list for you! That’s right, it’s a top ten, for events coming next week! I try to include youtube links to music when I can, so…
Orthodox Churches of Birmingham: Hidden Gems
I know, as my peers have described, comically little about Christianity. As a religion major, my focus has been mainly on Islam and Jewish text with a little Buddhism and Hinduism thrown in. I cannot, perhaps shamefully, tell you the…
Coming up this week…
So I’ve noticed there hasn’t been an “upcoming events” post in a while – we seem to be focusing on single events. And to top it all off, birmingham365 is giving me an error page on my laptop. So I’ll…
4 Bham Study Spots to add to your list
Thanks to two nearby universities and quite a few colleges, Birmingham is no stranger to students. With a lot of students comes the need for a lot of places to hit the books. Birmingham definitely has plenty to choose from. From coffee…
A Guide to Wine Tasting around Bham
You don’t have to fly to California to learn about wine. Although Bham is home to quite a few premier wine shops, real wineries exist extremely close by. Check out these wineries where you can get your wine tasting fix.
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…
Can You Make Money with Airbnb in Birmingham?
Perhaps you’ve heard of Airbnb. Maybe it’s been positive, maybe it’s been controversial, and maybe you’ve used it yourself, but the odds are pretty high that you haven’t used it in Birmingham, AL. The idea of renting a place to…
5 Happy Hours you should know about
Birmingham has plenty of places for you to enjoy the happiest hour of the day. Here are a few more to add to your list of great deals.