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Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements to Celebrate Birmingham’s Industrial Heritage and Innovation

May 8, 2026

The Symphony of Elements Foundation will present Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark This free, family-friendly event brings together art, science, music, and history to celebrate Birmingham’s industrial legacy and its continued influence on creativity and … [Read more...]

Picture of the Week

March 19, 2026

Veteran photographer Brit Huckabay captured the emptiness of soon to be demolished Brookwood Village Mall, a once vibrant shopping and dining hub. … [Read more...]

Accordion Master Jim Rommel in concert at Brookwood Baptist Church

March 19, 2026

Jim Rommel is a professional accordionist and singer who dazzles audiences with his excellent musicianship and dynamic entertainment style. The Dallas based musician will give a FREE Concert on Saturday April 11, at 2:00 p.m.The Alabama Accordion Association (AAA) sponsors annual Concerts to showcase the power and versatility of the instrument. Jim's repertoire covers … [Read more...]

Highway 280 Mural Inspires Statewide Fundraising Effort for Vulnerable Children

March 19, 2026

A once-faded retaining wall along one of Alabama’s busiest highways has been transformed into a vibrant public mural—and the inspiration for a new community campaign supporting vulnerable children and families.Embrace Alabama Kids has completed a large-scale mural along U.S. 280 near Overton Road in Mountain Brook and launched a 28-day digital giving campaign called “Turn … [Read more...]

Anthony Crawford with Savana Lee at Workplay Theatre March 27th

March 19, 2026

On Friday March 27th Birmingham native Anthony Crawford will perform at Workplay with his musical partner and wife Savana Lee. Crawford is a veteran songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for performing more than 300 shows with Neil Young, touring and recording with Young’s bands including the Shocking Pinks, the International Harvesters, and the Electric Band, and … [Read more...]

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