The Alabama Tourism Department released their 2018 annual lists of top state attractions by attendance, and once again the Birmingham metro area made a strong showing.
Despite that, we did find some glaring omissions.
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When family and friends head to town for the holidays, you need a plan to entertain them. Bham Now created this guide with a little help from our friends the Toros, owners of Wasabi Juan’s in Birmingham, who often host family from Miami over the holidays. We even made a map for you at the end.
Continue reading “7 ways to entertain company in Birmingham over the holidays, including sushi burritos at Wasabi Juan’s”
It’s #GivingTuesday, and Bham Now would like to acknowledge its non-profit clients for 2018. Share kindness and give back today!
Continue reading “Giving Tuesday: where to give back in Birmingham”
The 13 community members who were honored at the 5th annual Vulcans Community Awards are hardworking individuals who work tirelessly to make Birmingham a better place. Find out more about their stories here.
Continue reading “The 5th annual Vulcans Community Awards were on November 1st. Here’s a recap and photo gallery”Music, food and a great view were just part of the fun of the first Vulcan AfterTunes that took place on Sun., Sept. 23. Here’s a look at what went on during this much-anticipated event.
Continue reading “A look at the first Vulcan AfterTunes of the season, including Los Colognes”
From art to science to fire engines, Birmingham is home to an incredible list of museums. Plan a visit on Museum Day happening Sat., Sept. 22 and get you and a friend in free! Continue reading “5 Birmingham museums to offer free admission on Museum Day, including McWane Science Center, on Saturday, September 22”
Known as one of the top U.S. communities for philanthropic culture, Birmingham is filled with people who donate their time, treasures and talent to their communities without public recognition. It is because of that sentiment, Vulcan Park and Museum created The Vulcans Community Awards. Continue reading “Birmingham’s Vulcan Park and Museum looking for 13 unsung heroes”
What a celebration! Despite a few summer afternoon pop-up showers, 4th of July events in Birmingham went off without a hitch. Bham Now did its part visiting American Village, watching UAB’s Community Band and Thunder on the Mountain. We even got to catch a glimpse of Vulcan’s new light show.
Happy 242th Birthday America!! Bham Now has compiled our top 10 list of 4th of July celebrations in and around the Magic City. This year, with the 4th landing on a Wednesday, some communities are celebrating our nation’s founding a week in advance.
Continue reading “10 places to celebrate the July 4th holiday in and around the Magic City”
The ‘Big Guy’ (Vulcan) atop Red Mountain will light-up Birmingham’s cityscape again this year with the most spectacular, thunderous fireworks show to celebrate the Fourth of July. Continue reading “Vulcan will forever light up Birmingham’s night sky after July 4th”
This past weekend, Birmingham’s very own Vulcan turned 114 years old. Happy birthday, Vulcan! On a sunny Sunday perfect for a party, guests flooded in to celebrate Vulcan’s 114th Birthday Bash and over a hundred years of Magic City pride at Vulcan Park and Museum. Continue reading “Shots from Vulcan’s 114th Birthday Bash (Slideshow)”
Everybody loves a birthday party, but how many opportunities do you have to celebrate Vulcan’s 114th birthday and then take a little Birmingham home with you?
Four of the Magic City’s most popular tourist destinations, Vulcan Park and Museum, McWane Science Center, Birmingham Zoo and Oak Mountain State Park are honoring active duty military personnel and veterans this Memorial Day weekend with free admission.
It’s the event of the year for family fun at Vulcan Park and Museum! Help Vulcan blow out his candles at his 114th Birthday Bash, along with “V” (Vulcan’s six-foot plush mascot), Birmingham City Mayor Randall Woodfin and City Council President Valerie A. Abbott as well as other city officials. Ice Cream from Piggly Wiggly and Bud’s Best Cookies will be handed out after V blows out his candles!
Continue reading “Vulcan is turning 114! Get your tickets for the Birthday Bash on June 3”
Birmingham, AL is one of 14 US cities to host the Navy. Last month we wrote about Navy Week, April 9-15. Check out the events, festivities and visit sites. Take in a Barons game, visit the McWane Center, stop by Vulcan Park and Museum and support our US sailors!
Continue reading “Update: schedule of events as Birmingham hosts Navy Week, April 9-15”
