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Stokin’ the Fire continues today

Posted on August 23, 2008 | 1 comment

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Nearly 200 contestants and thousands of BBQ and music fans enjoyed the first night of the 4^th Annual Stokin’ the Fire BBQ and Music Festival Friday night a Sloss Furnaces. Mark Kozelek put on the 8 p.m. show at the main stage while hundreds of canjun dancers and fans enjoyed Willis Prudhomne. For those coming for the music, Saturday features seven acts on the main stage and five on the Water Rower Stage. For fans of the BBQ, professional judging starts at 11a.m. and amateurs turn theirs in at 2:30 p.m. There activities for the children and various other events including a parade at 1:30 p.m.

There are more pictures from Friday night in our gallery.

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A look back: July 22

Posted on July 22, 2008 | Leave a comment

1972:

The Sloss Blast Furnace Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

2006:

The Function in the Junction jazz festival was held in Erskine Hawkins Park in Ensley.

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Friday the 13th, Sloss Furnaces

Posted on June 3, 2008 | Comments Off

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED!

The folks at Sloss Furnaces have decided to take advantage of the date on the calendar (and being one of the most haunted venues in the region) by showing the 1980 classic horror film. Just in time to start planning to watch the new film due out in 2009.

They’ll show the film in the cast shed, provide chairs if you don’t want to bring your own, and free popcorn! You’ll also be able to bring in your own food and drink. A great spooky venue indeed…

For more information please visit their website or call 205.324.1911.

Cost: $5

Location:
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (directions)

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A look back: April 18

Posted on April 18, 2008 | Comments Off

1882:

Sloss Furnaces produced its first pig iron.

1988:

The Birmingham Barons played their first game at the Hoover Met.

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ShamRock, Sloss Furnaces

Posted on March 10, 2008 | Comments Off

Sloss Furnaces is getting turned into a festive Irish venue on Saturday as they attempt to have the ultimate St. Patty’s Throwdown! ShamRock promises 10 bands for $10 = a low dough, family friendly event (though you’ve still got to be 21+ to drink).

Included in the admission price is Taste o’ Ireland for food lovers, various Feats o’ Strength and Big Glove Boxing for patrons to display their prowess and Beer Pong for those who enjoy a good game!

We’ve got the schedule (with links to all of the band’s websites/MySpace profiles) up over on Timetable.

Cost: $10

Location:
Sloss Furnaces (visit the Fright Furnace site for more information)
20 32^nd Street North (directions)

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