Discover the soul of Alabama through exclusive SoulGrown stories about its rich culture
In the pages of Secret Birmingham, author Cherith Glover Fluker invites readers on an exploration of a city rich in untold stories, vibrant culture, and a legacy that merits both recognition and appreciation.

May 18, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is arriving with all the fanfare of an Alabama summer kickoff, and this week’s lineup is bringing a little bit of everything along with it.

May 15, 2026
Mother’s Day weekend has a way of sneaking up—but luckily, Alabama already has the plans covered. Across the state, you’ll find everything from blooming rose shows and charming tea parties to waterfront festivals and live music under the lights.

May 1, 2026
Alabama, with its rolling Appalachian foothills, deep canyons, ancient forests, and Gulf Coast wetlands, is a walker’s paradise. The Yellowhammer State features hundreds of miles of trails across its state […]

April 30, 2026
From the coastal waters of Bayou La Batre to downtown Birmingham and up to Albertville, this week’s lineup covers a little bit of everything.

April 24, 2026
Pepper Place in Bloom brings together Pepper Place and FLOWER Magazine for a district-wide celebration of flowers, textiles, and interior design.

April 23, 2026
A new exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum traces how a quiet Alabama town became a recording epicenter, shaping generations of artists.

April 21, 2026
What began as one family’s response to a diagnosis has, over three decades, grown into one of Alabama’s most impactful engines for breast cancer research.

April 20, 2026
As we started pulling together events from across the state this week, one thing became clear—there’s no shortage of things to do. No matter where you are in Alabama, there’s […]

April 17, 2026
In a town of about 150 people, nearly 1,000 visitors will gather this April for a weekend that turns a quiet place into one of Alabama’s most vibrant cultural gatherings.

April 16, 2026
The Young Supporters Board (YSB) of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting the third annual Palate & Palette, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the best of Birmingham’s local talent in food, art, and music.

April 3, 2026
A Greek tradition with ceremonial crimson eggs enriches a family’s Easter celebrations.

April 2, 2026
Mark your calendars, because it’s almost time for you to Get In The Loop! The streets of downtown Dothan are about to pulse with rhythm, color, and creativity.

April 2, 2026
Looking for a way to spend a Saturday afternoon downtown? The Pizitz Food Hall is bringing live music back to its courtyard this spring with a new outdoor concert series. […]

April 1, 2026
Through its Good Community Food initiative and flagship Good School Food program, Jones Valley Teaching Farm demonstrates that access to nutritious food, paired with hands-on education, is powerful preventative medicine.

March 30, 2026
From coastal crawfish boils to springtime traditions and community gatherings, Alabama is taking full advantage of this beautiful season. Warmer days and longer evenings are setting the stage for festivals, […]

March 27, 2026
So often, the spring season is associated with “spring cleaning,” a time where we deep clean homes, spruce up our landscaping, and refresh our decor. However, we often forget that our body and mind could use a TLC, too.

March 25, 2026