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The Birmingham channel: Making tracks

Monday, May 25th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Rethink 20/59 video on proposed overhaul of interstate stretch through downtown. From James Clark.

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Time-lapse video of artist Michael Fischler injecting paint into bubble wrap to create a portrait of Birmingham native and singer Beth Thornley. From Michael Fischler.

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Birmingham mayor William Bell interviewed on business news site TheStreet about downtown’s building boom. From TheStreet.

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Rock band the Pixies performs “Dead” earlier this month at Iron City on Southside. From treser62.

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Challenger Hellcat parade lap at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From jeffscot26.

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Service project by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Birmingham branch to add playground mulch at Mitchell’s Place in Irondale. From skipdidit.

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The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham presents a proposal for a bus rapid transit system. From South East Lake Neighborhood Association.

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Skateboarding on First Avenue South downtown. From David Sheetz.

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The “Ballad of Birmingham,” as told through Minecraft. From istone111.

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Narrating a drive through Birmingham. From the Jade and John Show.

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A promo for “Sweet Home Railroad,” one man’s journey to becoming a train engineer. From Daniel Hill.

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“Heads,” a weekend spent in eight downtown barber shops. From Dillon Hayes.

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Preparing for the Summer Flash Mob at the June 4 Birmingham Art Crawl. From Sanspointe Dance.

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Christian Hill highlight reel, Holy Family Cristo Rey High School basketball. From Street Light Recruiting.

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Scott Douglas, executive director of Greater Birmingham Ministries, on elevating the quality of life for working-class residents. From Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation.

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See Noah Galloway in the “Dancing with the Stars” finals.

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The Birmingham channel: What we do in our off-hours

Monday, May 18th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

“Chasing Kites,” a quirky, adventurous love story. From Greyson A. Welch.

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Paul Finebaum speaks about Birmingham’s “true gift” at last week’s sixth annual Leadership Luncheon. From al.com.

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A Realtor’s guide to living in Birmingham. From Christina Lowry James.

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Birmingham artist Wellon Bridgers painting an original piece, “Surely Goodness and Mercy,” based on Psalm 23 for Cahaba Park Church’s the Corner Room ministry. From the Corner Room.

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Honoring Nancy Goedecke, United Way of Central Alabama’s Outstanding Civic Leader for 2014. From Julie Luker.

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Tuesday’s Birmingham city council meeting. From citycouncilbham.

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Polyphonic Spree kicks off its show Saturday by decorating a sheet at Saturn in Avondale. From Ezra.

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Mad Hatter Dance Company and MosaicoFlamenco perform in One Night in the Gardens of Spain Saturday at Das Haus downtown. From Amy Miller.

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Saturday’s Do Dah Day parade on Southside. From Andrew Salser.

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See Noah Galloway glide into the “Dancing with the Stars” finals.

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The Birmingham channel: A stage for everyone

Monday, May 11th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Rob Zombie performs last week at Iron City on Southside. From ALM 3.

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Pennsylvania rock band Halestorm performs “Dear Daughter” in April at Iron City. From Josh Corne.

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Birmingham Bar Foundation film on contributions from attorneys to the city’s civil rights movement in 1963. From Dragonfly Public Media.

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Promo for LA Photography. From Corey Carpenter.

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Slipknot last week at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From ALM 3.

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Michelle and Austin’s wedding. From Julia Robertson.

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YouTube performer Twaimz with “The Llama Song” in February at Iron City. From LiveLaughPuppyxo.

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Pizitz Middle student Bradford Billingsley debuted a line of designs Friday at Birmingham Fashion Week 2015 at Pepper Place in Lakeview. From Starnes Publishing.

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Breaking Benjamin performs “Failure” in April at Iron City. From David Bailey.

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Birmingham firefighter tribute 2015. From BFRSFAN.

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Drone footage of Railroad Park downtown. From David Henderson.

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Birmingham’s Scenario Skateboards. From Christopher Tickell.

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UAB Spirit Coordinator Ryan Martin introduces her vlog. From Inside Cheerleading.

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A look at Ensley’s Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. From United for Life Foundation.

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See Noah Galloway reach the Top 4
 on “Dancing with the Stars.”

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The Birmingham channel: A sense of place

Monday, May 4th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Zagat picks Birmingham as No. 1 on its list of the Next Hot Food Cities. From Zagat.

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Steve Martin, Birmingham’s Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Mark O’Connor and Amos Lee perform “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” last week on “Late Show with David Letterman.” From Late Show with David Letterman.

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An hour of Slayer from April at Iron City on Southside. From ALM 3.

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Apartment window open, rain outside and dishes being washed inside. From Joshua Hamilton.

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The Pretty Reckless performs “Sweet Things” Tuesday at Iron City. From Josh Corne.

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Amanda goes skydiving. From Chattanooga Skydiving Company.

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Lil Boosie performs in April at the BJCC Legacy Arena downtown. From Fast Forward Footage.

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A report on the cemetery under the Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From WIAT-42.

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The Dirty Guv’nahs performs “I Shall Be Released” in March 2014 at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Daniel Sisco.

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Perry Ward, president of Lawson State Community College, throws the first pitch Thursday at the Barons game. From Darren C. Allen.

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Marilyn Manson performs “Killing Strangers” last week at Iron City. From Sam Spees.

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Promotional video for BioTech on Southside, with special cameo by Noah Galloway. From BioTech Limb and Brace.

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Timelapse scenes around town. From Kinora Films.

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A look back at Samford students who built Graffiti, an outreach center in 1975 in New York. From Graffiti Gang.

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Videographer Phil Free rides along at the Barber Motorsports Park track. From Alabama NewsCenter [client].

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Music video for “Anything” from Birmingham band the Old Paints. From Normal Jacket.

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See Noah Galloway earn a 10 from one of
the judges on “Dancing with the Stars.”

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The Birmingham channel: Blazer film festival

Monday, April 27th, 2015

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

“The March Quilts” by Jessica Chriesman and Kenzie Greer.

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“Don’t Bully Me” by Joe Jablonsky and Morgan Walston.

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“A Drop of Hope” by Ben Jones and Jacquie Pearlstein.

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“Feral” by Matt Henton and Lane McCaig.

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“Voice of the Unheard” by Anissa Latham-Brown and Madelyn Wong.

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“100 Houses” by Ali Simpson and Melissa Thomas.

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“4th Down” by Kourtney Cowart and Michael Shikany.

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“Woodlawn Rising” by Sarah Buckelew and Beth Kitchin.

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“10-4 Birmingham” by Piyush Borse and Karan Jani.

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PSC 395, Human Trafficking in Birmingham.

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“Seasick” by Scott Hodnett.

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See the documentary, “The Great Invisible.”

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See Noah Galloway’s partner and group dances
from “Dancing With the Stars.”

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The Birmingham channel: From the outside

Monday, April 20th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Students from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire make a civil rights pilgrimage. From University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

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Some 40 to 50 protestors rally for higher wages outside the Southside McDonald’s. From al.com.

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A look at the nonprofit organization Special Equestrians, which serves people with disabilities. From Special Equestrians.

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Tuscaloosa band Ramble Tamble performs at Mono. From Kevin Wright.

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Nerissa plays in a basketball tournament. From Carl Weston.

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Footage of First United Methodist Church downtown. From John Alford.

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A look at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Rahni Argo-Bryant.

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Scenes from “For Better or Worse,” a play by Tyesha Brown. From Tyesha Brown.

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See part 3 of  “Antiques Roadshow” in Birmingham.

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See Noah Galloway dance to “A Whole New World.”

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The Birmingham channel: Night of a thousand stars

Monday, April 13th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Miranda Lambert performs “Over You” on March 19 at the BJCC Legacy Arena downtown. From Matt F.

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Jazmine Sullivan performs “Hood Love” Wednesday at Iron City on Southside. From Keefy laKeith.

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Kenny Chesney performs “I Go Back” on March 19 at the BJCC Legacy Arena. From Matt F.

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J. Cole performs “Crooked Smile” March 29 at Iron City. From Keefy laKeith.

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Tycho performs last week at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Andrew Zeller.

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Danielle Bradbery performs “Heart of Dixie” on March 19 at the BJCC Legacy Arena. From Matt F.

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Andrew Combs performs “Suwanee County” at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Spectra Sonic Sound Sessions.

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Will Norris drives the car from the Thompson High School Engineering Academy in Alabaster for the Electrathon 2015 at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Steve Spicer.

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A trip to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on the first day of spring. From Mummy Piggles.

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Whitney discusses Southern cuisine during her Mormon mission trip to Birmingham. From Prepare to Serve.

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Hard Knox Rollergirls vs. the Tragic City Rollers last week in Irondale. From PCP gives you wheels.

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The Southern 630, built in 1904, makes an excursion from Chattanooga to Birmingham in 2012. From Dynamo Productions.

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A lesson on tossing the flying disc at George Ward Park in Green Springs. From Jebb Long.

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Campsgiving, celebrating a birthday in the woods. From Uncharted Media.

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J and T’s fun day in Birmingham. From Jordan McManaway.

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Mountaintop Worship performs “How Can It Be?” From Mountaintop Media.

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A look at the Birmingham Barons’ 2014 season. From DJ Dittenhoefer.

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Birmingham rapper Bama Baldhead performs “Felt Sorry for Me.” From Josh Berry.

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Promo for nonprofit organization the Lovelady Center in East Lake. From Graham Ard.

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See part 2 of  “Antiques Roadshow” in Birmingham.

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See Noah Galloway and his interpretive dance routine.

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The Birmingham channel: Busting out for spring

Monday, April 6th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Teaser for UAB’s production of “Avenue Q.” From Theatre UAB.

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Sarah McLachlan performs “Sweet Surrender” Tuesday at the BJCC Concert Hall. From DTenacity.

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Singer/actress LeToya Luckett and fashion designer Anthony L. Williams at a brunch event last week at Vulcan Park. From Dawnita Johnson.

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Minneapolis’ Conveyer performs “What’s Inside” last fall at the Forge in Woodlawn. From Conveyer.

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A look at Village Creek. From Spiritree Nyemma.

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Elyse Therose performs “The Urge” in February at the Nick on Southside. From Elyse Therose.

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Skating at the Fields along U.S. 280. From Zaida Ricklen.

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Birds and reptiles at the Birmingham Zoo. From Theo Hughes.

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Shannon Hancock of Birmingham Yoga explains Reiki hands-on healing for pets. From al.com.

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Nick de Castro and the Birmingham-Southern College Concert Choir perform “Kedushah” by Ernest Bloch at Homecoming. From Nickd457.

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Promo for Honda’s CAN Conference in May in Hoover. From Honda Engage.

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Inside the National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and Practices at Sloss Furnaces. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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The Lady Tigers of Lauderdale County hit Birmingham for the state basketball tournament. From Philip Young.

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“Woodlawn” trailer, a new movie from the Erwin Brothers. From Beinmo.

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See winners from the “Peeps Show” contest.

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See valuable treasures uncovered in the first part of
“Antiques Roadshow” in Birmingham.

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See Noah Galloway dance the tango.

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The Birmingham channel: The show on the road

Monday, March 30th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

President Obama speaks Thursday at Lawson State Community College on the new steps the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking to protect consumers from abusive payday lending practices. From the White House.

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Driving while filming, part 1: daytime. From Alex Djesus.

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Driving while filming, part 2: nighttime. From Tatiana Youngblood.

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Driving while filming, part 3: using a dashcam. From vearexperts.

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South African rap-rave group Die Antwoord performs earlier this month at Iron City on Southside. From Will Bonn.

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My pal Chanda put together a report on the academies program at Birmingham schools. From Chanda Temple.

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Le’Andria Johnson sings “God Will Take Care of You.” From Henry Washington Jr.

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Ramsay high boys’ basketball. From Chandler Minton.

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Jimmy Swaggart preaches March 21, 1986, in Birmingham. From Louis Calzada.

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The Entertainers perform to Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything” at the Alabama Theatre. From Masquerade Dance.

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Aerial footage of Patton Park in East Birmingham. From Howard Daniels.

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Promotional video “Health Is Movement” from Homewood Friends and Family Healthcare. From KS Films.

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Alabama technical mountain biking in March at Oak Mountain State Park. From Lon Cullen.

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Mountain Brook High alums return with their college a capella group to perform with the Birmingham Boys Choir. From Starnes Publishing.

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See Noah Galloway dance to Darius Rucker.

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The Birmingham channel: Everywhere you look

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A beautiful time-lapse showcase of Birmingham. From Dunlap Productions.

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Informational video on sickle cell anemia from January 2012. From Sickle Cell Foundation.

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Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess practice in Birmingham (I recognize the studio) for tonight’s Week 2 competition on “Dancing with the Stars.” From VIVA.

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The men’s 4 x 400m relay during a collegiate championship track meet at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Dexter Lee.

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Carlos Santana opens his show last week at the BJCC Concert Hall. From Vladimir Fuerte.

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UAB upsets Iowa State Thursday in the NCAA men’s tournament. From NCAA March Madness.

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Promotional interviews for Anesthesia Services of Birmingham. From Means Advertising.

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Miranda Lambert performs at her show Thursday at the BJCC Legacy Arena downtown. From Mark Metcalf.

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A short pre-incident film showing the new fire suppression system at the Grayson Lumber company in 1965, followed by the massive fire in 1966. From Kevin Mcgough.

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Birmingham-born John Ball sings “Come Thou Fount” for his Kickstarter campaign. From Jamie Jean.

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A look from and inside the top floor of the City Federal building downtown. From Top of City Federal.

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Training Alexis. From Wayne Heard.

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A short educational clip from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. From Northern Light Productions.

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See Noah Galloway’s debut on “Dancing with the Stars.”

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The Birmingham channel: What so proudly we hail

Monday, March 16th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

The Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band and Special Patrol Group at the 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Southside. From David Gunnells.

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Otterbein defeats Birmingham-Southern 12-8 over spring break in men’s lacrosse. From Otterbein Athletics.

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The Black Jacket Symphony performs the Allman Brothers’ “Jessica” earlier this month at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From ugacrow.

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The closing seconds of UAB’s win over Western Kentucky in the Conference USA Tournament Thursday at the BJCC Legacy Arena downtown. From BlazerGrad88.

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Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance event Saturday at YWCA Birmingham downtown, with caller Naomi Anderegg and Red Mountain White Trash. From Tom Gordon.

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Your Birmingham Blitz. From Chelsey Bailey.

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The Birmingham Sunlights performs at the 2014 Kentuck Festival in Northport. From Alabama Music Office Video.

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The 27th annual Service Guild of Birmingham Gala. From Seed Digital Media.

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Gina Love tries out on the National Anthem at Regions Field. From Gina Clark.

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Inviolate’s sword dance from October 2013 at the High Note on Southside. From Inviolateband.

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Waka Flocka Flame performs last week at Zydeco on Southside. From hester2.

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Roadtrip to First Avenue Rocks downtown. From Nathan Hill.

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Nashville band Wilderness Alive hit the Nick last summer as one of its tour stops. From Corey Kundert.

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The Seasoned Performers present “A Slippery Slope: The Consequences of Hate” Jan. 25 at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church downtown. From Birmingham Holocaust Education Center.

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Chicago’s Neckbeerd Skateboard Supply parties in Birmingham. From Dan Drews.

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Scott Douglas, executive director of Greater Birmingham Ministries, explains how the Alabama Constitution is an impediment to progress. From Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation.

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Highlights from the Southern Invitational track meet at Birmingham-Southern College. From Sharks Soccer.

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The Birmingham channel: Like a warm wind blowin’

Monday, March 9th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Birmingham Dance Theatre performs “Blood on the Leaves” at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church for a Black History Month program. From Halo Radio.

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Little Big Town performs “Boondocks” Friday at the BJCC Concert Hall. From Jaycy Nail.

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Hyperlapse of the drive from Birmingham to Selma, with Rollins College students on field study. From Julian Chambliss.

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A 1985 USFL preseason game between the Houston Gamblers and the Birmingham Stallions at Legion Field. From USFL Forever.

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Wedowee troupe The Dance Center on Main performs “River Deep, Mountain High” at the Kids Artistic Revue competition last week at the Alabama Theatre. From KARtv.

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GreatMillStone tours Kelly Ingram Park downtown. From Gmsbornagain.

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A look at the Birmingham Vulcans’ youth rugby program for age 6 to 19. From Birmingham Vulcans.

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How Catherine and Matt found each other. From Main Street Productions.

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Greer’s story for the Heart Ball fund-raiser for the American Heart Association. From Vulcan Media.

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The Birmingham-Southern swim and dive team. From Presley Langley.
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The Birmingham channel: Kids, cars and causes

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Performing three-position cleans at CrossFit Birmingham in Inverness. From Rigorous Media.

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Time-lapse video of the 2015 Challenger Hellcat, World of Wheels at the BJCC Exhibition Hall. From jeffscot26.

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Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz performing Feb. 15 at Platinum of Birmingham downtown. From Platinum of Birmingham.

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A look back at the drive home during Snowpocalypse 2014. From cheesellama.

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Interviews from “Separate and Unequal in 1963: How Can We Create a Fair Society?” From APT IQ Learning Network.

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Making the most of a soggy snow day. From WIAT 42.

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Firefighter graduation ceremonies from 1965 to 1968 on 16mm film from the Birmingham Fire Department. From Kevin Mcgough.

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The role of Birmingham’s Fred Shuttlesworth during the civil rights movement. From History Classroom.

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The Birmingham Neurofibromatosis Walk on May 10 raises more than $52,000 with some 400 participants at Railroad Park. From Children’s Tumor Foundation.

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Bouncing around at the AirWalk Trampoline Arena in North Shelby. From Hayden Marbut.

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Kids of Birmingham 1963. From Freda Potter.

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Snow! From Krystal M. Swain.
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The Birmingham channel: On their toes

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

The Flaming Lips performs “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1” Wednesday at Iron City on Southside. From treser62.

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Birmingham Fire and Rescue Heavy Rescue 1 responding. From BFRSFAN.

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Dark Star Orchestra performs “He’s Gone” Feb. 16 at Iron City. From treser62.

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Navy P-8 touch-and-go at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From John’s Flying Channel.

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Friday’s Primitive Talk show at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From the Primitive Talk.

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A look at the Chinese New Year Festival on Feb. 14 at Boutwell Auditorium downtown. From Jasmine Roper.

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A 2014 aerial demo reel. From Pitts Media.

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The East Lake Initiative’s 25-year commitment to the community. From Christ Church Birmingham.

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John Lyda and Tori Caltagirone win the People’s Choice Award for “Singing in the Rain” at the Dancing with Our Stars Feb. 12 fund-raiser at the Bessemer Civic Center. Proceeds went to the Clay House Children’s Center. From Cam Video Productions.

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Saturday’s Birmingham Blaze pre-season game against the Alabama Blackhawks at Carver High School. From T4Films.

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The Birmingham channel: To be the best

Monday, February 16th, 2015

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Homewood High’s show choir performs in a January competition in Montgomery. From Matthew Westberry.

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November’s Career Development Conference downtown. From Birmingham Education Foundation.

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Custom 1965 Lincoln Continental at last week’s World of Wheels downtown. From NotBob Channel.

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Kingston wears a GoPro. From Dog Days of Birmingham.

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A New Year’s resolution to walk 10,000 steps a day. From Clementine Tufts.

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The Grateful Dead Katie Moellering story visual. From Justin Miller.

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A shoot with Handley Breaux Designs. From Crooked Tree Productions.

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See Tiny Hamster on a dinner date.

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See what brought some Birmingham voters out last week.

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