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The Birmingham channel: The last stop and the first

Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke speaks in October to the Alabama Democratic Conference semi-annual convention at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. He dropped out of the race earlier this month. From Beto O’Rourke.

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The Birmingham channel: Sound bites

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A trip to McWane Science Center downtown. From Shelby Nalepa.

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The Birmingham channel: Banks, bikes and Backstreet Boys

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Passing a tank on I-459. From Mista Rich.

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The Birmingham channel: The dollar tour

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Chicago student Lance on the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church (our vertical video of the week). From Polaris Charter Academy.

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The Birmingham channel: Cashing out

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

UAB recruiting video for Korean students. From Into Korea.

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The Birmingham channel: Blazer film festival 2019

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos, including eight short films from students in the UAB Media Studies program, 2019 edition (Vimeo channel) …

“Imagining Liberation” by Marissa Hilton, Norah Madden-Lunsford and Addison Rees.

Making new queer music spaces as Birmingham gay bars close.

“Walls of Jericho” by Stacey Brannan, Logan Hames and Michael Wolter

Urban explorers and revitalizers eye blighted neighborhoods.

“B’hams: They Do Comedy Down There?” by Renaldo Flowers, Connor Lyons and Andy Sitz.

Comedians discuss what it’s like to launch a standup career here.

“A Woman’s Place” by Callie Walls and Jennifer Wells.

Women working as chefs and restaurant owners are pioneers in the traditionally male world of haute cuisine.

“Welcome to Ballroom” by Rick Edge and Scarlett Ridley.

The newfound popularity of competitive ballroom dancing.

“Shut Down Etowah” by Liam Farmer-Alroth and Kellan Hyde.

One of the most notorious U.S. immigration detention centers can be found in Gadsden.

“Hidden Voices” by Matthew Brooks, Michael Cooper and Holly White.

Practicing pagan faiths in the Bible Belt.

“A Generation Drowning” by Lauren Senwo and Nikita Udayakumar.

The burdens of student loan debt and limited access to higher education.

Terry Francona, manager of the Cleveland Indians, talks about his time with Michael Jordan and the Birmingham Barons 25 years ago. From the Jim Rome Show.

Window installation at the Iron Age building downtown. From Rev Birmingham.

Montgomery hard rock band Breaking Aim and the Rhythm performs in 2010 at Bottletree Cafe in Forest Park. From Flippin’ Sweet Vids.

Highlights from rapper NBA YoungBoy in April at Boutwell Auditorium downtown. From Daniel Hill.

More from NBA YoungBoy, plus rapper T-Rell. From T-Rell Music.

Come Roll With Me shows children what it’s like to perform everyday activities in a wheelchair. Cathy Carver, a wheelchair clinic specialist at UAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center, created the program. From Katy Morgan.

Pumping insulation. From Rid-a-Critter Inc.

Walking downtown. From Blue Sky Adventures.

Podcasters Billy Sorrells and D’lai of “Did You Miss Me” perform in April at the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover. From Did You Miss Me Podcast.

La Crosse, Wisc., Americana rock band Slippin’ South performs “Better, Under Pressure” in April at the Nick on Southside. From Addison Israelson Music.

Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Colter Wall performs “Railroad Bill” in April at Saturn in Avondale (our vertical video of the week). From Danny Hammons.

Promo for nonprofit organization Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. From Community Foundation.

Birmingham author Robert McCammon talks at his April book launch for “Cardinal Black” at the Alabama Booksmith in Homewood. From Blu Gilliand.

Field trip to the Birmingham Zoo. From Sandra Maw Maw Sweener.

Talking about the return of the Bassmaster Classic in 2020 to Birmingham. From Fishing Florida Radio.

Announcing the location for the 50th annual competition. From Alabama NewsCenter.

A DJ’s set at El Sol in Glen Iris (our other vertical video of the week). From Yessenia Trejo.

Sightseeing in Atlanta and Birmingham, including the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama and downtown. From the Wisconsinista.

Joe Calamusa, managing director of the University of Alabama Sales Program, speaks in Birmingham. From Joe Calamusa.

Syndicated show “Find Your Outdoors” features the Kidz Outdoors fall hunt at Double Mountain Preserve in Pelham. From Find Your Outdoors.

Dashcam footage of Birmingham neighborhoods. From Charlie Bo 313.

New Brunswick, N.J., rock band American Lions performs in 2018 at the Nick on Southside. From Andrew Ho.

Putnam Middle student Amari McClure reads her poem “Bring Your Dreams with You When You Wake” at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham 60th anniversary celebration at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Community Foundation.

Drone footage of Railroad Park downtown. From Dedman1107.

Promo for the Southern Baptist Convention June 11-12 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From TalkCP.

Report on a baptism ceremony at Iglesia La Luz del Mundo in Minor. From LLDM NEWS Noticias de la Iglesia la Luz del Mundo.

Soul singer Leon Bridges performs in April at the BJCC Concert Hall downtown (our other other vertical video of the week). From Actress Gabrielle.

Bernard Nomberg of the Nomberg Law Firm talks with Richard Friedman of the Birmingham Jewish Federation about the community and visiting Israel. From the Nomberg Law Firm.

Highlight reel for Stanhope Elmore senior Jahsan Upshaw at the Alabama Top 30 Unsigned Senior Showcase at Birmingham-Southern College. From Living Our Dreams Athletics.

“I’m a Soldier in the Army of the Lord,” in 2012 at the Auxiliaries in Ministry Convention of the Church of God in Christ. From Tri-Stone Network Inc.

Promo for singer Claudia Monet’s April concert at the Furnace in Central City. From Sextronica Official.

A look at the Foxhound Bee Company. From Alabama NewsCenter.

The Shield does the Triple Powerbomb at WWE Live at Legacy Arena downtown (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Braden Sullivan.

♫ “New sho-oes … new sho-oes …” ♫ (Our final vertical video of the week.) From Madd1966dh.

Inside the Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Southside. From Holy Trinity Holy Cross GOC.

A look at T.J. Tires in Irondale. From Bien Sunrise.

Highlights from the SkillsUSA Alabama State Leadership and Skills Conference in April at the BJCC North Exhibition Hall downtown. From Alabama CTSOs.

Commercial for the annual Funk Fest on May 25 at Legion Field. From HotinBirmingham.com.

Trains in Birmingham. From Sean Madison.

Trains in Irondale. From Amory Railfan.

Highlights from the Hunter Street Baptist Church preteen choir trip in April. From Hunter Street Baptist Church.

Bon Jovi performs “Only Lonely” in 1985 at the BJCC Coliseum downtown. From MXJ Productions HD.

Drone flyby past Vulcan. From Community Foundation.

Winning flights of model airplanes at April’s Alabama Technology Student Association Conference at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Andy Grose.

Behind the scenes of “From Birmingham to Baltimore” by Connecticut troupe Thomas/Ortiz Dance. From Thomas/Ortiz Dance.

Commercial for Stuart Curry Dentistry in Vestavia Hills. From Stuart Curry Dentist Birmingham.

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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

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The Birmingham channel: Win like a lion

Friday, March 1st, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Sassy Diva shops at HomeGoods. From the Diva’s Lounge.

Martin Luther King Jr. comes to Birmingham in 1963 to march against segregation. From Keylasebs.

On the dance floor at the Club. From Kernel.

A 60m hurdle race at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Ken Dennard.

Rock band the Magpie Salute performs in February at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Steve Hagar.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater members read excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” From UW-Whitewater.

The kids’ marathon at the Mercedes Marathon in February. From Whitaker’s Life.

Creating a more vibrant Birmingham. From REV Birmingham.

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Ambassadors for Christ perform during the 2018 Christmas Cantata. From Patrick Whitehead.

Station ID for WAPI (94.5 FM) from 1992. From Jen Milem.

Another chair prank, sort of, at Railroad Park downtown. From Riceman.

Karyssa Son from Carla’s Dance Factory in Atlanta performs “Asking for a Friend” at February’s In10sity Dance competition at the Alabama Theatre downtown, winning Teen Con10der. From In10sity Dance.

Mia Barone from Creative Dance Studio in Slidell performs “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” winning Junior Con10der. From In10sity Dance.

Avery Hall from RockStar Academy of Dance in Nashville performs “Lookin’ at Me,” winning Mini Con10der. From In10sity Dance.

Metallica tunes up in January at Legacy Arena downtown. From Metallica Live HD.

Highlights from Briarwood Christian School’s year so far. From Briarwood Christian School.

Exploring the woods. From Daylon and Derris.

Competing in the USATF Galleria Games in December at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From All Eyes on Mariah.

Promo for development property dubbed Cahaba River Retreat near Irondale and Leeds. From Rusty Cockrell.

Commercial for Spellen Law in Redmont Park. From WSPR Creative.

Birmingham’s Angela Davis talks with Princeton professor Imani Perry in February at Boutwell Auditorium downtown. From Democracy Now!

Ron Buford and his mother Willie Mae Buford discuss participating in the 1960s civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Trent Richardson discusses return to football with Birmingham Iron. From Alabama Crimson Tide on al.com.

Talking with Birmingham Iron coach Tim Lewis. From Alabama NewsCenter.

House walkthrough. From Kenneth Jordan.

“Subcarrier” episode with Atlanta indie rock band the Rock-a-Teens performing in September at Saturn in Avondale. From Subcarrier.

The view from the pew. From Vic Bonnel.

Hanging out at the World of Wheels in February at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown, with cameo by WWE wrestler Alexa Bliss. From Jared Wallis.

Commercial for Berea College in Kentucky by WIAT-42. From Berea Admissions.

Promo for Induron Protective Coatings in Norwood. From Brackyard Films.

A visit to Chase Bays auto equipment supplier in Smithfield. From Mazzei Formula.

Deontée Gordon of TechBirmingham on the city’s growth in technology. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Talking with members of Birmingham Prep. From Birmingham Prep.

Feature on the cohorts of the 2019 Velocity Accelerator startup program at Innovation Depot downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

WVTM-13 reporter Fred Davenport at an overturned truck in February on I-20 curved ramp to merge with I-59 near the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From DC Channel Vlogs.

A cross-country trip from Las Vegas to Augusta, Ga., interrupted by the RV catching fire in Birmingham. From Renegade Thrifter.

Alabama attorney general Steve Marshall clears Hoover police officer in Thanksgiving shooting of Emantic Bradford Jr. at the Riverchase Galleria. From WKRG.

Lynyrd Skynyrd performs in 1987 at the BJCC Coliseum. From Hank Ooglemeyer.

New York YouTuber the Entertainah calls the Memphis Express vs. Birmingham Iron game in February. From the Entertainah Talkin Sports.

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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Promo for album “Nothing Less” from Birmingham rapper Dog Boy Sho. From Askilled Entertainment Company.

Promo for Birmingham band Act of Congress. From Act of Congress.

January snow. From Live Storms Media.

More snow footage. From Live Storms Media.

Even more footage. From WVTM-13 News.

And closer to home (our vertical video of the week). From Mista Rich.

Looking up at night at the Heaviest Corner on Earth downtown. From s34nVideos.

California reggae bands Rebelution and Iya Terra perform in January at Iron City on Southside, plus sound check. From 311 Vision.

Promo for Eng1ine Fitness gym’s challenge. From Eng1ine Fitness.

And a testimonial. From Eng1ine Fitness

Sacramento rock band Tesla performs in 2009 at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Steve Hagar.

Talking about opening and running Shiki Thai and Sushi in Homewood. From Bli Tut Kanue.

Promo for Resurrection worship night with Hallal Music ministry on April 7 at CrossBridge Church of Christ in Brook Highland. From Hallal Music.

Jalen Battle of Atlanta’s Lambert High School competes in the high jump at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Natalie Leonard.

And Lambert’s Ayesha Kapadia in the high jump. From Natalie Leonard.

A tour of January’s Birmingham Boat Show at the BJCC East Exhibition Halls downtown. From Mid-Alabama Bassin TV.

Jeremy Baker of HO Sports at the boat show. From Russell Marine.

Checking out the Storyteller fountain in Five Points South. From s34nVideos.

Promo for the fifth annual Corporate Challenge fund-raiser in April at Railroad Park downtown. From Knight Eady.

Dashcam footage of driving downtown. From Viagens Imagens.

Dancer Heidi Nicole Stoeckley performs to “Everybody Knows” at the Freeform Showcase at the Dance Foundation in Homewood. From Heidi Nicole Stoeckley.

A performance at the 28th annual American Gospel Quartet Convention in January at Christ Temple Deliverance in Ensley (our other vertical video of the week). From Selina Sipp.

“Cute lil vid of BIRMINGHAM AL 🙂 .” From Seven Maness.

A look at the history of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church downtown. From Ben Bain.

Highlights from Hands on Birmingham’s MLK Day of Service at the Collegeville Community Center. From Kayla Gladney.

Monster truck competition in a virtual Legacy Arena. From Monsterboss3.

Members of the Wiregrass Waves compete in January’s Special Olympics 2019 Birmingham Aquatics Sectional at the CrossPlex in Five Points West (our other other vertical video of the week). From Zapdo Lion.

Grabbing lunch downtown at Granny’s Fish ‘N Grits food truck. From Anjera Mari.

UAB celebrates Christmas with an ’80s pop hit and a Mariah Carey holiday classic. From Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association.

Air Force One and a presidential motorcade during George W. Bush’s visit in 2006. From Air Adventure.

Promo for Alabaster 1980s pop/rock tribute band the M-80s. From Mercedes Tech.

The M-80s perform “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” From Mercedes Tech.

The Blizzard of ’93. From Ken Smith.

A birthday outing at TopGolf in Uptown. From Horror Queen.

Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance, a k a Footmad, event in January at YWCA Central Alabama downtown. From Tom Gordon.

UAB design team vlog in January, with students Cody Abbott, Rod Day, Skylar Davis, Timothy Lee and Carlton Robertson. From Carlton Robertson.

Nashville Grateful Dead tribute band the Stolen Faces performs in January at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From the Stolen Faces.

Nashville country singer Luke Combs performs “Honky Tonk Highway” in January at Legacy Arena downtown. From David R.

Visiting town for the Momentum conference. From Katy Marr.

Highlights from the conference. From Eric Gusevik.

Black History Month feature on the Negro League Southern Museum airing in Raleigh-Durham. From CBS 17.

Trailer for “Iron Grit” (2019), documentary on Richard Arrington Jr.’s rise as first black mayor of Birmingham, by Birmingham director Jamel Lajuan. From Jamel Lajuan.

Birmingham rapper Flaw on Atlanta’s Ridin’ Durty Radio. From Ridin’ Durty Radio.

Boone, N.C., indie band Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs in January at Iron City on Southside. From Lexarroo.

Trailer for Robert Clem’s 2012 documentary “The Jefferson County Sound,” on the traditional gospel quartet style starting in the early 1900s. From Robert Clem.

Walking and talking through LightRails downtown. From s34nVideos.

Promo for Cultivate classes this month at Church Unlimited in Brook Highland Plaza. From Parresia.

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The Birmingham channel: A yen to explore

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A January weekend in Birmingham. From Maggie Exum Vlogs.

A visitor vlogs his experience in Birmingham. From Christian Deron.

A night at Side Effects downtown. From DJ Dirty Vegas TV.

Let’s Play session from Birmingham YouTube gamer Ray J Gamer, a k a Ray Wallace, on “911 Operator” for a second round. From Ray J Gamer.

Giving shoes and socks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of “Shoes of Hope” at the Smithfield Community Center. From My View Media.

Let’s Play session on “NCAA Football 14” featuring North Texas at UAB in a simulated Legion Field. From Matt Peery.

New Jersey alt-rock singer-songwriter Pete Yorn performs “Black” in January at Saturn in Avondale. From Chris C.

Narrative short film “I Can’t Breathe” (2017), filmed in Birmingham. From Fast Lane Productions.

Green Valley Elementary teacher Al Elliott on an episode of “Teachers Teaching Teachers.” From Paul Allison.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival artistic director Rick Dildine on the group’s production of “Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963.” From Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Eufaula gospel group the Alabama Gurlz performs “I Can’t Make It” (our vertical video of the week). From A.J. Jordan.

Promo for July’s Motion 19 church student conference at Legacy Arena downtown. From Motion Students.

Nonprofit organization Birmingham Change Fund’s 2011 award of $30,000 went to McWane Science Center and W.J. Christian K-8 School. From Anthony C. Hood.

More on the Birmingham Change Fund. From AFP Alabama.

YOUniversity TV guide to the University of Alabama Birmingham. From It’s Nacho Official.

Sneaker finds at the thrift store (our other vertical video of the week). From Mr. Fatrock.

New York Irish folk band Shilelagh Law performs at defunct Five Points South bar Bailey’s Pub. From Alan Rossnagel.

Vlogging from P.F. Chang’s at the Summit. From RWise.

Highlights from the 2018 Birmingham Bowl. From Birmingham Bowl.

A January storm brings flash floods to parts of Birmingham. From Live Storms Media.

Fred Jemison of Birmingham on the Big Book. From Amber Concept – US.

Hartford religious leaders discuss a recent trip to civil rights sites in Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma. From Fox 61.

Panel at July’s Sloss Tech at Lyric Theatre downtown. Participants: Anthony Hood of UAB, Bill Smith of Shipt, Ashlee Ammons of Mixtrox, Bob Cructchfield of Innovate Birmingham and Josh Carpenter of the City of Birmingham. From Telegraph Creative.

New Jersey comedian Jim Breuer performs in January at Legacy Arena downtown (our other other vertical video of the week). From Sean McGonigle 0829.

Birmingham jam band Earthbound performs at Avondale Brewing Company. From Alan Rossnagel.

Drone footage of Railroad Park downtown. From Karry Jones.

Nashville country band the Steel Woods performs “Southern Accent” in January at Seasick Records in Crestwood. From Taylor Hendrix.

And performing “Without You” a week later at Zydeco on Southside. From Taylor Hendrix.

Commercial for Sellers Law Group. From Sellers Law Group LLC.

UAB football coach Bill Clark speaks in Houston (our final vertical video of the week). From CKW Luxe.

Promo for the Optimas machine for skin treatment at K2 Restorative Medicine in Huffman. From K2 Restorative Medicine.

Highlights from the NRG DanceProject competition in January at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. From NRG DanceProject.

More from the competition. From NRG DanceProject.

Burning rubber in Bush Hills. From Travel Man 357.

Driving from Columbus, Miss., to Birmingham. From Jazmynn Barnes.

Train crossing bell. From Dochinson.

Day trip to the Birmingham Zoo in January. From Camp Courageous.

Kimy Kennedy previews a Vestavia Hills estate sale in January. From Birmingham Estate Sales. From Birmingham Estate Sales.

And one earlier this month in Chelsea. From Birmingham Estate Sales.

Metallica performs “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Iron Man” in January at Legacy Arena downtown. From Metallica TV.

Cockpit view of landing at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Matt S.

January snow! From Birmingham Alabama Weather.

Musicians from Cathedral Church of the Advent downtown perform “Psalm 127 (The Lord Will Fight for Us).” From Cathedral Church of the Advent.

Fiesta stage at Linn Park downtown. From Luis Diaz.

Vlogging tips discovered while filming in Birmingham. From Nina’s Closet.

Hanging out (and vaping) in George Ward Park. From Jean Phi Vape.

Baritone Corey McKern, in the role of Older Thompson, sings “Pastor, Friends” at a dress rehearsal for Opera Birmingham’s “Glory Denied.” From Opera Birmingham.

And soprano Kathleen Buccleugh, in the role of Younger Alyce, sings “My Darling Jim” at dress rehearsal. From Opera Birmingham.

And soprano Caroline Worra, in the role of Older Alyce, sings “After You Hear Me Out” at dress rehearsal. From Opera Birmingham.

Glimpses of downtown. From Royal Pixels.

Another quick trip around town. From Riley Bradford.

Huntsville rapper JC the Don performs in January at Side Effects downtown. From Gualla Productions.

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The Birmingham channel: Steering and cheering

Monday, January 21st, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A 400m dash at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Aiden Opore.

And a 200m dash. From Derrill Davis.

WIAT-42 sports reporter Chris Renkel in December at the Orange Bowl in Miami. From CBK Media Management.

Driving on the new ramp from I-65 to 17th Street (our vertical video of the week). From Erick Hernandez.

Youth hockey: Ice Bandits vs. Birmingham Bulls in Nashville. From Bandits.

Alien Invasion competes in the wheelie contest at the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown. From Daniel.

Atlanta hairstylists Jamie Joseph and a colleague visit October’s Premiere Birmingham beauty trade show at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From a Chick Name Jamie.

Drone footage of downtown. From Morgan Grace Films.

Celebrating the Balinese holiday, Galungan. From Bali Viral.

Officials for new pro football team Birmingham Iron hold a January media conference at the Negro League Southern Museum downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

An emotional trip to Birmingham. From Aziza.

Lights in the sky (our other vertical video of the week). From McKenzie Ridgway.

Youth football: Birmingham at Atlanta in December. From the Sportz Channel.

Parking lot resurfacing. From Fusian 59.

Inspecting a sewer at an apartment complex. From Sterling Home Inspection LLC.

Atlanta coach Steve Strother invites parents to compete with children at Showdown at the CrossPlex held earlier this month. From Steve Strother Photo and Video.

Birmingham protesters in December outside the Montgomery house of state Attorney General Steve Marshall. He had taken over investigations on the Hoover Police shooting of Emantic Bradford Jr. on Thanksgiving. From Hoover Toob.

Montgomery police officers respond to noise complaints. From Hoover Toob.

Driving I-20/59 through downtown. From 540 Mudstain.

Asheville singer Scott Stetson performs “Birmingham” (our other other vertical video of the week). From Scott Stetson.

Chasing trains in December, including Irondale, downtown and Thomas. From TjtrainzCSX.

Trains in Birmingham and Argo. From 21st Century Railfan Productions.

Atlanta electronic hip-hop artist Daily Bread performs “A Cloudy Day” in December at Zydeco on Southside. From Anthony Leach.

Allanté Jowers talks about working in IT at UAB. From Mary Gould.

Sewer problem in Five Points West. From Missz Brooklyn Lewis.

Sydney Unruh and Andrew Petrovics, owners of the Pointz app, make their pitch for the Alabama Launchpad Startup Competition. From Sydney Unruh.

Looking back at 2018 at Rock City Church in Forestdale. From iRockTV.

Driving from Auburn to Birmingham and back. From India Hart.

Dashcam footage of I-65 from Clanton north to Dodge City. From Ryan the Dictator.

Michelle Langdon, private events manager for Iron City, on wedding budgeting tips. From Iron City Weddings.

Driving in a virtual truck from Birmingham to Mobile in “Euro Truck Simulator 2.” From Zman Trucker.

New Year’s Eve gunfire (our other other other vertical video of the week). From J 90.

Fun weekend in Birmingham. From Kenzz and Mollzz.

Kimy Kennedy previews a Tuscaloosa estate sale. From Birmingham Estate Sales.

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The Birmingham channel: 2018 is so last year

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald on local TV show “Our Issues Birmingham.” From Our Issues Birmingham.

Holiday family portrait time. From Roberto Singleton.

Security camera footage of a December attempted robbery at a Citgo gas station in Arlington–West End. From WVTM-13 News.

Skateboarders Brain Meadows, Jason Salillas, William Webb and Zachary Cruce discuss a skate park. From Luke Schlauder.

Rapper Money Good performs at the Alabama Music Awards in 2016 at the Carver Theatre downtown. From Xcintric Media Group.

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson on the team’s upcoming appearance in the Birmingham Bowl. From Wake Forest Athletics.

Clawson selling tickets. From Wake Forest Athletics.

Birmingham Bowl simulation. From Greedo Plays.

Predictions for the 2018 Birmingham Bowl with Memphis vs. Wake Forest. From Winning Cures Everything.

A look at the new Amazon facility in North Birmingham. From Spcus Gpecwt.

Playing table tennis in 1990. From Tricon7.

Playing the wind chimes at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Lena Mikado.

Dashcam footage of racing Porsches at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Targa 4 GTS.

Dashcam footage of driving I-20/59 west through downtown. From Above the Lanes.

Dashcam footage of I-65 heading south from Hanceville to Clanton. From Ryan the Dictator.

Driving on I-20/59 east through downtown. From Misha Magica.

Dashcam footage of U.S. 280 heading west from Alabama 119 to downtown. From Kenny Ram.

Driving on I-65 through downtown. From NS Railfan Productions/NRP.

And a nighttime version. From NS Railfan Productions/NRP.

Holiday time in Birmingham. From Syd and Jay.

Stopping by to hug Grandma before flying out of town. From Chico Vlogs.

Fund-raising promo for nonprofit organization STAIR of Birmingham, or Start the Adventure in Reading. From STAIR of Birmingham.

Indianapolis rock band Chives performs “Binocular” in July at the Spring Street Firehouse in Avondale. From Chives.

The Southern Championship cheerleading competition at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Cate’s Art.

Pastor Kip Laxson on Christmas Eve services at Asbury United Methodist Church near Lee Branch. From Asbury Bham.

Roanoke’s WSLS-10 reports on the Birmingham Bulls at Rail Yard Dawgs in December. From WSLS-10.

Breaking ground on the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club clubhouse in December at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Members of the Dancing Beats of Montgomery perform. From Behind the Beats.

Giving out care packages to homeless people. From Free Spirit Visions.

Iman Ashanti teaches yoga at the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club. From Iman.

Portland folk-rock band Fruition performs “Fire” in May at Zydeco on Southside. From Curtes Mitchell.

Rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs “First Snow” in December at Legacy Arena downtown. From Scott Neighbours.

Rehearsing the Tai Chi Kung-Fu Fan Dance in Green Springs. From Tŏng Yé.

Dance troupe Ballet Folklorico del Estado de Hidalgo performs. From Chanclitas Alabama.

Seeing the UAB Blazers off to the Boca Raton Bowl in December. From Alabama NewsCenter.

A busy November travel week includes driving to Birmingham to stay at the Tutwiler and jam with Steve Vai. From Jacy Dawn Valeras.

“Hot-Dogopolis,” by Eric Feldman and Leyla Modirzadeh, on Birmingham’s Greek community and its hot dog stands. From Southern Foodways.

The Opera Birmingham Chorus performs “Silent Night” at UAB Hospital. From Opera Birmingham.

Birmingham rapper Jaxxxon (formerly G.Q) performs at Zydeco on Southside. From JaxXxon Official Musik.

Playing “WWE 2K19” in a simulated Legacy Arena. From Xeno Slayer Convoy.

Highlights from Briarwood Christian School’s Christmas Chapel. From Briarwood Christian School.

At work on a model train layout matching downtown. From Gknos Model Trains.

Heavy rain in December. From Live Storms Media.

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The Birmingham channel: Little shop of ho ho’s

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Highlight reel for Ramsay sophomore small forward Zoe Cooper. From C.C.

A visit to the Moon Shine rooftop bar at Elyton Hotel downtown. From Devon Harris.

Promo for a Kwanzaa workshop earlier this month in Five Points West. From OTTV25 DA8TV.

Stephanie Whitaker of Engaged Wedding Library in Homewood discusses Birmingham-area venues that allow outside catering. From Stephanie Whitaker.

A tour of the Holiday Shop in Hoover’s Rocky Ridge neighborhood. From Kimberly Arnwine.

Activist Carlos Chaverst Jr. speaks at the Justice for E.J. Community Forum earlier this month at Muhammad Mosque No. 69 in Arlington–West End. The protesters are focused on the Hoover Police shooting of Emantic Bradford Jr. on Thanksgiving (our vertical video of the week). From Hoover Toob.

Birmingham pastors respond to the killing of Emantic Bradford Jr., the protests and their community. From David Barnhart.

Protesters at the Hoover Walmart. From ABC Daily News.

Bullet holes in the windshield (our other vertical video of the week). From Youngin Boyz YouTube.

Dancing on the party bus! (Our other other vertical video of the week.) From Poke Jordan.

A Tennessee Coal and Iron mine. From Its Keeton.

An iron mine in Leeds. From Its Keeton.

Elton John performs “Your Song” earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown. From Bama Guy n Bham.

“Birmingham pastor caught on hidden camera taking woman’s panties off claiming to heal her.” (Our other other other vertical video of the week.) From Icolemancomedy.

Jesse Sierke paints at Art Town in East Lake Station (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From Walter Simon.

Music video for “So Connected” by Birmingham rappers Mafia Squad featuring Yak Boi Fella. From Da Real Jay Popeye.

Singing at the Alabama State Sacred Harp Convention in November at Jefferson State Community College near Center Point. From Jonathon Smith.

Dashcam footage of driving I-20/59 from Fairfield to Trussville. From 504 Road Trips.

Promo by DeWayne Morris, pastor of Greater Works Church in Roebuck Plaza (our other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Greater Works Church of Birmingham.

Promo for finance expert Boyce Watkins at February’s A.G. Gaston Conference at the BJCC East Meeting Rooms downtown (our other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Your Black World.

Birmingham group Voices of the South performs “White Christmas” in 2017 at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Dennis R. Jones.

Concord, Calif., band Blue Devils competes in the 1979 Drum Corps International World Championships at Legion Field. From the Blue Devils.

And again in 1980. From the Blue Devils.

Driving in and around Birmingham. From Gone with Jon.

She’ll be there for you: Mountain Brook’s Courteney Cox (hi, Courtney!) surprises “Friends” superfan Suzy Antonyan on her birthday. From David Dobrik.

Soccer: Birmingham United SA 03 vs. Yankee United FC Reign NPL-03 at November’s Disney Girls Soccer Showcase in Orlando. From Stream Sports 2.

In this episode of “Drunk Birmingham Music History,” Jeff Herring talks about a strange incident at the Upside-Down Plaza in Five Points South (our other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Jenny Gault.

In this episode of “Drunk Birmingham Music History,” Jennifer Herring describes a floor-shaking moment at Tuxedo Junction in Ensley (our other other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Jenny Gault.

New York rapper Mod Da God performs in November at WorkPlay in Lakeview (our other other other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Queen T.T.’s Dynasty.

Walking through Linn Park downtown (our final vertical video of the week). From William Graham.

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The Birmingham channel: The vision thing

Wednesday, December 5th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Showing off some moves. From Woodlawn Finest 86.

Reporter Ivana Hrynkiw tries out the Birmingham Police training course in November. From al.com.

Birmingham rock band Alabama Rose performs “Good Intentions” as part of the Sugarshack Sessions, filmed in Bonita Springs, Fla. From Sugarshack Sessions.

During a trip to Birmingham, meeting Munford comedian Darren Knight, a k a Southern Momma. From Harley Loper.

Bus on First Avenue North downtown (our vertical video of the week). From Jaylin Manly.

New York prog rock band Coheed and Cambria performs in November at Iron City on Southside. From Hawes Burkhardt.

A model train cruises through a miniature Birmingham. From Craig Gardner.

Train near downtown at night. From Birmingham-Rail Productions.

Ninth-grade students from Birmingham and the Black Belt visit the University of Alabama during the fall for Vision Days. From UA Division of Community Affairs

Talking with clergy members about spiritual direction. From Natalie I. Sansom.

Driving through LightRails downtown. From Deric McGuffie.

A witness describes train collision with SUV in November in Jones Valley. From al.com.

Snowing in November north of Birmingham (our other vertical video of the week). From Mista Rich.

Singing at Roosevelt Church of God in Brighton. From Drobousmc.

Scenes from the Tiger-Rock Martial Arts 2018 World Championships in July at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From Tku2505

Commercial for Gardendale Flea Mall and Antique Center. From Gardendale Flea Mall and Antique Center.

Model Brittany Walker poses downtown. From Stanley Parrish.

A driving vlog (our other other vertical video of the week). From Da Real Big Dee 4kTv.

The UAB Marching Blazers at practice and at the game. From Sean Murray.

Outside the Tutwiler downtown (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Anthony Brogdon.

Driving on the interstate through downtown (our final vertical video of the week). From Jesus Gutiérrez.

Pick a side. From 45 Inc. Birmingham.

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin on the $378 million shortfall in the city’s pension fund. From City of Birmingham.

Rock musician Lindsey Buckingham performs “Big Love” in November at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Fliptyler.

Visiting from Philadelphia to take in an Alabama game and dine at Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q in Five Points South. From Seestuff.

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The Birmingham channel: Caught on tape

Saturday, November 17th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

From the downtown set of horror short “The Eye.” From Cody Gremlin.

Lynyrd Skynyrd performs “Sweet Home Alabama” in October at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From HomeSouth Builders.

Downtown view from Vulcan. From Geography Uber Alles.

Back home in Birmingham. From Country Boi Erick.

Girls soccer: Baton Rouge SC 04 Black vs. Gulf Coast Texans in September at the U.S. Youth Soccer National League Mid-South Conference. From Trevis Thompson.

Worship Night in October at King’s Way Church in Irondale. From King’s Way Church.

Activist and Birmingham native Angela Davis speaks in October in Madrid. From La Casa Encendida.

Security footage of a burglary at a house in southwest Birmingham. From Ron Terry.

Seattle rock band Alice in Chains performs “Would?” in October at the BJCC Concert Hall downtown. From Mdmar10.

Commercial for S Nails and Spa in Inverness. From S Nail and Spa.

Members of the New Orleans Pelicans send a special message to Birmingham, which will play host to an NBA G League team in 2022. From WVTM 13 News.

More on the new minor league basketball team. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Nashville folk-country singer-songwriter CeCe Hetrick performs in October at the Nick on Southside. From CeCe Hetrick.

Exotic cars in the Summit parking lot. From Green Ninja 5.

And there they go. From Green Ninja 5.

Highlight reel for Oak Mountain junior running back Jonathan Bennett. From J. Bennett.

The play “Women – Saucy and Sweet” in April at Samford University. From Isabel Azar.

The UAB homecoming parade in October on University Boulevard. From Tŏng Yé.

Lafayette, La., contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle performs “Rescue” in October at the Alabama Theatre downtown (our vertical video of the week). From Paul Thai.

Promo for the Velocity Accelerator business training program at Innovation Depot downtown. From Innovation Depot.

Parker Landwehr joins Vestavia Hills tech staffing agency ITAC Solutions as a recruiter. From ITAC Solutions.

Rapper Colbi Babi D2S performs in September at Zydeco on Southside. From Colbi Babi D2S.

Birmingham real estate agent Gene Darden gives an update on the real estate market. From Southern Realty Specialists KW the Real Estate Gene.

WSFL’s Birmingham Fire vs. USFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits in Madden 08 PC. From Mark Wilson.

Promo from Pauly Shore for his appearance earlier this month at the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover. From Pauly Shore.

Prescott, Ariz., jam band Spafford performs “West L.A. Fadeaway” in October at Saturn in Avondale. From Isom Morgan.

Athens blues-rock band Allgood performs “Trilogy” in October at Avondale Brewing Co. From Yesterdays Today.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Tori Kelly performs “Soul’s Anthem (It Is Well)” in October at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Haley Catherine.

Commercial for the Ford Mustang at Adamson Ford downtown. From #AlwaysAdamson.

Youth hockey: Birmingham Bulls at Nashville Flyers in October. From Nashville Flyers.

Tyler Kime of Standard Air, Plumbing and Insulation on turning on the furnace for the first time. From Means Advertising.

Quebec City indie-dance band Men I Trust performs in October at Saturn in Avondale. From Large Marge.

Newark poet Jasmine Mans performs “Birmingham” in Houston. From Write About Now.

Promoting UAB for study abroad students from Turkey. From AnkaStudy Yurtdışı Eğitim Danışmanlığı.

Looking up at Vulcan. From Geography Uber Alles.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban speaks at the Monday Morning Quarterback CLub in October at the Harbert Center downtown. From Charlie Potter.

Car fire spotted while traveling on I-65 south of Hoover (our other vertical video of the week). From Henry Gordon.

Talking with founder Keith Crowe about Hope Street Christian Ministries in Woodlawn. From Danny Kang Austin.

Birmingham’s Jonathan Davis talks about his experience at Berea College in Kentucky. From Berea Admissions.

Feature on the Essential restaurant which opened in July downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Drone footage of LabCorp downtown. From Edmonds Engineering Inc.

Vlogging from Children’s of Alabama on Southside. From Panda King4cVLOGS.

Michigan rapper NF performs in January at Iron City on Southside (our other other vertical video of the week). From Tyler Harrison.

Southern rock-jam band Gov’t Mule performs “Revolution Come, Revolution Go” in October at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Actress Gabrielle.

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