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Eastwood Mall: Iconic 1960s Shopping Destination in Birmingham, AL
Eastwood Mall opened on August 25, 1960, in Birmingham, Alabama. It was located between Montclair Road and Crestwood Boulevard, adjacent to I-20. When it opened, it was the second enclosed shopping mall in the Southeastern United States, following North Carolina’s Charlottetown Mall, which had opened in October 1959. The...
Birmingham Zoo offering admission discounts for final 2 weekends of July
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the final two weekends in July, the Birmingham Zoo is hosting “Summer’s Last Roar Weekends,” an event that offers discount admission prices to the public before kids have to go back to school. The discount admission of $12.95 will be offered to...
7 new + coming soon businesses in the Birmingham area, including a new downtown seafood restaurant
Summer is flying by, and every week brings a new round of businesses and upcoming projects to look forward to. From a new locally-owned café in Montevallo to a popular pizzeria coming soon to the Uptown District, read on for who’s opening their doors around Birmingham. Openings. 1....
Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Consignment Sales :: Fall 2024
It’s almost fall and that means consignment sales will be here soon! This is your chance to get rid of clothes your kids have outgrown and make some money or score some sweet deals buying second-hand items. I’ve been consigning and shopping consignment sales for over ten years. While the options for my teenage son are practically gone, I’ve still got several more shopping years for my daughter! So, without further ado, h.
Mannheim Steamroller's 2024 Christmas tour coming to Birmingham
Mannheim Steamroller's 2024 Christmas Tour includes a stop in Birmingham at the BJCC Concert Hall on December 26, 2024. The show will feature classic Christmas hits from the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums plus multimedia effects with 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments. Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim...
Luxury sportswear store opens at Summit
Luxury sportswear and lifestyle brand Peter Millar opened its first Alabama location at the Summit this past Wednesday. Based in Raleigh, N.C., Peter Millar has developed a solid reputation in Birmingham with items for sale in other local stores and golf course pro shops. However, the new store promises to bring the whole Peter Millar experience to shoppers while deepening the company’s ties to the metro area.
How to enjoy Alabama’s upcoming restaurant weeks
The restaurant business hits the doldrums as the summer months wane, especially in the weeks before school. To feed that need, organizers around the state are planning events through August to promote eating places in Auburn, Birmingham, Huntsville, and elsewhere in the Yellowhammer State. Whether it’s a progressive sampling tour...
Get to Know Emely Diaz of Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Emely Diaz is a hostess at Sol Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Vestavia Hills. A: Since I was like 15, a freshman in high school, and I am now a senior in college. A: UAB. This fall will be my last semester, and then I graduate. Q: What do you hope...
The Stews prep for weekend show at Avondale Brewing Company
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Indie rock band The Stews will showcase their sophomore album at Avondale Brewing Company this Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the show slated to start at 6 p.m. Supper Club and Certainly So will open for the band. Tickets are still available online for $25 each. The group formed […]
Curry Corner celebrates opening in English Village with ribbon cutting
Curry Corner is celebrating their opening of an English Village location with a ribbon cutting on July 29. The restaurant will be located at the site of the former Chester’s Test Kitchen in front of the statue of Civitas at 2037 Cahaba Rd. According to its owner, longtime local...
Baby carrots may be the secret to beautiful skin, study reveals
CHICAGO — Make sure to grab an extra helping of carrots for dinner. New research finds that carrots aren’t just good for vision, they also do wonders for the skin. Study authors say that even a few helpings of baby carrots each week is enough to make a difference!
Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.
Get to Know: Carol Song of Sakana Sushi Bar & Grill
Carol Song is a co-owner and manager at Sakana Sushi Bar & Grill, which opened in the Hoover Court shopping center in February, and owner of the Seafood King in Homewood, which opened five years ago. Q: How do you manage two different restaurants?. A: I find really good employees...
Hueytown woman's summer vacation interrupted with delayed flights after Friday's internet outage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The results of a software update from a cyber security company that shut down a large part of the world on Friday are still being felt. The issue itself is fixed, but some people are still stuck at airports across the country while airlines work to get back on track.
Alabama News Center — Advocate, singer Jada Cato talks about why she loves Birmingham, Alabama
In country music, Jada Cato stands out as a distinctive and powerful voice. For her, storytelling is at the heart of everything she creates, elevating her music from good songs to emotional journeys. Cato came to Birmingham to attend Birmingham-Southern College and stayed. She earned her degree in theater and...
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