This edition of Got plans really should have a subtitle – what to do with all that family coming in town. With Christmas on a Tuesday this year, many people are starting their celebrations as soon as they get off … Continue reading →

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SOHH.com is reporting that American Idol Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard was released by J Records. According to the report, it’s all about the numbers – record sales numbers. The Velvet Teddy Bear does seem to be cultivating a career … Continue reading →

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Here’s the latest from Wild Sweet Orange, the song’s called Wrestle with God off of their new EP [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/wjs63xg0B-k” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Visit if:mv and find audio and Flash versions of the song.

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The newest kid on Birmingham’s book selling block is Malcolm’s Reading Room (404 17th St. North) located in the ground level of the historic Masonic Temple building off of 4th Avenue North. Malcolm’s Reading Room is billed as an African-American … Continue reading →

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Baby it’s cold(er) outside. Just in time for the Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo. I like Christmas, I like the holiday season and I really, REALLY like me some lights, which means I’m so going to the zoo like … Continue reading →

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Attendees to September’s Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival will probably remember The Paper as one of the documentary films shown over at the Harbert Center. The piece chronicled moments in the life of the student newspaper at Penn State, The Daily … Continue reading →

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The Alabama Booksmith is hosting Michael Knight tonight at 6pm. He’s signing his new book The Holiday Season. The book contains two novellas exploring loss, loneliness and family. This is a book that had the New York Book Review calling … Continue reading →

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This week I am relying on the kindness of strangers. Strangers that have e-mailed about theater. So . . . You can see “Simple Gifts” by the Red Mountain Theatre Company at their own Red Mountain Cabaret in the basement … Continue reading →

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The Birmingham Public Library has posted a stocking full of podcasts. They feature local librarians’ reviews and recommendations for gift-worthy reads this season. Looks like they’re using PodBean and it loads verrrry fast! So it’s no hassle to cruise them … Continue reading →

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We are aware that with college football bowl season upon us, many will see these games as their form of entertainment over the next month. We figured we’d provide just a little more information for you as you decide just … Continue reading →

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