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GLOW WILD RETURNS TO BIRMIGHAM ZOO ON NOV 21 AND FETURES RESTORED PROTECTIVE CAROUSEL PLUS MORE THAN A MILLION LIGHTS

Presented by CHASE, with support from Baptist Health, the holiday lantern festival transforms the Birmingham Zoo into a mile-long winter wonderland through January 3. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 10, 2026) – The Birmingham Zoo is getting ready to shine bright this holiday season as Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration returns Saturday, November 21, bringing more than one million lights, hundreds of handcrafted lanterns, and an unforgettable holiday experience for guests of all ages. Presented by CHASE with support from Baptist Health, Glow Wild will illuminate your Birmingham Zoo on select nights through January 3, 2027, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This year, Glow Wild has the newly restored Protective Carousel featuring endangered species as a highlight. The Red Diamond Express trains are always a guest favorite, as well.

Birmingham, AL · 21h
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SoulGrown

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Made for the holidays: The Son of a Butcher Direct sends Birmingham’s best to your table

With five curated gift boxes and nationwide shipping, the Birmingham-born butcher shop is making it easier to share restaurant-quality meats and seafood this holiday season.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

The Trussville Tribune

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Trussville Parks & Rec to debut First Annual Cahaba River Classic on Nov. 21

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — The Trussville Parks & Recreation’s (TPR) Cross Country program will kick off its first annual Cahaba River Classic on Nov. 21. “Along the trails and through the spirit of our community, athletes will compete, friendships will grow, and memories will be made,” said an announcement from TPR. “This isn’t just a race. […]

Trussville, AL · 1d

Bham Now

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Birmingham’s High Dive HiFi Lounge named 2026 Best New Restaurant in Alabama

We’re no strangers here at Bham Now when it comes to celebrating new restaurants opening in the Greater Birmingham Area. We’ve had several openings in the last year that have been impactful on Birmingham’s dining scene, but a staff favorite remains High Dive HiFi Lounge in Birmingham’s Lakeview District.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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AL.com

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Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Black Farmers Bring Groceries Back to Birmingham After Nearly 70 Years

For nearly 70 years, families in Birmingham's Fountain Heights neighborhood had to leave home just to buy a bag of groceries. As of Saturday, November 7, 2026, they don't have to anymore — and the people who fixed the problem are the same ones who grow the food. Fountain...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Alabama's 42

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Longtime Alabama restaurant remains open and undergoing renovations after kitchen fire

IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Employees of Golden Rule BBQ and Grill in Irondale said they are working to get back on their feet following a kitchen fire last month.   Former Managing Partner Sammy Derzis said the restaurant is undergoing renovations due to the fire, but they are still serving customers from their food truck […]

Irondale, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Column: A lesson in thick skin, courtesy of the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

I learned something about public criticism at the Florida-Georgia game Saturday. And, no, it had nothing to do with football. It had to do with the importance of having a thick skin. My dad and I made the trip to Atlanta to watch the Bulldogs take on the Gators at...

Athens, GA · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map

When Taylor Hunnicutt took a waitressing job at a blues juke joint near the University of Montevallo, she wasn’t exactly planning her future in music. She was a college student carrying plates who happened to make friends with the musicians coming through to play. Then one night, they invited her to sit in. “It was […] The post Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 3d

The Daily South

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The Sweetest Tradition Every Old-House Owner Should Start

Old houses famously come with plenty of quirks: floors that creak and ceilings that slope; layouts that weren’t necessarily designed for how we live now; and wiring that could make an electrician cuss. But for all those minor inconveniences, there’s a depth of character that’s hard to replicate in something new. When Mazie Bryant began house-hunting for her first home in Birmingham, Alabama, this kind of soulfulness ranked at the top of her wishlist. “I really wanted something with a little more historic charm that I could put some energy and effort into maintaining and being a part of its history,” she says. This year, that means throwing a party to honor its 100th birthday.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Magical Marketplace returns to Vestavia Hills Methodist Church for holiday shopping

Vestavia Hills Methodist Church will host its annual Magical Marketplace on Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, in Tyson Hall and Fellowship Hall. The two-day makers market will feature locally handcrafted gifts, treats and other holiday finds for friends, family, teachers and others on shoppers' Christmas lists. A VIP...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

The Birmingham Free Press

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UAB Theatre Opens ‘Cabaret’ Wednesday at Alys Stephens Center

BIRMINGHAM — UAB Theatre opens “Cabaret” on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sirote Theatre in the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Performances run at 7:30 p.m.... The post UAB Theatre Opens ‘Cabaret’ Wednesday at Alys Stephens Center appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Village Living

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Mountain Brook Art Association holiday show moves to new venue

The Mountain Brook Art Association will host its Holiday Small Works Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. The annual show focuses on original two-dimensional artwork sized for gift giving and home display. Participating artists may...

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

AL.com

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Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, serving BBQ again: ‘We’re still kicking’

After several weeks of inactivity, Irondale’s Golden Rule Bar-B-Q is back to serving sandwiches. On Thursday, the restaurant’s long-time General Manager Sammy Derzis provided an update on social media. Golden Rule began selling sandwiches and beverages from a food truck. “We’re out in the parking lot with the...

Irondale, AL · 4d

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 4d

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After nearly 70 years, Birmingham's Fountain Heights is getting a grocery store of its own

For generations, getting groceries in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has meant traveling outside the community to find fresh food. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative will open the We All Eat Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a neighborhood grocery store to Fountain Heights for the first time in nearly 70 years.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

AL.com

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Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 4d