Category Archives: Birmingham

Muse of Fire Macbeth auditions, WorkPlay

Posted on December 30, 2007 | Comments Off

The folks at Muse of Fire are preparing for their next performance of Shakespeare at Sloss. They are holding auditions for their Spring 2008 production, Macbeth. The full requirements are over on their website, www.shakespeareatsloss.com, (especially important if you plan on auditioning to be either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth) though we can at least tell you to start working on that short Shakespearean monologue that you’re going to perform on January 2.

You can set up another time for an interview by contacting Muse’s Elizabeth Hunter at muse@elizabethofnewyork.com.

Just in case you’re not planning to audition, tickets go on sale in March and the show goes on May 3 &4. Stay tuned.

Location:
WorkPlay
500 23^rd Street South (directions)

More information:
http://web.mac.com/ehunter777/MUSE_OF_FIRE/Auditions.html

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Posted in 35205, Birmingham, Theater, Timetable

The Terminal Staff Meeting, Java and Jams

Posted on December 28, 2007 | Comments Off

So, you want to join this motley crew of writers? Cool, because we’re going to need a lot more folks like you in the coming year to keep this thing going…

We’re looking for anyone that has a true passion and love for Birmingham, Alabama, its metropolitan area and all that it has to offer. Our submissions section (recently edited – check for the changes) offers a little more information about what we’re looking for in each section – and know that we’re not just looking for writers either. Photographers, video folks, people that like to podcast – all are welcome.

Our first “staff” meeting of 2008 will focus largely on trying to get some folks plugged into what they want to write about, so long as it relates to our goal of being a hub for information and conversation in Birmingham. We’ve also got some story ideas for folks that want an assignment. We promise it won’t be too painful

We still can’t pay you yet, and we’re not going to be too picky, though if you could forward us a sample of your writing that would even be better.

So come on out to Java and Jams (321 20th Street North) buy some coffee and let’s figure out where this thing is going this year.

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Posted in 35203, Birmingham, The Terminal, Timetable

So what was on the charts in 1970?

Posted on December 28, 2007 | Leave a comment

The Hits Just Keep on Comin' logo The writer of The Hits Just Keep on Comin’ stumbled across the answer to that question when he intended to write a post about year-end countdowns. Check out this Madison, WI based blog written by a lifer in the radio business to see just what folks were listening to on WSGN on this date in 1970.

If you’re looking for a slightly more recent list of songs, check out this list of lists compiled by Shawn Avery. Just keep going to the next newest one. He found a lot of them.

We’re kind of wondering the answer to the question of what your favorite song of the year is ourselves… granted we’re still waiting for answers to our request for your vote on the biggest social event of 2007…

On a special “Got plans this weekend?”…

Posted on December 28, 2007 | Comments Off

Maybe it’s the lack of events that we know about. Maybe it’s the fact that we’ve all been running around for the past three weeks trying to get to everyone’s holiday party. Maybe it’s because we all can’t move like Nick Saban doing the Cupid Dance…

Christina’s suggestions for plans for this weekend are a little on the simple side. Check ’em out…

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Posted in Birmingham, Quirky, Weekend plans

Blogging in the ‘Ham: Doc’s Political Parlor

Posted on December 26, 2007 | 2 comments

Doc’s Political Parlor screenshot

Screenshot from Doc’s Political Parlor.

It wouldn’t be a series about blogging without focusing on what some would consider a statewide pastime and hobby here in Alabama – politics. One of the largest segments of blogs maintained in Birmingham are political in nature and none seem to garner more attention than Doc’s Political Parlor (& Home of Lawn Mower Repair). Every day the folks over there are a great one-stop source of information either revolving around the state house in Montgomery, local town and city halls and even occasionally a couple of mentions from the national media.

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Posted in Birmingham, blogging, politics

A look back: December 26

Posted on December 26, 2007 | Comments Off

1927:

After screening a movie there the day before, Paramount President Adolph Zukor proclaimed the Alabama Theatre to be “The Showplace of the South.”

1951:

Bull Connor was arrested after being found in a hotel room with his secretary.

Courtesy:

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Posted in A look back, Birmingham, history

Magic City Question: What’s your favorite Christmas song?

Posted on December 24, 2007 | Comments Off

We figured most of you are either home or about to go home on this Christmas Eve…

So as you’re driving down the road (or watching A Christmas Story for the 1,ooo^th time, we were wondering what song on your iPod seemed to put you in the right frame of mind for the holiday season…

Let us know, and Merry Christmas!

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Posted in Birmingham, Holiday 2007, Magic City Question