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Monday, December 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hoover introduces vending machines for charitable donations allowing people to support local and national nonprofits through tangible items. CBS 42
- ➤ Reginald Johnson hosts Sunday cookouts in Birmingham, offering meals, clothes, and haircuts to aid the community, funded by personal and donated resources. ABC 33/40
- ➤ The Jefferson County Coroner's office often successfully locates deceased individuals' family members with public and media assistance, despite challenges with unaccompanied drug overdose victims. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Books-A-Million and 2nd & Charles stores in Alabama raised over $150,000 in book and toy donations for Children's of Alabama, supporting the Sugar Plum Shop holiday program for hospitalized kids. Yellowhammer News
- ➤ The Jefferson County coroner is actively seeking relatives of the deceased. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Hattie's Toyland in Trussville, founded by Kelsee and Taylor Philpot, uses the joy of toys to mend the heartbreak of losing their daughter Hattie. CBS 42
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Racquel Williams, a graduate from Homewood High School, achieves her dream of performing on Broadway in 'The Book of Mormon', contributing to multiple roles as a 'swing'. The Birmingham Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School, which opened in 2022 in Bessemer, aims to expand with a second campus in Birmingham to accommodate growing student numbers and demand in the aviation industry. The Birmingham Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Airbnb introduces anti-party technology in Birmingham to prevent unauthorized New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to enhance safety and reduce disruptions in neighborhoods. AL.com
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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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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening
The Alabama Theatre will host a screening of the holiday classic 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' as part of its Holiday Film Series featuring classic Christmas cartoons.
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A Christmas Story Musical
A musical adaptation of the classic 1983 movie, featuring the story of Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Christmas gift.
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White Christmas Sing-A-Long Event
Enjoy a festive screening of the classic film White Christmas with on-screen lyrics for audience sing-alongs at the Alabama Theatre.
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Alabama Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Alabama Ballet will perform George Balanchine's renowned version of The Nutcracker at the BJCC Concert Hall, showcasing a beloved holiday classic.
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Justine Marino Stand-Up Comedy Show
Justine Marino, a noteworthy comedian and producer, will perform her stand-up comedy in Birmingham, showcasing her unique style and experiences.
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Whiskey Dix: Acoustic Show at The Fennec
Whiskey Dix offers a unique acoustic performance that combines great music with improv comedy in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Magic City Classic 2024
The Magic City Classic 2024 is a day-long event featuring multiple rounds of games at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama.
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