As football season kicks off, we’ve got plenty of food festivals, concerts, and events happening around the city this month. So pull out your planner (or smartphone) and schedule when you’re going to eat where in the Magic City this month! Labor Day Weekend (September 1-3) TICA Annual International Cat Show (September 1-2) Location: BJCC Exhibition Hall Time: 10 a.m. –… Read More
As we get ready for football season and for school to start back, there’s still plenty happening in the Magic City this month. So enjoy the last of summer break with all sorts of concerts, festivals, and Birmingham Restaurant Week (August 10-19)! Also, we’ll be back at Pepper Place on Saturday, August 11, so if you’re looking for a copy… Read More
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