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Council District five
Central City, Crestwood North, East Avondale, Eastlake, Eastwood, Five Points South, Forest Park/South Avondale, Fountain Heights, Gate City, North Avondale, Oak Ridge Park, Smithfield, Southside, South Eastlake, Wahouma
District Five Councilor
Darrell O'Quinn
Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn is Chair of the Committee of the Whole and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees, and a member of the Administration & Governmental Affairs and Planning and Zoning Committees.
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Biography
Councilor O’Quinn is a former clinical veterinarian for UAB, president of the Birmingham Citizens Advisory Board, and currently presides over District 5 with the Birmingham City Council.
Councilor O’Quinn graduated from Denham Springs High School just east of Baton Rouge in 1990. He enrolled at Louisiana State University where he completed a bachelor’s degree in zoology in 1995 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. He then came to UAB where he completed a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular pathology in 2005. He worked as a senior clinical veterinarian for the university’s animal resources programs since 2011.
Councilor O’Quinn has also been very active in civic organizations having served as vice-president or president of the Crestwood North Neighborhood Association since 2008, a member of the Implementation Committee for the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan since 2014, and president of the Citizens Advisory Board since 2015. He also serves on the boards of Greater Crestwood, Inc., Keep Birmingham Beautiful, and the Deep South Cancer Foundation and co-founded Heart to Table with Marco Morosini. He is a former board member of Redemptive Cycles and former executive director of Move I-20/59. He was a member of the 2015 class of Leadership Birmingham.
Councilor O’Quinn formerly published the Ultra-Local News and operated the Crestwood Produce Co-op from 2004 to 2005 and cofounded The 35212 newsletter. He is an avid cyclist and has lived in Crestwood North since 2001 with his wife, Kristina and two children.
As Councilor for District 5 on the City Council, Councilor O’Quinn is proud of the experience he’s gained while collaborating with community leaders on civic projects and he remains committed to accountability and transparency.
District Contact Info
For District Schools
JAMES A. SULLIVAN, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 5
SCHOOLS:
Barrett Elementary
Oliver Elementary
Robinson Elementary
Hayes K-8
Hudson K-8
Inglenook K-8
Phillips K-8
Parker High
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District Related Events
Current Month
Birmingham 365 Events
Annie
01-14-2025
01-19-2025
Presented by The American Theatre Guild at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Concert Hall, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jan 19 @ 6:30 pm
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is...
[more+]Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
[less-]Tags: Broadway, Family + Camps, Great for Families, Music, Theatre, Art + Stage
Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd
01-19-2025
01-19-2025
Presented by BJCC at Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 3:00 pm
Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd
Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd
[less-]Tags: Sports + Rec
The Deslondes
01-19-2025
01-19-2025
Presented by Avondale Brewing Company at Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm
The Deslondes
The Deslondes
[less-]Tags: Music
The Last Showgirl, sponsored by Pink Box Burlesque
01-10-2025
01-23-2025
Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:15 pm
Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:15 pm
Thu, Jan 23 @ 6:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:15 pm - less dates and times
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.
[less-]Tags: Film, Books + Film
Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12
01-11-2025
05-12-2025
Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am
Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am
Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...
[more+]City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.
Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
[less-]Tags: Classes + Workshop, Design, Elementary, Family + Camps, For Teens, Great for Families, Pre-Teens, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
AEC MLK Day of Service Litter Pickup
01-20-2025
01-20-2025
Presented by Alabama Environmental Council at Trinity Baptist Church, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jan 20 @ 8:30 am
What are y’all doing for MLK Day of service? Join us for a litter pickup in the Bush Hills neighborhood! Help us keep our city clean! Website link: aeconline.org/event/aec-mlk-day-litter-pickup | Facebook event link: AEC MLK Day of Service...
[more+]What are y’all doing for MLK Day of service? Join us for a litter pickup in the Bush Hills neighborhood! Help us keep our city clean! Website link: aeconline.org/event/aec-mlk-day-litter-pickup | Facebook event link: AEC MLK Day of Service Litter Pickup
We’ll be meeting at 8:30 a.m. for a brief safety talk and get everyone the supplies they need. We have trash grabbers, extra gloves, safety vests, and trash bags for everyone. If you have your own gloves, feel free to bring them and a bottle of water. We suggest bringing a small backpack to carry any needed personal supplies while you’re walking.
Meeting at 8:30. Pickup will begin by 9 a.m. and finish up around 12 p.m.!
Meeting location: Trinity Baptist Church, 900 Graymont Ave. W., Birmingham
Email us to sign up or show up by 8:30 a.m. to sign in! >> alenvcouncil@gmail.com
[less-]Tags: Outdoor Recreation, Special Events, Sports + Rec, Health + Wellness
Clay Class "Intro to Clay" with Larry Gibson, January & February, 2025
01-06-2025
01-27-2025
Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm
Mon, Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm
Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will...
[more+]Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will complete at least 2 projects every session! Small class size accommodates both beginning and intermediate students and allows each person to work at their own pace under the teacher's guidance. Larry Gibson is a veteran teacher with the Vestavia Hills School System, where he was awarded teacher of the year award. He has taught community clay classes for 15 years, is a two-time recipient of the Alabama Art Education Association "Art Teacher of the Year" award and has trained over 30 student interns over his teaching career. Larry?s students have earned numerous awards and have gone into a multitude of art careers, including- fashion design, graphic design, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and art education!
[less-]Tags: Visual Arts, Classes + Workshop
Stained Glass with Blue Dragon Glass
01-21-2025
01-21-2025
Presented by MAKEbhm at MAKEbhm, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jan 21 @ 6:30 pm
In this five-week class, Rhandie Weaver, of Blue Dragon Glass, will teach you the basics of stained glass. Learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, solder, frame, and clean a stained glass panel. By the end, you'll have a beautiful piece of art and...
[more+]In this five-week class, Rhandie Weaver, of Blue Dragon Glass, will teach you the basics of stained glass. Learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, solder, frame, and clean a stained glass panel. By the end, you'll have a beautiful piece of art and some new skills to take home. This is a hybrid class, for both beginners and those who have some experience. Beginners will have the option of multiple designs while more experienced will be able to work on designs using more advanced skills.
[less-]Tags: Crafts + Makers, Classes + Workshop
Annie
01-14-2025
01-19-2025
Presented by The American Theatre Guild at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Concert Hall, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jan 19 @ 6:30 pm
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is...
[more+]Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
[less-]Tags: Broadway, Family + Camps, Great for Families, Music, Theatre, Art + Stage
Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd
01-19-2025
01-19-2025
Presented by BJCC at Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 3:00 pm
Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd
Birmingham Squadron vs Wisconsin Herd
[less-]Tags: Sports + Rec
The Deslondes
01-19-2025
01-19-2025
Presented by Avondale Brewing Company at Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm
The Deslondes
The Deslondes
[less-]Tags: Music
The Last Showgirl, sponsored by Pink Box Burlesque
01-10-2025
01-23-2025
Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:15 pm
Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:15 pm
Thu, Jan 23 @ 6:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:15 pm - less dates and times
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.
[less-]Tags: Film, Books + Film
Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12
01-11-2025
05-12-2025
Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am
Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am
Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...
[more+]City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.
Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
[less-]Tags: Classes + Workshop, Design, Elementary, Family + Camps, For Teens, Great for Families, Pre-Teens, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
AEC MLK Day of Service Litter Pickup
01-20-2025
01-20-2025
Presented by Alabama Environmental Council at Trinity Baptist Church, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jan 20 @ 8:30 am
What are y’all doing for MLK Day of service? Join us for a litter pickup in the Bush Hills neighborhood! Help us keep our city clean! Website link: aeconline.org/event/aec-mlk-day-litter-pickup | Facebook event link: AEC MLK Day of Service...
[more+]What are y’all doing for MLK Day of service? Join us for a litter pickup in the Bush Hills neighborhood! Help us keep our city clean! Website link: aeconline.org/event/aec-mlk-day-litter-pickup | Facebook event link: AEC MLK Day of Service Litter Pickup
We’ll be meeting at 8:30 a.m. for a brief safety talk and get everyone the supplies they need. We have trash grabbers, extra gloves, safety vests, and trash bags for everyone. If you have your own gloves, feel free to bring them and a bottle of water. We suggest bringing a small backpack to carry any needed personal supplies while you’re walking.
Meeting at 8:30. Pickup will begin by 9 a.m. and finish up around 12 p.m.!
Meeting location: Trinity Baptist Church, 900 Graymont Ave. W., Birmingham
Email us to sign up or show up by 8:30 a.m. to sign in! >> alenvcouncil@gmail.com
[less-]Tags: Outdoor Recreation, Special Events, Sports + Rec, Health + Wellness
Clay Class "Intro to Clay" with Larry Gibson, January & February, 2025
01-06-2025
01-27-2025
Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm
Mon, Jan 27 @ 5:30 pm
Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will...
[more+]Learn the basics of clay with Larry Gibson in this Introduction to Clay Class. Students will learn how to hand build as well as use the wheel. Learn different techniques such as usings coils, slab building, wheel throwing and more. Students will complete at least 2 projects every session! Small class size accommodates both beginning and intermediate students and allows each person to work at their own pace under the teacher's guidance. Larry Gibson is a veteran teacher with the Vestavia Hills School System, where he was awarded teacher of the year award. He has taught community clay classes for 15 years, is a two-time recipient of the Alabama Art Education Association "Art Teacher of the Year" award and has trained over 30 student interns over his teaching career. Larry?s students have earned numerous awards and have gone into a multitude of art careers, including- fashion design, graphic design, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and art education!
[less-]Tags: Visual Arts, Classes + Workshop
Stained Glass with Blue Dragon Glass
01-21-2025
01-21-2025
Presented by MAKEbhm at MAKEbhm, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jan 21 @ 6:30 pm
In this five-week class, Rhandie Weaver, of Blue Dragon Glass, will teach you the basics of stained glass. Learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, solder, frame, and clean a stained glass panel. By the end, you'll have a beautiful piece of art and...
[more+]In this five-week class, Rhandie Weaver, of Blue Dragon Glass, will teach you the basics of stained glass. Learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, solder, frame, and clean a stained glass panel. By the end, you'll have a beautiful piece of art and some new skills to take home. This is a hybrid class, for both beginners and those who have some experience. Beginners will have the option of multiple designs while more experienced will be able to work on designs using more advanced skills.
[less-]