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The GBCVB, in partnership with the SEC, KnightEady, BJCC and City of Birmingham is proud to have successfully bid to bring future NCAA Championships to the Greater Birmingham Region! The Birmingham CrossPlex will serve as home for the 2027 Division II Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Finals, hosted by the University of Montevallo, and Legacy […]

Original article by Eric Velasco for Birmingham Watch This year marked a rare occurrence. No metro Birmingham chef or restaurant made the finalist list for a James Beard Award, the most prestigious plaudits in the American food-service industry. Local chefs and eateries have earned nominations or won outright in 22 of the past 27 Beard […]

Red Bull pro skaters will join amateurs to compete for cash prizes in an Olympic-sized bowl competition and jam session. WHAT: City Walk Skatepark will transform into the ultimate bowl skating competition for the first ever Red Bull Bowl-B-Que. Amateur riders from across the country will be competing for an array of cash prizes. The […]

The Squad’s fourth season in Greater Birmingham tips off at Legacy Arena at the BJCC this November. Season tickets available now!

Season starts in November, featuring CHICAGO, ANNIE, SIX, LES MISERABLES, BETTLEJUICE, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, and now including THE ILLUSIONISTS – Magic of the Holidays and RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles BIRMINGHAM, AL ― The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to announce a new Season Add-On production for the 24–25 BROADWAY […]

HOOVER, Alabama (August 22, 2024)—–The Southeastern Conference, along with the City of Hoover and the Public Park and Recreation Board of the City of Hoover, announced Thursday an agreement to hold the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium through at least 2028. The agreement allows the SEC the option of exercising additional extensions to […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 15, 2024) – The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB), in collaboration with the Birmingham-based organization Cheeriodicals, delivered 160 care packages to patients at a local children’s hospital during this year’s American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio. Held each August, the ASAE Annual Meeting […]

Original article by Pat Byington for Bham Now Capella Pizzeria is moving into the former Your Pie location within the Uptown retail development at the BJCC. A family-owned pizzeria, Capella specializes in authentic custom wood-fired pizza from Italy. This will be the pizza joint’s third location in the Birmingham metro area. Click here to read the […]

The Sage is open now and ready to host your next big event BIRMINGHAM, AL – July 22, 2024 – The owners of Melt proudly announce the grand opening of a new event space located in the historic architectural heritage building at Pepper Place. This new venue seamlessly blends the eclectic charm of the Magic City […]

Original article by Nathan Watson for Bham Now Great news for Birmingham! The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) announced that it has been ranked among the top arenas in the world by Pollstar, a publication focused on the entertainment and live music industry. Click here for the full article to see where the BJCC landed on […]