a visit from the depression fairy
Friday, May 19, 2017 by Wade Kwon
She comes at bedtime,
seated comfortably on
my tightening chest.
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embroiled
Thursday, May 18, 2017 by Wade Kwon
A corruption so
deep even the crooks hold their
noses in disgust.
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mash texts
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 by Wade Kwon
u r soo adorbs
no u r sooo totes adorbs
x o x o x
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zip car
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 by Wade Kwon
Impatient driver
swerves around snails and turtles
to save a minute.
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The Birmingham channel: Explosions in the Skynet
Monday, May 15, 2017 by Wade Kwon
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Jeremiah Barker preaching on the streets of Lakeview. From Holiness Preacher.
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Los Angeles hard rock band In This Moment performs “Black Widow” earlier this month at Iron City on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.
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Oklahoma City rock band Hinder performs “Better Than Me” in April at Zydeco on Southside. From We R Gonna Be Up All Night.
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Alex Huffman tests a driver from Vertical Groove Golf at Highland Park Golf Course. From Vertical Groove Golf.
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Promo for HHH Sanitation near Tarrant. From DexHub Video Channel.
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Hanging out by the Firehouse Shelter and the Church of the Reconciler downtown (our other vertical video of the week). From BBV2M LLC.
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Riding the elevator at the Westin Birmingham downtown. From Elevatorman247 Productions.
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The Barons’ Mason Robbins nails a home run against Jacksonville in April at Regions Field downtown. From Minor League Baseball.
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Promo for the Regions Tradition starting Wednesday at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Hoover. From Lucas Read.
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Going to see Gadsden hip-hop artist Yelawolf in September at Iron City on Southside. From Yelawolfpack Heidi Elliott.
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Looking at Birmingham musician Sun Ra and his role as forefather of Afrofuturism. From Dust.
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A 2010 commercial for Birmingham-based BBVA Compass. From Analog Indulgence.
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Trailer for “Snakes in the Hood,” a dramatic feature shot and set in Birmingham. From Line of Fire Films Videos and Documentaries.
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Birmingham blues-rock band Ben Guthrie Band performs “Spanish Moon” at a local private party. From Joshporter08.
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The Atlanta Nets play in March’s Magic City Showcase at Woodlawn High School. From Atlanta Nets.
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Birds infesting a house. From Rid-a-Critter Inc.
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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus’ farewell tour in January at Legacy Arena downtown. From Austin Gibson.
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Commercial for the Parkman White criminal defense firm downtown. From Parkman Law Firm.
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Roaming the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Ruie Brooks.
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Opelika safety Will Boler signs with UAB on National Signing Day in February. From the Dawg Network.
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Audition video for Jeff Walker of the Kansas Wheelhawks to earn an invitation to April’s U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Tryout Camp at the Lakeshore Foundation in Homewood. From Jeff Walker.
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Highlights from the 50th annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball, fund-raiser for the Birmingham Museum of Art, in February at Boutwell Auditorium. From Cam Video Productions.
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North Texas competes in February’s Conference USA track and field championship at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Mean Green Sports.
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Texas post-rock band Explosions in the Sky performs in April at Iron City on Southside. From Annie Cole.
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Arizona metalcore band Blessthefall performs “Hollow Bodies” in March at Zydeco on Southside. From the Holden 710.
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Memphis rapper Yo Millionaire feeds the homeless downtown. From Yo Millionaire.
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Swedish metal band Avatar performs earlier this month at Iron City on Southside. From Jay Burnham.
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Promo for Hunter Nichols Productions in Leeds. From Hunter Nichols.
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Retail Strategies, a Birmingham real estate consultancy, shares advice from its Advisory Council members. From Retail Strategies.
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Jessica Powers of Powers Injury Law in Homewood discusses regulations for commercial truck drivers. From Powers Injury Law.
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Drone footage of a sunset over Brook Highland. From the Adventures of Andrew and Hardie.
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A look at the Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative, a community partnership launched in 2015 to reduce violent crime. From Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative.
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Birmingham’s Illumny Dance Crew performs to Bessemer rapper Skoolie Escobar’s “Yoncé.” From Antonio Mincy.
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Hooping at the toy store. From Peter Pauley.
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The Velocity Accelerator program at Innovation Depot holds a Demo Day in April at Iron City on Southside, featuring its nine participating startups. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Fund-raising video for instruments at the East Lake School of Fine Arts, which opened in March. From iMusicAcademy.
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A “Dining Out With Comedienne Joy” segment on Redeaux Café at City Hall downtown. From Comedienne Joy.
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UAB’s Dr. Stefan Kertesz presents “Turning the Tide or Riptide: Ethical Challenges of the Changing Opioid Epidemic” as part of the Grand Rounds lecture series at Children’s of Alabama on Southside. From Stefan.
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Alice Cooper’s Band performs earlier this month at the Nick on Southside. From Scott Johnson.
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Opening of the Tim McGraw/Faith Hill concert in April at the Legacy Arena downtown. From Joshua Schaffer.
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Highlights from the FireJam show in April at Avondale Brewing Company. From Kevin Henderson.
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Salt Lake City post-hardcore band Eidola performs “Omni: First Temple” in March at the Nick on Southside. From Mrshamoozoo.
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A visit to Sloss Furnaces (our other other vertical video of the week). From Zane Ramos.
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Pakistani musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performs “Mere Rashke Qamar” in April at Samford University. From Dheeru Hits Collection.
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Birmingham hard rock band Koralyst performs in April at Zydeco on Southside. From We R Gonna Be Up All Night.
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Hoover’s M.J. Harris Construction Services working on the new UAB School of Nursing building. From Construction Channel.
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Amtrak train arriving in Birmingham. From GM&W Railroad.
Another angle on Amtrak’s arrival. From GM&W Railroad.
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Letitia Smiley and Jessica Coates of Birmingham onstage at By the Brook, a conference on caring for special needs children in June at Cookeville, Tenn. From Rising Above Ministries.
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Shooting senior portraits in the springtime downtown. From Stanley Parrish Jr.
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Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White performs at the 2003 Magic City Classic halftime at Legion Field. From Xavier Brown.
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“Book TV” segment on “Black Titan,” about noted Birmingham business leader A.G. Gaston. Carol Jenkins and Elizabeth Gardner Hines are the authors. From Nathan Nunnally.
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A February visit to Atomic Lounge, Roots and Revelry, Vulcan, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Saturn (to see Iowa band Dickie) and the Alabama Theatre in February. From Anne Rance.
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Game room at Kami-Con, the annual anime conference in January at the BJCC East Exhibition Hall downtown. From Justice Spectre.
The $10 Challenge at Kami-Con, looking for the most ridiculous, outrageous or strangest item in the dealers’ room. From Aaron Pabon.
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Racing a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 at the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Town and Country TV.
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Birmingham police car on the way. From Dirt Track Girl.
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Drone footage of Renaissance Ross Bridge golf course in Hoover. From Blackbird Videography and Photography.
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Lecture by Colombian artist Jessica Angel, whose work “Facing the Hyperstructure” is at UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts through July 29. From Jessica Angel.
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Scenes from the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama in April at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Pasion por la Velocidad.
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Erin Barrow, interior designer for Tower Homes in Vestavia Hills, on design options. From Tower Homes.
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Hooping with Bowser downtown. From Molly McQuitty.
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Ashlyn Benefield, freshman catcher for Snead State Community College, tags UAB’s runner in this September softball game. From Ashlyn Benefield.
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Commercial for the Birmingham Comedy Festival starting Friday. From Tollie Jones.
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Jay Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” 20th anniversary pop-up shop in December at Alchemy 213 downtown. From Alchemy 213.
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The 2003 Magic City Classic at Legion Field. From Alex Hines.
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Trailer for the documentary “Letter from a Birmingham Girl,” an autobiographical look at someone who describes herself as “a woman, Korean American adoptee, amputee and Jew.” From Lily Ahree Siegel.
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Downtown’s Innovation Depot set records in 2016. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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El Paso R&B artist Khalid with Birmingham vlogger Erik Halley at the Turkish Food Festival in Hoover, Taste of India at UAB and more. From Erik Halley.
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A thank you to fans and viewers from an Atlanta vlogger. From Mrshamoozoo.
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A look around the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Kenneth Double.
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Music video for “Life in the Ghetto” by Birmingham rappers B-Hold da General, De’Corleone and Tino Gambino, filmed in Sherman Heights. From B-Hold da General.
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Sacramento EDM duo Hippie Sabotage onstage in March at Iron City on Southside. From 4d4mz.
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Wade and Carrie celebrate the first wedding at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Carrie Hill Smith.
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A look at “Four Little Girls,” a play at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Fla., based on the 1963 bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. From WPDS TV14.
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Watching trains in March in Irondale. From Carson Bean.
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Highlights from Alabama Speed Club’s Drift Temple in March at Zamora Shrine Temple in Irondale. From Akioboy.
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Taking on the Rumpshaker 5K in March at Regions Field and across downtown. From Skip Did It.
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Discussing the possible private police force at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Vestavia Hills (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Maranatha Again.
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Minneapolis duo Curtis and Loretta performs “Ain’t She Sweet” in April. From Curtis and Loretta.
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Drone footage of the Regions Center downtown promoting the Regions Tradition golf tournament. From Regions Bank.
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And now, a rap (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From Edgar Miller.
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Talking with Sean Coyne, owner of College Hunks Hauling Junk in Homewood. From CJ Hunk.
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Tuscaloosa rapper Walkin Money performs in April at the Palace in Graymont. From LoeKee247.
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A Los Angeles Mercedes-Benz employee discusses visiting the Brand Immersion Experience while relaxing in his downtown hotel room. From Rafael Gonzalez.
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ego jiu-jitsu
Monday, May 15, 2017 by Wade Kwon
Laugh at yourself and
join the crowd. Self-mockery
is unmatchable.
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#sundayread for May 14, 2017
Sunday, May 14, 2017 by Wade Kwon
Photo: Vee (CC)
My picks for #sundayread for May 14, 2017:
- Beyond how to make money at blogging
- The Age of Rudeness, by Rachel Cusk (via @ShapingYouth)
- The Patients Were Saved. That’s Why the Families Are Suing. By @Paula_Span (RT @vsisson13)
- Y’all Connect: Where are the blogging conferences in 2017?
- The angry white male in the political wilderness, by Susan Faludi (RT @Longreads)
- Harold Bloom, greatest literary critic by @andymartinink (via @JayMTri @drheathermartin)
- Flashback: Y’all Connect – Save time on social media with these scheduling apps
- UK cinema entrepreneurs return indies to their glory days, by @sbearne (via @SKellyCEO)
- Crash course in enhancing marketing tools by Emmanuel Quartey @equartey (RT @kikiochieng)
- Flashback: Montgomery’s Dionne Walters finishes in final four on “Top Model” Cycle 8
- The Lost Children of “Runaway Train,” by @ElonGreen
- Heroin hellscape hidden in plain sight by @FarFarrAway and @SamWoodIII (via @dgambacorta)
- Inside the Fall of Obama’s Grassroots Army, by Micah Sifry @Mlsif (via @K_T_Reader)
- How My Parents Met, by Noah Cho @noahjussi (h/t @Longreads)
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- More #sundayread recommendations from me
ticking clock syndrome
Sunday, May 14, 2017 by Wade Kwon
Getting it done, though
our hours are better spent
away from deadlines.
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the allure of the screen
Saturday, May 13, 2017 by Wade Kwon
The brightness of the
vision matches the brightness
of that teen’s phone screen.
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the art of bart
Friday, May 12, 2017 by Wade Kwon
I didn’t do it,
no one saw me do it, you
can’t prove anything!
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always on
Thursday, May 11, 2017 by Wade Kwon
The performer seeks
a spotlight, the chance to shine
brighter than his peers.
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where there’s smoke
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 by Wade Kwon
The guilty party
must protest his innocence
loudly and often.
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artificial enchantment
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 by Wade Kwon
Are spambots really
that bad if they’re livelier
than most real people?
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The Birmingham channel: Homework on film
Monday, May 8, 2017 by Wade Kwon
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 DÅ©ng and BÃch 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 8, 2017 by Wade Kwon
From the break room, the
lone cupcake cried, “Won’t someone
fill their void with me?”
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