Sidewalk Fest (Part I)

So, as promised, I have lots of pictures and anecdotes regarding my trip to Birmingham, AL to attend Sidewalk Fest. I didn't see as many movies as planned, but I had a really great time meeting people and taking photographs. It was also a good time getting away from it all, hanging out with my big sis, Crystal.

So, Crystal and I left Friday afternoon to make the 4-5 hour drive north to Birmingham. She came to my house to pick me up, and then we went over to her apartment nearby so she could pack, take care of her cat, Pierre, and then we would be on our way.


Pierre, being cute.

He kept bounding up and down the stairs chasing after my sister. He's sick right now, and can't go outside. I think he was following her just in case she opened the door, so he could escape. He had no such luck.



Bridge going over the Tensaw River. Below was like, an estuaury conservatory. Yes, the wetlands are very precious. Don't litter, folks.


When we reached Montgomery, AL, we stopped at a Waffle House to get some brunch. Our waitress was Doris. I should have gotten a picture of her.


Downtown Birmingham.

After driving in circles for about 20 minutes, we finally came upon our hotel.



Our home away from home for 2 nights.

It doesn't look like it in the photo, but that bed was so huge, and sooo very comfortable, and the pillows were so soft. . .


Birmingham at dusk.


The front of the Redmont Hotel at night. I found out later that it was newly renovated. From the interior design it looked like they took note of the period in which the hotel was built (1925). A lot of Art Nouveu influence was apparent in the design.


Opening night venue: Alabama Theater


Waiting in line


actor Joey Kern and Tim Skousen (dir. of The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang, with Justin Long via Joey's cell.

The opening movie night movie was The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang. It was hilarious. After the movie, director Tim Skousen and actor Joey Kern appeared to answer audience questions about the film. It was really great.


I have a thing for taking pictures of signs now. I guess it's the Graphic Designer in me fueling the compulsion.



I also have a thing for taking pictures of myself in mirrors. This is in the elevator on the way back to our hotel room.

I made the terrible mistake of not wearing my Onitsukas while walking around town. I had left them in the trunk of the car, and hadn't felt like retrieving them before our trek through downtown. My feet started to hurt, but fortunately, I got to recover during the movie. I wouldn't make the same mistake the next day.



Nothing like bedding down to a What Not to Wear marathon after a long day.

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Well, that about covers the first day of Sidewalk Fest. I took many more photos, if you'd like to see them, click here.