Presenting Sponsor PNC Bank Continues Decade-long Relationship with Museum Birmingham, AL (August 24, 2023) – The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) is thrilled to announce its presentation of the critically acclaimed exhibition Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume created by the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of the iconic characters are brought to life through the artistry and imagination o ..read more

America’s Oldest Professional Ballpark to Host Special Regular Season Game in Tribute to The Negro Leagues and Its Greatest Living Player, Birmingham Native, Willie Mays; On Tuesday, June 18th, Rickwood Also Will Host Minor League Contest Between the Birmingham Barons and Montgomery Biscuits MLB Press Release June 20, 2023 — Major League Baseball today announced that Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, will be the site of a special Regular Season contest between the St. Louis Cardinals ..read more

Largest convention in Birmingham since the pandemic generated an estimated economic impact of $7.5 million for Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM, AL (Aug. 8, 2023) — From August 2 through August 6, the Greater Birmingham area welcomed close to 4000 Black journalists from all four corners of the country for the 2023 National Association of Black Journalists Convention & Career Fair. Media members from New York to Los Angeles, representing outlets like ABC, CBS, NCB, Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise Newsday made #NABJ23 the second-most attended NABJ conference in its 48-year history. Wit ..read more

Quiz: what do Trøndela County, Norway; the Balearic Islands of Spain; London; and Birmingham, Alabama have in common? They’re all on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of “The 22 Best Places to Go in 2022.” In fact, if you visit the site, you’ll find Birmingham at the very top of that list. Now, for those of us so blessed as to live here, this comes as no surprise. But, if all you know of Birmingham is what you remember from your history books, this may come as a complete mystery to you. Allow us to help solve it! Okay, let’s begin with a place of familiarity… yep, your history books. If you want to ..read more

News has come down that the Auburn Tigers and the Houston Cougars are headed to town for the annual TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl. This is good news.  If there’s anything we like better than enjoying our own town, it’s showing it off to visitors.  So, for your reference, football fans, here’s a little guide to what to see and do before and after the game.  (By the way, the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl will be played Tuesday, December 28, at 11:00 a.m. CT at Birmingham’s new Protective Stadium. Get your tickets here.)   Birmingham is widely known as the “Dinner Table of th ..read more

What makes you want to dance with joy? What puts the spring in your sandals, the Gangnam Style in your golf shoes, the hip hop in your high tops? Whatever it happens to be, we’re willing to bet we can serve it up to you in extra helpings here in Birmingham. In fact, here are a few ideas guaranteed to whet your appetite for a visit. Let’s talk golf first. From Oxmoor Valley to Ross Bridge, we’ve got some of the best public courses on the planet. Spend a day on the emerald links of one our Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail locations and you’ll be feeling like lining up for the electric slide on the ..read more

In case our Motor City friends haven’t heard the news:  Non-stop flights between Detroit and Birmingham are back, which means the perfect getaway is just a hop away. Think about it, in two hours you can be at the “Dinner Table of the South” enjoying fresh seafood at The Fish Market or getting your selfie made with the bronze sculptures of Eddie and the rest of The Temptations at Eddie Kendricks Park. Got family down here? You can’t ask for a better reunion opportunity. Reacquaint yourself with what makes Birmingham special for families. Here in time for lunch? Enjoy some serious soul food ..read more

Birmingham used to be a well-kept secret. But, fact is, over the last few years, more and more publications like Travel + Leisure have discovered her charms, making our fair city one of the top destinations for people looking for something different. In Kelsey Ogletree’s write up of Birmingham in Travel Leisure’s “Top 50 Places to Visit in 2021,” she puts it this way: “The modern scene in The Magic City is a great example of what can happen when Alabama kids head off to the big city to hone their skills, then return home to do their thing — in a really high-quality way.” She goes on to describ ..read more

If there’s anything that Birmingham does exceptionally well, it’s food. There’s a reason they call us the Dinner Table of the South. Whether you’re looking for something elegant or casual, many of Birmingham’s restaurants offer large outdoor patios to pair with your dining experience. We’ve compiled a list of some local favorites, organized by Food, Breweries and Bars, to help you plan your evening in Birmingham. Outdoor Dining in Birmingham Rojo Featuring both Latin and American cuisine, Rojo offers a comfortable place to unwind with friends for lunch, dinner, or late night drinks. View Websi ..read more

Ready for a change of scenery? Birmingham’s mild weather and abundance of family-friendly activities makes it the ideal location for your next getaway. If you’re looking to finish 2020 on a high note, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite safe activities in Birmingham.* #1 | Get Back into the Swing of Things Public Golf Courses If you’re looking for a change of scenery, bring your game to Birmingham where we have some of the finest golf courses around. Try something new with one of our 17 public golf courses located near the city center. Topgolf With more than 100 climate-controlled hitting ..read more