This is one of my favorite posts, and a good one to reflect on this July 4th. Hope everyone has a brilliantly colorful and safe holiday, … Read more »
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Tag Archives: event
fall isn’t just for football
No, my friends. With the cooler air and falling leaves comes all kinds of fun things to do in and around the Magic City. Here … Read more »
support local restaurants = support the lyric
On Thursday, August 18, one of Birmingham’s most notable vacant landmarks will be open for the public to see. As part of the 2nd Annual … Read more »
{so you think you can blog} – women’s writing event
There’s a young, bright-eyed and motivated gal out there by the name of Javacia that I’ve been dying to meet. She’s the force behind Birmingham’s newest (and best … Read more »
the fireworks i saw in the faces of birmingham
Tonight the sky over Jones Valley will light up with a fantastic fireworks display, set off from Vulcan’s perch atop Red Mountain. Friends, families and neighbors … Read more »
my answer is…yes.
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 »
tuesday tunes – laughing all the way to hell…(but sadly, not to a baseball game)
No time to explain…just the perfect Pandora pick for me at the perfect time today. Enjoy. Oh – thought I’d see everybody that (hearts) Barons … Read more »
want to reinvent the community? join the conversation – today!!
Sorry for the late notice, but perhaps you caught this in yesterday’s paper. Today at 12:15p.m., a gathering of the metro area’s key leaders — including … Read more »
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 links: women writers, unite!
Javacia Harris Bowser isn’t the type of woman you’d see sitting still. She’s a working gal and also author of this blog that offers up “a daily … Read more »
woodlawn stories. this weekend.
Yesterday I was catching up with a dear friend that lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She’s the type of friend that inspires, just by the … 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 »
in crestwood. this weekend.
If you live in or around the Crestwood neighborhood, consider coming out this Saturday to join friends and neighbors at the Crestwood Spring Festival. Festivities … Read more »
tuesday tunes
Robert Browning said, “He who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once.” And Nietzsche noted, “Without music life would be a mistake.” I’m implementing … Read more »
guide to spring in birmingham
You’ve already heard me go ga-ga over Spring’s arrival, so I won’t drone on with my melodious spirit… I will, however, share with you my … Read more »
it’s nice to be home
A few of you questioned/expressed concern over/were left baffled by the vague “away” message I posted a few weeks ago. I suppose an explanation is fair. … 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 »
neither here nor there – on books and eating
The last few days have been quite a wash. Sure, we’ve been holed up along with everyone else due to icy conditions, but we’ve also … Read more »
happenings in woodlawn
I (heart) Woodlawn. You should know this by now… I (heart) opportunities to promote things happening in Woodlawn. You should be prepared for this now… … 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 »