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.

Annette Gordon-Reed has never been to Alabama, but her first visit is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, when she will read from and discuss her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Hemingses of Monticello: A

Visual Arts

An exhibition of heartbreak

By Glenny Brock

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Omni Studio will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind "rejects gallery" when the Birmingham chapter of AIGA hosts a one-night exhibition of declined design. “Salon Des Refuses: An

Local Dish

First taste of Dodiyós

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

By Glenny Brock

The soft opening of Dodiyós was anything but — on Thursday night, Oct. 15, George Sarris' newest restaurant was bustling, with most, if not all, of the eatery's 300 seats filled. Located on the former

Fiesta celebrates Alabama’s Hispanic culture

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

By Glenny Brock

Fiesta is not a Mexican festival. It’s a Hispanic festival. If you don’t know the difference, then the six hours of music, storytelling, dancing, drinking, eating and general revelry scheduled for thi

Local Dish

Taj India hosts annual Deepawali celebration

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

By Glenny Brock

I think I look forward to Birmingham’s October food festivals the way that kids look forward to Halloween candy. About this time every year, after the delectable pleasure of the Middle Eastern food fe

Visual Arts

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.

By Glenny Brock

One morning last week I was getting my fix at Urban Standard when I had one of those experiences that's only possible in a town the size of Birmingham. Right before I ordered my coffee, I picked up

Local Dish

Food dialogue and a FRESH film screening

Birmingham-Southern's

By Glenny Brock

Maybe you missed the multiple screenings of Food, Inc. at Bottletree over Labor Day weekend. That’s a shame. The documentary is a sort of adaptation of Michael Pollan’s powerful book, The Omnivore’s D

News & Views

A preview of Equality Weekend 2009

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

By Glenny Brock

For the last seven years, a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization called Equality Alabama has sponsored an event called the Day of Equality. Comprised of a daylong workshop and an awards gala, the a

Visual Arts

Artwalk A-to-Z

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

By Glenny Brock

Birmingham never feels more like an actual city than during Artwalk. For 48 hours, residences, retail shops, eateries and even office buildings are transformed into galleries and performance spaces, a

Visual Arts

Let the Games Begin at Studio By the Tracks

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

By Glenny Brock

Founded in 1989, Studio by the Tracks (SBTT) is a nonprofit organization with a mission of providing free art classes to troubled children and to adults with autism, Asperger's or mental illness. The