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Oct

‘Dark Girls’ to air in Birmingham this Saturday

FINALLY!

The Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry documentary was first mentioned here last November, and will show in Birmingham on November 3 at the Carver Theatre/Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.  Get your FREE TICKETS by clicking HERE.  According to the invitation, Bill Duke will be featured at the screening, which begins at 7:30 PM.

Dark Girls “[explores] the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color particularly [experienced by] dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.” As Berry notes, “The skin issue is a discussion we all need to have once and for all…so we can eradicate it.” 

If you think we’ve progressed beyond the need to address the color complex, then you surely have missed the recent uproar over Zoe Saldana’s casting in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic. I will say upfront that the preview was painful for me to watch.  It brought back some memories and brought up some serious questions. Not every person with a darker complexion has a negative self-image or confidence issues, and not everyone of a lighter complexion has been held up as a beauty ideal. But whatever your complexion, eye color or hair texture, Dark Girls a thought-provoking piece.

The Carver Theatre is located at 1631 4th Avenue North.

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26

Jun

The Haute List: 6/26/12

It’s time to see and be seen!  Mark your social calendars, fab ones: the ‘Ham has several haute events happening this week:

Sinbad – appearing June 28 through July 1 at the Comedy Club Stardome; tickets are $35 plus applicable fees

Magic City Live After 5 [**Free!!**] – June 28 in Linn Park.  Will feature live entertainment, libations and treats from various food trucks (NOLA Ice will be on deck at the first event!).  This week’s musical guest is Todd Simpson & Mojo Child; Just a Few Cats are scheduled to perform July 5.

Art on the Rocks – kicks off its 8th season this Friday, June 28 at the Birmingham Museum of Art.  The event will celebrate the Museum’s new Warhol and Cars: American Icons exhibit (which opened June 22).  Sip cocktails, nibble on treats from Oscar’s and enjoy a scavenger hunt, a photo booth and the musical stylings of Ponderosa.  Tickets are $20 for non-members and $10 for members.

Don’t forget about the Summer Film Series at the Alabama Theatre, and Free Friday Flicks at Homewood Park!

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15

Jun

Dump the Pump with Young Professionals United on June 16

Who knew public transit could be fabulous? 

Join Birmingham’s young professionals (“a strategic assembly consisting of leaders, opinion drivers and stakeholders within the Birmingham YP community”) this Saturday, June 16 as they “utilize BJCTA bus system in an aim to drive awareness and strategic focus on the region’s dire need for a viable, interconnecting transit system. 

“YP Dump the Pump Day” participants will board at the BJCTA Downtown location (1735 Morris Ave. Birmingham, AL 35203) at 11:00 A.M., record their observations, and follow route progress until conclusion at the Galleria Mall (300 Galleria Circle, Hoover, AL. 35244).”

For more information on YP Dump the Pump Day, please contact Jarvis Escott at (205) 527-0416.

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Oct

SCDD Recommends: 2011 Magic City Classic Edition

Hornets. Bulldogs. A mass exit after halftime. Totally inappropriate attire for late October. That’s right children, it’s time for the 2011 Magic City Classic…show up and show out whether you actually attended either Alabama State or Alabama A&M Universities!  Here’s our guide to some of Birmingham’s best bets (if you’re not stuck at the Galleria or the Summit trying to hook up your party  outfit at the last minute).

EAT:  Cafeteria-style meat and three:  Niki’s West.  Wings:  Green Acres.  Fine dining (reservations recommended!): Bottega Cafe, Bettola, and Ocean (best seafood north of the Gulf; try the lobster tails!).  Casual  dining: Michael’s  (our choice for steaks).  Modern TexMex: Cocina Superior (Have the queso! And a margarita!  And the shrimp brochettes!) Cocktails: Avo and Dram (super chic!).  Breakfast: The Original Pancake House (if you’re not down with the Awful Waffle).

SHOP: Check out The Summit on Highway 280 (where you will find the only Saks Fifth Avenue, BCBG, Juicy Couture and Sephora), or if you have time to kill, The Shops of Grand River in Leeds.  There’s also great boutique shopping in Homewood’s SoHo district.

STAY:  Take your pick: Aloft in SoHo, the super swank  Ross Bridge Renaissance, the Embassy Suites  in Hoover, or  Southside’s  favorite boutique hotel The Hotel Highland.  And the Sheraton  is conveniently located downtown as well.

PLAY:  You’re here for the game and after parties, supposedly, so we’ll skip the scenic tour (although you can find highlights here).  After the game, get your party on, hit up a concert or catch a comedy show…this is when Birmingham’s nightlife comes alive (and if you don’t believe us, check out Urbanham.com’s Classic Weekend Event Guide!  And for a taste of local radio, tune your station to WBHJ 95.7, KISS 98.7, Hot 107.7,   Power 102.1 or 104.1 The Beat.

Image courtesy of State Farm Magic City Classic

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