Category Archives: Birmingham

Jazz Jam Fest, Carver Theatre

Posted on November 20, 2007 | Comments Off on Jazz Jam Fest, Carver Theatre

The Birmingham Jazz String Quartet (led by Jerome Chapman) will grace the stage of the historic Carver Theatre on November 26, giving you a great way to wind down after a busy holiday weekend. Attendees will have the chance to perform with the ensemble after the first hour. According to the Carver Theatre/Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame website describes the group using the following words:

The Birmingham Jazz String Quartet is a group of local musicians dedicated to the performance and preservation of string jazz.  Influences include Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and the Hot Club of Paris Quintette and others.  The band plays in the style known as Gypsy Jazz.  The Quartet includes Allen Bartow,Bethany Borg,Abraham Becker,and Jerome Chapmanput.

Cost: $5

Location:
Carver Theatre
1631 4th Avenue North (directions)

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Christmas Pops at the Alabama, Alabama Theatre

Posted on November 20, 2007 | Comments Off on Christmas Pops at the Alabama, Alabama Theatre

Sherri Jackson from CBS 42 will host the fifth annual event featuring the Shades Mountain Baptist Church Celebration Orchestra performing on stage at the Alabama Theatre.

Shad Simpson will also be performing with members of the Birmingham Dance Theater Company. The pre-concert will feature a mighty Wurlitzer performance .

Those attending the event are encouraged to bring a gently used or new book or “a buck” to benefit the Children’s Literacy Guild efforts to eradicate the problem of childhood illiteracy in Alabama.

For more information please contact the church at 205.822.1670 or visit the event’s website.

Cost: $10

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

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The First 100: 23 in 23 begins Monday

Posted on November 20, 2007 | 2 comments

23 in 23 logoMayor Langford announced the plans for one of his Citizens First Initiatives during this morning’s City Council meeting. The effort begins next Monday morning in the Five Points West community.

According to the handouts distributed during the mayor’s PowerPoint presentation, the city’s 23 communities have each been assigned a day during which three “waves” will come through and handle all areas of cleaning up debris and trash. Mayor Langford stated that the program would not be a one-time effort; the process will begin anew each month, providing continued, organized maintenance to the city’s 99 neighborhoods. He also stated that dilapidated cars would be identified and removed during the monthly sweeps.

Other announcements made during the mayor’s first report to the council after the jump: Continue reading →

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A look back: November 20

Posted on November 20, 2007 | Comments Off on A look back: November 20

We figured instead of posting about the Iron Bowl games that took place on this date in Birmingham history, we’d just have you visit the date page and see for yourself.

Courtesy: Bhamwiki.com logo

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The First 100: Langford’s proposal

Posted on November 19, 2007 | 3 comments

Yeah, the Birmingham News has the proposal posted already. But if you click on our copy, you’ll actually be able to read the text on the document without straining. Consider it an added bonus for our readers. If you can read it as is… we’re really jealous Smile

NOTE: You will have to click on the image to enlarge the view based on your browser even after you’ve gone to the new page.

The Birmingham Economic and Community Revitalization Ordinance

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31st Annual Montclair Run, Levite Jewish Community Center (UPDATED)

Posted on November 19, 2007 | Comments Off on 31st Annual Montclair Run, Levite Jewish Community Center (UPDATED)
UPDATE: 11.26.2007, 10:24 a.m.; Race results are now available.
Looking for a way to work off some pre-turkey calories? The Levite Jewish Community Center is hosting its 31st Annual Montclair Run Thanksgiving day. The 10,000 Meter run starts at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Family Fun event at 9:45. You can register in person at the LJCC or wait until race day prior to the start of the event.
Cost: $30/Family Fun Event $10 (per person)
Location:
Levite Jewish Community Center
3960 Montclair Road (directions)

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Embellishments holiday concert, Birmingham Museum of Art

Posted on November 19, 2007 | Comments Off on Embellishments holiday concert, Birmingham Museum of Art

Need ideas on how to RING in the holidays? Start with a holiday concert that really does. Organized in October 2001, Embellishments is a civic handbell ensemble based in Birmingham. This group consists of 16 auditioned musicians, directed by Phyllis Kirk. Embellishments plays six+ octaves of Schulmerich Bells, seven octaves of Malmark Chimes, two octaves of Petit and Fritsen bells, and various other instruments. I have no idea what that means, but it sounds impressive. The museum is located at 2000 Eighth Ave. North downtown.

Cost: Free

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