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About Desert Island Supply Co.

Desert Island Supply Co. (DISCO) serves as Birmingham’s nonprofit writing program headquarters and workshop space, with a strong Woodrow Hall presence at 5504 1st Ave N (Woodrow Hall) and a dedicated DISCO workshop space at 5500 1st Ave N. This page provides practical details for event planners and guests, including seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. We’ve included insider tips to help you secure your seats or plan a visit with ease.

Woodrow Hall is a versatile venue within the DISCO ecosystem. The building features two main spaces: the Dance Hall (3,800 sq ft) with seating for up to 200, and the Compass Ballroom (third floor) which seats up to 200 (with up to 400 standing). When booking the entire building, capacity ranges from roughly 300 to 400 guests. DISCO’s Birmingham footprint also includes programs and events such as the annual All City Writers Corps book launches at the Woodlawn HQ and special evenings like Leaves of Poetry Reading & Celebration. This page highlights how to secure your seats or plan an event at these spaces, with practical details on access, parking, and nearby accommodations and dining.

Transit access to Woodrow Hall is convenient via Birmingham’s bus network, with nearby stops at 1st Ave N & 57th St served by routes such as 100 and 25. On-site parking is available in Woodrow Hall’s lot, offering up to 75 spaces for guests. For visitors planning an overnight stay, nearby options like the historic Redmont Hotel Birmingham (2101 5th Ave N) provide convenient proximity to DISCO spaces. When planning, consider affiliate partnerships for hotels and restaurants to enhance your stay. If you’re organizing a DISCO event, we can help coordinate seating, parking, and local accommodations to keep things simple and stress-free.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • DISCO is a Birmingham-based nonprofit writing program with a Woodrow Hall presence at 5504 1st Ave N (Woodrow Hall) and a DISCO workshop space at 5500 1st Ave N.
  • Woodrow Hall capacity: Dance Hall (3,800 sq ft) seats up to 200; Compass Ballroom (3rd floor) seats up to 200 (400 standing); entire building can host roughly 300–400 guests.
  • Parking: Woodrow Hall has an on-site lot with up to 75 parking spaces.
  • Transit: Woodlawn area is served by Birmingham’s bus network; nearby stops include 1st Ave N & 57th St with lines such as 100 and 25 (Moovit data).
  • Nearby hotels: Redmont Hotel Birmingham (2101 5th Ave N) is a notable nearby option.
  • Notable DISCO events: annual All City Writers Corps book launches at Woodlawn HQ; Leaves of Poetry Reading & Celebration (Nov 17, 2024) at Railroad Park; ongoing programs like Comic Club and Letter Writing Club.
  • DISCO’s mailing/physical address is at MAKEbhm (4000 3rd Ave S, Avondale) for organizational purposes, while its Birmingham-based DISCO presence operates from 5500–5504 1st Ave N.