Parks & Culture

City honors Councilor Maxine Parker at Southern Museum of Flight event

The city recognizes Councilor Parker's public service and community contributions through a civic celebration on December 13, 2012.

Council appoints 10 new Art Museum Board members

Board seats set cultural direction and governance for the city's art museum. Six members begin two-year terms and four begin four-year terms.

Council recognizes Academy of Fine Arts youth programs in Mason City

Academy of Fine Arts offers free or low-cost art exhibitions, workshops, drama camp, and performances for young people across Birmingham, including Mason City neighborhood.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Maxine Herring Parker

City hires Sain Associates for $250K High Ore Line and Red Mountain Park improve

Birmingham is investing $250,000 in surveying and engineering work to improve access to the High Ore Line Multimodal Corridor and Red Mountain Park, key projects for transportation and recreation in the district.

City spends $500 to support Jazz in the Park concert series

Funds public cultural programming in Birmingham parks. Small recurring expense from general fund.

Event Concessions, Inc. gets special license for Fiesta at Linn Park

Event Concessions, Inc. will operate food and beverage concessions at the October 13 Fiesta event in Linn Park. The license allows them to sell items during the public celebration.

City funds $2K youth tutoring program at South Park Baptist Church

Genesis Project South Park Baptist Church receives $2,000 to offer tutoring, cultural, and recreational sessions for youth in the Germania Park neighborhood.

City backs Killough Springs "Get to Know Your Neighbor" day at Grayson Park

The city officially endorses the neighborhood association's September 8 community event, affirming that civic gatherings strengthen local bonds and serve the public interest.

Council approves $400 DJ services for Harriman Park neighborhood event

City funds community DJ services for "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" in Harriman Park, helping residents connect locally.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Maxine Herring Parker

City funds Jazz in the Park final concert at Avondale Park

Free public music event in Avondale Park on October 4 celebrates jazz culture and brings community together. City funding supports cultural programming accessible to all neighborhoods.

City funds Barker Park Day event August 25

Community gathering at Barker Park on August 25 will be funded with city money to promote local goodwill and recreation.

Isbell Jewelery Company wins gold/silver buyer permit

Isbell Jewelery Company at 448 Cahaba Park Circle is approved to buy and resell gold and silver from the public. The permit allows the business to operate in Birmingham.

City funds Magic City Blues Society $2K for Phelan Park Jazz Series

Council approves $2,000 in public funding for four blues concerts at Phelan Park, supporting local arts programming in the city.

Crestwood Park: Alabama Power relocates power poles

Alabama Power gets permission to access Crestwood Park to relocate electrical infrastructure. The project will temporarily affect park operations during pole relocation work.

CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution determining that the Kingston and North Avondale Neighborhoods? Get to Know Your Neighbor Day to be held August 18, 2012 at the new Hayes K-8 School and North Avondale Park Complex, serves a public purpose that promotes

Special Events License approved for Magic City Live After 5 at Linn Park

The Echo Lounge Group LLC receives permission to host the After 5 event at Linn Park on August 23, allowing a public gathering in a city park.

Special Events License approved for Magic City Live After 5 at Linn Park

The Echo Lounge Group LLC gets permission to host a special event at Linn Park on August 9, 2012. The license allows the event to proceed as planned.

Liquor license: Phoenix Restaurant Recovery at Tilted Kilt

Tilted Kilt restaurant at 14 Perimeter Park South seeks approval to serve alcohol on-site. Public hearing to follow.