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Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, a historical fundraising effort since 1891, has seen an increase in volunteers this year, benefiting communities nationwide. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Benny Wink, CEO of TruBlue Home Service Ally in Birmingham, is expanding the business to improve senior home safety and enable them to live comfortably at home for longer. AL.com
- ➤ Birmingham City is set to host a Christmas tree lighting and holiday block party with food vendors and music on Short 20th Street North, from 4 pm to 6 pm, with the tree lighting at 5:30 pm. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Birmingham celebrated the holiday season with a festive block party and tree lighting event in Linn Park, featuring activities like face painting and food trucks, alongside a significant menorah display. WVTM 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mixtroz, a Birmingham-based tech startup created to enhance networking at events, is closing down after a decade, despite its founders' achievements in entrepreneurship and venture capital. The Birmingham Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve, marking a notable rematch from last year's College Football semifinals. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Alabama's football team, guided by head coach Kalen DeBoer, is excluded from the College Football Playoff despite a strong season, finishing No. 11 in the rankings. WVTM 13
- ➤ The 18th Birmingham Bowl will feature Vanderbilt Commodores versus Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on December 27, showcasing teams with significant wins this season. ABC 33/40
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Alabama Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Friends Concert
An evening of classical chamber music featuring concertmaster Daniel Szasz and select musicians performing iconic piano trios by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
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Outreach Hub Christmas Store at Trinity United Methodist Church
The Outreach Hub Christmas Store provides a holiday shopping experience for families in need, hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church.
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Christmas in Dixie: Country Western and Swing Dance Competition
Christmas in Dixie is an annual competition showcasing Country Western and Swing dancing, recognized by the United Country Western Dance Council.
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Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: White Christmas
Experience the classic holiday film 'White Christmas' during the Alabama Theatre's Holiday Film Series, showcasing timeless holiday favorites from December 13 to 22.
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Birmingham Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market
The Birmingham Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market features a diverse range of local vendors showcasing handmade crafts, food, drinks, and unique items at the Riverchase Galleria.
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Alabama Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Alabama Ballet, one of the few companies licensed to perform George Balanchine's version of The Nutcracker, will showcase this classic ballet at the BJCC Concert Hall.
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Screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
This event features a screening of the holiday classic 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' as part of the Alabama Theatre's Holiday Film Series.
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Home Alone Live Concert Experience
Experience the holiday classic Home Alone transformed into a live concert with an orchestra, featuring a movie screening on a big screen.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites Featuring Prince and Childish Gambino
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical event featuring Neo-Soul classics by artists like Prince and Childish Gambino, performed by Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
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Holiday Film Series: Cartoon Matinee Triple Feature
The Alabama Theatre will host a Holiday Film Series featuring a triple cartoon matinee of classic films including 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
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