TUESDAY, 1/24 Cajun Steamer (Trussville)

Planned Retreat on the Cahaba River Living River, a tree-covered point nestled in a deep bend in the river, preserves a mix of hardwoods and older trees that were once typical of Alabama’s river bottoms but elsewhere have been logged and replaced with faster-growing pines.

In this restaurant review space, we try to bring to your attention places you may not know in the ordinary course of business. For example, last week we introduced Lolo’s, a new barbecue place in blue collar Avondale.

The City Council voted earlier this week to apply for the grant to install seven pedestrian bridges in various spots throughout the 5.9mile path hewn by the April 27 tornado. The total cost of the project is estimated at $17.5 million, but the grant calls for a 20 percent match. Tuscaloosa residents would be on the hook for $3.5 million.

A great event for every day.

Here are some of the programs supported by the Southern Environmental Center at Birmingham-Southern College: What do you get when you combine great libations, a harvest supper by Whole Foods Market, and Birmingham’s coolest live & silent auction?

29 THURS Fresh Ground Comics. Have you ever laughed so hard your side hurts? If that’s your thing then you’re in luck because Fresh Ground Comics is back this month for another night of great comedy!

22 THURS Jones Valley Urban Farm annual Urban Harvest Twilight Supper Thursday, September 22nd. I remember sitting out for a very pleasant fall evening on the urban farm last year.

15 THURS Today as part of the Eat Drink Write Food Festival put on by the Bham Library, Slow Food and all the good people who want to bring us healthy food and farming...

Who doesn’t like a good film? Ok, who doesn’t like a weekend of good films?