Iron City Ink

10/12/2022

Library card holders in select communities are able to “check out” the symphony in by checking out A*O concert tickets at their local library for free.

10/12/2022

Roseanne Cash heads to UAB later this month.

Cash will perform at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center on Oct. 21.

10/07/2022

You can hear three great choirs this weekend at this event.

The Three Choirs Festival will take place at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

09/20/2022

The event is set for this Saturday, Sept. 24 at Linn Park from noon to 8 p.m.

The event will take place from noon until 8 p.m. at Linn Park.

09/15/2022

The event will be held Sept. 22-24 and feature food, dancing and culture.

09/15/2022

The city's new bus line, Birmingham Xpress, will begin routes starting Sept. 22.

The City of Birmingham announced the new start date for the city's first bus rapid transit system on Sept. 13.

09/02/2022

The Birmingham Squadron G-League basketball team has announced their 2022-2023 season schedule.

The Birmingham Squadron announced the new 2022-2023 season schedule on Thursday, Sept. 1.

09/02/2022

Alabama leaders held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening in the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International for the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail Market on Aug. 24.

09/02/2022

A new wine bar is opening today!

Bar La Fête will feature an extensive wine list, small plates, and hand-crafted desserts.

09/01/2022

Actor Channing Tatum, who was born in Cullman, was honored as the organization's Advocate of the Year.

09/01/2022

KultureCity hosted its annual KultureBall gala last weekend raising $1.7 million for the organization that focuses on those with sensory needs.

Actor Channing Tatum, who was born in Cullman, was honored as the organization's Advocate of the Year.

08/22/2022

L'Chaim will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Red Mountain Theatre.

08/22/2022

The production runs Saturdays Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 22, 2022 at 11 a.m.

The production runs Saturdays Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 22, 2022 at 11 a.m.

08/22/2022

The Almont School opened its new academic year Aug. 19 with 389 students, the school’s largest enrollment in 16 years.

08/22/2022

Hand in Paw hosted a summer reading program for K-5th grade students and opened a new Little Library.

08/04/2022

Isabel Rubio has been named President of Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School effective August 15, 2022.

Isabel Rubio has been named President of Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School effective August 15.

08/03/2022

The 24th annual Sidewalk Film Festival will take place Aug. 22-28. Find out all about it in this month's cover story.

Over 250 films will be screened throughout the weekend, including shorts, documentaries and narrative features.

08/01/2022

Starting in 2023, work will begin on a project to convert the hospital building into attainable multi-family housing. Other housing, commercial and entertainment spaces will be added over the course of several years.

A new mixed-use development called The Star at Uptown will be developed on the 50-acre former hospital site.

07/27/2022

Earlier this month, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra announced the hiring of Alexander Fokkens as the new Music Director of the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO).

A*O announces hiring of Alex Fokkens by Submitted July 27, 2022 4:57 PM RSS Print Earlier this month, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra announced the hiring of Alexander Fokkens as the new Music Director of the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO). Fokkens’ extensive experience, both local and int...

07/27/2022

The funds will go towards college prep sessions and campus tours, workforce readiness programs, tutoring, mentoring, and other programs that educate and inspire the next generation of leaders.

07/27/2022

The initiative provides food, supplies, and hope to the children of Alabama and Mississippi through anonymous nominations.

Backpack Blessings to support of children of Alabama and Mississippi.

07/20/2022

Jefferson County Commissioner, Joe Knight, shares his final thoughts on The World Games 2022 Birmingham

Knight also served on TWG 2022 executive board.

07/20/2022

More than 30 people were arrested during the Games, which concluded July 17.

07/19/2022

Four Birmingham-area churches have stepped up to provide supplies to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in their home country.

07/15/2022

Matthew McKenzie, a 38-year-old graduate studies instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will take part in an exhibition of para-division jiu-jitsu on Friday, July 15 at Bill Battle Coliseum on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College.

Matthew McKenzie will participate in an exhibition of para-division jiu-jitsu at The World Games on July 15.

07/14/2022

Birmingham Restaurant Week returns later this month.

The Summer Edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week 2022 will take place July 21-30.

07/14/2022

Birmingham-based Byars|Wright, Inc. and Tuscaloosa-based Pritchett-Moore Insurance announce merger

07/14/2022

Birmingham Children's Theatre is gearing upper its next production.

Birmingham Children’s Theatre production of TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR is written by Ernie Nolan, and directed by Rebecca Yeager. This interactive experience runs Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 10, and 24 on Saturdays at 10 a.m.

07/08/2022

Wondering which events to watch? Here are 5 hot tickets at The World Games 2022 Birmingham.

While each of the sports in The World Games 2022, whether traditional or new and unusual, has its appeal, Iron City Ink has compiled the following — admittedly subjective — list of five events that we’re particularly looking forward to.

07/08/2022

The World Games 2022 Birmingham is expected to have an economic impact on the metropolitan area of about $250 million. If those numbers hold true, then small bar and restaurant owners in the Magic City should benefit from the influx of visitors.

The World Games 2022 is expected to have an economic impact on the metropolitan area of about $250 million. If those numbers hold true, then small bar and restaurant owners in the Magic City should benefit from the influx of visitors.