Category Archives: Birmingham

A look back: November 28

Posted on November 28, 2007 | Comments Off

2006:

The X logo - WRAX-FM

WRAX-FM informed its employees that the station would cease operation.

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Posted in A look back, Alabama, Birmingham, history

Get Rhythm Experience, downtown library

Posted on November 27, 2007 | Comments Off

Straight from a great little blog, here’s a fun event — the Get Rhythm Experience — to be held in the atrium of the Birmingham Public Library’s Central location downtown. And what is the Get Rhythm Experience you ask? It is a collaboration of drummers, percussionists and dancers led by John Scalici. If you’ve ever seen a drum circle around town, you’ve seen John Scalici in action. The group will perform original compositions which blend urban voices and sounds with world-beat influenced rhythms from West Africa, the Middle East and Brazil. It’s part of the BPL@Night series.

Cost: Free

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Posted in 35203, Birmingham, Entertainment, Events, music, Timetable, yp

UPDATED: The First 100: Notes from today’s mayor’s report

Posted on November 27, 2007 | 4 comments

I was so excited about the WiFi access this morning that I did not fill folks in on some of the other important points from this morning’s meeting:

The Screening Room’s business license was revoked during the meeting with a unanimous vote. The only councilor who did not get a chance to vote was William Bell, who was recovering from an unplanned surgery that took place yesterday. According to his council assistant, he was scheduled to be released from the hospital late today.

During the public comment portion of The Screening Room’s hearing, Mayor Langford offered and eventually proceeded to dispatch a tactical unit to the area surrounding the business. ONB President Michael Calvert and officers from our police department referenced an article originally published in Black & White last July as the main reason for the increased focus on the business.

More after the jump:

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my Birmingham: A change in perspective

Posted on November 27, 2007 | Leave a comment

Just a chance to wonder aloud if a change in perspective is in order, especially when you consider the public hearing that’s set to take place this evening at Boutwell. That essay’s over on my Birmingham. You could also take part in today’s Magic City Question with regards to tonight’s meeting…

You know you want to…

The First 100: City Hall’s now WiFi

Posted on November 27, 2007 | 2 comments

This could be a really interesting experience (at least for me and other media). Mayor Langford announced during his comments this morning that portions of City Hall are now public wireless areas. How’s it working? Well, we’re posting this from council chambers right now.

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A look back: November 27

Posted on November 27, 2007 | Comments Off

1951:

The Club was reorganized as a non-profit to avoid bankruptcy.

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Holiday Craft Bazaar, The Bottletree

Posted on November 26, 2007 | Comments Off

The Bottletree does its part to help folks find just what they need for the holidays with its second annual Craft Bazaar. This year’s participants include:

Andrea Paschal, Doug Baulos, Mimi Boston, Chris Lawson, Beverly Corbitt, Elin Glenn, Roger Conville, Sam Cornman, Rachel Gainer, Victoria, Adam Stoves, Merrilee Challiss, Von Love Nelson, Paul Wilm, Belinda Hyatt, Amy McClure, Alison Ward, Paul Ward, The Wonderland UAB Art Guild, Joyce Vance, Rebecca Davis, Chatham Hellmers and more…!!!!!!!

You also get a chance to try out their new menu…

Cost: $0

Location:
The Bottletree
3719 3rd Avenue South (directions)

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Posted in 35222, Alabama, Art, Birmingham, Events, Timetable