Magic City

The Risky Business of Music Festivals

Later this month, Freedom Fest makes its debut in downtown Birmingham. But music festivals around here seem to come and go. We sent WBHM’s Janae Pierre to find out why it’s so hard to keep a music festival going here in the Magic City.

Sloss’ Summer Program Teaches Traditions of Metal Art

This summer, a dozen young people learned the techniques and traditions of metal art during Sloss' Summer Youth Apprenticeship.

Graham Boettcher’s Mission: Breaking Down the Ivory Tower

Graham Boettcher came to Birmingham just over a decade ago and says he's seen vast changes in the city's art scene and culture.

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