| Radio museum tunes into history
The antique radios on display at the Alabama Historical Radio Society's new downtown museum look both curiously quaint and strikingly modern. A 1927 Superflex radio, manufactured in Birmingham's Norwood neighborhood, is etched to appear as if the curtains on a stage have parted to reveal the 20th century's new home for theater. "This was made by the Radio Products Corporation and is the only one in existence, as far as we know," said David Cisco, the society's president. The Superflex radio is about the size of a computer tower and its still-working receiver, at the time it was in use, would have been able to tune in broadcasts from around the country, a dramatic shrinking of the globe that has continued into today's Internet age. The radio museum, consisting of several display cases that trace the evolution of radio, has moved from the Fairfield Civic Center to Alabama Power Co.'s downtown headquarters.
Devil Ray's caravan stops at dealership
With the Super Bowl and football season behind us, baseball season must be just around the corner, right? Yes, and in fact fans can catch a little spring training fever on Tuesday as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Winter Caravan kicks off in Hernando County. One of three concurrent stops the caravan will make from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday will be at Hernando Suzuki, 15265 Cortez Blvd., just west of the Suncoast Parkway. Expected to be at the Hernando stop are pitchers Shawn Camp and Jason Hammel, radio pregame host Rich Herrera and third base coach Tom Foley. There will be a live remote broadcast by radio station WWJB-AM 1450 in Brooksville, a Rays affiliate. Annual passes to parks now on sale Annual parking passes for Pine Island Park and Rogers Park are now available.
Give historic Trinidad a try
You've seen signs for Trinidad on Interstate 25, down near the New Mexico border. Maybe you've pulled off for gas. If you haven't ventured into town, it's time you released your vehicle from the highway's magnetic pull and directed it toward Trindad's achingly historic, and increasingly vibrant, downtown. A stroll along Main Street will introduce you to numerous art galleries, a smattering of restaurants and coffeehouses, a fine Italian deli, antiques stores and more. You also can learn all about the town's history, thanks to plaques that seem to pepper every block of the brick-paved sidewalk. Wander a bit, and you can find the oldest continuously operating reform synagogue in the state, an outstanding down-home-cooking cafe called C&H .
Antique Mall manager is Star Award Winner
Beverly Owens, manager of the Carmel Old Town Antique mall was awarded the "Star" award for her dedication to welcoming out of town visitors to the antique mall in Hamilton County, Indiana. The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism growth through marketing, hospitality, and community redevelopment intiatives. The government agency also recognizes the extraordinary works of the county's hospitality through the quarterly Star program. Owens was chosen over six other nominees from the county for the final quarter award. An application for nomination along with a short essay as to why a person should be awarded the "Star" is presented each quarter to the Bureau. "She has a vast knowledge of the antiques business and is always helping customers and dealers with questions and advice," said Roman Chang, owner and nominator.
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