NOTE: Click here to answer our related Magic City Question. Thanks. Is it possible to have nostalgia for things that are only a few years past? I’ve only lived in Birmingham for a bit past four years now, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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Some of the major venues have nights without music this week, but there is still some great stuff if you’re willing to go adventuring. Does everyone have their feathered adventuring hats on? Well then, off we go:

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Goodness there’s a lot going on this weekend! It’s like everyone planning events looked at their calendars at the end of last year and all decided that March 1 would be the perfect day for their fundraiser/yak auction/open house. What, … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow night at 7 p.m., you can find Susannah Felts at The Bottletree reading and signing her new book This Will Go Down on Your Permanent Record. The book is all about developing an identity as an artist among the … Continue reading →

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The Parliament House may be gone, but its swinging ‘60s spirit lives on just over Red Mountain. That’s where you’ll find Office Park, probably the greatest concentration of mid-century modern architecture in the Birmingham area. You know mid-century modern architecture, … Continue reading →

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Things are looking up in the world of music this week. I’m super psyched about Thursday’s pick, and as I’ve previously indicated in this column, I’m always down for a Sons of Roswell gig. So strap on your space goggles … Continue reading →

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Hi, my name is Christina and I have a problem with books. (Hi, Christina) My particular problem is that I buy too many books, mainly for my son. Until I find a 12-step program, I’ll just have to keep hitting … Continue reading →

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There is no entry for “Best Chicken Salad” in my trusty Menu of Menus, which leaves the title to be hotly disputed in all corners of our fair city. The arguments come down in some fairly defined quadrants: traditional celery … Continue reading →

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Congratulations on surviving Valentine’s Day! Or did you screw up by buying a blender instead of some bling? It’s not too late to make it up to your sweetie. Love can still be in the air. Tonight try your hand … Continue reading →

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I didn’t get out to see many shows last weekend, what with watching my father run until his legs almost fell off. I did catch The Fiery Furnaces, who were everything I had hoped they would be. How was your … Continue reading →

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