News
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Kicking off the Woodlawn Street Market with a boom!
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
It’s our favorite time of the month again – Woodlawn Street Market time! Woohoo! This month’s market will be held on April 1, 2023, from 10 am – 4 pm! Keep reading to check out the vendors that will be featured at this month’s market.
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Woodlawn's own legend: Dr. Henry Panion
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
There’s a legend working in Woodlawn. Meet Dr. Henry Panion III, world-renowned producer, composer, arranger, conductor, and educator, with his record label and studio right off 55th place. Dr. Panion has traveled all around the globe performing and leading famous orchestras and even touring with Stevie Wonder. But somehow, Birmingham keeps calling him back home. Find out more about how Dr. Panion has made an impact in the Birmingham community.
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Meet the family who brought the historic Woodrow Hall back to life!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
Have you ever driven past Woodrow Hall on 1st avenue and wondered what it was? Woodrow Hall is an all-inclusive historic banquet hall/wedding venue located in the heart of Woodlawn. Built in 1914, Woodrow has changed ownership multiple times and has been everything from a doctor’s office to a hair salon. Now, the event space has been restored to its historic beauty, where it has hosted weddings, baby showers, quinceañeras, and even masquerade balls!
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The Woodlawn Street market is back in action this spring, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
We are so excited to announce that the Woodlawn Street Market is here to stay in 2023! The tenth season will kick off April 1st on 55th place, featuring over 60 vendors. The WSM has been a staple for the Woodlawn Community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in The Magic City.
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Check out what's POPPING in Woodlawn with Tanesha Sims-Summers!
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
Have you tried Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn, located right outside of downtown? With over eight different flavors to choose from, NBNKC is the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet OR salty tooth. However, NBNKC is more than just popcorn; Tanesha Sims-Summers, owner and founder, believes “We make Birmingham sweeter one kernel at a time.
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2022 in retrospect: 6 projects that have created vibrancy in Birmingham.
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
REV focuses on creating vibrant business districts. These districts enhance our lives and help attract and retain talent and business in our region. REV works in two main areas within Birmingham; Woodlawn and Downtown. In 2022 the city has seen a lot of growth and changes, so let’s reflect on the past year!
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The Woodlawn Street Market is the perfect place to find local and unique holiday gifts!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
The Woodlawn Street Market will be on SUNDAY, December 11th, from 12 PM – 4 PM. Supporting small businesses for the holiday is not only easy but rewarding! Want a sneak peek of the vendors attending the street market? Keep reading to see who will be featured at this month’s market.
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The Woodlawn Marketplace is your one-stop shop for local holiday gifts!
Filed Under: Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Woodlawn
With Christmas just around the corner, shopping locally for holiday gifts has never been easier. The Woodlawn Marketplace is your one-stop Holiday shop! Just in time for the holidays, some vendors have created holiday-related goods. Click here to find out what items you can find in stores!
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Magic City Mural Festival brings five new murals to ‘The Way’
Filed Under: Front Page, Woodlawn
The Magic City Mural Festival returned to Woodlawn with five female muralists from across the country from November 5, 2022 to November 12, 2022. Led by Blank Space BHAM and REV Birmingham’s Woodlawn community facilitator, Jason Avery, the festival brought new murals to the alleyway between 55th Street North and 55th Place North – affectionately called “The Way”. Read more to see and learn all about the new beautiful murals!