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The Birmingham channel: Homework on film

Monday, May 8th, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos, including eight short films from students in the UAB Media Studies program (Vimeo channel) …

“942 Greene Avenue” by Anissa Latham.

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“Common Threads” by Anna Khan and Anna Siddiq.

The Birmingham Islamic community aims to build bridges across religious and cultural lines at a time of great political polarization.

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“Viva Science!” by Gavin Gilliland, Ryan Murphy and Madison Pruett.

Science education in Alabama high schools depends on resources that face major funding threats from the state at a time when nationally science itself has become a source of controversy.

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“Firehouse” by Betserai Ashanti, Terry Gentry and Zachary Rogers.

The DIY music scene in Birmingham is thriving despite the odds, offering creative outlets and safe spaces for emerging artists.

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“Ensley Is Alive” by James Clay and Kelley Jiang.

The arts are leading the revival in the former steel community of Ensley.

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“Hold to Your Dream” by Krishna Shah and Parita Sutaria.

The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham fosters opportunities to lift women out of poverty and into higher-wage careers.

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“Trying to Make It” by Gentry Patterson and Jordynn Wright.

High-interest payday loans and title loans can trap families in debt. Alabama lags its neighbor states in the consumer protections for the industry, and many advocates are trying to change that.

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“History for Lease” by Jacob Pinkerton and Paige Sandheinrich.

Birmingham is rich in historic buildings, and preserving them adds to the beauty and prosperity of the city, but the historic tax credits that fueled the boom are in jeopardy.

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A tour of the Amtrak train station downtown, due to be replaced later this year. From CameraBryan.

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A Vietnamese song for the April wedding of Minh Dũng and Bích Thuỳ. From Lymvideolth.

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The guide to the city that loops on hotel channels. From CityVision – the Visitor’s Channel.

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Highlight reel for Thompson senior guard/forward Nehemiah Womack. From Street Light Recruiting.

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Theo Gkoutsidis and Melvin Miller perform “I Hope You Dance” at Perfect Note in Hoover (our vertical video of the week). From Theo Gkoutsidis.

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Minor league hockey team Birmingham Bulls returns this fall with a new home in Pelham. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Birmingham’s Haeun Kim performs on violin during the Moscow Ballet’s “Nutcracker” in December at the BJCC Concert Hall downtown. From Moscow Ballet.

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Minnesota a cappella group Home Free performs in March at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Sharon Holcomb.

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Memphis’ Team Thad plays in the Alabama Premier Basketball Southern Spring Invitational in March/April at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. From Ultimate Preps.

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Birmingham rock band Heath Green and the Makeshifters perform “Ain’t It a Shame” at Lucia Plantation as part of the Audiovore’s Spectra Sonic Sound Sessions. From Lee M. Shook Jr.

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Checking out the clothes at Riders Harley-Davidson in Trussville (our other vertical video of the week). From Blue Streak Blonde.

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The Alabama State Mass Choir performs “They Got the Word” at July’s Gospel Music Workshop of America at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown. From Bhj409.

The GMWA Men of Promise performs “Miracle Worker” at July’s Gospel Music Workshop of America at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown. From Will Harris.

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Knoxville deathcore band Whitechapel performs at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Jay Dexter.

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A participant shares her motivation at April’s March for Science in Linn Park. From Birmingham March for Science.

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Testimonial from Cal LaGroue of the Valletta Group in Hoover for Healthpac medical billing software. From Healthpac.

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Driving to Children’s of Alabama on Southside (our other other vertical video of the week). From Makiyah Knows Best.

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A complaint about a recessed lighting fixture. From Go with Flow Plumbing.

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Rod Walker at Railroad Park. From Rod Walker.

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Huntsville band Dismal Dream performs “Devoured” and “Forced March” in November at the High Note on Southside. From Hunter Austen.

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Fun on a tire swing and in the kitchen. From Alexander Popov.

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Drone footage of George Ward Park in Glen Iris. From Kenneth Robbins.

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Guests at Anna Claire and Mike’s April wedding party rock out in the slow-motion video booth at the Club. From Details Videography.

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A 2001 commercial for Birmingham-based Parisian’s one-day sale. From Analog Indulgence.

A 2001 commercial for Birmingham-based Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. From Analog Indulgence.

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Straightening kinky hair at Natural Hair Salon in Hoover. From Brittany Swoope.

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“Destination USA” talks with Gary Bostany of Vulcan Park. From Inaartbeat.

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A performance of “Resurrection” at Church of the Highlands’ Easter service. From Laird Foret.

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UAB’s Dr. Caleb Dulaney on ways to broaden and improve breast cancer information on cancer center websites. From Harborside Press.

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Watching trains in April in Irondale. From Carson Bean.

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Scottish singer-songwriter K.T. Tunstall performs “Two Way” in March at WorkPlay in Lakeview (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Michael Koch.

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Exploring Sloss Furnaces for paranormal activity. From Pushing the Limits.

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Birmingham voice actor Chris McCann provides narration for this promo for Kyäni dietary supplements. From Chris McCann.

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Biking in April on Johnson’s Mountain at Oak Mountain State Park. From Kevin Willoughby.

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Kansas rock band Ridiculas Trixx performs “Crazy Addiction” in March at the Nick on Southside. From Ridiculas Trixx.

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The Crestwood Community Band rehearses “Beer Barrel Polka” in April at the Community Education South Building in Crestwood South. From Cyclelogical29.

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Drone footage of Lake Purdy from October’s drought and April’s replenished state. From Ron Burkett.

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Hiking and go-kart racing at Autobahn Indoor Speedway in Bessemer. From Snrvlogs.

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AshLeigh Dunham and April DeLuca of Magic City Law discuss the divorce process. From Magic City Law.

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Promo for new majors at UAB. From Shibli Rahman.

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All around Railroad Park downtown. From Ruie Brooks.

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Nashville indie rock band Colony House performs “Lonely” in March in Saturn in Avondale. From Emily Busby.

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Kids from Ephesus Academy Child Development Center perform “Song of Praise” in April at the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

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Visiting Five Points South and the Garage. From Travelling Tourists.

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WVTM-13 interview with Woodstock resident Tyler Goodson, featured on the popular podcast “S-Town.” From WVTM-13 News.

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A patient discusses the outcome after her facelift (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From Petro Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa.

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Driving on I-459 south through Hoover. From C.L.

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The Amtrak Crescent in Atlanta and Birmingham. From Dexter Greene.

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Highlights from April’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Quarterback Camp at Sunshine Farm in Sterrett. From Jordan Mitchell Video Production.

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Music video for “Intercept Trap” by Birmingham rapper BadBaby. From Angel Tolen.

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Opening a toy after the February “Wild Kratts Live!” show in Birmingham. From Chelsey’s Mommy.

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Minor League Paintball match at Central Alabama Paintball Park in Alabaster. From Donald Gaddis.

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MAX bus No. 38 – Graymont-Ensley. From I Ride Public Transit.

MAX bus No. 3 – Wenonah. From I Ride Public Transit.

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Highlights from the 2017 NCAA Division II Winter Festival in March at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. The event featured swimming, diving, track and field and wrestling. From NCAA Division II.

Stonehill College senior Nicole Borofski after the 1-mile run finals at the 2017 NCAA Division II Winter Festival. From Stonehill Skyhawks.

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Promo for 5ivemile Photography in Homewood. From Arthur Cunningham.

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A performance of “Together We’ve Got It” at Chuck E. Cheese’s in Inverness. From Chuck E’s Crib.

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Highlights from Ole Miss at Alabama in 1971 at Legion Field in Graymont. From Bama Rewind.

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Attendees from around the world for Tuesday Block Parties in Pinson. From the Block Birmingham.

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Tornado warning. From AL Storm Alert.

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Checking out Vulcan and the museum in April. From Dexter Greene.

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Driving along Red Mountain through Southside. From Ron Terry.

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Greetings from Pratt City (our other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Pratt City.

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Robert Jemerson and other former employees protest in March outside of the Birmingham Water Works. From al.com.

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Promo for April’s reThink Apologetic Student Conference at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Hoover. From Briarwood Youth Group.

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Behind the scenes of Reese Whitworth’s photo session in July downtown. From Jordan Taylor Photography.

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Watching bands Amnesty Please, Hounds, Meadows and Let’s Move Mountains in January at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Austin Jones.

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Drone footage of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Drdavid60.

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Birmingham drummer Sputnik in church. From Carol Sheppard.

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Birmingham rapper Floss the Mack performs “Love Ya” at Club Cielo in Brown Springs. From Floss the Mack Official.

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Dancing at April’s Mt Laurel Spring Festival. From Troy Barnette.

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Karen Day in April at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Majik City Myke B.

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Driving up Coosa Mountain. From MrTropics64.

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Driving up from Tuscaloosa for Cars and Coffee at Hoover Tactical Firearms. From Marius Weber YT.

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the icing remained silent

Monday, May 8th, 2017

From the break room, the
lone cupcake cried, “Won’t someone
fill their void with me?”

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#sundayread for May 7, 2017

Sunday, May 7th, 2017
bookstore

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a baser muse

Sunday, May 7th, 2017

Inspiration comes
in the form of hungry kids
and overdue bills.

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the real world awaits

Saturday, May 6th, 2017

Gowns tossed aside, caps
flung in joy, time to get to
work and pay off loans.

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premium deluxe

Friday, May 5th, 2017

The only good health
insurance plan is to be
born super wealthy.

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a recipe for pound cake

Thursday, May 4th, 2017

A pound of sugar,
flour, eggs and butter, mixed,
baked, cooled and eaten.

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crushing dissent

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

Round up the trouble-
makers. Run them over, or
fire the tear gas.

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talk o’ tuesday

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017

Celebrate with a
hard shell and a soft shell and
mucho, mucho cheese.

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The Birmingham channel: Get out, get happy

Monday, May 1st, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Trains in Avondale. From Dexter Greene.

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New York indie pop band MisterWives performs “Vagabond” in April at Legacy Arena downtown. From Emily Busby.

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Northbound Amtrak Crescent downtown. From CameraBryan.

The Amtrak Crescent. From GM&W Railroad.

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Atlanta Ice Bandits vs. the Birmingham Bulls in February at Pelham Ice Arena. From Alexey Yakimovich.

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Stopover at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on the way to Houston (our vertical video of the week). From Jefferson Osorio.

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Testimony from Mark and Jennifer Machen of Irondale’s Life of Faith Church. From Rob Rufus Ministries.

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One more train. From GM&W Railroad.

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A 400m race at December’s USATF Hoover Alumni Invitational at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Danielle D’Alesio.

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Driving I-65 from Dodge City to Fultondale to Tarrant. From Big Rig Travels.

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Regions Bank revamps its main branch at its Birmingham corporate headquarters. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Time-lapse footage of the skyline from day to night. From Amy Cox.

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Promo for Deanna Reed running for Birmingham City Council’s district No. 2. From Drae.

Promo for John Hilliard running for Birmingham City Council’s district No. 9. From What’s Happening Bham.

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Promo for Rock City Church in Forestdale. From Rock City TV.

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Highlight reel for Hewitt-Trussville senior quarterback Connor Adair. From Street Light Recruiting.

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Promo for the Estates of Mountain Ridge subdivision in Crestwood South. From Tripleffect Productions.

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Hunting Easter eggs at the Birmingham Zoo; dyeing Easter eggs at home. From Liz Lattimer.

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A look at Paul W. Bryant High School’s boys 6A championship win in March at Legacy Arena. From Shelby Balentine.

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Memphis rapper MoneyBagg Yo performs at the Merienda Lounge on Southside. From Marri Giovanni.

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Ohio rapper Doobie Bvndit performs “Breakdown” in April at the Nick on Southside (our other vertical video of the week). From UnderGroundBooking JimBo.

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Elevator at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown. From Magnolia Elevators.

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Laser resurfacing to treat pores, lines and discoloration (our other other vertical video of the week). From Petro Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa.

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Flying into Birmingham, and visiting Vulcan. From Parkyt Gaming.

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Playing on the inflatables. From Alexander Popov.

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Demo reel for WIAT-42 reporter Alex Finnie. From Alex Finnie.

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Springtime hike at Red Mountain Park. From Gowestusa.

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Heavy metal band Hellyeah performs in June at Iron City on Southside (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Rockstar Mom.

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Highlights from October’s Premiere Birmingham beauty show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. From Allie in Beautyland.

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Huntsville’s Eric Fullerton documents his last week of a 5-week radiation treatment in March at UAB, while staying at Hope Lodge in Five Points South. From Eric Fullerton.

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The 200m finals at the at the NCAA Division II National Championships Festival in March at the CrossPlex in Five Points South. From Bearcats XCTF.

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Jimmy Johnson of Dog Days of Birmingham discusses pet boarding options. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Long Island rock band Brand New performs “Jesus Christ” in November at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Jalapenojar.

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Toronto musician Duane Forrest and Rachel Roberts perform “The Blower’s Daughter.” From Duane Forrest.

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Highlights from the 2016 ARC Conference at Church of the Highlands in Irondale. From Grace Empire.

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The group Venezolanos en Birmingham meets in April at Hoover’s Moss Rock Preserve (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From Latino News.

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Birmingham photographers Katie and Alec Dixon discuss engagement sessions. From Katie and Alec Photography.

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Visiting the Living Small exhibit in March at the Alabama Center for Architecture downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Birmingham rapper O, a k a Tim Bass, performs “24 Carat.” From Big Phil the Director.

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One Voice performs “Be Grateful” in April at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

Soulful Praize performs “Blessed” in April at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church. From Sam R.

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Promo for Cole Financial Planning and Wealth Management in Bessemer. From Cole FP and Wealth Management Inc.

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Phillips Academy Andover senior shortstop Matthew Cerfolio, of Indian Springs, working out. From Phillips Andover Big Blue Baseball.

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AshLeigh Dunham and April DeLuca discuss their downtown firm Magic City Law. From Magic City Law .

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The Murder of Jane Crow performs “Cold to the Bone” in Five Points South. From the Murder of Jane Crow.

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On Martin Luther King Jr. and his “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” From Caroline Cooper.

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Birmingham’s King J the Poet and the Real Joe Clark perform “Elevators,” filmed in Caldwell Park in the Highland Park neighborhood. From King J the Poet.

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ICE agents visiting Southside in March? (Our other other other other other vertical video of the week.) From Gabriel Zafir.

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Bengal folk singer Parvathy Baul performs in April at Avondale Odd Fellows Studios. From Subhankar Bandyopadhyay.

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Cory Graffeo of Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine shares January events (our other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine.

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Birmingham’s Peyton Grant performs “A Whiter Shade of Pale” in October at Mojo Pub in Lakeview. From Actress G.

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Florida State University sculpture professor Charles Hook coordinates an iron pour at the 2009 National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art at Sloss Furnaces. From Vidnik.

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Homewood’s Notinee Indian Dance performs “Meghdootam” in April at the Birmingham Museum of Art. From Birmingham231.

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Birmingham rock band Moth Face performs “Pneumatice Orgone House” in October at the Nick on Southside. From Ac4zu.

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Highlight reel for David Martinez of the Houston Hoops at Woodlawn High School during March’s Battle of the Magic City. From R.E.

Houston Hoops vs. Team Protege/Georgia Bison at Parker High School in Smithfield during March’s Battle of the Magic City. From Larry Washington.

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The Central State cheerleaders perform at February’s SIAC Cheer Competition at the CrossPlex’s Bill Harris Arena. From Central State Athletics.

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Students from DeKalb School of the Arts in Atlanta visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. From Giovanni.

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Vlog on Southside redevelopment projects. From Wade Cline.

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Commercial for the Dino Discovery exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo. From Intermark Group.

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California alt-rock band Cracker performs in December at Saturn in Avondale. From Jay Burnham.

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Vlog, plus Homewood High basketball. From Breona Humphrey.

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Hanging out at Railroad Park. From Nedd Mudd.

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Walking around after the Magic City Classic in October. From Gotit4DaLoski TV.

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The Junior League of Birmingham is using app Planet Fundraiser. From Planet Fundraiser.

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Promo for the 7th annual Golf for Babies fund-raiser for the March of Dimes Alabama in October at the Pine Tree Country Club in Irondale. From Flex.

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Fun at the Birmingham Zoo. From Playing with Z Play.

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Hanging out at the at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Me and Mine TV.

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Shades Mountain Air, Three on a String, the Chuck Nation Band and the High Lonesome Festival Singers perform “Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass” in 2015 at Southside Baptist Church. From Timothy Banks.

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Interview with Birmingham rapper Terrence Wimberly in February at Birmingham Mountain Radio. From No Coast Company.

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Driving on I-65 north through downtown. From Wanderson Travels.

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Driving on U.S. 280 south through Cahaba Valley Road (our other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Nathan C.

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Theo Gkoutsidis plays at Hoover’s Guitar Center. From Theo Gkoutsidis.

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A hospital visit and a stop at Pilot. From Claudia’s Universe Vlogs.

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Atlanta rock band the Stir performs “Hear Freedom Ring” in January at the Nick on Southside. From Mark Christy.

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Watching the skies at the Summit. From Itummy18.

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Drone footage from March of construction at Asbury United Methodist Church in North Shelby County. From Asbury Bham.

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Birmingham police chief A.C. Roper speaks during March’s District 1 Crime and Economics Town Hall at the Northeast YMCA in Roebuck (our other other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From LP Like Paul.

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Sonido Catedratico plays “Después de Ti, ¿Quién?” at El Sol on Valley Avenue. From Catedraticodj.

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Introductory video for the Service Guild of Birmingham’s 2016 Guild Gala at the Club, a fund-raiser for the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. From Infomedia.

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Tutorial on vampire demon makeup from Birmingham artist A.J. Mua. From A.J. Mua A.J. Turner.

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Atlanta comedian Benny Pitts performs in April at the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover. From Danny Kang Austin.

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Dancing at Lightrails downtown. From Brittany O’Barr.

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Riding the elevator at the parking deck next to the Westin and Sheraton downtown. From Elevatorman247 Productions.

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Hanging out in and around Railroad Park downtown. From Apok.

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Students from Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville perform at March’s Alabama Senior Beta Convention at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Cindy Newsome.

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UAB at North Carolina State in a February Ultimate match. From NC State Ultimate Club.

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before the battery dies

Monday, May 1st, 2017

Return texts, check the
game score, take one more selfie
and call in sick to

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