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If ever there was a person in the Birmingham culinary community who could be called an icon, it surely is Frank Stitt. Eater.com recently wrote extensively about Stitt’s influence on Birmingham dining. The article delves into the chef’s study of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley where his fascination with food began. He spent […]

Now through June 13, fans of edgy theater can edge a little closer with “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Virginia Samford Theatre. For the uninitiated, the play revolves around a fictional rock band called The Angry Inch. They are fronted by an East German transgender singer, Hedwig, who is there to tell us her […]

June is busting out in classic movies at the beautiful and historic Alabama Theatre this year. Here’s the schedule: June 12 – “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” June 14 – “Roman Holiday” June 19 – “Ghostbusters” June 21 – “To Kill a Mockingbird” June 26 – “The Big Lebowski” June 28 – “South Pacific” […]

As it turns out, studying genealogy wasn’t just a passing fad after all. The fascination with family has grown stronger with each generation. Knowing that no family should be without a tree, the Birmingham Public Library-Central Branch offers year-round classes to introduce neophytes to genealogical research. Classes are offered one Tuesday morning and one Sunday […]

Keep your eyes peeled for the arrival of The Pretender October 14 at the Alabama Theatre. Yes, Jackson Browne is scheduled to step into the Birmingham spotlight with openers Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, veterans of Levon Helm’s band. Browne, who will perform with his full band, is on tour promoting his 2014 record, “Standing […]

Congratulations go out from Birmingham to Yalonda Hockaday of Elizabeth, NC, the winner of the 2015 “Reunion to Remember” giveaway. The CVB-sponsored contest, valued at $10,000, includes 20 rooms for two nights at the Embassy Suites-Birmingham, a barbecue feast catered by Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q, beverages provided by Birmingham Coca-Cola, and t-shirts for the […]

The show has been around awhile, but then haven’t we all? “Menopause The Musical” comes to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Theater for three shows only June 12 and 13. Now celebrating 14 years of female empowerment, the production brings musical merriment to hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles and weight gain. If you can’t laugh at […]

This Southern city is basking in the national culinary spotlight. Great meeting memories are often made in the restaurants of the host city. If there’s one activity that pleases delegates, it’s a good meal. And if there’s one city that ensures a great meal, it’s Birmingham. “Birmingham? Yes, Birmingham. The breakout market…hit high marks for […]

The Tourism Department kicks of National Tourism Week with a visit to the Cleburne Welcome Center to bring state personnel up to speed on Birmingham goings-on. In mid-May, the department will partner with the Alabama Tourism Department on the Brand USA Mega FAM. The FAM is designed to introduce international tour operators and journalists to […]

Civil Rights Institute Juneteenth festival set The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will have its 20th Juneteenth Culture Festival on June 6 at historic Kelly Ingram Park. The institute is commemorating the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States. The family-oriented event is free and will include music, contests, […]