[ November 18, 2007; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue is an area non-profit that works to save, assess and place Boston Terriers in stable, loving homes as well as providing information on how best to care for these lovable animals for current owners. This event serves as a fundraiser for the organization.

Head on over to Rucker Place and take part [...]

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There are two opportunities this week to take part in a course that will help protect yourself from identity theft. The Birmingham Police Department announced the courses yesterday, with both opportunities, this evening (November 6) and Thursday, November 8, taking place at the department’s police academy (401 6th Avenue South) beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“It is [...]

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[ November 5, 2007; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Tonight’s topic, Music and Your Film– How Soundtracks Can Make or Break a Scene, will feature local composer Annie Brunson sharing her experiences and wisdom on setting the mood to a film. There will also be a couple of reps from Apple telling you about some of their amazing programs that can help you create [...]

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[ October 30, 2007; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] It’s a unique way to get into the Halloween spirit - running the streets of Birmingham with the option to stop for a liquid break at area drinking establishments. That’s the idea behind this run sponsored by the Birmingham Track Club. They’re also encouraging participants to wear costumes, giving people several opportunities to win prizes. [...]

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[ October 31, 2007; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Part of the Steak Verhoeven Film Club’s ongoing series at Rojo in Highland Park, this film helps us all celebrate Halloween in that deeply psychological way that makes all the sense in the world (sort of). Here’s the description of the 1971 film courtesy of the email announcing the event:
A woman released from a mental [...]

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It’s a pretty good deal if you ask me. The folks at Mayfield Ice Cream had spelt spell it out in this blog post on their website (currently cached by Google). They figured that since you can’t throw candy from the floats during the annual Magic City Classic parade, the next best thing would be [...]

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[ October 9, 2007; 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Rojo’s offering anyone who voted for mayor free chips and salsa! The guys from Steak Verhoeven will also be showing The Innocents (1961) starring Deborah Kerr, directed by Jack Clayton, in the side room beginning at 7:30 p.m.

From the email announcing tomorrow’s movie:
In late 19th century England, an inexperienced young woman (Kerr) becomes governess to [...]

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