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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 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 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 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 July 2nd, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Asian art galleries reopen at the Birmingham Museum of Art

Asian art galleries reopen at the Birmingham Museum of Art

“The wind brings, through scattered clouds, the sound of laughter.”
This aphorism appears in fine black [...]

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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Glenny Brock

AIGA Birmingham presents Hatch Show Print pro

AIGA Birmingham presents Hatch Show Print pro

“Advertising without posters is like fishing without worms.” That’s the longstanding motto of Hatch Show Print , one [...]

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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Rivers revealed – Alabama Waterways exhibit at Lite Box Gallery

Rivers revealed – Alabama Waterways exhibit at Lite Box Gallery

Alabama has 77,000 miles of streams and rivers that are distinguished by a greater diversity [...]

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Posted on April 16th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Studio By the Tracks goes green

Studio By the Tracks goes green

The staff of Studio By the Tracks decided to title the spring gallery show “Reduced, [...]

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Posted on April 6th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Photo exhibit reveals unseen Alabamians

Photo exhibit reveals unseen Alabamians

The familiarity of the faces that fill each frame in “Just Down the Road” accounts for most of what makes this photo exhibit so engaging. Comprised of more than two dozen pictures taken in Jefferson and Walker County, the show — which opens on Tuesday, April 7, at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute — is a documentary project with the feel of a family album.

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Posted on March 6th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Lite Box gallery talk and wine tasting

“Cuba Inside-Out” concludes with a special tasting of Argentinian wines

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Posted on January 10th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Mad screed for a young writer

Mad screed for a young writer

Write every day. That’s the bloody edge. Do it. Do it. Either you do it or you don’t.

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Posted on January 9th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Art openings: Jennifer Hunt and UAB V.A.G.

There are two terrific openings tonight \’97 one in Southside and one in the suburbs.\
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At [...]

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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

About “the f words”

It was a happy coincidence that when \’93the f words\’94 opened at Space One Eleven [...]

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Posted on November 2nd, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Celebrating Day of the Dead

Celebrating Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos at Bare Hands Gallery

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Posted on October 29th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

The photography of Andrew Thomas Clifton

The photography of Andrew Thomas Clifton

\’93SEEN,\’94 the photo feature that appears on pages 2 or 3 of every issue of [...]

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Posted on October 3rd, 2008 by Carey Norris

Horror Movie a Day: Oct. 1-3 – The Haunting, The Thing, Suspiria

Halloween is coming soon, and in honor of the holiday I\’92ll be suggesting a horror [...]

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Posted on May 11th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Hats off to BAO

Hats off to BAO

Nearly two dozen hats made by members of the Mystic Krewe of Apollo Birmingham will serve as centerpieces at the annual BAO Arty Party, scheduled for Sunday, May 18.

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Posted on April 13th, 2008 by Madison Underwood

CONSUME THIS: Exhibition at Century Plaza reinvents the mall as art space

Malls are dying, but Rachel Higgins has a better idea, and she’s calling it EVERYTHING MUST GO.

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Posted on March 22nd, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Etsy & Artie!

In terms of participating in internet commerce, I’m something of a Luddite. I have only [...]

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 2 days ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 2 days ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 2 days ago
  • Presser over. 2 days ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 2 days ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 2 days ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 2 days ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 2 days ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 2 days ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 2 days ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 2 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society