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Collective Perspectives: Joe Minter and the African Village in America, Vulcan Park

Posted on February 11, 2008 | Comments Off on Collective Perspectives: Joe Minter and the African Village in America, Vulcan Park

Join Emily Hannah, curator of Arts of Africa and the Americas at the Birmingham Museum of Art, as she leads visitors through a look at longtime Tutusville resident Joe Minter’s use of found objects, which range from plastic dolls to bed springs, scrap lumber and iron to commemorate key moments of the Civil Rights era and other significant events in American history.

View works by this visionary artist and see why his work is gaining national attention.

Part of the Collective Perspectives 2008 series.

About the series:

Vulcan Park and Museum is proud to present Collective Perspectives 2008 in honor of Black History Month, a series of non-traditional programs designed to educate, entertain, and enlighten participants on the cultures that have made Birmingham the culturally diverse, compassionate and flourishing city that we are today. The Terminal is happy to be serving as a partner in presenting this series.

Join us every Tuesday in February from 5 – 7 p.m. and enjoy African-inspired foods during an energizing social hour and then explore the fabric of our neighborhoods during a one-hour program. Learn about the experiences of black Americans in our society, the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history and draw inspiration from their important messages.

Cost:
Free for Vulcan Park Foundation members; $5 for non-members

Location:
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Drive (directions)

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Collectives Perspectives continues at Vulcan Park

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Collective Perspectives: Urban Studies and the Art of Filmmaking, Vulcan Park

Posted on February 11, 2008 | Comments Off on Collective Perspectives: Urban Studies and the Art of Filmmaking, Vulcan Park

Come on out this Tuesday to celebrate Birmingham’s traditionally African-American communities and culture through an engaging set of short films produced by students in UAB’s Ethnographic Filmmaking course. Presented by Michele Foreman, UAB Center for Urban Affairs.

Part of the Collective Perspectives 2008 series.

About the series:

Vulcan Park and Museum is proud to present Collective Perspectives 2008 in honor of Black History Month, a series of non-traditional programs designed to educate, entertain, and enlighten participants on the cultures that have made Birmingham the culturally diverse, compassionate and flourishing city that we are today. The Terminal is happy to be serving as a partner in presenting this series.

Join us every Tuesday in February from 5 – 7 p.m. and enjoy African-inspired foods during an energizing social hour and then explore the fabric of our neighborhoods during a one-hour program. Learn about the experiences of Black Americans in our society, the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history and draw inspiration from their important messages.

Cost:
Free for Vulcan Park Foundation members; $5 for non-members

Location:
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Drive (directions)

related post:
Collectives Perspectives continues at Vulcan Park

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Collective Perspectives: Way Down South in Birmingham, Vulcan Park

Posted on February 11, 2008 | Comments Off on Collective Perspectives: Way Down South in Birmingham, Vulcan Park

Led by Daniel Western, director of jazz studies at Miles College, this week hear Milestones perform hot jazz from the 1920s, when the quintessential American art form underscored dancing and fun on Birmingham’s west side, along with “Tuxedo Junction” and other circa 1940 big band classics.

Part of the Collective Perspectives 2008 series.

About the series: 

Vulcan Park and Museum is proud to present Collective Perspectives 2008 in honor of Black History Month, a series of non-traditional programs designed to educate, entertain, and enlighten participants on the cultures that have made Birmingham the culturally diverse, compassionate and flourishing city that we are today. The Terminal is happy to be serving as a partner in presenting this series.

Join us every Tuesday in February from 5 – 7 p.m. and enjoy African-inspired foods during an energizing social hour and then explore the fabric of our neighborhoods during a one-hour program. Learn about the experiences of black Americans in our society, the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history and draw inspiration from their important messages.

Cost:
Free for Vulcan Park Foundation members; $5 for non-members

Location:
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Drive (directions)

related post:
Collectives Perspectives continues at Vulcan Park

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Plant dig, New Georgia Landfill

Posted on February 5, 2008 | 1 comment

Picture it: There you are in the woods. Armed, you spot your prey and move closer to claim your trophy — a wild azalea. Or maybe an oakleaf hydrangea or another native plant that would look great in your lawn. You can hunt for all kinds of greenery during the annual plant dig at the New Georgia Landfill, 2800 47th Ave. North. The address is Birmingham but it’s closer to Fultondale. Best part, anything you take home is FREE. But dress for rough terrain (briars) and come prepared with your own water, shovel, wheelbarrow, rope and whatever else you think you might need to get your prize home. Happy hunting.

The Birmingham Rocket Boys use part of the landfill as a launch pad and have a map on their Web site. It looks like you can take either exit 264 or 266 off 1-65. Or turn onto 47th Ave. North straight from Highway 31. If we offer any more direction that that, we’re just going to get you lost.

If you want to know more, call the folks at the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission at 787-5222.

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Homeownership and Lending Workshop, City Council Chambers

Posted on January 31, 2008 | Comments Off on Homeownership and Lending Workshop, City Council Chambers

Are you facing foreclosure or struggling to make your mortgage payment due to an adjustable rate mortgage? Join Congressman Artur Davis and a panel of lending experts for a valuable discussion on homeownership — including information on how to purchase a new home or keep the one you have. Attendees will hear about programs designed to help those having trouble making mortgage payments avoid foreclosure. Housing professionals will be on-site to offer free assistance. The workshop will take place in the City Council Chambers located in Birmingham City Hall, 710 20th St. North, downtown.

For more information on this event, contact Sissy Hembree in the congressman’s Birmingham office at 205-254-1960. Panelists will represent the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HOPE NOW Alliance, Neighborhood Housing Services and New South Federal Savings Bank.

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BTC First Friday, The Bottletree

Posted on January 31, 2008 | Comments Off on BTC First Friday, The Bottletree

The Birmingham Track Club has decided to try something a little different this year. Their First Friday events (not to be confused with the popular urban networking event series held across the country) will be an opportunity for current and long-time members to mingle while allowing for those interested in joining the group to see what it’s all about – without even having to lace up. Sounds like a cool way to check it out.

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

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Firefighter Night, Speakeasy

Posted on January 30, 2008 | Comments Off on Firefighter Night, Speakeasy

“Drink Cheap. Donate. Celebrate the men and women of the Firefighter Nation.”

Those are the words used in some of the marketing for The Speakeasy’s upcoming fundraiser to support Kid One Transport and the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service’s runners participating in this year’s Mercedes Marathon.

Drinks specials galore all night long… for a good cause.

Location:
Speakeasy
1920 3rd Avenue North (directions)

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