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The Terminal staff meeting, Java and Jams

Posted on February 14, 2008 | Comments Off

So, you want to join this motley crew of writers? Cool, because we’re going to need a lot more folks like you in the coming year to keep this thing going…

We’re looking for anyone that has a true passion and love for Birmingham, Alabama, its metropolitan area and all that it has to offer. Our submissions section (recently edited – check for the changes) offers a little more information about what we’re looking for in each section – and know that we’re not just looking for writers either. Photographers, video folks, people that like to podcast – all are welcome.

We still can’t pay you yet, and we’re not going to be too picky, though if you could forward us a sample of your writing, photographs and/or videos, that would even be better.

So come on out to Java and Jams (321 20th Street North) buy some coffee and let’s start a conversation in this city.

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Tagged Alabama, Birmingham, information, meeting, staff, The Terminal

News, Weekly take one, two punch at Mayor Langford

Posted on February 14, 2008 | 4 comments

Birmingham’s mayor made the front pages of two of the area’s print publications, though not necessarily for good reasons. The stories result from both The Birmingham News and Birmingham Weekly obtaining copies (warning – it’s a big file) of what has been identified as Larry Langford’s June 2007 testimony to the SEC (no, the other one).

The Birmingham News ran their coverage below the fold of this morning’s paper. Their story focused on the then county commission president’s testimony that he regularly asked recipients of county contracts to give to charities that he was associated with and controlled.

Kyle Whitmire follows up two teases on the Weekly’s blog (here’s the latest one) with a War on Dumb filing (~~we’ll link when it gets posted~~) that digs a little deeper into the mayor’s testimony, contrasting it with comments made during the mayor’s inaugural address.

Definitely an interesting time for these stories to break, especially considering some of the heated discussion that took place at Tuesday’s marathon council meeting.

Which leads us to ask: What do you think?

Click on the question to let us know…

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Posted in Media, The First 100

Tagged Alabama, Birmingham, controversy, coverage, information, Larry Langford, links, mayor, Media, SEC, testimony, The First 100

Artwalk’s accepting application for 2008

Posted on February 13, 2008 | Leave a comment

Image from Artwalk 2007 It’s time to start thinking about Artwalk… well at least if you’re an artist.

Birmingham Artwalk has announced that they’re now accepting artist applications for the 2008 edition. Interested artists may download the application at www.birminghamartwalk.org ; or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Birmingham Artwalk
P.O. Box 55405
Birmingham, AL 35255

Submissions postmarked by April 1 are eligible for a discount in fees. All submissions must be postmarked April 30, that’s a Wednesday, to be considered.

This year’s festival will take place on September 5 & 6.

Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo

Leading Edge Institute Lighting the Way Gala, Southern Progress Campus

Posted on February 12, 2008 | Comments Off

Leading Edge Institute’s 8^th annual Lighting the Way Gala is fast approaching. Join them for an evening of great food, jazz music courtesy of Eric Essix, and inspiration from their guest of honor, Emmy award-winning Alabama filmmaker Celia Carey (Mr. Dial has Something to Say). They will also be celebrating the dynamic young women of Class VIII and the changes they’re making in their own lives and the lives of others.

The attire is “After Five.” There will be child-friendly activities and food provided.Cost:
Tickets are $40/individual; $75/couple; various sponsorship levels.

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online by clicking here and entering the ticket or sponsorship amount.

For more information or to purchase tickets/sponsorships please contact us at bonycle@leadingedgeinst.org or 205.879.9045.

Location:
Southern Progress Corporation
2100 Lakeshore Drive (directions)

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Tagged 35209, Alabama, Birmingham, Celia Carey, information, Leading Edge Institute, Lighting the Way Gala

Collective Perspectives: Urban Studies and the Art of Filmmaking, Vulcan Park

Posted on February 11, 2008 | Comments Off

Come on out this Tuesday to celebrate Birmingham’s traditionally African-American communities and culture through an engaging set of short films produced by students in UAB’s Ethnographic Filmmaking course. Presented by Michele Foreman, UAB Center for Urban Affairs.

Part of the Collective Perspectives 2008 series.

About the series:

Vulcan Park and Museum is proud to present Collective Perspectives 2008 in honor of Black History Month, a series of non-traditional programs designed to educate, entertain, and enlighten participants on the cultures that have made Birmingham the culturally diverse, compassionate and flourishing city that we are today. The Terminal is happy to be serving as a partner in presenting this series.

Join us every Tuesday in February from 5 – 7 p.m. and enjoy African-inspired foods during an energizing social hour and then explore the fabric of our neighborhoods during a one-hour program. Learn about the experiences of Black Americans in our society, the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history and draw inspiration from their important messages.

Cost:
Free for Vulcan Park Foundation members; $5 for non-members

Location:
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Drive (directions)

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Tagged Alabama, Birmingham, Black History Month, Collective Perspectives, film, information, presentations, series, UAB Center for Urban Affairs, Vulcan Park

Collective Perspectives: Way Down South in Birmingham, Vulcan Park

Posted on February 11, 2008 | Comments Off

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 other circa 1940 big band classics.

Part of the Collective Perspectives 2008 series.

About the series:

Join us every Tuesday in February from 5 – 7 p.m. and enjoy African-inspired foods during an energizing social hour and then explore the fabric of our neighborhoods during a one-hour program. Learn about the experiences of black Americans in our society, the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history and draw inspiration from their important messages.

Cost:
Free for Vulcan Park Foundation members; $5 for non-members

Location:
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Drive (directions)

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Tagged Alabama, Birmingham, Black History Month, Collective Perspectives, information, jazz, music, presentations, series, Vulcan Park

Marathoners take over downtown this weekend

Posted on February 8, 2008 | Leave a comment

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 central business district (and parts of the metro area) on both Saturday and Sunday, February 9 & 10. We’d like to take a moment and look at the charities that will benefit from the masses of humanity moving through town this weekend (and to find out why you should be out there cheering them on as they run/walk/dance through your part of town):

BTW: There’s still time to sign up at the expo too (tonight and tomorrow) 🙂

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