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ShamRock, Sloss Furnaces

Posted on March 10, 2008 | Comments Off on ShamRock, Sloss Furnaces

Sloss Furnaces is getting turned into a festive Irish venue on Saturday as they attempt to have the ultimate St. Patty’s Throwdown! ShamRock promises 10 bands for $10 = a low dough, family friendly event (though you’ve still got to be 21+ to drink).

Included in the admission price is Taste o’ Ireland for food lovers, various Feats o’ Strength and Big Glove Boxing for patrons to display their prowess and Beer Pong for those who enjoy a good game!

We’ve got the schedule (with links to all of the band’s websites/MySpace profiles) up over on Timetable.

Cost: $10

Location:
Sloss Furnaces (visit the Fright Furnace site for more information)
20 32nd Street North (directions)

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10th Anniversary Open House Celebration, Jessie’s Place

Posted on March 9, 2008 | Comments Off on 10th Anniversary Open House Celebration, Jessie’s Place

Jessie’s Place, The Jimmie Hale Mission’s intermediate shelter for women and children, will be celebrating 10 years of faithful service with an open house celebration. This drop-in event is open to the public and does not cost anything to attend. Click on the link to read more about the important work the shelter is doing in our community.

Cost: Free

Location:
Jessie’s Place
2305 5th Avenue North (directions)

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ONB Magic City Art Connection, Linn Park

Posted on March 8, 2008 | Comments Off on ONB Magic City Art Connection, Linn Park

The ONB Magic City Art Connection (MCAC) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This free, outdoor art exhibition festival will take place in Linn Park in downtown Birmingham.

Recognized as one of the 12 best art shows in the country, MCAC features artists from all over the country exhibiting and selling their work. A special element to the event is the Imagination Festival for Kids, featuring over 30 interactive art workshops for children. Regular attendees will also be looking forward to the annual Corks and Chefs tasting event. We’ll add additional information about it as it becomes available.

Cost: Free

Location:
Linn Park, downtown Birmingham

Check out Charles Buchanan’s In Love With column about the Connection.

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1040 Fest, 24th Street and 3rd Avenue North

Posted on March 8, 2008 | Comments Off on 1040 Fest, 24th Street and 3rd Avenue North

The IRS tax deadline is approaching, and that means it’s time for 1040 Fest.

The event is an annual music festival sponsored by Birmingham’s Central City Neighborhood Association & held across the street from the city’s downtown post office each year on tax day.

The residents and their event partners take advantage of the branch’s extended hours (due to the many late filers) and the media coverage that follows because of it to show off just how great the downtown area is to be in.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, food and drink… and their tax returns if they haven’t filed them yet Smile

Cost: Free

Location:
Intersection of 24th Street and 3rd Avenue North

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28th Anniversary celebration, Jim Reed Books

Posted on March 8, 2008 | Comments Off on 28th Anniversary celebration, Jim Reed Books

We’re not the only ones celebrating an anniversary on March 14.

Jim Reed Books has known a few locations around Birmingham but still serves as its unofficial Museum of Fond Memories. Definitely consisting of much more than books, it has become an institution for many in The Magic City.

Stop on by throughout the day to say hello (and thanks) to Jim, browse the stacks and trigger your own memories while finding out just how entertaining it can be!

Cost: Free

Location:
Jim Reed Books
2021 3rd Avenue North (directions)

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Random Shots: Where’s the Crawfish Boil going to be?

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

Crayfish

Bob Farley/f8photo 

Since work is beginning on the Railroad Reservation Park, the 2008 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil is being moved next to the BJCC at Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. between 22nd and 24th Streets North.

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We’ve teased about this party long enough

Posted on March 3, 2008 | Leave a comment

For those that can’t see the following image in the feed, come on over, click it, and learn more about what we’re hoping to have happen on March 14.

400px The Terminal 1st anniversarty party ad

We look forward to seeing you there.

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