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Photo courtesy of Birmingham Pedal Tours.
Birmingham Pedal Tours amps up in city
After watching the party tours grow over the last year, he said they’re excited to be able to offer even more for travelers and locals: historic tours. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
11:29 AM
Ex-Brave David Justice to speak at ABF dinner
The American Baseball Foundation will host its 18th annual Lead Off Dinner at The Club on Jan. 18. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
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Couple with ‘big plans’ offers sweet treats at Pepper Place pop-up
The store offers such treats as peanut brittle and chocolate truffles. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
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Photo by Jesse Chambers
Apartment complex opens in already booming Lakeview
The Metropolitan, a $40 million upscale apartment complex, opened in Lakeview in early September. Read more
Sep 19, 2018
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Photo by Lexi Coon
iCrawl USA plans all-day brunch party for Sept. 1
On Saturday, Sept. 1, iCrawl USA will bring an all-day brunch party to Lakeview. Read more
Aug 15, 2018
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Alabama Ballet launches fundraising campaign to match challenge grant
The organization announced the grant June 13 and has launched a fundraising campaign to match it. The challenge will match donations from people who haven’t previously contributed to the ballet. Read more
Jul 19, 2018
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Lakeview company installs solar energy system
A family-owned Birmingham firm has launched a sustainability initiative, including the installation of large solar array on the roof of its Second Avenue South facility. Read more
Jun 25, 2018
12:37 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Artist opens Pepper Place studio to be part of ‘thriving’ Birmingham
Potter and art teacher Lana B. Hobbs opened Thrive Clay Studio at Pepper Place in Lakeview on May 1. Read more
May 18, 2018
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UAB Briefs: Evidence Dance, cancer workshop, new scholarship
An acclaimed dance troupe will audition for community dancers at UAB April 14. Read more
Apr 12, 2018
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MAKEbhm founder extends vision to ex-site of Old Car Heaven
Bruce Lanier, the founder of the 1,700-square-foot MAKEbhm, is excited to bring an even bigger modern workplace area to downtown Birmingham this year: M2. Read more
Mar 22, 2018
10:10 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
At Jack Brown’s, regulars and ‘notchers’ are the culture
Jack Brown’s, which has been in Birmingham for a more than four years, is well-known for its cult-like following of the beer list, Chris Brown, joint manager of Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, said. Read more
Jan 17, 2018
12:00 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Seeds Coffee seeks to fill a need with 2nd location
Jeff and Brett Huey, brothers and co-owners of Seeds Coffee in Homewood, are opening a second location in the 29 Seven development on Seventh Avenue South in Lakeview. Read more
Nov 15, 2017
10:59 AM
Alyx Chandler
SPARK@Sloss initiative gets $100K from NEA
The city of Birmingham, the Alabama School of Fine Arts and Sloss Furnaces are partnering together to develop a master plan for arts and culture at the historic Sloss Furnaces National Landmark site. Read more
Oct 19, 2017
11:18 AM
Sydney Cromwell
Cayenne Creative team to participate in Flugtag competition
The team will compete this Saturday in Nashville. Read more
Sep 20, 2017
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Construction continues on new complex
Lakeview continues to grow with new bars, restaurants and residential units. Read more
Sep 20, 2017
11:49 AM
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Lakeview Green hoped to ‘bridge’ between Pepper Place, 7th Avenue
Lakeview Green is to be built by on Fourth Avenue South near 29th Street on the site of the old Davis School. Read more
Aug 16, 2017
2:52 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Paperworkers Local to raise its visibility with 2 August exhibitions
Paperworkers Local is a Birmingham co-operative of about 20 artists that provides workspace for printmakers, showcases Alabama artists and educates the public about prints and other works on paper. Read more
Jul 31, 2017
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Nonprofit academy offers chance to pursue health care careers
Jeremiah’s Hope Academy, a Lakeview nonprofit operated by St. Vincent’s Birmingham, offers affordable training for entry-level health care careers. Read more
Jun 22, 2017
12:53 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Brown’s Bar owners see niche for their relaxed watering hole
When bartender and former UAB soccer player Frankie Brown opened his own watering hole, Brown’s Bar, in Lakeview in March, he and Tiffany Anderson — his fiancée and co-owner — believed they had found their ideal location. Read more
May 18, 2017
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Locked In offers entertainment seekers an unusual ‘escape’ from typical challenges
In the middle of Lakeview, with its bars and restaurants, fun-seekers can find another, more unusual diversion: Locked In, a facility that’s part of a growing entertainment genre called escape games. Read more
Apr 24, 2017
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