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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Talking turkey

Talking turkey

Local restaurants offer Thanksgiving specials

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Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Coverage: Keep Calm & Larry On

Coverage: Keep Calm & Larry On

This week’s cover image is based on a British poster created at the outbreak of World War II.

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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Annette Gordon-Reed and The Hemingses of Monticello

Annette Gordon-Reed and The Hemingses of Monticello

In THE HEMINGSES OF MONTICELLO, Annette Gordon-Reed presents the institution of slavery through the eyes of enslaved people.

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Glenny Brock

An exhibition of heartbreak

An exhibition of heartbreak

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Omni Studio will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind “rejects gallery” when [...]

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Posted on October 16th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

First taste of Dodiyós

First taste of Dodiyós

Early exploration of the extensive Pan-Mediterranean menu at George Sarris’ new restaurant.

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Posted on October 15th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Fiesta celebrates Alabama’s Hispanic culture

Fiesta celebrates Alabama’s Hispanic culture

More than a Mexican festival, Fiesta showcases the culture of nearly 20 Latin American countries.

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Posted on October 15th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Taj India hosts annual Deepawali celebration

Taj India hosts annual Deepawali celebration

Celebrating Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, has been a tradition at Taj India for 15 years.

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Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Literally thinking of Figuratively Speaking

Literally thinking of Figuratively Speaking

Pop-up gallery: On Oct. 9 & 10, Filament Artists Studio will become an exhibition space for just two days, featuring new paintings by Michael Swann, J. Calton Watters & Celeste Laborde.

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Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Sidewalk 2009: The Best of the Fest

Sidewalk 2009: The Best of the Fest

With nine venues located within Birmingham’s historic Theatre District (featuring the newly restored Alabama Theatre, a 2,200 seat movie palace built by Paramount in 1927), spontaneity and variety rule at Sidewalk.

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Posted on September 16th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Food dialogue and a FRESH film screening

Food dialogue and a FRESH film screening

Birmingham-Southern’s “Dialogue on Food,” scheduled for Sept. 22-24 on the BSC campus, will include a screening of the powerful documentary FRESH.

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Posted on September 13th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

A preview of Equality Weekend 2009

A preview of Equality Weekend 2009

Equality Alabama hosts keynote speaker Rep. John Lewis for Equality Weekend 2009.

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Posted on September 11th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Artwalk A-to-Z

Artwalk A-to-Z

With more than 100 artists in 50 downtown venues, Birmingham never feels more like an actual city than during Artwalk.

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Posted on September 10th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Let the Games Begin at Studio By the Tracks

Let the Games Begin at Studio By the Tracks

Attention football fans: The fall exhibition at Studio By the Tracks has a sports theme!

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Posted on August 31st, 2009 by Glenny Brock

The Birmingham Tapes on CD

The Birmingham Tapes on CD

No question, the highlight of my Monday was the receipt of an advance copy of [...]

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Posted on August 28th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Birmingham Museum of Art opens African-American art gallery

Birmingham Museum of Art opens African-American art gallery

Time was, Tuesday was “Negro day” at the Birmingham Museum of Art — Wednesday to [...]

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Posted on August 20th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Highlights of the 2009 Stokin’ the Fire BBQ & Music Festival

Highlights of the 2009 Stokin’ the Fire BBQ & Music Festival

“Because barbecue is connected so strongly to place, it has always inspired a certain amount [...]

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Posted on August 12th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

New public health scholarship honors the legacy of Billy R. Cox

New public health scholarship honors the legacy of Billy R. Cox

“Billy Cox was very front-burner.”
“Billy was a magnet.”
“Billy was a leader.”
“His finesse made everyone comfortable, [...]

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Posted on August 12th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

20 questions for comedian Scott James Meyer

20 questions for comedian Scott James Meyer

The biggest surprise in the results of a Google search for Scott James Meyer is [...]

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Posted on August 5th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Pass 4 Paws tailgating cook-off

Pass 4 Paws tailgating cook-off

On Sunday, Aug. 9, Dave’s Pub will host a tailgating cook-off and Fantasy Football event [...]

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Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Glenny Brock

“Freedom’s Sisters” highlights unsung heroines of the Civil Rights movement

“Freedom’s Sisters” highlights unsung heroines of the Civil Rights movement

Last fall, as part of the UAB Writers’ Series, Birmingham-born Sonia Sanchez gave a reading at the [...]

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Weekly Tweets

  • Can Jefferson County break the bank? The meaning of Jefferson County's suit against banking behemoth JPMorgan: http://bit.ly/2JfcKk #bham 1 day ago
  • @WadeOnTweets I don't see Dr. Davis on Twitter any time soon. We're plugging your blogging academy classes in next week's Weekly Picks btw. 1 day ago
  • Nice to see @bhamterminal 's @acnatta on Fox6 w BSC's Natalie Davis discussing #bham mayoral race. Video @WadeOnTweets: http://bit.ly/1o93gZ 2 days ago
  • @brightsides Thanks for comments on last week's cover. It was designed by Jeremy Markham (http://bit.ly/1l7Yx1). More: http://bit.ly/4bvRoK 2 days ago
  • Forest Perk Coffee opened today--new coffee shop on Clairmont (next to Piggly Wiggly). Just went by there--the coffee's good. Check it out. 2 days ago
  • Shout out to @DNicholAdams for her tweeting of the #bham mayoral forum tonight. She did a great job. Thanks for the live feed! 3 days ago
  • Also slated to appear: William Jason Sumner (?) & Jimmy Snow. No Smitherman or Hoyt? Election Dec. 8. Educate yourselves. We'll help. #bham 3 days ago
  • Mayoral forum information came from Delta Sigma Theta Alum association, who is putting on forum and was kind enough to call me back. #bham 3 days ago
  • William Bell, Patrick Cooper, Emory Anthony, Scott Douglas, Stephannie Huey, Jody Trautwein and others coming to #bham mayoral forum tonight 3 days ago
  • Don't forget there's a mayoral forum tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Huffman High, and a meet & greet Thursday at Highland Hotel, 5-7 p.m. #bham 4 days ago
  • I think if you count the fact that council started about 30 minutes late, this may be the quickest council meeting I've ever seen. #bham 4 days ago
  • Council meeting over except for old & new business. Hoyt says he is the fried turkey king, and will fry turkeys when done w/ politics #bham 4 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

Upon Further Review

Lane Kiffin’s (allegedly) lost boys

Lane Kiffin’s (allegedly) lost boys

Lane Kiffin’s players are undisciplined? You don’t say…

Column

Surviving the New Depression with sweet taters

Surviving the New Depression with sweet taters

Political commentary plus a recipe for sweet potato pie.

Film

2012 blows up the world real good

2012 blows up the world real good

2012 may be the hugest, craziest, most preposterous disaster film ever made

Small World Cartoons

Jobless Recovery

Jobless Recovery

Things are looking up for the economy! Or they’re not.

Suburban Legends

The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner

A classic from the Suburban Legends Vault