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The Terminal is a weekday web publication that focuses on Birmingham, Alabama and the immediate surrounding area. It's a hub for information about news, arts, culture, music and opinion in the Magic City.
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Music and movies over on Timetable
There are many of you that probably wonder just what does that stationmaster do when he’s sitting there editing posts? Well, even if you don’t, I’m going to tell you anyway - I’...
Finally, ArtWalk photos
Photo: MIA. Gordon Bell/GALPhotography We’ve been trying to upload some photo sets (particularly one from ArtWalk 2008) to our backend for the better part of a week now, with no luck. Suddenly w...
So what’s up with our calendar?
That’s been a popular question in recent weeks… it’s not because we aren’t wanting to put information up. It’s because we’re preparing to launch a new one. We wante...
McWane opens doors to evacuees
With millions of people displaced off the Gulf Coast and Louisiana by Gustav, some of them might have landed on your doorstep. If the people you are housing includes children — children who had to l...
Come out and get a Taste tonight
We are still under a flash flood watch this evening in parts of the metro area, but we’re hoping that folks still take a moment and attend tonight’s Taste of the Nation event at the McWane...
From JOX to R.E.M.: 100.5 FM’s change
Whitney and her guest contributor pal Arik Sokol are here to clue you in on this morning’s transition on 100.5FM from a sports format to “alternative rock”. Why do I hear TOBY KEITH?...
Some news from the Speakeasy
George Cowgill (an overall great guy - not to mention hero) took some time out from the massively busy schedule of managing two of our favorite local bars and also being a firefighter for the Cit...
It’s back to school time… got plans?
I sure have been enjoying our weather lately. The cool breezes remind me there is hope; Fall does follow summer. There are other reminders that summer is almost over — school bells are ringing, and ...
A look back: August 13
1854: Sixth Avenue Baptist Church pastor J. Q. A. Wilhite was born in Louisville, Kentucky 1992: Driver Clifford Allison died in a single car crash at the Michigan International Speedway. Courtesy: S...
A look back: August 12
1937: Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Hugo Black to the United States Supreme Court. 1998: Radio DJ Luka returned to the airwaves on 103.7 The New Q. Courtesy: ShareThis...
Decisions, decisions at the end of the week
It’s that time again. Time when you see the light at the end of the tunnel and realize you’ve survived another week of to-do lists and endless meetings. Only one thing left to do on that t...
Come have margaritas at Cocina Superior with us TONIGHT!
This is probably the first time many of you have seen this as we’ve been talking about this on our Twitter profile and on Plurk for the past few days. Considering how hot it is today we’re...
Catch up on Timetable
A little bit of everything today over on Timetable as we talk about an appearance by Razorcake co-founder Sean Carswell tonight at Bottletree, Charles’ thoughts about interesting options for nig...
What a weekend for music in Birmingham
We’re hoping that you’ll be able to come and support us at The Terminal Concert on Saturday night at The Bottletree. If you don’t come out though, there’s no excuse for not fin...
Introducing Terri Osborne
For those of you who have been following the hub a while, you may have noticed that Timetable contributor Terri Dann has been silent in recent months. Well, a while back she and I had talked and decid...
Looking for a source?
So, you want to be considered for a source for a story written in town? Or maybe you’re looking for a source… OK, I admit that this isn’t always the first question that pops into my ...
We’ve got a great “Got Plans?” guest blogger this week
Carla Jean Whitley of Birmingham Magazine has graciously stepped in this week to write up this week’s Got Plans? post as Christina enjoys a week off (though we’re not quite sure where - or...
Now with new contributors!
If you’ve been following Timetable recently, you may have noticed that posts are going up on a far more frequent basis than before. There are a couple reasons for that, most notably our newest c...
You know you wanna find out…
So Libby’s going to start leaking IN spots over on Timetable today… no, seriously. SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "You know you wanna find out…", url: "http://bhamterminal.com/blo...
Last weekend of the month… got plans?
Yippee, it’s the last weekend of the month. We can either mourn the passing of time or celebrate it. I’m going to choose to celebrate. Offerings for this weekend include an outdoor music c...
Are we Olympics-bound? I’ll share my thoughts if you share yours…
I spent most of the day looking at the public feedback based on Mayor Langford’s announcement on Friday and writing my own commentary on it. Check it out and then let us know what you think abou...
Where to turn for weekend ideas…
Starting to wonder what there might be to do this weekend? Christina was too. That’s until she talked to Charles and got the lowdown. Of course, she’s going to share it with you over on th...
A very special “Got Plans?”
Usually I use my weekly space here on The Terminal to tell you about all the cool things I either am doing or wish I could be doing during the weekend. I try to come up with 3 to 5 events, a mix of fa...
A look back: June 10
1947: The City of Trussville was incorporated. 1983: The Center Point 6 and Hoover Square 6 cinema multiplexes opened. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: June 10", url: "http:/...
Finding way to stay cool over on Timetable
Photo: The fountain at Linn Park. acnatta/Flickr. While some would like to use the fountain in Linn Park to stay cool, but we’re pretty sure that the folks in City Hall would appreciate it if yo...
But there are plans for the weekend…
This is where we’d run the really cool lede for Christina’s weekend plans column. However, if we did that this week, the column just wouldn’t make any sense if you forwarded it on to...
How to spend a rainy day
Our area meteorologists are saying that we’re not going to see a lot of rain until at least Sunday. According to Charles, you really shouldn’t be using that as an excuse not to go to one o...
Time to get out the white shoes
Here it is, Memorial Day weekend. Down South here, I’ve learned that means head to the lake. Or beach. Any type of body of water will do. And while it will be a little quieter around town this w...
A look back: May 22
1914: Herman Poole Blount (Sun Ra) was born in Birmingham. 2006: Taylor Hicks was announced as the winner of American Idol. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: May 22", url: "ht...
Hazardous Waste Day — Yea!
Today is the day to clean out the garage. Jefferson County officials will be accepting hazardous waste Saturday at three locations from 8 a.m. to noon: Centerpoint Courthouse, Birmingham Fairgrounds a...