Category Archives: Birmingham

Birmingham Noir, downtown

Posted on October 22, 2007 | Comments Off on Birmingham Noir, downtown
I just found this great site, the BLP blog. And that’s how this came to my attention. Jim Baggett, Birmingham Public Library archivist, is leading nighttime walking tours of notorious downtown historic sites just in time for Halloween. Admission is free but reservations are needed. Contact Baggett at 226-3631 or e-mail jbaggett@bham.lib.al.us. Meet in the atrium of the Central (downtown) Library, 2100 Park Place. The tour will last about one hour. Walking can get you thirsty so there’s a break for refreshments at Safari Cup during the tour.
Cost: $0

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Posted in 35203, Birmingham, Entertainment, history, Timetable

So what’s this new section?

Posted on October 22, 2007 | Leave a comment

Welcome to The Rumble

Screenshot of The Rumble.

I was actually surprised when I was stopped several times over the weekend and asked just what this new section I hinted at was going to be. Well, it’s live as of right now and it’s called The Rumble.

There’s a method to the madness here, so you can either go on over and start using it OR you can read on after the jump and get some crazy explanation about why we’re doing it.

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, blogging, The Terminal

It’s Storytime at UAB

Posted on October 22, 2007 | Leave a comment

UAB Stories screenshot

Screenshot of UAB Stories blog.

Get a look (or a listen) behind the scenes at UAB with the new podcast series UAB Stories.

It’s updated each week with a new interview featuring a renowned researcher, physician, professor or basketball coach discussing topics ranging from the psychology of lying to computer forensics to the lessons of old age.

You can subscribe to the podcasts via iTunes (search for “UAB Stories”) or using the links on the UAB Stories blog.

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A look back: October 20 – 22

Posted on October 22, 2007 | Comments Off on A look back: October 20 – 22

October 20:

On this date in 1951, the Alabama Crimson Tide played their first televised game. They lost 27-13 to Tennessee at Legion Field.

October 21:

Three years ago, a tractor trailer wreck at Malfunction Junction set 9,000 gallons of diesel fuel ablaze.

Natalee Holloway was born 21 years ago today.

October 22:

Insurance executive and renowned blind golfer Charley Boswell died 12 years ago today.

Courtesy: Bhamwiki.com logo

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Posted in A look back, Alabama, Birmingham, history

5th annual Art in Avondale Park, Avondale Park

Posted on October 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

This event keeps getting bigger and better. Come to the corner of 41st Street South and 5th Avenue South with the kids for an art-filled day in the park. There will be lots of hands-on activities, pony rides, music and dance, booths full of well-known and emerging artists, and a silent auction featuring work by Larry Langford, Birmingham’s mayor-elect. One of the event’s highlights is the children’s parade at 10:30 a.m. The parade leaves Avondale Elementary and takes a route through Forest Park Village, down 39th Street and into the park. These kids are cute so come cheer them on. The fun continues after 4 when the Avondale Business District opens its doors for an evening Open House Tour featuring food, entertainment, prizes, hayrides and carriage rides. Rain date is October 28. You can find more information and pictures from last year, here.

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Posted in 35212, 35213, 35215, 35222, Art, Birmingham, children, Events, family, Festival, Timetable

Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on October 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

Fans of sitarist Ravi Shankar were disappointed when last season’s show was canceled due to injury. But happily, the show was rescheduled for this season. They do expect a sell out so don’t wait too long to get tickets. A few notes on the show from the Alys Stephens Center: “Virtuoso sitarist, composer, and teacher Ravi Shankar is India’s most esteemed musical ambassador. His daughter Anoushka is the only artist in the world to be trained completely by her father.” The ASC is located on the UAB campus at 1200 10th Ave. South.

Cost: $28-$62, students $10

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Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer at Alys Stephens Center

Posted on October 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

Acclaimed bassist Edgar Meyer, dobro master Jerry Douglas and mandolin virtuoso Sam Bush are all musical icons. Normally, you would have to pay to see each individually but the Alys Stephens Center is saving you time and money by having all three on stage together. Promises to be quite a show. The ASC is located at 1200 10th Ave. South on the campus of UAB.

Cost: $22-$52, students $10

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