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 … Continue reading →

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Screenshot of Commuter Feed So, you’re sitting in traffic along U.S. 280 and you’re wondering just what’s keeping you from continuing your journey. CommuterFeed.com seems like it could be the next answer to our need for that kind of information.

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Soon you’ll be getting at least a couple of hours of free internet access coming to you at Birmingham area Starbucks. The Seattle-based coffee company announced today that it will soon end its long term partnership with T-Mobile, instead working … Continue reading →

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Part two of Vulcan Park‘s 2008 Collective Perspectives series, “Way Down South in Birmingham,” will take place on Tuesday, February 12 and feature Miles College jazz band director Daniel Western. The series, entitled Neighborhoods: Artful Excursions Through Birmingham’s African-American Communities, … Continue reading →

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…it’s just that most of the action’s been over on Timetable as we get ready to (finally) make some minor tweaks to the site. So just in case you’re wondering what’s been going on over there, here’s a taste: Sam’s … Continue reading →

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I could tell you that we’ve been quiet this week because of getting ready for the Mercedes Marathon on Sunday, though I’d be lying (as much as I wish I wasn’t). This year the Mercedes Marathon will take over Birmingham’s … Continue reading →

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Mayor Langford is inviting all African American males in Birmingham, Alabama to attend a crime summit tomorrow evening beginning at 6 p.m. at Fair Park Arena. Two inmates from the St. Clair Correctional Facility will be on hand as well … Continue reading →

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