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The Birmingham channel: Kickin’ it

Monday, August 14th, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Birmingham Hammers at Chattanooga Football Club in July. From Chattanooga Football Club.

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Train. From Ritu J.

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Rapper David Banner in July at the Shoe Clinic in Five Points South. From AllGODbuddy.

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The Prblms performs “Clearview” and “Lane Switch” at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From The Prblms.

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Chatting at T-Bones restaurant in Five Points South. From Fill in the Pieces.

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Praise break at the 98th International Holy Convocation at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown (our vertical video of the week). From James K. Jefferson.

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Birmingham’s Black Jacket Symphony performs “And Your Bird Can Sing” in 2014 at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Treser62.

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Pelham’s Southern Knights Drum and Bugle Corps performs at July’s Drum Corps International competition at Samford’s Seibert Stadium. From Chris Deal.

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A visit to Reed Books downtown (our vertical video of the week). From R.J. Wilson.

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A July episode of “Our Issues Birmingham” with Birmingham mayoral candidate Chris Woods. From Our Issues Birmingham.

Commercial for Birmingham mayoral candidate Frank Matthews. From Frank Matthews.

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Talking with Lane Odin of Birmingham retailer Cigars and More at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers’ 85th annual convention in Las Vegas. From Micallef Cigars.

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Tennis highlights: UAB at South Florida in March in Tampa. From JoeKing32.

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Summer road trip from South Carolina to Jacksonville, Fla., to Enterprise and Birmingham. From Healthy Ai.

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Flash flood late July along Patton Creek in Vestavia Hills. From Live Storms Media.

Hugh flash flood by Diplomat Deli in Vestavia Hills. From Weather Nation.

More flooding near the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Storm Chasing Video.

Flood footage from social media users. From Weather Channel.

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Vlogging while driving to the Levite Jewish Community Center (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.

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South Florida vs. South Carolina in the last play of December’s Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. From Alec Monies.

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Driving in Birmingham. From Justin Campbell.

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A magic trick (our vertical video of the week). From Dedrick Ander.

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Los Angeles rock band Hey Violet performs “Hoodie” in July at Brookwood Village in Homewood (our vertical video of the week). From That Irwin Girl.

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The 1990 Iron Bowl at Legion Field. From Alabama Historian.

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A report from the bus in the rain (our vertical video of the week). From Madison DeGraffenreid.

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Stormy skies in Vestavia Hills (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.

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Candidate forum for Birmingham district No. 2 in late July at East Lake United Methodist Church. From I Believe in Birmingham.

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Walking to Anytime Fitness in Vestavia Hills to work out. From Kyle Gainey.

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Drone footage of a driveway in progress in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. From Wright Construction Birmingham.

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Trucking along I-65 from Franklin, Ky., to Birmingham. From Big Rig Travels.

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Exploring the city at What’s on 2nd and Edgar’s Bakery downtown, Silvertron Cafe in Forest Park and Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills. From Robert Gurule.

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A confession. From Steven San Lucas.

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Driving in the rain westbound on I-20 at the I-459 junction. From Ritu J.

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Pensacola rapper Cremro Smith performs in July at the Nick on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From UndergroundBooking Jimbo.

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Fun times at the Birmingham Zoo and the Riverchase Galleria. From Shiiyo.

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Hunting for an RV park. From Squirmy Feet Explores.

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A snippet of Western Kentucky vs. UAB in 1996 at Legion Field. From WKU Library Special Collections.

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Gadsden hip-hop artist Big Henri and Bray perform in July at the Nick on Southside. From UndergroundBooking Jimbo.

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Chris Reid of Reid Law Firm on Southside discusses visitation rights. From Christopher Reid.

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Checking out downtown via Google Maps Street View (our vertical video of the week). From Lopez Alexander.

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Rapper Chezzy Boy performs at the Nick on Southside. From RVLI Video.

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An orangutan at the Birmingham Zoo (our vertical video of the week). From Ritu J.

More from the zoo: swan, flamingos, pony and giraffes. From Kait Mauro.

Even more: Burmese python and red-and-green macaw. From Kait Mauro.

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Demonstrating clean variations at CrossFit Birmingham in Inverness. From Rigorous Media.

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British cover band the Molly Ringwalds performs “Home Sweet Home” in July at Iron City on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From Steppencat.

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Birmingham to add United Soccer League team in 2019. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Promo for new USL team. From Brian Curtin.

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Coming from South Carolina for the Southern Sportsman’s Apparel booth at the 34th annual World Deer Expo in July at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From Kyle Gainey.

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Talking with A.J. Johnson, pastor from Hartford, Conn., about July’s March for Justice downtown. From Revival That Works.

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A trip to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Gowestusa.

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Promo for nonprofit organization STAIR of Birmingham, or Start the Adventure in Reading. From STAIR of Birmingham.

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The Birmingham channel

Birmingham-area Christmas restaurant options 2014

Friday, December 12th, 2014

By the time you’re done shopping and wrapping and decorating and partying, you might not have the will to be cooking, too. Fortunately, a number of Birmingham restaurants will open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. And several offer catering and takeout service with holiday options.

Open Christmas Eve

Billy's Sports Grill

Billy’s Sports Grill: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (205) 879-2238, 2012 Cahaba Road, English Village, Mountain Brook; (205) 956-2323, 4520 Overton Road, Ste. 104, Irondale.

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Bottle and Bone porchetta sandwich.

Bottle and Bone: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (205) 538-7106 or jen@bottleandbone.com. Uptown, 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Ste. 200.

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The Bright Star

The Bright Star: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (205) 426-1861. 304 19th St. N., Bessemer.

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Cedar's Grille

Cedar’s Grille: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (205) 988-5993. 1870 Chace Drive, Hoover. [added Dec. 16]

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Tutwiler Hotel

Century Restaurant and Bar at the Tutwiler: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (205) 458-9611. 2021 Park Place N., downtown.

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Dixie Fish Co.

Dixie Fish Company: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (205) 924-3493. 101 Resource Center Pkwy., off U.S. 280, Inverness.

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Galley and Garden, James Boyce

Galley and Garden: 4-9 p.m. (205) 939-5551. 2220 Highland Ave. S., Southside.

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Homewood Gourmet Baby Blue Salad

Homewood Gourmet: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (205) 871-1620. 1919 28th Ave. S., Homewood.

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Irondale Cafe

Irondale Cafe: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Open for lunch, plus takeout options including ham, turkey, side dishes and pie [2013 menu]. (205) 956-5258. 1906 First Ave. N., Irondale.

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Lone Star Steakhouse - Trussville

Lone Star Steakhouse: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (205) 661-9339. 4720 Norrell Drive, Trussville.

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MetroPrime Steakhouse chop

MetroPrime Steakhouse: 5-10 p.m. (205) 623-5288. 1035 20th St. S., Five Points South, Southside.

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Seasons 52

Seasons 52: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations available online. (205) 968-5152. The Summit.

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Sherry's Cafe and Catering

Sherry’s Cafe and Catering: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  (205) 655-5260. 5800 Valley Road, Ste. 110, Trussville.

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Silvertron Cafe pasta

Silvertron Cafe: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (205) 591-3707. 3813 Clairmont Ave. S., Forest Park.

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Slice Pizza and Brew - Soul Pie

Slice Pizza and Brew: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (205) 715-9300. 725 29th St. S., Lakeview.

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Taj India

Taj India: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (205) 939-3805. 2226 Highland Ave. S., Southside.

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V. Richards roast beef

V. Richards: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., including cafe. Christmas catering/takeout, available for pickup Dec. 24. (205) 591-7000. 3916 Clairmont Ave. S., Forest Park.

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Village Tavern, beef, french fries

Village Tavern: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (205) 970-1640. 101 Summit Blvd., The Summit.

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Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

China Moon

China Moon: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (205) 324-2332. 3310 Clairmont Ave. S., Piggly Wiggly shopping center, Southside.

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Crestwood Tavern

Crestwood Tavern: 3 p.m.-midnight. (205) 510-0053. 5500 Crestwood Blvd.

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Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover

Hoover Grille: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Christmas Eve, 5-10 p.m. Christmas Day. (205) 985-9994. Inside Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover, 2960 John Hawkins Pkwy. [added Dec. 16]

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Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint

Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Christmas Eve, 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. Christmas Day. (205) 203-4512. 2811 Seventh Ave. S., Lakeview. [added Dec. 23]

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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-10 p.m. Christmas Eve, 4:30-10 p.m. Christmas Day. (205) 298-0200. 3501 Grandview Pkwy., off U.S. 280 near the Colonnade. [added Dec. 23]

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Max's Delicatessen sandwich

Max’s Delicatessen: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (205) 968-7600 or info@maxsdelionline.com. Colonnade shopping center.

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Wynfrey Hotel Hyatt

Merk’s Tavern and Kitchen: 6 a.m.-midnight. (205) 444-5731. Inside the Wynfrey Hotel/Hyatt, Riverchase Galleria, Hoover.

Also, Shula’s Steak House will be open Christmas Eve only, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m. [added Dec. 16]

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Mr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking

Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Cooking: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (205) 824-8283. 1917 Hoover Ct., Hoover.

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Mt. Fuji Japanese Sushi and Steak House

Mt. Fuji Japanese Sushi and Steak House: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m. both days. (205) 995-0588. Village at Lee Branch, Hoover. [added Dec. 24]

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Renaissance Ross Bridge

Renaissance Ross Bridge: Restaurants open at various hours all day long both days. Reservations available by calling (205) 949-3057. 4000 Grand Ave., Hoover.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House broccoli au gratin

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Christmas Day. Holiday side dishes to go, $29.95, pick up through Dec. 24. Reservations available online. Embassy Suites Hotel, 2300 Woodcrest Pl., Homewood.

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Silver Coin Indian Restaurant

Silver Coin Indian Grill: Christmas Eve: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m.: Christmas Day: 5-9:30 p.m. (205) 823-9070. 3321 Lorna Road, Ste. 13, Hoover.

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Tao Asian: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (205) 685-8809. 345 Huntley Pkwy., Pelham. [added Dec. 16]

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Todd English PUB

Todd English PUB: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations available by calling (205) 307-3700. 2221 Richard Arrington Blvd. N., Uptown, downtown.

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Waffle House

Two diners remain open 24 hours a day, Denny’s and Waffle House. Also, IHOP will be open both days, hours vary by location.

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Let us know in the comments if we missed a restaurant.