Category Archives: Alabama

A look back: October 9

Posted on October 9, 2007 | Comments Off on A look back: October 9

1893:

First National Bank of Birmingham resumed operations after closing briefly during the 1893 depression.

1967:

Artur Davis photo

Congressman Artur Davis was born. Click here to visit his congressional website.

Courtesy: Bhamwiki.com logo

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Mayoral election return party, Steppers and Walkers

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Join the Metro Birmingham ADC as they watch election returns at one of the newest spots in downtown Birmingham. Steppers and Walkers has happy hour specials from 3 – 8 p.m.

Cost: Free to enter

Location:
Steppers and Walkers
2223 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Don’t forget to visit Election ‘07 to help you make your decision if you’re still undecided.

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The Innocents & Mayoral results party, Rojo

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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 a small orphan girl living in a lonely stately home occupied only by the child, a housekeeper and a small complement of servants. Her initial misgivings allayed by the child’s angelic nature, her anxieties are once more aroused when the girl’s brother, equally captivating, is sent home from boarding school for wickedness of some unspecified kind…

Cost: $0

Location:
Rojo
2921 Highland Avenue, South
Birmingham, AL 35205

Don’t forget to visit Election ‘07 to help you make your decision if you’re still undecided.

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Mayoral election return party, Bottletree Cafe

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After you’re finished voting on Election Day, wear your “I Voted” sticker into The Bottletree on October 9; they’ll give you one (1) complimentary beer. It’s their way of thanking you for getting out there and voting. You’ll also be able to watch the results on their big screen throughout the evening.

Cost: $0 to get in and one free beer if you voted

Location:
The Bottletree
3719 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222

Don’t forget to visit Election ‘07 to help you make your decision if you’re still undecided.

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Mayoral election return party, Steel Urban Lounge

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Join the folks from Urbanham.com while waiting for the formal announcement about the winner (or winners) of the general election for Mayor of Birmingham. There will be food and drink specials throughout the evening.

Cost: $0

Location:
Steel Urban Lounge
2300 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Don’t forget to visit Election ’07 to help you make your decision if you’re still undecided.

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Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win

Posted on October 8, 2007 | Leave a comment

Pompeii Preview Gala entry ad

We’re still giving away two (2) tickets to the Junior Patrons Pompeii Preview Gala. Click on the image above or in the sidebar to enter to win. You may enter until 9 p.m. tomorrow evening, October 9.

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City’s 64th homicide in Glen Iris

Posted on October 8, 2007 | 4 comments

Birmingham’s 64th homicide of the year has been confirmed. The story has been developing since early this morning, with most of the major news outlets following it. All of the mainstream media outlets are reporting that the 20-year old UAB student was found this morning in the parking lot adjacent to Glen Iris Elementary School shot to death. Here is the account on the Birmingham News breaking news blog.

The recent surge of crime was the focus of the current issue of Black & White (available on newsstands through the 17th). Claims that our crime numbers are down are true, but the difference between the old numbers and the current numbers can be considered disturbing. It’s also been disturbing to read what some people are saying as a result of this most recent tragedy. (UPDATE: 1:57 a.m.; comments have been removed from the post.) What are your thoughts?

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