Nathan Watson

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Senior Content Producer at Bham Now

Content Producer | @now_bham | Nashville’s Most Photogenic Baby 1997

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WATCH: New trailer for Stephen King movie filmed in Alabama released

1 week ago | thebamabuzz.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Caleb Turrentine

Did you spot any familiar sights and scenes in the newest trailer for The Life of Chuck? Scheduled for release in theaters on Friday, June 6, The Life of Chuck was filmed in several locations across south Alabama and features a star-studded cast, including Marvel star Tom Hiddleston. In March, American independent film production and distribution company Neon dropped the first teaser trailer for The Life of Chuck, a new adaptation of Stephen King’s 2020 novella of the same name.
Two new fine dining restaurants one step closer to opening in Birmingham

1 week ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington

Today, the Birmingham City Council approved liquor licenses for two new restaurants coming to the Magic City later this year. Read on to learn more about this major milestone for Johin’na and Lapeer Steak and Seafood. With approval from the Birmingham City Council in their back pockets, two restaurants are gearing up to open their doors in Birmingham.
Inside look at new Factory at Golden Flake; opening June 1

2 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson

Just west of I-65 in Birmingham, construction teams are hard at work transforming the former Golden Flake manufacturing plant into a new development for anchor tenant Southeastern Salvage. We took a special inside tour of the former potato chip factory with Southeastern Salvage founder and owner Bubba Morgan to learn more.
New hip-hop festival, Magic City Flow Fest, coming October 2025

2 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington

Today, the team behind Furnace Fest and Iron Hills Country Music Festival announced a brand-new hip-hop festival coming to The Magic City later this year. Held at Legion Field on Saturday, October 18, 2025 Magic City Flow Fest is bringing an “unmatched” lineup of hip-hop artists to Birmingham in one unforgettable night.
Historic Lincoln Theatre awarded Creative Places grant for renovation

2 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington

On March 25, the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) awarded the Lincoln Theatre a $56,300 Creative Places Arts Facilities grant for the renovation of the 77-year-old venue. The renovation is led by The Holland Project, a non-profit founded by the family of acclaimed actor and Bessemer native AndrĂ© Holland.
New family-friendly arcade coming soon to The Edge in Homewood

2 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson

This May, family-friendly outdoor food hall development The Edge is leveling up its guest experience with its newest exciting addition: Fun-Land Arcade. If you grew up visiting Panama City Beach, odds are you may have visited Fun-Land Arcade & Snack Bar. Located across from the Runaway Island Boardwalk, Fun-Land Arcade dates back to 1953 and features 100+ arcade games like air hockey, pinball and more. Now, owner Steven Toranto is bringing the iconic beach arcade to Homewood.
New drag lounge + taqueria opening in Five Points South this summer

2 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson

A new bar and restaurant is coming soon to Birmingham’s historic Five Points South neighborhood. Set to open this summer, Opulence Drag Lounge & Taqueria will double as a taco restaurant during the day and an LGBTQ+-friendly bar and event venue in the evenings. We spoke with owners Scott Charby and Wade Brooks to learn more about the exciting new addition to Five Points South.
5 spring concerts + events perfect for any kind of weather

3 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson

SponsoredIt’s no secret that spring weather in Alabama has a mind of its own. In any given week, we’ll have sunshine, storms and even a surprise cold snap! No matter the forecast, the BJCC has the perfect event to match. We rounded up five April events to pair with even the most unexpected weather in the Magic City.
Sneak peek: Up-Down Arcade Bar to open new Birmingham location this Friday

3 weeks ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the grand opening of Alabama’s first Up-Down Arcade Bar. Good news—the wait is almost over. Starting this Friday, April 4 at 6PM, guests, gamers and craft beer enthusiasts can enjoy more than 60 classic arcade games, 40+ beers on tap and more at the new Up-Down Arcade Bar in Birmingham’s Parkside district. In 2012, longtime friends Josh Ivey, Rafe Mateer and Sam Summers opened the first Up-Down Arcade Bar in Des Moines, Iowa.
See 21+ local musicians at the East Village Arts Guitar Festival, April 4-5

1 month ago | bhamnow.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington

On April 4th and 5th, 20+ local and regional guitarists will perform at East Village Arts of Birmingham in two packed evenings of experimental, improvisational and diverse music. We spoke with East Village Art’s President and Founder LaDonna Smith to learn more about the East Village Arts Guitar Festival.