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Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham gears up for a busy weekend with 15 diverse events including the annual Gumbo Gala, exhibits, and numerous community health and wellness activities. Bham Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An investigation is underway following a multi-car wreck that shut down Interstate 459 South at the I-65 exit ramp, details on causes and injuries are pending. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Two individuals were killed in separate traffic incidents in Jefferson County, involving Rodrigo Torrijos-Perez, 19, and Rita Faye Edwards, 75. AL.com
- ➤ Birmingham Fire and Rescue successfully contained a fire at an abandoned apartment complex on Warrior Road, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. ABC 33/40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham is key in celebrating and promoting Black musicians, featuring over 200 inductees and highlighting jazz music's rich history in the state. WVTM 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama high school students can apply to colleges for free from February 24-28 as part of the Spring 2025 College Application Campaign. ABC 33/40
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Birmingham Open Mic Poetry Night
An intimate evening of poetry readings and an open mic for aspiring poets at Seeds Coffee Co.
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Happy Hour and Vision Board Workshop
Participants will create digital vision boards in a happy hour setting, guided by speaker Julie Gardner, to help manifest their dreams and goals.
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Mushroom Cloud Concert at The Upstairs of Avondale
Enjoy an evening of live music at The Upstairs at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham.
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Alabama Ballet's Unique Interpretation of Peter Pan
This production by Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Stuart delves into the origins of Peter Pan's adventures in Neverland, featuring beloved characters and themes.
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Cottontail's Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Show 2025
The Cottontail's Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Show at The BJCC features over 250 vendors offering a wide range of gifts and crafts in celebration of the Easter season.
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Alabama Ballet Presents: Peter Pan
Experience the enchanting tale of Peter Pan with the Alabama Ballet, featuring pirates, pixies, and fantastical characters at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
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National Kidney Month Awareness Event
March celebrates National Kidney Month, featuring a Kidney Challenge Walk/Run to promote awareness and early detection.
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Gareth Pearson Concert at The Upstairs at Avondale
Gareth Pearson will be performing live at The Upstairs at Avondale, with doors opening at 7 PM CST and the show starting at 8 PM CST.
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RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
RAIN delivers a meticulously crafted, live performance of The Beatles' music, capturing the essence of their legendary shows and spanning their entire career.
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CIO Panel Discussion on Cloud Transformation
A panel featuring prominent CIOs from Alabama discussing challenges and strategies in the journey to cloud computing.
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