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Ronald McDonald House Charity Poker Tournament, B&A Warehouse

Posted on July 11, 2007 | Leave a comment

The Ronald McDonald House of Central Alabama will be holding this fundraiser on July 17, beginning at 6p.m. at B&A Warehouse. The buy-in is $60 and it gives you the chance to win several prizes including

a 2-night stay at Bally’s in Tunica
4 rounds of golf at Limestone Springs
Restaurant gift certificates
2 tickets to Barber Motorsports Rolex Classic

You can register at the tournament from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Organizers are suggesting to pre-register to guarantee a spot.

You can either pre-register by phone or e-mail. To register by phone please call Kristy Jaska at (205) 212-7263. You can also email them at rmhcharitypoker@yahoo.com. For more info visit their Myspace profile: www.myspace.com/rmhcharitypoker.com.

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Universoul Circus, Alabama State Fairgrounds

Posted on July 9, 2007 | Leave a comment

Celebrating its thirteenth year of entertaining enthusiastic crowds and showcasing talent of African descent, the Universoul Circus comes to town this weekend at the Alabama State Fairgrounds on the city’s west side for four days of performances.

There will be nine performances in all.and tickets may be purchased online through Ticketmaster. Go on out and enjoy the action under the big top!

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Rock the Town Red (benefit), Bottletree Cafe

Posted on July 9, 2007 | Leave a comment

They’ve created a MySpace profile and have been getting the attention of bloggers around the metropolitan area. This show will benefit Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO), providing assistance to HIV+ individuals and their families which includes counseling, medical assistance, transportation services, medications, legal services, and community prevention. BAO’s mission is "to enhance the quality of life for people and families living with HIV and AIDS and to prevent further spread of the disease through age-appropriate prevention education programs."

Nowhere Squares, Alright Lights, The Maisleys, & d. Mangione as Josephine Sweet all plan to perform at Bottletree (click to purchase tickets in advance), recently included in Birmingham Magazine’s Hot List, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

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2nd Annual Massive Rummage Sale, Bottletree Cafe

Posted on June 26, 2007 | Comments Off

Sift through vintage furniture, books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, vintage clothes, art and antiques while checking out one of the hippest places in Birmingham.

The Bottletree is hosting its second annual rummage sale today. So unless it’s pouring rain, you need to go check it out. Actually, you need to go even if it is pouring rain. Just beacuse.

Of course, then they’ll try to get you to purchase tickets for the Blowfly show later that evening, which isn’t a bad thing at all, now is it?

Directions to The Bottletree

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Ferrol Sams, The Alabama Booksmith

Posted on June 26, 2007 | Leave a comment

He is considered one of the best living Southern authors and tonight, we’ll have the privilege of having him in metro Birmingham. Dr. Sams will be making an appearance at The Alabama Booksmith, where he will be reading from his new book, Down Town.

They’ve doubled the size of their events area to accomodate the anticipated turnout for the event. Sams is also expected to reflect on his previous works and copies of Run With the Horsemen, Whisper of the River and When All the World Was Young will be available in paperback.

Those unable to attend the event may still purchase a signed copy of Down Town through the Homewood bookstore’s website.

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Rear Window, Alabama Theatre

Posted on June 24, 2007 | Comments Off

Part of the 2007 Summer Film Series at the historic downtown Birmingham theater.

IMDB Entry

Wikipedia Entry

The "Mighty Wurlitzer" will be played from 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. during the evening performance and from 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. before the Sunday matinee screenings. Doors will open one (1) hour and classic cartoons will be shown before each film.

For additional information or schedule changes, visit the Alabama Theatre’s official website.

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