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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...
6 burger spots in Alabama you’ll want to sink your teeth into this summer
When I think of summer foods, the first things that spring to mind are burgers and fries. With July in full swing, now is the perfect time to embrace the sizzling summer staple. We grilled our writers about the best burger spots in Alabama and compiled a list of six...
Birmingham Zoo slashes July weekend prices for 'Summer's Last Roar' event
The Birmingham Zoo is offering a discounted admission price for the last two weekends in July. During the zoo's 'Summer's Last Roar: Pay and Play Like a Kid!' event, all visitors will pay $12.95 for entry July 20-21 and July 27-28. From seeing the new baby animals (Mopane “Mo-Paw-Nee” the...
10 Birmingham fried chicken + wing spots you need to try
I get a craving for Birmingham fried chicken about once a week, so this guide is a dream to make. Chicken is a big business in The Magic City and we take it seriously. Keep reading for 10 local spots to get your fried chicken and wing fix. Yo’ Mama’s...
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
Sidewalk Film Festival 2024 lineup announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – The Sidewalk Film Festival’s full lineup was announced Friday, building anticipation for the 26th annual event. The festival will take place from Aug, 19 through 25, with the opening night events set for Aug. 23. The festival will be held in downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. During the weekend, over 200 […]
2 Birmingham Civil Rights sites to be nominated for World Heritage List
This week, the National Parks Service was authorized to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites across the country for the UNESCO World Heritage List. Two of those sites are located right here in The Magic City—read on to learn more about the nominated sites and...
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.
How to enjoy Alabama’s upcoming restaurant week celebrations
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...
Zach Bryan, Nate Bargatze help BJCC ticket sales rank among top arenas worldwide
Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex ranked among the 52 top arenas in the world in Pollstar’s 2024 Mid-Year Ranking by gross ticket sales, thanks to top-selling acts such as singer Zach Bryan and comedian Nate Bargatze. The top-grossing arena list is led by Sphere in Las Vegas,...
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!
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...
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...
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