The music scene in downtown Birmingham is booming?
One of Birmingham’s many hidden treasures is the music scene downtown. The sheer volume of concert venues we have in downtown Birmingham is something most people aren’t even aware of – but it really is remarkable! There is truly something for everyone, whether you’re into the smaller, more intimate venues or the large-scale venues for those big name artists. Keep reading to check out some of the cool venues downtown Birmingham has to offer.
Cheers to A.G. Gaston Motel Restoration! Let’s keep historic preservation rolling in Birmingham?
Birmingham is celebrating the restoration of the A.G. Gaston Motel, a historic landmark in the Civil Rights District. The building’s restoration has been a long time coming, and it’s a gift for Birmingham to have the preserved motel be a place where people can visit and learn. Congratulations to all the people from the City of Birmingham, the federal government and the community who labored to restore this treasure for many more generations to experience and enjoy. So, what building should we work on preserving next, Birmingham? Keep reading to see what REV President & CEO, David Fleming, has to say about the matter!
Downtown Birmingham is full of public spaces for you to explore!?
Whether you’re planning on visiting Birmingham for The World Games 2022 in just a few weeks, or you’re a local looking to explore your city and find some hidden gems, we’ve got an awesome list of public spaces for you to check out! We’ve put together a short list of some of the places we think you should check out, but we encourage you to get out and see what else you can find.
Alabama Peanut Company: the evolution of a beloved downtown business?
The Alabama Peanut Company has been around for ages and is a Downtown Birmingham staple. Not only do they serve delicious peanuts (both boiled and roasted) but the storefront serves as a reminder of people’s childhoods. Keep reading to learn more about the evolution on the country’s oldest peanut merchant!
Downtown Birmingham is about to take professional sports to a whole new level!?
As the home of UAB, Birmingham Southern, and Samford, Birmingham is no stranger to the world of college sports. But we’re getting ready to kick it up a notch this spring and summer! Downtown Birmingham is fixing to experience tons of activity led by professional sports. Keep reading to see what all The Magic City has to offer.
3 ways the CAP team is preparing to “spring” into a new season!?
The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and the CAP team is ready to spring into action! CAP keeps downtown safe all year round, but as the spring season approaches, they are adding a few more things to their list of duties!
Family-friendly bites in downtown Birmingham: Where to eat, play and relax?
Finding fun, kid-friendly places to eat isn’t always easy — but downtown Birmingham makes it a whole lot more delicious. Whether it’s a weekend outing, school break or just a day when everyone needs to get out of the house, downtown is packed with spots that make dining out with little ones enjoyable (yes, actually enjoyable).
20th Street North’s transformation: A new chapter for downtown?
Birmingham’s 20th Street has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, becoming a revitalized gateway for downtown’s bustling business, residential and entertainment communities.
Creating kinetic energy in a downtown workplace?
Jay Brandrup, principal and founder of Kinetic Communications, takes pride in the workplace culture he has been able to create since he started his company in 1995.
Celebrating 150 years of the Magic City?
A guest column from REV Birmingham CEO David Fleming: As we celebrate 150 years of the Magic City, we reflect on how far we have come and imagine what lies ahead for Birmingham.