Category Archives: 35203

First run film coming to McWane Center

Posted on May 24, 2007 | Leave a comment

While our Timetable section is not quite out of alpha testing, we felt that we had to link to a post shared with us earlier today about the first run release of a summer film in July.

Go on over and check it out!

NOTE: We apologize in advance if you have problems navigating the site at this time. We’re working to fix those problems over there as soon as possible.

Permit for former News bldg site to be approved

Posted on May 24, 2007 | 4 comments

According to sources familiar with the situation, The Birmingham News may receive a construction permit that would allow for the demolition of its 1917 structure and its replacement with a parking lot as early as this afternoon.

The construction permit for the new surface parking facility at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and 22nd Street North is all that would be needed to allow for the original structure to be taken down and not a demolition permit as has been previously assumed. Continue reading →

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Posted in 35203, Birmingham, News

House refuses to honor Blackledge

Posted on May 23, 2007 | 3 comments

The Associated Press is reporting that Alabama House of Representatives tabled a resolution yesterday that would have recognized Birmingham News reporter Brett Blackledge for his winning of a Pulitzer Prize earlier this year.

According to the report, several representatives took the opportunity to openly question Blackledge’s stories. Blackledge won the Prize for his reports on corruption within the state’s two-year college system (the series is still ongoing). Continue reading →

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Taste of the Nation, McWane Center

Posted on May 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

NOTE: For those looking for information about the 2008 Taste of the Nation, please click here.

The annual event is a program of Share Our Strength, a national organization which is dedicated to fighting hunger in our world. Last year’s event raised $65,000 for Heifer International, Magic City Harvest and Pathways, with this year’s goal being $85,000.

Tickets are available online at www.birminghamtaste.org until noon the day of the event for $75. They will be $85 at the door. More than 40 of our top restaurants and several of our wine distributors will be providing an opportunity to try their food. Click here to view the list of restaurants. Click here to view what’s happening in other participating cities.

According to their website, since 1988 these events have raised nearly $50 million nationally, supporting more than 450 organizations in their efforts to end hunger and poverty. Go on out and do your part to support this important campaign.

Rt. Hon. Michael Martin, Birmingham International Center

Posted on May 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

The speaker of the British House of Commons is scheduled to speak at the Birmingham International Center on May 31.

According to a report from the Montgomery Advertiser, the Rt. Hon. Michael Martin and his wife, Mary, are meeting with lawmakers in the southeastern United States to build additional relationships.

The center’s mission, according to its website, is to promote mutual understanding between cultures. Their hope is to do their part in creating a more open, accepting Alabama.

A reception honoring Mr. Martin will be held in the center’s atrium, located at 1910 3rd Avenue, North. For more information, contact the center at 205.252.7652 or bifstaff@bellsouth.net.

Why Don’t you Bike to Work Today!

Posted on May 18, 2007 | 3 comments

Today is National Bike to Work Day, part of National Bike Month . It’s great weather to go out for a bike ride today. It may be too late for you to participate this morning, but if you’re reading this, The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham with the support of the Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization , the Birmingham Bicycle Club , GC Cycling , Vulcan Tri and CommuteSmart will be doing just that.

They are planning to lead a convoy through Birmingham’s City Center to tour ongoing, planned, and proposed revitalization and streetscape improvement projects. Continue reading →

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“An Evening on Historic 2nd & 3rd Avenues”, Various locations

Posted on May 12, 2007 | Comments Off

The stores on 2nd & 3rd Avenues North are joining forces inviting people to come and check out what’s going on downtown. Jim Reed Books , Safari Cup Coffee and the newest addition to the downtown retail scene, What’s On Second, invite everyone to come down and explore their stores, check out some comedy courtesy of our local Fresh Ground Comics , and just relax. With the weather we’ve been having recently, what could be better.

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