While many students returned to school today, several folks took advantage of the first day of The World’s Longest Yard Sale, otherwise known as the 127 Corridor Sale. Even with rising gas prices, the fact that you could leave Gadsden, AL and arrive in West Unity, OH and have a lot more stuff is just a cool thought. It’s going on until August 10. I mean, you could seriously just drive the first hour and find some cool stuff…
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The World’s Longest Yard Sale begins
Posted in Quirky
Tagged 127 Corridor Sale, Alabama, Highway 127, information, Ohio, World's Longest Yard Sale
Alabama Symphony to announce new executive director
The Dayton Daily News reported yesterday that Curtis Long, the executive director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, had resigned his position there (effective June 20) to become the new executive director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
A joint press release already posted here announces that the 44-year old Los Angeles native will begin his duties in Birmingham on July 1.
Posted in music
Tagged AL, Alabama, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, announcement, Birmingham, Curt Long, Curtis Long, Dayton, Dayton Philharmonic, named, new executive director, OH, Ohio, press release
Now you can find out if Cleveland really rocks…
Continental Airlines recently announced that they were starting nonstop service to Cleveland, OH from Birmingham, AL. Well, today’s the official ceremony recognizing the beginning of the service – even though service actually started yesterday. The flights will be operated by ExpressJet flying under the Continental Express flag.
There will be two chances to leave The Magic City daily to check out the Rock & Roll Music Hall of Fame, the Indians and (most importantly for basketball fans) LeBron James and whoever the other team is that’s playing the Cavaliers…
… and we get a chance to win over some more converts.
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Tagged AL, Alabama, announcement, Birmingham, Cleveland, Continental, daily, hall of fame, music, nonstop flights, OH, Ohio, Rock & Roll
