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UPDATE: Parliament House Hotel imploded this morning

Posted on February 17, 2008 | 5 comments

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At about 7:15 a.m. this morning, the Parliament House Hotel was imploded on Birmingham’s Southside.

We’ll have images up from the event as soon as they become available.

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This Will Go On Your Permanent Record release party w/The2ndHand No. 27, The Bottletree

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Comments Off on This Will Go On Your Permanent Record release party w/The2ndHand No. 27, The Bottletree

So you’ve got to check out this release party and reading for THE2NDHAND contributor Susannah Felts‘ first novel, This Will Go Down on Your Permanent Record, a sort of coming-of-age of the artist, a story of the commitment of youth, given freedom.

There will be readings by Felts, Birmingham poet Chris Lawson, and the trio of THE2NDHAND editor Todd Dills, contributor Nadria Tucker (winner of our 2007 Art Walk competition) and poet Emily Self as Pitchfork Battalion. Music by Through the Sparks‘ Jody Nelson.

Cost: Free

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

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Street closings for Sunday’s Parliament House Hotel implosion

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Leave a comment

We have just learned what streets will be closed in advance of tomorrow’s scheduled implosion of the Parliament House Hotel.

Birmingham Police Department will be closing the following streets at approximately 5 a.m. Sunday morning.

20th Street South from 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue South;

4th Avenue South from 19th Street to 21st Street South;

5th Avenue South from 19th Street to 21st Street South.

The implosion will not take place if there is severe wind or heavy rain. It’s scheduled to happen at 7 a.m. Weather forecast models suggest that the event will be finished in advance of severe weather currently expected to reach town by lunchtime tomorrow.

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Birmingham Urban League’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, The Harbert Center

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Comments Off on Birmingham Urban League’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, The Harbert Center

The Birmingham Urban League is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exciting event called Journey Through the Decades. The evening will feature Top 40 music from past the four decades from party band Total Assets and special dance performances from local performers. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served throughout the evening.

The evening will kick off with an awards ceremony honoring various corporate, nonprofit, faith based, government and municipal organizations that have made an impact on the community and helped the Urban League further its mission of assisting all racial and ethnic groups, in achieving social and economic equality.

Cost: $80 (they are offering a $40 discounted ticket for young professionals – if they use the code “YP”.)

Location:
The Harbert Center
2019 4th Avenue North (directions)

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ArtBlink, Kirklin Clinic

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Comments Off on ArtBlink, Kirklin Clinic

Eleven of Alabama’s most well-known artist, including Nall and Lonnie Holley, will come together for one night to help fund research at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Each artist will have 90 minutes to finish an original work, which will be auctioned off to benefit cancer research and patient care. ArtBlink includes cocktail dinning and live jazz.

Artists in attendance:
Nall, Vicki Denaburg, Randy Gachet, Carolyn Goldsmith, Karen Graffeo, Darius Hill, Lonnie Holley, Fran Nagy, Amy Pleasant, Ricky Trione and Paul Ware

Cost: $150/person and reservations are required. For information call (205) 934-0034.

Location:
The Kirklin Clinic
2000 6th Avenue South (directions)

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Green Tie Affair, Flower Stems

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Comments Off on Green Tie Affair, Flower Stems

Come on out and support the Alabama Environmental Council during their annual fund raiser event while checking out one of the more unique event spaces in town. They’re partnering with our local Slow Food movement and promise great music along with silent and live auctions.

For more information, contact the AEC at 205.322.3126.

Cost: $50

Location:
Flower Stems
213 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South (directions)

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23rd Annual ONB St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Birmingham

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Comments Off on 23rd Annual ONB St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Birmingham

This year’s edition, as always, will travel from Five Points South and make its way to Linn Park along the Birmingham Green. It may also be a little more sci-fi than normal, since Omegacon, one of the largest sci-fi conventions in the southeast, will be in town and will march in the parade!

An unbelievable cast of sci-fi, horror and fantasy costumers will join in this year’s parade. From wookies to warlocks and Star Troopers to star ships, this will be one impressive cast of characters. Businesses and organizations that think they’d like to join the already impressive list of Birmingham area participants taking part in this year’s parade, please do.

For more information or to confirm your participation, call parade coordinator Linda Watts at 328-3595, ext. 106.

Cost: FREE

Location:
Birmingham Green (2oth Street) from Five Points South to Linn Park (Park Place)

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