While it’s definitely hot in the Ham this summer, there’s plenty happening – both indoors and outdoors – if you’re looking for fun things to do. So here’s the list for July as well as some pro tips regarding Independence Day events in the city. This Week (July 1-7) Cooking Class (July 1) Location: Railroad Park Time: 3:30 p.m. From… Read More
One Year Ago, we celebrated the release of our books, Down in the Ham: A Child’s Guide to Downtown Birminghamand Color the Ham: A Down in the Ham Coloring Book. Since then, we have been delighted and overwhelmed by your response! A lot has happened over the past year, so here’s a little update as well as a sneak peak at a future project…. Read More
The weather has finally gotten warmer in the Magic City – and just in time for all the outdoor festivals, concerts, and farmers markets! This month, we’ll be back at Pepper Place on May 12th and at the Ross Bridge Farmers Market on May 18th if you want to pick up some artwork or copy of our books – or just… Read More
Out of all the restaurants opening in Birmingham this year (you can see a list here), probably the one I’ve been most excited about is Pizzeria GM over in West Homewood by Patriot Park. For those who love Gianmarco’s in Edgewood, this is its sister restaurant, owned by Giani Respinto. This new neighborhood spot features a menu cheaper than Gianmarco’s,… Read More
Birmingham, I hope you’re hungry because this month is full to the brim with all sorts of food festivals! So be sure to plan accordingly! This Week & Weekend (April 4-8) Art Crawl (April 5) Location: Outside the Pizitz Food Hall Time: 5- 9 p.m. This monthly art happening occurs rain or shine on the 1st Thursday of the month… Read More
I don’t know about y’all, but I am so ready for spring break! For those of you who are staying in town, included below are some low budget – and even free – things to do in the Magic City. Arranged by parts of town, I’ve paired activity options with food in that neighborhood. After all, we are most definitely… Read More