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It’s time to explore The Black Market (Bar that is)

01.15.2009 by André Natta · No Comments

The traffic to Whitney’s interview with George Cowgill from August about the pending opening of The Black Market Bar has picked up, telling those of us who’ve been traveling out of town that Birmingham’s newest upscale bar along 280 has … Continue reading

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A new look for Compass

01.14.2009 by André Natta · 5 Comments

Photo: Bob Farley/f8Photo.org Manolo Sannchez, President and CEO of BBVA Compass, celebrates the unvailing of the bank’s new logo at the company’s headquarters on 20th Street South in downtown Birmingham this morning. The bank has started the rebranding process at … Continue reading

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For the Record goes on, until 2.3

01.9.2009 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Alabama’s only statewide news program, For the Record, is scheduled to have its current format go dark after 25 years on the air come February 3. The Huntsville Times reported the story in this morning’s paper, with FTR moderator Tim Lennox … Continue reading

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Your DC Inaugurational traffic warning

01.9.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

We’re aware that many of you will be watching the Inauguration from your home or from Boutwell Auditorium on January 20. Yours truly will actually be in the Nation’s Capital for the event (along with an estimated 2 million others) … Continue reading

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An honor long overdue

01.9.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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That would be the best way to describe the ceremony scheduled to take place at noon today in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park. Today a plaque will be installed honoring the ministers that inspired the Ministers Kneeling statue. Photo: Preachers praying. … Continue reading

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More lists, always with the lists

01.9.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The latest list to appear comes from Birmingham, AL based Southern Living. Readers will be able to check out the list of the best places in the South in the January issue – or there is another option. Jackie Hutcherson … Continue reading

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Somebody said Girl Scout Cookies…

01.5.2009 by André Natta · 4 Comments

Many in metro Birmingham and across the country will breathe a collective sigh of relief on January 9 as Girl Scout cookies go on sale. Sure you’ve got until March 7, but you know you’ve been craving Thin Mints for … Continue reading

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