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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 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 July 21st, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Larry hearts McCrary: Highlights from the Dome Groundbreaking

Larry hearts McCrary: Highlights from the Dome Groundbreaking

You say you missed the domed stadium groundbreaking ceremony!?! No you didn’t…we have pictures and video below. You’re welcome.

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Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Katopodis Found Guilty On All Counts

Katopodis Found Guilty On All Counts

Former Birmingham City Councilor and Jefferson County Commissioner John Katopodis was convicted today on federal fraud charges relating to his involvement with a local charity, Computer Help for Kids.

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Posted on March 14th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Local Dish tasting: Tea time

Local Dish tasting: Tea time

Birmingham Weekly and Whole Foods present a tasting of tea and tea-time snacks on Monday, March 16.

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Posted on March 12th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Commission considers prep work for rate hike

Commission considers prep work for rate hike

On Tuesday the Jefferson County Commission will consider a resolution that would take the county a step closer to raising rates and creating new fees that would raise revenue for the debt-ridden sewer system.

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Posted on March 5th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

The Well and The Mine wins big

The Well and The Mine wins big

Birmingham writer Gin Phillips earns Discover Award from Barnes & Noble

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Posted on March 2nd, 2009 by Glenny Brock

B-I-N-G-O for BAO

B-I-N-G-O for BAO

Monday marks the monthly game at Birmingham AIDS Outreach

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Posted on February 27th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Kind of Blue Note

Kind of Blue Note

Legendary label celebrates 70 years of jazz music with a touring tribute

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Posted on February 25th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Wright Reading at the UAB Writers’ Series

Wright Reading at the UAB Writers’ Series

C.D. Wright performs her poetry at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at UAB Hulsey Hall

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Posted on February 23rd, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Possible CAP expansion

Possible CAP expansion

Downtown safety patrol could soon cover more ground

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Posted on February 22nd, 2009 by Glenny Brock

The Seasoned Performers present Don Juan in Hell

The Seasoned Performers present Don Juan in Hell

A concert reading on Sunday, Feb. 22

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Posted on February 20th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Improv comedy from Extemporaneous Theatre Company

Improv comedy from Extemporaneous Theatre Company

Three performances of unscripted funny

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Posted on February 18th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Red Mountain Reading Series

Red Mountain Reading Series

Poets Jim Murphy, Tina Harris and Mary Kaiser read on the Jeff State campus on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

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Posted on February 16th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Images from the Great Space Observatories

Images from the Great Space Observatories

Stargazing so good, you could call it astro-porn.

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Posted on February 12th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

A Seat at the Table, Director’s Cut

A Seat at the Table, Director’s Cut

You love listening to The Roundtable on WJOX 94.5. You enjoyed reading about them in this week’s Weekly. But deep down, don’t you want more…more words, more pictures? Well, today’s your lucky day!

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Posted on February 3rd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Collins threatens to kick out columnist for asking question

Collins threatens to kick out columnist for asking question

Bettye Fine Collins threatened to have Birmingham Weekly columnist Kyle Whitmire escorted from the building after Whitmire asked her if she stood by a statement she made a week earlier.

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Posted on January 29th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

New exhibit of Cuban art

New exhibit of Cuban art

Litebox Gallery shows “Cuba Inside-Out”

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Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Glenny Brock

Nanci Kincaid at the Alabama Booksmith

Nanci Kincaid at the Alabama Booksmith

EAT, DRINK & BE FROM MISSISSIPPI: That\’92s the title of Nanci Kincaid\’92s novel about a [...]

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Posted on January 26th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Street conversion conversations

Street conversion conversations

One-way streets in downtown Birmingham may be converted to two-way streets

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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 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day 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 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day 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