This little piggy plants a garden – {Swine & Wine}

·March 11, 2013 ·Beer, Cause, Chatroom, Chefs, Cuisine, Eat Local, Events, Magic City Musings, My Magic City, Organizations, Profiles, Restaurants, Spirits

The jonquils are popping up with their bright yellow blooms and I’m thanking the heavens for the imminent arrival of spring. Soon pear trees will … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: A Brilliant Space

·October 1, 2012 ·Artisans, Chatroom, Community, Craft, Culture, Downtown, Magic City Musings, Museums, My Magic City, Places, Profiles, Sculpture

If you happen to be walking along Birmingham Green this week (which I highly recommend you do), be sure to peer inside the vacant building on … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: The Green Seed

·September 19, 2012 ·Artisans, Characters, Chatroom, Community, Culture, Magic City Musings, Music, Music, My Magic City, Places, Profiles, Woodlawn

In a past life, I was, like, a most righteous hiphop star, complete with entourage and platinum everything. But lo’, I am but a mother of … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Martie Duncan, Food Network Star

·July 9, 2012 ·Artisans, Blogs, Characters, Chatroom, Chefs, Community, Cuisine, Culture, Magic City Musings, My Magic City, Parks, Places, Profiles

Y’all know I love a good party. And I love food. Marry the two, put ‘em on a Southern table, and it’s a match made … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Brooke Fleming {City Arts Boutique}

·June 28, 2012 ·Artisans, Characters, Chatroom, Community, Craft, My Magic City, Profiles

Less than one mile from our North Crestwood home (just down the hill and over the railroad tracks), there is the most incredible little gallery/boutique/art studio. It sits gracefully … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Javacia Harris Bowser

·June 13, 2012 ·Cause, Characters, Chatroom, Community, My Magic City, Profiles, Schools

There’s a little pack of dynamite wandering about these Magic City streets and it’s disguised as a small-statured, young black woman named Javacia. On some … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Jen Barnett of Freshfully

·May 10, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, Cuisine, Eat Local, My Magic City, Profiles

I would suspect that the busiest person in Birmingham right now is Jen Barnett, CEO of Freshfully, the online and now physical marketplace that strives to … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Elizabeth Barbaree-Tasker

·April 13, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, My Magic City, Organizations, Profiles

Things have been busy lately for Elizabeth Barbaree-Tasker. The Avondale resident and mother of two recently took the reigns of Main Street Birmingham (MSB), the city’s … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: bhamarchitect

·March 30, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, Magic City Musings, My Magic City, Profiles

I’m an habitual networker, the type of person who sets the intention to go out, meet, mingle, connect. In some cases, I even target my acquaintances … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Dr. Craig Witherspoon

·March 16, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, My Magic City, Profiles

I’m building an army. Right here. In Birmingham. The mission of my little man-made militia involves public education. Specifically, I’m rallying support for one of … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Steva Casey, Little Savannah

·February 9, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, Cuisine, Profiles, Restaurants, Spirits

Some call her the “Beverage Director”, but in my tight circle (comprised of Boss and moi) I refer to her as “The One”. However you anoint … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Andre Natta, The Terminal

·February 2, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, Profiles

When we think about Birmingham, there are a few obvious landmarks that come to mind: Vulcan’s majestic perch high atop Red Mountain, Sloss’ steel towers … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: B’ham Wiki

·January 17, 2012 ·Characters, Chatroom, Community, Culture, Museums, Places, Profiles, Restaurants

Upon arrival in the Magic City, I quickly realized my need for a reliable, accessible go-to source that could tell me anything and everything about … Read more »

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