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Shannon Manthey was walking out of a Birmingham thrift store when she spotted a decorative sculpture of a magnolia flower and branch priced at $39.99. She recognized the work of Alabama artist Frank Fleming, who created Birmingham’s Storyteller Fountain and died in 2018. “I knew it was a valuable...

Alabama BBQ Landmark Calls It Quits: Legendary Restaurant Shuts Down After 86-Year Run. A popular barbecue restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama, has announced it will permanently close next month.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to homewood..

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Starting this week, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be part of a nationwide event that helps reduce the costs of pet adoptions. Empty The Shelters is a way for GBHS to get pets into loving homes. During this event, which runs from the 3rd through...

People can sample food and beverages from at least 41 restaurants, caterers and other food and beverage providers at the 12th annual Taste of Hoover at Aldridge Gardens this Thursday night, Oct. 5. Guests also can listen to live entertainment while they eat and mingle under strings of lights in...

Attention all Birmingham residents and visitors! Mark your calendars for an exciting event that's sure to add some sparkle to your weekend. The Half Price Happy Hour - September, 30 at FIVE is just around the corner.

Acclaimed photographer Dawoud Bey presents “The Birmingham Project” an exhibition of portraits at the Birmingham Museum of Art through Jan, 14, 2024 that commemorates the four young girls and two boys whose lives were lost 60 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

September was a great month for food on the Bham Now team (but what month isn’t?). We tried everything from elegant sushi and risotto to delicious food truck creations. Let’s dig in. 1. Scallop Risotto from Bocca Ristorante. “Everything at Bocca is fresh and made from scratch and...

This article presents a review of three top-notch skincare services in Birmingham. Have you had the opportunity to experience any of these services? If yes, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

The 2023-24 Hoover Library Theatre season kicks off Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5-6, with Seth Mulder and Midnight Run. The band started in 2015 at the Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and is made up of five members who draw from influences that include bluegrass, country and rock and roll. It is led by Mulder, who sings and plays mandolin, but also includes Colton Powers on banjo and harmony vocals, Ben Watlington on guitar, Max Etling on bass and Max Silverstein on fiddle.

Get ready Birmingham, as the Village Tavern is set to bring back its popular Beer Monday & Happy Hour event on Monday, October 2. A day-long celebration from 11am to 9pm, it promises to be a day filled with good food, great drinks, and even better company.

Hey there, Bham! Have I got some exciting news for you! Remember that runaway goat, Billy the Kidd, that had the whole city on the edge of their seats a few months ago? Well, get ready to see him in action again because he's joining Opera Birmingham for their upcoming production of The Billy Goat's Gruff on October 7th at Avondale Amphitheater!

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In just a week, Birmingham Zoo will be getting ready to host the largestfundraiser of the year. this fundraiser helps them feed animals at the zoo. The Birmingham Zoo pays about 1500 dollars a day just to feed these animals, this is a massive increase from the previous years.

According to Brittany Braswell, college can be one of the most difficult times for students struggling with their body image. With the beginning of a new semester, recruitment and a new routine, these issues tend to be compounded. During Alpha Omicron Pi’s educational chapter meeting on August 27, Braswell, a dietitian, private coach and podcaster, discussed the importance of trusting one’s body instead of chasing body positivity.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After years of overcrowding, the Birmingham Humane Society and Jefferson County Animal Control will be getting a new campus. County commissioners are talking about spending $25 million on a new facility. The new and improved facility will house the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Animal Control....

Monday night, Norton Dill's gorgeous documentary explores the rich history of this downtown Birmingham landmark and its restoration 100 years later. A little known fact in the world of entertainment is that in the early 1900s, Birmingham, Alabama had one of the top ten theater districts in the country with 27 theaters in the downtown area. The crown jewel was the Lyric Theatre, a vaudeville palace built in 1913. A new documentary from Birmingham filmmaker Norton Dill reveals the story of this magnificent stage from its heyday to the modern day. Restoration: The Life and Stories of the Lyric Theatre premieres Monday night on Alabama Public Television and on the PBS App.

The holiday film series at the Alabama Theatre returns in 2023, with 22 screenings planned for Dec. 8-22. That’s reason to celebrate, if you love seeing Christmas classic and seasonal gems at the historic venue in downtown Birmingham. The annual series is a favorite here, and movie fans get to see the theater decorated in holiday style.

Birmingham-area chef Abhi Sainju, owner of Abhi Eatery and Bar in Mountain Brook, just introduced a new restaurant concept coming soon to Mountain Brook. Here’s what we know so far about MARO. MARO, your new favorite fast-casual dining spot. Chef Abhi made the announcement via Facebook on Wednesday, September...

Get ready for a chilling night of frights and scares at the "Haunted House - Warehouse31" event on Sat, Sep 30, from 7pm to 11pm. This adrenaline-packed haunted house is located at Warehouse31, 3150 Lee Street, Birmingham, AL 35124 and is touted as Birmingham's scariest and most intense haunted attraction.

We definitely just found the most unhinged breakdown callout ever and it comes courtesy of Carson Pace, vocalist for Atlanta, Georgia mathcore risers The Callous Daoboys. The band has a new EP, God Smiles Upon the Callous Daoboys, coming out on Oct. 20 and they just played at Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama on Sept. 24, which is where this outrageous callout was uttered.