{"id":245,"date":"2008-05-16T08:59:23","date_gmt":"2008-05-16T14:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bhamterminal.com\/timetable\/?p=245"},"modified":"2008-05-16T08:59:23","modified_gmt":"2008-05-16T14:59:23","slug":"got-plans-this-weekend-516-518","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bhamterminal.com\/timetable\/2008\/05\/16\/got-plans-this-weekend-516-518\/","title":{"rendered":"Got plans this weekend? 5.16-5.18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FRIDAY Check out the opening reception at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonsecond.org\/home.html\">What&#8217;s on 2nd?<\/a> for the exhibit &#8220;Lyrics of Color&#8221; by Java Lewis. Before the birth of my wonderful kid, I could frequent bars more often. At one of my favorite bars in town, Metro Bistro, I bought a few beers for Java. I like his stuff. I can&#8217;t wait to see what&#8217;s in the exhibit. The reception is from 5:30-9 p.m. You can find the store at  2306 2nd Ave. North. Tim Hollis, author of &#8220;Vintage Birmingham Signs&#8221; will also be present, ready to dedicate a book to you. Book and art will cost you, but it&#8217;s FREE to look.<\/p>\n<p>More info about a new event in Avondale Park on Saturday after the jump&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->SATURDAY Sure, it&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dodahday.org\/default.aspx?id=2\">Do Dah Day<\/a>. Rhodes and Caldwell park will be full of cute puppies and music. It&#8217;s a must-do on my calendar every year. But when I&#8217;m ready for a break from the barking, I&#8217;m heading over to Avondale Park. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artinavondalepark.org\/\">Art in Avondale Park<\/a> folks are hosting a mini-version of their fall fest complete with live jazz music by N&#8217;Fusion and hands-on activities.  Avondale Park is located at the intersection of 5th Avenue South and 41st Street South. The ARTventure is from noon to 5 p.m. And like Do Dah Day, it&#8217;s FREE too.<\/p>\n<p>SUNDAY Because I can&#8217;t let you spend a dime this weekend, I&#8217;ve got a FREE concert to tell you about. Pack your lawn chairs and a cooler and head to Phelan Park in Southside Sunday afternoon. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magiccityblues.org\/\">Magic City Blues Society<\/a> brings Jason Ricci and New Blood to the corner of 14th Avenue and 15th Street South. Just look for Dreamland and you&#8217;re in the right place.  The show is from 3-6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>BUT WAIT, THERE&#8217;S MORE. Just like a good infomercial host, I&#8217;m going to offer you a bonus event for reading all the way to the end. Hit the Speakeasy Saturday night to give your money to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tragiccityrollers.com\/\">Tragic City Rollers<\/a>. The ladies of the rink are raising funds for a trip across the pond to the other Birmingham. In return for your support, you can play bingo to win some nice prizes. B33. BINGO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"http:\/\/bhamterminal.com\/timetable\/2008\/05\/16\/got-plans-this-weekend-516-518\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"http:\/\/bhamterminal.com\/timetable\/wp-content\/plugins\/thumbnail-for-excerpts\/tfe_no_thumb.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>FRIDAY Check out the opening reception at What&#8217;s on 2nd? for the exhibit &#8220;Lyrics of Color&#8221; by Java Lewis. Before the birth of my wonderful kid, I could frequent bars more often. 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