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UPDATE: Good viewing for city council’s possible online debut

Posted on March 4, 2008 | 8 comments

UPDATE #2: This week’s meeting is now streaming live on the city’s website – and as of 12:39 p.m. they were currently hearing public comments about the Glen Iris item.

UPDATE #1: A quick check of the city’s website now lets us know that meetings will begin streaming next week Tuesday, March 11. Today’s meeting appears as though it will be available in the archives later today though.

As we first shared with you in December, the City of Birmingham’s new website would allow them to do some new things – including giving residents the opportunity to watch live streams of city council meetings from the comfort of their computer monitors. The Birmingham Business Journal reported yesterday that today would be the first time that this feature will be used. A current check of the site though shows only last week’s meeting available in the archives. It will definitely be a good day to watch online if it is in fact available (though it is not currently available as of the posting of this item).

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Random Shots: Where’s the Crawfish Boil going to be?

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

Crayfish

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Since work is beginning on the Railroad Reservation Park, the 2008 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil is being moved next to the BJCC at Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. between 22nd and 24th Streets North.

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Eternal Flame is “out of order” again

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

A photo of the Eternal Flame of Freedom after it has been dismantled for repair work.

Andre Natta/The Terminal

The Eternal Flame of Freedom has once again gone dark in Birmingham’s Linn Park – but with good reason. The monument, relit last month, had a gas leak according to a response received via email earlier today from the mayor’s office.

April Odom, the mayor’s director of communications, said in response to our email that “the city is working with Alagasco to repair the damaged part although the maintenance of the statue is the responsibility of the Jefferson County Commission.”

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Rep. Davis holds crime forum tonight

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

U.S. Congressman Artur Davis will be hosting the Save Our Streets Crime Prevention Forum tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Birmingham City Council Chambers.

The forum comes as a result of recently released FBI crime statistics indicating Birmingham ranked 8th in the nation in homicides and 18th in violent crime. Congressman Davis hopes that the forum will allow for the exchange of information and best practices about how to begin taking back our communities.

Panelists will include:

  • Chief A.C. Roper, Birmingham Police Department
  • Kenneth Kaiser, Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Fred Grebauer, New York City Mayor’s Office
  • Lt. Col. James Whalen, Cincinnati Police Department
  • Rachel Laser, Third Way

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Critical Mass rolls through Birmingham tonight

Posted on February 29, 2008 | 2 comments

Critical Mass in New York City - Seth W./Flickr

Critical Mass March 2007 (New York City). Seth W./Flickr 

The grassroots movement known as Critical Mass will attempt to make its presence known in Birmingham this evening at 6 p.m. Their inaugural ride will begin at Linn Park downtown. These rides, which take place monthly throughout the country (and the world) are geared to remind drivers that cyclists should be allowed to share the road and that they’re here.

The cyclists follow all of the rules of the road, emphasizing bicycle safety and a sustainable method of transportation. There’s no real leader or plan to the route – it just seems to happen (and it’s been happening now for more than 15 years). As you can see, the longer it goes, the more people get involved – like the scene from NYC up above.

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Come Out and Play Game Shows, Java and Jams

Posted on February 25, 2008 | Comments Off on Come Out and Play Game Shows, Java and Jams

Come on down! Downtown that is to the 2nd Game Show Night Thursday at Java & Jams. It’s exactly how it sounds — an evening of playing live versions of old-school game shows where everyone’s a contestant. Java & Jams is located at 321 20th St. North. Get more information and a description of the games at the Come Out and Play Game Shows website.

Cost: Free, with somewhat valuable prizes. If you don’t go, you’ll never know who you might meet . . . and beat!

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Rotaract Club of Birmingham’s “Leading a Legacy” Gala, Alabama Theatre

Posted on February 25, 2008 | Comments Off on Rotaract Club of Birmingham’s “Leading a Legacy” Gala, Alabama Theatre

The Gala is a fund raiser for the Rotaract Club of Birmingham‘s signature service project Ready 2 Read. You are invited to help them place libraries in every 2nd grade classroom in the Birmingham City school system by dancing the night away on the stage of the historic Alabama Theatre.

The evening will feature performances from The Previews of Red Mountain Theatre, surprise guests, an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of a sensational 19-piece big band. The Gala is black-tie optional for men and cocktail attire for ladies.

Cost: $40 per person; $75 per couple (after March 1, tickets increase to $50/person and $95/couple).

Location:
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Avenue North (directions)

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