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The Birmingham channel: Burlesque, bikes and bears

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Detroit gospel group the Whitfield Company performs in June at Sardis Baptist Church in Fairview. From Darlene Dock.

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The Birmingham channel: Summer’s end

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Talking with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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The Birmingham channel: Goodest of all time

Monday, May 20th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Los Angeles indie pop band LANY performs in April at Iron City on Southside. From Delaney Greenhill.

Soccer: Loudoun United at Birmingham Legion, highlights from the April game at BBVA Compass Field. From USL Championship.

And the full match. From USL Championship

And Birmingham at St. Louis in April at Toyota Stadium. From Birmingham Legion FC.

Playing the piano in the lobby of the Tutwiler Hotel downtown. From Vic Bonnel.

Keyboard capers at the Birmingham Zoo (our vertical video of the week). From Amy McLelland.

Birmingham’s Jessika Harris sings with Carrie Underwood on “The Champion” earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown. From Luckiest Wife.

And Underwood performs “Southbound.” From Brianna Nicole Duncan.

Visiting the Riverchase Galleria, the Birmingham Museum of Art and Trader Joe’s at the Summit. From 탠저린 Tangerine.

Train east of downtown. From Joshua Lawrence.

And trains in Irondale and downtown. From Amory Railfan.

Train in New Castle. From Kc4vlj.

And trains near downtown after dark. From Sean Madison.

Goat yoga! At Goat Yoga Bham in Helena. From WVTM-13 News.

Takeoff. From Emory Carver.

Parking meter blues (our other vertical video of the week). From Dedman1107.

The Birmingham Black Barons youth baseball team in action. From Yung Playa Entertainment.

Promo for Fido’s Friend dog service. From McLelland Piano Studio.

Drone footage of downtown. From Dunlap Productions.

Amtrak Crescent pulling in downtown. From Esteban.

Pitch for Sachai Tea Company to establish a kitchen incubator in Titusville. From Common Thread.

Musicians from Cathedral Church of the Advent downtown perform “My Savior Left His Throne Above.” From Cathedral Church of the Advent.

Taking in the Alabama Auto Show and the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. From the Roaming Blazer.

Waving to patients at Children’s of Alabama during the seventh inning stretch at a Barons home game. From Minor League Baseball.

Promo for July 26 Nonprofit Program Planning Intensive Workshop at Rev Birmingham in Woodlawn. From Ty Fix My Nonprofit.

A Birmingham family celebrates at the University of Alabama graduation ceremony earlier this month. From Jacoby Sims.

Apparent gunfire on the street (our other other vertical video of the week). From DJ Fa.

Jets defensive end and Birmingham native Quinnen Williams talks about the value of education. From Robert Kahl.

Interview with UAB dental student Kandis Carter. From Future DDS.

Activist and Birmingham native Angela Davis announces she would like to receive the Shuttlesworth Award from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, on the TV show “Democracy Now!” From Democracy Now!

Columbus, Ohio, hardcore punk band Beartooth performs “Afterall” earlier this month at Iron City on Southside. From Honda’s and Music.

Pre-game reel for the Birmingham Bulls during the playoffs. From Birmingham Bulls.

Atlanta artist Beme Mystique performs earlier this month at Zanzibar International Bar and Grill in Glen Iris (our final vertical video of the week). From Mobay Empire LLC 1.

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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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The Birmingham channel: 13 miles to glory

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Boy Scouts interrogate Alabama football coach Nick Saban at the 12th Annual Boy Scouts American Values Luncheon fund-raiser in March at the BJCC North Exhibition Hall downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

A recent episode of “Samford Sports Wrap-Up” with retiring women’s basketball coach Mike Morris. From Samford University Athletics.

UAB’s Lister Hill Library opens the first virtual reality studio on campus. From University of Alabama at Birmingham.

College softball: Highlights from Birmingham-Southern at Covenant in March in Lookout Mountain, Ga. From Covenant Scots.

Discussing damages in personal injury cases. From Farris, Riley and Pitt LLP.

Runner’s World feature on Hoover’s Highlands College, where all students run in an annual half-marathon in November at Homewood’s Lakeshore Trail. From Highlands College.

Live music at the Oasis in Lakeview. From Actress Gabrielle.

Talking with Birmingham rapper Luh Soldier. From No Jumper.

Highlight reel for Huffman Middle point guard Kerrion Gilbert. From Hoop Brothers.

The 60m hurdles race at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in March at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Sports Live Stadium.

Members of Bellydance Superstars perform in 2010 on WBRC-6’s “Good Day Alabama.” From Rebecca Vasile.

UAB’s Louis Nabors discusses evolving treatments for patients with brain metastases. From Onc Live TV.

WBRC-6 report on the 1965 Parade of Homes. From Chewy Ltd.

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot performs for fans in March outside Iron City on Southside after the concert. From Switchfoot.

Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors discusses facing UAB in the NIT. From Hit That Line.

Firefighters spray the Hospitality Inn fire in March from the parking lot of Johns-Ridout’s Funeral Parlors. From David Gunnells.

Michigan bass fisherman Kevin VanDam talks about winning the 2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham. From Kevin VanDam.

Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) makes a campaign stop in March in Birmingham. From WVTM 13 News.

Orlando Apollos’ Johnny Manziel vs. Birmingham Iron’s Trent Richardson. From FlemLo Raps.

Manziel exchanges friendly greetings with Iron. From Robbie2k.

Freddie Brown, wide receivers coach at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., discusses new recruits, including Shades Valley’s KeiAndre Sanders. From Wofford Terriers.

Washington’s WTOP (103.5 FM) features Louie, shipped from Birmingham, as Pet of the Week. From WTOP Radio.

Highlights from Angela Rye, lawyer and political strategist, at February’s A.G. Gaston Conference at the BJCC East Meeting Rooms downtown. From 1987.

Birmingham band Meta-Medica performs in March at Good People Brewing Company downtown. From Leejthedj337.

College baseball: Highlights from Furman at Samford in March. From Samford University Athletics.

And highlights from Mississippi State at Samford in March. From Samford University Athletics.

Plus highlights from Maine at Samford in March. From Samford University Athletics.

Scenes from March’s Battle of the Magic City Showcase at Hoover High School. From Slam HS.

Visiting Sloss Furnaces. From the Carpetbagger.

Train in Calera. From Seaboard Railfanner.

And a train crossing in Crestwood North. From Free Brick Productions.

Highlights from the Southern Xpress 7v7 tournament in March at Carver High School in North Birmingham. From Touchdown Alabama Magazine.

College softball: Highlights from Tennessee Tech at Samford in March. From Samford University Athletics.

Eight hours of ABC-33/40 severe weather coverage from April 27, 2011. From Waffle Iron Archives.

Putting together a Tumbling Loco train set found at a Birmingham thrift shop. From Train Tsar Fun.

Security cam footage of a Family Dollar store in Central Park, in which two men armed with swords attempt a robbery in March. From WVTM-13 News.

Wrestling: Kane vs. Dave Bautista in 2005 at the BJCC Coliseum downtown. From Brothers of Destruction 22.

Altamont senior Amrita Lakhanpal talks about Screens for Schools, her program to provide 60 Chromebooks to elementary schools. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Sen. Doug Jones speaks in March at the Strand Book Store in New York. He discussed his new book, “Bending Toward Justice,” about the decades-long fight to bring the 1963 Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombers to justice. From Strand Book Store.

And Jones on CBSN. From CBS News.

Plus Jones on Salon. From Salon.

Hockey: Peoria Rivermen at Birmingham Bulls in March in Pelham. From Peoria Rivermen SPHL.

Highlights from Black History Month at Samford University. From Samford University.

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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: The rides of October

Monday, October 15th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Promo for the Woolworth bar in Five Points South. From Focus Creative.

Fire engulfs Metropolitan apartments under construction in September in Lakeview. From Frank Mullens.

More fire footage. From al.com.

Drone footage of the fire. From WVTM-13 News.

CBS-42 report on driver allegedly holding students on Birmingham city school bus in September in Oxmoor Valley. From CBS 42.

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church competes for a $150,000 Partners in Preservation grant. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Promo for the Festival of Life religious conference on Oct. 24 at Boutwell Auditorium downtown. From RCCG Jesus House Huntsville.

A visitor picks his 12 favorite spots in Birmingham, including the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Railroad Park, Birmingham Museum of Art and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. From Jeremy Bowling.

Snippets from the Workforce Summit and UI Directors’ Conference from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies in September at the BJCC East Meeting Rooms downtown. From InfoTech Videos.

Commercial for new Alliance of American Football franchise the Birmingham Iron. From Alliance of American Football.

Promo for the Club private supper club. From the Club.

Feature on not-for-profit Southern Research’s fund-raising campaign for work in neurosciences. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Promo for the Birmingham Water Works. From Birmingham Water Works Vids.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce names Glen Iris app developer MotionMobs as finalist in the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin proposes in September buying new uniforms for the seven city high school marching bands (our vertical video of the week). From Mayor Randall Woodfin.

South Carolina Christian rock band Needtobreathe performs “No Excuses” in 2017 at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Max Haben.

Checking out rides. From Bassballinchevy334.

Rapper/singer-songwriter J. Cole performs in September at Legacy Arena downtown (our other vertical video of the week). From Apex Consulting Solutions.

Greenville, S.C., blues-rock group Marcus King Band performs in September at Zydeco on Southside. From Mark Berry.

Mounds, Okla.-based GoBob Pipe and Steel Sales announces a new Birmingham distribution center. From GoBob Pipe and Steel Sales.

An arrest outside of the UAB Hill Student Center (our other other vertical video of the week). From Ivelisse Sanchez.

Raining in the parking lot. From Mista Rich.

Commercial for post-Magic City Classic concert on Oct. 26 at Boutwell Auditorium downtown, including Maze and the Manhattans. From Jerry Mason.

Testimonial for Eng1ine Fitness in Brook Highland. From Chris Kizziah.

Destin jam band Cadillac Willy and Montgomery funk-blues band Blues Old Stand perform “Red Hot Mama” in 2015 at Avondale Brewing Company. From Morgan Lemly.

Michael Weber of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Birmingham announces fall events. From EO Birmingham.

Members of Positively Funny Improv perform “Action Slips” in 2012 at the Rare Martini in Lakeview. From Positively Funny Improv.

Members of Positively Funny Improv perform “First Date” in 2015 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. From Positively Funny Improv.

Promo for Yaxeni y Ricardo los Luzeros de Rioverde performing at Fiesta in September at Linn Park downtown. From Yaxeni y Ricardo los Luzeros de Rioverde.

And onstage. From Yaxeni y Ricardo los Luzeros de Rioverde.

Family fun at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (our final vertical video of the week). From Knit Fitness LLC.

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The Birmingham channel: Sharp objects

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

An RV trip starts in Birmingham with Heavenly Donut Company, Railroad Park (plus food trucks) and Urban Cookhouse. From Bradley Bromlow.

Dashcam footage of driving from Pell City down I-20 west to Homewood. From D.W. Red.

Worship song at Church of the Highlands’ West Birmingham campus at Parker High School in Smithfield (our vertical video of the week). From Patiently Waiting.

Visiting the Mid-Autumn Festival (a k a the Moon Festival) in September at UAB Hill Student Center. From Tŏng Yé.

Birmingham punk band Bad Example performs in September at the Spring Street Firehouse in Avondale. From Colors of Nights.

Vlogging on the way out of town (our other vertical video of the week). From Bella Smith.

Touring a UAB dorm room (our other other vertical video of the week). From Tierra Turner.

Drum solo at Railroad Park downtown (our final vertical video of the week). From Queen Tall T AGB.

Drone footage of the Station Church in Bessemer. From C.W.

Renowned Chicago photographer Dawoud Bey discusses his 2013 work “The Birmingham Project.” From Elizabeth Laitman Hughes.

Birmingham civil rights leader C. Herbert Oliver on his 1963 report on the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church. From the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

Promo for Mission Birmingham’s Pastors Prayer Summit in November in Talladega. From Kevin Moore.

Matthew Whitaker of GKHouses property management in Homewood on evicting tenants. From GKHouses.

A look at the newly opened Woolworth in Five Points South. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Marcus Vick for the Birmingham Thunderbolts against Memphis Maniax in a virtual XFL game. From Backbreaker D-League.

Fultondale’s 31 Escape adds ax throwing. From Kasey Strout.

Commercial for digital directory Near Birmingham. From Steve Taylor.

Promo for the UAB Collat School of Business. From UAB Collat School of Business.

Actress Reese Witherspoon appears in September at the Alabama Theatre downtown as part of her “Whiskey in a Teacup” book tour. From Living It Up with Laurel.

Highlight reel for Heritage Christian Academy senior pitcher/catcher Riley Akins at August’s Perfect Game Southeast Prospect Showcase in Atlanta. From Skill Show Videos.

A peek at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International’s annual Supplier Forum in June in Birmingham. From Cinepear.

Aaron Daniel and Jon Lunceford preview September 6A game Jackson-Olin at Carver. From WJOX 94.5.

Bernard Nomberg of the Nomberg Law Firm talks with Edward L. Hardin Jr. of Burr and Forman. From the Nomberg Law Firm.

Discussing 1963 and the civil rights movement, including “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. From Joseph Shelton Hall.

Walking through the shell of Century Plaza. From C-Dogg91.

Hot and Hot Fish Club’s Chris Hastings and Heartwood Forge’s Will Manning team up to make the Sportsman’s Knife Collection. From Tom Beckbe.

Promo for Chase Prep parochial school. From Common Thread.

Time-lapse footage of Birmingham artist Sonia J. Summers painting “Facets of Birmingham” as part of the Vulcans on Parade project, added in July. From Sonia J. Summers.

Autocar Family Fun Day in September at its Pinson Valley plant. From Russ Randolph.

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The Birmingham channel: Bouncing off the walls

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Journey performs “Faithfully” in August at Legacy Arena downtown. From Wendy Dewberry.

Promo for comedian DeAnne Smith performing Thursday at the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover (our vertical video of the week). From Scott Orr.

A hit in Birmingham (our other vertical video of the week). From Jason Singley.

Memphis rapper and Florence native Jo Kennek performs “I’m on It” at Luxe Ultra Lounge on Southside (our other other vertical video of the week). From Yvonda Jackson.

Wenonah High School wins $1,000 in the Litter Quitters Video Competition. From Santek Waste Services.

Wenonah’s winning entry. From Litter Quitters.

Singer Jesus Chairez performs “Palma Salazar” at Rancho el Centenario in Mt. Olive. From Randy Avalos.

Promo for August Worship Nights at King’s Way Church in Irondale. From King’s Way Church.

And footage of the event itself. From King’s Way Church.

Lura Denson, owner of Beezie’s Kitchen in Vestavia Hills, discusses her pre-existing condition. From Senator Doug Jones.

Summer vacation in Birmingham, with stops at the Outlet Shops of Grand River, Steel City Pops, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Oak Mountain State Park and more. From Misssmakaylaaa.

EWTN founder Mother Angelica, a k a Rita Antoinette Rizzo, inducted in August into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. From D.B. Plowden.

Another inductee, Michael Calvert, former executive director of Operation New Birmingham. From D.B. Plowden.

One more inductee: Sister Mary Frances Loftin, former president and chief executive officer of St. Vincent’s Health System. From D.B. Plowden.

Checking out the monthly Saturday morning Magic City Octane at Brookwood Village. From the RPM Standard.

A look at new Cahaba Heights restaurant El ZunZún. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Commercial for the Maids of Birmingham in Homewood. From the Maids Birmingham.

Vagón Chicano performs “Palma Salazar” in August at Rancho el Centenario in Mt. Olive. From Espinoza Paz Lucy Flores.

A last day in Birmingham driving around (our final vertical video of the week). From William Rodriguez.

Showing a project at the “Women Who Code Birmingham Hackathon: Magic City Hacks” event in August at Alloy downtown. From Matt Jaeh.

Explaining the potential from Opportunity Zones. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Birmingham band St. Paul and the Broken Bones performs “Apollo” on Monday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” From Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Birmingham Barons center fielder Luis Alexander Basabe hits a two-run shot against the Generals in August at the Ballpark at Jackson. From Minor League Baseball.

Wolfe performs at Club Volcano in Ensley. From Grind Media.

Promo for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Oct. 21 at the Red Mountain Theatre Company downtown. From Southern Exposure.

Talking about Yuren Chinese School in Vestavia Hills. From Tŏng Yé.

Parkour at UAB. From William Wortman.

Promo for Eng1ine Fitness in Brook Highland. From Chris Kizziah.

A nighttime trip to Vulcan. From Official Savvy Grace.

UAB student Sunsern Damronglaohapan from Thailand on his school. From Into Study.

Feature on Ensley’s Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. From Alabama NewsCenter.

“The meaning of the Birmingham tragedy, 1963” with James Baldwin, Reinhold Niebuhr and Thomas Kilgore Jr. From Collectif James Baldwin.

Episode No. 160 of podcast “Run Birmingham” features Jeff Martinez of Trak Shak and Alex Morrow of Resolute Running Training Center discussing new gear. From Run Birmingham
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The Birmingham channel: Kick up your heels

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Barons pitcher Spencer Adams ends the top of the seventh inning with his sixth strikeout against the Chattanooga Lookouts in May at Regions Field downtown. From Minor League Baseball.

Checking out the second annual I Am a Father 5k race earlier this month at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From I Am a Father 5K.

Michigan State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham partner on research for diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. From Webs Edge Health.

Commercial for Hawthorne at Lake Heather apartments in Inverness, Hoover. From Hawthorne Residential Parnters.

New York pop singer Max performs in May at Tin Roof in Lakeview. From Feesa.

Hanging out at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. From Cody Gremlin.

Commercial for Alabama House candidate Jacqueline Gray Miller. From Dub Dynasty Ent.

Birmingham rapper BMR DeeMan performs in May at Diamonds of Birmingham Gentlemen’s Club in in Brighton. From BMR DeeMan TV.

English rock band Asking Alexandria performs “Into the Fire” in April at Iron City on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From Miguel Romero.

Tarrant’s Corey Patrick goes viral for photo of him taking the bus to high school graduation ceremony. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Highlights from country band Florida Georgia Line in 2014 at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From Massive Music.

A patriotic number from May’s Birmingham Dance Theatre recital at the BJCC Concert Hall downtown. From Karen Briley.

Dancers perform to “Good Old Days.” From Karen Briley.

Dancers perform “For My Help.” From Karen Briley.

Summer family fun at the Birmingham Zoo. From Scotty Boy Homie.

Actor-singer Hayley Kiyoko talks with fans in March. From Feesa.

Investigating the zeppelin mooring mast on the Thomas Jefferson Tower downtown. From al.com.

Canadian TV station received in Birmingham (our other vertical video of the week). From Local and DX Radio.

Dashcam (and rearcam) footage of driving at U.S. 280 and Shelby County 41. From Vear Experts.

Looking forward to Birmingham’s new pro football team. From New Dish on the Stove.

A Lamborghini and a Shelby GT350 at a car meetup in Cahaba Heights, Vestavia Hills. From Biv3 Media.

Wesley Wade of Energen speaks on “The Effort to Keep Millennials” at May’s Disrupt HR Birmingham event at Innovation Depot downtown. From Disrupt HR.

Highlights from the 28th annual Society of Black Academic Surgeons meeting in April at the Westin Birmingham downtown with UAB as host. From Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh.

Driving around Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Wilmer C.

Highlight reel for Leeds forward Jeffrey Nolen Jr. From Jeffrey Nolen Jr.

A look at Trips for Kids, a nonprofit organization that offers mountain bike outings and environmental education. From Cycling Talk.

Huntsville rapper Young Rippa performs in May at Zydeco on Southside (our other other vertical video of the week). From Young Rippa #ripnation.

That time a teenager stole a MAX bus with Birmingham police in pursuit … From WVTM-13 News.

Oak Mountain State Park featured in an episode of Alabama Public Television show “Discovering Alabama.” From Discovering Alabama.

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The Birmingham channel: The eyes of mystery

Thursday, June 7th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Los Angeles heavy metal band Bad Wolves perform “Zombie” in May at Legacy Arena downtown. From DTenacity.

Michael R. Jordan, pastor of New Era Baptist Church in Arlington – West End, talks with people on the street. From King Noble Higherself.

More from Pastor Jordan. From Timmy Thomas Jr.

Jacksonville rock band Shinedown performs “Sound of Madness” in May at Legacy Arena downtown. From DTenacity.

Monster trucks in a simulated Monster Jam in Legacy Arena. From MJRocks2219.

Promo for Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham. From Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham.

NBC Nightly News report on a high incidence of eye cancer among Auburn grads, filmed in Birmingham. From Ben Traylor.

Talking with local entrepreneurs about Birmingham. From Revolution LLC.

McLeod Software competes in the Birmingham Corporate Challenge in April at Railroad Park downtown. From McLeod in Motion.

Ashley Welch, a student from Jackie O’Neal School of Dance in Vestavia Hills, performs “Freedom” at April’s Platinum National Dance Competition at the Alabama Theatre downtown, winning Top Elite Act. From Platinum Dance.

Birmingham tribute band Eat a Peach performs in January in Montgomery. From Will Cash.

Columbus, Ohio, rock band Starset performs in May in Birmingham. From DTenacity.

Las Vegas heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch performs “Gone Away” in May at Legacy Arena downtown. From DTenacity.

Meeting Five Finger Death Punch did not go so well … From Cody Gremlin.

Little Savannah’s Clif Holt makes Summer Succotash Pico de Gallo in May at the Market at Pepper Place in Lakeview. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Birmingham alternative band the Murder of Jane Crow performs in 2016. From Scarecrow Jenkins.

Birmingham police officers in Linn Park downtown. From Kat Kan.

A look at events by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to gather public input. From Community Foundation.

PBS NewsHour report on Chicago students who came to Birmingham to learn firsthand about civil rights history. From Education Week.

Rice junior shortstop Ford Proctor against the UAB Blazers in May at Reckling Park in Houston. From 2080 Baseball.

Birmingham Latin band Sol Música performs in May at Rojo on Southside. From Kurt McKinney Music.

Tampa rap group Seckond Chaynce performs at the Nick on Southside. From UnderGround Booking UGB.

San Francisco rock band Primus performs in May at the BJCC Concert Hall downtown. From J.J. Hoover.

Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon performs “Sultan’s Curse” in May at the BJCC Concert Hall downtown. From Rick A.

Softball: Birmingham Thunderbolts 06 vs. SEC Softball NC in May in Rock Hill, S.C. From Dwayne Hubbard.

Thunderbolts vs. Atlanta Vipers 06 – Callaway in May in Rock Hill, S.C. From Dwayne Hubbard.

Thunderbolts vs. Knockouts 05 of Darlington, S.C., in May in Rock Hill, S.C. From Dwayne Hubbard.

Chicago funk band the Main Squeeze performs in April at Saturn in Avondale. From Benjamin Aslin.

Flying in from Baltimore for a business trip, with stops at Topgolf and Dreamland BBQ. From Marco MM7.

Hyundai forklift for sale in Irondale. From Springer Equipment.

And a Toyota forklift. From Springer Equipment

Students from Amy’s School of Dance in Meridian perform “Time Warp” at April’s Platinum National Dance Competition at the Alabama Theatre downtown, winning Top Recreational Act and Platinum Power. From Platinum Dance.

“La Vaughn Livingston – the Representative of the Birmingham Art/Music Underground.” From Virgil Livingston.

Birmingham jam band Diner performs in May at the Oasis in Lakeview. From Actress Gabrielle.

Dashcam footage of driving I-459 and U.S. 280. From Abnormal Alabama.

Dothan group Minister Randy Miller and New Praise performs in Birmingham. From Randy Miller.

Birmingham band Nowhere Squares performs at Avondale venue Saturn for an episode of Alabama Public Television’s “Subcarrier.” From Subcarrier.

Future 150 scouting camp featuring Atlanta’s Premier Xpress 13u in May. From Premier Athletic Training.

Birmingham author Robert McCammon reads from his novel “Mister Slaughter” at the 2009 Alabama Bound book festival at the central branch of Birmingham Public Library. From Robert McCammon.

Digging into some Golden Flake chips (our vertical video of the week). From Nadia Jena.

Commercial for Praise Fest Weekend in May in Pelham. From Kikuyu Diaspora Television USA.

A field trip to Birmingham. From Kylaunilove1 Vlogs.

Trains in Irondale. From Carson Bean.

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Thursday, May 10th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Hopping a train in Irondale to Atlanta and Greenville, S.C. From John E. Ringo.

Training program Innovate Birmingham holds its April graduation ceremony at Alabama Power downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Video announcements for New Life Birmingham church in Huffman. From New Life Bham.

Portland indie rock band Modest Mouse performs “Cowboy Dan” in April at Sloss Furances. From Rachael Tierney.

Louisiana high school student De’Jeune’ Richardson recites the poem “The Ballad of Birmingham” by Dudley Randall, her entry for April’s Poetry Out Loud national competition in Washington. From Nola.com.

DC power pop band Jukebox the Ghost performs “Colorful” in April at Seasick Records in Crestwood North. From ItisRael.

Kids perform a rap inspired by the book “The Watsons Go to Birmingham.” From Toucranium Inc.

Members of California State University – Bakersfield read Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” From the Runner.

David Traylor of City Hardwoods in Oxmoor discusses table saw safety. From City Hardwoods.

Birmingham hip-hop artist Bo the Great performs. From OTTV25 DA8TV.

Williamstown, Mass., band Misty Blues performs “Will My Blues” in April at the Nick on Southside. From Roger Stephenson.

Talking with James Lewis of Bettola Italian restaurant in Pepper Place in Lakeview. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile performs “What Can I Say” in 2012 at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Brent Huss.

Promo for the Greystone subdivision in Hoover. From Best of U.S. Homes Birmingham.

A 1964 report on civil rights struggles in Birmingham. From Hezakya Newz and Music.

Promo for New Birth Birmingham church in the Killbough Springs neighborhood. From Danny Kang Austin.

Matches from the 2018 Birmingham Open judo tournament in April at Spain Park High School in Hoover. From Charlie.

Birmingham attorney and state House candidate Jerome Dees on local TV show “Our Issues Birmingham.” From Our Issues Birmingham.

Curtis Manning, associate professor at Nunez Community College in New Orleans, discusses the civil rights movement in Birmingham and Albany, Ga. From Curtis Manning.

Memphis’ Team Thad plays in an April basketball tournament at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Ultimate Highlights.

A look at the 2018 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama in April at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From IndyCar.

“One of the most gorgeous road courses in the country.” From Arpukiense.

Katie Hargitt reports on the Honda Indy Grand Prix. From IndyCar.

A return trip to Birmingham to visit Five Points South and Frank Fleming’s sculpture the Storyteller. From Tia M. Grubb.

Dining out at Ranch House Family Restaurant in Vestavia Hills. From Best of U.S. Homes Birmingham.

A virtual train in Birmingham from app “Trainz Simulator 2.” From Deep South Railfan.

Slow-motion footage in and around Railroad Park downtown. From Take It Digital.

Promo for the Comrade Challenge at Squad Fitness. From Squad Fitness.

Visiting Kelly Ingram Park, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and other places around town. From Romina.

Troy University students examine the Birmingham Pledge. From Troy TrojanVision.

Alabama’s GOP gubernatorial debate in April at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From American News.

Maureen McCann of Spartan Invest in Five Points South discusses turnkey rental properties on the Birmingham Real Estate Investors Association podcast. From AlaREIA.

Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon performs in 2002 at the Boiler Room in Smithfield. From Adam Corso.

April launch party for Nexus Fitness in Homewood. From Nexus Fitness.

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Monday, March 26th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

The view from behind the net at a Birmingham Bulls match at Pelham Ice Arena (our vertical video of the week). From Matthew Merrifield.

A moment with a homeless man (our other vertical video of the week). From Kacy Summers.

Promo for Homewood gym Nexus Fitness. From Nexus Fitness.

More from Nexus Fitness. From Nexus Fitness.

Promo for Lee Branch gym Quevity. From Zeekee.

Dancing in Fairfield. From Victor Tyrone Ravizee.

Promo featuring comedians DaddAzz and Melissa for this past weekend’s Best of Both Worlds Comedy Show at Birmingham Event Center in the ACIPCO-Finley neighborhood. From DaddAzz.

Cycling on a break (our other other vertical video of the week). From the Blessed Life of a Trucker.

Corbitt Chandler, chief executive officer of Apex Current digital marketing agency in Homewood, presents “Facebook Marketing and Sales Funnel Training” at Forge downtown. From Apex Current.

A minute with dentist and UAB graduate Elizabeth Kalliath for Chicago’s MG Dentistry. From MG Dentistry.

From 25 years ago this month, reports on the Blizzard of 1993. From Vorton J. Maxwell.

Lakeview dance party! From Manish Let’s Get Em a k a DJ Manish.

Checking out the BJCC area downtown. From Random Booshae.

Panel discussion “I Remember Birmingham 1963” earlier this month in New Orleans. Participants were New Orleans professor Raphael Cassimere Jr.; Bastrop, Texas, composer and trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe; Meadville, Pa., artist and assistant professor Steve A. Prince; and Birmingham’s Sarah Collins Rudolph. From Amistad Research Center.

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin on Rise of the Rest, a competition awarding $100,000 to a local startup. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Shipt CEO Bill Smith on Rise of the Rest. From Alabama NewsCenter.

And Mayor Woodfin comments on Birmingham winning a Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge prize. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Birmingham police report on the active shooter earlier this month at UAB Highlands on Southside. From Associated Press.

Drone footage of the annual Feast of St. Mark Italian Festival, held in April at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Vestavia Hills. From Zeekee.

Teams from Atlanta and Birmingham compete in Kevin Kirk’s Cut Party Battle in December at the Birmingham Marriott. From Kevin Kirk.

Squirrel hole in a Birmingham house. From Rid-a-Critter Inc.

Visiting downtown Homewood and Morris Avenue. From Wynter Childers.

More from Birmingham’s Kyle Sullivan and his monthlong trip to Antarctica in 2017. From Neoteotihuacan

Trains in Irondale. From Carson Bean.

Trains earlier this month in Woodlawn, McCalla and Irondale among other locations. From SOU610.

Trains in December in Irondale. From Alcheng1000.

Trains in February downtown, in Irondale and in Temple, Ga. From River Line Productions.

Ramsay High resource officer Alex Vildibill dances with students at the senior cookout. From Larry Heath.

Bellhops moving company participates in the 14th annual Chili Cook-Off earlier this month at Brookwood Village in Homewood. From Bellhops.

Birth video for Lillian Grace Dotman earlier this month at UAB Hospital. From Megan Pettus Videography.

Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin marks 100 days in office by announcing plans for the city earlier this month at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Mayor Randall Woodfin.

Promo for the Alabama School of Fine Arts downtown. From Alabama School of Fine Arts.

Birmingham rock band Smoking with the Bandit performs “Blood Red Eyes” at the Almost Legal Podcast studio in Sterrett. From Jay Galloway.

Out on the town, including the Roof at Redmont Hotel downtown. From Pia Ming.

Atlanta singer Puddles Pity Party, a k a Mike Geier, performs earlier this month at Iron City on Southside (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Kevin Muir.

Dancing Dolls of Birmingham performs (our final vertical video of the week). From Tre’Vonnda Gaines.

Time-lapse footage of the 2018 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships earlier this month at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. Only a few facilities nationwide use a hydraulically banked track (seen at 0:48). From Davis Architects.

Family trip to Birmingham. From Pia Ming.

Comedian Crissle West tells the story of the Birmingham Children’s Crusade of 1963 led by Gwendolyn Sanders (Eris Baker of “This Is Us”) for Comedy Central’s “Drunk History.” From William Pierce.

Fonteneau and Arnold law firm on regulations for sick leave. From Trey Miller.

Acting coach and Birmingham native Britt Rentschler. From John Rosenfeld.

Courtlin Arrington, 17, accidentally shot and killed earlier this month on campus at Huffman High. From Daily Mail.

Huffman student Michael Jerome Barber charged in shooting; report given in sign language. From Sign1News Admin.

Feature on Lakeview nonprofit artists’ co-op Paperworkers Local. From Alabama NewsCenter.

The Spirit of Houston marching band rehearses in 2014 at Samford’s Seibert Stadium before the BBVA Compass Bowl. From Marc Martin.

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Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Drone footage of Vulcan. From Craig.

Explaining kyphoplasty. From Norton Dill.

Commercial for Wininger Law Firm downtown. From Wininger Law Firm.

Michigan rapper NF performs in January at Iron City on Southside. From Pringles Can Man.

Hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony performs at Iron City on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From Parrish Thomas.

Drone footage of Railroad Park downtown. From Birmingham-Rail Productions.

Trains in Irondale. From Carson Bean.

Testimonial from Kristin Bearden of Remlap for Alabama Ortho Spine and Sports in Trussville. From Norton Dill.

Testimonial from Jerry Motes for Alabama Ortho Spine and Sports. From Norton Dill.

Preventative cleaning against the flu outbreak. From Whitaker Family Vlogs.

Running monster trucks through a simulated Legacy Arena course. From Tlitd31.

Promo by Shane Douglas of All About Roofing in Leeds (our other vertical video of the week). From All About Roofing.

TV host Jay Fever at the Alabama Theatre downtown for the Dancing Dolls of Birmingham show. From Marcus GramfamStore Brandon.

Visiting Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Park. From Caleb Jones.

Getting ready for an operation at UAB Hospital (our other other vertical video of the week). From Cookiemix67.

And the recovery. From Cookiemix67.

The BHM BIZ magazine panel “What’s Next in Sports in Birmingham?” in January at UAB’s Bartow Arena. The speakers: Mark Ingram, UAB athletic director; Jonathan Nelson, general manager of the Birmingham Barons; John Coppins, championship manager at the United States Golf Association; Morgan Trotter Copes, vice president of United Soccer League Birmingham; and Edgar Gantt, Southwestern Athletic Conference interim commissioner. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Drone footage of the Hawk’s Nest development at Lewis Smith Lake, designed by Nequette Architecture and Design downtown. From Nequette Architecture and Design.

Heading to the Summit. From Lib C.

Security camera footage of a car crash at the intersection of Fourth Avenue South and 15th Street. From Bullochman.

Another angle. From Bullochman.

Scott of Aqua Systems of Birmingham in Pelham explains hard water. From Aqua Systems of Birmingham.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Aimee Mann performs “Save Me” in January at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Greg Smith.

The praise team at Hillsview Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Roebuck performs “Lord, You’re Mighty,” “Mighty to Save” and “The Anthem.” From RiaRenee.

Reveal of the Birmingham Legion FC soccer team in January. From Joseph Goodman.

Ronnie Thomas, science teacher and Birmingham native, speaks at the 2018 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit in January in Atlanta. From Extra Yard Summit.

Testimonial from teacher Kim Hall at Mountain Brook Elementary School for New Orleans-based K. Allen Consulting. From Krystal Allen.

Birmingham hardcore band Clot performs in January at UAB Hill Student Center. From Colors of Nights.

Profile of P. Lauren Savage, doctor at Alabama Ortho Spine and Sports. From Norton Dill.

Visiting Repticon Birmingham Reptile and Exotic Animal Show in January at the Zamora Shrine Center in Irondale. From Service Dog Paws.

The Oxford Reefs perform at the Bam Jam cheerleading competition in January at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Amber Gray.

Birmingham metalcore band Gunnar performs in January at UAB Hill Student Center. From Colors of Nights.

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Monday, January 29th, 2018

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Huntsville author Frances Osborn Robb discusses the exhibit, “Shot in Alabama: Historical Birmingham Photographs,” based on her book of the same name earlier this month at the Birmingham Public Library central branch. From BPL Online.

Dashcam footage of driving from Birmingham. From Truck and Travel Live.

Dashcam footage of driving around downtown. From Gerson Orozco.

More driving around downtown. From Wuly Manuel.

Train in Irondale. From Birmingham-Rail Productions.

Legion Field, as seen through Google Earth. From Amazing Stadiumflights.

“Bailando” at Chuck E. Cheese’s in Inverness. From Bigmyke0913.

Big trucks at the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown. From Chronicle’s of Carter.

More from the Monster Jam. From Andrew Bond.

Maximum Destruction a k a Max D. From Jordan Barrett.

El Toro Loco. From Monster Jam.

Megalodon. From Monster Jam.

Promo for Avondale bar the Marble Ring, filmed in Montgomery. From Cory Anchors.

Drone night footage of the Sterling Castle in Shelby. From the Sterling Castle.

Just another night at the gas station … (our vertical video of the week). From _ Teenager.

Talking about the Birmingham Pledge (our other vertical video of the week). From the Birmingham Pledge Foundation Tipler.

New York brass house band Too Many Zooz performs earlier this month at Saturn in Avondale. From A. Levy.

Students from Rochester’s Hillel Community Day School reflect on their trip to Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery. From Hillel Community Day School.

The Freestyle All-Stars Drumline of Center Point performs at the 2018 MLK Day 5K Drum Run downtown. From Starnes Publishing.

Hockey: Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Birmingham Bulls earlier this month in Pelham. From Thomas Pecoraro.

Visiting Cece Designs in Oxmoor. From Intrigue Designs.

The Southern Grit National Cup Series competition earlier this month at High Point Climbing and Fitness in Inverness. From USA Climbing.

Promo for Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at UAB. From Asia Michael.

Promo for the Birmingham chapter of the nonprofit organization Girls on the Run. From Girls on the Run Birmingham.

New members of Gardendale nonprofit organization and sorority Pretty N Purple Turtle Shellz. From Pretty N Purple Turtle Shellz Pond.

The 2017 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Pupu Mojos.

Talking with Silvertron Cafe owner Marco Morosini about nonprofit program Heart to Table, which feeds homeless people at the warming station at Boutwell Auditorium downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Highlight reel for Gardendale senior offensive tackle Adrian Gooch. From Street Light Recruiting.

Scenes from the November inauguration of Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin. From OTTV25 DA8TV.

Shout out to wrestler A.J. Styles at WWE’s “SmackDown Live” earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown (our other other vertical video of the week). From WWE Wrestling Fan.

More from “SmackDown Live” (our other other other vertical video of the week). From WWE Wrestling Fan.

Still more from “SmackDown Live” (our final vertical video of the week). From Megan Sullivan.

Orlando rock band Matchbox Twenty performs “Long Day” in August at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From Brian Trippe.

Drone footage of Asbury United Methodist Church near Lee Branch, including pouring concrete for the stage. From Wright Construction Company.

At the first Birmingham city council meeting with new mayor Randall Woodfin. From OTTV25 DA8TV.

Kids enjoying the December snow. From RadarChipmonk Plus4.

Exploring a snowy cityscape, including a snowball fight on the UAB quad. From Kevin Lee.

Hanging out at the new Topgolf in Uptown. From Lui Vids.

A look at Art of Truth studio in Homewood. From Big Phil the Director.

A look at the pop-up exhibit, “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited,” this month at the Ballard House Project downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Mobile rapper Codeine Chris working in Birmingham. From Eddie Carey.

Obama campaign rally in 2008 at UAB’s Bartow Arena. From the Lee Overstreet.

Injecting Kybella to treat a double chin at Dermatology and Laser of Alabama in Mountain Brook. From Dr. Sarah Sawyer.

And firing a laser at bruising. From Dr. Sarah Sawyer

Rapper Hoodrich Pablo Juan performs earlier this month at Xclusive Lounge in Smithfield. From Filmswave Bray.

American Federation of Teachers’ promo for the Birmingham school system. From AFTHQ.

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