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The theatrical tradition of drama, comedy and music is alive and well at Birmingham's Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. This is the city's premier performance art and entertainment venue that consistently presents one must-see performance after another. Some recent guests to the center's stage include Al Pacino, Colin Quinn, and Ricky Scaggs. This is also the home of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. So don't wait—get your ticket for that upcoming show before it's sold out!

The Blue Willow in Birmingham is one of those rare gems that offers so many unique and appealing items for nearly every style and every taste. Whether it's a graduation, wedding, new baby, holiday or birthday, you're sure to find the perfect gift or item that will fittingly express not only your emotions and good wishes, but also your consummate good taste for choosing your gift from the Blue Willow. Candles, clothes, baby items, photo frames, various crafts and more can all be found in this truly special place.

The dream of flight is something that is almost as old as history itself. Learn about some of man's earliest attempts to become airborne at Birmingham's Southern Museum of Flight. See vintage aircraft, classic instruments, flight gear and more when you go from exhibit to exhibit in this fascinating venue. The many stories of southern aviation are preserved and investigated through the many interesting and creative exhibits that allow history to take flight for every visitor who passes through this entertaining museum.