Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ tour hit Birmingham this day in 1985
Updated Jan 19, 2021;
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The hydraulic effect that was supposed to lift Prince up to the stage amid wisps of smoke malfunctioned at a Birmingham stop of the “Purple Rain” tour.
After one of two Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center shows, Prince, his band and crew had to leave hastily because inclement weather was imminent. “Purple Rain” tour manager Alan Leeds told Light (a former editor at Rolling Stone, Spin and Vibe) that following the Birmingham concert Prince said to Leeds, “What can you tell me so that I know none of this is going to happen again?”
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The Birmingham Negro Southern League Museum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Negro Leagues on Sunday, January 17 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be streamed virtually to follow health and safety guidelines. This celebration will pay tribute to the players of the Negro Leagues and shine a light on the impact the league had in many Black communities across the country, especially in Birmingham.
The event will feature special guests including former Birmingham Black Barons players James “Jake” Sanders, Robert Vickers, Reggie Howard, former Raleigh Tigers pitcher, Ernest “Big Dog” Fann, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, and many more.
Hey, Big Mules! Quit financing crackpots like Mo Brooks
Updated Jan 11, 2021;
Posted Jan 09, 2021
If Alabama s business elites want the state to be worthy of outside investment, they have to quit investing in people who drag our reputation into the gutter.
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This is an opinion column.
Alabama’s elected officials have embarrassed the state again, this time coaxing a failed coup and a vain attempt to overturn the results of a lawful election.
Meanwhile, the business leaders and so-called corporate citizens who fill their campaign coffers have been silent.
That’s no surprise. It’s their habit. But it has to change. Those elites we colloquially call the Big Mules of Alabama can help change our course if they want.
Boutwell opens as warming station
Updated Jan 08, 2021;
As temperatures are expected to plummet below freezing tonight, Saturday night and Sunday night in central Alabama, Birmingham officials are opening Boutwell Auditorium to serve as a warming station from Friday through Wednesday.
Boutwell, at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. downtown, will open at 5 p.m. each day and close at 7 a.m. the following morning, through Jan. 13.
Anyone entering the Boutwell must wear a face covering.
Crews are accepting donations at Boutwell today until 4 p.m.
On Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10, donations will be accepted from 3 to 5 p.m.
On Monday, Jan. 11, and Tuesday, Jan. 12, donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors should drive up to the front of Boutwell and someone will unload the car.
City of Birmingham to operate warming station at Boutwell Auditorium Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing the next couple of nights, and that’s why Birmingham city leaders are taking steps to keep people safe and warm. The City of Birmingham opened the Boutwell Auditorium as a warming station. (Source: WBRC) By WBRC Staff | December 23, 2020 at 3:49 PM CST - Updated December 23 at 3:49 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham will open Boutwell Auditorium as a warming station on December 24, 25, and 26 because freezing temps are expected those evenings.
The operating hours will be 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. each day.