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Gimme Shelter

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About Me

The American Institute of Architects Birmingham Chapter (AIA) and The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) have joined forces to bring "Gimme Shelter: Barkitecture Tour & Charity Auction" to the Greater Birmingham area. The project was conceived to allow local architects and artists a chance to display their creative skills while helping raise funds for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.Birmingham area architecture firms and renowned artists participated in this unique project and competition. Functional doghouses, or "Barkitecture" was designed and built by the architects/artists and then placed on public display.Southern Greek Revival Barkitecture by Brian Jernigan. Honorable Mention winner from Southern Living House Plans. Also 'Top Dollar Dog' winner for bringing the highest dollar amount in the live auction!Barkitecture by CMH. Honorable mention winner from Southern Living House Plans.Barkitecture by Dungan-Nequette Architects. Best of Show winner from Southern Living House Plans.

My Interests

Benefiting The Greater Birmingham Humane Society“The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is dedicated to promoting respect for life through education and prevention of cruelty to animals and people."

I'd like to meet:

Thanks to Webb Wilder and band! You rocked Gimme Shelter!

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Heroes:

We love our Sponsors! Please support: B&A Warehouse, 106.9 The Eagle, Black & White, Colonial Brookwood Village, Bright House Networks, Two Men and A Truck, Nationwide Insurance Lemak/Jones Agency ~ City Center, J. Harris Real Estate, Portico Magazine, American Institute of Architects Birmingham Chapter, Birmingham Home & Garden, Big Communications, Keri Lane Promotions,Black Dog Ale. al.com, Commerical Printing, Southern Living House Plans, Mr. Robin Wade

My Blog

Gimme Shelter presents Webb Wilder!

From Gibson Guitar's feature article: There are roots rockers, and then there's Webb Wilder. For over 20 years, Wilder has mined rock 'n' roll's most hallowed ground, but unlike so many others, he has...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:25:00 PST

Barkitecture Tour Is Underway!

Check out the Barkitecture on display around Birmingham now! Then join us July 14 at B&A Warehouse to bid on these one of kind designs for your best friend! AmSouth Harbert Plaza now through July ...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:54:00 PST

Catbox on Display at Greater Birmingham Humane Society

The Gimme Shelter Barkitecture Tour & Charity Auction is pleased to present the first installation of the 'Rock The Catbox' portion of our event. Now on display at the Greater Birmingham...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Wed, 02 May 2007 11:42:00 PST

Barkitecture on Display at Decorator's Showhouse!

First sneak peek at GIMME SHELTER!!!Our first completed house (by Brian Jernigan) is currently on display at the Decorators' ShowHouse (on Southwood Road, off Mtn Brook Pkwy). Hooray! ::::::::::Barkit...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:09:00 PST

Calling All Cat Lovers!

  Calling all Cat Lovers!There is a new charity event in town called "GIMME SHELTER: BARKITECTURE TOUR & CHARITY AUCTION" and is raising money for all homeless pets through the Greater Birmin...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:31:00 PST

Barkitecture on display at Do Dah Day!

The Gimme Shelter Barkitecture Tour will emBark Saturday, May 19, 2007 with selected dog houses appearing at Do Dah Day; in the Parade and in Caldwell & Rhodes Parks!Check back...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:55:00 PST

A Greater Bham Humane Society Event! April 6th!

..> GBHS Events and Holiday Hours March 31, 2007  Tag Day USA  The School of Public Health at UAB will kick off National Public Health Week with a microchip clinic on March 31, 2007. The Greater...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:49:00 PST

Participating architects & artists

The Gimme Shelter Barkitecture Tour & Charity Auction is pleased to announce the 2007 participating architecture firms and artists.   The dog houses they create (Barkitecture) will appear aro...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:10:00 PST

ROCK THE CAT BOX!

Heads up Cat lovers!    The Gimme Shelter Barkitecture Tour and Charity Auction is NOT just for dog folks! Also to be featured at the Charity Auction is a very special opportunity f...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:09:00 PST

Gimme Shelter Media Release March 8, 2007

Gimme Shelter Barkitecture Tour and Charity Auction to benefit the Greater Birmingham Humane Society BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 8The American Institute of Architects Birmingham Chapter (AIA) and The ...
Posted by Gimme Shelter on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:03:00 PST