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Header photo by Charity Rochelle for the New York Times. An exhibit at Temple Beth El, an historic synagogue in Birmingham, Ala., argues that listening to people who stay on the periphery can deepen our understanding of the past, and the present. Please find the full story about the powerful new civil rights exhibit, written […]

Original article written by Roger Sands for Forbes Offering an eclectic mix of urban sophistication and leisurely activities, the Uptown Birmingham District is a bustling area known for its entertainment, dining and shopping options, featuring diverse restaurants and boutiques. Uptown is a district that anchors the northern end of downtown. Adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) […]

Original article by Mary Colurso at AL.com Folks who love Adios, a bar in downtown Birmingham, know this is where you’ll find outstanding margaritas, mojitos, negronis, martinis and other craft cocktails. The rest of the country is catching on, too, via some high-profile recognition from the Spirited Awards. Adios, 2218 First Ave. North, recently was named as […]

Original story by Greg Garrison for AL.com The Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Authority drew 212,000 and set attendance records for the best March ever, BJCC Executive Director and CEO Tad Snider announced today. That included 61 events over the month, highlighted by back-to-back sold-out concerts by country singer Zach Bryan at Legacy Arena and monster […]

Alabama Resident Lottery Launched for MLB at Rickwood Field, A Tribute to the Negro Leagues; Ticket Pre-Sale Open for MiLB at Rickwood Field, Between the Birmingham Barons and Montgomery Biscuits with General On-Sale Date April 23 Major League Baseball announced the launch of the ticketing process for the two primary MLB and MiLB games scheduled […]

Saturday morning’s at the Market will now stretch to 29th Street S to accommodate more options BIRMINGHAM, AL (Apr. 16, 2024) — The Market at Pepper Place officially kicked off its 25th season this past weekend. Each Saturday, Alabama farmers, food producers and makers bring truckloads of strawberries, asparagus and other seasonal produce, milk, eggs, […]

BIRMINGHAM, AL | April 16, 2024 – Uptown Birmingham is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Dillard’s Chophouse in The Westin Birmingham, scheduled for Monday, April 29th, 2024. The expansion into Birmingham marks an exciting milestone for Dillard’s Chophouse as it prepares to bring its signature fine dining experience to a new audience. Dillard’s Chophouse, known for its premium steak dishes, comprehensive […]

See you at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21! The GEICO 500 at TALLADEGA – Sunday, April 21 at 2:00pm – is a signature event on the NASCAR circuit that you won’t want to miss. Come for the world class racing, the up-close Garage Experience, and even an on-site a Walker […]

USA Fencing’s Super Youth Circuit and Regional Junior / Cadet Circuit is set for April 12-14 and will feature nearly 450 fencers from at least 15 different states. BIRMINGHAM , Ala. — The 2023-24 USA Fencing Super Youth Circuit and Regional Junior / Cadet Circuit will welcome fencing’s most talented youngsters as they pack up […]

Recently, the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted journalist Natalie Preddie and her father (pictured above) in Birmingham to experience the 60th commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement. Their trip was about immersing themselves in the culture, ??????? ?????????? in the history. In her words, they visited to “confront a painful history and find the Black […]