Tonight folks have two opportunities to learn more about “the longest, biggest, heaviest constitution in the world” at screenings of “It’s a Thick Book,” an entertaining and informative documentary on the subject. The Hoover High School Auditorium will show the … Continue reading →

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Your city center economic development organization now has a brand new online home. The folks at Operation New Birmingham been working on the new site for several months now, with the formal unveiling scheduled to take place later this month. … Continue reading →

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It’s a pretty good deal if you ask me. The folks at Mayfield Ice Cream had spelt spell it out in this blog post on their website (currently cached by Google). They figured that since you can’t throw candy from … Continue reading →

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1890: Photo credit: André  Natta Alabama Penny Savings Bank was founded. The image above shows the building that the first African-American owned and operated bank in Alabama constructed to be its second home, 310 18th Street North. Courtesy:

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Humorist and National Public Radio star David Sedaris will be appearing at the Alys Stephens Center this Sunday but you’ll have to figure out a way to get tickets. According to the Alys Stephens Center website, the show is sold … Continue reading →

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This talented group has come a long way to entertain you at the Alys Stephens Center located on the UAB campus at 1200 10th Ave. South. Here’s a description of the group courtesy of ASC: Comprised of elite musicians from … Continue reading →

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Photo credit: André Natta Wouldn’t it be great if we had some sort of rapid transit connecting the BJCC/downtown with UAB/Five Points South? It’s actually in the works, and you have a chance to be part of the planning process … Continue reading →

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