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Photo by Alyx Chandler
Naked Art celebrates 20th anniversary with one-of-a-kind exhibit on Sept. 21
The opening reception will be Sept. 21, 5-8 p.m., in sync with Third Friday and Tour de Loo. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:43 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Consignment clothier gears up for costume ‘season’
This May, Zoe’s in Forest Park celebrated 20 years of business, and each year, interest for the shop peaks during the month of October for Halloween. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:54 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Meditation center offers immense experience at monthly retreat
Birmingham residents can explore meditation at Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, which offers a weekly schedule of classes, special programing and one-hour meditation sessions. more
Jul 19, 2018
9:57 AM
Photo courtesy of Patrick Coryell.
Author wins award to publish 1st short story collection
“Every Mask I Tried On,” Stefanescu’s prize-winning collection of short stories published through Brighthorse Books, was released in bookstores throughout the U.S. on May 1. more
May 18, 2018
11:48 AM
Photo courtesy of Emma Knapp.
Naked Art to celebrate Valentine’s, raise money for local causes
The gallery will present “Microlove,” an annual Valentine-themed show featuring miniature art and handmade gifts and jewelry by 50 artists, from Feb. 2-24. more
Jan 17, 2018
12:03 PM
Photo courtesy of Marco Morosini.
Silvertron Cafe gets ready for new year of drag brunch
On the last Saturday morning of every month, Silvertron in Forest Park spices up usual its weekend brunch plans. more
Dec 20, 2017
11:11 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
New garden, gift shop owners want customers to feel at home
When Mark Thompson and Jay Draper opened their garden and gift shop in Forest Park in November, they knew the customer atmosphere they wished to create. more
Nov 15, 2017
10:46 AM
Clairmont Avenue, 41st Street awarded streetscape grants
The Forest Park and South Avondale neighborhoods have been awarded a streetscape grant that will pay for much-needed improvements on Clairmont Avenue in Forest Park Village and the 41st Street South commercial corridor in Avondale. more
Nov 22, 2016
1:27 PM
Photo courtesy of Mazy Holiday.
Local inventor considers herself an artist at heart
Mazy Holiday, a Forest Park resident and successful designer of innovative, sustainable consumer products, also has a background in sculpture. more
Nov 22, 2016
1:22 PM
Civic fundraiser Tom Cosby named Vulcans Awards’ ‘Game Changer’
It’s likely Birmingham has no bigger fan than Tom Cosby, longtime civic booster and fundraiser. more
Oct 27, 2016
12:46 PM
Rendering courtesy of Boehm Realty.
Development planned between Silvertron Cafe, Naked Art Gallery
For Matt Boehm, his family’s upcoming Forest Park Place development represents both a “return to form and a break in model.” more
Sep 1, 2016
9:31 AM
Photo courtesy of Marco Morosini.
Movies at Avondale Park returns
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy seven different films this summer as Movies at Avondale Park returns. more
May 24, 2016
1:41 PM
