short stuff Fairway Social and The Lodge: A New Way to Game and Eat P laytime shouldn’t be reserved for your kids—take date night to the next level with Birmingham’s new virtual-gaming restaurant, Fairway Social. (Okay fine, you can bring the kids too. We know they’ll be jealous.) Located downtown at 114 13th St. S., Birmingham, you’ll find it nestled within Urban Supply, a retail, fitness, and food & drink destination developed by Orchestra Partners. Play everything from zombie dodgeball to carnival games to one of 150 top tier golf courses on world-class simulators. If you’re looking to win some money, you can even participate in golf tournaments through PinSeekers to win real cash and swag prizes. Other multi-sport games include football, basketball, lacrosse, bocce, cricket, and soccer. “Bringing these concepts to Birmingham is more than just opening a new venue, it’s about shaking things up and creating something that doesn’t exist here yet. Birmingham has energy, culture and creativity—and we feel honored to be a part of that,” says Neal Freeman, CEO of Competitive Social Ventures, the company that created Fairway Social and The Lodge. On top of being an entertainment hub, Fairway Social is also a full-service restaurant and bar, with gluten-friendly and allergen-conscious selections. Whether you’re just wanting to snack on buffalo chicken dip or you’re hoping for a full meal with a smash burger or a flatbread pizza, you won’t be disappointed. When you’re finished enjoying competitive games at your bay—or one of the on-site yard games like Golden Tee Golf and cornhole—head over to The Lodge, a speakeasy-style lounge tucked away within Fairway Social for adults 21 and up. We’ll let you in on the secret to enter: Retrieve a scorecard New Coca-Cola Amphitheater Is Certified as Sensory Inclusive™ Through KultureCity T he Coca-Cola Amphitheater kicked into full swing this past summer with
from the host, find the secret entrance, and crack the code to uncover the hidden door! The Lodge will feature live music, duckpin bowling, and signature cocktails, with a few special events sprinkled throughout the calendar. Fairway Social is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and The Lodge opens at 5 p.m. with the same closing times. “We are so excited to see Fairway Social and The Lodge open their doors at Urban Supply. I have been both impressed and humbled watching the Competitive Social Ventures team at work, crafting these unique spaces with such passion and commitment,” shares Hunter Renfroe, Principal of Orchestra Partners. To book your bay today, visit fairway-social-birmingham.com. Reservations for The Lodge are available on thelodge-fairway.com.
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dozens of performances from world-renown artists, providing thousands of concert-goers with unforgettable experiences—but that was only the beginning of their plans. Now, the venue has partnered with KultureCity, a nonprofit dedicated to sensory accessibility and acceptance, to ensure every audience member has a positive fan experience. KultureCity has certified the amphitheater as Sensory Inclusive™, which entails staff sensory training, new venue signage that indicates quiet zones and headphone zones, and free resources like sensory bags, with items intended to reduce sensory overload. KultureCity has also added the amphitheater to their app’s list of certified venues so that neurodiverse fans with sensory processing needs, including those with autism, PTSD, or neurological conditions, can know what to expect and prepare ahead of their event. Coca-Cola Amphitheater has also hired dedicated crew members who focus specifically on accessibility and inclusion, ensuring every fan receives the support they need. To discover more about Coca-Cola Amphitheater’s accessibility information, please visit coca-colaamphitheater.com/accessibility.
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