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Photo courtesy Addiction Prevention Coalition.
End Heroin walk raising awareness on US epidemic
Check-in and registration begin at 9 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
10:56 AM
Photo courtesy of Courtney Kramer.
Iron takes the field in new Alliance of American Football
Football fans in the Magic City have a chance to turn out for their own professional football squad this spring as the Birmingham Iron takes the field for a 10-game season. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
11:02 AM
Exhibit displays images of Jesus
The Birmingham Museum of Art is currently tracing these depictions of Christ in the exhibit, “Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus through the Ages,” on display through April 21. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
10:58 AM
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Queer History conference coming to Sloss Furnaces
The representation of LGBTQ people in archives is slim, especially in the South, and often lost and overlooked, Invisible Histories Project founders Maigen Sullivan and Joshua Burford said. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
10:51 AM
Photo courtesy of Katie Hannah, Ronald McDonald House.
Red Shoe Run sees positive changes
The Ronald McDonald House’s Red Shoe Run that Homewood has loved for years is getting a face-lift this year, as the event celebrates 15 years of bringing people together. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
10:47 AM
Courtesy of Max Rykov
'Romantically Challenged' at Saturn Feb. 14 offers Valentine's fun, laughs
Max Rykov will co-host the event, a mashup of TV's 'Singled Out' and 'The Newlywed Game.' Read more
Feb 5, 2019
10:54 AM
Photo courtesy of Mercedes Marathon.
18th annual Mercedes-Benz Marathon relocates races to Parkside area
The weekend raises money for The Bell Center in Homewood, which helps children at risk for developmental delay. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
11:07 AM
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Chinese New Year Festival brings culture to Boutwell
The event will feature a variety of live entertainment, including opera, acrobats, drummers, magicians and folk music. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
11:00 AM
Photo courtesy of Alabama Symphony Orchestra
ASO to present 2 modernist masterpieces
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present two powerful 20th-century masterpieces in one special concert. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
12:26 PM
Photo courtesy of Chris Ivey
Goulash Comedy series continues at Good People
The first Friday of every month on the patio at Good People Brewing Company downtown is Funny Free Friday. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
12:23 PM
Photo courtesy of Padraic Major.
Birmingham Bowl returns to Legion Field, brings media spotlight to city
Legion Field will host the 13th annual Birmingham Bowl college football game at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 22. Read more
Nov 26, 2018
9:11 AM
Historic antebellum home to host annual Christmas open house
Arlington will host its annual Christmas open house Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9. Read more
Nov 14, 2018
12:29 PM
Code Co-op offers free learning sessions at Innovation Depot
Everyone is invited to come out and get resources and talk about technology. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
11:36 AM
Photos by Kamp Fender.
Ursula Smith choreographs inaugural ‘Brown Sugar Nutcracker’ performance
On Saturday, Dec. 1, the “Brown Sugar Nutcracker” will make its inaugural debut. Read more
Nov 14, 2018
12:25 PM
Photo courtesy mruns.com
Magic City Half Marathon & 5K to have ‘flatter, faster’ course this year
The event, which starts and finishes at Regions Field, returns to downtown Nov. 18. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
11:33 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Birmingham to show its patriotism at National Veterans Day Parade
The National Veterans Day Parade returns on Nov. 12. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
11:23 AM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Dia de los Muertos returns Nov. 2 to Pepper Place
Dia de los Muertos No.16 will take place at Pepper Place on Nov. 2. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
11:41 AM
Five Points South Home Tour & Fall Festival to be held Oct. 28
This inaugural event will feature a home tour in the Anderson Place Historic District. Read more
Oct 26, 2018
2:31 PM
Local designers to participate in Magic City Fashion Week
Magic City Fashion Week will kick off its second season with a trio of new designers set to present during the Splashiversary Emerging Designer Competition on Oct. 26. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
2:11 PM
Staff photo
16th annual Breakin’ Bread returns to roots at Pepper Place
Breakin’ Bread is partnering with Buffalo Rock Makers’ Market. Read more
Sep 19, 2018
1:01 PM
