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The Magazine of Metro Birmingham Living
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“What It Feels Like,” B-Metro Magazine, April 2016
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April 20 through April 26, 2016
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This week, head to the Pepper Place Market District for Third Thursday, see awesome art at the Magic City Art Connection, catch some of the world’s fastest drivers at Honda Indy Grand Prix, and more
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B-Metro asked six people who have lived through-life-changing experiences to share their stories.
We wanted to know what it felt like to live through things like fighting off an attacker, getting shot, recovering from brain trauma, and getting struck by lightning.
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Third Thursday at Pepper Place
April 21, 5-8 p.m.
Pepper Place Market District
Enjoy samplings from Cantina Tortilla Grill and Caia’s Cookies as well as complimentary drinks and cocktails provided by Back Forty Beer Company and Cathead Vodka. Charlie Thigpen’s Garden Gallery will be hosting an artist event and new tenant Brik Realty will be serving drinks.
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 Lend Me a Tenor
April 21-May 1
Virginia Samford Theatre
Taking place in September 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, this sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End is a madcap, screwball comedy guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
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Russell Marine’s In-Water Boat Show
April 22-24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Ridge Marina at Lake Martin
With more than 50 boats on the water available for demos and another 50 boats on display, there’s something to interest every lake lover.
Enjoy live entertainment from River Dan, shop the pro shop for top-of-the-line gear and accessories, demo the 2016 Connelly Stand-Up Paddleboards, and enjoy a day on beautiful Lake Martin.
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Magic City Art Connection
April 22-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Linn Park
This annual arts festival presents 200 juried artists from around the country. Complementing the art buying experience is the food, wine, craft beer and spirits of the 19th Corks & Chefs tasting event along with live music and art-making workshops.
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Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
April 22-24
Barber Motorsports Park
Come see some of the world’s fastest drivers on one of the finest courses in North America. There is something for everyone from the Indy Car Fan Village to inflatables in the Kid Zone. Tickets start at $15 and children 15 years and younger get in free with a ticketed adult.
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Gumbo Gala
April 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Regions Field
Join local gumbo chefs as they compete for the bragging rights to the title of Birmingham’s Best Gumbo. Enjoy great music, a kids zone, and gumbo all to support Episcopal Place.
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Earth Day Celebration
April 23, 11-4 p.m.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Celebrate Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Moon Tree and the Centennial Tree program. Enjoy
exhibitor booths, local vendors, free activities, and live music from Tommy Ellison.
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Bargain Carousel
April 23-24
2467 John Hawkins Parkway
Labeled the “largest garage sale in Birmingham,” Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with quality items at very affordable prices.
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roceeds are returned directly to the Birmingham community through the community projects the Junior League of Birmingham supports.
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Earthbound’s Earthfest
April 23, 2 p.m.
Avondale Brewing Company
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Run for a Reason 5K
April 23, 9- 2 p.m.
Sozo Trading Co
Run a 5K through the heart of Avondale then enjoy food trucks, vendors, and a post-race performance by the Sozo Children‘s Choir all the way from Uganda. 100 percent of the proceeds raised will help children in Uganda, East Africa.
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H2 Real Estate Downtown Loft Tour
April 30, 12-4 p.m.
H2 Real Estate
Take a self-guided walking tour with an exclusive look at 14 spaces in downtown Birmingham including both residences and businesses. H2 wants you to be able to experience downtown living through a combination of enjoying the spaces to experiencing many of the restaurants and businesses that shape the downtown community.
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B-Metro, a publication of Fergus Media LLC, is a proven, award-winning media brand in Birmingham, Ala., that blends style with substance and spreads the word about the need-to-know people, places and things that make Birmingham great. We put together a mix of youthful urban edge, fresh perspectives, and searing images and design to bring you a great magazine cocktail sure to quench your thirst for the great things our city offers.
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