Ultra VIP fell short, Birmingham’s culture didn’t. Ruehl Studios reviews Sloss City’s first-year execution at Sloss Furnaces—and what needs to improve next time.

Three canceled dates, a strong remaining lineup, and a closer look at what a good concert night should mean for the streets around Coca-Cola Amphitheater. RUEHL Story 004.

The moments outside the obvious frame—photographed around Don Toliver’s NITROUS stop at Legacy Arena. Story No. 001 by Nathon Ruehl.