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So why were we so quiet today?

Posted on February 22, 2008 | Leave a comment

Well, it’s not because it was a slow news day – that’s for sure! We were beginning to make some changes to the look and feel of the site. If you’re reading this from the front page, you’ve already got a taste of what I’m talking about and there are more throughout Birmingham’s hub.

We’ll be back to our normal extreme posting selves on Monday (and you might even see a post or two during the weekend).

In the meantime, take a look at yesterday’s my Birmingham post, think of some people you’d nominate and check out some of the other simple changes around the site.

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Birmingham Urban League’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, The Harbert Center

Posted on February 16, 2008 | Comments Off

The Birmingham Urban League is celebrating its 40^th anniversary with an exciting event called Journey Through the Decades. The evening will feature Top 40 music from past the four decades from party band Total Assets and special dance performances from local performers. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served throughout the evening.

The evening will kick off with an awards ceremony honoring various corporate, nonprofit, faith based, government and municipal organizations that have made an impact on the community and helped the Urban League further its mission of assisting all racial and ethnic groups, in achieving social and economic equality.

Cost: $80 (they are offering a $40 discounted ticket for young professionals – if they use the code “YP”.)

Location:
The Harbert Center
2019 4^th Avenue North (directions)

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Spring Choral Concert, First United Methodist Church (Birmingham)

Posted on February 15, 2008 | Comments Off

First United Methodist Church of Birmingham invites you to visit their sanctuary on a Sunday evening and enjoy one of the best choirs in the Southeast. Their chancel choir will be accompanied by members of The Alabama Symphony Orchestra as they perform The Celestial Country by Charles Ives.

Dinner will be served following the concert in the Church’s dining area. Free parking is available in two lots accessed from 18^th Street South

Cost: The concert is free. Donations accepted for dinner.

Location:
First United Methodist Church of Birmingham (website)
518 19^th Street North (directions)

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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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The Terminal Staff Meeting, Java and Jams

Posted on January 11, 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 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 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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The Terminal’s 1st Anniversary Party, 2027 1st Avenue North

Posted on January 9, 2008 | Comments Off

It’s been a year since we got started with a relatively quiet post. Now it’s time to celebrate the fact that we’ve made it this long and that we’ve got some pretty cool plans.

Join us on the top floor of the former Protective Life/Chamber of Commerce building (2027 1^st Avenue North) on Friday evening to enjoy a view of The Magic City that we’re sure some haven’t seen in a long time as well as a chance to learn about some plans for the coming year with Birmingham’s hub. The fun is presented by

There will be food, an open bar, a door prize or two, samples of some of Verizon’s newest equipment and, most importantly, a chance to thank all of you for supporting us during this first year. We’ll also have t-shirts for sale – we might even have a new one or two for you to consider.

And yes, there’s still more information coming soon…

Cost:

$10/person if you just want to come on out and show some support
$5/person if you currently subscribe to our newsletter, the express *
Free if you bring a used cell phone to be donated to Verizon’s HOPELINE Program