Category Archives: 35205

A home away from home moves into a new one

Posted on June 28, 2007 | 2 comments

New rmhca

Our image of the new Ronald McDonald House is not nearly as cool as the image shown at this morning’s ONB Breakfast Briefing. It was taken about two months ago while the building was under construction. Yesterday it began service as the new home of the 5th oldest Ronald McDonald House worldwide (and it opened debt-free). Continue reading →

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Posted in 35205, architecture, Birmingham, News

Artwalk Brewhaha, Starbucks (Five Points South)

Posted on June 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

This Saturday, June 23, Starbucks in Southside will host Birmingham photographer Lane Finch and a special reading by THE2NDHAND.as part of the July ArtWalk Brewhaha.

Join them upstairs in the Five Points South Starbucks at 7 p.m. for an art-filled evening.

Finch’s photography emphasizes the details and vibrant color of nature, featuring subjects from around the world. The special reading will feature Brad Vice, author of "The Bear Bryant Funeral Train,” Birmingham-based poet Jim Murphy, and Birmingham-based fiction writer and THE2NDHAND editor Todd Dills.

Do Dah Day 2007 photos

Posted on May 20, 2007 | 4 comments

Take a moment to check out these photos of Do Dah Day 2007 taken by Bob Farley.

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To view more, visit Bob’s gallery.

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Posted in 35205, Birmingham, Events

Map of Do Dah Day area

Posted on May 19, 2007 | Leave a comment

It may not be the best map available, but we figured since many people were looking to figure out just exactly where Rhodes and Caldwell Parks were it would make sense to provide you a map showing them… and the starting point of today’s parade.

Location map

Have fun and check back later on!

NOTE: See our entry in the calendar to link to their official site.

UPDATE: Click here to view photos from the event.

Don’t forget about Do Dah Eve!

Posted on May 18, 2007 | 2 comments

Do Dah Day poster - thumbnail With everyone getting ready for Do Dah Day tomorrow morning, we can’t forget about Do Dah Eve tonight (Friday) at Nana Funks in the city’s Lakeview district! Festivities will begin at 5:01 p.m.

The evening will culminate with the crowning of the 2007 Do Dah Day King & Queen at 10:01 p.m. Continue reading →

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Posted in 35205, Birmingham, Events, music

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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Posted in 35203, 35205, Birmingham, Events, News

Do Dah Day @ Caldwell & Rhodes Parks

Posted on May 11, 2007 | Leave a comment

Looking for Do Dah Day 2008 information? Click here.

Do Dah Day celebrates 28 years of fun and good causes on May 19. The annual festival, which has raised more than $536,000 since 1992 for Jefferson County animal shelters is one of the city’s most cherished springtime events. Festivities include the annual parade (it starts at 11:01 a.m.) as well as music and fun in Caldwell & Rhodes Parks in Birmingham’s Highland Park neighborhood. They can always use more volunteers for the event as well. Don’t forget about the crowning of the Do Dah Day king and queen on the 18th at Do Dah Eve!

Map showing location of parks in relation to start of parade – Google Maps