2026 Theme: Love is A Place

love is a place
& through this place of
love move
(with brightness of peace)
all places

yes is a world
& in this world of
yes live
(skilfully curled)
all worlds

E. E. Cummings

Look at this Line-Up of Speakers!

11:00 Charles Scribner with Black Warrior Riverkeepers

Laney DeJong of ROHO Fame and Highland Park Native Plant Median Project

Alina Stefanescu, Poet and RMCS Parent

11:50 Elisabeth Tova Bailey, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating/film screening/ virtual visit

Carol Harris of Lilie’s Flowers

1:20 Carole Griffith, Founder of Continental Bakery

Kyle Tyree, founder of INTOTO and Locke Contractors

Gary Ohlman, Birmingham’s City Architect

3:15 ….then head downtown for the first ever BIRMINGHAM GREEN/20th Street North ARCHITECTURE CRAWL! Reserve your spot to enjoy a guided tour through the murals at the Linn-Henley Research Library, down 20th Street North with spots along the way, ending at the Heaviest Corner in the World. Tour begins at 3:15 at the Linn Park Entrance to the Birmingham Public Library/Linn Henley Research Library and ends at 1st Avenue North/20th Street Intersection. Snacks and libations offered along the way. Tickets are $35 for individual adults or $60 for families.