People, Places and Things: Celebrations & Activities Around Birmingham
PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS: Celebrations & Activities Around Birmingham By GWEN DERU | The Birmingham Times As we step into spring, Birmingham locals and visitors alike have marked their calendars with a plethora of exciting events that accentuate the vibrant heartbeat of this metropolitan hub: celebrating women’s history and black history every day, promoting and […]
Birmingham’s Crown Jewel: The Vulcan Observation Tower Reopens
Birmingham’s Crown Jewel: The Vulcan Observation Tower Reopens Birmingham’s ultimate sightseeing spot, the observatory tower at the Vulcan statue, reopened to the public after a nine-month hiatus for weatherproofing and repairs. Since June 5, 2023, while the public could still visit Vulcan Park and its museum, the iconic tower access was restricted, leaving the most […]
Top 10 Local Plant Sales to Prepare for Spring in Birmingham
10 local plant sales and more to prepare for spring As Birmingham embraces the warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to have your garden ready for spring. Here, we present an array of plant sales happening around town, and local shops to help you spring into the season. 1. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale […]
YMCA of Greater Birmingham Announces Two Adventurous Initiatives
YMCA of Greater Birmingham Announces Two Adventurous Initiatives BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – With the Annual Day of Giving event on the horizon, the YMCA of Greater Birmingham has made a momentous announcement. Two new initiatives will be launched this year: The Summer Lunch Program and a Cancer Survivorship Program in partnership with the Livestrong Foundation. Monday’s […]
Exploring Birmingham’s Enigmatic Rainfall and Mountainous Terrain
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: Birmingham Rain There’s a hypnotic rhythm to the rainfall in Birmingham, Alabama, that can bewitch even the most seasoned rain-watcher. Whether it’s the historic backdrop of the iron-ore hills of Appalachians or the unique thundershows, something about this city’s rain showers is different. This Embracing city resides in […]
Plethora of Activities Lined Up in Birmingham for a Joyful Weekend
Plethora of Activities Lined Up in People, Places, and Things in Birmingham Preparation for a Joyful Weekend In a bid to celebrate Black History, fascinating events have been organized for the people of Birmingham where they can participate and enjoy to the fullest. We have meticulously organized a list of places and activities for the […]
Love the Outdoors? Big City Mountaineers is Seeking Volunteers + Instructors in Birmingham
Love the Outdoors? Big City Mountaineers is Seeking Volunteers + Instructors in Birmingham Connecting Youth to nature and Empowering Our Next Generation Big City Mountaineers (BCM), acclaimed for their transformative programs oriented towards connecting under-resourced youth with outdoor experiences, is currently on the lookout for passionate volunteers and instructors in Birmingham. In the previous year, […]
