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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.

Cherith Fluker

A conversation with Secret Birmingham’s Cherith Glover Fluker

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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.

Decatur hot air balloons

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 17-24)

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May 15, 2026

Through handmade momos, freshly roasted spices, and a growing pop-up presence, Prarthana Pandey Upadhyay is introducing Birmingham to the comfort and tradition of Nepali food.

Dalle Momo

Dalle Momo brings the flavors of Nepal to Birmingham

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May 14, 2026

Grab your friends, your appetite, or your sunhat and enjoy all that Alabama has to offer this week.

Birmingham Taco Fest

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 11th-17th)

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May 8, 2026

With her newest cookbook The Flavor of Fire, Clark returns to something foundational: cooking outdoors over an open flame and the gatherings that naturally form around it.

Kelsey Barnard Clark

Kelsey Barnard Clark brings the fire in her new cookbook

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May 5, 2026

It’s not often you get to see what happens when four acclaimed chefs share the same kitchen. To my luck, I experienced that firsthand last month at the Southern Grace dinner hosted at Little Bird by Chef Bill Briand.

Chefs at Little Bird

Four chefs in a kitchen: a study in collaborative storytelling

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April 28, 2026

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

Kravet design

Pepper Place in Bloom: a day of design, florals, and inspiration

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April 23, 2026

Some brands begin in boardrooms and tailored suits—but this one starts in the jungle.

Hatton Smith in the jungle

Off the map: the story behind Campesino Rum

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April 18, 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.

Rob McDaniel and Roscoe Hall

Rob McDaniel and Roscoe Hall bring new flavor to Old 280 Boogie

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April 16, 2026

The Nature Conservancy and Bank Independent are teaming up to support long-term restoration efforts in one of North Alabama’s most ecologically important waterways.

Paint Rock River

The Nature Conservancy expands restoration efforts in the Paint Rock watershed

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April 13, 2026

For many Southern businesses, growth doesn’t stop because of demand—it stalls because of access. The Capital Collective is working to change that.

Birmingham skyline

The Capital Collective: opening the door to growth for Alabama businesses

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April 9, 2026

When this year’s Masters Champions Dinner menu was released, it sparked a question: If Alabama were to host a Champions Dinner, what would be served?

The masters views

What Alabama would serve at the Masters Champions Dinner

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April 8, 2026

Willy Wilcox’s golf journey has been anything but straightforward. Once a PGA Tour player earning millions, he stepped away after years of battling addiction. Now, he’s back at the game’s highest stage—the Masters—this time as a caddie.

Willy Wilcox

Willy Wilcox: PGA Tour veteran, sobriety, and looping at The Masters

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April 6, 2026

This spring, join the Bama community in turning every donation into a blossoming future for students at The University of Alabama.

Big Al with flowers

Bama Blitz 2026: Watch Bama Bloom

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April 6, 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.

Palate and Palette

Palate & Palette 2026: Birmingham’s top talent supporting cancer research

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April 3, 2026

A Greek tradition with ceremonial crimson eggs enriches a family’s Easter celebrations.

Pappas Easter table

A movable feast: celebrating Easter at the Pappas home

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April 2, 2026

Tucked into the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, a blue-painted historic home hosts an indie bookstore with a room dedicated to a beloved community member, the late Christine Deitsch. 

Ernest and Hadley

A room for everyone at Tuscaloosa’s Ernest & Hadley

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April 1, 2026

Nestled in the heart of the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford University feels like a welcoming home away from home—a place where faith, learning and genuine connections come together […]

Samford University campus

Samford University: a legacy of faith, a future of purpose

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March 31, 2026

Trailblazers in Alabama turn long miles and hard climbs into life-changing experiences for children through Make-A-Wish.

Trailblaze Challenge

Why hundreds hike Alabama’s Pinhoti Trail for Make-A-Wish

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March 26, 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.

1818 Farms

A simple spring reset with 1818 Farms

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March 25, 2026

Five Alabama shopping districts have earned national recognition after being named among the most “envied” retail destinations in the country, according to a new ranking from financial media company MarketBeat.

Pepper Place Market

These Alabama shopping districts are getting national attention

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March 24, 2026