Birmingham-born author explores city’s civil rights legacy in new book
Birmingham’s national image is still shaped almost exclusively by a collective memory of the violence that occurred here in the early 1960s at the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. That violence is captured in the oft-seen newsreels and black and white photos of such events as the deadly bombing of the 16th Street Baptist…
‘World-class’ Sidewalk Film Festival returns to Birmingham
The Sidewalk Film Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, returned to downtown Birmingham last night and runs through Sunday, Aug. 27 with about 300 films, including features, documentaries, shorts and animation. The event, which typically draws about 15,000 movie lovers to the Theatre District, will be held at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema…
Enjoy the flash and bang of fireworks at Thunder on the Mountain July 4
It’s no secret that Americans love fireworks, including large public displays on special occasions, such as New Year’s Eve and Independence Day. Scientists who’ve studied the appeal of fireworks say they trigger some powerful responses deep in our brains. Daniel Glaser, a neuroscientist and science educator in the U.K., told Popular Science in 2020 that…
‘Get groovy’ for Pride Month at Funky Food Truck Festival in Avondale
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the United States, and AIDs Alabama helps kick off the festivities in Birmingham with its annual Funky Food Truck Festival fundraiser, to be held at Cahaba Brewing Company in Avondale on Saturday, June 3, from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees can sample food from some of the best…
Earthbound’s Earthfest (April 29) to celebrate Earth Month, benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper
Earth Month, celebrated each April around the world, is a time to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our environment. Such efforts are especially important given the growing threat posed by climate change. Earth Month typically climaxes on Earth Day, which began in the U.S. in 1970 and is celebrated on April 22. But…
UAB MUSE Conference offers info and inspiration to working musicians March 9-10
It can be a real struggle for musicians to start, build and sustain their careers. However, musicians in the Birmingham area in search of much-needed information and inspiration can find both at The MUSE Conference, a free event to be held at The University of Alabama at Birmingham on Thursday, March 9, and Friday, March…
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