TEDxBirmingham

TEDxBirmingham is an independent TEDx event operated under license from TED and organized by local volunteers. The theme is “Rediscover the Magic” to celebrate the revitalization efforts underway in the city.

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"Before I die I want to be worthy of being written about." Less than a week left to come share your thoughts on the wall.

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"Before I die" wall to come down; hundreds of posts demonstrate the dreams of locals

The phrase "Before I die, I want to.." was recently written on a large chalkboard in downtown Birmingham across from Regions Field, sparking many people to use it as a medium for their own personal thoughts

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Vintage Art Deco Railroad Underpass Gets Illuminated

Built in 1931, this Art Deco railroad underpass is a gateway between downtown Birmingham, Alabama and a new urban space called Railroad Park. In recent years, the tunnel was dark and had deteriorated into a dangerous area. To solve the problem, the city hired sculptor and public artist Bill FitzGibbons to create a lighting solution that would encourage more pedestrian traffic. Titled LightRails, the installation is composed of a network of computerized LEDs that that form various lighting patterns in the previously darkened underpass. The result is a beautifully lit, vintage space that more resembles an art installation than a lighting project.

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Speaker Lineup Announced!

We know you've been waiting to hear who will be speaking at TEDxBirmingham.  We're excited to announce our speakers today exclusively for our newsletter subscribers.  These 16 folks will help us "Rediscover the Magic" of Birmingham on March 1, 2014, at UAB's Alys Stephens Center.  

Jen Barnett, co-founder and CEO at Freshfully Market

Graham Boettcher, PhD, Curator of American Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art

Glenny Brock, writer and volunteer coordinator for the Lyric Theatre restoration

Jim Cavale, COO and partner at Iron Tribe Fitness

Michele Forman, filmmaker and Director of Media Studies at UAB

Chris Hastings, chef/owner of the Hot and Hot Fish Club and James Beard Award winner

Victoria Hollis, program manager at the Birmingham Education Foundation

Pat Hymel, MD, entrepreneur-physician, co-founder and CEO of MedSnap

Andrew Keitt, PhD, Associate Professor of history at UAB

Malik Kofi, 12 year old concert cellist and public speaker

Larry Lawal, MD, founder of medical research crowdfunding platform Healthfundit

Jan Mattingly, founder and Chief Education Officer at Dynamic Education Adventures

Jordan Reeves, program facilitator for TED-Ed and a UAB alum

Tim Townes, PhD, Chair of UAB's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Gary Warner, computer forensics expert and co-founder of Malcovery Security

Laura Kate Whitney,  founder and Chief Placemaker at LIV Birmingham