Category Archives: Events

“Beat the Heat” and visit the BCRI this weekend

Taking advantage of the recent heatwave that has captured the attention (and air conditioners) of Birmingham and the state of Alabama, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) is joining forces with the Coca Cola Bottling Company to open the doors of the interantionally recognized (and newest Smithsonian affiliate) to the public free of charge this Saturday & Sunday (8.18 & 8.19).

Visitors to the facility will receive a free bottle of water as they enter. Check out BCRI’s website for more information.

The Terminal Lanch Party/Happy Hour for a Cause 2, The Bottletree

Yeah, we’re finally having a launch party. We know it’s about time; we also know that you don’t want to miss it. We’ll be celebrating six months as the newest hub for information in Birmingham while raising monies and awareness for two worthy causes at The Bottletree.

What more do you need?

Click here for frequently updated information about the event.

Breaking News: Water main break delays ASC Social Club event

Apparently this morning’s huge water main break at UAB is causing issues for the Alys Stephens Center. They don’t have water, meaning no bathrooms or air conditioning. As a result they’ve rescheduled tonight’s ASC Social Club Goes Bollywood event for Wednesday, August 29th from 6 to 8 p.m.

So if you’re not planning to join us for our launch party/fundraiser that evening, please consider heading over to the ASC for bellydancers, great food, Bollywood movies, cold drinks, and fun people – plus water, bathrooms, and air conditioning!

From the Stationmaster: Stay cool, surf the site, come out August 29th!

We’re trying to get ready for this launch party and we’re hoping that we can get more information out as it becomes available.

In the meantime we’re also going to start sending out bulletins on Thursdays and Fridays via MySpace and Facebook.

Despite the other posts that are up this week on both the front page and Timetable, we want to make you aware of one page in particular:

http://bhamterminal.com/launch/

Take a look, RSVP however you can, and pass this link on to others. Also let them know that we’re going to have a little meeting on Saturday morning for those that are interested in helping us out as we really get going. It’ll start at 10:30 a.m. at Java n’ Jams (near the corner of 20th Street & 4th Avenue North). If you come out, bring along a couple of story ideas with you as well.

Check out Timetable later on this afternoon for a post about the upcoming Hand in Paw event (or just check out the calendar entry).

Oh yeah, send us your story ideas & tips and submit your pics to (and join) The Terminal Flickr Group when you get a chance.

Thanks for getting on board so early.

“Get Downtown” event postponed

With temperatures predicted to reach above 100 for Thursday, extending the heat wave that The Magic City and the surrounding region is suffering from, ONB has chosen to postpone this Thursday’s installment of Get Downtown event. There has been no make up date announced for the August 16 block party, though it is hopeful that it will be announced soon. You can always check the website to stay up to date on any changes or announcements.

Don’t forget about the Kickball charity game tonight!

There seems to be a love affair across the country with kickball and Birmingham is no exception. There are teams that play downtown, folks trying to organize leagues and then there are the folks that started doing this just for the fun of it in Avondale Park.

Well, that crew is playing their second major charity game of the year this evening as the Kickball Allstars, facing the crew from Rojo in Highland Park. The match starts at 7 p.m. at Avondale Park. Continue reading

Cocktails in the Gardens, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

This collaboration between Royal Automotive and the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens serves as a way to introduce the Gardens to area young  through this new series of events.The events will take place from August through October , each with a specific theme.

Keep an eye out as we update this entry with a story about the new series.

Cost: Free to museum members, $5 for non-members at the gate.

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