Category Archives: Timetable

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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Come Out and Play Game Shows, Java and Jams

Posted on February 25, 2008 | Comments Off on Come Out and Play Game Shows, Java and Jams

Come on down! Downtown that is to the 2nd Game Show Night Thursday at Java & Jams. It’s exactly how it sounds — an evening of playing live versions of old-school game shows where everyone’s a contestant. Java & Jams is located at 321 20th St. North. Get more information and a description of the games at the Come Out and Play Game Shows website.

Cost: Free, with somewhat valuable prizes. If you don’t go, you’ll never know who you might meet . . . and beat!

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Rotaract Club of Birmingham’s “Leading a Legacy” Gala, Alabama Theatre

Posted on February 25, 2008 | Comments Off on Rotaract Club of Birmingham’s “Leading a Legacy” Gala, Alabama Theatre

The Gala is a fund raiser for the Rotaract Club of Birmingham‘s signature service project Ready 2 Read. You are invited to help them place libraries in every 2nd grade classroom in the Birmingham City school system by dancing the night away on the stage of the historic Alabama Theatre.

The evening will feature performances from The Previews of Red Mountain Theatre, surprise guests, an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of a sensational 19-piece big band. The Gala is black-tie optional for men and cocktail attire for ladies.

Cost: $40 per person; $75 per couple (after March 1, tickets increase to $50/person and $95/couple).

Location:
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Avenue North (directions)

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13th Annual Rickwood Classic, Rickwood Field

Posted on February 20, 2008 | Comments Off on 13th Annual Rickwood Classic, Rickwood Field

Your Birmingham Barons will don replicas of their 1951-52 uniforms (from their time as a Red Sox affiliate) as they take on the Jacksonville Suns at America’s oldest ballpark for a “businessman’s special.”

They have a chance to run their winning streak in the annual retro game to three in a row while honoring former Baron and 17-year major leaguer Jimmy Piersall. The first 1,500 fans that get in will receive a vintage portrait of Piersall from the ’52 season.

If you want to know more about just what that retro uniform will look like (among other things), click here to view the release courtesy of the Barons (hint, you may also want to check out the team’s new website, just saying).

Cost: We’ll update with a link once single game tickets are available.

Location:
Rickwood Field
1137 2nd Avenue West (directions)

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Call of Duty 4 Tournament, Playover Games and Movies

Posted on February 20, 2008 | Comments Off on Call of Duty 4 Tournament, Playover Games and Movies

Playover Games and Movies in downtown Ensley wants to find the best Call of Duty 4 player out there. It may be YOU! Your entry fee will provide food as well as help fund the 1st place prize of $200 and 2nd place prize of $50. If you think you have what it takes to be crowned the Call of Duty 4 champion, then they want you to come on over and show the rest of the world what you’re made of.

For more information and to make reservations, call 205. 419.0891.

Cost: $20 entry fee

Location:
Playover Games & Movies
1824 Avenue E Ensley (directions)

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Jazz Jam Fest featuring Cleve Eaton, Carver Theatre

Posted on February 19, 2008 | Comments Off on Jazz Jam Fest featuring Cleve Eaton, Carver Theatre

Jazz JamFest features special jazz performers each fourth Sunday of the month at the historic Carver Theatre. The stage becomes yours as you lead your own jam session with the band.

This month’s special guest is Cleve Eaton, a recognized name in the jazz world, as a producer, composer and arranger. Eaton is known for his incredible performances with the Ike Cole Trio, Donald Byrd-Pepper Adams Quintet, the Larry Novak Trio, and over thirty recordings in his ten years with the Ramsey Lewis Trio, which included four gold singles, including Hang on Sloopy and Wade in the Water. Eaton’s numerous honors include his induction into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame (this February), the Playboy Jazz Poll, Canada’s Cultural Enhancement Award and the Achievement Award at the Count Basie Tribute Concert. He received the Governor’s Arts Award 1995 (Alabama) and the Don Redman Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

Cost: $5

Location:
Carver Theatre/Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
1631 4th Avenue North

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Green Third Thursday, The Bottletree

Posted on February 18, 2008 | Comments Off on Green Third Thursday, The Bottletree

Catalyst is asking  you to grab your greatest “green” friend and head out to meet and mingle with Birmingham’s growing sustainability-minded community for this monthly mixer. Learn through the green grapevines about the new Green Resource Center for Alabama in Homewood, how to participate in a sustainability discussion course, and upcoming green building discussions sponsored by the USGBC Alabama Chapter.

So have a cocktail and talk green!

Cost: $0

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

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