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People in Birmingham
Photos courtesy of The Dance Foundation.
Moving to the music: Dance Foundation lets kids take part in ‘magical’ mix of dance and live music
TDF, through its Community Partnership Program, provides its Movement to Music dance curriculum on a weekly basis to more than 1,000 students ages 1 to 4 at numerous Birmingham-area facilities. Read more
Mar 18, 2020
1:37 PM
Photo by Erin Nelson.
A literary destination: Magic City Poetry Festival highlights ‘amazing’ Birmingham writing community
In addition to helping local readers and writers take part in National Poetry Month, the MCPF is a way to celebrate a vibrant and perhaps underappreciated literary scene in Birmingham. Read more
Mar 18, 2020
11:22 AM
Photos by Erin Nelson.
CJFS spearheads Senior Grocery Initiative
One Sunday each month, volunteers meet at the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School on Montclair Road to pack and deliver groceries to low-income seniors. Read more
Feb 19, 2020
10:16 AM
Photo courtesy of Art Meripol Art Meripol
2021 World Games Birmingham a ‘big deal’: Games CEO Nick Sellers said event will put city on world stage
Birmingham competed for this opportunity against Russia and Peru. The last time the United States hosted the World Games was almost 40 years ago when Santa Clara, California, hosted the inaugural World Games event in 1981. Read more
Mar 18, 2020
1:44 PM
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Keep on hammering: Birmingham Legion FC gets ready for an important second season
According to data provided by Legion FC, it ranked eighth out of 36 USL Championship teams in merchandise sales, 12th in corporate sponsorships and 13th in average attendance. The team drew 4,550 fans on average to its 17 regular-season home games. Read more
Feb 18, 2020
6:19 PM
