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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

FRIDAY, NOV. 20

FRIDAY, NOV. 20

GREEK MYTHOLOGY FOR THE MODERN AGE: Eurydice will be performed Nov. 18-21 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center.

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

SATURDAY, NOV. 21

SATURDAY, NOV. 21

REQUIEM FOR A SCHEME: The featured composition at Saturday’s Alabama Symphony Orchestra performance, Mozart’s Requiem, has quite a troubled history.

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

BLAZE THE TRAIL: Every year, Southeastern Outings does a big favor for Birmingham families — the group leads a hike on the Vulcan Trail

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

MONDAY, NOV. 23

MONDAY, NOV. 23

FOX TROT: Singer/songwriter and Fleet Foxes member J. Tillman will perform at Bottletree on Monday.

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

STEEL CANS FOR THE IRON BOWL: Embarrass your cross-state rival and help the needy with a Iron Bowl-themed food drive.

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

LOCAL ACTS DONE GOOD: Check out Helen Gassenheimer or Michael Warren, both Magic City natives, at Bottletree or Zydeco.

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

THURSDAY, NOV. 26

THURSDAY, NOV. 26

RUNNING CAN BUILD UP AN APPETITE: That’s right, it’s time to run 10 K for Turkey Day, and also to cure childhood cancer.

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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Buckelew sentenced to three years probation

Buckelew sentenced to three years probation

Former Jefferson County commissioner must pay $20,000 and do community service.

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Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Emory Anthony campaign kickoff

Emory Anthony campaign kickoff

Birmingham lawyer Emory Anthony entered the race for mayor. Anthony has sought the office twice before.

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

The Trial and Tribulation of Larry Langford

The Trial and Tribulation of Larry Langford

Throughout the trial, many fingers pointed at Larry Langford, but few witnesses accepted blame.

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Weekly Staff

The magical adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are

The magical adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are

Spike Jonze’s WTWTA may be the most honest film ever made about the wildness of childhood.

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Posted on October 18th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Larry Langford on Trial

Larry Langford on Trial

Everyone knew this would happen. Larry Langford’s day in court has arrived. No one knows for sure what will happen next. Get all your trial coverage right here.

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Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

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Posted on October 8th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Menu of Menus Readers’ Poll Winners

Menu of Menus Readers’ Poll Winners

The results of our 2009-2010 readers’ poll, including your picks for best chef, best restaurant, best new restaurant and more!

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Posted on October 1st, 2009 by Weekly Staff

How the Birmingham Charter could change the world

How the Birmingham Charter could change the world

Once again, Birmingham may be at the center of a revolution — a green one. Find out how the Birmingham Charter could build a sustainable future.

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Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Ruffner offers members Tree Top sneak peak

Ruffner offers members Tree Top sneak peak

Ruffner Mountain is inviting members to sneak peek of new Tree Top Visitors Center

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Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Anniston Mayor starts TV talk show

Anniston Mayor Gene Robinson and Councilor John Spain have begun their own public access TV [...]

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Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Minimum wage, it ain’t

When you hear ‘$250-per-hour,’ what comes to mind? Lawyers? Call girls? How about public relations? [...]

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Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

New, stricter ozone laws on the way?

New, stricter ozone laws on the way?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Sept. 16 that it plans to consider changes to current ozone pollution standards.

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Posted on September 20th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Rep. John Lewis speaks to Equality Ala.

His message: Don’t wait for equality and justice to come to you. Lewis has been [...]

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  • FRIDAY, NOV. 20

    FRIDAY, NOV. 20

    GREEK MYTHOLOGY FOR THE MODERN AGE: To review: Eurydice was ...

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    SATURDAY, NOV. 21

    REQUIEM FOR A SCHEME: The featured composition at Saturday’s Alabama ...

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    SUNDAY, NOV. 22

    BLAZE THE TRAIL: Or, at the very least, help trim ...

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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

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Political commentary plus a recipe for sweet potato pie.

Film

2012 blows up the world real good

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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