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The BJCC Concert Hall and Theatre officially open on October 3, 1974 and have a 10-day span of celebratory opening festivities between both venues. These events include performances by the Birmingham Ballet, Birmingham Civic Chorus, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, a dedication…
The BJCC hosts a Concert Hall Preview on August 5, 1974. The Preview is used to address any issues ranging from stage production to concessions to staffing.
On December 5, 2021, the Birmingham Squadron, an NBA G League team, plays its first home game of the season at Legacy Arena.
The 47,100-seat facility officially opens on October 2, 2021, as the new home of UAB Blazers football with the Blazers taking on the Liberty Flames.
Legacy Arena begins extensive modernization in April 2020. These updates will include 15,000 new seats, new lighting system, new sound system, new club levels for socializing, new audience suites, new artist suites, new locker rooms, and new concessions outlets.
Construction begins on Uptown's brand new football stadium in December 2018.
The Westin Birmingham Hotel opens February 14, 2013. Restaurants and shops begin opening throughout 2013 and 2014 in Uptown.
