‘World-class’ Sidewalk Film Festival returns to Birmingham

‘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

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…

Earthbound’s Earthfest (April 29) to celebrate Earth Month, benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper

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…

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