Thanks to this lovely lady, I get to take part in the long-awaited opening of the BMA’s newest exhibition, Who Shot Rock and Roll. It’s … Read more »
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Tag Archives: art
and again i say, paint the town, birmingham! paint it RED!
Listen, people. I’ve already made the plug. You should, by now, know the details. Consider this a friendly reminder… Advance tickets won’t last. … Read more »
wednesday link – paint the town red!!
Next Saturday. Downtown Birmingham. Loft District, to be exact. Digital Art splashed on anything that will stand still. Street Entertainment. 44′ Dome with DJs spinning … Read more »
local treasure – 1
Last week I had little to report (it was a busy week), but what’s important is that the post that did make it out of … Read more »
everything birmingham, all the time
Ran into a neighbor Friday evening who just so happens to be heavily involved with the creative/cultural hub of the City, the Cultural Alliance of … Read more »
friday photo
Farewell 2010. My, what a year… Welcome 2011, with your new beginnings and boundless potential. Cheers to all! (Loving my new trio of Charles Buchanan … Read more »
a year in birmingham – part two
(Summing up a year in Birmingham…Part Two) I can’t get enough of… …Rojo’s Chipotle Pork & Mushroom Burrito. I have my friend Harold to thank. It … Read more »
paint me a birmingham
Tuesday evening we all bundled up and braved the chill for a most festive evening out. Linn Park was the scene for Birmingham’s annual Christmas … Read more »
getting out and about
Several recent outings have been noteworthy and, thus, I shall share with you two local-centric events that I’m already pining for…and making room in my … Read more »
where i want to be
Tonight. Bare Hands Gallery. Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration I’ve been hearing about it since we’ve moved to Birmingham. I hope … Read more »
friday photo (and an art opening)
Today is my sweet Grand’s 83rd birthday (Happy Birthday!!), so after a sunny early-afternoon picnic at Railroad Park, Grey and I will scoot on over to … Read more »
more for my reading list…
As an addendum to my last post, here’s a little humor/a little fiction/a little structural art – all in the name of Birmingham. (After I … Read more »
of paper and things
Given it’s Wednesday and the sun in shining, I suggest you take a break from whatever task is at hand. Steal a moment for yourself and allow your … Read more »
two things to watch (on alabama public television)
Fact: We have not a television in our home. No, it’s not like that. I’m just married to an electronics kind a’ guy who wants only … Read more »
what?! you still haven’t been? (shame on you)
UPDATE! Show has been extended through July 3! _______________________________________ Let this act as a friendly reminder to those of you who haven’t yet checked out … Read more »
never hurts to reflect.
Today I ran into Cory Bordorano, a lovely petite thing you might find at Urban Standard on any given day of the week. Cory is … Read more »
friday photo
Have you spotted similar switch plates in or around The Magic City? If not, start looking!! You’re missing out… (This particular “character” hangs out at … Read more »
what else is lurking in downtown birmingham?
See what restoration, renovation and renewal can do? Uncover treasure, preserve history, tell a story of a city once thriving… Here’s the jump.
her fiery furnace awaits
She (the director) enters. They (the cast) beckon. The stage is set. Sweet, slumbering Sloss… She stirs. Her furnaces bellowing a call to all the … Read more »
paint the town red, v.i.p. style!
Here’s your chance, Birmingham. Greatness awaits us next Saturday, April 17. Keep reading… The dandy team a la Paint the Town Red is giving away … Read more »