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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Driving through LightRails downtown. From Deric McGuffie.

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

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

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

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

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

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Model Brittany Walker poses downtown. From Stanley Parrish.

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

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

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

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

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Pick a side. From 45 Inc. Birmingham.

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

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

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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: Word on the street

Monday, November 13th, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Music video for “Crystalized” by Birmingham electronic duo Halter Kids. Thanks to band member McClain McKinney for the suggestion! From Halter Kids Music.

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My pal Arik Sokol filmed this “man on the street” segment in Birmingham last week on the allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore. From the Washington Post.

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Lawnmower demo. From Quinton Sanders.

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Road trip to Hoover and Homewood. From Ronny Boyswag.

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Trains downtown. From Jackson Slater Elevator Rail Alarm Fan.

Train in North Avondale. From CSXfan4589.

More trains in North Avondale. From CSXfan4589.

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Warming up at Mizu Japanese Steak House in Trussville and then performing at Side Effects in Smithfield. From J.G.

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Visiting downtown Homewood, Vulcan and Five Points South. From James Harris.

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Pastor Nathan Carden of the Church at Ross Bridge in Hoover shares his vision. From Nathan Carden.

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Talking with Ashley Steiner of Ashley Ink and Paperie in Birmingham, winner of a Global Student Entrepreneur Award. From Robert Evans.

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Vlog from participants at June’s National Speech and Debate Tournament downtown. From Nicole Andraya Costa Rica.

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Nashville rapper Haystak performs in 2016 at the Nick on Southside. From Undergroundbooking Jimbo.

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Marlowobp.

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Yoga session at Railroad Park downtown. From Michael Northorp.

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Exploring the Tutwiler Hotel downtown. From Jackson Slater Elevator Rail Alarm Fan.

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Promo for Alabama Ortho Spine and Sports clinic in Trussville. From Yellow Pages.

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Rock band Foo Fighters performs “Big Me” in October at Legacy Arena downtown. From Wing Ding.

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Drone footage shows before and after looks for parking lot paving at Wildwood Parkway. From Wright Construction Birmingham.

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Interview with Mormon missionaries after working in Birmingham. From Lifey.

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Highlight reel for Bessemer Academy junior running back Justin Jones. From Street Light Recruiting.

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The Rock City Performing Arts Ministry performs at Rock City Church in Forestdale. From Rock City TV.

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Hattiesburg punk band Judy and the Jerks performs in October at the Spring Street Firehouse in Avondale. From Colors of Nights.

Birmingham punk band Black Hole Kids performs at Spring Street Firehouse (our vertical video of the week). From Colors of Nights.

Punk band Small Man performs at Spring Street Firehouse. From Colors of Nights.

Mississippi band Slurp performs at Spring Street Firehouse. From Colors of Nights.

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Visiting the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Team Clements.

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Driving I-20/59 through downtown. From Antonio Salazar.

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Shooting instructor Ben Stoeger holds class in October at the Brock’s Gap Training Center in Hoover. From Jimmy Owens.

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Recap of the eighth weekend of high school football in October from Thompson Reynolds Stadium at Vestavia Hills High School. From Starnes Publishing.

Preview of the ninth weekend of high school football in October. From Starnes Publishing.

Recap of the ninth weekend of high school football in October. From Starnes Publishing.

Preview of the 10th weekend of high school football in October. From Starnes Publishing.

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

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The main stage at Fiesta in Linn Park downtown. From Uriel Garcia.

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The Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets performs in October at the Magic City Classic Kickoff event at Bill Harris Arena in Five Points West. From Covering All River Region Sports Alabama State.

The Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White performs. From Covering All River Region Sports Alabama State.

Dancing for the Maroon and White. From Covering All River Region Sports Alabama State.

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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.