This week’s cover image is based on a British poster created at the outbreak of World War II.
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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.
Read the rest of this entry »An exhibition of heartbreak
On Saturday, Oct. 24, Omni Studio will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind “rejects gallery” when [...]
Read the rest of this entry »First taste of Dodiyós
Early exploration of the extensive Pan-Mediterranean menu at George Sarris’ new restaurant.
Read the rest of this entry »Fiesta celebrates Alabama’s Hispanic culture
More than a Mexican festival, Fiesta showcases the culture of nearly 20 Latin American countries.
Read the rest of this entry »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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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.
Read the rest of this entry »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.
Read the rest of this entry »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.
Read the rest of this entry »A preview of Equality Weekend 2009
Equality Alabama hosts keynote speaker Rep. John Lewis for Equality Weekend 2009.
Read the rest of this entry »Artwalk A-to-Z
With more than 100 artists in 50 downtown venues, Birmingham never feels more like an actual city than during Artwalk.
Read the rest of this entry »Let the Games Begin at Studio By the Tracks
Attention football fans: The fall exhibition at Studio By the Tracks has a sports theme!
Read the rest of this entry »The Birmingham Tapes on CD
No question, the highlight of my Monday was the receipt of an advance copy of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Birmingham Museum of Art opens African-American art gallery
Time was, Tuesday was “Negro day” at the Birmingham Museum of Art — Wednesday to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »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 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »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, [...]
20 questions for comedian Scott James Meyer
The biggest surprise in the results of a Google search for Scott James Meyer is [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Pass 4 Paws tailgating cook-off
On Sunday, Aug. 9, Dave’s Pub will host a tailgating cook-off and Fantasy Football event [...]
Read the rest of this entry »“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 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Sworn Enemies CD Release party at Bottletree
The idea of a tater famine doesn’t sound pretty, but the sound of Tater Famine, the [...]
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