Category: Culture
Reimagined Park to Open Nature to All on Birmingham’s East Side
East Side Park is being transformed by Jefferson County Greenways into a regional destination with an award-winning universally accessible design.
Real Life Heroes Descend on Central Alabama for World Police & Fire Games
Eight thousand first responders from nearly 80 countries are participating in the 10-day sports competition that begins Friday at the BJCC.
Stage Set for Bartow Arena Renovation
A $14.6 million renovation planned would include expanding the entrance lobby, making concourse improvements, replacing seats, and adding club-level lounge and club-level seating.
Events Added to 15th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week
An art exhibit honoring Frank Stitt is among the new events being planned for this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week.
Flipping the Page: East Lake Library Reopens After Being Closed for Years
Residents of the East Lake Community became reacquainted with an old friend Monday morning as the library branch at Oporto-Madrid Boulevard and Division Avenue reopened after being closed for about four years.
City Asks Residents for Thoughts on Civil Rights Corridor
The city has set up several days of meetings and an online survey to get comments on plans for improvements to the route stretching from downtown westward through Smithfield and Graymont.
ADA Upgrades Mean More Is in Store for Birmingham’s Rickwood Field
Making improvements to the historic ballpark will help pull in even higher-profile events, supporters say.
The Architect of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee Dies at 80
Samuel H. Frazier’s passion for historic preservation and urban renewal shaped the Birmingham landscape.
Spacious Seating, VIP Treatment to Greet Visitors and Entertainers at New Downtown Venue
BJCC and Live Nation execs gave media a sneak peek of the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater downtown, which is opening in June.
Federal Arts Funding Cuts Hamper Birmingham-Area Events, Programs
At least two Birmingham-area nonprofits have lost funding with cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts, a third’s grant is under review and arts community leaders expect a trickle-down effect that could reach a host of programs and events.
