On “Survivor,” is it better to be helpful or helpless? Samson native James Thomas Jr. may be the key to Jalapao’s seafood bounty, while Auburn’s Debra Beebe may wind up dragging Timbira down.
Who went on an idol hunt, and who wasn’t full of beans? Find out, after the jump …
A quickie preview of tonight’s “Survivor: Tocantins” above. Recap to follow the show. Will Debra Beebe of Auburn catch on to her tribesmates’ scheming? Will James Thomas Jr. of Mobile continue to bond with city slicker Stephen?
Catch up:
Plus, a bonus video: Who does Jeff call “country mouse”? And when he says “one of my all-time favorite ‘Survivor’ contestants,” to whom is he referring? You’ll be surprised, so check it out. We’ll see you back here tonight after the episode.
“Survivor: Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands ” airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays on CBS 42.
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Back up for grabs … more “Survivor: Tocantins” at survivor.wadeonbirmingham.com.
Jason Mraz (“The Remedy,” “I’m Yours”) will be part of the lineup of the 2009 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil in May, as confirmed on the singer’s Web site. He performs May 1 downtown as part of the 24th annual music festival.
Organizers are expected to announce the lineup Friday. The festival, May 1-2, takes place next to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex [satellite view]. Tickets, $20 per day or $35 for both days, go on sale March 7 through Ticketmaster and Merrell at the Summit.
Yet another music festival will spring forth in Alabama, this one in Auburn. The Sticks Country Music Festival brings top acts to Auburn in April. Starting at $85, expect to see Trace Adkins (at left), Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, Diamond Rio and Rodney Atkins, among others.
The event takes place April 17-18 at Parker Hill, about 10 miles north of Auburn [map]. Like Bonnaroo and Enterprise’s Bamajam (which debuted in 2008), Sticks will encourage attendees to camp on site. Start planning your summer concerts now: It’s going to be a busy season.
• Birmingham News: “Sticks festival set to build fan base in Auburn”
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Looking for ways to tout your business, your brand, your product, or yourself? Even in a down economy (a k a recession), you need to take advantage of every marketing tool and trick at your disposal.
The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce can help with its special “Marketing in a Tough Economy” seminar.
Join me (Wade Kwon), along with noted area marketing experts Isaac Pigott (Positive Position Media Consulting) and André Natta (Urban Conversations) for a half-day session March 27 at The Club. We’ll share our secrets and our caveats about social media, how to make the most of online communities, and what you can do today to outflank the competition.
(My hourlong session, “Getting Started in Low-Cost, No-Cost Social Media,” is first come, first served. We’ll cover Twitter, Facebook, blogging and whatever else we can squeeze into 60 minutes.)
Spots are still available, but limited to 125 total. Tickets, which include breakfast, are $25 for Chamber members, $50 for non-members. For more information, or to register, visit the Chamber’s event page.
I hope to see you there!
Two hours in, and we still can’t tell the pretty boys apart. Such is the hazard of watching “Survivor: Tocantins.”
One pretty boy, our man James Thomas Jr. of Samson, has seduced another. Meanwhile, Debra Beebe of Auburn stumbles upon the Hidden Immunity Idol. Sort of.
And hard work pays off for one contestant … with a torch snuffing. Who worked hard, and what hardly worked? Find out, after the jump …
A quickie preview of tonight’s “Survivor: Tocantins” above. Recap to follow the show. Can Alabamians Debra Beebe and James Thomas Jr. make it past week 2? Will Debbie even get any airtime?
Plus, last week’s recaps from us and host Jeff Probst.
“Survivor: Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands ” airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays on CBS 42.
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Back up for grabs … more “Survivor: Tocantins” at survivor.wadeonbirmingham.com.
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