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Skaters get creative in Birmingham

08.25.2008 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Working on a new skate ramp

Photo: GAL Photography Those of you that use the 5th Avenue North ramp to access Interstates 20/59 or 65 may only have a second to notice that there’s been a few changes in the landscape over there in recent weeks … Continue reading

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If you didn’t think Larry was serious…

08.24.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Readers of The New York Times in the Big Apple woke up on this last morning of the Summer Olympics in Beijing to this overview of Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford’s wanting to bid for the 2020 Olympics (NOTE: registration required … Continue reading

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Stokin’ the Fire continues today

08.23.2008 by André Natta · 1 Comment

Stokin the fire Sloss Furnances

Bob Farley/f8Photo Nearly 200 contestants and thousands of BBQ and music fans enjoyed the first night of the 4th Annual Stokin’ the Fire BBQ and Music Festival Friday night a Sloss Furnaces. Mark Kozelek put on the 8 p.m. show … Continue reading

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Waiters pool tips for co-worker’s medical battle

08.21.2008 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Go to La Paz Thursday night (that’s tonight) and that tip you leave for good service will go to a good cause. The wait staff is pooling their tips to help out a co-worker, Alfredo Colin. The long-time employee and … Continue reading

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“An Evening with the Riverkeeper,” McWane Science Center

08.20.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Come celebrate Black Warrior Riverkeeper and McWane Science Center’s “An Evening with the Riverkeeper” on Tuesday, August 26th from 6-9:00 p.m. Begin the evening with a reception in the aquarium, take in a special presentation by Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson … Continue reading

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“inter-ART-ive,” Alys Stephens Center

08.19.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Join the Alys Stephens Center, Reg’s Coffee House and Free the Hops for “inter-ART-ive,” an ASC Social Club outdoor patio party celebrating Birmingham’s thriving arts and culture scene, 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th … Continue reading

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Blind wine tasting, the loft at Flower Stems

08.19.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

And just what is a blind wine tasting? Here are the rules: Come as a team of four. Each team must bring four bottles of the SAME WINE. There is not a designated wine, so bring your favorite. Upon arrival, … Continue reading

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