Tag Archives: Alabama

On Timetable: music and living on a shoestring

Posted on January 31, 2008 | Leave a comment

Perhaps a little less than a shoestring depending on how you view the world. Sam’s current suggestions for weekend musical satisfaction is up, courtesy of r3vrb.

Meanwhile, Terri’s In Love With spending as little as possible while still living the high life. Sounds like a great reason to file this post.

Random Shots: Inside Clinton’s Birmingham campaign headquarters

Posted on January 31, 2008 | Leave a comment

Inside Clinton’s Birmingham campaign headquarters

Dawn Smalls, Reginal Political Director of the Clinton campaign, middle, and Maurice Mercer, right, talk about handing out signs and buttons. Another volunteer, Ralph Grady, left, was also there helping out. Bob Farley/f8Photo

Hillary Clinton recently opened a Birmingham campaign headquarters at 1614 3^rd Avenue North in advance of the Democratic primaries being held on February 5 in 22 states.

A look back: January 31

Posted on January 31, 2008 | Comments Off

1902:

Actress Tallulah Bankhead was born in Huntsville.

2005:

Susie the elephant died at the Birmingham Zoo at age 55.

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Firefighter Night, Speakeasy

Posted on January 30, 2008 | Comments Off

“Drink Cheap. Donate. Celebrate the men and women of the Firefighter Nation.”

Those are the words used in some of the marketing for The Speakeasy’s upcoming fundraiser to support Kid One Transport and the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service’s runners participating in this year’s Mercedes Marathon.

Drinks specials galore all night long… for a good cause.

Location:
Speakeasy
1920 3rd Avenue North (directions)

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Art 101, Birmingham Museum of Art

Posted on January 30, 2008 | Comments Off

The Birmingham Museum of Art‘s curator, Dr. Graham Boettcher, will host an evening workshop entitled Secrets of Online Collecting Revealed. It will focus on “how to build a museum-quality collection on a budget using eBay and other online resources.”

We thought that might pique your interest…

Location:
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 8th Avenue North (directions)

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