Do you enjoy a good spicy queso dip? How about salsa, guacamole, or even a great specialty dip? With summer comes the joy of attending the many fairs and festivals in our area. One local favorite is the yearly Birmingham Salsa Showdown, sponsored by the Sidewalk Film Festival Organization. This spicy competition is sure to be a favorite yearly event for... [Read more...]

Fingerprints, condensation residue, dirty rainwater, dust -- all of these things can build-up on the surface of your windows and if you do not know how to clean windows, the spring sunlight may have trouble brightening up your apartment! You could hire a professional window cleaner to remove grime from your windows or, alternatively, you could focus on the... [Read more...]

On the list of Linn Park events this April is the 3rd Annual Cajun Cook-OffGirls, Inc in aid of Girls, Inc.  is a non-profit organization that encourages young girls from Central Alabama to reach their fullest potential. The Cajun Cook-Off is taking place on Saturday, April 13th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Linn Park is situated in downtown Birmingham,... [Read more...]

Get your green ready for Birmingham St. Patrick's Day events like ShamFest, the Red Shamrock Irish Pub's annual celebration of all things Irish. The two-day festival will last all of St. Patrick's Day weekend, with live music and plenty of green beer. ShamFest drew 4,000 people last year for their one-day event, and expects over 5,000 this year for the... [Read more...]

Did you know that your credit history can prevent you from doing things, such as renting one of our apartments in Birmingham? In fact, the lower your credit score, the less chance you have of being accepted for various forms of credit and financing. For a property manager to see you as a reliable tenant, they will normally analyze your credit history to ensure... [Read more...]

Yoga has many benefits that could potentially improve your quality of life, so to enjoy your time at our Madison at Shoal Run apartments in Birmingham, think about joining local yoga classes. A yoga class will help you to socialize and enhance your balance, posture, and respiratory efficiency. The following yoga places can be found near our apartments. The... [Read more...]

Sure there’s lots of things to do in Birmingham near the Madison at Shoal Run, but how many of them involve saving the life of a loyal 4-legged friend? Get yourself to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and help out! If you can’t adopt a dog or a cat, no problem - there’s lots of other ways to get involved and save an animal’s life. For starters,... [Read more...]

Looking for things to do in Birmingham near The Madison at Shoal Run? Think about doing something simple, like taking a hike at Oak Mountain State Park, technically in Pelham and not Birmingham. It's fun and cheap, as use of the day area is $3 for adults and only $1 for children. Of course, if you're going to go on a hike you do need to make sure you have... [Read more...]

When a shopping trip is in order, The Summit Shopping Center is one of the best places to go in Birmingham. Located just 10 minutes from The Madison a Shoal Run, it is perfect for all day shopping, a quick run to the store, or spending the day with friends. The Summit Shopping Center is packed with stores for just about anything you need. There are department... [Read more...]

There are so many great Italian restaurants in Birmingham, AL close to our Madison at Shoal Run apartments.  Even the south knows how to cook up some delicious baked ziti. Gianmarco's is one of those that you will definitely enjoy.  If you are looking for more of a date night type atmosphere, this is the place.  It is very cozy and romantic.  This is also... [Read more...]

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