About Town’s Best of 2026 — The Reader’s Poll Results Are In
Birmingham has spoken. Every year we ask our readers to weigh in on the best this city has to offer — from the restaurants you can’t stop talking about to the doctors you trust with your family, the shops you keep coming back to, and the spots that make this…
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Hope Gala 2026
The 46th Annual Hope Gala, proudly presented by Medical Properties Trust and Waverly Advisors, will be chaired by Lauren and Jordan DeMoss. This…
An Evening in the Gardens
An Evening in the Gardens celebrates Larry Thornton’s vision to empower individuals to build successful lives through the Why Not Win Institute. The…
Pooches on the Patio 2026
Pooches on the Patio at Vino is a fun, dog-friendly Birmingham tradition bringing together food lovers, dog lovers and animal advocates for an…
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Photo Credit: Avondale Brewing Company When people think of Birmingham concerts, the big amphitheater shows usually steal the spotlight. But ask…
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In roughly ten months, I lost 25 pounds. I didn’t do it through restriction, deprivation, or perfection. I did it through consistency. I used…
















