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Around Town
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. 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. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:01 PM
Courtesy of Redemptive Cycles
'Jousting' event to raise money for Redemptive Cycles
Redemptive Cycles’ 6th annual Tall Bike Joust is on Oct. 13. more
Oct 8, 2018
9:03 AM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Dia de los Muertos returns Nov. 2 to Pepper Place
The festival will feature a New Orleans-style procession, a memorial roll call, music from Tex-Mex band The Iguanas and other activities. more
Oct 17, 2018
11:41 AM
Photo courtesy of Ted Patterson, Code Connective
Code Co-op offers free learning sessions at Innovation Depot
People of all walks of life and experience levels are invited to come out for a couple of hours and get resources and talk about technology. more
Oct 17, 2018
11:36 AM
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. 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, a Birmingham tradition since 1947, returns to the streets of downtown at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 12. more
Oct 17, 2018
11:23 AM
Experience ‘sights, sounds and tastes’ at 46th annual Birmingham Greek Festival
The annual Birmingham Greek Festival, in its 46th year, is Thursday, Oct. 4, through Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10:30 a.m to 10 p.m. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:17 PM
Birmingham Oktoberfest brings ‘prost’ to Railroad Park on Oct. 6
Get your steins ready for Birmingham Oktoberfest tomorrow. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:54 PM
Photo courtesy of Fiesta
Fiesta to celebrate local Hispanic culture ‘in full color’ Sept. 29
Fiesta will be held for the 16th year at Linn Park this Saturday. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:09 PM
Courtesy of the American Cancer Society
Locals to participate in Where's the Chair breast cancer fundraiser
Where's the Chair Wednesdays is a new campaign by the American Cancer Society. more
Oct 2, 2018
11:45 AM
Photo courtesy of Stephonia Taylor Mclinn
Sistah Strut comes to Legion Field for 8th year
On Sept. 22, Sistah Strut will raise awareness of breast cancer and donate funds. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:15 PM
St. George Middle Eastern Food Festival returns for 37th year
The St. George Middle Eastern Food Festival is back again this year. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:32 PM
Photo courtesy REV Birmingham
Deadline nears to enter REV Birmingham's The Big Pitch
Entrepreneurs have until Sept. 15 to enter the business pitch competition. more
Sep 13, 2018
1:02 PM
Photo courtesy of Magic City Classic
Week of festivities to culminate in the 77th annual Magic City Classic
The football squads from Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University will battle in the 77th annual Magic City Classic at Legion Field on Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:50 PM
Photo by Sydney Cromwell
Troupe to perform ‘Warrior Princess’ tale
Performances will be Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:21 PM
Courtesy of Keicia Shanta
Magic City Fashion Week accepting applications for designers, bloggers, vendors
Applications for Season II of Magic City Fashion Week are now open. more
Aug 2, 2018
9:24 AM
Photos courtesy UAB
UAB Briefs: Art show, School of Dentistry makes Top 25, new buildings
Edge of Chaos on campus is hosting the Helen Keller Art Show through Aug. 31. more
Aug 16, 2018
2:58 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Birmingham City Council approves funds for new homes
The city will pay up to $487,000 to build as many as six homes. more
Aug 21, 2018
2:08 PM
Photo courtesy of Hand in Paw
Hand in Paw to host unique Picasso Pets fundraiser at The Harbert Center
Hand in Paw will host its annual Picasso Pets fundraiser at The Harbert Center Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. more
Jul 18, 2018
2:34 PM
