Archive for March, 2010
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Alabama Music Hall of Fame inducts Eddie Levert
Monday, March 29th, 2010Alan Hunter, Tony Ruffino receive awards
Eddie Levert performs at the
Alabama Music Hall of Fame concert.
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame inducted its newest members Thursday, including Eddie Levert, lead singer of the O’Jays. The Bessemer musician was among the class of 2009, including the Blind Boys of Alabama and state senator Bobby Denton.
Birmingham’s Alan Hunter and Tony Ruffino won awards from the organization. Hunter, one of the original MTV veejays and the co-owner of WorkPlay, won the media award. Ruffino, concert promoter and former co-owner of New Era Productions, won the Sam Phillips Innovator Award.
Also: “Alabama Music Hall of Fame to induct Blind Boys, Eddie Levert, five others”
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith
work station, early monday
Monday, March 29th, 2010the south: a primer
Monday, March 29th, 2010Sweet tea, hey y’all, fried
foods, slow drawl, warm greetings, hot
summers, bless your heart.
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school spirits
Monday, March 29th, 2010strangers no more
Sunday, March 28th, 2010internal barometer
Sunday, March 28th, 2010J.T. on ‘Survivor’: Big men off campus
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,’ episode 6 recap
Video: Colby reveals J.T.’s confession to him.
It’s a “Survivor” spring clearance! Everyone must go!
Or that’s how it seems: Just as one Tribal Council is over on Night 14, the tribes meet up for a double elimination the next night.
James “J.T.” Thomas Jr. of Mobile seems to be stuck on a dead-end tribe, but can he stick around long enough for the merge?
Who learns banana etiquette? Who’s up for a blindside? Find out, after the jump …
plan for spring cleaning
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010UAB exits NIT with loss to North Carolina
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Video: North Carolina advances to NIT semifinals over UAB.
Basketball season has ended for the state of Alabama. UAB lost its quarterfinal match to the defending national champion, North Carolina, 60-55. The Blazers ended the season Tuesday with a 25-9 record in front of a sellout crowd at home.
Birmingham News: Game summary
Also:
J.T. on ‘Survivor’: Fleeing double
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,’ episode 6 preview
Video: Preview for tonight’s episode.
Two-for-one special on a Wednesday “Survivor”!
After almost 2 weeks, “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” has returned with a vengeance. One hour, two eliminations. Who’s going home?
Mobile’s James “J.T.” Thomas Jr. seems to be calling the shots without fear that either side of the Heroes tribe will turn on him. But could his ally James Clement and his bum knee be headed for disaster?
The Villains, led by “Boston Rob” Mariano, appear to be gunning for Russell Hantz. Will he need to play the immunity idol to save his hide?
Plus, a bonus video.
Video: Jeff Probst answers fans’ questions.
Episode 5 recaps:
- Wade on Birmingham
- Host Jeff Probst: Heroes’ vote? “Let’s call this one THE DUMBEST DECISION YET.”
“Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains ” airs at 7 tonight on CBS 42, but usually airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Full recap tonight following the show.
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Back up for grabs … more “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” at survivor.wadeonbirmingham.com.
dirty dreams
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010EXCLUSIVE: Five Points Music Hall closes
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
The original Five Points Music Hall made it 8 years. The new one didn’t make it 8 months.
Wade on Birmingham has learned that a Five Points Music Hall manager or owner has cleared out its tables and alcohol Tuesday night from its Southside location. No word as to what happened or what’s next for the space. The Web site lists shows for this weekend and April.
Five Points Music Hall re-opened in July, after the previous tenant Banana Joe’s closed in 2008 following a double homicide in the club’s parking lot.
Also:
- Bhamwiki article
- Ona’s Music Room moving from Southside to Pepper Place following Saturday show
Hat tip and photo credit: Eric McGinty of Birmingham band Avery Ellis Exhibits.
UAH returns to NCAA hockey tournament
Monday, March 22nd, 2010CHA champs to face top-seeded Miami (Ohio) Saturday
UAH’s Matti Jarvinen
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is making its second trip to the NCAA hockey tournament in 3 years. The Chargers earned its automatic berth by winning the College Hockey America championship despite a 12-17-3 record overall.
UAH plays top seed Miami (Ohio) at 3 p.m. Saturday in Ft. Wayne, Ind. ESPNU will carry the game.
Officials revealed the tournament bracket Sunday. UAH’s only other appearance in the tournament was in 2007, losing in the first round to No. 1 seed Notre Dame.
With College Hockey America folding and UAH unable to join another league, the team will be the sole independent squad out of more than 60 teams in Division I.
Photo: UAH Sports
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