7th Ave. Sunset.  briantmurphy/Flickr
The folks at Performa Entertainment Real Estate have decided on a name for the new entertainment district - The Forge. If you’re wondering why they chose it, check out the press release announcing it from earlier today.
Just when we were starting to know him, “family needs in Chicago” is taking Alabama Symphony [...]

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Birmingham city councilors gave Mayor Larry Langford a collective nod to move forward on a multi-million dollar plan to overhaul Fair Park, and potentially jump start redevelopment in the oft-neglected west side of town.
The seven councilors present at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting questioned how the city could shift [...]

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[ February 11, 2008; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Are you facing foreclosure or struggling to make your mortgage payment due to an adjustable rate mortgage? Join Congressman Artur Davis and a panel of lending experts for a valuable discussion on homeownership — including information on how to purchase a new home or keep the one you have. Attendees will hear about [...]

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It’s been several years (1992 actually) since Birmingham residents were able to watch one of their own, a young woman named Julie, be one of the first members of a movement that has forever changed the way that we look at television, and reality television in particular. I remember being in town years later on [...]

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Birmingham mayor Larry Langford. Bob Farley/f8photo
If you’re counting actual calendar days, it’s day 80 of the Langford era in Birmingham, Alabama. Some would call it a little whirlwind-like, especially after Tuesday’s $90 million proposal announced for the Alabama State Fairgrounds on the city’s west side. We’re curious about what you think about how it’s going [...]

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Perhaps a little less than a shoestring depending on how you view the world. Sam’s current suggestions for weekend musical satisfaction is up, courtesy of r3vrb.
Meanwhile, Terri’s In Love With spending as little as possible while still living the high life. Sounds like a great reason to file this post.
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[ February 1, 2008; 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The Birmingham Track Club has decided to try something a little different this year. Their First Friday events (not to be confused with the popular urban networking event series held across the country) will be an opportunity for current and long-time members to mingle while allowing for those interested in joining the group to see [...]

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