BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Over the Mountain Journal//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Over the Mountain Journal X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.otmj.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Over the Mountain Journal X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Mexico_City BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130511 DTEND:20130512 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130511T112006 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T163747 UID:9334@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magic City Open 2013 DESCRIPTION:Inverness Magic City Open 2013 May 11, 7:30 a.m. Inverness Disc Golf Course The Magic City Open disc golf tournament will be at the Inverness Disc Golf Course on May 11.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and there will be a player's meeting at 8:45 a.m.  The first round begins at 9:30 a.m.  This is a B-tier PDGA sanctioned event with a limited field of 72.  Registration fees range from $30-$70 for PDGA members and $10 more for non-members, except for juniors.  All players will receive a high-quality dry fit shirt. To register, visit www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Magic_City_Open_2013. For event details, visit www.discgolfbirmingham.com/forums. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/05/magic-city-open-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130510 DTEND:20130511 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130510T112007 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164305 UID:9303@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mother's Day Flower Sale DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook Mother's Day Flower Sale May 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mountain Brook Village The YWCA Mother's Day Flower Sale on May 10 will include a wide selection of roses, calla lilies, daisies, hydrangeas and more. All proceeds benefit the YWCA's childcare program for area homeless children. There will be tents at Mountain Brook Village in the Ray & Poyner parking lot, downtown at Regions Plaza, at Children's of Alabama and at Brookwood Medical Center. For more information, call 322-9922. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/05/mothers-day-flower-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130510 DTEND:20130511 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130510T112007 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164344 UID:9307@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Maine Lobster Sale DESCRIPTION:Homewood May 10, 3-6 p.m. Maine Lobster Sale Assistance League of Birmingham For the fifth year, the Assistance League of Birmingham will sell freshly-steamed Maine lobsters to benefit its three philanthropic programs: PrimeTime Treasures, Operation School Bell and Operation Literacy. The lobsters are $25 each. Drive-through pickup is from 3-6 p.m. on May 10 at the Assistance League offices, 1755 Oxmoor Road. To place an order or for more information, call 960-1040. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/05/maine-lobster-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504 DTEND:20130505 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130504T112002 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T142405 UID:9331@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Hoover Day DESCRIPTION: WHO:                  Mayor Gary Ivey & Hoover City Council WHAT:                REVISED EVENT TIMES - Celebrate Hoover Day WHEN:                Saturday, May 4, 2013                              *1:00 – 5:00 pm Due to inclement weather forecasts, event times will move from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to *1:00 – 5:00 pm. WHERE:             Veterans Park on Valleydale                              Located in front of Spain Park High School at corner of Valleydale Road and Jaguar Drive.                              *Parking at Spain Park High School                                                           WHY:                   Free city-wide celebration EVENT DETAILS: ·        1:00 pm – Veterans Memorial Paver Dedication ·        1:30 pm - Remove giant apple pie from oven ·        Large Kids Zone with inflatables, train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, interactive areas and more ·        Carnival rides ·        Car show ·        Live entertainment ·        Expansive exhibitor pavilion ·        Giant apple pie & Blue Bell ice cream ·        Document destruction and E-cycling ·        American Red Cross Blood Drive ·        Aveda Institute complimentary mini-services FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Colbaugh, Events Coordinator, (205) 444-7732 or (205) 229-0754 LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/05/celebrate-hoover-day-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130502 DTEND:20130503 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130502T112026 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162433 UID:9265@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Book Talk with Rosalie Turner DESCRIPTION:Homewood Book Talk with Rosalie Turner May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Homewood Public Library Birmingham author Rosalie Turner will give a book talk and sign copies of her novel "Walk with Me" at the Homewood Public Library on May 2. The event will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Children's March during the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. The library is at 1721 Oxmoor Road. For more information, visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 332-6600. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/05/book-talk-with-rosalie-turner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130514T080000 DTEND:20130514T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164938 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164938 UID:9323@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"Freedom Riders" Screening DESCRIPTION:Hoover "Freedom Riders" Screening May 14, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hoover Public Library The Hoover Public Library will show the PBS documentary "Freedom Riders" at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on May 14 in the Library Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 444-7840. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/freedom-riders-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130513T080000 DTEND:20130513T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164842 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164842 UID:9321@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Severe Weather Safety DESCRIPTION:Homewood Severe Weather Safety May 13, 11 a.m.-noon Homewood Public Library James Spann will present a program on severe weather safety tips at the Homewood Public Library on May 13 from 11 a.m.-noon. Spann will talk about how to make a severe weather safety plan for the family. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org or call 332-6600. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/severe-weather-safety/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130512T080000 DTEND:20130512T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164805 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164805 UID:9319@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Southeastern Outings Day Hike DESCRIPTION:Hoover Southeastern Outings Day Hike May 12, 2 p.m. Moss Rock Preserve Explore the wilder side of Hoover on a moderate two to four-mile hike on Shades Mountain. The hike will include a look at the area's natural features, including longleaf pine forests, boulders, streams, grassy areas and, depending on recent rainfall amounts, a few waterfalls. Participants should bring water to drink. Well-behaved, properly supervised children ages 7 and older are welcome. The group will depart at 2 p.m. from the Moss Rock Preserve parking lot on Patton Chapel Road. For more information, call Ted Owen at 987-7997. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/southeastern-outings-day-hike/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130511T080000 DTEND:20130512T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164732 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164732 UID:9317@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Rose Society Annual Show DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Birmingham Rose Society Annual Show May 11-12 Birmingham Botanical Gardens The Birmingham Rose Society will present its annual Rose Show on Mother's Day weekend at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This is one of the largest horticultural shows in the Southeast, typically showcasing 400 roses on display along with artistic arrangements and photography featuring roses. Entries will be accepted from 6-10:30 a.m. on May 11; judging begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be a seminar on growing roses from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday. The show will be open to the public from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit bbgardens.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/birmingham-rose-society-annual-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130511T080000 DTEND:20130511T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164645 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164645 UID:9315@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Night of Hope Gala DESCRIPTION:Birmingham A Night of Hope Gala May 11, 6 p.m. Cahaba Grand Conference Center The Alabama Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host its annual A Night of Hope Gala on May 11 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The event raises money to fund Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research. JDRF Alabama will recognize Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama as its corporate honoree. The event will also include the presentation of the Living and Giving Award to the Dove Family Foundation. The gala will include cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, a live auction and dancing. For information on tickets, table sponsorships or volunteer opportunities, contact Shannon Turner at 421-9964 or   sturner@jdrf.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/a-night-of-hope-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130511T080000 DTEND:20130511T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164600 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164600 UID:9313@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Girls on the Run 5K DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Girls on the Run 5K May 11, 8 a.m. Marconi Park Girls on the Run Birmingham Metro will host its second annual 5K run on May 11 at 8 a.m. at Marconi Park in downtown Birmingham. Girls on the Run is an afterschool character development program serving girls in the third through the fifth grades in Jefferson, St. Clair and Shelby counties. All levels of walkers and runners are invited to participate. Those participating can do so in honor of a strong woman or girl in their lives and receive a certificate to present to them on Mother's Day. For more information and to register for the race, visit girlsontherunbham.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/girls-on-the-run-5k/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130511T080000 DTEND:20130511T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164511 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164511 UID:9311@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Troop 97 Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Homewood Troop 97 Pancake Breakfast May 11, 7 a.m.-noon Trinity United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop 97 will host its annual pancake breakfast on May 11 from 7 a.m.-noon at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. The event will also include a silent auction and garage sale. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and church gym. The garage sale will feature clothing, household items, toys, crafts, books, sporting equipment, appliances and furniture. Tickets to the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast are $5 and include pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice, all with tableside service from Boy Scouts. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Bids will be taken on silent auction items until noon. The troop needs donations for the event. For more information, call Bert Allen at 540-5343 or email  bertjudy@hotmail.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/troop-97-pancake-breakfast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130510T080000 DTEND:20130511T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164425 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164425 UID:9309@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" DESCRIPTION:North Shelby "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" May 10-11 Briarwood High School Briarwood Ballet will present "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" on May 10 and 11 at the Barbara B. Barker Fine Arts Center on the Briarwood High School campus, 6255 Cahaba Valley Road. Special guest David Kayak of the Orlando Ballet will perform in the show. Show times are 7 p.m. on May 10 and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 11. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.briarwoodchristianschool.org or call 776-5900. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130509T080000 DTEND:20130509T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164131 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164131 UID:9301@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tails in the Trails DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Tails in the Trails May 9, 5:30-9 p.m. Birmingham Zoo The Birmingham Zoo is holding its annual spring fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, on May 9 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Children's Zoo. This event, sponsored by O'Neal Industries, will feature live entertainment, food catered by Southern Foods Management and a cash bar with beers from Cahaba Brewing Company. Guests will have unlimited access to the new Dino Discovery exhibit. Tickets are available online until May 8 at  www.birminghamzoo.com for $10 and are $15 at the event. All proceeds will support the Junior Board's Feathers and Fur Fund to help the zoo animals. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/tails-in-the-trails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130509T080000 DTEND:20130509T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164048 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164048 UID:9299@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Origami Event DESCRIPTION:Hoover Origami Event May 9, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Hoover Public Library Make an origami crane to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing at the Hoover Public Library from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on May 9. The cranes will be donated to a local art project. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 444-7840. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/origami-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130507T080000 DTEND:20130507T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T164009 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T164009 UID:9297@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover Mayor's Prayer Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Hoover Hoover Mayor's Prayer Breakfast May 7, 7:30 a.m. Wynfrey Hotel The 31st annual Hoover Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be May 7 at the Wynfrey Hotel. The event is planned each year by the Hoover Beautification Board. This year's speaker will be Mike Kolen, a former Berry High School, Auburn University and Miami Dolphins player who is now a financial planner and Vestavia Hills resident. Doors will open at 7 a.m. The program begins at 7:30 a.m. Tickets, $20 per person or $200 for a table of 10, will be on sale through April 26. Tickets are available at the front desk of Hoover City Hall on Municipal Lane. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/hoover-mayors-prayer-breakfast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130506T080000 DTEND:20130506T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163849 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163849 UID:9295@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tony Bice Memorial Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Tony Bice Memorial Golf Tournament May 6, 8 a.m. Pine Tree Country Club The 20th annual Tony Bice Memorial Gold Tournament, hosted by the Alabama Fire Sprinkler Association, will be May 6 at Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Pine Whispers Drive in Irondale. The golf tournament is open to the public and will benefit several burn centers around the state, including the Children's of Alabama Burn Center, UAB Burn Center and University of South Alabama Regional Burn Center. Event packages for golfers are $200 each and include green and cart fees, lunch, dinner, a tournament golf shirt, goody bag and five mulligans. A package for non-golfers includes dinner, auction attendance and the awards ceremony with the golfers. Shotgun starts are at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. This year's tournament is dedicated to the memory of Tony Bice's mother, Billie Jean Bice. For more information, call 587-7246 or email kellyseewald@hotmail.com.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/tony-bice-memorial-golf-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130505T080000 DTEND:20130505T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163805 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163805 UID:9293@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"In Her Own Fashion" DESCRIPTION:Birmingham "In Her Own Fashion" May 5, 2 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens The Birmingham Botanical Gardens' spring edition of Southern Tales will feature actress and storyteller Dolores Hydock as she presents the one-woman play "In Her Own Fashion." The play is based on the true story of Ninette Griffin, a sassy, stylish independent woman who was the fashion coordinator for Loveman's department stores in the 1950s and 1960s. General admission tickets are $20. For more information, visit  www.bbgardens.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/in-her-own-fashion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163724 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163724 UID:9291@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Swing Into Spring DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Swing Into Spring May 4, 8 p.m. Levite Jewish Community Center The Original Sultans of Swing Band, a Glenn Miller tribute band with vocals by Kristy White, will perform at the Swing Into Spring event at the Levite Jewish Community Center at 8 p.m. on May 4. The event will support Theatre LJCC. The evening will include dancing, refreshments, wine, beer, a Jitterbug contest and more. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, visit www.bhamjcc.org or call 879-0411. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/swing-into-spring-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163643 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163643 UID:9289@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ballet, Bourbon & Bowties DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Ballet, Bourbon & Bowties May 4, 4-8 p.m. Alabama Ballet Center for Dance The Alabama Ballet Junior Board will present Ballet, Bourbon & Bowties on May 4 from 4-8 p.m. at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance, 2726 First Ave. South, Birmingham. The event will raise money for the Alabama Ballet's CityDance program. The event will focus on the Kentucky Derby, with fabulous hats, seersucker suits and mint juleps. There will an open bar, food, door prizes, pony rides, big screen viewings of the races and children's activities. Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple. To buy tickets online, visit http://www.alabamaballet.org/afterhours-pointeball.shtml. For more information, call 322-4300. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/ballet-bourbon-bowties/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163612 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163612 UID:9287@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Photography Hike DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Photography Hike May 4, 10 a.m. Oak Mountain State Park Come out to Oak Mountain State Park for a photography hike on May 4. Bring your camera to capture the sights on the hike through the woods. The hike begins at 10 a.m. at the old tennis courts on Terrace Drive. Parking is available at the park's beach parking lot. Park admission is $1-$3. For more information, call 620-2520. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/photography-hike/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163434 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163434 UID:9285@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hail to the Hydrangea! DESCRIPTION:Hoover Hail to the Hydrangea! May 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aldridge Gardens Instructor David Doggett, a master gardener and hydrangea propagator, will present and explain the different types of hydrangeas and provide guidance on growing them at Aldridge Botanical Gardens on May 4. The session is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, visit   aldridgegardens.com or call 682-8019. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/hail-to-the-hydrangea/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163259 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163259 UID:9283@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sweet Home Alabama Symphony DESCRIPTION:Homewood Sweet Home Alabama Symphony May 4, 8-10 p.m. Wright Fine Arts Center Guest conductor Jeffrey Reed will take the Alabama Symphony Orchestra on a trip through the best of Southern and classic rock, from the Allman Brothers to Led Zeppelin and more at the Red Diamond SuperPOPS!: Sweet Home Alabama Symphony performance on May 4 at the Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center at Samford University. Special guests are The Rewinders. Tickets are $19-$49; student tickets are $12. For more information, www.samford.edu/wrightcenter. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/sweet-home-alabama-symphony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163207 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163207 UID:9281@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Edwin McCain Performance DESCRIPTION:Hoover Edwin McCain Performance May 4, 8 p.m. Hoover Public Library With a sound that blends bluesy adult contemporary with a gritty Southern edge, Edwin McCain will bring his show to the Library Theatre at the Hoover Public Library on May 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit thelibrarytheatre.com or call 444-7888. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/edwin-mccain-performance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163100 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163100 UID:9279@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bark and Wine DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Bark and Wine May 4, 6 p.m. Pelham Civic Complex The Shelby Humane Society's fourth annual Bark and Wine with live and silent auctions will be at the Pelham Civic Complex at 6 p.m. on May 4. The event supports the organization’s efforts to help homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals. The event includes drinks and dinner. Ken Jackson will be the auctioneer. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at www.barkandwine.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit www.shelbyhumane.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/bark-and-wine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T163016 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T163016 UID:9277@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Creating a Mother's Day Herb Garden DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Creating a Mother's Day Herb Garden May 4, 1-2 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Learn to create an herb garden just in time for Mother's Day at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on May 4. As part of the Get into The Gardens demonstrative series, there will be a session on easy container gardening and planting an herb garden. The event is free. For more information, visit www.bbgardens.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/creating-a-mothers-day-herb-garden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T162810 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162810 UID:9275@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Hoover Day DESCRIPTION:Hoover Celebrate Hoover Day May 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Veterans Park The annual Celebrate Hoover Day will return on May 4. The free family-friendly event will have activities for all ages at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road. The event will feature a Veterans Memorial Paver Dedication, an exhibitor pavilion, car show and live entertainment. There will also be kids' activities and a giant apple pie and Blue Bell ice cream. Festivities run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Complimentary shuttles to the park will be provided. Rain date is May 5 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/celebrate-hoover-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T162739 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162739 UID:9273@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival DESCRIPTION:Homewood Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival May 4, 8 a.m. Patriot Park The Homewood Rotary Club will sponsor the 2013 Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival in Patriot Park in Homewood on May 4. Chalk artists of all ages will compete in this annual event presented in conjunction with We Love Homewood Day. Artists may begin drawing at 8 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. Spaces are available to companies, organizations or individuals for a $100 donation. All proceeds support the Homewood Rotary Education Foundation. For more information, contact Sandy Nelson at 871-6314 or snelson@masoncorp.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/sidewalk-chalk-art-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130503T080000 DTEND:20130504T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T162659 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162659 UID:9271@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Inverness Member-Guest Tennis Tournament DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Inverness Member-Guest Tennis Tournament May 3-4 Inverness Racquet Club The 18th annual Inverness Member-Guest Tennis Tournament will be May 3-4 at the Inverness Racquet Club. Hosted by the club and Jerry Nixon, tennis professional, the annual event benefits the Alabama Head Injury Foundation. Tennis play begins May 3 followed by a reception at the club. Men’s and women's doubles will be on May 3 with lunch at the club. The tournament ends May 4 with cocktails, dinner and a silent auction. Goodfellas will provide live music for the silent auction, which will include the Barber's Porsche Experience and more. For more information, call the Alabama Head Injury Foundation at 823-3818. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/inverness-member-guest-tennis-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130502T080000 DTEND:20130502T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T162602 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162602 UID:9269@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Legacy League Scholarship Gala DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Legacy League Scholarship Gala May 2, 6 p.m. Vestavia Country Club The Legacy League, a Samford University auxiliary, will feature Sean Tuohy at its annual Scholarship Gala on May 2 at Vestavia Country Club. Tuohy is the adoptive father of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager who became a first-round NFL draft pick and Super Bowl champion. Tuohy will share the inspirational story, portrayed in the movie "The Blind Side," of how the Tuohys opened their home to Michael. The public is invited to meet and hear Tuohy at the gala; reservations are required. A private reception at 6 p.m., followed by the gala dinner, is $125 per person. Admission to the 7 p.m. dinner is $75 per person. Proceeds will go toward endowing a new scholarship to Samford University for students who have been adopted or are in foster care. For more information and to make reservations, available online through April 25, visit www.samford.edu/legacyleague. For more information, call 726-2247. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/legacy-league-scholarship-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T162512 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162512 UID:9267@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Salsa de Mayo DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Salsa de Mayo May 2, 6-9 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens The Junior Board of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens will present Salsa de Mayo on May 2 from 6-9 p.m. Master salsa maker and TV cooking personality Lori Sours, "The Salsa Señorita," will present a cooking class just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The cost is $20. For more information, visit www.bbgardens.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/salsa-de-mayo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130430 DTEND:20130501 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130430T112204 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T172048 UID:9184@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Catholic Myth Busters DESCRIPTION:Hoover Catholic Myth Busters April 30, 7-8:15 p.m. St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Join in on Catholic Myth Busters at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Hoover on April 30 to answer questions and clear up common misconceptions abut the Catholic faith.  The question and answer format event will run from 7-8:15 p.m. and will be moderated by Bishop Emeritus David Foley.  For more information, contact Melisssa at mjmilan@charter.net. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/catholic-myth-busters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130418 DTEND:20130419 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130418T112031 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144716 UID:9110@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Mark Schantz DESCRIPTION:Hoover An Evening with Mark Schantz April 18, 7 p.m. Hoover Public Library The Hoover Public Library will present an evening with Dr. Mark Schantz, author of "Awaiting the Heavenly Country: The Civil War and America's Culture of Death," on April 18 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. To make reservations, call 444-7840. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/an-evening-with-mark-schantz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130412T153434 LAST-MODIFIED:20130412T153902 UID:9124@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Simmons to Celebrate Fine Arts April 12 DESCRIPTION:Simmons Middle School will celebrate the fine arts and raise money for the school's fine arts department at the inaugural Sights, Sounds and Supper event on Friday, April 12. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with a lasagna dinner and will include performances by the student bands, choral and theatre groups.  Students' art work will also be on display at the event. A lasagna dinner will also be served as part of the fundraiser. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at the door.  Children 4 and younger are admitted for free.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/simmons-to-celebrate-fine-arts-april-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130412 DTEND:20130413 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130412T112007 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144123 UID:9096@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Chips in the Moonlight Concert DESCRIPTION:Hoover Chips in the Moonlight Concert April 12, 7 p.m. Moonlight on the Mountain Scott and Jen Smith, a folk-pop husband and wife duo, will perform at the Children's Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services Center at Children's of Alabama’s Moonlight on the Mountain in Hoover on April 12 at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CHIPS, the state's only pediatric domestic and sexual abuse medical clinic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance through foundation.childrensal.org or $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.childrensal.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/chips-in-the-moonlight-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130411 DTEND:20130412 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130411T112550 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T143924 UID:9092@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Off the Wall Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Homewood Off the Wall Fundraiser April 11, 6-8 p.m. Rosewood Hall Gateway's Off the Wall fundraiser will be at Rosewood Hall at SoHo Square from 6-8 p.m. April 11. Proceeds will benefit children and families in crisis. This year's event will also honor Derry and Peter Bunting. The event will include hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks. Art from local artists will be available for purchase. Tickets are $100. For more information, visit  www.gway.org/off-the-wall or call 313-7185. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/off-the-wall-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130410 DTEND:20130411 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130410T112020 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T143639 UID:9088@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Woody Allen Film Series DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook Woody Allen Film Series April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Emmet O'Neal Library The library will host a Woody Allen film series beginning April 10 with one of Allen's favorites. The movie stars Mia Farrow as a star-struck waitress and co-stars Jeff Daniels. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. For titles in this film series and for more information, call Matt Layne at 445-1121. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/woody-allen-film-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130419T080000 DTEND:20130420T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T145027 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T145027 UID:9113@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Shades Valley High School 50th Reunion DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Shades Valley High School 50th Reunion April 19-20 Country Club of Birmingham The Shades Valley High School 50th reunion, "The Best Reunion Ever," will be held April 19 and 20 at the Country Club of Birmingham. All Mounties are encouraged to join the celebration. For more information, email granwassie@att.net. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/shades-valley-high-school-50th-reunion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130415T080000 DTEND:20130415T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144628 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144628 UID:9108@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Crest Cadillac Golf Classic DESCRIPTION:Hoover Crest Cadillac Golf Classic April 15, 1 p.m. Riverchase Country Club The Riverchase Women’s Club and Hoover-Metro Kiwanis Club will host the 21st annual 2013 Crest Cadillac Golf Classic on April 15. The shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. Proceeds will be divided equally between the two clubs. Riverchase Women’s Club donates all its proceeds to SafeHouse of Shelby County, a full-service organization for victims of sexual and domestic abuse. The Hoover-Metro Kiwanis Club donates 50 percent of its proceeds to SafeHouse and the balance to other charities. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/2013GolfClassic. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/crest-cadillac-golf-classic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130414T080000 DTEND:20130414T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144550 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144550 UID:9106@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Simmons Appearance DESCRIPTION:Hoover Simmons Appearance April 14 Riverchase United Methodist Church Author, speaker and former businessman Richard E. Simmons III will attend all three traditional services at Riverchase United Methodist Church April 14. Copies of Simmons' latest book, "Reliable Truth," will be on hand at the event. The church is at 1953 Old Montgomery Highway in Hoover. For more information, call the church at 987-4030. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/simmons-appearance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130413T080000 DTEND:20130413T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144445 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144445 UID:9104@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Annual Daylily Sale DESCRIPTION:Birmingham/North Shelby Annual Daylily Sale April 13, 8 a.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens/Myers Plants and Pottery The Central Alabama Daylily Society will host its annual daylily sale on April 13. The year’s event will be held in two locations, with both sales starting at 8 a.m. and running until the daylilies are sold. The sales will be held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and at Myers Plant and Pottery on U.S. 31 in Pelham. The first 50 buyers at each location will receive a daylily. For more information, call Edna Alderman, president of the Central Alabama Daylily Society, at 458-2774. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/annual-daylily-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130413T080000 DTEND:20130413T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144401 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144401 UID:9102@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Easy Container Gardening DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Easy Container Gardening April 13, 1 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens As part of its "Get Into The Gardens" hands-on demonstrative series, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens will offer a class on planting tomatoes for container gardens on April 13 at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is appropriate for all ages. For more information, visit www.bbgardens.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/easy-container-gardening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130413T080000 DTEND:20130413T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144305 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144305 UID:9100@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Homewood Walk MS April 13, 9:30 a.m. Homewood Central Park The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is preparing for Walk MS in Birmingham on April 13 in Homewood’s Central Park. Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds will help support services for the more than 4,200 Alabamians living with MS and fund research projects at UAB to find a cure for this chronic disease of the central nervous system. The event will include one, two and three-mile routes along with refreshments, entertainment and awards. For more information, visit www.walkMS.org or call 800-FIGHTMS. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/9100/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130413T080000 DTEND:20130413T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144221 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144221 UID:9098@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off April 13 Linn Park Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is inviting professional and amateur cooking enthusiasts to gather their teams for the third annual Cajun Cook-off on April 13 at Linn Park. Those of all skill levels are welcomed in the amateur and professional categories. Each entry level will have two food categories: gumbo/jambalaya and "Open Cajun" (red beans and rice, shrimp and grits or other Cajun cuisine) with all food being prepared on site the morning of the event. The $100 entry fee includes a tent, two tables and two chairs. The Cajun Cook-Off is Girls Inc. of Central Alabama’s largest annual fundraiser. For information, contact Erin Melaney at 599-5683 or emelaney@girlsinccentral-al.org or visit  www.bhamcajuncookoff.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/girls-inc-cajun-cook-off-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130412T080000 DTEND:20130414T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130409T144022 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T144022 UID:9094@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"Ovation" DESCRIPTION:Birmingham "Ovation" April 12-14 Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre The Alabama Ballet will present "Ovation" as its debut performance at the new Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre on the Alabama School of Fine Arts campus April 12-14. The program will include work by iconic choreographers George Balanchine and Jiří Kylián, emerging talent Michael Fothergill and resident choreographer Roger Van Fleteren. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on April 12 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. April 13 and 14. Tickets are $20-$55. For tickets or more information, visit alabamaballet.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/04/ovation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130319T095047 LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T095259 UID:8930@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Turning Pain Into Purpose DESCRIPTION:By Keysha Drexel Journal editor   Tommy and Nancy Parsons of Greystone have organized a benefit walk they are hoping will not only raise money for a local mental health program but will also help turn their loss into something that will help others. The Allie Fun Walk on April 7 at Veteran's Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover will benefit Brookwood Medical Auxiliary/Psychiatric Services through a fund the couple set up in the name of their son, Todd, who took his life in August at the age of 28. The event is named after Todd's beloved dog, Allie. On Aug. 15, the day after they went through what is arguably the most horrific experience parents can endure, Nancy and Tommy were at Brookwood asking how they could help psychiatric patients at the center. "We felt an immediate need to try and turn our pain into a purpose. We want to do everything we can to make sure other families never have to go through this," Tommy said. On Aug. 14, Nancy, who teaches music at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, came home from work and couldn't find Todd, who had been battling depression for years. "I had just seen him at lunch, and he seemed fine. He came by to see me at work, and I told him I would see him later that day. That's the last time I saw him alive," she said. After not finding Todd in his bedroom or anywhere in the house, Nancy discovered his body in the garage. "Shock took over. I was just in shock. There's no other way to describe it," Nancy said. Nancy said she watched her husband fall apart immediately after they discovered that their only son had taken his own life. "It was unbearable, but I knew I had to be strong," she said. As word spread about Todd's tragic death, the couple said they were overwhelmed with calls from friends and family members who wanted to send flowers. "That's when we decided to partner with Brookwood. Flowers are wonderful and we really appreciated the thoughtfulness of everyone that sent flowers, but we wanted to do something more lasting, something that would honor Todd," Tommy said. So the couple set up the Todd Michael Parsons Memorial Fund and made Brookwood Medical Auxiliary/Psychiatric services the beneficiary of that fund. In October, about two months after he died, the Todd Parsons Memorial Fund Sporting Clay Event at Selwood Farms raised more than $3,000 for the psychiatric services department. The money was used to buy art supplies for patients to use during art therapy. About two months before Todd died, he spent three days at Brookwood being treated for ongoing depression, his parents said. "They changed his medication and when he came home, he was a different person than when he went there," Nancy said. "We had a really good few weeks with Todd after that, where he seemed like his old self, and we really thought he was turning a corner in his battle with depression." That battle started when their son was a teenager, his parents said. "He always kind of had anxiety issues, whether it was anxiety about school or later, anxiety about work. He was not diagnosed, but we always thought he might have had ADD when he was younger," Nancy said. Tommy said Todd also suffered two concussions while playing youth football in Hoover. "He had two concussions when he was about 12, and now they are coming out with all this research linking head injuries with depression and suicide," Tommy said. "But back then, we had no idea." After he graduated from high school, Todd's depression manifested in different ways, his father said. "He couldn't really stick with anything, whether it was school or a job. He always seemed to be searching for something, to be looking for that happy moment," Tommy said. About three years ago, Todd went through a difficult divorce, developed a painful health condition and had to move back in with his parents. "It was a dark, dark time for him, and I think he felt like he had lost control of his life," Tommy said. But in between those dark periods when depression changed his personality, Todd continued to be the life of the party his family and friends had known. "There was a great spirit about Todd. People loved being around him. When he wasn't in those dark places, he loved life," said Jason Cannon of North Shelby, who was Todd's best friend since he was in the ninth grade. One of the things Todd loved most about life, Jason said, was helping other people. Todd went on several mission trips with his church, St. Mark's United Methodist in Vestavia Hills, Jason said. "He was talking about going on another mission trip during one of our last conversations. That's when he was the happiest--when he was helping other people. He said it made him feel more like himself," Jason said. While his family and friends had watched him struggle with depression for several years, it never occurred to any of them, his mother said, that he would end his own life. "Even in his lowest points, he would tell me that he would never do that, that he would never commit suicide," Nancy said. "That's why I know that in August, something must have snapped and he just couldn't fight anymore." Jason said he and Todd had lunch about a week before Todd died and that he felt Todd had turned a corner thanks to his time at Brookwood. "From the way he was talking, it seemed like they had helped him get on a path of resolving some issues and that he felt like there was hope for the future," Jason said. "I never had any sort of clue, verbally, emotionally or otherwise that Todd would even consider suicide." Tommy and Nancy said they hope the Allie Fun Walk and other fundraisers they have planned will raise awareness about depression and mental health issues. "Our mission is to get the funds to not only help patients but to educate people that this (depression) is a disease and we have to talk about it. We can't push these conversations into the background anymore," Tommy said. Tommy and Nancy said devoting their time and energy into helping psychiatric patients at Brookwood has made coping with the loss of their son easier. "If we can help just one person, just one family, then we're making a difference, and working towards making a difference is what keeps us going," Tommy said. Hoover Allie Fun Walk April 7, 1-5 p.m. Veteran’s Park The Allie Fun Walk to benefit the Todd Michael Parsons Memorial Fund will be April 7 from 1-5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hoover on Valleydale Road. Bring your pets out and raise money to help the Brookwood Medical Auxiliary/Psychiatric Services. Todd's beloved dog, Allie, will lead the pack on the walk. The cost is $20. For more information, visit www.toddparsonsmemorialfund.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/turning-pain-into-purpose/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130404T080000 DTEND:20130404T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T162053 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T162053 UID:8858@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Dogwood Festival Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Dogwood Festival Luncheon April 4, 11 a.m. Vestavia Hills Civic Center The Dogwood Festival Luncheon will be April 4 in the Dogwood Room at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center. The event starts at 11 a.m. with catering by Cafe Iz. There will be door prizes and raffles with tables decorated by Vestavia Hills Beautification Board members. Tickets are $20; table reservations are available. To donate a raffle item or door prize, call Casey O'Dell at 913-3367. For more information or to buy tickets, email vestaviahillsdogwoodfestival@gmail.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/dogwood-festival-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130325T080000 DTEND:20130329T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T162001 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T162001 UID:8856@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Yard of the Month Judging DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Yard of the Month Judging March 25-29 Vestavia Hills Neighborhoods The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will be out and about in the city's neighborhoods March 25-29 to look for the best yards for its monthly award. Board members will be judging yards for the spring Yard of the Month award. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/yard-of-the-month-judging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130312T080000 DTEND:20130312T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161903 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161903 UID:8854@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Oasis of Hope Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Homewood Oasis of Hope Luncheon March 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Club The seventh annual Oasis of Hope Luncheon will honor the Junior League of Birmingham on March 12 at The Club. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at www.oasiscounseling.org or by calling 933-0338. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/oasis-of-hope-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130309T080000 DTEND:20130309T080000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161823 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161823 UID:8852@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run March 9, 8 a.m. St. Vincent's One Nineteen The ninth annual Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run will be March 9 at St. Vincent's One Nineteen. The race route will include the Greystone community. Ladun, a two-time breast cancer survivor, will host the event again this year. For more information or to sponsor the event, contact Mary Frances Colley at the American Cancer Society, 930-8893. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/brenda-ladun-conquer-cancer-run/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130309T080000 DTEND:20130309T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161729 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161729 UID:8850@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Miss Dogwood Pageant DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Miss Dogwood Pageant March 9 Pizitz Middle School The Miss Dogwood Pageant will be March 9 at Pizitz Middle School. The pageant is for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The deadline to register is March 3. Applications are available at www.vestaviahills.net or by contacting Gracie Collins at 822-3268 or vestaviahillsdogwoodpageant@gmail.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/miss-dogwood-pageant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130309T080000 DTEND:20130309T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161554 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161554 UID:8848@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Casino Night DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Casino Night March 9 Private Club Assistance League of Birmingham is hosting Casino Night to benefit its three philanthropic programs--PrimeTime Treasures, Operation School Bell and Operation Literacy. The annual event will be March 9 at a local country club. The event will include a buffet dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Attendees also can play blackjack, craps and other casino games. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.assistanceleaguebham.org or call 870-5555. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/casino-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161458 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161458 UID:8846@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Junior League 5K For Kids DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Junior League 5K For Kids March 9, 8-11 a.m. Legion Field The Junior League of Birmingham's Third Annual 5K For Kids and Nobesity Expo will be at Legion Field on March 9. Registration for the 5K is at the ticket window from 8-8:30 a.m. with the race and Kids Run beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a one-mile Fun Run and Walk inside Legion Field at 10:15 a.m. and an awards ceremony at 11 a.m. The Nobesity Expo will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The expo will feature health screenings and demonstrations on healthy food. There will also be a Fun Zone for children with games and inflatbles. For more information, visit www.jlbonline.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/junior-league-5k-for-kids/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161356 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161356 UID:8843@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Women of Distinction Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Women of Distinction Luncheon March 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Harbert Center The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will combine the east and central regions of its council for the Women of Distinction Luncheon on March 8 at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. The luncheon will recognize 10 outstanding women representing Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, Randolph, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega and Walker counties. Judge Debra H. Goldstein of Hoover will receive the 2013 Mildred Bell Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. Reservations for the luncheon are $60 for general admission and $45 for Girl Scouts members. For information on reservations or sponsorships, contact Kelly Connelly at 800-734-4541, ext. 1020, or visit http://girlscoutsnca.org/wodeastcentral. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/women-of-distinction-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130308T080000 DTEND:20130308T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161243 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161243 UID:8841@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Schoolhouse Rock DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Schoolhouse Rock March 8, 7-11 p.m. B&A Warehouse Cornerstone Schools of Alabama will have its Schoolhouse Rock annual fundraiser at B&A Warehouse on March 8 from 7-11 p.m. The event is hosted by Cornerstone's Junior Board. Event-goers can look forward to a night of live music by Teenage Daddy and the John Williams Jazz Trio, live and silent auctions, beverages, hors d'oeuvres and event giveaways. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the door or online at www.csalabama.org. For more information, contact India Bailey at 769-0035 or ibailey@csalabama.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/schoolhouse-rock/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130307T080000 DTEND:20130307T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161135 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161135 UID:8839@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Heart Gallery Show DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Heart Gallery Art Show March 7, 6-9 p.m. Rojo Allison Adams, Kristin Drew Vickers and others will participate in an art show on March 7 at Rojo restaurant to benefit The Heart Gallery of Alabama and children waiting to be adopted in Alabama. The event will include live music by Brent and Shelton McCollough. There will also be door prizes and prints available. For more information, visit www.allisonpadams.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/heart-gallery-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130307T080000 DTEND:20130307T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T161055 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T161055 UID:8837@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Citizens of the Year Banquet DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills March 7, 6 p.m. Citizens of the Year Banquet Vestavia Country Club The 24th annual Leadership Vestavia Hills Citizens of the Year banquet will be March 7 at 6 p.m. at Vestavia Country Club. Sharon Lovell, a longtime community contributor, will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Betty Bell of the Bell Center will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award. The All-Star Baseball League team will be recognized as Citizens of the Year. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased from the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce or online at LeadershipVestaviaHills.com. The banquet is open to the public. For information on sponsorships, email Carol Buchanan at cbuch54@bellsouth.net. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/citizens-of-the-year-banquet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130307T080000 DTEND:20130307T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T160646 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T160646 UID:8834@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:American Values Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Birmingham March 7, noon American Values Luncheon BJCC The Greater Alabama Council of Boy Scouts of America will host the American Values Luncheon at the BJCC on March 7 as a fundraiser for Friends of Scouting. The keynote speaker will be Bo Jackson. Paul Finebaum is emcee. This year's honorees will be Raymond Harbert, James C. Lee III and Pat Sullivan. Tickets for a table of eight are $250. For more information, visit https://1bsa.org/american-values-luncheon.php. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/american-values-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130305T190000 DTEND:20130305T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130305T160418 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T160537 UID:8831@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Capturing History Through Photography DESCRIPTION:Hoover Capturing History Through Photography March 5, 7 p.m. Hoover Public Library The Hoover Public Library presents Emmy Award-winner Gary Ricketts as he discusses the history behind his artistic vision and the technical aspects he used to achieve it. The Capturing History Through Photography event starts at 7 p.m. onMarch 5. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 444-7840. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/8831/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130303 DTEND:20130304 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130303T102029 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T160216 UID:8750@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Relationships Class DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook Relationships Class March 3, 4-6 p.m. Canterbury United Methodist Church Hal Edward Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the ScreamFree Living book series, will conduct a relationships class from 4-6 p.m. on March 3 at Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road in Mountain Brook. Tickets are $15. Childcare will be available. To register, visit www.canterburyumc.org/ScreamFree or contact Ellen Thomas at ellen.thomas@canterburyumc.org or 874-1553. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/relationships-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130303 DTEND:20130304 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130303T102029 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T160343 UID:8752@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art Show Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Homewood March 3, 1-3 p.m. Art Show Opening Reception Cumberland Presbyterian Church The Joy Gallery at Homewood Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold an opening reception on March 3 for an art show by Judy Bobula. The gallery is at 513 Columbiana Road in Homewood. For more information, call 942-3051. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/03/art-show-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130228 DTEND:20130301 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130228T102051 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T155241 UID:8742@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:BAA Members' Party DESCRIPTION:Birmingham BAA Members' Party Feb. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. Parkside Cafe The Birmingham Art Association is having a members' party on Feb. 28 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Parkside CafÈ, 4035 Fifth Ave. South, Birmingham. The event is for current members to renew memberships and for new members to join. Membership promotes regional artists, from painters and potters to weavers and photographers. For more information, visit wwwbirminghamartassociation.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/02/baa-members-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130228 DTEND:20130301 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130228T102051 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T154856 UID:8738@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mad Hatters' Luncheon and Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Homewood Mad Hatters' Luncheon and Fashion Show Feb. 28, 11 a.m. The Club Women from across central Alabama will use their fashion accessories to fight cancer at the American Cancer Society's 22nd annual Mad Hatters' Luncheon and Fashion Show on Feb. 28 at The Club. The event, which benefits the ACS, will take place in the Grand Ballroom. Judging of the hats is at 11 a.m. followed by the parade of hats at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon at noon includes a fashion show by Gus Mayer. Individual tickets are $40, a table of eight is $300 and a patron table is $500. For more information or to make reservations, contact Ellen Miles at 930-8860 or ellen.miles@cancer.org. LOCATION:Homewood URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/02/mad-hatters-luncheon-and-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130228 DTEND:20130301 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130228T102051 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T155355 UID:8740@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Life Without Limits Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Life Without Limits Luncheon Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. Cahaba Grand Conference Center United Cerebral Palsy of Birmingham and BancorpSouth will present the Life Without Limits Luncheon Feb. 28 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. John Kemp, a national disability employment and education advocate, will be the keynote speaker for the 11:30 a.m. event. The 2013 UCP Life Without Limits awards will be presented, including the Legacy Award, Outstanding Employer Award, Outstanding Program Partner Award, Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award, Outstanding Volunteer Award and the Inspiration Award. Tickets are $35; table sponsorships are $500. Reservations must be made by Feb. 22. To make reservations and buy tickets, email creno@ucpbham.com, call 944-3909 or visit www.ucpbham.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/02/life-without-limits-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130225T160016 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T160016 UID:8747@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Exceptional Foundation's Chili Cook-off DESCRIPTION:Homewood The Exceptional Foundation's Chili Cook-off March 2, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Colonial Brookwood Village The Exception Foundation's Chili Cook-off will be March 2 in the parking lot of Colonial Brookwood Village.  More than 90 of the area's top chili chefs will square off for the Ninth Annual Northwestern Mutual of Alabama event, presented by Regions Bank.  Tickets are $10 in advance through www.exceptionalfoundation.org/ticket or at The Exceptional Foundation offices at 1616 Oxmoor Road in Homewood.  Tickets are $15 are the day of the event.  Children 12 and younger will get in free and there will be a Books-A-Million Kids Zone.  For more information, visit www.exceptionalfoundation.org or call 870-0776. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/02/the-exceptional-foundations-chili-cook-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130302T080000 DTEND:20130302T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130225T155831 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T155831 UID:8745@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Heart Ball DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Birmingham Heart Ball March 2, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Cahaba Grand Conference Center The Heart Guild of Alabama will present "Unbreak My Heart," the Birmingham Heart Ball, at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center on March 2. Presented by Wells Fargo, the event benefits the American Heart Association. Terry Kellogg, president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, will be the event's honoree. Tickets are $350 each. Registration closes Feb. 22. For more information, visit www.heart.org/birminghamheartball or call 510-1515. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/02/birmingham-heart-ball/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130125T152014 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T152014 UID:8523@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tapped and Corked DESCRIPTION:Birmingham   Tapped and Corked   Jan. 25, 6-10 p.m.   Free the Hops and the Autism Society of Alabama will host Tapped and Corked: A Food Pairing the Beer and Wine at Old Car Heaven. The event will showcase top quality beer, wines and food from Birmingham restaurants. Those attending may also place bids on unique specialty beers, wines and beer art. All proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of Alabama. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information, call 383-1673.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/tapped-and-corked/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130125T151841 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T151841 UID:8521@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover Write Club DESCRIPTION:Hoover   Write Club   Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Hoover Public Library   Meet fellow poets and novelists, flesh out your characters, tie up dangling plot threads and share your inspirations at the Write Club, the library's monthly forum for amateur  event. For more information, call 879-0497.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/hoover-write-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130125T151628 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T151628 UID:8519@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Botany DESCRIPTION:Birmingham   Introduction to Botany   Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.   Birmingham Botanical Gardens   Come to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to learn about botany, the science of plant life. Topics in this introductory course include terminology of characters used for differentiating major plant lineages, Alabama's plant diversity and the use of taxonomic keys and other references to identify plants. The course is $80 for members and $90 for non-members. For more information, call 414-3950. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/introduction-to-botany/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130126T080000 DTEND:20130126T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130125T151139 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T151139 UID:8517@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Birmingham   Bart's Art Cart/Chinese New Year   Jan. 26. 11 a.m.-noon   Birmingham Museum of Art   This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different gallery and activity each month. This month, slither into the museum to make a snake for Chinese New Year. This is a free event. For more information, call 254-2565 or visit www.artsbma.org/events.   LOCATION:Birmingham, Albania URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/chinese-new-year-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130125T151004 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T151004 UID:8515@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Demolition Derby Wheelchair Rugby Tournament DESCRIPTION:Homewood Demolition Derby Wheelchair Rugby Tournament   Jan. 25-27   Lakeshore Foundation   Wheelchair rugby action returns to Lakeshore on Jan. 25. Host team Lakeshore Demolition, recognized as one of the premier wheelchair rugby programs in the country, will welcome teams from across the country for three days of competition. Admission is free, and games are open to the public. For more information, call 313-7400.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/demolition-derby-wheelchair-rugby-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130113 DTEND:20130114 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130113T102010 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T185250 UID:8446@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Knit & Knibble DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook Knit & Knibble Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Emmet O'Neal Library Head to the Emmet O'Neal Library for an afternoon of crafting and snacks. All skill levels are welcome. No formal instruction is provided. The library will provide beverages, snacks and craft books. Bring your craft tools and supplies for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun. For more information, contact Katie Moellering at 445-1118 LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/knit-knibble/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130113 DTEND:20130115 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130113T102010 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T185707 UID:8451@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Marriage and Parenting Seminar DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook Marriage and Parenting Seminar Jan. 13-14 Canterbury United Methodist Church Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, bestselling author, columnist and radio and TV personality, will conduct a marriage and parenting seminar at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook Jan. 13-14. Leman is a frequent contributor to CNN's American Morning and served as a consulting family psychologist to Good Morning America. Tickets are $10 for each seminar. The “Making Sense of the Man or Woman in Your Life” seminar will be from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 13. The “What a Difference a Mom Makes” seminar will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 14, followed by the “Have a New Kid by Friday” seminar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To sign up for the seminars, visit www.canterburyumc.org/leman. LOCATION:Mountain Brook URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/marriage-and-parenting-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130112 DTEND:20130113 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130112T102019 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T185505 UID:8434@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Native Wood Plants Class DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_8436" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="The first graduates of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Native Plant Studies program are recognized. New courses in the program begin Jan. 12. Front, from left: Gail Snyder, Mike Rushing, Shelly Lindstron, Ann Katholi, Deane Cooke, Rene Germann, Sally Price and Gary Walker. Back: Stan Roth, Lisa Ennis, Cindy Pinger, Betty Anderson, Ginny Randolph, Linda Wilson, Sherilyn Osborne, John Manion, Carol Ogle, Theresa Johanson and Liz Alosi."][/caption] Birmingham Native Woody Plants Class Jan. 12, 12:30 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens As the Birmingham Botanical Gardens congratulates the first 18 graduates of the Certificate in Native Plant Studies program, it is unveiling a new slate of offerings to students seeking completion of the certificate, new students and casual plant enthusiasts who want to take advantage of educational opportunities on an a la carte basis. The new year of classes begins Jan. 12 with an elective, "Native Wood Plants: The Basics and Beyond," led by Fred Spicer, executive director. The course, which will utilize indoor and outdoor classrooms, will introduce participants to a glossary of terms essential in understanding this plant group and for identifying its members. The class is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. On Jan. 26, a core class led by John Clark will cover terminology and explore the state's plant diversity. The Jan. 26 course is $80 for members and $90 for non-members. Fourteen more classes are already on the 2013 schedule. For more information, call 414-3950. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/native-wood-plants-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130112 DTEND:20130113 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130112T102019 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T185411 UID:8438@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Music of Ray Charles with Ellis Hall DESCRIPTION:Homewood The Music of Ray Charles with Ellis Hall Jan. 12, 8 p.m. Wright Fine Arts Center The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present the Red Diamond SuperPOPS!: The Music of Ray Charles with Ellis Hall Jan. 12 at Samford University’s Wright Fine Arts Center. Charles himself crowned Ellis Hall his protégé and successor, and Hall hasn't stopped singing since. Blind since the age of 17, he has turned his love of music into an enduring career. Tickets are $27-$69. Student tickets are $14 with a valid ID. For more information, call 975-2787. LOCATION:Homewood URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/the-music-of-ray-charles-with-ellis-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130110 DTEND:20130111 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130110T102017 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T184852 UID:8432@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Life Long Institute Information Session DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Life Long Institute Information Session Jan. 10, noon and 5 p.m. Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest The Osher Life Long Institute at the University of Alabama will have an information session on a new academic cooperative that provides mature adults with opportunities for intellectual stimulation, cultural development and social interaction. The educational programs are centered on courses developed by and often taught by its members, who volunteer their time and talents to share their knowledge and interests with other members. There is no homework, no exams, no required college degree, no age threshold and no academic credits. A light lunch will be provided. The event is free. There will be two sessions on Jan. 10 at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest: noon-1:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 348-6482. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/life-long-institute-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130109 DTEND:20130110 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20130109T102023 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T185335 UID:8444@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Decorative Vegetable Garden DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook The Decorative Vegetable Garden Jan. 12, 10-11 a.m. Emmet O'Neal Library June Mays will present a program on "The Decorative Vegetable Garden" at the Emmet O'Neal Library Jan. 12. Mays is a garden designer with diplomas in garden design and plantsmanship form the English Gardening School in London. Mays will talk about using vegetables as key features in ornamental gardens and about adapting French ideas to the American vegetable garden. The program is free. For more information, contact Katie at 445-1118 or kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2013/01/the-decorative-vegetable-garden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121215 DTEND:20121216 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121215T102004 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T164535 UID:8097@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Reindeer Romp Bar Crawl DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 15, 5-7:30 p.m. Tin Roof Join the Ronald McDonald House Young Leadership Board for the first Reindeer Romp Bar Crawl around Lakeview. The event kicks off at Tin Roof, moves on to Nana Funks and ends at Innisfree. With drink specials and no cover charges, the crawl will help Ronald McDonald House families. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 638-7263. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/reindeer-romp-bar-crawl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121215 DTEND:20121216 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121215T102004 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T164814 UID:8099@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 15, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center The Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center’s ArtPlay will present "A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol" with two shows on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Patrons can enjoy holiday craft-making and photos with Santa one hour before the morning performance. The Birmingham Girls Choir will perform carols before the evening show. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served before both performances. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, call 975-2787 or visit www.alysstephens.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/a-dickens-vest-pocket-christmas-carol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183908 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090126 UID:8292@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" DESCRIPTION:Birmingham George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" Dec. 13-23 Samford University Wright Center The Alabama Ballet remains one of only seven companies in the world granted the right to perform this holiday classic by the Balanchine Trust. Performed to Balanchine's exacting specifications, this production features dazzling choreography, opulent costumes and extravagant sets. The professional company includes 35 dancers. For more information, call 975-2787 or visit www.alabamaballet.org/Nutcracker2012.shtml. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183754 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090157 UID:8290@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Zoolight Safari DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Zoolight Safari Dec. 13-31 Birmingham Zoo Enjoy lights, fun and holiday spirit as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for 17 nights with Zoolight Safari. The event includes the new ice skating rink, rides on the Holiday Express Train, story time, animal demonstrations, Santa’s Roller Racer Ride, Jingle Bell Carousel, Winter Trail Hayride and an expanded holiday light show synchronized to favorite holiday tunes. Photos with Santa will be available through Dec. 23. Ride tickets, required for some attractions, are $3.50. Ice skating tickets are $5.50. All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands are $12. The event is from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14-16, 19-23 and 26-31. For more information, visit www.birminghamzoo.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/zoolight-safari-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183641 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090226 UID:8288@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holidaze by the Red Mountain Theatre Company DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Holidaze Dec. 13-21 RMTC Cabaret Theatre Red Mountain Theatre Company celebrates the season with Holidaze Dec. 6-21 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. The all-new holiday spectacular features performances by local favorites Lexie Dorsett, Haley Evans, Davis Haines, Anthony Washington and Cecil E. Washington, Jr., accompanied by the RMTC Youth Programs. The show includes classics like "White Christmas," "The Sleigh," "Christmas Lullaby," "Steam Heat" and "Christmas Time is Here,” plus original songs like "Frosty the Soul Man" and "Snows up Baby!" and the traditional "Walk Through Bethlehem." Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets are $30-35, with group, senior and student rates available. For tickets, call 324-2424 or visit www.redmountaintheatre.org. Holidaze is a family-friendly production and appropriate for all ages. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/holidaze-by-the-red-mountain-theatre-company/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183548 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090237 UID:8286@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Christmas Memory: A New Musical Adaptation DESCRIPTION:Homewood A Christmas Memory: A New Musical Adaptation Dec. 13-23 Virginia Samford Theater Based on Truman Capote's childhood memoir, this new adaptation of "A Christmas Memory" is the story of a young boy's loving friendship with an eccentric aunt in a small Southern town in the 1930s, where misfits Buddy and Sook launch kites, haunt speakeasies and mail fruitcakes to everyone from Jean Harlow to President Roosevelt. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 16 and 23. Tickets are $30 for center seats and $25 for side seats. For more information, call 251-1206. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/a-christmas-memory-a-new-musical-adaptation-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183449 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090304 UID:8284@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Christmas Movie Marathon DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Christmas Movie Marathon Dec. 13-22, 7 p.m. The Alabama Theatre Catch a different Christmas classic every night from Dec. 10-22 at the Alabama Theatre. The theatre will show “Home Alone,” “Christmas Vacation,” “It's A Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas,” “Miracle on 34th Street” and “A Christmas Story.” Tickets for each show are $8 at the door. For more information, call 252-2262. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/christmas-movie-marathon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183358 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090318 UID:8282@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Christmas in Dixie DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Christmas in Dixie Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m. Good People Brewery Mitchell's Place Junior Council’s Christmas in Dixie will include an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest. It costs $25 per person to enter the contest, which includes entry fee, beer, food and music. Prizes will be awarded for the ugliest men's sweater and the ugliest women's sweater. The event will also feature a taco bar from Chuy's, live music and an auction. For more information, call 957-0294 or visit www.mitchells-place.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/christmas-in-dixie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183254 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090331 UID:8280@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Botanical Gardens Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens The Birmingham Botanical Gardens' annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be Dec. 13 in Strange Auditorium. The potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. will be followed by an awards presentation and entertainment. For more information, contact Taylor Steele, volunteer coordinator, at 414-3962 or at tsteele@bbgardens.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/birmingham-botanical-gardens-volunteer-appreciation-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183202 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090340 UID:8278@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Toys for Tots Drive DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Toys for Tots Drive Dec. 13-20 Vestavia Hills Fire Stations The Vestavia Hills Fire Department is collecting toy donations for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, which provides holiday gifts to children in need. The deadline to donate new, unwrapped toys is Dec. 20. Fire Station 1 is at 509 Montgomery Highway, Fire Station 2 is at 2925 Columbiana Road, Fire Station 3 is at 3201 Morgan Drive, Fire Station 4 is at 13041 Liberty Parkway and Fire Station 5 is at 3241 Cahaba Heights Road. For more information on how to donate, call 978-0248. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/toys-for-tots-drive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T183017 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T090404 UID:8275@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Big Brothers Big Sisters Book Drive DESCRIPTION:Hoover Big Brothers Big Sisters Book Drive Dec. 13-15 Barnes & Noble Patton Creek Barnes & Noble at Patton Creek will hold a book drive to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham through Dec. 15. Stop by the store to donate a book for BBBS. The organization will give the books to children in the program at its annual holiday party. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/big-brothers-big-sisters-book-drive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T182917 LAST-MODIFIED:20121211T185615 UID:8273@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jefferson County Libraries Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Jefferson County Fundraiser and Book Collection Dec. 13-14 Jefferson County Libraries The Jefferson County Library Cooperative is teaming up with California Pizza Kitchen and Barnes & Nobles to collect books for the YWCA's annual Santa's Workshop while raising money for local libraries. Through Dec. 14, patrons can purchase children’s or young adult books at Barnes & Noble and then donate them at collections bins at The Summit and Galleria locations of California Pizza Kitchen. The bookstore and restaurant will also donate a portion of proceeds from sales when patrons present a special voucher when making purchases through Dec. 14. The vouchers can be picked up at any Jefferson County public library or by visiting www.jclc.org. The vouchers can also be used for online orders. For more information, call Pat Ryan, JCLC executive director, at 226-3615 or email pryan@bham.lib.al.us. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/jefferson-county-libraries-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121213T080000 DTEND:20121214T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121211T182408 LAST-MODIFIED:20121211T185630 UID:8261@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Vestavia Hills Christmas Yard of the Month Judging DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Christmas Yard of the Month Dec. 13-14 Vestavia Hills The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will be out conducting judging for the Christmas Yard of the Month Dec. 13-14. Judging started Dec. 9. The yards will be judged during the day and night. Judges will be looking for overall yard neatness and decorations. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/vestavia-hills-christmas-yard-of-the-month-judging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121204T085638 LAST-MODIFIED:20121204T085638 UID:8230@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Crestline Dec. 6 Event to Benefit Bell Center DESCRIPTION:Merchants in Crestline Village will host Bargains, Blues and Booze on Thursday, Dec. 6 to benefit The Bell Center. From the open to close of business on Thursday, merchants throughout Crestline Village will offer bargains on food, drink, clothing and more, with all the proceeds going to The Bell Center. For more than 28  years, The Bell Center for Early Intervention programs have provided treatment for children with special needs. Participants in the Dec. 6 event can purchase a $20 wristband giving them access to bargains at Zoe's Kitchen, Otey's, Snap Kids, Snoozy's Kids, Pants Store and Once Upon a Time. The event will also feature live music at Pants Store and Otey's starting at 5 p.m. Wristbands can be purchased now through the merchants in Crestline Village.  For more information, contact Pants Store at 868-1616 or visit www.pantsstore.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/12/crestline-dec-6-event-to-benefit-bell-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121204T080000 DTEND:20121204T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121127T155321 LAST-MODIFIED:20121127T155321 UID:8131@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Heart Guild Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m. The Club The Heart Guild will host the 15th annual Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show Dec. 4 at The Club in Birmingham. Presented by Belk, the event benefits the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Melisa Zwilling of Vestavia Hills, a stroke survivor and mother of two, will share her story at the event. Guests will also learn how the associations are working within the community to help fight heart disease. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts through the early afternoon. Before the luncheon, guests can shop at the Holiday Market, participate in a silent auction and watch a fashion show featuring clothing and models from Belk. For more information, contact Margaret Kloess at 510-1504 or Margaret.Kloess@heart.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/heart-guild-holiday-luncheon-and-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121219T080000 DTEND:20121223T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T165504 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T165504 UID:8101@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Christmas Promise DESCRIPTION:Hoover Dec. 19-23 Renaissance Ross Bridge [caption id="attachment_8102" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Joe Saling, director of sales and marketing, and Steve Miller, general manager, join actor Jamie Filstein to prepare for the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort's holiday experience, "A Christmas Promise.”"][/caption] The Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover will be the setting for a new Christmas experience, a theatrical presentation of "A Christmas Promise" Dec. 19-23. Based on Lark Carrier's story, the presentation will be held at 7 p.m. each evening. The resort will also have special holiday packages for $169 from Dec. 19-23. For more information, visit www.rossbridgechristmaspromise.com or call 949-3107 LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/a-christmas-promise/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121215T080000 DTEND:20121215T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T164345 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T164345 UID:8095@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Meadow Brook Runs DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Aliant Bank, U.S. 280 The 18th annual Meadow Brook Runs will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run. The 5K will start at 9 a.m. The fun run will begin at 10 a.m. Walkers and pets on leashes are welcome. A printable entry form and the results and sponsors from previous years are at www.meadowbrookruns.org. Entry fees will be contributed to The Jesus Video Project of Alabama. A $15-$25 minimum donation is suggested. To guarantee an event T-shirt, register by Dec. 7. Late registration will be from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on race day. There will be an awards ceremony and prize drawings at 10:30 a.m. The event will also feature "Taste of 280" food offerings, gift bags and prizes. Registration and start and finish lines are at Aliant Bank, 1100 Corporate Parkway. For more information, contact Bob Cosby at JVPOA@juno.com or 991-6054. LOCATION:North Shelby, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/meadow-brook-runs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121210T080000 DTEND:20121214T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T163904 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T163904 UID:8090@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Star of Bethlehem DESCRIPTION:Homewood Dec. 10-14, 7 p.m. Samford University Christenberry Planetarium The popular multimedia presentation "The Star of Bethlehem" presents scientific explanations for the famous star of the gospel of Matthew. All ages are welcome to the free event, but the show is most suitable for ages 8 and older. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required, although groups of 10 or more may request a private showing. The 96-seat planetarium in Samford’s Propst Hall is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 726-4139. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/star-of-bethlehem/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121209T080000 DTEND:20121209T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T163412 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T163412 UID:8085@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Southern Tales at The Gardens DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens For the second year in a row, Dolores Hydock and Bobby Horton will lead a day of Southern Tales at The Gardens. Enjoy holiday songs, stories and sing-a-longs in a fun-for-the-family event. Admission is $20. For more information or to buy tickets online, visit www.bbgardens.org/southerntales. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/southern-tales-at-the-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121209T080000 DTEND:20121209T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T163218 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T163218 UID:8082@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASYO Holiday Performance DESCRIPTION:Hoover Dec. 9, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Riverchase Galleria [caption id="attachment_8083" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Roderick Cox, principal conductor of the ASYO"][/caption] The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform a free concert in the food court at the Galleria from 2- 4 p.m. on Dec. 9. The youth orchestra will be under the direction of new ASYO music director and principal conductor Roderick Cox LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/asyo-holiday-performance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T162708 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T162708 UID:8078@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Stevan Grebel's “The Nutcracker” DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Dec. 8-9 Pelham High School [caption id="attachment_8079" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Cutline photo 1: Allie Gilbert of Hoover and Ross Pearlman of Vestavia perform in Steven Grebel's “The Nutcracker” in 2010. The show returns this year Dec. 8-9"][/caption] The City of Pelham, along with the Alabama Youth Ballet Guild, presents Stevan Grebel's "The Nutcracker" at Pelham High School Dec. 8-9. The cast of 60 includes members of the Alabama Youth Ballet Company, professional guest artists and community members. Show times are 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Included with the Saturday matinee will be a Kingdom of the Sweets reception and the Nutcracker Boutique. Tickets are $5-$15 and can be purchased by phone at 987-7234, online at  www.grebeldance.com/NUTCRACKER2012 or at Grebel Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham. [caption id="attachment_8079" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Cutline photo 1: Allie Gilbert of Hoover and Ross Pearlman of Vestavia perform in Steven Grebel's “The Nutcracker” in 2010. The show returns this year Dec. 8-9"][/caption] LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/stevan-grebels-the-nutcracker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121208 DTEND:20121209 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T161544 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T161544 UID:8074@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Wildlife Center Holiday Craft and Bake Sale DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Veterans Park in Hoover Shop for locally made holiday-themed crafts and ornaments and more while helping the Alabama Wildlife Center. The sale includes handmade jewelry and gifts with a natural theme, including homemade jams, jellies, preserves, baked goods and frozen casseroles. For more information, call the Alabama Wildlife Center at 663-7930 or visit www.awrc.org. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/alabama-wildlife-center-holiday-craft-and-bake-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121208 DTEND:20121209 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T161123 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T161123 UID:8072@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Association of School Boards Convention DESCRIPTION:Hoover Dec. 8, 9-10:30 a.m. The Wynfrey Hotel Barbara Dooley, wife of former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley and mother of coach Derek Dooley, will speak at the Alabama Association of Schools Boards Convention. Dooley will share her unique perspective on leadership and perseverance in her address, "Great Leadership is No Accident." For convention details, visit www.AlabamaSchoolBoards.org. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/alabama-association-of-school-boards-convention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121207T080000 DTEND:20121209T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T160904 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T160904 UID:8070@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:NCAA Men's College Cup DESCRIPTION:Hoover Dec. 7 and 9 Regions Park See all the action at the NCAA Division 1 Men's College Cup National Championship at Regions Park in Hoover. Some of the greatest college soccer players will compete for the national championship at the event. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online at   https://events.cuetoems.com/ccs2012/OnlineTicketSales.aspx. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/ncaa-mens-college-cup/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T160432 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T160432 UID:8067@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Zoolight Safari DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 7-31 Birmingham Zoo Enjoy lights, fun and holiday spirit as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for 17 nights with Zoolight Safari. The event includes the new ice skating rink, rides on the Holiday Express Train, story time, animal demonstrations, Santa’s Roller Racer Ride, Jingle Bell Carousel, Winter Trail Hayride and an expanded holiday light show synchronized to favorite holiday tunes. Photos with Santa will be available through Dec. 23. Ride tickets, required for some attractions, are $3.50. Ice skating tickets are $5.50. All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands are $12. The event is from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 7-9, 14-16, 19-23 and 26-31. For more information, visit  www.birminghamzoo.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/zoolight-safari-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121207 DTEND:20121208 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T160215 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T160215 UID:8064@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Artists Incorporated Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Dec. 7 Morgan Drive Artists Incorporated will hold an opening reception for the "Back Together" exhibit of Frank Fleming and Al Sella from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The exhibit will run through Dec. 31. The reception will include wine, food and live music. For more information, call 979-8990. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/artists-incorporated-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121206T080000 DTEND:20121221T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T154915 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T154915 UID:8057@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holidaze DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 6-21 RMTC Cabaret Theatre Red Mountain Theatre Company celebrates the season with Holidaze Dec. 6-21 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. The all-new holiday spectacular features performances by local favorites Lexie Dorsett, Haley Evans, Davis Haines, Anthony Washington and Cecil E. Washington, Jr., accompanied by the RMTC Youth Programs. The show includes classics like "White Christmas," "The Sleigh," "Christmas Lullaby," "Steam Heat" and "Christmas Time is Here,” plus original songs like "Frosty the Soul Man" and "Snows up Baby!" and the traditional "Walk Through Bethlehem." Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets are $30-35, with group, senior and student rates available. For tickets, call 324-2424 or visit www.redmountaintheatre.org. Holidaze is a family-friendly production and appropriate for all ages.   LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/holidaze/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121206T080000 DTEND:20121223T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T154546 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T154546 UID:8054@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Christmas Memory: A New Musical Adaptation DESCRIPTION:Homewood Dec. 6-23 Virginia Samford Theater Based on Truman Capote's childhood memoir, this new adaptation of "A Christmas Memory" is the story of a young boy's loving friendship with an eccentric aunt in a small Southern town in the 1930s, where misfits Buddy and Sook launch kites, haunt speakeasies and mail fruitcakes to everyone from Jean Harlow to President Roosevelt. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 16 and 23. Tickets are $30 for center seats and $25 for side seats. For more information, call 251-1206. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/a-christmas-memory-a-new-musical-adaptation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121206T080000 DTEND:20121206T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T154252 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T154353 UID:8050@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tickled Teal DESCRIPTION:Hoover Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Comedy Club Stardome The CanSurive GYN Cancer Support Group and the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation are teaming up for a joint fundraiser, Tickled Teal. The opening act will be Joy, Queen of Clean, a local comedienne. The headliner is Henry Cho, a nationally-known comedian. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus a $2.50 ticket handling charge. For tickets, call 444-0008 or visit  www.stardome.com/tickets/php. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/tickled-teal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121206 DTEND:20121228 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T153940 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T153940 UID:8047@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Family Christmas Karaoke Night DESCRIPTION:Homewood Dec. 6, 6-7 p.m. Homewood Public Library The Homewood Public Library's children's department is providing an opportunity to gather for Christmas carols in a karaoke fashion. Refreshments will be served. The event is free. For more information, call 332-6619. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/family-christmas-karaoke-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121205T080000 DTEND:20121207T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T153808 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T153808 UID:8045@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Briarwood Walk Through Nativity DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Dec. 5-7, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Briarwood Presbyterian Church The community is invited to Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s Walk Through Nativity on the church grounds. More than 850 church members participate in this free three-night event featuring 13 scenes depicting Jesus' birth and life. Live animals are included, even a camel. A children’s petting zoo and refreshments are offered at no charge at the walk's conclusion. It is an easy walk for the entire family, including children in strollers or those in wheelchairs. For more information, call 776-5200. LOCATION:North Shelby, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/briarwood-walk-through-nativity-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121205 DTEND:20121206 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T153615 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T153615 UID:8040@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Red Mountain Garden Club Annual Greenery Sale DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens [caption id="attachment_8041" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Heather McWane, Bob Newton, Holly Goodbody, Alpha Goings, Pratt Brown and D.A. Tynes"][/caption] The Red Mountain Garden Club will have its 30th annual Greenery Sale Dec. 5 at the BBG. The sale was started 30 years ago when Mrs. Caldwell "Jean" Marks had the idea to start the annual tradition. Club members take great care to find the best fresh-cut greenery for garlands, wreaths and more. This year, shoppers can choose from many original, handmade centerpieces, boxwood trees and kissing balls. Red Mountain Garden Club members, along with Pratt Brown of Pratt Brown Landscapes and Bob Newton of Landscape Services, donate fresh cut greenery for the “do-it-yourself-ers” looking for rich red deciduous holly, hemlock, nandina berries, yaupon holly, variegated acuba, monkey puzzle and more. Shoppers will also find hand-tied bows and designer ribbon. This year a special section will offer unique gift items. Those who pre-ordered can come to the Hodges Room at The Gardens on the day of the sale to pick up their greenery. The sale benefits the Birmingham Museum of Art Memorial Garden and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. For more information, contact Kathryn Corey at  akqahc@charter.net or 960-2963. [caption id="attachment_8043" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Alpha Goings, co-chairman of the greenery sale, and Holly Goodbody, sale chairman"][/caption] LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/red-mountain-garden-club-annual-greenery-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121204T080000 DTEND:20121205T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T152902 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T152902 UID:8038@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping to Benefit Literacy Council DESCRIPTION:Birmingham and Homewood Dec. 4-5 Garden Gallery, Festivity Boutique Check items off your holiday shopping list while giving back to the Literacy Council of Alabama. On Dec. 4 from 5-8 p.m., 20 percent of the sales at Charlie Thigpen's Garden Gallery at Pepper Place will benefit the Literacy Council. On Dec. 6 from 3-7 p.m., 20 percent of the sales at Festivity Boutique in Homewood will go to the literacy organization. There will also be a drawing for a $100 gift certificate for those who buy something at the Sip and Shop event. For more information, visit www.literacy-council.org. LOCATION:Birmingham and Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/holiday-shopping-to-benefit-literacy-council/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121204T080000 DTEND:20121204T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T152705 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T152705 UID:8036@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bells of Buchanan DESCRIPTION:Homewood Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Brock Recital Hall  Sponsored by Patty McDonald, Samford University’s handbell ensemble presents an evening of music to set the mood for the sacred season. For more information, go to events.samford.edu/calendar. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/bells-of-buchanan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121204T080000 DTEND:20121204T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T152502 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T152502 UID:8034@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Christmas Music Concert DESCRIPTION:Homewood Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church UAB’s Wind Symphony and the Symphony Band will present a free concert of Christmas music at Trinity Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the main sanctuary. The band will be directed by Dr. Sue Samuels, director of bands at UAB, and Dr. James Zingara, assistant director. For more information, call 879-1737 or visit www.trinitybirmingham.com. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/christmas-music-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121203 DTEND:20121204 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T152331 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T152331 UID:8032@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Dec. 3, 5-7:30 p.m. The Altamont School Altamont English teacher Jim Palmer will read Truman Capote's holiday classic "A Christmas Memory" Dec. 3. This annual tradition was begun by former Altamont headmaster Martin Hames, who first read the story to his class at Pratt City School in 1958. A 5 p.m. reception will be followed by the reading at 5:30 p.m. in the school's Cabaniss Fine Arts Center. For more information, call 874-3502. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/truman-capotes-a-christmas-memory/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T150323 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T092806 UID:8015@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Christmas by Candlelight: Fear Not DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Dec. 2, 2 and 6 p.m.   Shades Mountain Baptist Church Celebrate the message of Christmas at Christmas by Candlelight: Fear Not at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills. The event will feature singers, dancers, artists and storytellers as they recall the ageless story of hope. The event is free. For more information, call 822-1670 or visit www.shades.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/christmas-by-candlelight-fear-not/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121202T020000 DTEND:20121202T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T150204 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T150204 UID:8013@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holiday Parade DESCRIPTION:Mountain Brook Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. Mountain Brook Village The Mountain Brook Holiday Parade will kick off at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 from Mountain Brook Village. Live entertainment starts at 2:30 p.m. There is still time to participate in the parade, and volunteers are still needed. For a registration form, visit www.welcometomountainbrook.com. Volunteers should report to the parade by 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2. For more information on volunteering, call 871-3779. LOCATION:Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/holiday-parade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121201 DTEND:20121202 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T150008 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T150008 UID:8011@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holiday Table Etiquette Class DESCRIPTION:Homewood Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ruth's Chris Birmingham Etiquette and Protocol will have a holiday table etiquette and dining skills class for children ages 6-12. The seminar will be taught by Beverly Carrooway. The cost is $70 per child and includes a three-course lunch, skill practice exercises, an illustrated etiquette workbook and a certificate of achievement. For more information, call 999-1616 or visit www.bhametiquette.com. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/holiday-table-etiquette-class-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121201 DTEND:20121202 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121126T145745 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T145745 UID:8009@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Job Clinic DESCRIPTION:Hoover Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Hoover Public Library The Hoover Public Library will present “Your Job Clinic” from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Those attending will learn how to write a resume, find free internet career resources and find out about securing funding for job training. The program is free and open to the public. For reservations, call 444-7816. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/job-clinic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T165112 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T165112 UID:7953@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club Brown Bag Lectures DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Nov. 20 and 27, noon. Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club Frank Stewart, author and nationally-syndicated newspaper bridge columnist, will give lectures on bridge at the Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club Nov. 20 and 27. On Nov. 20, Stewart will speak on "Bidding: Proactive Questions." On Nov. 27, he will talk about "Problem-solving as Declarer." Those attending will also have a chance to play bridge with Stewart through a player raffle. The cost is $10 per session and includes tea and dessert at the lecture; participants should bring a brown-bag lunch. The Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club’s new location is 144 Business Center Drive just off Valleydale Road. For more information, call the club at 560-0706. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/birmingham-duplicate-bridge-club-brown-bag-lectures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121119T080000 DTEND:20121119T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T164929 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T164929 UID:7951@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:UAB Gospel Choir Fall Concert DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center The UAB Gospel Choir will present a fall concert Nov. 19 celebrating its 17th anniversary with a live recording for a CD. Pre-order forms for the CD will be included in the concert's printed program. The CD will also serve as the national debut of the UAB Youth Gospel Choir, which will perform on "Amen." General admission tickets are $8, $7 for UAB students and employees with a valid school ID and $6 with a group discount of 25 or more. Advance purchase is required for group tickets. For tickets, call the UAB Ticket Office at 934-8006 or the Alys Stephens Center Box Office at 975-2787. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/uab-gospel-choir-fall-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121119 DTEND:20121120 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T164652 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T164652 UID:7948@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tot Time with Mrs. Eve DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. Avondale Regional Library Join the Avondale library Nov. 19 for a Thanksgiving-themed Tot Time. The special story time includes songs and crafts for ages 2-4. Admission is free. Registration is required. Call 226-4003 for more information. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/tot-time-with-mrs-eve/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117T080000 DTEND:20121117T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T162834 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T162834 UID:7931@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:St. Jude Give Thanks Walk DESCRIPTION:Hoover Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-noon Veterans Park Join St. Jude supporters in Hoover to participate in the St. Jude Give Thanks Walk at Veterans Park Nov. 17. Hoover is one of 90 cities nationwide participating in the fundraising event. The walk will raise money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, which helps children battling cancer and other diseases. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. at the park. Registration is free. To register, visit http://fundraising.stjude.org. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/st-jude-give-thanks-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117T080000 DTEND:20121118T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T162558 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T162558 UID:7927@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Seussical the Musical DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 17-18 LJCC [caption id="attachment_7928" align="alignright" width="152" caption="Cast members from "Seussical" prepare for the November shows. David Strickland is The Cat in the Hat. Tawny Stephens is Gertrude McFuzz, and Mike Stephens plays Horton the Elephant."][/caption] Theatre LJCC will present "Seussical," a fun show for all ages. The musical highlights favorite Dr. Seuss characters in an adult performance, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and Jojo, a little boy with a big imagination. The colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Music ranges from Latin to pop, swing to gospel and R&B to funk. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. For more information, visit www.bhamjcc.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/seussical-the-musical/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117T080000 DTEND:20121117T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T162145 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T162145 UID:7924@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert DESCRIPTION:Birmingham  Nov. 17, 3 p.m. Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform a fall concert under the direction of new ASYO music director and principal conductor Roderick Cox. The ASYO will perform Beethoven's Overture "Leonore No. 3," Copland's Billy the Kid (Orchestral Suite) and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and $7 for children 12 and under. Call 975-2787 for more information. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/alabama-symphony-youth-orchestra-fall-concert-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117 DTEND:20121118 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T161930 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T161930 UID:7922@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holiday Table Etiquette Class DESCRIPTION:Homewood Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ruth's Chris Birmingham Etiquette and Protocol will have a holiday table etiquette and dining skills class for children ages 6-12. The seminar will be taught by Beverly Carrooway. The cost is $70 per child and includes a three-course lunch, skill practice exercises, an illustrated etiquette workbook and a certificate of achievement. There will also be a class from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 1. For more information, call 999-1616 or visit www.bhametiquette.com. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/holiday-table-etiquette-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121118T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T161722 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T161722 UID:7920@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Soul of November DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 16-18 Alabama School of Fine Arts The Alabama School of Fine Arts Fall Dance performance of "Souls of November" will show for three days in the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. Show times are 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, call 252-9241 or visit www.asfa.k12.al.us. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/soul-of-november-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121117T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T161455 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T161455 UID:7917@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Anjelah Johnson-Comedy Club Stardome DESCRIPTION:Hoover Nov. 16-17 Comedy Club Stardome Angela Johnson will appear at the Comedy Club Stardome in Hoover Nov. 16-17. Johnson was a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders and became an internet sensation with her viral video "Nail Salon." Tickets are $25.50. Show times on Friday are 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday shows are at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. For more information, call 444-0008. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/anjelah-johnson-comedy-club-stardome/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116 DTEND:20121117 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T160900 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T160900 UID:7911@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Eisenhower Dance Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Homewood Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Samford University The Eisenhower Dance Ensemble will kick off Samford University's Wright Center Presents Series Nov. 16. This acclaimed modern dance troupe will present "NewDANCEfest," a collection of dances by five respected choreographers. As part of the ensemble's residency, a group of Birmingham dance students will study with the company throughout the week and perform with the company for a portion of the concert. This year's series will also include performances by Emmy Award winner Ed Asner, noted humorist Garrison Keillor, Tony Award winner Linda Eder and Grammy Award winner Neil Sedaka. The season will also feature theater, dance and music performances. For more information on all events, directions, parking information and online links to tickets, visit www.samford.edu/wrightcenter. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/eisenhower-dance-ensemble-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T160639 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T160639 UID:7909@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Community Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m. Heardmont Park The Arc of Shelby's annual meeting and Community Awards Dinner will be Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Heardmont Park. Awards will be presented for Employer of the Year, Supported Employee of the Year, Family of the Year, Community Partner of the Year and more. For more information and to reserve a spot at the dinner, call 664-9313 or email Angie at aclark@thearcofshelby. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/community-awards-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121116T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T160137 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T160137 UID:7906@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Midday Musical Menu DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent John Deaver, organist and choirmaster of Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, Ky., will perform a free 30-minute recital on the Grieb-Williams organ at the Cathedral Church of the Advent Nov. 16. For more information, call 226-3505. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/midday-musical-menu-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115 DTEND:20121118 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T155915 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T155915 UID:7904@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Art Association Juried Art Show DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 15-17 Christopher House Antiques The Birmingham Art Association's 2012 Juried Art Show will open with a reception Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Christopher House Antiques. Gary Chapman, a professor of painting and drawing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will be the judge for the show, which will feature works by artists from the Birmingham-Hoover metro area and by other regional artists. Monetary awards totaling $3,500 will be given to works judged the best in the show. First, second and third place awards will be given out in each category along with the Best in Show awards. The show's gallery will be open Nov. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit  www.birminghamartassociation.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/birmingham-art-association-juried-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T155742 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T155742 UID:7902@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ina Garten's Foolproof Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. Sur La Table at The Summit Join the chefs of Sur La Table to learn the Barefoot Contessa's Thanksgiving dinner tips and recipes. Participants will learn time-saving and preparation tips and techniques for the holiday. All participants will receive a copy of Ina Garten's newest book, “Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust.” Classes will be taught by Sur La Table chefs; Garten will not be in attendance. Cost is $95 per person. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/ina-gartens-foolproof-thanksgiving-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115T080000 DTEND:20121115T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T155602 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T155602 UID:7900@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holiday Wish List Party DESCRIPTION:Birmingham  Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Gus Mayer at The Summit Join Gus Mayer for its Wish List Party including refreshments. Admission is free. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/holiday-wish-list-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115 DTEND:20121201 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T155405 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T155405 UID:7897@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Joy Gallery, Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Homewood Nov. 15-Dec. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Homewood Cumberland Presbyterian Church An exhibit featuring Pam Truitt and Mary Margaret Binkley is now open and will close Dec. 30. The Joy Gallery is part of the church's outreach program and features Birmingham artists. Tom Dameron, Maud Coirier-Belser and Kay Williams will manage the gallery. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment. Call 942-3051 for more information. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/the-joy-gallery-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115 DTEND:20121201 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121115T155006 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T155135 UID:7890@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art Show-Garth Potts DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 15-30 LJCC [caption id="attachment_7891" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Garth Potts"][/caption] The Levite Jewish Community Center's November Art Show will feature the work of Garth Potts, including his "Drawings of the Lower East Side." Potts has been the LJCC's executive director for more than 20 years and plans to retire in January. His artwork includes cartoons, illustrations, paintings, portraits and calligraphy. For more information, call 879-0411 or visit  www.bhamjcc.org. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/art-show-garth-potts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117T080000 DTEND:20121117T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T145828 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T145828 UID:7751@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert DESCRIPTION:Birmingham  Nov. 17, 3 p.m. Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform a fall concert under the direction of new ASYO music director and principal conductor Roderick Cox. The ASYO will perform Beethoven's Overture "Leonore No. 3," Copland's Billy the Kid (Orchestral Suite) and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and $7 for children 12 and under. Call 975-2787 for more information. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/alabama-symphony-youth-orchestra-fall-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121118T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T145619 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T145619 UID:7749@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Soul of November DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 16-18 Alabama School of Fine Arts The Alabama School of Fine Arts Fall Dance performance of "Souls of November" will show for three days in the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. Show times are 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, call 252-9241 or visit www.asfa.k12.al.us. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/soul-of-november/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T145215 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T145215 UID:7746@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Anjelah Johnson DESCRIPTION:Hoover Nov. 16-17 Comedy Club Stardome Angela Johnson will appear at the Comedy Club Stardome in Hoover Nov. 16-17. Johnson was a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders and became an internet sensation with her viral video "Nail Salon." Tickets are $25.50. Show times on Friday are 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday shows are at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. For more information, call 444-0008. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/anjelah-johnson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121224T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T144547 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T144547 UID:7742@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Kitchmas DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 16-Dec. 24 Naked Art Gallery This annual show features gift-sized artwork and recycled holiday ornaments by 60 artists. Jewelry, pillows, home decor and other items will be on sale. The holiday open house will be Nov. 16 from 5-10 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 1-6 p.m. The Nov. 16 event will be in conjunction with Third Friday in Forest Park in South Avondale. Sherri Ross, guest bartender, will donate tips from the evening to a charitable organization. Items will be 20 percent off from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 16. Those who buy a $25 or more gift certificate from 5-10 p.m. Nov. 16 will get a $5 bonus they can use after Nov. 16. For more information, visit  www.nakeartusa.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/kitchmas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121116T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T144040 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T144040 UID:7739@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Eisenhower Dance Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Homewood Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Samford University The Eisenhower Dance Ensemble will kick off Samford University's Wright Center Presents Series Nov. 16. This acclaimed modern dance troupe will present "NewDANCEfest," a collection of dances by five respected choreographers. As part of the ensemble's residency, a group of Birmingham dance students will study with the company throughout the week and perform with the company for a portion of the concert. This year's series will also include performances by Emmy Award winner Ed Asner, noted humorist Garrison Keillor, Tony Award winner Linda Eder and Grammy Award winner Neil Sedaka. The season will also feature theater, dance and music performances. For more information on all events, directions, parking information and online links to tickets, visit www.samford.edu/wrightcenter. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/eisenhower-dance-ensemble/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T080000 DTEND:20121116T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T143819 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T143819 UID:7737@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Midday Musical Menu DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent John Deaver, organist and choirmaster of Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, Ky., will perform a free 30-minute recital on the Grieb-Williams organ at the Cathedral Church of the Advent Nov. 16. For more information, call 226-3505. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/midday-musical-menu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115T080000 DTEND:20121115T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T142759 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T142759 UID:7734@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Meet the K9 Unit DESCRIPTION:Homewood Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. Homewood Public Library Come out to the library to meet the newest members of the Homewood Police Department. Officers with the city's K9 unit will bring the canine cops to the library's large auditorium for this free, family-friendly event. For more information, call the library at 332-6620. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/meet-the-k9-unit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T141709 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T141709 UID:7732@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ina Garten's Foolproof Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. Sur La Table at The Summit Join the chefs of Sur La Table to learn the Barefoot Contessa's Thanksgiving dinner tips and recipes. Participants will learn time-saving and preparation tips and techniques for the holiday. All participants will receive a copy of Ina Garten's newest book, “Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust.” Classes will be taught by Sur La Table chefs; Garten will not be in attendance. Cost is $95 per person. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/ina-gartens-foolproof-thanksgiving/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115T080000 DTEND:20121115T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121107T141531 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T141531 UID:7730@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Holiday Wish List Party DESCRIPTION:Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Gus Mayer at The Summit Join Gus Mayer for its Wish List Party including refreshments. Admission is free. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/birmingham-holiday-wish-list-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121110 DTEND:20121111 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121105T164431 LAST-MODIFIED:20121105T164431 UID:7724@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Turkey Toss To Raise Money for Firehouse Shelter DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Charity Boot Camp and Turkey Toss Nov. 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Drake Fitness Drake Fitness is teaming up with Firehouse Shelter to help feed the hungry this holiday season.  Drake Fitness will hold a bootcamp at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 followed by the Second Annual Turkey Toss beginning at 11 a.m.  The public is welcome to participate.  A donation of one frozen turkey per participant is required to participate in the boot camp.  After the boot camp, participants will compete to see how far they can toss a turkey. Prizes will be awarded.  The donated turkeys are then donated to Firehouse Shelter.  For more information, email drakefitness@aol.com or call 298-1001.       LOCATION:4704 Cahaba River Road, Birmingham, Albania, 35243 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/turkey-toss-to-raise-money-for-firehouse-shelter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121106 DTEND:20121108 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T155101 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T155101 UID:7719@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ADA Jewelry Sale DESCRIPTION:North Shelby and Birmingham Nov. 6-7, 13 and 27 St. Vincent's One Nineteen/East As part of National Diabetes Month in November, Silpada Jewelry will have booths set up at St. Vincent's One Nineteen and St. Vincent's East. Proceeds will support the American Diabetes Association. The jewelry sale at St. Vincent's East’s atrium will be Nov. 6 and 7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The jewelry sale at St. Vincent's One Nineteen will be Nov. 13 and 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.onenineteen.com or www.stvhs.com/east. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/ada-jewelry-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121108 DTEND:20121109 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T154652 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T154652 UID:7716@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Women's Money Matters DESCRIPTION:North Shelby Nov. 8, 7-8 p.m. St. Vincent's One Nineteen Come and join the discussion on women's retirement, paying for a college education and other financial matters from the woman's point of view. The event is free but reservations must be made to attend. To reserve a spot, call 987-4945. LOCATION:North Shelby County, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/womens-money-matters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121105T080000 DTEND:20121106T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T153939 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T153939 UID:7713@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Dancing with the Silver Stars DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 5, 6 p.m. The Club This popular event pairs local corporate and civic leaders with professional dancers in high-energy routines. The event is presented by Alacare Home Health and Hospice and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Funds raised will support the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Acute Care for Elders Unit in its effort to provide holistic care to aging adults. The facility is designed to help patients stay mentally sharp, comfortable and safe for as long as possible. This year, the event includes celebrity dancers Gail Andrews, Birmingham Museum of Art; Ray Jordan, Flowerbuds; Bobby Horton, Three on a String; Dianne Mooney, community volunteer; Helen Crow Pittman, Crow Real Estate; and Dr. Billy Lapidus, Trinity and Brookwood Medical Centers. Fabian and Jackie Sanchez, owners of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hoover, will dance with of each of the local star dancers. Fabian is a veteran of the hit ABC show “Dancing with the Stars” who competed with actress Marlee Matlin in the program’s sixth season. Attendees also will see special entertainment by the Birmingham Sugar Babies, a dancing group of women ages 53-72. Emcee is Robert Earl Kelly of Kelly Construction Co. The event also includes a cocktail reception and dinner. Individual tickets are $150. Special table ticket prices are also available. For ticket information, contact Jo Self at joself@uab.edu or call 975-5659. For more information, visit www.uab.edu/dwtss. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/dancing-with-the-silver-stars/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121102T080000 DTEND:20121104T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T153657 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T153657 UID:7710@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Guys & Dolls Junior DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 2-4 Red Mountain Theatre Company Join the Red Mountain Theatre Company this month for one of its Youth Series productions, “Guys & Dolls Junior.” The musical will be performed by students ages 7-12 and is suitable for all ages. For tickets and information, visit www.redmountaintheatre.org or call 324-2424. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/guys-dolls-junior/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T153418 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T153418 UID:7707@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:AEK Wreath Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Nov. 1-9 Ascension Episcopal Church The Ascension Episcopal kindergarten classes are hosting their second annual Christmas fundraiser, a wreath sale. Several different shapes and sizes of fresh wreaths, garlands and handmade bows are available for preorder by Nov. 9. The holiday items will be ready for pickup at the church Nov. 28 and 29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. To place an order, call 979-8711 or send an email to AEKchristmaswreaths@gmail.com. The church is at 1912 Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/aek-wreath-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101T080000 DTEND:20121103T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T153238 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T153238 UID:7705@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:International Film Conference DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 1-3 UAB Filmmakers and scholars from around the world will converge on the University of Alabama at Birmingham Nov. 1-3 to discuss the role filmmaking plays in the international struggle for civil and human rights. The fifth annual Foreign Language Film Conference is free and open to the public and sponsored by UAB's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. This year's event is an homage to the 49th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham Sept. 15, 1963. More than 60 scholars, filmmakers, students and professors from Russia, Italy, Canada, France and other countries will join the dialogue during the event. Sessions will include "Faith, Strife and Exodus: Religion in Film," "Riots and Rights Through Time and Space" and "From Horror to Queer: Contemporary Self Image in Film." France's Sarah Maldoror will screen her film "Aime Cesaire" Nov. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at DoubleTree Hotel, 808 20th St. South. "The Repentant" by Merzak Allouache of Algeria will be screened Nov. 2 from 7-9 p.m. at UAB Hill University Center, Room 105. Italian Stefano Savona's film "Tahir: Liberation Square" will be screened Nov. 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at DoubleTree Hotel. For a full list of events, go to www.uab.edu/languages/flfc. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/international-film-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121109T080000 DTEND:20121109T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T153025 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T153025 UID:7702@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magical Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church [caption id="attachment_7703" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Maddie Hagler at the Magic Marketplace."][/caption] Vestavia Hills UMC’s Women's Circle 5 will host the 14th annual Magical Marketplace at the church. This year, the marketplace will feature more than 60 local and regional visitors. Items for sale will include jewelry, baked goods, stationery, clothing, baby gifts, holiday goodies and much more. Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Box lunches will be available for $6. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Magical Marketplace. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/magical-marketplace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T152353 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T140922 UID:7695@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Briarwood Christmas Shop DESCRIPTION:Nov. 8-9. Briarwood Presbyterian Church [caption id="attachment_7696" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Briarwood Christmas Shop"][/caption] This free event kicks off Nov. 8 from noon-8 p.m. and will open again from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9 in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Shop for fine gifts, treasures and home decor exhibited by recognized merchants and talented artisans. The event is hosted by Briarwood Christian School. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/briarwood-christmas-shop-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101 DTEND:20121102 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121101T151953 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T151953 UID:7693@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Opening DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Library Join the Library at the Gardens as it opens its November and December exhibit. The work of local artists Tom Dameron and Maud Coirier-Belser will be on display. Dameron lives and maintains a studio in Homewood. Coirier-Belser’s home and art studio are in Mountain Brook. For more information, call 414-3931. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/11/art-exhibit-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121031T125717 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T151633 UID:7663@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Moss Rock Festival to Feature OTM Artist DESCRIPTION:By Keysha Drexel Journal Editor [caption id="attachment_7664" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Sally Powell of Crestline will be one of the artists participating in the Moss Rock Festival in Hoover this weekend."][/caption] Crestline Park artist Sally Powell says it is only natural that she’s an exhibiting artist at a festival that celebrates the environment, ecological stewardship and the unique beauty of nature. Sally is one of dozens of artists scheduled to make their work available at the seventh annual Moss Rock Festival in The Preserve in Hoover. The festival begins Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. and wraps up Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. "I've done shows all over the Southeast for years," she said. "So, this time year I decided it was time to do a show here in my own backyard." Situated among the peak fall foliage, the festival will feature Artists’ Row, a sea of white tents which will house thousands of works of art. The artwork will be made from natural or recycled materials and, like Sally’s work, will depict or have been influenced by nature. Sally said most her work features some depiction or interpretation of nature. And her artwork is not created on typical canvases. Sally embraces all of nature with her work, painting scenes on pieces of imperfect wood. She mixes plaster with the acrylic paint she uses to create her one-of-kind pieces that beg for a closer look. “The texture is interesting, I think,” Sally said. “It adds another dimension to the artwork and gives another dimension to people experiencing it.” Her work gets more texture from the wood panels she paints on. “Some of the panels have knots and the surface is not perfect, so the wood really becomes part of the piece,” she said. Sally said her smaller paintings are popular gift items because they give the recipient a small, unique piece of art. Sally said she is currently in her “bird phase” and paints lots of scenes featuring feathered subjects. The bird phase, Sally said, started ironically enough on a day that is all about the bird—Thanksgiving. “On Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, I was out on my deck taking pictures of all these big, beautiful blackbirds that had gathered out back,” she said. “It was pretty cool because I was shooting in color, but the light was just right and I got a great silhouette image of the blackbirds. I didn’t know then if I would use it for my painting or not.” Sally said she has been taking nature shots for several years and uses the images she captures with her camera to inspire her work in other mediums. “I am always trying to look at things in a different way and see the potential to translate that to a piece,” she said. “But sometimes, the inspiration just comes from so many different places and you are really surprised how it all connects and comes together.” That was the case for the inspiration of the bird phase, Sally said. “I took these pictures at Thanksgiving and really didn’t think about them, other than they were cool and I was glad I got them, until a few months later,” Sally said. Then Sally ran across the blackbird photos and said it all clicked.  She heard one of her favorite musical artists sing one of her favorite songs, "Blackbird", at a live show. "I'd seen Paul McCartney in concert that summer and then there were the blackbirds on Thanksgiving," she said. "I knew that was what I was painting next when I found those pictures.” But really, Sally said, she should have known she would be painting birds eventually. Back in 2004, she was all about eggs. “Yes, that was my egg phase,” she said. “That’s when I painted lots of eggs, lots of eggs in nests.” On her almost literally evolving themes and style, Sally said one friend told her that with the bird paintings, her “eggs had finally hatched.” “I guess you can really say that with me, the egg came first,” she said. Sally said she also loves to paint trees and tree limbs. “I do paint lots of trees with bare limbs. I love the lines of bare branches,” she said. Sally said she is a true believer in the idea that artists’ environments affect their work. “I paint outside on my deck with all the trees and the birds and the sounds and smells and sights of nature,” she said. “That’s what inspires me and where I work the best.” Sally said she saw direct evidence of this on her journey after graduating from Mountain Brook High School. She attended the University of Alabama, where she took art classes. She also took art classes at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before trying her hand at interior design. Sally moved to Atlanta to work in interior design and did not paint for a while. “At that time, I would go to an art show and think to myself that I should be doing this,” she said. “But I didn’t paint for years during that time period.” Sally moved back to Birmingham from Atlanta in 2001 and slowly found her way back to painting. She said her work in interior design in not something she regrets and in fact is something she thinks has helped her art career. “Interior design actually helped me, I think. I think it taught me about colors and showed me how to think about colors in a different way,” she said. Shortly after settling in back in her home state, Sally went to an art show at a girlfriend’s house. That night, two of her girlfriends encouraged her to pick up her paintbrush again and get her own show ready to exhibit. With a little help from her friends, Sally said, she got back to her first love. “But even then, even when I was getting ready for that show at Kay Williams’ house, I was never thinking that someday I’d be painting full time,” Sally said. But that’s exactly what happened. Sally threw herself into her artwork full time. Then she moved to the beach, near Seaside, Fla., where she opened an art gallery. “I really wanted to give other artists a chance to show their work, a place to earn a living through their work, and it was what I wanted to do, too,” she said. But soon, Sally said, she discovered that running an art gallery left little time for the creative process. “I didn’t have time to work on my own stuff, and so the art gallery didn’t last very long,” she said. But the art gallery experience taught her a lot, Sally said, like how artists’ work can be directly affected by their immediate environment. “I think that’s when I started painting trees for the first time,” she said. “The trees there weren’t like the trees back home. They were these gnarly, twisted little scrubby things, and my work at that time also had a lot of these saturated blues from the sea and sky, too. So that’s a great example of how my work is affected by my environment.” Sally said nature has always influenced her artwork. Growing up in Mountain Brook, Sally said, she took art classes as a child. And one lesson always stands out in her memory, she said. “I remember our art teacher taking us up to the top of Red Mountain, and we sat there and painted these nature scenes,” she said. “I remember her telling us to look closely at the view.” Sally still has the landscape she painted that day. The last time she looked at it, she noticed something else about it. “I noticed that in that landscape I did when I was 8 years old, I let the paint drip, so I have all these drips on the painting, and then I look at some of the paintings I do now and you still see the drips. I just let the paint drip, just like I did back then. It’s kind of funny,” she said. In a lot of ways, Sally said, her art is driven by that little girl who grew up in Mountain Brook. “As I kid, I was always outside playing,” she said. “There used to be a little creek that was next to our house in Crestline, and we would build forts and dams and play out there all day. I don’t even think that creek is there anymore.” For an artist who thrives in and flourishes under the influence of nature, Sally said she is excited about being a part of the Moss Ross Festival, which highlights art at the same time it aims to open a discussion on sustainability and green living. “For me, nature is so interlaced with my art that I feel it’s important to have things like Moss Rock that get us to think about nature and how to take care of the environment,” she said. Those attending the festival this year can do just that at the Eco District, a signature event of the 2012 Moss Rock Festival. Sustainability, good design, innovation and “green living” will be the focus at the Eco District, where experts can answer questions and those attending can learn about making their homes energy efficient and get composting lessons from local organic growers and community gardens. The Eco District will also feature demonstrations and information on how to recycle old electronics, how to become an urban or suburban gardener and a chance to purchase fair-trade items. There will also be a chance to win an eco-friendly home makeover in the My Green Home Giveaway. Organizers said they expect more than 10,000 visitors to visit the 350-acre Moss Rock Preserve for the 2012 festival. The festival will include more than 150 exhibitors and several other activities, including food, live music, guided hikes and a geo-location scavenger hunt. Live music on the Crescent Stage will feature performances by local and regional musicians. Those attending can grab a blanket or chair and hear the music from the front row or listen to it as they explore the rest of the festival. The Café by the Woods will have local foods and drinks. There will be beer tastings in the Beer Garden. The Nature of Cakes Expo and Juried Competition is an exhibition of artfully designed show cakes based on the 2012 design challenge theme of “Alice in Wonderland.”The guided hikes will give those attending a look at some secrets spots in Moss Rock Preserve with the help of Friends of Moss Rock Preserve. Hikes will head out at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and will include the Introduction to the Moss Rock Preserve and Moss Rock Backcountry tours. Sally said she thinks the festival will give people of all ages a chance to do what she hopes to accomplish with her artwork. “What I really hope people experience when they look at my work is a calm, a peace,” she said. “I hope it makes them realize that they need to slow down and really appreciate the beauty that is right in front of us every day.” LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/moss-rock-festival-to-feature-otm-artist/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121030T151627 LAST-MODIFIED:20121030T152334 UID:7640@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Place To Remember DESCRIPTION:By Keysha Drexel Journal Editor [caption id="attachment_7641" align="alignright" width="300" caption="From left: Greg Umphrey, Robert Sciacca, Thomas Nequette and Kent Palcanis"][/caption] On Nov. 11, as part of the Patriotic Tribute at Alabama Veterans Memorial Park in Vestavia Hills, four former soldiers from Over the Mountain will come together to honor each other and all who have served their country in the military. The men will take part in the park's StepStones Ceremony, where bricks inscribed with veterans’ names are placed on a walkway encircling an American flag. The flag on the park's American Flag Plaza is so tall, it can be seen from Interstate 459. Earlier this year, Thomas Nequette of Hoover, a former captain in the U.S. Marines, was honored by his lifelong friend and fellow military veteran Dr. Robert Sciacca, also of Hoover. Dr. Greg Umphrey of Crestline, a former captain in the U.S. Army, will be honored with a brick at the StepStone memorial Nov. 11 by Dr. Kent Palcanis of Forest Park, who served in the U.S. Air Force. Thomas said to be honored with a StepStone brick was a defining moment for him. He said for many veterans, the StepStones and other such memorials mean more to them than their tombstones do. "Very few people will visit your tombstone--maybe your family every once in a while--but with a tribute like this, you know you are being honored alongside so many other veterans, so many other people who served their country. It's something I hope my grandkids' grandkids can see and think about," he said. To have the StepStone dedicated to him by his lifelong friend made the moment even more special, Thomas said. "It meant something special because I've known Rob since we were in high school together in Wisconsin," Thomas said. "He knows me, knows that I proudly served my country and all that I experienced in the military, so coming from him, it was an incredible honor." Thomas was a helicopter pilot during Vietnam, and Robert also served in Vietnam. Their friendship has spanned states, continents and several years. "After high school in Wisconsin, I went to college to play football, and Tom went into the military. I got my college degree on the same day I got my 1-A notice, and then I was off to Vietnam, too" Robert said. The 1-A notice was kind of like a draft notice, Robert said. Robert and Thomas lost touch for about 13 years but reconnected when Thomas ran into Robert's identical twin brother, who told him Robert was in medical school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. "We got together and it took about 15 minutes for us to catch up on those 13 years, and it was like we had never been apart at all," Robert said. Through the years, the men and their families have spent a lot of time together, sharing Christmases, birthdays and other special occasions together. "We are all like family," Thomas said. That strong bond, Thomas said, is not unusual for people who have served in the military. He said there is a brotherhood among military veterans. "I own my own business, and when I'm interviewing people for jobs, I can spot the military guys right away," he said. "It's just a look you know, how they answer and how they act. We can spot each other a mile away." That brotherhood is forged, Thomas said, through knowing that not very many people in the world can relate to the kind of experiences you go through during combat. "You come home and you talk about some things with your friends, but most of things, you keep to yourself," he said. "And the only people who really know what it was like are the people who have been through the same thing." That's why Thomas and Robert said they think it is important to have memorials like the StepStones. "I have bricks for so many of my family members who served, for my best friends who served, because as people are walking past and reading these names on the bricks, these veterans are leaving their mark, and that's important," Robert said. "I hope people will think about the reason they are able to walk out on this beautiful path in the woods under that huge American flag. It’s because of the sacrifices of the people listed on those bricks." Robert said as a Vietnam veteran, he is painfully aware that soldiers from his generation didn't get the warm homecoming and tickertape parades the veterans of earlier wars received when they came home. "I know what it felt like then, and I think today it's even more important that we recognize these young soldiers who are doing multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and who really not getting the honor they deserve for their service," Robert said. As a veteran who served in Iraq in 2002, Greg said he feels like the nation's recent conflicts have "been fought behind a curtain." Greg said most people don't take the time to find out what's going on with the wars in the Middle East because they don't feel a connection. "They are not being asked to give up anything for these wars. Nothing's being rationed. Nothing's being taken away from the average American citizen, so they're not affected by it and they don't think about it," he said. Greg said while the general public may have forgotten about the young soldiers fighting in the Middle East, veterans of other wars and conflicts have not. "I remember when I came home from Iraq, it was such a touching moment to be met at the airport by the veterans from other generations," Greg said. "It gave me the feeling that maybe what we had done was appreciated by someone." Greg said he thinks there's a special bond between Vietnam veterans and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "In all of those cases, there's been no real closure to the conflict," he said. "There wasn't one big enemy, one big country we were going up against in those wars. It was more about fighting an ideology," he said. Robert said he thinks Vietnam veterans are keen to make sure the young veterans returning from today's wars don't get the same treatment he and his fellow soldiers received when they came home from Vietnam. "We lived that lesson and don't want to see it happen again," he said. Kent said he decided to honor Greg at the StepStone ceremony because he feels it’s important to make sure veterans of all wars are honored and remembered through the generations. "What we want to do here with the StepStones is create something that starts a conversation, that gets people thinking about and talking about the sacrifices the men and women of the military have made and make every day so that we can enjoy the freedom that we do in this country," Kent said. Kent said he thinks the country needs to be brought together in a lasting way. "When 9/11 happened, it galvanized us for a little while, but it didn't last," he said. Thomas said he, too, thinks the country needs to come together and celebrate its heritage and history. "We really need to instill in our children information on who they are. They are Americans and they should be proud of that," he said. Robert said that the more people who visit the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park and see the 11,000 names of Alabamians lost to war, the better the sacrifices can be understood and appreciated. And that's why the Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation was started, said Lulu Richardson, a member of the foundation's board of directors and coordinator of the StepStone ceremony. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that constructed the park and maintains it. "The Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation was created to help remember our veterans and help educate young people about war, peace and civic responsibility," she said. The 22-acre woodland park adjacent to Interstate 459 was dedicated in 2001. The park has a 1,000-foot wooded trail that leads to the American Flag Plaza and the Memorial Plaza. The American Flag Plaza features the large American flag ringed with more than 500 brick pavers honoring veterans, both living and dead, from many states and all branches of the military. The StepStone pavers can be purchased to honor veterans with dedication ceremonies either on Memorial Day or Veterans Day. At the end of the trail, visitors come to the Memorial Plaza, which features 36 free-standing columns that honor Alabama's heroes, including citations of the state’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients. Embedded in the columns are castings featuring the work of Alabama artists as they depict scenes of war and peace. The Hall of Honor in the Memorial Plaza lists on its towering walls the names of the 11,000 Alabamians who were killed in wars or military conflicts since 1900. The foundation sponsored a drawing this year to present five StepStones at no charge. The five veterans who will be honored by this part of the program are Jon A. Doolittle Sr., U.S. Marines; Gary W. Gilbert, U.S. Army; Richard A. McKay, U.S. Air Force; H. Cecil Miller Jr., U.S. Army; and David W. Riley, U.S. Coast Guard. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/a-place-to-remember/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121108T183000 DTEND:20121108T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121030T150831 LAST-MODIFIED:20121030T150939 UID:7636@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Young Life Fundraising Banquet DESCRIPTION:Vestavia Hills Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. Vestavia Hills Country Club [caption id="attachment_7637" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Members of the 2012 Young Life Banquet Committee get ready for the Built to Last banquet. They are, from left: Jason Zinn, Jamie Ankenbrandt, Whitney Reidinger, chairman Ashley Murray, Susie Ankenbrandt and Julie Tapscott."][/caption] Young Life’s annual celebration and fundraising banquet, "Built to Last," will be Nov. 8. Young Life is celebrating 44 years of ministry to middle and high school kids in the Birmingham area and continues to grow so more kids can hear the life-changing message of a God who loves them and wants to know them. Keynote speaker is John Vicary, YL field senior vice president. Alumni, parents and anyone who would like to learn more about the organization are encouraged to attend. Call the Birmingham Young Life office at 870-5742 or email susieank@gmail.com for more information and to be added to the guest list. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/young-life-fundraising-banquet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101 DTEND:20121105 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121030T150431 LAST-MODIFIED:20121030T150431 UID:7634@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Christmas Village DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Nov. 1-4 BJCC Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary members will sell scarves, blankets, purses and other handmade items at Christmas Village. The auxiliary’s new cookbook, "What's Cooking in the Kettle," will be available at its booth. Proceeds support the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, which provides toys at Christmas for more than 12,000 children in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. Christmas Village will feature more than 700 booths, photos with Santa, a food court and a free package check service. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for ages 6-12. Children 6 and younger are admitted free. For more information on Christmas Village, call 836-7173. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/christmas-village/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121030 DTEND:20121031 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121017T142137 LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T142137 UID:7597@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hope Floats Balloon Release DESCRIPTION:Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Wrapsody Wrapsody of Hoover will wrap up its fourth annual Hope Floats Campaign with a balloon release at the store. Throughout October, the campaign is raising money for the Angel Squad of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham. Angel Squad volunteers help breast cancer patients and aim to raise awareness about breast cancer. Money will be raised throughout the month through sales of balloons and tags, which cost $2, and T-shirts, which are $12. The tags are written out by the customers and contain messages of hope or an honoree’s name. The tags are attached to a balloon and released in front of the store. The tags along with the balloons and photos will hang in the inspirational Hope Floats store window throughout the campaign. The balloon release will be held simultaneously with the Wrapsody sister store in Auburn. Those attending are encouraged to wear pink. The event will also feature live music, face painting and pink sweets. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/hope-floats-balloon-release/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121028 DTEND:20121029 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121017T141658 LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T141910 UID:7592@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jewish Food Festival DESCRIPTION:Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Levite Jewish Community Center The Levite Jewish Community Center will host this 10thannual festival featuring traditional Jewish foods cooked in-house in a fun, family atmosphere. The menu includes brisket, noodle kugel, corned beef, stuffed cabbage, falafel sandwiches, matzo b [caption id="attachment_7593" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Ann Potts, Gloria Roberson and Melissa Altmann get ready for the 10th annual Friedman Family Foundation Jewish Food Festival."][/caption] all soup, hummus, black and white cookies, hamentashen and Dr. Brown's soda. There will also be live music by the Klezmer Kings. The N.E. Miles Jewish Day School will have its Go Green Family Fair with crafts and activities for all ages. For more information, call 879-0411. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/jewish-food-festival-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121026 DTEND:20121027 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121017T141213 LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T141213 UID:7589@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Celebrity Golf Invitational DESCRIPTION:Oct. 26, 8 a.m. Oxmoor Valley Robert Trent Jones Trail The first Celebrity Golf Invitational benefits the Jeremiah Castille Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Birmingham with a vision "to invest, influence, impact and inspire lives so they will rebuild and restore generations." Castille was the Most Valuable Player in University of Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's last game, the 1983 Liberty Bowl. For more information, call 251-621-3375 or email barbara@castillefoundation.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/celebrity-golf-invitational-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121023T080000 DTEND:20121030T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121017T140511 LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T140511 UID:7587@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:New Options Seminar DESCRIPTION:Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. Jefferson State Community College Shelby-Hoover Campus If you’re thinking about beginning college for the first time, taking classes to update your skills, getting a college degree or continuing your education after being out of school, come to this free seminar. Sessions are in Room 415 of the Health Sciences Building. To register, call 856-8571 or 1-800-239-5900, extension 8571. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/new-options-seminar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121026 DTEND:20121027 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121016T164925 LAST-MODIFIED:20121016T164925 UID:7582@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Horror in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. Aldridge Gardens [caption id="attachment_7583" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="Horror in the Gardens"][/caption] The Aldridge Gardens Junior Board presents the second annual Horror in the Gardens, a costume Halloween party for those 21 and older at the gardens’ Pavilion. The event will feature entertainment by local musicians, food vendors with samples of local food, door prizes and a costume contest. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the door or at www.aldridgegardens.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/horror-in-the-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121025 DTEND:20121026 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121016T164454 LAST-MODIFIED:20121016T164454 UID:7579@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Howl'oween Spooktacular DESCRIPTION:Oct. 25, 5:30-10 p.m. Avondale Brewing Company [caption id="attachment_7580" align="alignright" width="300" caption="This event is pet friendly."][/caption] Pets are invited to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary's Howl'oween Spooktacular. There will be costume contests for both pets and their owners, with the winners getting prizes. The event is dog-friendly, with dogs welcome on the patio and in the brewing company's large backyard. All dogs must be on a leash. The event is open to the public with a $12 donation in advance or $15 at the door. Admission tickets include a free Avondale Brewing Company beer of your choice, music and entertainment. A full selection of Avondale Brewing Company's locally-brewed craft beer will be available for purchase, and Shindigs Food Truck will be on hand. A portion of the beer and food sales will be donated to the auxiliary. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside, where dogs are not allowed. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.gbhs.org" www.gbhs.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/howloween-spooktacular/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121019T080000 DTEND:20121031T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121016T163614 LAST-MODIFIED:20121016T163614 UID:7572@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo DESCRIPTION:Oct. 19-21, 25-28, and 31, 5 p.m.  Birmingham Zoo [caption id="attachment_7573" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Boo at the Zoo."][/caption] The 22nd annual Boo at the Zoo will feature kid-friendly candy villages and game areas. Attendees should come dressed in their favorite costumes, ready to participate in the Halloween-themed activities sponsored by local nonprofits and children-oriented businesses. The train and other "haunting" rides will be open for an additional charge. Animal exhibits will be closed, but a special Halloween Wildlife Show will be available for viewing. The zoo will close at 4 p.m. for Boo at the Zoo. Admission is $8. For more information call 879-0409 or visit  www.birminghamzoo.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/wells-fargo-boo-at-the-zoo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121029T080000 DTEND:20121029T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121016T163042 LAST-MODIFIED:20121016T164010 UID:7568@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:11th Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest DESCRIPTION:Oct. 18-28 Hoover Public Library [caption id="attachment_7569" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Kids enjoying their painted pumpkins."][/caption] Make a pumpkin into a piece of art without carving it and enter it in the Hoover Public Library's contest. Each entry will receive a prize and medal, and all pumpkins will be entered into a grand prize drawing Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. Contest admission is free. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/11th-annual-pumpkin-painting-contest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121017 DTEND:20121018 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121016T162518 LAST-MODIFIED:20121016T163930 UID:7565@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Bone Bash DESCRIPTION:Oct. 18, 7-11 p.m. English Village [caption id="attachment_7566" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Bone Bash Committee Members Jenni Parker and Hillary Norris and Arthritis Foundation Development and Services Coordinator Anna Blanche Young get ready for the event in English Village. "][/caption] Come to Park Lane in English Village from 7-11 p.m. for a frightfully good night. Park Lane will transform into a Halloween spectacle as money is raised to fight arthritis. The event is being presented by Iberia Bank. Guests will enjoy live music and popular games including the Wicked Wine Toss. A “spooktacular” silent auction will include getaways, artwork, Iron Bowl tickets and more. Adding to the festivities will be hors d’oeuvres by Kathy G and a special drink created just for the event. Costumes are encouraged but cocktail attire is acceptable, and a costume contest sponsored by Massage Envy will complete the evening. The event benefits the Arthritis Foundation. This year’s event honoree is Kayla Kitchens of North Shelby County, who helps raise awareness that arthritis is a disease affecting people of all ages. Kitchens was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 24. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Buy tickets and game packages at www.bonesbashbham or by calling 314-8440. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/fifth-annual-bone-bash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121025 DTEND:20121027 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121015T164758 LAST-MODIFIED:20121015T164758 UID:7542@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Run for Breath DESCRIPTION:Fleet Feet Sports Birmingham, in conjunction with Avondale Brewing Co., Slice Pizza and Sweaty Moms Running Club Apparel, are coming together to present a fun walk/run event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s “Birmingham’s Finest” campaign raising awareness of, and money for, research and treatment of CF.  The event includes a 1-mile fun run through Avondale Park, or a 3-mile route through the historic Avondale neighborhood, before returning to Avondale Brewing Co. for food from Slice, beer from Avondale Brewing and live musical entertainment.  Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the run starts at 2:30 p.m.  Food and music will be from 3-6 p.m.  The first 50 kids registered for the event receive a free event T-shirt.  Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 12 and younger. For more information, call 970-6620. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/run-for-breath/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018 DTEND:20121019 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121015T152254 LAST-MODIFIED:20121015T152254 UID:7505@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Taste of Magic City DESCRIPTION:The Bottletree Cafe at 3719 Third Ave. South will be the setting for Taste of the Magic City, which includes a concert featuring Act of Congress and a silent auction. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the concert starting at 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Bottletree Cafe offers free parking. The event is being presented by Bottletree Cafe and M-Power Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit that provides opportunities for people to break the cycle of poverty through education and health services. For more information, call 533-6288. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/taste-of-magic-city-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121031 DTEND:20121101 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121015T135729 LAST-MODIFIED:20121015T135729 UID:7462@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mystics of Mountain Brook Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Chamber of Commerce will host a Halloween parade at 4 p.m. that winds through Crestline Village. There will be more than 23 floats in the parade along with Mayor Terry Oden driving his antique fire truck. Parade participants will throw beads, T-shirts, footballs and stuffed animals into the crowd. The parade will start by the Emmet O'Neal Library, move to the Tot Lot, go left on Church Street, then right on Dexter Avenue. The parade ends on Vine Street Admission is free.       LOCATION:Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/mystics-of-mountain-brook-halloween-parade-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121103T080000 DTEND:20121104T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T153500 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T153500 UID:7454@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Moss Rock Festival DESCRIPTION:More than 10,000 visitors are expected at this year's Moss Rock Festival at The Preserve in Hoover. The eco-creative festival will include more than 150 exhibitors. There will be exhibits by artists in several different mediums plus information on green living ideas, products, services and organizations. The event runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The festival will also include live music, engaging installations, a cake expo and tasting, hiking and a 5K bike ride. The festival is free. For more information, visit  http://mossrockfestival.com. For information on volunteering or being a sponsor or contributor, call 595-6306 or email mrf@findartbirmingham.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/moss-rock-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121103 DTEND:20121104 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T153106 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T153106 UID:7452@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Trash & Treasures Sale DESCRIPTION:The Hoover Service Club will have its annual Trash & Treasures Sale Nov. 3 in Sertoma Gym behind Green Valley Elementary School. Proceeds will be used for scholarships to aid the needy in the community. Donations of toys, clothing, household items and furniture can be dropped off at the gym Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer Caton at 978-7056 or  jcaton@AAAAlabama.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/trash-treasures-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101 DTEND:20121102 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T152750 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T152750 UID:7449@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Viva Vestavia DESCRIPTION:The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Foundation is celebrating Viva Vestavia, which offers a taste of Vestavia Hills restaurants’ fare and fine wines. Chamber members and Vestavia Hills restaurants will present their signature dishes to the community. This year’s event features several hometown favorites; they will each compete for patrons’ favorite dish and presentation. Tickets are $35 dollars each and must be purchased before the event; call the chamber office at 823-5011 or visit  www.vestaviahills.org. Proceeds will be used to fund an annual scholarship to a Vestavia Hills High School senior by the foundation. Any additional funds will be used for special projects underway in the community. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/viva-vestavia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011 DTEND:20121012 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T152358 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T152520 UID:7444@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jewish Food Festival DESCRIPTION:The Levite Jewish Community Center will host this 10th annual festival featuring traditional Jewish foods cooked in-house in a fun, family atmosphere. The menu includes brisket, noodle kugel, corned beef, stuffed cabbage, falafel sandwiches, matzo ball soup, hummus, black and white cookies, hamentashen and Dr. Brown's soda. There will also be live music by the Klezmer Kings. The N.E. Miles Jewish Day School will have its Go Green Family Fair with crafts and activities for all ages. For more information, call 879-0411. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/jewish-food-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121028T080000 DTEND:20121028T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T152106 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T152106 UID:7441@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:UAB Piano Series Featuring Nikolai Lugansky DESCRIPTION:This season’s UAB Piano Series will feature performances by world-class pianists, including Nikolai Lugansky, who will perform Oct. 28 in the Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. Lugansky is among the world's top five pianists, according to UAB Professor of Piano Yakov Kasman. Born to research scientists in Moscow, Lugansky’s musical ability shone brightly at an early age. At age 5, before he had even learned to read music, he went to a neighbor’s house and played a Beethoven sonata from memory. Today, Lugansky is considered one of the world's great interpreters of piano repertoire. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for UAB students with valid identification. Season tickets are also available for all three performances in the piano series. For tickets, call 975-2787. For more information, visit www.uab.edu/music. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/uab-piano-series-featuring-nikolai-lugansky/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121028 DTEND:20121029 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T151910 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T151910 UID:7439@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:OLS Arts and Crafts Show and Sale DESCRIPTION:Christmas shoppers looking for unique gifts can get a head start at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Homewood, where parishioners will display their creations during this ninth annual sale. The church’s Family Life Center assembly hall will be filled with handmade items, including pottery, wooden toys, aprons, jewelry and rosaries. There will also be paintings, drawings, photography, crocheted items, jams, jellies, honey and baked goods. The OLS Ladies Altar Sodality will have a bake sale and frozen casseroles to sell. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/ols-arts-and-crafts-show-and-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121027T080000 DTEND:20121027T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T151641 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T151641 UID:7437@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Run Away from Domestic Violence 8K DESCRIPTION:Stay fit and help raise awareness about domestic violence at the Run Away from Domestic Violence 8K and 1-mile fun run. The event is co-sponsored by the Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary. More than 500 people are expected to participate in the sixth annual event, which also includes Zumba classes. The registration closing date is Oct. 26. The registration fee for an individual walker or runner is $30. The cost is $15 for student participants under 21. For team information, contact Auxiliary President Marsha Drennen at mwdrennen@aol.com. For sponsor or event information, contact event chairmen Amy Reese at areese0617@charter.net or Angela Dunn at angela.dunn13@gmail.com. Registration is available at the St. Vincent's One Nineteen fitness desk. Verizon Wireless will be collecting phones for its HopeLine program at the event. Bring used wireless phones and accessories from any wireless carrier to donate to HopeLine, which uses the phones to support victims of domestic violence through recycling and reuse as well as cash grants to nonprofit organizations. LOCATION:North Shelby, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/run-away-from-domestic-violence-8k/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121026T080000 DTEND:20121026T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T151307 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T151307 UID:7435@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Celebrity Golf Invitational DESCRIPTION:The first Celebrity Golf Invitational benefits the Jeremiah Castille Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Birmingham with a vision "to invest, influence, impact and inspire lives so they will rebuild and restore generations." Castille was the Most Valuable Player in University of Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's last game, the 1983 Liberty Bowl. For more information, call 251-621-3375 or email  barbara@castillefoundation.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/celebrity-golf-invitational/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121024T080000 DTEND:20121104T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T150842 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T150842 UID:7432@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Shop Save & Share Card Sale DESCRIPTION:The Junior League Shop Save & and Share card will be on sale Oct. 24-Nov. 4. Cardholders receive 20 percent shopping discounts at retailers and restaurants and on services in Pepper Place, Trussville, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, Hoover, the U.S. 280 corridor, Alabaster and other areas and from online vendors. Cards can be purchased with a $40 donation to the Junior League of Birmingham. To buy cards and for a list of participating merchants, visit  www.jlbonline.com or   www.shopsaveshare.net. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/shop-save-share-card-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121024T080000 DTEND:20121025T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T150530 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T150530 UID:7430@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magic City Harvest Boxed Lunch Event DESCRIPTION:During the 17th annual World Hunger Day event, Magic City Harvest will have a boxed lunch event to help provide 3,800 free meals to nonprofit feeding programs. Boxed lunches to help pay for the meals will be delivered across the Birmingham-Hoover metro area Oct. 25. The boxed lunches cost $8 each, with a minimum order of 10, and will include a Boar's Head wrap sandwich with picante dip, Texas Caviar, chips and a berry bar. Volunteers are needed Oct. 24 starting at 8 a.m. at UAB Hospital to help prepare the 3,800 meals Magic Harvest will give out to those in need. Volunteers are also needed to deliver the boxed lunches ordered by those in the community starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 25. For more information, call Magic City Harvest at 591-3663 or email Paulette Van Matre at  mcharvest@bellsouth.net. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/magic-city-harvest-boxed-lunch-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121106T080000 DTEND:20121106T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T150305 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T150305 UID:7428@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:New Options Seminar DESCRIPTION:If you’re thinking about beginning college for the first time, taking classes to update your skills, getting a college degree or continuing your education after being out of school, come to this free seminar. Sessions are in Room 415 of the Health Sciences Building. To register, call 856-8571 or 1-800-239-5900, extension 8571. LOCATION:North Shelby, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/new-options-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121023T080000 DTEND:20121023T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T150105 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T150105 UID:7426@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Candidates Forum DESCRIPTION:Meet statewide and Congressional District 6 candidates at this forum presented by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. The event kicks off with a "meet and greet" at 6 p.m. followed by the forum at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at 823-5011 or visit www.vestaviahills.org. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/candidates-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121020T080000 DTEND:20121021T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T145850 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T145850 UID:7424@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:This event gives shoppers a chance to spruce up their yards for fall and help educational programs at the Gardens. Autumn is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, and the Gardens' experts can help you choose plants that fit into your landscape. The annual sale in the Blount Plaza helps pay for Discovery field trips and other programs. The sale will offer a variety of fall annuals, biennials, fall lettuces, camellias, daylilies, herbs, irises, native plants, perennials and ferns. Many selections are already available for browsing online at  www.bbgardens.org/fallplantsale. Not all plants available for purchase will be listed on the website. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/fall-plant-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121020T080000 DTEND:20121020T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T145718 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T145718 UID:7422@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Stamp Unveiling and Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Joining forces with Samford University and the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the U.S. Postmaster will unveil a pictorial cancellation stamp and cachet envelope commemorating the 50th anniversary of the film classic "To Kill A Mockingbird." Designed exclusively for the USPS by world-renowned artist Nicolosi, the stamp and envelope will be unveiled at Harwell G. Davis Library in conjunction with other activities and events on campus that day to mark the anniversary. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and Nicolosi will unveil the artwork. A private screening of a documentary which was filmed at the Monroeville courthouse will be at 7 p.m. at Samford’s Brock Recital Hall. Following the screening, Nicolosi and Professor Nancy Grisham Anderson will have a “talk back” with the audience, discussing the lessons learned from the documentary and book. For more information on the screening, go to www.samford.edu and  www.alabamahumanities.org. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/stamp-unveiling-and-documentary-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121020 DTEND:20121021 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T145503 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T145503 UID:7420@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bart's Spooktacular Party DESCRIPTION:Come out to the museum for Bart's Spooktacular Party on Free Family Day. Bart the Art Bat invites everyone to get into the spirit of his favorite holiday, Halloween. Come dressed as your favorite objet d'art to scare away the goblins, go on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and rack up on goodies and listen to spooky stories. Kids can decorate pumpkins, create trick-or-treat bags and keep their energy up with popcorn and lemonade during the arts and activities sessions. The petting zoo from T&N Acres will be open, and children can get balloon animals as souvenirs from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bart's Books will give those attending a chance to hear two fall-themed books at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A costume parade around the museum starts at 12:30 p.m. The event wraps up with a family film, "Spooky Buddies," at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 254-2565 or visit  www.artsbma.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/barts-spooktacular-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121019T080000 DTEND:20121019T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T145221 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T145221 UID:7418@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Emmylou Harris and the Red Dirt Boys DESCRIPTION:Birmingham native Emmylou Harris returns to the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center for the first time in more than five years. A 12-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Tickets are $74.50, $65.50 and $54.50. For more information, call 975-2787 or visit  www.AlysStephens.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/emmylou-harris-and-the-red-dirt-boys/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018 DTEND:20121019 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T144927 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T144927 UID:7415@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope DESCRIPTION:Cornerstone Schools of Alabama's Women's and Men's committees will host the Harvest of Hope fundraiser in celebration of the school's 20th year. Cornerstone School, a nonprofit Christian school in Woodlawn, is an elementary and middle school dedicated to serving Birmingham’s inner city kids. The event includes live music from Birmingham’s John Williams Trio, a silent auction featuring Cornerstone student artwork, beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres. This year's honoree is Dr. Jeanna Westmoreland, wife of Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, Samford University president. Guest speaker is Caz McCaslin of Upward Sports. Tickets are $100 per guest. For more information, contact India Bailey at ibailey@csalabama.org or visit www.csaalabama.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/harvest-of-hope/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018 DTEND:20121019 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T144800 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T144800 UID:7413@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Third Thursday Wine Down DESCRIPTION:The Third Thursday Wine Down event in October is sponsored by the Homewood Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee. Participating merchants will be open until 7 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at 871-5631 or visit  www.homewoodchamber.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/third-thursday-wine-down/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018T080000 DTEND:20121021T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T144440 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T144440 UID:7411@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Driving Miss Daisy DESCRIPTION:The timeless American play which inspired the beloved Academy Award-winning film, “Driving Miss Daisy” tells the story of a decades-long relationship between a stubborn Southern matriarch and her compassionate chauffer. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets are $30 for center seats and $25 for side seats. For more information, call 251-1206 or visit www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/driving-miss-daisy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018T080000 DTEND:20121018T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T144145 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T144145 UID:7408@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Taste of Magic City DESCRIPTION:The Bottletree Cafe at 3719 Third Ave. South will be the setting for Taste of the Magic City, which includes a concert featuring Act of Congress and a silent auction. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the concert starting at 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Bottletree Cafe offers free parking. The event is being presented by Bottletree Cafe and M-Power Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit that provides opportunities for people to break the cycle of poverty through education and health services. For more information, call 533-6288. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/taste-of-magic-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011T080000 DTEND:20121026T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T143236 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T143236 UID:7405@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Public Library, Springville Road Regional Library DESCRIPTION:Every Friday at noon the Springville Road Regional Library offers Zumba classes for adults. As the year progresses, participants learn more advance steps. The program is free and available to all adults. Come exercise in a social setting with free water and instruction. Each session lasts approximately one hour. For more information call 205-226-4083. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/birmingham-public-library-springville-road-regional-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121017T100000 DTEND:20121017T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T143015 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T143015 UID:7402@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Brush Up On Dental Health DESCRIPTION:Special guest from Sarrell Dental Center, Patrick Rose, will be at the library to tell stories and teach the audience about dental care for a healthy smile. Admission o the event is free. For more information call 205-226-4085. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/brush-up-on-dental-health/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121016T080000 DTEND:20121016T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T142655 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T142655 UID:7399@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Brenda Brown's Bosom Buddies Community Health Forums DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to inform participants about healthy eating habits, breast cancer awareness, Zumba and personal finance. The program aims to celebrate and encourage breast cancer survivors. Admission to the event is free. Email dford@bham.lib.al.us for more information. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/brenda-browns-bosom-buddies-community-health-forums/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121020T080000 DTEND:20121020T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T141807 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T141807 UID:7397@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure DESCRIPTION:The 21st annual Susan G. Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure will take place on October 20 in Linn Park. The Race helps promote breast cancer awareness and celebrates current breast cancer fighters and survivors. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The day's events also include a Survivor Parade at 8:30 a.m. and a "fun run" at 10 a.m. The actual 5K begins at 9 a.m. on 8th Ave. The entry fee for adults is $30 and $15 for children under 14 years. The net proceeds from the Race help fund community projects relating to breast cancer screening and treatment and breast health education. To register for the race go online to http://ncalabama.info-komen.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/komen-north-central-alabama-race-for-the-cure/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101T080000 DTEND:20121101T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T141611 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T141611 UID:7395@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Episcopal Place Bishops’ Dinner DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Episcopal Place Bishop’s Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday, November 1 at The Club in Birmingham. This biennial celebration of the Episcopal community’s outreach to low-income seniors and disabled adults will occur on All Saints’ Day and will begin at 6 pm.  The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, will be the special speaker. The fundraising event will include cocktails, dinner, comments from the Bishop, and a special presentation involving residents who live in Episcopal Place’s affordable housing community.  Tickets  are $75 per person.  Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who want to support the event and the mission of Episcopal Place. Those interested in attending the event can call Episcopal Place at 929-0085, email Tim Blanton at tblanton@episcopalplace.org, or visit the Episcopal Place website at www.episcopalplace.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/episcopal-place-bishops-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011T080000 DTEND:20121011T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121010T140931 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T140931 UID:7391@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Scott Cole Finance Planning DESCRIPTION:Scott Cole, financial analyst for Alabama’s 13, will help you understand how Social Security works and how to maximize your benefits, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 444-7816. This program is free and open to the public. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/scott-cole-finance-planning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121018T080000 DTEND:20121018T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T165203 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T165203 UID:7381@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Heights Village Halloween Hustle 5K DESCRIPTION:Run participants and spectators are invited to wear costumes in this Halloween-themed run benefiting the Autism Society of Alabama. The 5K event is for both competitive amateur runners and recreational walkers. The race will begin at 8 a.m. following a warm-up led by ICON Performance of Cahaba Heights. Immediately after the run, awards and prizes will be presented to winners of the run and the adult and children’s costume contests. The shops of Heights Village will provide children’s activities, food, beverages and special store promotions and sales during the run after-party. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 who register by Oct. 5. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/HeightsVillage. The 5K registration is $25 through Sept. 30 and $35 after. Register online at Active.com. Make checks to R&R Investments, LLC and mail them to Metropolitan Properties re: Halloween Hustle, 3162 Heights Village, Birmingham, AL 35243. Runners can pick up race packets Oct. 11 from 4-7 p.m. or Oct. 12 from noon-7 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports, 3120 Heights Village.   LOCATION:Cahaba Heights, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/heights-village-halloween-hustle-5k-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121013T080000 DTEND:20121013T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T164932 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T164932 UID:7378@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Uncorked! On the Green 2012 DESCRIPTION:Held in conjunction with Arts & Music on The Green, Uncorked! On the Green is a free outdoor tasting festival celebrating the area's varied culinary artists, fine wines, craft beers and live music on two stages. The gourmet beer and wine experience offers visitors a chance to sample more than 50 craft beers and wines for free. The event benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.   LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/uncorked-on-the-green-2012-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011T080000 DTEND:20121011T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T164830 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T164830 UID:7376@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Homewood Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Golf Classic DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Chamber of Commerce will host its largest field of golfers in the 11-year history of its annual Golf Classic. This is the Chamber's largest fundraising event of the year, funding college scholarships and other programs promoting the community and chamber members. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with lunch sponsored by Alabama Allergy and Asthma and an awards dinner sponsored by Cookhouse. There will be a noon shotgun start. Limbaugh Toyota will give away a new vehicle in the Hole in One contest. For more information, call the chamber office at 871-5631.   LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/homewood-chamber-of-commerce-11th-annual-golf-classic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121012T080000 DTEND:20121014T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T164635 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T164635 UID:7374@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Secondhand Sale to Benefit Tuberous Sclerosis Research at UAB DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Secondhand Sale will benefit tuberous sclerosis research at UAB. Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that can affect the vital organs and central nervous system. The event will include furniture, clothing, sporting goods, tools, books, toys, housewares and more. A Sneak Peek event is Oct. 12 from 4- 8 p.m. at 155 Montclair Road in the former Bruno's grocery store. There’s a $2 fee for Sneak Peek shopping. The sales are from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13 and from noon-3 p.m. Oct. 14. For more information or to make a donation, contact Carole Pitard at 617-1159 or ccpitard@yahoo.com.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/secondhand-sale-to-benefit-tuberous-sclerosis-research-at-uab/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T164333 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T164333 UID:7371@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Whispers from the Past: A Native American Experience DESCRIPTION:This festival features Native American life through demonstrations, including flint-knapping, cooking, hunting and weapons. Those who attend can take part in hands-on activities such as leaf-pounding, beading, grinding corn and painting gourds. Visitors can get temporary Native American tattoos, go on a scavenger hunt for medicinal herbs and visit the Three Sisters Garden to learn about planting corn, beans and squash. Entertainment will include drum and flute music and powwow dancing by the Sylestine Legacy, including a special performance at sunset. Food vendors will offer fry bread, Native American tacos and roasted corn. Admission is $5 for ages18 and older; activity cards are $3 each. For more information, call Aldridge Gardens at 682-8019 or visit  http://www.aldridgegardens.com.   LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/whispers-from-the-past-a-native-american-experience-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T164059 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T164404 UID:7368@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Blessing of the Pets DESCRIPTION:This annual service commemorates the feast day set aside to honor St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology. All are welcome to bring their pets to receive a blessing during the service in the church’s courtyard. Pets should be on leashes or in carriers. A memorial area will be set aside for deceased pets. Bring a photo or other memento of your pet for the display. For more information, call 995-9673 or visit  http://www.sothl.org.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/blessing-of-the-pets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121004T163913 LAST-MODIFIED:20121004T163913 UID:7366@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Vulcan AfterTunes featuring Jessica Lea Mayfield DESCRIPTION:This fall concert series continues with live music by Jessica Lea Mayfield. The event will include fresh brews by Magic Hat and snacks by Slice Pizza and Brew. For more information, call 933-1409 or go to  http://www.visitvulcan.com.   LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/vulcan-aftertunes-featuring-jessica-lea-mayfield/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121002T153631 LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T153631 UID:7251@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bonnie Raitt Performs to Help Magic City Harvest DESCRIPTION:Bonnie Raitt will bring her Slipstream Tour to the BJCC to entertain and to help alleviate hunger in the Birmingham community. Magic City Harvest, a local food bank, will be at the concert hall accepting donations of nonperishable food items. Fans who bring in donations will have a chance to meet Raitt after her performance. For every item donated, individuals will be given one ticket entering them to win. Volunteers are needed to receive the donations. For more information on the Raitt performance, contact Susette Hunter at 458-8441 or  mail to: susette.hunter@bjcc.org. For more information on Magic City Harvest, contact Paulette Van Matre at 591-3663 or  mailto: mchfood@bellsouth.net.     LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/bonnie-raitt-performs-to-help-magic-city-harvest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121002T153115 LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T153115 UID:7249@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Ballet At Home DESCRIPTION:Get a glimpse of the 31st season of Alabama Ballet at Home in an intimate setting. The performance event will include complimentary drinks and a reduced ticket price of $20. The live ballet performance features selected repertory performed in the Ballet's Main Studio Theatre. For tickets or more information, call 975-2787 or visit  HYPERLINK http://www.alabamaballet.org.   LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/alabama-ballet-at-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121005 DTEND:20121007 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121001T165400 LAST-MODIFIED:20121001T165400 UID:7247@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony DESCRIPTION:Conductor Stefan Sanderlin will lead the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's performance of Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 and at 8 p.m. Oct. 6. David Shirfin and Kathleen Costello will be featured on clarinet. Tickets are $10-$80. For tickets and information, call 975-2786 or visit  http://www.alysstephens.org.   LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/tchaikovskys-fifth-symphony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006 DTEND:20121007 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121001T165001 LAST-MODIFIED:20121001T165001 UID:7244@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bluff Park Art Show DESCRIPTION:This annual art show will include the work of more than 150 artists. Admission is free, and refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Rain date is Oct. 7. Shuttle buses will be available at Bluff Park United Methodist Church, Shades Mountain Independent Church, Shades Mountain Plaza, Bluff Park Village Shopping Center and Shades Crest Baptist Church. For more information, visit http://www.bluffparkartshow.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/bluff-park-art-show-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121005T080000 DTEND:20121006T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121001T164610 LAST-MODIFIED:20121001T164610 UID:7241@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Circurious DESCRIPTION:Called "an act to see" by David Letterman, Circurious is a heart-stopping, mind-boggling display of artistry and athleticism. Aerialists, acrobats and contortionists balance, toss, twist and intertwine in an elegant ballet of strength and stamina. The show takes audiences on a journey through 100 years of vaudeville history and lore. The Library Theatre is on the lower level of the Hoover Public Library. Tickets are $25 plus a processing fee. Seating is reserved. Tickets can be purchased online by calling at 444-7888. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/circurious-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121004T080000 DTEND:20121007T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121001T164201 LAST-MODIFIED:20121001T164201 UID:7237@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Proof DESCRIPTION:The first shows of the season at Theatre UAB will feature Proof, the story of a brilliant mathematician who suffers a mental breakdown, prompting his depressive daughter to take care of him. The Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Auburn is directed by Karla Koshkinen, a theater professor at UAB. The Oct. 4-6 shows start at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Oct. 7. Tickets are $6-15. To buy tickets or for more information, call 975-2787 or visit  http://www.uab.edu/theatre. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/proof/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121004T080000 DTEND:20121020T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20121001T163929 LAST-MODIFIED:20121001T164237 UID:7235@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Gingerbread Boy DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Children's Theatre presents a Wee Folks Production of “The Gingerbread Boy,” the story of Annie Allspice and her magical creation, Gerry Gingerbread. The show is recommended for ages 2-6. Tickets are $8-10. For show times, more information or tickets, call 458-8181 or visit http://www.bct123.org.     LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/10/the-gingerbread-boy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011 DTEND:20121012 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T172259 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T172259 UID:7090@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lift Your Spirits DESCRIPTION:Community Grief Support Service (CGSS) will hold its ninth annual Lift Your Spirits benefit dinner and auction Oct. 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Park Lane on Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook. With a goal of $40,000, committee members are working hard.  The money will help fund six 10-week grief support groups and professional grief counseling for people struggling with grief after the death of a loved one. CGSS is privileged to honor Casey Dunn, head baseball coach at Samford University, who will serve as honorary chairman for the event. Dunn has a personal understanding of grief. In 2004, his father, Sammy Dunn, died of stomach cancer.  It was one of the few losses in his 27-year coaching career at Vestavia Hills High School. Sponsor tables are available for $1,000 and $1,250; individual reservations are $100.  Complimentary valet parking is provided.  For more information or to make reservations, call 870-8667 or visit  www.communitygriefsupport.org. LOCATION:Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/lift-your-spirits/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011 DTEND:20121012 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T171809 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T171809 UID:7087@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sips for CF Wine Tasting Competition DESCRIPTION:The Laps for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation will host its fourth annual Sips for CF Wine Tasting Competition on the rooftop of downtown Birmingham's Kress Building. As part of the Sips for CF Wine Tasting Competition teams of one to three persons will compete in the tasting competition. To participate in the tasting competition, each team must bring three bottles of the same wine. Two of these bottles will be used for the concealed tasting; the third will be set aside as part of the grand prize. Players will vote on their favorite wines, and the three teams with the top voted wines will split the multi-bottle prize. The event, hosted by the Laps for CF Junior Board, also includes food and drinks, live music by The Negotiators and a silent auction. Free parking will be available in the Park Rite parking deck on the corner of 19th Street and 4th Street North. Tickets are $15 each prior to the event at www.LapsForCF.org or by calling 871-9140. Tickets are $20 at the door. Registration and hors de oeuvres will commence at 6 p.m. and the tasting competition at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.LapsForCF.org.  LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/sips-for-cf-wine-tasting-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121004 DTEND:20121005 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T171400 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T171400 UID:7084@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:EcoFest 14 DESCRIPTION:EcoFest boasts includes three-course autumn harvest dinner with selected wines sponsored by Whole Foods, and handcrafted beers from Good People Brewery. This year's auction items include a pedicab tour of Birmingham, fine Avery Jewelry, Alabama/LSU zone tickets, an Alys Beach getaway, a weekend driving a TESLA, a British Soccer package with two nights in a castle and more. Tickets are $60 each. Reservations can be made by calling 226.4934 or visit http://www.bsc.edu/sec/. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/ecofest-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120923 DTEND:20120924 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T171144 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T171144 UID:7082@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Members and Volunteers Garden Concert and Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:Aldridge Gardens is hosting a Members and Volunteers Garden Concert and Ice Cream Social to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The Dill Pickers will provide live entertainment. Admission is free for members and volunteers, and $10 for non-members. For more information visit www.aldridgegardens.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/members-and-volunteers-garden-concert-and-ice-cream-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T170204 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T170204 UID:7079@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Whispers From the Past: A Native American Experience DESCRIPTION:Take a trip back in time to rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians.  Native American life will take shape through demonstrations featuring flint knapping, cooking, hunting and weapons, and activities like leaf pounding, beading, grinding corn, gourd painting and activities featuring Native American temporary tattoos, a scavenger hunt for native medicinal herbs and the Three Sisters Garden.  Enjoy the sounds of drums and flutes and the highlight of the day three performances by the Sylestine Legacy-including a black-light performance at sunset!  Food vendors will sell fry bread, Indian tacos and roasted corn. For more information on these and other events at Aldridge Gardens, call 682-8019 or visit www.aldridgegardens.com LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/whispers-from-the-past-a-native-american-experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006 DTEND:20121007 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T165635 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T165635 UID:7076@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Girl Power DESCRIPTION:A class designed to help girls 8-12 understand and accept the natural changes that occur with early adolescence.  The program addresses developing a positive self image while accepting the physical changes that accompany puberty.  For girls and a female adult relative or friend. $5/per girl. Call Dial-A-Nurse to register 939-7878. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/girl-power/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120921 DTEND:20120922 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T165448 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T165728 UID:7074@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lupus Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group supporting lupus patients and their families will meet the first Saturday of every month.  Dr. David McLain, Rheumatologist, will answer questions about Lupus.  This class is free. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/lupus-support-group/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006 DTEND:20121007 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T165113 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T165113 UID:7071@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:My Baby's Food: A Dietitian's Guide to Introducing Healthy Baby Foods DESCRIPTION:Join St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and Robbie Lewis, R.D., L.D., for this class on how to feed your child.  She will discuss the proper introductions of solid foods, including super foods, food allergies and healthy homemade baby foods. Tasty examples will be available. Cost: $10/person. The class will also be taught on Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. Call 939-7878 to register. Free child care is available.  LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/my-babys-food-a-dietitians-guide-to-introducing-healthy-baby-foods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121005T080000 DTEND:20121006T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T164914 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T164914 UID:7069@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Circurious DESCRIPTION:The Library Theatre, located on the lower level of the Hoover Public Library, will present Circurious Friday, October 5 at 8:00 pm and Saturday, October 6 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 (plus processing fees) and seating is reserved. Purchase your tickets online at www.thelibrarytheatre.com, or come by or call our Box Office at (205) 444-7888. Called "an act to see" by David Letterman, Circurious is a heart-stopping, mind-boggling display of artistry and athleticism.  Entertain your curiosities and indulge your senses as aerialists, acrobats and contortionists balance, toss, twist and intertwine in an elegant ballet of strength and stamina.  Today's pioneers will take audiences on a journey through 100 years of vaudeville history and lore, celebrating the innovations of show business luminaries from Harry Houdini to Will Rogers, as they perform indescribable feats that will re-ignite your belief in the human potential. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/circurious/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121013 DTEND:20121014 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T164734 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T164734 UID:7067@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Uncorked! On The Green 2012 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever walked down the beverage isle of your local grocery store and wondered just what IS a Naked Pig, Laughing Skull or Buffalo Sweat? Here’s a chance to indulge your curiosity and sample over 50 craft beers and fine wines for FREE! eld in conjunction with Arts & Music On The Green, Uncorked! On The Green is a FREE premier outdoor tasting festival celebrating the area’s varied culinary artists, fine wines, craft beers and live music on two stages. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/uncorked-on-the-green-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121026T080000 DTEND:20121028T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T164440 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T164440 UID:7064@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Ballet presents La Sylphide DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween, the Alabama Ballet will present the company premiere of  La Sylphide:  A Witch's Revenge. The ballet tells the story of a young Scottish an who becomes enchanted by a forest fairy the night before his wedding.  As he follows the fair deep into the woods, an evil witch schemes to teach the young man that past misdeeds do not go unpunished. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 975-2787 LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/alabama-ballet-presents-la-sylphide/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121108T080000 DTEND:20121109T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T164105 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T164105 UID:7061@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Briarwood Christmas Shop DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a unique Christmas shopping experience at Briarwood Christmas Shop, a community holiday tradition for more than twenty years.  Our 2012 shop will feature fine gifts, treasures and home decor exhibited by recognized merchants and talented artisans.  Come get in the holiday spirit early on Thursday, November 8th from Noon until 8:00 pm and Friday, November 9th from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, located at I-459 on Acton Road.  This free event is hosted by Briarwood Christian High School. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/briarwood-christmas-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121108 DTEND:20121109 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T163931 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T163931 UID:7059@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Special Guest Night DESCRIPTION:The special feature will be a presentation of unique and creative ways to wrap gifts by Robin Wright. Hunter Goff will provide musical entertainment. Speaker, Bob Faust from Ocala, Fl. will pose the question: "Are you living in a Fantasyland" Seating is limited. Please call for reservations: Nancy at 685-8791 by Friday, November 2nd. LOCATION:Riverchase, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/special-guest-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121005T080000 DTEND:20121007T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120920T163159 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T163159 UID:7056@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Fall Book Sale DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest will host the Fall Book Sale Friday through Sunday. The book sale will take place in the library's Community Room. Hours are Oct. 5 from 5-9 p.m., Oct. 6 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 7 from 1-5 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Additionally, the Friends of the Vestavia Hills Library book store is open each day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The library is at 1221 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/fall-book-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120919T143018 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T143018 UID:7029@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Vulcan AfterTunes DESCRIPTION:Vulcan will kick off its eighth year of Vulcan AfterTunes, the annual three-part concert series featuring local and national singer/songwriter acts featured on Reg’s Coffee House and Birmingham Mountain Radio. Admission is $15 for adults, $7.50 for Vulcan members and free for children 12 and under. Tickets include live music and admission to Vulcan’s observation tower and museum. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served. Light snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.visitvulcan.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/vulcan-aftertunes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120922 DTEND:20120923 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120919T142741 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T142741 UID:7026@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Race to the Cross DESCRIPTION:First Priority of Alabama will host the Race to the Cross 5K and one-mile fun run at Christ Church United Methodist. First Priority is a nonprofit organization that works in the community as a strategic partnership of churches, ministers, business people, educators, parents and students concerned about the moral and spiritual well-being of youth in the Birmingham area. All 5K participants will receive a free T-shirt. All fun run participants will receive a water bottle. There will also be door prizes and awards for overall and age group winners. Entry fee for the 5K is $25 for those who register by Sept. 21 and $30 on race day. The fun run/walk fee is $10. Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.gofirstpriority.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/race-to-the-cross/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121104 DTEND:20121105 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120919T142359 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T142359 UID:7022@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Out of Darkness Community Walk DESCRIPTION:This fall, more than 75,000 people from across the country will participate in one of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Out of the Darkness” Community Walks, including this one in Birmingham. People walk to raise awareness of depression and suicide, honor loved ones and raise funds for research, education and survivor support programs. Registration opens at 1 p.m. To register online, visit www. Afsp.org/Alabama and select the Birmingham Walk. A survivor area will be staffed with counselors; walkers will be able to post pictures of their loved ones. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Heardmont accommodates strollers and wheelchairs. Leashed pets are welcome. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/out-of-darkness-community-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121013 DTEND:20121014 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120919T142137 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T142137 UID:7019@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Heights Village Halloween Hustle 5K DESCRIPTION:Run participants and spectators are invited to wear costumes in this Halloween-themed run benefiting the Autism Society of Alabama. The 5K event is for both competitive amateur runners and recreational walkers. The race will begin at 8 a.m. following a warm-up led by ICON Performance of Cahaba Heights. Immediately after the run, awards and prizes will be presented to winners of the run and the adult and children’s costume contests. The shops of Heights Village will provide children’s activities, food, beverages and special store promotions and sales during the run after-party. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 who register by Oct. 5. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/HeightsVillage. The 5K registration is $25 through Sept. 30 and $35 after. Register online at Active.com. Make checks to R&R Investments, LLC and mail them to Metropolitan Properties re: Halloween Hustle, 3162 Heights Village, Birmingham, AL 35243. Runners can pick up race packets Oct. 11 from 4-7 p.m. or Oct. 12 from noon-7 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports, 3120 Heights Village. LOCATION:Cahaba Heights, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/heights-village-halloween-hustle-5k/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T172606 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T172606 UID:7016@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Act of Congress Concert DESCRIPTION:Join Independent Presbyterian Church for live music, fellowship and fun as it showcases its new property adjacent to the church. Barbecue by Delmar Hill with Hill on the Grill will be available for purchase before the concert. Act of Congress will take the stage at 6 p.m. The concert is free. Childcare will be provided by the IPC youth group. Donations for the After School Arts Integration Program will be accepted at the event. This program needs $11,000 to complete the funding for 25 children, two days a week from October through April. For more information, visit www.ipc-usa.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/act-of-congress-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121004 DTEND:20121005 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T172426 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T172426 UID:7013@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park DESCRIPTION:Magic City Smooth Jazz will host a Special Jazz in the Park  from 6-9 p.m. in the historic Avondale Park amphitheatre. This special free concert will feature national recording artist, Keiko Matsui.  She is a citizen of the world that tours relentlessly and has brought her music to virtually every corner of the globe. Watch her latest video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQxabmBEqek. Opening the show for Keiko Matsui will Birmingham’s The Neo Collective. The Neo Collective has evolved from the professional youth ensemble to a nationally-signed recording artist under Audiostate 55 Entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/jazz-in-the-park-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121004 DTEND:20121005 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T172310 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T172310 UID:7011@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Starr Fell on Alabama DESCRIPTION:The Auxiliary of Big Oak Ranch will present this benefit dinner for the children of Big Oak Ranch. Bart Starr, former University of Alabama football standout, will be the special guest and honoree. Platinum guests are invited to a reception starting at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will follow at 7 p.m. Contact Karen Palmer at 706-1084 or abkpmom@yahoo.com for more information or for tickets and tables. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/a-starr-fell-on-alabama/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121004T080000 DTEND:20121007T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T172148 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T172148 UID:7009@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Southern Women's Show DESCRIPTION:One of the largest consumer events in Birmingham, the annual Southern Women’s Show, attracts thousands of local women each year for four jam-packed days of fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, beauty tips, health screenings, decorating ideas and personal growth opportunities — all tailored especially for women — as well as celebrity appearances. The show will also feature sassy New Jersey Housewife/cookbook author Teresa Giudice, the Next Great Baker star Jay Qualls, a series of dynamic runway shows; the popular firefighter fashion shows, makeovers and much more. Admission is $10 at the door, $8 in advance online, $7 in advance at participating Piggly Wiggly’s, $5 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult) and $5 after 5 p.m. For group discount tickets and more information, call (800) 849-0248 or visit www.SouthernWomensShow.com. Show sponsors include Piggly Wiggly and Chevrolet. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/southern-womens-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121003 DTEND:20121004 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T172010 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T172010 UID:7007@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Homewood High School Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Homewood High School is hosting a golf tournament to benefit the school's boys' basketball team. The tournament will have a shot gun start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is $125 for an individual, $500 for a team, $250 for a hole sponsorship and $1,000 for eagle sponsorship. For more information or to register, contact the HHS athletic department at 871-9663. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/homewood-high-school-golf-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121002 DTEND:20121003 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T171651 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T171651 UID:7005@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Vestavia Hills National Night Out DESCRIPTION:The Vestavia Hills Fire and Police departments invites the public to its second annual National Night Out from 6-8:30 p.m. The city's first National Night Out earned the “Rookie of the Year” honor from the national event committee. Even more is planned for this year's. Police and fire personnel, equipment and vehicles (including LifeSaver One Helicopter) will be on site.  Local vendors will provide food, fun, live music, product demonstrations and more. In connection to National Night Out is “Project 365," a program in which public safety is challenged to launch an initiative that makes a positive impact on the community as a whole. Last year the departments launched “Shades of Vestavia,” an initiative to raise funds for tree replacement in areas damaged by the April 2011 tornadoes. This year VHPD and VHFD will launch “Operation OverWatch.” Full details about the project will be available at the event. Business that would like to participate, sponsor or interested in more details can visit www.vestaviahillspolice.com, call Lt. Brian Gilham at 978-0194 or email him at bgilham@ci.vestaviahills.al.us. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/vestavia-hills-national-night-out/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121002 DTEND:20121003 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T171304 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T171304 UID:7002@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Night to Believe DESCRIPTION:Four of country music’s most famous singer-songwriters, including Grammy Award-winner Craig Wiseman, will perform at WorkPlay for A Night to Believe, a Nashville songwriters hosting event to benefit the transplant program of Children's of Alabama. The one-night-only Believe concert will feature Wiseman, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins and Jeffery Steele – collectively known as The Hitmen of Music Row of country music and reality TV fame – performing in the intimate setting at Workplay. The event includes a pre-concert reception of heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine for sponsors at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Sponsorships are priced from $250 to $5,000. All sponsor tickets include admission to the reception, priority seating at the concert and complimentary table service throughout the evening. Select sponsorships include additional exclusive opportunities, including a meet-and-greet with the songwriters. A limited number of individual general admission tickets at $35 are available for purchase. For sponsorship opportunities or ticket information, contact Misty Farmer at 638-9956 or misty.farmer@childrensal.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/a-night-to-believe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121001T080000 DTEND:20121001T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T171040 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T171040 UID:7000@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:StepStone Ceremony Essay Contest DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Veterans Memorial Park is offering five StepStones to be placed beneath the American Flag at the park for the StepStone Ceremony on Nov. 11, 2:30pm. Write to the park about someone special who should be honored with a StepStone. A drawing of selected essays will be Oct. 2 on the APT program, “At Your Service.” The Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation will pay for the StepStones for the five winners. All essay entries will receive a lapel pin and the book Identifying Courage at the ceremony Nov. 11. Honorees can be from any state, living or deceased. Each entry should be from one to five paragraphs, including his or her name, rank and branch of service; also, include your name and contact information. Email or mail to the addresses below.  Essays must be received by Oct. 1. They may be emailed to avstepstone@gmail.com or mail to StepStones – AVMF; P.O. Box 59343; Birmingham, AL 35259. For more information call  912-2019. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/stepstone-ceremony-essay-contest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120929 DTEND:20120930 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T170803 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T170803 UID:6998@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Above the Line Film Festival DESCRIPTION:With 140 actors in 35 short films, ranging from horror to romance, drama to comedy, the UAB Department of Theatre promises this year’s digital film festival will be the best in the event’s three-year history. The “Above the Line” film festival will kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in the UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. Admission is free and open to the public. Call the Department of Theatre at 205-934-3236 or visit www.uab.edu/theatre. This year’s festival will have a running time of two hours. In addition to the films, there are two mock commercials and a music video. The audience can vote on Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress after the films are shown. One film, “The Unexpected,” was written and directed by senior Desiree Baird of Gardendale, who is hearing impaired. The music for her film was written by UAB Music adjunct faculty member Brian Moon. Another film, “Bengali Remembrance,” was written and directed by senior Shahed Khan of Toney, who is from Bangladesh. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/above-the-line-film-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120927 DTEND:20120930 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T170448 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T170448 UID:6996@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Laura DESCRIPTION:For the first show of its 13th season, South City Theatre will stage the film-noir inspired mystery classic “Laura” by Vera Caspary and George Sklar. WIth a classic combination of a hard-boiled detective, cigarettes, whiskey, romance and murder, this 1940’s noir thriller has it all. The cast includes Karow Wilson, Sarah Griffin, Scott Nesmith, Matt Cox, Amanda Lage, Eli Daggett, Sheri Daggett, and Dan Strickland. Tickets are $15; student and senior rates are $12, and the group rate is $10. Call 621-2128 or visit http://www.southcitytheatre.com/reservations.html for reservations. The new South City Theatre is on Highway 26. Seating is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. LOCATION:Alabaster, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/laura/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120927 DTEND:20120930 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T165921 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T165921 UID:6989@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:40th Annual Greek Festival DESCRIPTION:Birmingham, Alabama! OPA! Itʼs that time of year again, so mark your calendar for  September 27, 28, 29 2012 from 10:30am-10:00pm and come hungry to the 40th Annual Greek Festival. Itʼs one of Birminghamʼs most highly anticipated events and a true cultural experience, the festival is an act of love of Birminghamʼs Greek community. Besides delicious Greek cuisine, youʼll enjoy live Greek music. Greek dancing by the youth, and a warm, spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family. As thousands of returning patrons can attest, you will leave a devoted fan. If you want to pick up lunch or dinner for the co-workers or family, remember the take out option. Take-out is now 40 percent of the festivalʼs business and offers both drive-thru and walk-up lines. Check out the festivalʼs website at www.bhamgreekfestival.com for the menu, and call ahead for orders of 10 or more at 716-3086. Birmingham is home to the seventh oldest Greek Orthodox parish in the United States. Free parking is located in the Liberty National parking deck one block away located between 20th street and Richard Arrington Blvd. The event is free admission and food items are individually priced. The Greek Market Place has imported food, icons, fine jewelry, art, and much more. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/40th-annual-greek-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120919 DTEND:20120920 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T165359 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T170001 UID:6986@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Funding a Small Business DESCRIPTION:The Hoover Public Library will present Funding a Small Business 9:15 a.m.- noon. Joe Primm, a business counselor for the Alabama Small Business Development Center, will discuss what financing sources are available and how to access them. This program is free and open to the public. For reservations, call 205-444-7816. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/funding-a-small-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120919 DTEND:20120920 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T165051 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T170024 UID:6983@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:What can a Girl do at the Zoo? DESCRIPTION:The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will host a program open to all girls ages 5-17 at the Birmingham Zoo from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Girls can explore the zoo and enjoy some craft activities. They can also learn about Girl Scouting while completing some badge requirements for their very first Girl Scout badge and earning a fun patch. Register at girlscoutsnca.org/content/non-member-registration-form or at the Children’s Zoo Gate. The cost is $8 per attendee and does not include food or extra zoo activities (train, etc.). The Zoo will be open until 5 p.m. For more information contact Dnika Joseph at djoseph@girlscoutsnca.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/what-can-a-girl-do-at-the-zoo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120920 DTEND:20120921 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120918T164551 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T164802 UID:6979@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham International Peace Corps Party DESCRIPTION:The International Peace Corps will host a party, reception and recruitment function — all in one evening. The event will be in room 407 of the Ryals Building, School of Public Health at 1665 University Boulevard on the University of Alabama in Birmingham campus. Light food will be served. A panel of recently returned Peace Corps Volunteers will make brief presentations on their Peace Corps experiences. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and staff from the Peace Corps Southeast Regional Office will be available to discuss the Peace Corps, answer questions and distribute information about the Peace Corps. Contact Dan Frederick, GBRPCV publicity coordinator, at 631-4680 or email   dfred4@bellsouth.net for more information. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/birmingham-international-peace-corps-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120928T180000 DTEND:20120928T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T165504 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T165504 UID:6762@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Western's Wine & Food Festival DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Western’s Wine & Food Festival benefitting Emmet O’Neal Library  This is the ninth year that Western Supermarkets has partnered with the library for this event. The library uses the proceeds to host events. Western is busy making the final arrangements for the Festival which will include numerous wine vendors offering more than 650 wines for tasting and foods focusing on Alabama products prepared by the chefs from Jefferson State Culinary School.  Come enjoy Fox Valley crab cakes, pond-raised shrimp, Hereford N.Y. strip steak samples and much, much more. Each ticket holder will receive a re-useable wine tote from Western. Tickets are $45 in advance ($55 at the door) and can be purchased at Westernsupermarkets.com or in person at the Emmet O’Neal Library and the Mountain Brook, Highland Avenue and Rocky Ridge Western Supermarkets locations. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/westerns-wine-food-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120927T183000 DTEND:20120927T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T165122 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T165122 UID:6759@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Beer-N-BBQ & Bingo DESCRIPTION:All proceeds  from this fundraising event will benefit the Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation, which supports GI cancer research at UAB under the direction of Martin J. Heslin, M.D. and his team of research physicians. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/beer-n-bbq-bingo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120927T180000 DTEND:20120927T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T164405 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T164405 UID:6757@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Football, Fashion, Food and Fun DESCRIPTION:Join St. Vincent's One Nineteen from 6-8 p.m. for this fun event with former Auburn football guard and center Ben Tamburello. He'll be answering questions about American football. Ben also played with the Philadelphia Eagles for five seasons from 1987-1991. New this year is a fashion show brought by Second Hand Rose. It will  show off the latest Alabama and Auburn fashions. A healthy tailgate will be provided. Advanced registration is $20 and can be made at the Wellness Desk, by calling 408-6550. LOCATION:North Shelby County, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/football-fashion-food-and-fun/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120923T110000 DTEND:20120923T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T164012 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T164012 UID:6755@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:29th Annual Alabama Orchid Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:There will be many exhibits showcasing different and unusual species of orchids at the 29th Annual Alabama Orchid Show & Sale for viewing from vendors located throughout the U.S. Several varieties of orchids will be for sale at the show. The Alabama Orchid Society welcomes all visitors and wishes to extend an invitation to come visit with them at their monthly meetings. The meetings are held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Hodges Room) every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:15  p.m. The show will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information contact Margaret Holder, show chairperson, at Margholder@aol.com or 933-8688. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/29th-annual-alabama-orchid-show-sale-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120922T100000 DTEND:20120922T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T163848 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T163848 UID:6753@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:29th Annual Alabama Orchid Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:There will be many exhibits showcasing different and unusual species of orchids at the 29th Annual Alabama Orchid Show & Sale for viewing from vendors located throughout the U.S. Several varieties of orchids will be for sale at the show. The Alabama Orchid Society welcomes all visitors and wishes to extend an invitation to come visit with them at their monthly meetings. The meetings are held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Hodges Room) every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:15  p.m. The show will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information contact Margaret Holder, show chairperson, at Margholder@aol.com or 933-8688. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/29th-annual-alabama-orchid-show-sale-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120921T100000 DTEND:20120921T100000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T163652 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T163652 UID:6751@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:29th Annual Alabama Orchid Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:There will be many exhibits showcasing different and unusual species of orchids at the 29th Annual Alabama Orchid Show & Sale for viewing from vendors located throughout the U.S. Several varieties of orchids will be for sale at the show. The Alabama Orchid Society welcomes all visitors and wishes to extend an invitation to come visit with them at their monthly meetings. The meetings are held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Hodges Room) every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:15  p.m. The show will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information contact Margaret Holder, show chairperson, at Margholder@aol.com or 933-8688. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/29th-annual-alabama-orchid-show-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120921T200000 DTEND:20120921T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T163207 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T163207 UID:6748@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Daily Show Live Indecision Tour 2012 DESCRIPTION:UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is getting political by bringing “The Daily Show Live” and its Indecision Tour 2012 to Birmingham. “The Daily Show,” which has won 16 Emmy Awards, is visiting college campuses and performing art centers across the country for the tour. The show is sponsored by Comedy Central and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” as well as WBHM, UAB and Viva Health. The evening will begin with a 10-minute video introduction by Stewart, followed by stand-up performances and a Q-and-A with the audience, which will cover what it’s like to write for and be a part of a hugely successful television show. The event may contain adult language and content. Tickets are $48.50, $39.50 and $28.50; student tickets are available. Call 205-975-2787 or visit www.AlysStephens.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/the-daily-show-live-indecision-tour-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120916T140000 DTEND:20120916T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T162806 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T162806 UID:6746@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bargain Costume Closet DESCRIPTION:Find costumes, dancewear, dress-up clothes, shoes and accessories at bargain prices. The items have been donated from individuals, dance studios and groups from across the country. The sale is from 2-4 p.m.; entry to the shop is free. Donations are welcome at any time. For more information, visit www.childrensdancefoundation.org. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/bargain-costume-closet-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120916T110000 DTEND:20120916T110000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T162314 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T162314 UID:6744@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Trucks by the Tracks DESCRIPTION:Supporting local food, music, & Railroad Park, the Railroad Park Foundation Junior Board hosts the 1st annual Trucks by the Tracks event!  Music, entertainment, food trucks, and beverages---Admission is free! Live performances by Burning Vinyl, Gip Gipson, The Green Seed, and Todd Simpson!  Special thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Mountain Radio, B-Metro, Good People, Coca-Cola, My Green Birmingham, Vision Landscapes, State Farm-Thomas Waters, American Society of Landscape Architects, and Alabama Furniture Market!  Visit the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/215319145261731/ LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/trucks-by-the-tracks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120911T063000 DTEND:20120911T183000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T161330 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T161330 UID:6741@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Karma Yoga to Honor our Troops DESCRIPTION:Karma Yoga to Honor our Troops is yoga of selfless (altruistic) service. Simply showing up to any class and donate to the Pat Tillman Foundation. There is no charge for any class, simply donate what you can to the featured charity this month- The Pat Tillman Foundation. The Tillman Military Scholars program aids all veterans, specifically the ever-growing population of veterans of Post-9/11 conflicts. Each class will be a 90 minute heated class of beginning yoga postures. For more information visit www.bikrambirmingham.com. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/karma-yoga-to-honor-our-troops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120910T113000 DTEND:20120910T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T160746 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T160746 UID:6738@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Meet the Alabama Republican Party DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Republican Party is hosting a meet and greet with featured speaker Bill Armistead, chairman of Alabama Republican Party. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will be from noon-1 p.m. Lunch is $18 with a reservation and $25 without. Contact rhondahethcox@yahoo.com or 422-7080 for more information or to make a reservation. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/meet-the-alabama-republican-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120910 DTEND:20120911 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T160019 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T160019 UID:6736@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Humanities Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Edward O. Wilson, a native Alabamian and one of the past century’s most distinguished scientists, will be the featured speaker and main honoree at Alabama Humanities Foundation’s annual Alabama Humanities Awards luncheon. Recognized as one of the planet’s most articulate authorities on the interrelatedness of knowledge disciplines and of life systems, Wilson is University Research Professor Emeritus and Honorary Curator in Entomology at Harvard University. The title of Wilson’s Alabama Humanities Awards talk is “On the Origin of the Human Condition.” General tickets are $50 ($25 is a charitable gift) for the luncheon only. Patron tickets are $150 ($75 in goods and services), which includes the Jenice Riley reception prior to the luncheon and a gift, an E.O. Wilson book. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/alabama-humanities-awards-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120909T140000 DTEND:20120909T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T155648 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T155648 UID:6734@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Felder Rushing Lecture DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens is eager to welcome the author of “Slow Gardening: A No-Stress Philosophy for All Senses and Seasons,” Felder Rushing. The Mississippi native will speak in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall about his recent work offering a “down home” approach, rife with humorous anecdotes and garden-irreverent metaphors, zany observations and stunning photography. Reservations can be made for $15 and copies of Rushing’s work will be available for purchase. Rushing has authored or co-authored 17 books. His quirky cottage garden has been featured on the cover of Southern Living and in the New York Times. The former named Rushing one of “25 people most likely to change the South” in its 25th anniversary edition. He is the host of a syndicated show on many National Public Radio called “The Gestalt Gardener.” For more information visit www.bbgardens.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/felder-rushing-lecture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120907 DTEND:20120908 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120904T155249 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T155358 UID:6731@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lorrie Morgan Concert DESCRIPTION:The Library Theatre, located on the lower level of the Hoover Public Library, will present Lorrie Morgan. With 14 top 10 hits and four Female Vocalist of the Year awards to her credit, Lorrie Morgan brings glamour and glitz to the country music stage. Tickets are $25 (plus processing fees) and seating is reserved. Purchase your tickets at www.thelibrarytheatre.com, or come by or call our Box Office at (205) 444-7888. With 14 top ten hits and four Female Vocalist of the Year awards to her credit, Lorrie Morgan brings glamour and glitz to the country music stage.  Barely a teenager when she made her first appearance on the Grand Old Opry singing “Paper Roses,” Morgan made history at age 25 when she was the youngest person ever inducted as a lifetime member.  “Five Minutes,” “Watch Me” and “What Part of No” have become timeless standards, and her latest album, I Walk Alone, is a labor of love a lifetime in the making. LOCATION:Municipal Dr., Hoover, United States, 35216 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/09/lorrie-morgan-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121031T190000 DTEND:20121031T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120828T170953 LAST-MODIFIED:20120828T170953 UID:6725@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove DESCRIPTION:Come watch you favorite Disney characters perform daring feats on ice. Characters from the movies Tangled, Peter Pan, Aladdin, and several more. Guaranteed to please the whole family.  Tickets can be bought at the BJCC website, http://www.birmingham-theater.com LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/disney-on-ice-treasure-trove/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120908T110000 DTEND:20120908T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120828T164826 LAST-MODIFIED:20120828T164826 UID:6723@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Free Family Day-Birmingham Museum of Art DESCRIPTION: Zoom in to the BMA for a day of fun with a focus on cars! Bart is celebrating the bright, bold, pop art of Andy Warhol and his love for cars. Cruise through the Museum on a scavenger hunt. Drive in to see the filmCars 2. Create your own cool car with a POP, enjoy POPcorn refreshments, and much more! LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/free-family-day-birmingham-museum-of-art/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120930T140000 DTEND:20120930T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T162920 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T162920 UID:6720@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magic City Mile DESCRIPTION:The Magic City Mile, which follows a one-mile course through downtown Homewood, benefits the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. The race will start at the top of 18th Street in front of LAH Realty. Race day registration and the post-race party will be held in the parking lot on the corner of 18th Street South and 29th Avenue South. Entry fee is $10. Runners can request a chip for $5 in order to receive an official time. T-shirts are $10. Visit www.imathlete.com/events/magiccitymile to register. LOCATION:18th Street, Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/magic-city-mile/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120929T170000 DTEND:20120929T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T162809 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T162809 UID:6718@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sunset 5K for Scholarships DESCRIPTION:The Legacy League, an auxiliary of Samford University, will host its first Sunset 5K for Scholarships. This event, which starts at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium at 5 p.m. and proceeds along the Lakeshore Trail, will include a 5K course and 1-mile fun run. Proceeds will help provide SU scholarships for students who are not able to afford the Samford experience on their own. Entry fees are $20 for the 5K and $10 for the fun run through Sept. 21. On Sept. 22, entry fees will be $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run. Those with valid Samford IDs can register for $15 at any time but should plan to show their IDs when picking up registration packets. Those who register by Sept. 21 are guaranteed a souvenir T-shirt. Register at active.com or www.samford.edu/legacyleague or pick up an entry form at the Trak Shak in Homewood. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/sunset-5k-for-scholarships/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120928T120000 DTEND:20120928T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T161444 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T161444 UID:6716@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mid-Day Musical DESCRIPTION:The Elyton Chamber Players, made up of members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and friends, will perform a free 30-minute concert of chamber music at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/mid-day-musical/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120920T100000 DTEND:20120922T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T161218 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T161218 UID:6714@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival DESCRIPTION:This festival offers humus dip, kibbee, falafel sandwiches, meat and spinach pies, rolled grape leaves and more homemade foods. The dessert table will feature favorite homemade delicacies such as baklawa, harissa and zalabieh, a fried doughnut. Lunch is served Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner is from 4-9 p.m. A drive-through service will be available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Downtown delivery is available for lunch orders on Thursday and Friday with a $75 minimum order. Call 492-9621for lunch delivery. Cultural booths and vendors will feature Middle Eastern and Byzantine wares, including Byzantine icons, exotic ingredients and spices, olive wood carvings from the Holy Land, hand-painted Paschal eggs and colorful hip scarves. Visitors will be entertained by Amin and the Sultans band of New York and the parish’s own dance groups. Church tours will be conducted during festival hours. For more information, visit www.saintgeorgeonline.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/saint-george-middle-eastern-food-festival-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120920T200000 DTEND:20120920T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T161026 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T161026 UID:6711@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"Menopause the Musical" DESCRIPTION:"Menopause The Musical" and the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation are teaming up to fight ovarian cancer. For every ticket purchased using the promo code NLTEAL, "Menopause The Musical" will donate $5 to the foundation. Buy tickets at www.TicketMaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or in person at the BJCC Box Office. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/menopause-the-musical/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120920T180000 DTEND:20120920T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T160911 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T160911 UID:6709@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Exceptional Foundation Art Show DESCRIPTION:Special needs participants at the Exceptional Foundation create art to sell at this event, presented by the Alabama Society of CPAs Birmingham Young CPA Chapter. Proceeds help keep program fees affordable for participants’ families. Guests will enjoy music, wine and beer and a variety of food donated by local restaurants. Silent auction donations will include Exceptional Foundation participants’ artwork, a local artists’ section, items donated by local businesses and several unusual experience opportunities. Visit www.exceptionalfoundation.org for more information or to purchase tickets, which are $35. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/exceptional-foundation-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120916T140000 DTEND:20120916T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T160730 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T160730 UID:6707@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bargain Costume Closet DESCRIPTION:Find costumes, dancewear, dress-up clothes, shoes and accessories at bargain prices. The items have been donated from individuals, dance studios and groups from across the country. The sale is from 2-4 p.m.; entry to the shop is free. Donations are welcome at any time. For more information, visit www.childrensdancefoundation.org. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/bargain-costume-closet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915T090000 DTEND:20120915T090000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T160446 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T160446 UID:6705@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:E-Recycling and Shred It DESCRIPTION:The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and the city of Vestavia Hills invite community residents to donate certain electronics for recycling at this event at the Wald Park pool parking lot, 1973 Merryvale Road. Acceptable items include computers, monitors, desktop CPUs, LCD display laptops, notebook computers, CD/DVD players, scanners, printers, fax machines, adding machines, cell phones, corded phones, cordless phones, answering machines, pagers, pocket PCs, digital cameras, routers, remotes, PDAs, stereos, Discmans, Walkmans, VCRs, radios, tape players, keyboards, cables, mice, game hardware, modems, external hardware, small kitchen appliances, can openers, blenders, large white kitchen goods, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers and microwaves. For more information, call the City of Vestavia Hills at 978-0100 or Vestavia Chamber of Commerce at 823-5011. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/e-recycling-and-shred-it/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915T080000 DTEND:20120915T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T160230 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T160230 UID:6703@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Head over Teal 5K/Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:This third annual Brookwood Medical Center event will include a 5K race, 1-mile walk/run and activities for the whole family. Children's activities include inflatables, games, face painting and crafts. Also scheduled are acoustic folk, rock and blues performances and arts and crafts exhibits and displays until 4 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.thinkoflaura.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/head-over-teal-5kfamily-fun-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120914T180000 DTEND:20120914T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T160035 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T160035 UID:6701@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:OLS Feast Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:The third annual Our Lady of Sorrows Day will be celebrated at the Homewood church in honor of the feast day of the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows. The parish-wide event will begin in the church at 6 p.m. with a prayer service. A light dinner will be served after the service in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to attend. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/ols-feast-day-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120909 DTEND:20120910 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T155843 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T155844 UID:6699@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:National Grandparents Day Celebration and Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:The Seasoned Performers, Alabama’s only senior adult theatre company, is celebrating grandparents. On National Grandparents Day, grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren will take part in a fashion show featuring clothing by Belk. The program will be emceed by Rosemary Lucas and other special guests. Niva Dorough, Ms. Senior Alabama 2012, will sing. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12, include the fashion show, entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. For more information, call 978-5095 or email mail@seasonedperformers.org. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/national-grandparents-day-celebration-and-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120908 DTEND:20120909 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T155451 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T155451 UID:6697@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Monkey C Monkey Run DESCRIPTION:The Camp Smile-A-Mile Junior Board has organized the Monkey C Monkey Run 5K and 1 mile fun run for kids. The 5K, a USATF Certified Course, will begin at 8 a.m. with the fun run starting at 9 a.m. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. Preregister at www.imathlete.com. The event includes Mayfield's Ice Cream, Crestline Bagel, Jim ’N Nick’s barbecue, inflatables, corn hole game, bubbles and sidewalk chalk activities for kids. Camp SAM provides year-round programs and activities for Alabama children who have or have had cancer. For more information, email Judy McKenzie@campsam.org LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/monkey-c-monkey-run/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120907 DTEND:20120909 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T155116 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T155218 UID:6694@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Giggles & Grace Fall Consignment Sale DESCRIPTION:The Giggles & Grace sale will be from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 8. Select items will be 50 percent off Sept. 8. Find clothing in sizes infant-junior, baby items, furniture, toys, books and more. Visit www.asburygigglesandgrace.com for more information. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/giggles-grace-fall-consignment-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120907 DTEND:20120909 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T154828 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T154828 UID:6692@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lil' Lambs Consignment Sale DESCRIPTION:Hours for this consignment sale in the church’s gym are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 8. Most items are half-priced on Saturday. Lil’ Lambs is a sale of gently used infants’ and children’s clothing, accessories, toys and nursery items. Sellers receive 70 percent of their proceeds; the remaining 30 percent supports Trinity’s children’s ministries. For information, visit trinitybirmingham.com. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/lil-lambs-consignment-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120907T180000 DTEND:20120907T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T154528 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T154528 UID:6690@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Maestro's Ball DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents the 2012 Maestro’s Ball, hosted by Kelly and Lee Styslinger. The ball is the ASO’s largest fundraising event; proceeds support the ASO’s artistic, educational and outreach programs. This year’s event, led by ASO Resident Conductor Christopher Confessore, takes a look at composer George Gershwin’s show tunes and orchestral music. The evening begins with a champagne reception in the Stephens Center lobby at 6 p.m. with chamber music provided by members of the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra followed by a 7 p.m. concert in the Jemison Concert Hall. At 8 p.m., patrons will have dinner on the ASC grounds catered by Idie and Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club with decorations by Sybil Sylvester of Wildflower Designs. For more information, call Ashley Blomeyer at 314-6917. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/maestros-ball-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120906 DTEND:20120908 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T154326 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T154326 UID:6688@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Virginia Samford Theatre 10th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:The historic theatre celebrates its 10th anniversary since its 2002 restoration with the best musical theatre from the past decade. See favorite VST performers in selections from "Always," "Patsy Cline," "The Buddy Holly Story," "South Pacific," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Les Miserables" and more. The Sept. 6 performance at 7:30 p.m. will honor past VST directors and board of managers, including Garland Smith, Betty McMahon, Charles McCrary, Lyndra Daniel, Fox Defuniak, Michael Harbin, Alan Watson, Alton Parker, Patty McDonald, Don Thornburgh, Betsy Henle, Jan Elliott, Libby Suttle, Judy Bewley, Lisa Gaines, Ann McMillan, Leslie Wampol and Laura Lee Samford. For more information, visit www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org. LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/virginia-samford-theatre-10th-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120906T190000 DTEND:20120906T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T154125 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T154125 UID:6686@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Fashion's Night Out DESCRIPTION:This event includes a runway presentation showcasing fall styles, fashion and beauty exhibits from area retailers, live music on the street and other special events. FNO, created in 2009 in a partnership between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York, was designed to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. The event benefits the Junior League of Birmingham. For more information, visit http://www.fashionsnightout.com. LOCATION:Homewood/Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/fashions-night-out/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120906T180000 DTEND:20120906T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T153819 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T153819 UID:6684@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Red Solo Cup Party DESCRIPTION:There’s no admission fee for this official kickoff party for the 2013 BellRunners program. Come learn about the program for runners and walkers of all abilities who want to walk or run the Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay or the 5K in honor of a child at the Bell Center. For more information, email Kelly Peoples at kpeoples@thebellcenter.org or call 879-3417. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/red-solo-cup-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120901 DTEND:20121001 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T153541 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T153541 UID:6682@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Turn the Towns Teal DESCRIPTION:The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation wants to “Turn the Towns Teal” in September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Foundation volunteers, working with chambers of commerce in Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia and Mountain Brook, will post signs in store windows and symptom decals in restrooms and dressing rooms. Families can support the cause by displaying teal bows on their mailboxes during September. For more information, email Cindi Routman at cindi@nlovca.org. Visit www.nlovca.org or follow the group on Facebook and Twitter. LOCATION:Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mtn. Brook, Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/turn-the-towns-teal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120830 DTEND:20120902 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T153324 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T153324 UID:6680@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Woodlawn High School Grand Reunion DESCRIPTION:Woodlawn’s Grand Reunion 2012 will be at the Panama City Beach Boardwalk Beach Resort. Classmates can renew old friendships and dance to oldies by DJ Phillip Calma and Larry Wooten in the famous Hangout. For more information, call Paula McLendon at 706-4668 or visit www.woodlawnhigh.org. LOCATION:Panama City Beach, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/woodlawn-high-school-grand-reunion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120828T170000 DTEND:20120830T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120827T153050 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T153050 UID:6678@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Special Equestrians Training Sessions DESCRIPTION:Special Equestrians is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. No experience with horses is necessary. Volunteers must be 14 or older and attend one of the upcoming training sessions at Special Equestrians' facility at Indian Springs School. To reserve a spot at the training session or for more information, email volunteer@specialequest.org, call 987-9462 or visit www.specialequest.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/08/special-equestrians-training-sessions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120625T111754 LAST-MODIFIED:20120625T111843 UID:6393@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Taste for Victory DESCRIPTION: By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Jeremy Downey is no stranger to competition. He played on the 1992 University of Alabama national championship football team, though he admits he wasn't one of the standout players. He said his time on the team did prepare him for the pressures of his job today. Jeremy is owner and chef of Bistro V in Vestavia Hills, along with business partner Emily Tuttle. Jeremy will be one of four competitors in this year's Iron City Chef set for July 21 at Jefferson State Community College. The newcomer to this year's Vestavia Rotary Club fundraiser hopes the competitive skills he learned on the field as well as his background will give him a leg up in the contest. The Bayou LaBatre native said there is a lot of competition when it comes to fine dining in Birmingham, but he hopes Bistro V can stand out in the downtown strip of Vestavia Hills near City Hall, where many eateries are geared to casual, express dining. "We're trying to make this a good place for Vestavia," Jeremy said. "It's casual upscale dining. We have fresh seasonal food, which you used to have to go downtown to get. “This is a place you can wear your jeans and T-shirt – just please wear shoes – or you can dress up. It's open for all." Bistro V originally opened seven years ago under the name City Diner. The late Jennifer Claborn was the owner then, and Jeremy had recently moved to Birmingham with his wife to be the chef there. The couple now have two children. After Jennifer's death, the restaurant closed. It reopened two years ago under the ownership of Jeremy and Emily. "We gave it a facelift," Jeremy said of the interior. "We worked in more seasonal foods, fresh vegetables, seafood." Seafood is a staple at Bistro V and in Jeremy's family. With Snapper Grabbers next door to the bistro, you can bet the fish is fresh at the restaurant. Jeremy said they get all their seafood from Snapper Grabbers, which brings in fresh seafood from the Gulf. Jeremy serves a fish of the day as well as a risotto of the day. "I sometimes wake up in the morning thinking about what the fish of the day will be," he said. "I love it that much. Then a kid or two jumps on my head." Growing up in the coastal village of Bayou LaBatre, Jeremy knows his seafood. He said his family often had crawfish boils, and it's the food he grew up eating that he craves most. While he learned lots from his father, who was the cook in his family, he also learned while working in college. Jeremy doesn't have a degree in cooking, but he has lots of experience. He said it started with Alabama football. "There's a lot of pressure in a restaurant," he said. "Then I think about football. It took a lot of discipline. We practiced three times a day in the heat. “I try to think about those days when I'm in the kitchen, and we're slammed." While in Tuscaloosa, he worked at several restaurants. From those experiences, the English major learned his passion wasn't so much words but food. He moved to California and worked for a few five-star restaurants there and then went on to Washington, D.C., where he worked at famous restaurants like Vidalia's and Zaytinya. "That was a Middle Eastern restaurant," Jeremy said of the latter. "It seats 400, so when it's really busy here, I look back at that and think, OK, this isn't that bad." Bistro V seats about 65 and is open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for brunch.     Iron City Chef Sell-out crowds for the past three Iron City Chef Cook-Offs enjoyed gourmet dishes prepared by the chefs and students at the Jefferson State Culinary and Hospitality Institute, a festive atmosphere and a silent auction featuring fine art and other major items. An ample wine tasting, featured by Western Supermarkets, is a favorite event of the evening. When: July 21, 6 p.m. Where: Jefferson State Culinary and Hospitality Institute Shelby Campus off Valleydale Road by Spain Park High School Participants: In addition to Bistro V's Jeremy Downey, also competing are Angela Schmidt with Chef U, Cliff Holt with Little Savannah and Haller Magee with Satterfield’s. Each of the four chefs will prepare an entree and dessert of their choice for about 300 dinner guests, who will vote on their two favorites to meet in the finals. Proceeds benefit the local Rotary Club District Disaster Relief Fund, the Vestavia Hills math and debate teams and Rotary International’s End Polio Now and Clean Water for the World projects. Tickets: $55 each. Buy them at www.rotarytoast.org or through a member of the Vestavia Rotary Club or Vestavia Hills debate or math team.   Francisca's Paella   Ingredients: 1 link chorizo 6 mussels 4 shrimp 1 fish filet, quartered 1 cup cooked rice with saffron threads (save stock) 1 T. corn 1 T. sweet peppers Chopped garlic and shallots Salt and pepper White wine   Directions: Sauté garlic and shallots, adding chorizo, mussels, shrimp, shrimp and fish. Add saffron stock and a splash of white wine. Then add corn, peppers and fresh herbs. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, covered. Season with fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls over rice and garnish with green onions.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/06/a-taste-for-victory/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120625T105241 LAST-MODIFIED:20120625T113711 UID:6380@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bang-Up Ideas for the Fourth DESCRIPTION:By Morgan Hart Journal Intern The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation will host the first event in its 31st annual “I Love America” Summer Celebration Series July 3. The community is invited to celebrate the Fourth of July event at Wald Park on U.S. 31. Those who attend are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, family members and friends to take part in activities, music and movies in the park. No pets will be allowed on the field. Admission is free to all events. The celebration will open with free swimming from 6-7:30 p.m. and children’s activities provided by Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church from 6-8 p.m. The Shades Mountain Baptist Church Orchestra will present “Pops in the Park,” a concert of patriotic and pops favorites for the entire family, beginning at 7 p.m. A movie showing of the family film “Rio” will begin at approximately 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the celebration will be July 13 at Wald Park. The second event of the “I Love America” series is Aug. 10 at Wald Park with free swimming from 6-7:30 p.m. and children’s activities provided by First Baptist Church of Birmingham from 6-8 p.m. Music by the Odd Quad will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the Vestavia Hills High School band at 7 p.m. The family film “The Muppets” will be presented at approximately 8 p.m. For more information, call 823-5011. Additional area events celebrating the Fourth of July include: Chelsea Big Kaboom July 3, 8 p.m. Chelsea Park The city of Chelsea will hold its sixth annual Big Kaboom Fireworks Celebration. The event will feature entertainment by local musical artists and fireworks at the Chelsea Park Subdivision and Chelsea Water Tower. For more information, visit www.cityofchelsea.com or call 678-8455. Birmingham Thunder on the Mountain July 4, 9 p.m. Vulcan Park and Museum Thunder on the Mountain will once again illuminate the skies above Vulcan. Free to the public, this year’s show will last about 20 minutes and include a variety of firework shells that will brighten the sky with new colors and patterns. The show will be choreographed to a musical soundtrack featuring a mix of patriotic favorites and popular musical performances. Prime viewing locations include Five Points South, Homewood, Vestavia, Mountain Brook and the UAB campus. Organizers are advising spectators to stake out a viewing point well in advance of the 9 p.m. show. For more information, visit www.visitvulcan.com. Homewood Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 5:30 p.m. Downtown Homewood The city of Homewood and the Homewood Parks and Recreation Board will celebrate the Fourth of July in downtown Homewood. The streets will be closed to vehicles. The event opens at 5:30 p.m. and will include inflatables, rides, a DJ and interactive activities. Downtown Homewood is a great place to view the Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show at Vulcan Park. Activities end at the beginning of the fireworks show. Proceeds will benefit the H.E.A.T. program at Homewood Parks and Recreation and other community organizations. H.E.A.T. provides recreational opportunities for Homewood sixth-eighth graders. For more information, email rusty.holley@homewoodal.org. Birmingham July 4 Concert July 4, 7:30 p.m. UAB Bartow Area Lawn The free Fourth of July concert presented by the UAB Summer Band will return this Fourth. Bring lawn chairs and picnics to enjoy the musical performance, then watch the fireworks from Red Mountain. The hour-long concert will feature patriotic audience sing-a-long medleys, pops and traditional band music. Restrooms and rain cover are available at Bartow Arena. Birmingham Fourth at the Zoo, Red River Hogs Birthday Celebration July 2-4, All day; July 4, 1:30 p.m. Birmingham Zoo The Birmingham Zoo will celebrate not only the nation’s birthday this Fourth of July, but also three of its special residents. There will be a birthday celebration for the zoo’s three Red River Hogs on July 4 at 1:30 p.m. Star, Spangle and Banner are sisters who were born on July 4, 2006. Learn about Red River Hogs during an educational keeper chat and see Star, Spangle and Banner receive patriotic enrichment birthday gifts. Enjoy all the Zoo has to offer during the holiday, such as exploring the zoo’s newest exhibit, Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter, cooling off in the Foam Zone and experiencing an up-close and personal look at the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show. In honor of our nation’s birthday, all active and retired military and their dependents get free admission to the zoo on July 2, 3 and 4 with valid military identification. Montevallo America’s 236th Birthday July 4, 11 a.m. American Village Celebrate Independence Day at the American Village July 4. Gates open at 11 a.m. with events scheduled to begin at noon and continue through evening fireworks. Admission is $5 but free for ages 4 and younger, active military personnel and veterans. Homewood OLS July 4th Celebration July 4, 10 a.m. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Alabama’s longest running barbecue festival will celebrate 63 years in Birmingham July 4 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival will feature 5,000 pounds of slow-cooked barbecue, music and karaoke entertainment as well as games. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day for a chance at a $10,000 grand prize. A popular feature of the fest is the Trash ‘n’ Treasure rummage sale in the gymnasium. Among the thousands of items filling the gym are vintage toys, housewares, jewelry, electronics, clothing and shoes for men, women and children. There will also be a huge tent filled with furniture. The first 300 bargain hunters who donate $5.00 for an early bird ticket will be admitted at 8 a.m. Otherwise, shoppers can enter for free at 9: a.m. Like ‘OLS Trash and Treasure’ on Facebook for updates. Harpersville Music and Fireworks in the Vineyards  July 4, 6 p.m. Morgan Creek Vineyards and Winery Morgan Creek in Harpersville will host Music and Fireworks in the Vineyards July 4 from 6-9:30 p.m. Entertainment featuring music by Tekneek will kick off the night with food served by Full Moon Bar-B-Que. Tours and wine tasting will be available, but the event is family-friendly. The celebration will end with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/06/bang-up-ideas-for-the-fourth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120624T164500 DTEND:20120624T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120618T092908 LAST-MODIFIED:20120618T093000 UID:6371@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Patriotic Celebration DESCRIPTION:Brookwood Baptist Church is having special guest speaker Jeff Struecker (http://www.jeffstruecker.com/) come the church as part of a patriotic celebration. Jeff is a decorated Army Ranger and he is featured in the book and movie, "Black Hawk Down." Activities during the celebration include: 4:45 Crafts and Decoration of Vehicles in preparation for a patriotic parade for the whole family! 5:45 Patriotic Parade 6:00 Special Guest Speaker Jeff Struecker 6:30 Ice Cream on the Lawn LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/06/patriotic-parade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120222T095622 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T095832 UID:5770@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Feb. 9, 2012 DESCRIPTION: Open publication - Free publishing - More events LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/02/feb-23-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120202T170000 DTEND:20120202T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20120130T111814 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T111814 UID:5627@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Prince of Peace School to Host 3rd Annual POPapalooza DESCRIPTION:Let Prince of Peace students rock you and your mind in this one-of-a-kind, non-traditional open house.  On the night of Feb. 2, doors will open promptly at 5 p.m. to permit entrance into the “POP Rocks” themed event.  Adoring school-aged fans and their families are invited to dine in the Hard Rock Café Hoover with live performances from K-8 rockers.  At this event, you will experience the spirit of Prince of Peace School and its tangible focus on crossing creative flair with an intense academic curriculum. After dinner, your head will be spinning with all that you can actually be an active part of:  Learn to dance the Charleston, make quarters vanish in the science lab, tour a Live Hall of Presidents and learn “What Presidents Rocked To,” take home your own 24 math puzzler cd style, create guitar art while learning its history, be mesmerized by Shakespeare’s School of Rock, play “Rockity, Rock, Rock, Rock” while learning about the geological rock cycle – and these are just the tip of the iceberg.  Why stay at home, when there is a free, awesome experience happening just down the street?  Don’t wait too long to get out and about as the venue closes at 7:30 and won’t return until next year.   LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2012/01/prince-of-peace-school-to-host-3rd-annual-popapalooza/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111214T190000 DTEND:20111214T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111121T140442 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T140442 UID:5325@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: "It's a Wonderful Life" DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series continues with the 1946 version of "It's a Wonderful Life." This Christmas classic tells the tale of an angel who helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing him what life would be like if he did not exist. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and children under age 12. Free parking is available in Central Parking lots around the theatre. LOCATION:1817 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/alabama-theatre-holiday-film-series-its-a-wonderful-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111215 DTEND:20111216 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T161559 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T161559 UID:5321@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: "Elf" DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series continues on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. with "Elf." Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and children under 12.  Free parking is available in Central Parking lots around the theatre. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/alabama-theatre-holiday-film-series-elf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111213T190000 DTEND:20111213T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T160711 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T160748 UID:5315@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: "A Christmas Carol" DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series continues on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. with "A Christmas Carol." Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and children under 12.  Free parking is available in Central Parking lots around the theatre. LOCATION:1817 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/alabama-theatre-holiday-film-festival-a-christmas-carol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111212T070000 DTEND:20111212T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T160340 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T160502 UID:5310@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: "Home Alone" DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Theatre Holiday Film continues on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. with "Home Alone." Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and children under 12.  Free parking is available in Central Parking lots around the theatre. LOCATION:1817 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/alabama-theatre-holiday-film-series-home-alone/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111211T140000 DTEND:20111211T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T155914 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T160437 UID:5307@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series: Miracle on 34th Street DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Theatre Holiday Film series kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. with the 1947 version of "Miracle on 34th Street." Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and children under 12.  Free parking is available in Central Parking lots around the theatre. LOCATION:1817 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/alabama-theatre-holiday-film-series-miracle-on-34th-street/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111216T180000 DTEND:20111217T090000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T155227 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T155227 UID:5305@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Snowed-In Sleepover DESCRIPTION:The McWane Center's Snowed-In Sleepover will take place on Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. Tickets are $35 for children and $20 for adults. Members receive $5 off their ticket price. Guests will spend the night ice fishing, sledding and even having a snowball fight in the Winter Wonderland exhibit. Sleepover includes Santa vs. the Snowman in IMAX®, dinner, snacks, breakfast and snowy science activities. Reservations are required. Please call 205-714-8414 to make a reservation. LOCATION:200 19th Street North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/snowed-in-sleepover/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111218T163000 DTEND:20111218T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T154719 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T154719 UID:5303@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Polar Express Pajama Party DESCRIPTION:The McWane Center is hosting its annual Polar Express Pajama Parties on Dec. 4, 10 and 18. The parties will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. either before or after the showing of "The Polar Express" movie at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $10 for children. Members get $1 off admission prices. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Guests have the opportunity to visit with Santa. Guests are asked to bring their own camera for photographs with Santa. Special treats will be given to all children who wear their pajamas. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchase online at mcwane.org or by calling 205.714.8414 LOCATION:200 19th Street North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/polar-express-pajama-party-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111210T163000 DTEND:20111210T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T154556 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T154556 UID:5301@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Polar Express Pajama Party DESCRIPTION:The McWane Center is hosting its annual Polar Express Pajama Parties on Dec. 4, 10 and 18. The parties will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. either before or after the showing of "The Polar Express" movie at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $10 for children. Members get $1 off admission prices. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Guests have the opportunity to visit with Santa. Guests are asked to bring their own camera for photographs with Santa. Special treats will be given to all children who wear their pajamas. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchase online at mcwane.org or by calling 205.714.8414 LOCATION:200 19th Street North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/polar-express-pajama-party-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111204T163000 DTEND:20111204T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T154425 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T154425 UID:5299@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Polar Express Pajama Party DESCRIPTION:The McWane Center is hosting its annual Polar Express Pajama Parties on Dec. 4, 10 and 18. The parties will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. either before or after the showing of "The Polar Express" movie at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $10 for children. Members get $1 off admission prices. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Guests have the opportunity to visit with Santa. Guests are asked to bring their own camera for photographs with Santa. Special treats will be given to all children who wear their pajamas. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchase online at mcwane.org or by calling 205.714.8414 LOCATION:200 19th Street South, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/polar-express-pajama-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111125 DTEND:20120109 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T153714 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T153714 UID:5295@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Snow is in the forecast at McWane Science Center this year with the return of the Winter Wonderland exhibit, Nov. 25 through Jan. 8. This magical holiday experience gives families a chance to learn about the science of the season together as they play in the snow, go ice fishing, and watch toy trains zip around the tracks. Winter Wonderland offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy together. Inside the snow room, children can make snow angels, build snow castles and more. Children can catch fish through the ice in the ice fishing area. Guests can even sled down the giant slide between the third and second floors in the museum or try the zip line. Families also have a chance to see toy trains of every shape and size zipping around the tracks in the Magic of Model Trains area. This year children will be able to become conductors at one of the new stations and also see several new additions to the train sets. LOCATION:200 19th Street North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/winter-wonderland-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111217 DTEND:20111218 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T153253 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T153253 UID:5293@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Zoo will host three Breakfasts with Santa on Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Breakfast times are 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa takes place in the Zoo’s Kudzoo Cafe, featuring a delicious breakfast, animal encounters and a visit from Ole Saint Nick. All children will receive a special treat. Call 205.879.0409 to make your reservation. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 3223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/breakfast-with-santa-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111210T080000 DTEND:20111210T114500 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T153149 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T153149 UID:5291@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Zoo will host three Breakfasts with Santa on Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Breakfast times are 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa takes place in the Zoo’s Kudzoo Cafe, featuring a delicious breakfast, animal encounters and a visit from Ole Saint Nick. All children will receive a special treat. Call 205.879.0409 to make your reservation. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/breakfast-with-santa-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111203T080000 DTEND:20111203T114500 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T153027 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T153027 UID:5246@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Zoo will host three Breakfasts with Santa on Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Breakfast times are 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa takes place in the Zoo’s Kudzoo Cafe, featuring a delicious breakfast, animal encounters and a visit from Ole Saint Nick. All children will receive a special treat. Call 205.879.0409 to make your reservation. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/breakfast-with-santa-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111226T170000 DTEND:20111231T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T152554 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T152554 UID:5286@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ZooLight Safari DESCRIPTION:Wells Fargo will present the annual ZooLight Safari at The Birmingham Zoo December 9-11, 16-23, 26-31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $8, Ride Tickets are $3.50 and Unlimited Attraction Wristbands are $10.  All prices include tax. Zoo members are admitted for free. Attractions include visits with Santa (until Dec. 23) and synchronized light shows to popular holiday tunes. Attendees can experience the holiday train ride, the carousel, story time, animal demos and hayrides. The Santa Rollers will perform and the Children's Zoo barn will be open every night. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. every night of ZooLight Safari and reopen at 5 p.m. Animal exhibits will be closed during ZooLight Safari. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/zoolight-safari-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111216T170000 DTEND:20111223T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T152421 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T152421 UID:5284@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ZooLight Safari DESCRIPTION:Wells Fargo will present the annual ZooLight Safari at The Birmingham Zoo December 9-11, 16-23, 26-31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $8, Ride Tickets are $3.50 and Unlimited Attraction Wristbands are $10.  All prices include tax. Zoo members are admitted for free. Attractions include visits with Santa (until Dec. 23) and synchronized light shows to popular holiday tunes. Attendees can experience the holiday train ride, the carousel, story time, animal demos and hayrides. The Santa Rollers will perform and the Children's Zoo barn will be open every night. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. every night of ZooLight Safari and reopen at 5 p.m. Animal exhibits will be closed during ZooLight Safari. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/zoolight-safari-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111209T170000 DTEND:20111211T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T152144 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T152247 UID:5279@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ZooLight Safari DESCRIPTION:Wells Fargo will present the annual ZooLight Safari at The Birmingham Zoo December 9-11, 16-23, 26-31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $8, Ride Tickets are $3.50 and Unlimited Attraction Wristbands are $10.  All prices include tax. Zoo members are admitted for free. Attractions include visits with Santa (until Dec. 23) and synchronized light shows to popular holiday tunes. Attendees can experience the holiday train ride, the carousel, story time, animal demos and hayrides. The Santa Rollers will perform and the Children's Zoo barn will be open every night. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. every night of ZooLight Safari and reopen at 5 p.m. Animal exhibits will be closed during ZooLight Safari. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/zoolight-safari/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111211T130000 DTEND:20111211T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T151145 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T151145 UID:5277@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Oneonta Foundation Home Tour DESCRIPTION:The Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources will host its fourth annual Holiday Home Tour Dec. 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at each tour stop. For more information and a tour map, visit www.bloutnoneontachamber.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/oneonta-foundation-home-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111201T160000 DTEND:20111201T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T150846 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T150846 UID:5274@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:MBAA Holiday Show and Sale DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Brook Art Association will host the fourth annual MBAA Holiday Show and Sale Dec. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event at Park Lane in English Village will be catered by Kathy G. A percentage of sales will benefit Magic Moments, a nonprofit organization that fulfills the non-medical wishes of children, specifically those with life-threatening or life-altering medical conditions that substantially limit one or more major life activities. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel and graphite art work will be for sale. Participating artists will be: Kelley Alford, Anita Bice, Adelaide Booth, Lynn Briggs, Joyce Byrd, Pat Carroll, Suzanne Chenoweth, Oana Crasi, Sara Crook, Laura Cunningham, Joan Curtis, Michael Davis, Suzanne Dickinson, Gene Engle, Don Estes, Darcy Glenn, Shea Goodwin, Jan Grant, Irva Hayward, Mary Jean Henke, Beth Henry, Martee Hewitt, Mary Elizabeth Ingram, Tora Johnson, Charlotte Kelley, Waltraud Lawaczeck, Gayle Leitman, Cecily Lowe, Hazel Marler, Charlotte McDavid, Glenn McWaters, Carolyn Mitchell, Bob Moody, Elizabeth Nettles, Diane Gibson Newsome, Patricia Papapietro, Amy Peterson, Cathy Phares, Jackie Pierce, Kathleen Pilleteri, Janice Piper, Anne Proctor, Janet Sanders, John Shadrick, Pam Till, Janet Tillery, Mary Weir, Sue Taylor White, Lynne Whittington, Robine Wright and Etta Yeary. For more information about MBAA, visit www.mbartassociation.org. LOCATION:2117 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/mbaa-holiday-show-and-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111204T140000 DTEND:20111204T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T150606 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T150606 UID:5271@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Southern Tales: Songs, Stories and Sing-A-Longs DESCRIPTION:Birmingham residents Dolores Hydock and Bobby Horton will entertain at Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ third annual “Southern Tales: Songs, Stories and Sing-A-Longs” Dec. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. “Jingle All the Way” will be a jolly collection of stories, songs and sing-a-longs to welcome the holiday season. Hydock, an actress and story performer, joins the event for the third year. She has released seven award-winning storytelling albums and is a founding member of Birmingham’s Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts. Horton, who is performing for the first time at the event, has been a part of Birmingham’s Three on a String for the last 35 years. He has produced and performed music for 13 Ken Burns documentaries, including “The Civil War” and “Baseball.” Horton is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities on music from the Civil War period. The event will be held in the Linn Henley Lecture Hall. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.bbgardens.org/southerntales. LOCATION:2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/southern-tales-songs-stories-and-sing-a-longs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111119T150000 DTEND:20111119T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T150213 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T150213 UID:5269@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:AYSO Opens Second Season DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra will begin its second season with a fall concert Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. in the Jemison Concert Hall of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12, can be purchased at www.alabamasymphony.org. Fawzi Haimor is the ASYO music director and conductor. The Nov. 19 program will include Mussorgsky’s "Night on Bald Mountain," Bizet’s Carmen "Suite No. 1," and Tchaikovsky’s complete Symphony No. 5. Other highlights of the 2011-12 ASYO season include a repeat engagement of free holiday pops concerts at the Riverchase Galleria Dec. 11, sponsored by Jim Wilson and Associates, and a side-by-side concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra at Samford University’s Wright Center Jan. 20. The ASYO is a full youth orchestra operated by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. The group, open to students ages 12 to 22 who play an orchestral instrument, currently consists of 70 young musicians from 25 Alabama cities and 24 schools. LOCATION:1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/ayso-opens-second-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120T143000 DTEND:20111120T163000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T145920 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T145920 UID:5266@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Chamber Music Society Concert DESCRIPTION:Vestavia resident Yakov Kasman, internationally recognized pianist, and his daughter Aleksandra Kasman will perform with the New York Chamber Soloists Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. in Brock Hall at Samford University. The concert will be presented by the Birmingham Chamber Music Society. Kasman is artist in residence and professor of music at UAB. He and his daughter will perform "Carnival of the Animals." For tickets, contact the Alys Stephens Center Box Office at 975-2787. Single tickets are $25; college students with IDs are $10. All other students are admitted free. Season tickets for three BCMS concerts are $67.50. Visit bcmsal.org for more information. LOCATION:800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, United States, 35229 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/birmingham-chamber-music-society-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120T150000 DTEND:20111120T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T145646 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T145646 UID:5262@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Civic Chorale presents "Messiah" DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Civic Chorale will present its 64th annual performance of Handel’s "Messiah" with soloists and orchestra Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover. The chorus includes approximately 100 people from churches in the Birmingham area and throughout the state. LOCATION:1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Hoover, United States, 35244 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/civic-chorale-presents-messiah/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111208T100000 DTEND:20111208T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T145500 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T145501 UID:5259@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Legacy League Christmas Home Tour DESCRIPTION:The Legacy League, formerly known as the Samford University Auxiliary, will present its first Christmas Home Tour Dec. 8. Four homes in Mountain Brook, Homewood and Vestavia Hills will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at the Samford president’s home. Proceeds benefit the Samford University Legacy Scholarship, one of 19 named scholarships established by the league to support its vision of making a difference in the lives of students through scholarships. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the first home visited. Tickets may be purchased online through Dec. 6. For tickets and tour details, visit www.samford.edu/legacyleague. For more information, call 726-2247 or email ssmith12@samford.edu. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/legacy-league-christmas-home-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111207T100000 DTEND:20111207T133000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T145233 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T145233 UID:5254@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Salvation Army Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:The Greater Birmingham Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will host a fundraiser Dec. 7 at the Vestavia Country Club. Entertainment will be provided by storyteller Dolores Hydock. She is a touring artist for the Alabama State Council on the arts, a speaker with the Alabama Humanities Foundation and a member of the Southern Order of Storytellers. The event also includes a jewelry sale, bake sale, pecan sale and many craft items to purchase. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 10 a.m.; lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. All proceeds support programs of the Greater Birmingham Salvation Army. LOCATION:400 Beaumont Drive, Birmingham, United States, 35216 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/salvation-army-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111211T180000 DTEND:20111211T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T145012 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T145012 UID:5249@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tidings of Joy DESCRIPTION:Shades Mountain Baptist also will present Tidings of Joy Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The Shades Orchestra will present musical sounds of the season. Admission is free. For more information, call 822-1670 or visit www.shades.org. LOCATION:2017 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/tidings-of-joy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111204T140000 DTEND:20111204T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T144827 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T144827 UID:5243@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Christmas by Candlelight: Glory in the Highest DESCRIPTION:Shades Mountain Baptist Church will host Christmas by Candlelight: Glory in the Highest on Dec. 4 at 2 and 6 p.m. The annual holiday musical spectacle includes vocals, instruments, ballet, modern dance, percussion, arrays of lights and more. Worship Pastor Michael Adler will direct a cast of hundreds of participants. Doors open one hour before each performance. Admission is free. For more information, call 822-1670 or visit www.shades.org LOCATION:2017 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/christmas-by-candlelight-glory-in-the-highest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111127T180000 DTEND:20111127T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T144156 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T144156 UID:5236@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Trinity United Methodist Church Advent Service DESCRIPTION:Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood will observe the beginning of the Advent season Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. with a worship service of Hanging of the Green and a program of sacred music led by Trinity’s Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. Also featured will be guest artist Dr. Won Cho, bass soloist and UAB music faculty member. The service, Trinity’s principal music program of the holiday season, will include scripture, prayers and liturgy. The choir and orchestra will present anthems of the season, including works by Dan Goeller, Craig Courtney, Heather Sorenson and Joseph Martin. Conductors are R. Scott Robertson, Trinity’s director of music; Jodi Haskins, associate music director; and handbell director Dan Hermany. The organist will be Debby Holmes. Also featured will be Trinity musical ensembles Praise Alliance, Seeds of Faith and the William A. Gardner Handbell Choir. There is no admission, and the public is invited. A nursery and free valet parking will be provided. Trinity is at 1400 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. LOCATION:1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, United States, 35209 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/trinity-united-methodist-church-advent-service/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111116 DTEND:20111120 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T143949 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T143949 UID:5232@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Market DESCRIPTION:The Junior League of Birmingham will host The Market, one of its largest fundraisers, Nov. 16-19 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The Market includes merchants from Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina and Virginia. Proceeds benefit the JLB's mission to support the community by improving the lives of women and children. This year's market kicks off with a Sneak Peek Party Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event includes a jewelry showing from "Days of Our Lives" star Kristian Alfonsa. She will greet shoppers at The Market Nov. 18 from noon to 9 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each day of The Market will feature an Author's Corner with an author signing copies of his or her book. Florist John Grady Burns from Atlanta will headline the Sneak Peek Party while autographing his books, "Personally Yours -- Flowers for Weddings, Parties and Events” and “Evergreen -- Decorating with Colours of the Season," and conducting flower demonstrations where a $6,000 Bromberg’s diamond will be given away. On Nov. 17, the Market and Muffins event is an opportunity to dine on brunch fare such as Millie Ray’s orange rolls while listening to the sounds of the Alabama School of Fine Arts Orchestra Ensemble. This is a stroller-free event that starts at 9 a.m. Featured author Laurie Parker will have copies of her book, "Garden Alphabet,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rebecca Lang will be at The Market Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with her book, "Quick-Fix Southern Cookbook." Featured authors on Nov. 19 will be Brooke Parkhurst and James Briscione with their book, "Just Married & Cooking." Tickets to the market are $36 for the Sneak Peek Party and $24 for Market and Muffins. General admission tickets are $12, and a three-day pass is $24. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.jblonline.com. LOCATION:3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, United States, 35243 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/the-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120T180000 DTEND:20111120T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T143618 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T143618 UID:5229@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Service DESCRIPTION:The churches of Homewood will celebrate their annual community Thanksgiving worship service at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Dr. Dave Bamhart, associate pastor at Trinity United Methodist, will give the Thanksgiving message. Combined adult choirs from Dawson and Trinity and a brass ensemble featuring musicians from both churches will provide seasonal music. Other participating churches are All Saints’ Episcopal, Bethel AME, Edgewood Presbyterian, Friendship Baptist, Homewood Cumberland Presbyterian, Oakmont United Methodist, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic, Second Presbyterian, Shades Valley Lutheran and Union Missionary Baptist. Dawson, the host church, is at 1114 Oxmoor Road. Dr. Gary Fenton is senior pastor. LOCATION:1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, United States, 35209 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/community-thanksgiving-service/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111119T090000 DTEND:20111119T120000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T143313 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T143313 UID:5226@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hope for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:A free “Hope for the Holidays” program will be Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. A light breakfast buffet will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The program is designed to help those who have lost loved ones find comfort during the holiday season. All who have recently lost a loved one or continue to grieve a prior loss are welcome. Those who attend also are invited to bring a small photo of their loved one for the Remembrance Ceremony. Keynote speaker Steve Sweatt will share practical ways to prepare for and cope with the holidays – not just from Thanksgiving through New Year’s but on all the special days of the year. Sweatt has led “Hope for the Holidays” programs for many organizations. He is a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist and serves as clinical and agency director at Community Grief Support Service. The Samford University adjunct professor of counseling received the 2011 Outstanding Counseling Alum of the Year award from the University of Montevallo. For more information, visit www.communitygriefsupport.org. Although there is no charge, seating is limited. To register, call 870-8667 or email communitygriefsu@bellsouth.net. LOCATION:1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, United States, 35209 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/hope-for-the-holidays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111218T063000 DTEND:20111218T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T143042 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T143042 UID:5222@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Briarwood Community Christmas Festival DESCRIPTION:Briarwood Presbyterian Church will present the 23rd annual Community Christmas Festival Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The 120-voice adult choir will be joined by the Briarwood Ballet and the Alabama Philharmonic Orchestra in a musical celebration of the Christmas story. This year’s program, "Sing We Now of Christmas," will include favorites such as “I Saw Three Ships,” “Ave Maria,” “Ten Thousand Joys,” the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah and much more. There is no admission charge. Briarwood is at the intersection of Acton Road and I-459. For a full calendar of events, visit briarwood.org/advent. LOCATION:2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, United States, 35243 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/briarwood-community-christmas-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111207T184500 DTEND:20111209T204500 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T142721 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T142721 UID:5220@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Briarwood Walk Through Nativity DESCRIPTION:Briarwood Presbyterian Church invites the public to several holiday events, including its Walk Through Nativity. The congregation will stage the Walk Through Nativity Dec. 7-9 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. on the church grounds. More than 850 church members participate in this three-night event featuring 13 Christmas scenes, including a camel and other live animals. The event also features a children’s petting zoo and refreshments are also offered. It’s an easy walk for the entire family, including children in strollers. There is no admission charge. Briarwood is at the intersection of Acton Road and I-459. For a full calendar of events, visit briarwood.org/advent. LOCATION:2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, United States, 35243 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/briarwood-walk-through-nativity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111209T113000 DTEND:20111209T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T142334 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T142334 UID:5217@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary Community Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The annual Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary's Community Awards Luncheon will be Dec. 9 at The Club. The event includes lunch followed by a presentation of five awards to recipients who have made a difference in the community and state and in the lives of others. The Olivia Bearden Award will be given to Mason, known as the "Tornado Dog." After being swept up by one of the April 27 tornados, Mason crawled back to his family on two broken front legs. Mason's award will be presented by Dr. Charles Lamb, the veterinarian who treated and took care of Mason after his injuries. The Marion Broadnax Award will be given to Dr. Rhonda Parker. She is the founder of AVRAL, Alabama Voters for Responsible Animal Legislation, a key group in supporting the anti-gassing bill that was passed in March. State Rep. Steve McMillian will present Parker’s award. The Abe Krawcheck Award will be given to Jodi Turner-Bloch, veterinarian at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, for her dedication. Tim Hightower, GBHS supporter and executive board member, will present the award. The John Herbert Phillips Award recipient is 17-year old Madalyn Clark, who has cared for a thin, sick and neglected horse named Ginger. After months of patience, love and care, Madalyn and Ginger rode in the 4-H Horse Show, where they won a blue ribbon Clark's award will be presented by Mindy Gilbert, the Alabama director for the Humane Society of the United States. The Mayor George G. Siebels award will be given to the staff and volunteers of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society who work tirelessly for abandoned, abused and homeless pets and who educate the community about responsible pet ownership. The award will be presented by Donna McCain O'Brien, GBHSA member and GBHS supporter. Tickets to the luncheon are $35. For more information, visit www.GBHS.org. For reservations, call Martha George at 870-8507. LOCATION:1 Robert S Smith Drive, Birmingham, United States, 35209 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/greater-birmingham-humane-society-auxiliary-community-awards-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111117T174500 DTEND:20111117T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111116T141832 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T141832 UID:5212@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Urban Ministry Advent of Hope Banquet DESCRIPTION:Urban Ministry Inc. will host the Advent of Hope banquet, an annual celebration of the ministry's work, Nov. 17 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Urban Ministry is celebrating 35 years of serving the Birmingham area. This year’s event will feature dinner by Chef Charlie Gagne and entertainment by Lonnie Parsons, recently named “Best Local Actor” in Birmingham Magazine’s “Best of Birmingham” issue. A silent auction will begin at 5:45 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. The evening will also include updates on Urban Ministry programs, including Community Gardens, Urban Kids, the Community Kitchen and the Joe Rush Center for Urban Mission. Other Urban Ministry programs include Beeson Senior Services, emergency services, food and utility assistance, homelessness prevention, prison ministry and the Urban Kids after-school program and summer day camp. Visit urban-ministry.org for details. Tickets are $125; table sponsorships are $1,000. To reserve tickets, call 781-0517 or email melissa@urban-ministry.org. LOCATION:2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, United States, 35216 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/urban-ministry-advent-of-hope-banquet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111101T131844 LAST-MODIFIED:20111101T131913 UID:5153@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tribble: Take Two DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5154" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Tribble Reese of Mountain Brook is the star of season 2 of "Sweet Home Alabama." To start, 22 girls - 11 from the city and 11 from the country - are competing for Tribble's affections."][/caption] By Laura McAlister  Journal Editor  Tribble Reese may have missed his chance for love on the first season of CMT's "Sweet Home Alabama," but the network has given him another chance. Actually, it's more like 22 chances. Mountain Brook's Tribble is the star of the second season of the reality dating show that pits contestants from the country and the city against each other. Last season, Tribble was a contestant vying for the heart of Southern belle Devin Grissom. He made it to the final two, but in the end she picked the country boy, Adam Moyer, over Tribble, the Clemson quarterback and Atlanta bartender. "That was really tough, because I did have a connection with her," Tribble said of Devin. "We had really good chemistry, and I thought there was no way I wasn't going to walk away with her. In the end she said I was a great guy, but ... it was a complete shock." Perhaps even more shocking to Tribble and his family was that CMT came back and offered him the leading role in season two of "Sweet Home." In fact, Tribble almost didn't appear in season one of the reality show, which takes place in the charming coastal city of Fairhope. His mother, Diane, a former Spanish teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High, said Tribble was skeptical it might be like some of the other reality shows out there. "He made sure before he went into this that it wasn't going to be raunchy," she said. "I guess it's a little more upscale than some. It really has been just a great experience. “We do watch with our hands over our faces sometimes, but we keep our fingers open so we can still see." After dodging phone calls from the show for several days, Tribble decided to join the 20 contestants for season one. Devin's dad was unsure of handsome and polished Tribble, but the Mountain Brook High graduate showed that he was really just a mama's boy and Southern gentleman when he brought Diane to meet Devin and her mom on one of the final episodes of season one. Tribble added that season two will show he's not the stereotypical jock. "I'm not a typical jock, and I think you'll definitely see that next season," he said. “They'll get to see the real Tribble Reese." Diane, as well as Tribble's dad Herb, may make appearances in this season, but Diane said she would be OK if her part wound up on the cutting room floor. "This is Tribble's thing, not mine," she said. "He loves it. I will say I met Devin and these girls, and I enjoyed them all immensely. They are all lovely girls." The taping of each season took about one month. During those times, Diane and Herb had little contact with their son. His cell phone was taken away, and when he and his parents did talk, they couldn't discuss the show. The taping for season two is complete, and Nov. 3 marks the third airing of the show this season. It debuted Oct. 20 and airs at 8 p.m. Thursdays on CMT. To start, there were 22 women – 11 from the country and 11 from the city. The women stayed at the same Fairhope home Tribble and the other contestants stayed in during season one, and he was in a house by himself. "This show is going to be so amazing," he said. "I'm so excited. We're back in Fairhope. If you thought there was drama last season – this is a whole new level. There's a lot more romance, a lot more drama." His family and friends in Mountain Brook are having fun watching it all unfold, too, Diane said. On Thursday nights, their Crestline home is filled with Tribble's old high school friends. They've even started a pool on Tribble’s final choice. "It's just crazy, but it's lots of fun," Diane said of the Thursday viewings. "This summer, no one knew if he'd be on the next show or not, and now they're all watching the girls and throwing out their own opinions. It's really funny." Tribble said the hardest part about being the star of the show was the elimination process. "It was funny because I was thinking that this time I know what it is like to be on the chopping block, so I thought it would be easier for me to let them down and send them home," he said. "I was completely wrong. There is nothing easy about sending someone home. “You develop connections. Letting people go was a whole lot tougher than I thought." Now Tribble is back in Atlanta, honing his hosting skills. He said the show has opened lots of opportunities and connections for him. As for whether he has any insight to share as to whether he prefers city or country girls – he's keeping quiet. But he will say his Southern roots are a part of who he is today. "I was raised with Southern values and morals," he said. "That really made me the man I am today. I didn't grow up on a farm or anything, but I take Southern values and manners seriously. “Some of the city girls were really surprised to see that I opened car doors and would pull out their chairs. I think girls deserve that."   LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/11/tribble-take-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111015T120000 DTEND:20111015T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111007T084010 LAST-MODIFIED:20111007T084010 UID:5092@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Wells Fargo Stagecoach Rides DESCRIPTION:At one time, Wells Fargo Stagecoaches covered 3,000 miles of American territory on a daily basis. Soon you’ll enjoy a rare chance to take your own ride in this symbol of frontier times. Come to this special event,  and you can climb up into the beautifully painted body and experience the sights and sounds of a real Stagecoach ride, with proud horses and an experienced driver at the reins. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/10/wells-fargo-stagecoach-rides/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111019T170000 DTEND:20111019T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111006T132603 LAST-MODIFIED:20111006T132603 UID:5090@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Murder on Music Row: A Music Industry Thriller - Stuart Dill Discussion and Book signing DESCRIPTION:Murder on Music Row leads readers through a maze of twists and turns from Nashville to New York, Los Angeles to London. In this fast-paced thriller, 23-year-old intern Judd Nix is given the opportunity of a lifetime to work with Simon Stills, the personal manager of best-selling star Ripley Graham. But when shots are fired at Ripley on the set of his new music video and Simon is gravely wounded, Judd takes matters into his own hands. As secrets unfold about an under-the-table merger agreement for Ripley’s label, Judd and his coworker Megan set off on a high-powered chase to disclose the real motive behind the shootings and spare Ripley from a second attempt. “Murder On Music Row reads like the best novel that John Grisham never wrote.” Matt Bjorke, Roughstock.com “Remember your first John Grisham? Country music veteran Dill doesn’t miss a beat in this debut high-adrenaline thriller full of twists and turns.” Library Journal, starred review “Dill…brings his insider’s expertise to his solid debut, a mystery thriller...the conclusion is stunning.” Publishers Weekly “Murder on Music Row is the best mystery written to date about how Nashville's music industry really operates.” Edward Morris, Foreword Reviews “The book seems tailor made to come alive on the silver screen…it’s a home run. Once you get to turning a few pages you’ll find yourself caught in the intrigue like the draft behind a fully-loaded 18 wheeler barreling down interstate I-65.” Dave Ross, MusicRow.com LOCATION:Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/10/murder-on-music-row-a-music-industry-thriller-stuart-dill-discussion-and-book-signing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20111004T141858 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T141858 UID:5052@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Charity Clays Event Has Shoots, Social DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5053" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Front from left: Renee Fenn, Terri Lamons, Gail Braswell and Donna Cooper. Back: Carol Drummond and Susan Stabler"][/caption] The Baptist Health Foundation will host the fourth annual Alabama Charity Clays Oct. 27-28 at Selwood Farm in Alpine. The Annie Oakley event kicks off the fundraiser at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 27. After breakfast, training and safety instructions will be followed by course shooting. Lunch will be served afterwards. The Sportsman's Social will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at Park Lane in English Village. The Alabama Charity Clays shoots will be Oct. 28, with a morning shoot starting at 7:30 a.m. and an afternoon shoot starting at 10 a.m. New this year is the chance for participants to shoot at GNATS, a radio-controlled high-speed drone. The event, which supports Breast Care at Princeton Baptist, has raised more than $250,000 for Baptist Health Systems' hospitals in the past three years. To register or for information on sponsorships, call the foundation office at 715-5431 or visit www.alabamacharityclays.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/10/charity-clays-event-has-shoots-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111007T170000 DTEND:20111007T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110926T172500 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T172500 UID:5030@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo DESCRIPTION:Join The Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo, 15 nights of trick-or-treating, rides and games. The zoo will be transformed into a destination of spooky fun. Put on your favorite family-friendly costume and have a ghoulish time as you experience haunted attractions and make your way through safe candy villages organized by local non-profit organizations and child-centered business. This year's Boo at the Zoo dates and times are Oct. 7-9, 14-16, 20, 23, 27, 30-31 from 5:00-9:00 p.m., and Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for both members and non-members. This price includes tax. The Zoo will close at 4:00 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo. Animals will not be on exhibit for Boo at the Zoo. Some attractions require ride tickets. Ride tickets are $3.50. Unlimited attraction wristbands can be purchased for only $10. Visit birminghamzoo.com/events for more information. LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/boo-at-the-zoo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111015T073000 DTEND:20111015T110000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110926T171312 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T171312 UID:5028@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Susan G. Komen 20th Annual Race for the Cure DESCRIPTION:This year's North Central Alabama Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will take place at Linn Park, marking the 20th anniversary of the annual event that raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by the Survivor Parade at 8:30 a.m. The 5K race starts at 9:00 a.m., and the one mile fun run/walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 14 and under. Chip Timing is $40 for Adults and $25 for children 14 years & under. Participants may register on-line or through the mail.  Mail-in forms are available for download and are widlely available at stores throughout north Central Alabama.  A limited number of compliemtary registrations are avialable at local area Ford Dealers. Yoplait is the event's national presenting sponsor. National sponsors include American Airlines, Ask.com, Bank of America, Ford, New Balance, Quilted Northern Ultra, RE/MAX and SELF Magazine. National Survivor Recognition Sponsor: Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (ZTA). For further information, as well as registration, visit komenncalabama.org.   LOCATION:8th Avenue North, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/susan-g-komen-20th-annual-race-for-the-cure/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111020T170000 DTEND:20111020T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110926T164240 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T164240 UID:5026@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Emmet O'Neal Library Third Thursday at Dyron's Lowcountry DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a meal at Dyron's Lowcountry on the third Thursday of the month, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Emmet O'Neal Library. Advisory services and materials will be provided for all who dine, courtesy of the library. Sue DeBrecht and Katie Moellering will be on hand to answer questions about the library and provide brief "book talks" for popular fiction. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to list books they would like to reserve. For more information, visit www.eolib.org.   LOCATION:121 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/emmet-oneal-library-third-thursday-at-dyrons-lowcountry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111015T103000 DTEND:20111015T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110926T162824 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T162824 UID:5024@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover Public Library Tenth Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest and Workshop DESCRIPTION:Channel your inner Picasso, Monet or Van Gough and turn a pumpkin into an artistic masterpiece, then display it at the library. No carving, please, just painting. All entries will receive a prize and a medal. In addition, every entry will be entered into a grand prize drawing, which will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Need help getting started on that pumpkin painting? Visit the Hoover Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 for the Pumpkin Painting Workshop. If you plan to attend the workshop, please register by Sept. 30. The event is BYOP- bring your own pumpkin. Please bring all contest pumpkins to the library by Oct. 30.   LOCATION:200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, United States, 35216 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/hoover-public-library-tenth-annual-pumpkin-painting-contest-and-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110930T183000 DTEND:20110930T203000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110926T161655 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T161656 UID:5022@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover Public Library Free Friday Flix: Rio DESCRIPTION: The Hoover Public Library is hosting a free screening of "Rio," an animated hit set in both Rio de Janeiro and the lush jungles of Brazil.  The movie will be shown in The Library Theatre. Free snacks will be available as well. "Rio" was released in 2011 and stars Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway. The film is rated G and is 96 minutes long. For more information, visit www.hooverpubliclibrary.org/kidzone. LOCATION:200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, United States, 35216 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/hoover-public-library-free-friday-flix-rio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111020T173000 DTEND:20111020T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T160603 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T160603 UID:4935@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lift Your Spirits Charity Gala DESCRIPTION:Community Grief Support Service’s (CGSS) eighth annual Lift Your Spirits Charity Gala will be  at Oct. 20 at Park Place in Mountain Brook. This year’s event honors Mal Moore, director of athletics at the University of Alabama. Mr. Moore's wife, Charlotte, died in 2010 after years of battling Alzheimer's, and he has become a great champion for the needs of Alzheimer's victims and their caregivers. Lift Your Spirits starts at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction led by Granger Thagard. Tickets to the Gala are $100 per person and include valet parking. The money raised will provide free grief support and counseling for people struggling to get their lives back together following the death of a loved one. This year that includes tornadoes  survivors who lost loved ones during the storms. For more information or to purchase tickets to Lift Your Spirits, contact Laudan Khalid at 205-870-8667.   LOCATION:Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/lift-your-spirits-charity-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110922T113000 DTEND:20110922T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T160202 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T160202 UID:4932@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holy Family Cristo Rey Volunteer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Holy Family Cristo Rey is looking for volunteers to assist with clerical work, serve as lunchroom monitors and work as teachers’ aids. Learn more about the school at the Cristo Rey Volunteer Information Session Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The session will be at the school at 2001 19th Street in Ensley. Lunch will be provided. To registeror for more details, contact Erin Welch at ewelch@hfcristorey.org or 787-9937. LOCATION:2001 19th Street, Ensley, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/holy-family-cristo-rey-volunteer-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111022T080000 DTEND:20111022T110000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T155841 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T155841 UID:4928@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Run Away 8K Race and Family Fun Walk DESCRIPTION:Hannah Home Shelby will host the fifth annual Run Away 8K Race and Family Fun Walk Oct. 22 at St. Vincent's One Nineteen. The 8K begins at 8 a.m. and the walk at 9 a.m.  Awards will be given at 10 a.m. Hannah Home Shelby is a 13,000-square foot Christ-centered home that serves the needs of abused women and their children. It is a ministry of the King's Homes and serves the Great Birmingham area by providing long-term care, spiritual healing and a loving environment. Each year Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary sets out to raise more than $40,000 for the operating expenses of the home for abused and homeless women and children fleeing domestic violence. This fundraising event began in 2007 with a one-mile walk/run that raised more than $20,000 in sponsorship and pledges and continues to grow each year. The 8K Race is a USATF certified course that begins at the St. Vincent's One Nineteen Health & Wellness facility and winds through the neighborhood of Greystone Founders and finishes back at One Nineteen. In addition to the race, other activities include a children's play area with inflatables and games, and free health screenings, as well as a new addition to the event – an Alagasco Cooking Demonstration by Chef Chris Vizzina, president of Slow Foods Birmingham with Jones Valley Urban Farms. Verizon Wireless will be collecting phones for its HopeLine® program. Bring used wireless phones and accessories from any wireless carrier to donate to HopeLine®. Exclusive to Verizon, HopeLine® turns these phones into support for victims of domestic violence through recycling and reuse as well as cash grants to non-profit organizations. Registration for the race is $25 for an individual runner/walker through Oct. 1 and $30 after. Student registration is $15. Register online at www.active.com or at St. Vincent's One Nineteen. Pre-registered packet pick-up is Oct. 20 and 21 at St. Vincent's One Nineteen. Only the first 150 to register will receive race T-shirts. For more information on the Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary, go to www.hannahhomeshelbyaux.org or for additional race information, go to www.RunAwayRace.com. LOCATION:7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover, United States, 35242 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/run-away-8k-race-and-family-fun-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110929 DTEND:20111002 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T155345 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T155345 UID:4924@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:39th Annual Greek Food Festival DESCRIPTION:The 39th Annual Greek Food Fest will be Sept. 29-Oct. 1 from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Green Orthodox Cathedral. A true cultural experience, this festival is an act of love of Birminghamʼs Greek community and more than 100 parish volunteers. Besides Greek cuisine, attendees can enjoy live Greek music, Greek dancing by the youth and a warm, spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family. Cathedral tours also will be given throughout the event. There is also a take-out option, which is now 40 percent of the festivalʼs business and offers both drive-thru and walk-up lines. For orders of 10 or more, call  716-3086 or fax 716-3085. Free parking for the event is available in the  Liberty National Building Parking Deck between 20th Street and Richard Arrington Boulevard. For more information visit www.birminghamgreekfestival.net. LOCATION:307 19th Street South, Birmingham, United States, 35233 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/39th-annual-greek-food-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111006T190000 DTEND:20111006T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T154557 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T154557 UID:4919@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Faulkner University benefit dinner with President George W. Bush DESCRIPTION:George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States and founder of the George W. Bush Foundation, will be the keynote speaker Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. for Faulkner University's 2011 Benefit Dinner at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center. Bush was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2001, as president and commander in chief. He served two consecutive terms. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, which killed 3,000 people on American soil, defined his presidency and changed history. President Bush sent troops to Afghanistan and Iraq to defang terrorist organizations and established the Department of Homeland Security. On the home front, President Bush created the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to strengthen a faith-based institution's ability to provide services to local areas of need. Since that time Faulkner, a Christian university, has implemented its own service initiative in the spirit of President Bush's domestic policy. In fall of 2009, Faulkner launched the STARS program - Serving Together and Reaping Success - as required coursework and fieldwork for degree completion. All Faulkner students are required to perform 160 hours of service-learning in the form of mentoring or volunteer work before graduation. Since its inception, Faulkner students, faculty and staff have logged in thousands of hours of volunteer hours to local charities and non-profit organizations. Proceeds from Faulkner's Benefit Dinner featuring President Bush will go towards student scholarship. For sponsorship ticket information, call the Office of University Advancement at 334-386-7257 or visit faulkner.edu. LOCATION:201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, United States, 36104 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/faulkner-university-benefit-dinner-with-president-george-w-bush/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110923 DTEND:20110926 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T153733 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T153733 UID:4914@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Devyani Dance Company Workshop DESCRIPTION:Devyani Dance Company, the world-renowned Birmingham-based Belly Dance troupe, will host international dance teacher and performer Colleena Shakti Sept. 23-25 at Children’s Dance Foundation in Homewood. This enchanting dancer who performs for the Princes of Rajasthan and the President of India will teach Odissi Indian Classical Dance, Indian Fusion Belly Dance, and Rajasthani Gypsy Dance in the weekend of workshops. Devyani Dance Company, Birmingham-based Natyananda Dance Company, and others will join Ms. Shakti for a gala performance at Children’s Dance Foundation at 7 p.m. Sept. 25. The weekend will include a six-hour intensive in Odissi Indian Classical Dance, a two-hour introduction to Indian Fusion Belly Dance and one of the oldest classical dance forms of India, and a four-hour Rajasthani Gypsy Dance workshop. Participants of all dance backgrounds and experience levels are welcome and may register online for individual workshops or for the entire weekend at http://thecolleenashaktiexperience.eventbrite.com. Tickets for the gala performance are also available online. LOCATION:1715 27th Court South, Homewood, United States, 35209 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/devyani-dance-company-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111110T120000 DTEND:20111111T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T153205 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T153205 UID:4911@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Briarwood PTF Christmas Shop DESCRIPTION:The 2011 Briarwood PTF Christmas Shop will be Nov. 10-11 in the Fellowship Hall of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Combine finding special Christmas gifts with fun, friends, and food while supporting Briarwood Christian High School. Unique Christmas gifts at great prices, as well as many booths of jewelry, clothing, crafts, baby items, gift baskets, decorations and much more will be on sale. This year's Christmas Shop will be feature over 70 vendors from all over the state. Shop hours are Nov. 10 from noon-6 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. As always, admission is free and there will be plenty of door prizes given away. LOCATION:2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, United States, 35243 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/briarwood-ptf-christmas-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111004 DTEND:20111005 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T152634 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T152634 UID:4907@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Believe Concert benefitting Children's Hospital DESCRIPTION:Four of country music’s most famous singer-songwriters, including Grammy Award-winner Craig Wiseman, will perform Oct. 4 at WorkPlay to help build a new transplant program at Children's of Alabama. The one-night-only Believe concert will feature Wiseman, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins and Jeffery Steele – collectively known as The Hitmen of Music Row of country music and reality TV fame – performing in an intimate setting.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pediatric Transplant Program at Children’s of Alabama. The event includes a pre-concert reception of heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Sponsorships are priced from $250 to $5,000. All sponsor tickets include admission to the reception, priority seating at the concert and complimentary table service throughout the evening. Select sponsorships include additional exclusive opportunities, including a meet-and-greet with the songwriters. Sponsorship levels include: • Chart Topper Sponsor: Tickets for both the reception and the concert, a private meet-and-greet with the songwriters and recognition in grand opening of the transplant program. • Hall of Fame Sponsor: Tickets to the reception and the concert, recognition in all marketing materials and autographed merchandise. • Entertainer of the Year Sponsor: Tickets to the reception and the concert, recognition in the event’s program and on event web page. • Song of the Year Sponsor: Tickets to the reception and the concert and recognition in the program. • People’s Choice Sponsor: Tickets to both the reception and the concert. A limited number of individual general admission tickets at $35 will be available. For sponsorship opportunities or ticket information, contact Misty Farmer at 939-9956 or misty.farmer@childrensal.org LOCATION:500 23rd Street South, Birmingham, United States, 35233 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/believe-concert-benefitting-childrens-hospital/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110923T111500 DTEND:20110923T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T152120 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T152120 UID:4903@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bailey Thomson Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform Foundation presents the fifth annual Bailey Thomson Awards Luncheon Sept. 23 from 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The event at Samford University recognizes citizens from around the state for their work in the effort to gain a modern constitution for Alabama.   Tickets and details are available at  www.bringitbackhome.org  or by calling 321-6506.   LOCATION:800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, United States, 35229 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/bailey-thomson-awards-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110926T120000 DTEND:20110926T133000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T151057 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T151057 UID:4896@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:AHF Awards Luncheon featuring new Birmingham-Southern president DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Humanities Foundation, AHF, will host its annual Alabama Humanities Awards Luncheon on Sept. 26 at the Wynfrey Hotel. The luncheon begins at noon and ends at 1:30 p.m. New Birmingham-Southern president Gen. Charles C. Krulak will deliver the keynote address. Elaine Hughes will be honored as the 2011 Alabama Humanities Award recipient. Wells Fargo will receive the 2011 Charitable Organization in the Humanities Award, and the 2011 Jenice Riley Memorial Scholarships will be presented. Gen. Krulak served 35 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His last position was as Commandant of the Marine Corps and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Elaine Hughes has been an active and acclaimed champion of the humanities throughout her personal life, professional service and almost four decades at the University of Montevallo as a professor of American literature with a specialty in Southern and contemporary literature. Wells Fargo has a long history of helping the Alabama Humanities Foundation and the community. In 2010, Wells Fargo contributed more than $3.9 million to more than 500 Alabama organizations that are making an impact on Alabama residents. The awards luncheon will also recognize five elementary teachers receiving the 2011 Jenice Riley Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will support their professional development and classroom enhancements in history and civics. All members of the public are invited to attend the luncheon. Visit ahf.net for ticket information. LOCATION:1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, United States, 35235 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/ahf-awards-luncheon-featuring-new-birmingham-southern-president/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111007T193000 DTEND:20111007T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110907T145957 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T151222 UID:4892@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Grammy Award-winning male ensemble to perform DESCRIPTION:Chanticleer, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble of 12 male singers, will perform in concert at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in downtown Birmingham on Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at door and $35 for reserved seating (advance only). Additional charges may apply. To purchase tickets, call 443-8553 or 226-3505. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org/. Additional information on Chanticleer can be found at http://www.chanticleer.org/. LOCATION:2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/grammy-award-winning-male-ensemble-to-perform/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110915T180000 DTEND:20110915T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110906T163232 LAST-MODIFIED:20110906T163232 UID:4838@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:‘Moms Rock’ Event Celebrates Everyday Moms DESCRIPTION:BirminghamMommy.com will host the second annual Moms Rock event Sept. 15 from 6-9 p.m. at the Plaza at McWane Science Center. The event will honor every day moms and those nominated by Birmingham.Mommy.com readers. Ten finalist were chosen from the reader nominees, and a winner was selected via reader voting on the website. A grand prize will be awarded to the winning mommy. The evening includes a live band, nitrous oxide drinks, hors d’ouevres, henna tattoos, chair massages, swag bags and T-shirts. For more information, visit www.birminghammommy.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/09/%e2%80%98moms-rock%e2%80%99-event-celebrates-everyday-moms/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110825T173000 DTEND:20110825T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110825T093205 LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T093205 UID:4759@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Champagne & Dessert Event Celebrating Tom Williams Porsche Grand Reopening DESCRIPTION:Register to win valuable door prizes. Schaeffer Eye Center eyewear will be on display with models. Bromberg's watches will be in display and will sponsor a "diamond drop." There will be decadent desserts provided by Creative Cusine, Rosalyn Bloomston. Live and silent auctions will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, with the featured auction item being a Porsche Sport Driving School Experience at Barber Motorsports. Live entertainment. tomwilliamsporsche.com LOCATION:1-459 at Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, United States, 35210 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/champagne-dessert-event-celebrating-tom-williams-porsche-grand-reopening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110930T173000 DTEND:20110930T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T112453 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T112453 UID:4644@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hewitt-Trussville Class Plans 50th Reunion DESCRIPTION:Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Class of 1961 will host a 50th reunion with a two-night celebration. Class members will gather for dinner Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant in Trussville. The main event will be Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Grayson Valley Country Club. The evening includes a banquet, music, dancing, cash bar, pictures and a memorabilia display. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $45 per person, with an additional $5 charge for a commemorative mug. For more information, call Carolyn Lochamy Ray at 739-0100 or Shirley Robbins Sawyer at 853-2025. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 1. Send checks made payable to Hewitt-Trussville Class of 1961 to P. O. Box 361384, Birmingham, 35236. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/hewitt-trussville-class-plans-50th-reunion-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813T070000 DTEND:20110813T110000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T112233 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T112233 UID:4642@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lori Johnson Run Set for Aug. 13 DESCRIPTION:The seventh annual Lori Johnson Fun Run will be Aug. 13 at Greystone Golf and Country Club. Registration is from 7 to 7:30 a.m. The 5K begins at 8 a.m.; the one mile fun run starts at 9 a.m. Overall winners receive cash and prizes. Winners of each age group will also receive awards. All children participating in the fun run will receive medallions as they cross the finish line. Mistress of ceremonies Beth Shelburne, a Fox 6 Evening News anchor, will kick off the race. After the race, there will be food, pool games, entertainment and fun for the entire family. Register at HYPERLINK "http://nlovca.cmail5.com/t/r/l/jkjldid/ndjurlux/d/"www.active.com or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto:cjohnson@greystonecc.com"cjohnson@greystonecc.com to request a registration form. The event is held annually in memory of Lori Johnson, a healthy woman unaware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, which led to her stage 4 diagnoses. Proceeds benefit the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/lori-johnson-run-set-for-aug-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820T193000 DTEND:20110820T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T112051 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T154609 UID:4639@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Theatre Will Host Casino Cabaret DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4640" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Making plans for Casino Cabaret at Virginia Samford Theatre are, from left, front: Betsy Henle and Patty McDonald. Back: Cathy Gilmore, Leslie Wampol, Jan Hunter with Elvis, Betty McMahon, Libby Suttle and Helen Mills. Photo special to The Journal"][/caption] The historic Virginia Samford Theatre will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino Aug. 20 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Guests will be greeted by “Elvis” and can enjoy a variety of gaming tables on the Mainstage and in the Martha Moore Sykes Studio. Entertainment throughout the evening will star Patty McDonald singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” the Birmingham Sugar Babies and Vegas-style song selections from VST performers Kristi Tingle Higginbotham, Jan Hunter, Lonnie Parsons and Lucas Pepke. Caterer Kay Reed from Café IZ will serve snacks and desserts such as Roulette Roulage and Cirque de Soleil lemon meringue clouds. Guests will have the opportunity to win Alabama, Auburn and UAB football tickets and other prizes during the evening, which raises funds for the historic landmark theatre. For more information and tickets, call the VST at 251-1206 or visit www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/theatre-will-host-casino-cabaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110825T180000 DTEND:20110825T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T111712 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T111712 UID:4636@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: Tasting Event Set For Aug. 25 DESCRIPTION:A Taste of Birmingham, a tasting event featuring area restaurants, will be Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Club. The event benefits the Birmingham Boys Choir and Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Individual tickets are $100; sponsorships range from $500-$10,000. For more information or to buy tickets, call 803-3449 or visit [caption id="attachment_4637" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Cooking up plans for the first Taste of Birmingham are, from left: Corey Bush, committee member, Allison Cambre and Chef Chris Kennedy of The Club's The View, Chef Cullen Simon and Ken Berg of the Birmingham Boys Choir. Photo special to the Journal"][/caption] "http://www.thetasteofbirmingham.com/"www.thetasteofbirmingham.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/tasting-event-set-for-aug-25-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820T110000 DTEND:20110820T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T110843 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T110843 UID:4634@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:BBQ Chefs Compete At Stokin’ the Fire DESCRIPTION:Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark will host the seventh annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces. A world-class barbecue competition will be the highlight of the event. The contest includes more than 50 local all-amateur teams. Entrants compete in two divisions: Backyard Grillers, graded by volunteer and KCBS judges, and People's Choice, judged by the public. In addition to the barbecue battles, the festival includes demonstrations by the Sloss Furnaces metal arts staff, a kids’ zone and beer sampling from the Free the Hops cook team. Musical performers are Culture Dred, New Grass Troubadours and The Rhythms. The Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts will offer dancing demonstrations while featuring music from Lil' Malcolm and the Zydeco House Rockers. Barbecue sampling for the People's Choice competition will be from noon to 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Sloss Furnaces Foundation and victims of the April 27 tornados. VIP tickets are available. For more information on the festival or to order tickets, visit slossfurnaces.com/stokin or call 324-1911. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/bbq-chefs-compete-at-stokin%e2%80%99-the-fire/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813T180000 DTEND:20110813T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T110448 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T110448 UID:4632@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Food, Football Event Aids Injured Children DESCRIPTION:Boiling ’N' Bragging, a football kickoff event that’s a benefit for Children's of Alabama, is set for Aug. 13 at Otey’s Tavern. The third annual party is hosted by Rotary District 6860 and the Rotaract Club of Shelby County. Football enthusiasts are invited to an all-you-can-eat seafood boil and cookout. The event includes live music by Sean "Rockstar" Heniger and The Hurlers, special guest Lance Taylor from WJOX's Roundtable, hourly activities for kids and adults and $1 beer specials from 6 to 9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Critical Care Transport at Children's of Alabama. Guests are encouraged to wear their team colors. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; kids ages 10 and under get in free. To register online, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.kintera.org/site/c.buIOJ7NWKsLaG/b.6078403/k.9435/Events_Calendar/apps/cd/content.asp?event_id=%7BC03A495D-2D4B-40C5-84A3-45FCCE279774%7D&content_id=%7BC4A0E039-1225-4975-8C06-4395DF1952F5%7D&seid="www.childrensal.org/events. For sponsorship opportunities or information, contact HYPERLINK "mailto:misty.farmer@childrensal.org"misty.farmer@childrensal.org or call 939-9956. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/food-football-event-aids-injured-children/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110917T183000 DTEND:20110917T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T110310 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T154452 UID:4627@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Trails of Africa Is ZooGala Setting DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4629" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Ready to take a walk on the wild side at ZooGala 2011 are, from left: Jesse S. Vogtle Jr., Robin Sparks Davis, Lee O. Perry, Misti S. Weaver, Amy M. Jackson and Wally Nall III. Photo special to The Journal "][/caption] The Birmingham Zoo will host its largest fundraising event, ZooGala 2011, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Chairmen of this year’s event, sponsored by IberiaBank, are Lee O. Perry, Misti S. Weaver and Amy M. Jackson. ZooGala features zoo residents, including elephants, a red fox, serval, great horned owl and other animals. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and animal walkabouts in an African wonderland. All proceeds will go toward the zoo’s operational efforts. The black tie-optional affair will be in the zoo’s signature exhibit, Trails of Africa. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Zoo’s Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. Afterward, guests will be transported by train on the zoo’s locomotives, the Red Diamond Express and the Birmingham Zoo Express, to a seated dinner beginning at 8 p.m. ZooGala 2011 features live entertainment by Lava Lamp, menu and decorations by Kathy G & Co. and jewelry by Empire Diamonds. During the evening, guests can look forward to special appearances by Bulwagi, Callee and Ajani, three of the zoo’s African bull elephants and residents of the Trails of Africa. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.birminghamzoo.com, email kvaughn@birminghamzoo.com or call 397-3861. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/trails-of-africa-is-zoogala-setting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820T183000 DTEND:20110820T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T105758 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T105904 UID:4623@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Stephens Center Hosts Musician Ben Folds DESCRIPTION:The UAB Alys Stephens Center will present"An Evening with Ben Folds” Aug. 20. The event includes a free pre-party at 6:30 p.m. with live music from the Rev. Johnson and the Modern Sun, food for sale from the First Market’s Yellow Bicycle and drink specials. The 8 p.m. show is a back-to-school event co-presented with UAB’s Office of Student Involvement Blaze Productions in the center’s Jemison Concert Hall. Tickets are $40; UAB student tickets are $20. A limited number of special VIP meet-and-greet tickets are available. Call 975-2787 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.AlysStephens.org/"www.AlysStephens.org for more information. The show is part of the Davis Architects “Music We Love” series. Folds is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He first found mainstream success as the leader of the critically acclaimed, platinum-selling group Ben Folds Five. Now a solo artist, Folds has recorded three studio albums, two live records, remixes and more. Although best known for his piano prowess, Folds also plays bass, guitar and drums. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/stephens-center-hosts-musician-ben-folds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110901T190000 DTEND:20110901T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T105504 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T105504 UID:4620@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Benefit Features Stand-up Comic DESCRIPTION:Jenny Allen’s “I Got Sick Then I Got Better” comic riff on one woman’s battle with cancer is coming to the Alys Stephens Center Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. The Lynne Cohen and Norma Livingston Preventive Care Program at UAB will bring this one-woman Broadway show to Birmingham for one night only. Proceeds will benefit the program, which has a goal of early diagnosis and an eventual cure. Honored during the evening will be Dr. Ronald Alvarez, Dr. Mack Barnes, Dr. Helen Krontiras, Dr. Jacob Estes, program coordinator Beverly Martin, genetic counselor Lynn Hold and nurse practitioners Laura Jones and Julie Whatley. Jenny Allen is a journalist, actress and stand-up comedian married to cartoonist Jules Feiffer. For tickets, visit www.nlovca.org. [caption id="attachment_4621" align="alignright" width="247" caption="Jenny Allen"][/caption] LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/benefit-features-stand-up-comic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110909T180000 DTEND:20110909T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T105239 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T154823 UID:4615@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Maestro’s Ball Is Symphony Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4616" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Making plans for the Maestro’s Ball are, from left: hosts Fred and Connie McCallum and committee chairmen Dalton Blankenship and James McManus. Photo special to The Journal"][/caption] The Alabama Symphony Orchestra and music director Justin Brown will present the Maestro’s Ball, hosted by Connie and Fred McCallum, Sept. 9 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. The ball is the ASO’s largest fundraising event. Its proceeds support the ASO’s artistic, educational and outreach programs. The evening will begin with a champagne reception in the ASC lobby at 6 p.m. with chamber music by Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra members. A 7 p.m. concert in the Jemison Concert Hall will feature guest pianist Alfredo Arjona playing Falla’s “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” with Maestro Brown conducting. At 8 p.m., patrons will have dinner on the ASC grounds catered by Idie and Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club with decorations by Sybil Sylvester of Wildflower Designs. The 2011 Maestro’s Ball Committee members are chairman Dalton Blankenship, Dell Brooke, Maggie Brooke, Ann Chambliss, Marilyn Dixon, Kelley Fitzpatrick, Brenda Hackney, Kathryn Harbert, Idie Hastings, Sheryl Kimerling, Lynn LaRussa, April McAnnally, Gale McManus, Lisa Miller, Penny Page, Ellen Smith, Tracy Sproule, Mary Laura Stagno, Sybil Sylvester, Lissa Tyson and Ellen Walker. Corporate Committee members are chairman James McManus, Robert Aland, Dell Brooke, Dixon Brooke, Will Brooke, David Brown, Tony Davis, Jay Dickerson, Mike Donnelly, Mike Goodrich, Jim Gorrie, Miller Gorrie, Beau Grenier, Chris Harmon, Jim Hughey, Sandy Killion, Benny LaRussa, Sherrie LeMier, Coleman Loper, Matt Lusco, Gordon Martin, Claude Nielsen, Craft O'Neal, Alan Register, David Silverstein, Stan Starnes, Lee Styslinger III, Lee Thuston and Raymond Watts. For more information about the Maestro’s Ball, call Ashley Blomeyer at 314-6917. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/maestro%e2%80%99s-ball-is-symphony-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110815 DTEND:20110901 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T105158 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T105158 UID:4618@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Nominations Open For ‘Moms Rock’ DESCRIPTION:BirminghamMommy.com will accept nominations Aug. 15-31 for its second annual Moms Rock contest and event. To nominate a mom you know, visit www.birminghammommy.com and fill out the nomination form. Ten finalists will be chosen from the nominees, and the winner will be selected via reader voting Sept. 1-14 at the website. A grand prize will be awarded to the winning mommy at the second annual Moms Rock event Sept. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Plaza at McWane Science Center. The evening includes a live band, nitrous oxide drinks, hors d’ouevres, henna tattoos, chair massages, swag bags and T-shirts. For more information, visit www.birminghammommy.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/nominations-open-for-%e2%80%98moms-rock%e2%80%99/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110821T183000 DTEND:20110821T203000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T104446 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T154955 UID:4611@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:House of Hope Plans Special Event DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4612" align="alignright" width="300" caption="House of Hope founders include, from left: Charla Brown, Sara Bright, Martha Bohorfoush, Virginia Lavalett and Kim Wilcox. Not pictured: Danielle Welden and Peggy Goodwin."][/caption] House of Hope, a new Christian ministry for women in Mountain Brook, will have a Celebrate Hope event Aug. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event includes a barbecue dinner and silent auction. House of Hope provides a safe, confidential place where women can heal emotionally, physically and spiritually and be encouraged by others. There is no charge for the biblically-based services. House of Hope also is a nondenominational place to celebrate happy occasions with other Christian women. It offers a library of Christian books, DVDs and praise music. House of Hope was founded by a group of Christian friends, including Martha Bohorfoush, Charla Brown, Sara Bright, Peggy Goodwin, Kim Wilcox, Virginia Lavallet and Danielle Welden. The facility is in Mountain Brook at 2106 Cahaba Road in English Village. Hours of operation are Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thurs. from 2 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 639-1360 or visit houseofhopeforwomen.org The Celebrate Hope event is a fundraiser for House of Hope. The cost is $15 per person, and reservations are required. To make a reservation, e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto:brownchar@bellsouth.net"brownchar@bellsouth.net or call House of Hope at 639-1360. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/house-of-hope-plans-special-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813T180000 DTEND:20110813T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T104139 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T104139 UID:4609@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Kirk Cameron Is Conference Guest DESCRIPTION:Kirk Cameron, star of the hit movie “Fireproof,” will be the featured speaker Aug. 13 at the national Feed Your Faith’s “Love Worth Fighting For” tour in Birmingham. Singer/songwriter Warren Barfield will also be a featured guest on the tour. The show will begin at 6 p.m. at Metropolitan Church of God. For more information and ticket details, visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.feedyourfaith.org/event/lwff-birmingham-al/" www.feedyourfaith.org/event/lwff-birmingham-al/. The “Love Worth Fighting For” conference focuses on relationships with God and with other people. Teenagers, single adults, newly married couples and longtime spouses are invited to attend. Birmingham is one of the tour’s 30 stops across the country. Tickets range from $20 to $35 and are available as reserved seats or general admission for singles, couples and groups of 10 or more. The “Love Worth Fighting For” tour is partnering with the non-profit Food for the Hungry. Last year’s conferences led to more than 700 child sponsorships. Since 1971, Food for the Hungry has been a relief and development organization for the poor in more than 26 countries. Following his 1980s hit television show, “Growing Pains,” Cameron married actress Chelsea Noble and is now the father of six children. He has starred in the Left Behind movies, written books and continues to work in film and television. Cameron’s next movie, “Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure,” is currently in production. Feed Your Faith started five years ago to bring in Christian speakers, authors, singers and music groups to help Christians grow in their faith and to raise money for the less fortunate. All of the organization’s proceeds go directly to local charities. For more information about the event or to order tickets, visit www.FeedYourFaith.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/kirk-cameron-is-conference-guest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110818 DTEND:20110819 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T103907 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T103907 UID:4607@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:BBG Junior Board Mixes It Up DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Junior Board will host Mint Mixology, a class that will teach participants how to make the perfect mint julep or mojito, Aug. 18. For more information and to register, visit HYPERLINK "http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=8pdbgpcab&t=yl9hjzgab.0.e89opkgab.8pdbgpcab.2386&ts=S0660&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbgardens.org%2Fclasses"www.bbgardens.org/classes or call 414-3958. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/bbg-junior-board-mixes-it-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110825T173000 DTEND:20110825T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110809T103709 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T103709 UID:4604@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:After-Hours Party Kicks off ‘Step Out’ DESCRIPTION:The American Diabetes Association, in partnership with HP Hotels, will host a business after-hours event Aug. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Hoover. The kickoff party will include a silent auction, drinks and hors d'oeuvres in addition to information about the ADA’s signature fundraising event, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. The event will raise funds and awareness for diabetes and the Birmingham Step Out, set for Oct. 8 at Samford University. Registration the day of the event begins at 7:30 a.m.; the walk will start at 9 a.m. For more information, visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.diabetes.org/stepout" www.diabetes.org/stepout or call 870-5172, ext. 3071. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/08/after-hours-party-kicks-off-%e2%80%98step-out%e2%80%99/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820T173000 DTEND:20110820T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110728T150722 LAST-MODIFIED:20110728T150722 UID:4562@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Picasso Pets DESCRIPTION:As Hand in Paw's 11th annual signature event and fundraiser, Picasso Pets is a memorable evening that will leave you amazed and in awe of the miraculous things that animals are capable of doing. With 10 years of excellence behind us, this event was created to showcase not only our love for animals, but to celebrate their amazing ability to help people have a brighter day, to heal, to realize their potential. The evening will begin the opportunity to browse the Picasso Pets silent auction accompanied by an open bar. This will be followed by a seated dinner and live auction, which includes prizes you will not find anywhere else including our one of a kind pet paintings. Visit www.picassopets.com to purchase tickets LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/picasso-pets-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111015T200000 DTEND:20111015T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T110801 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T110801 UID:4555@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Kristy Lee at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Kristy Lee will be performing October 15 at WorkPlay Theatre.  Tickets for the show can be purchased through workplay.com or in person at the WorkPlay Box Office for $10.  The show starts at 8 p.m. and is an all ages event. That mighty rumble you hear coming out of Alabama is none other than Kristy Lee. Her voice like thunder, rolling in before a sweet southern rain, instantly washes the world away. Kristy Lee's unique rhythms are absolutely nourishing, clean, pure, and unapologetic. By the time she was 18, she landed her first album nationwide, to be sold exclusively with "Target Stores." Kristy Lee's first album gave her an early jump on, what is now, a career. This Alabama girl can pack a house in any state. Tough luck sticking her in a category, because when it comes to writing songs, she has no limits! Contact katie@freedomdevelopment.us for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/kristy-lee-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111019T200000 DTEND:20111019T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T110311 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T110311 UID:4551@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Railroad Earth at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Railroad Earth will be performing at WorkPlay Wednesday October 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at workplay.com or in person with no service charge at the WorkPlay Box Office.  They are $20 in advance and $22 at the door.  This is an 18+ show! Railroad Earth is one of America’s greatest bands playing today, plain and simple. They sing of our nation’s changing landscape and social ills with a commitment reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, while interpolating instrumental timbres that could have been pulled from Celtic or Cajun culture. And as anyone who has caught them live will attest, their concerts are imbued with the fire-in-the-belly passion of straight-ahead, blue collar rock & roll. Then there is the newest album from the New Jersey sextet, which is the most cohesive embodiment of their myriad gifts to date—hence the decision to simply call it Railroad Earth—showcasing nine new selections that draw strength and inspiration from an acknowledgment of our shared past, while also embracing new ideas and celebrating diversity… just like America when she is at her best. Like their fellow musical travelers, from Bob Dylan and Gram Parsons to Wilco and alt-country chameleon, Ryan Adams, Railroad Earth eagerly embraced change in pursuit of an aesthetic breakthrough. “It was time to do something different,” admits lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Todd Sheaffer. He and his band mates—violinist Tim Carbone, mandolin player John Skehan, multi-instrumentalist Andy Goessling, and drummer Carey Harmon, plus new bassist Andrew Altman—have spent nearly a decade refining their sound and modus operandi. This time, however, they elected to take some cues from their new A&R man, Michael Caplan (Allman Brothers Band, Los Lonely Boys, Keb’ Mo’), and change up their game “to get a fresh perspective.” The result is the band’s most compelling set to date; encompassing rousing ballads and string-band funk, wistful waltzes and quirky time signature folk. To realize this vision, Railroad Earth enlisted co-producer Angelo Montrone, whose résumé ranges from work with Matisyahu to Natalie Cole. Sheaffer credits Montrone for helping the band know when to scale back—and when to forge ahead. “We focused on the arrangements a lot more carefully and honed in on our ensemble playing.” The producer urged the band to draw out the rock elements of its sound, with additional electric guitars and even some judicious distortion, thanks to an arsenal of vintage amplifiers at Montrone’s place. (“They’ll probably ban us from the bluegrass festivals,” chuckles Sheaffer.) The record even features some mean and dirty lap steel playing, courtesy of Goessling, which is a first on any Railroad Earth album. Michael Caplan also encouraged the band to highlight one of its most secret weapons. “We have some great singers in this band, and we’ve always had a lot of background singing and harmonizing,” says Sheaffer. “This time we wanted to push it further and utilize that instrument more fully, so we spent a lot of time on the backing vocals.” It worked: Railroad Earth features some of the finest harmony singing committed to record. Just listen to “Black Elk Speaks,” as evidence; a masterpiece reminiscent of CSNY circa Déjà Vu, and inspired by the 1932 book of the same title, in which a Sioux medicine man recounts the changes he’s witnessed in his lifetime. The poignancy of Sheaffer’s lyric and the electrified country-rock sound is enriched further as each new vocal part enters alongside him, harmonies and vibrations illuminating the song’s spiritual core. Likewise, the humble lyric of “On the Banks” is suffused with a halo of golden light through the rich chorus of voices that surround Sheaffer’s gentle delivery. That emphasis on the vocals works to underscore Sheaffer’s emergence as one of the most compelling lyricists of his generation. His succinct yet distinctive imagery and feel for the unique cadences of language, with key turns of phrase repeated, as if in prayer, fuse with the music to yield far more than the sum of its parts. “The Jupiter & the 119″ uses the tale of the first transcontinental railroad—which literally brought together the country, and united disparate camps in a common goal, to reflect upon the hopeful wave of union and transformation that swept over the nation following Barack Obama’s election. Putting a more personal spin on the sentiments of “Black Elk Speaks,” “Lone Croft Farewell” explores Sheaffer’s feelings about being driven from his New Jersey home to accommodate the construction of a massive electrical plant: “They’re diggin’ at the edges… to build the power line / Same old story… but now the story’s mine.” There’s even a ghost story, “Potter’s Field,” about a Civil War-era specter of Scottish origin, wandering this mortal coil in search of peace. This classic-sounding, edgy folk song was inspired in part by a visit to the Old Man of Storr, a rocky hill on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. “The kind of place where you can feel the ancient spirits,” Sheaffer says. Only history and the passing of time can truly make a landmark. The first reference to Plymouth Rock came over 120 years after the Pilgrims landed on the Massachusetts shores circa 1620. Nevertheless, those first settlers knew that one phase of their journey had ended and another begun. And so it is with Railroad Earth. It may fall to our children and grandchildren to validate the album’s longevity and influence, to file it alongside Patti Smith’s Horses or Neil Young’s Harvest as a record for the ages. But at the moment, anyone with ears should recognize its significance as a turning point in a great American story that is still unfolding. Contact Ross Artist Management Inc. at management@railroadearth.com for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/railroad-earth-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110802T083000 DTEND:20110802T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T105418 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T105418 UID:4549@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Storytelling Workshop with Diane Wolkstein DESCRIPTION:Take the opportunity to spend a day with storyteller Diane Wolkstein Aug. 2 at an all-day storytelling workshop at the Hoover Public Library. Diane has told stories on four continents for all ages and has given hundreds of workshops throughout the United States. Her workshops are for everyone who loves stories, wants to hear more stories and wants to learn to tell more stories. Among those who attend her workshops are parents, librarians, actors, therapists, educators, writers, dancers, lawyers and taxi drivers. Where: Hoover Public Library When: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 8:30 a,m, to 4:00 p.m. Lunch on your own. Who: Children’s Librarians, Storytellers, Media Specialist, and Teachers. TEACHERS: STIPD number is SDELIB072 for 6.50 Hours credit LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/storytelling-workshop-with-diane-wolkstein/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110902T200000 DTEND:20110902T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T105311 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T105311 UID:4548@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Dave Barnes at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Dave Barnes will be playing at WorkPlay Theatre September 2 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchases at workplay.com or in person at the WorkPlay Box Office.  This is an 18+ show! What does it say if you’ve got nothing to say?” – Dave Barnes, from “Chameleon,” What We Want, What We Get To see the world through the eyes of Dave Barnes, first look out his bedroom window. Not the one in his current place in Nashville, where he has built his base as an outstanding young songwriter and performer whose renown reaches greater national dimension with release of his latest album, What We Want, What We Get. No, we’re going back to Kosciusko, Mississippi, where the pieces that would complete the picture of this singular artist started to come together. In this small town, opening as a landscape of homes within easy reach of Barnes’ front door, friendships formed easily across demographic lines – a simple fact of life that would nonetheless guide his growth, individually and artistically, as a songwriter, performer and even occasional standup comedian, sharing his insights either through lyrics and melody or humorous reflections on life’s absurdities. Now, a more recent view, far from the American South: On this beautiful night, Barnes and his wife are sharing a tent in the Sudan, near another community that had come to mean a lot to them. “We were in the middle of the desert,” he says. “My wife was falling asleep, hyenas are barking outside, and I’m looking through the open mesh into the sky and thinking, ‘How did I get here? How did my life get me to this amazing place?’” The answer is in the music. What We Want, What We Get flows through a varied terrain, fed by multiple streams along the way, from Motown horns to bubbling reggae to impeccably crafted pop, all of it riding a current of irresistible groove. No borders separate the many sides of Barnes, for whom there is no real difference between conveying a message through music and bringing hope to people as far from home as Darfur. But before inviting fans to join him in supporting African assistance through the efforts of Mocha Club (MochaClub.org), Barnes’ work begins by growing and nurturing that base through the hushed and intimate “You Do the Same for Me,” the swampy crawl, soaring choruses, the gospel jolts that electrify the vocals on “What I Need,” the promise buoyed by churchy organ, soft steel guitar, and the slow congregational sway of “Amen.” These tracks and all the others that grace his new album reflect the gifts and wisdom, the humanity and moments of humor, this young artist shares through song. “This is by far the most vulnerable record I’ve ever done,” Barnes insists. “For instance, the first line of ‘My Love, My Enemy’ is ‘What do you say? Let’s give it up now and just be done.’ I would never have said that before, but after being married for four years I realize that my wife is my love even though we can sometimes feel like each other’s enemy when we’re standing in the way of what the other wants. I wrote this for her as my way of saying, ‘Hey, life can be hard, but that’s part of love too, so come and join me.’” In contrast to the guitar-driven intensity of “My Love, My Enemy,” the Jamaican vibe of “Little Lies” evokes a laid-back day at the shore. But zoom in on the words: “I love the feel that it makes you want to sit on the beach and drink some margaritas,” Barnes says. “But the lyrics are about the struggle of marriage and why we put up with little lies. I love the ‘cloak and dagger’ of that.” For all the variety within What We Want, What We Get, the album is unified by the theme implicit in the title cut. “I’ve never named an album after one of its songs, but I did it here because it sums up the past season of my life,” Barnes says. “I had huge expectations for my career, for my life, for a lot of situations. Some came through, some were better than I expected, and some of them miserably failed. Through them all, I learned a lot. The hook of this song is the takeaway for me: ‘Sometimes what we want isn’t what we get. Sometimes what we get isn’t what we want.’ Sometimes the blessing is hidden in what we don’t know.” There’s an art to asking questions in ways that empower listeners to seek their own answers. For Barnes, the thirst for all that life offers does go back to Mississippi, where he realized that music can help wear down the barriers that separate us from those we see as different. As an artist, he continues to pose questions, through music varied enough to win praise from colleagues as diverse as Marc Cohn, Vince Gill, and Bonnie Raitt, to earn him opening slots on shows with John Mayer, OneRepublic, and Taylor Swift, and now to widen his reach even more. As for that line from “Chameleon” – “What does it say if you’ve got nothing to say?” – it’s obvious that this is one question that doesn’t need an answer: Dave Barnes says plenty on What We Want, What We Get, and makes it a pleasure and privilege for those who hear. Contact Chris DeTray at cdetray@dryve.us for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/dave-barnes-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110826T200000 DTEND:20110826T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T103825 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T103825 UID:4546@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sam Bush at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Sam Bush will perform at WorkPlay Theatre on August 26 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the WorkPlay Box Office or online at workplay.com.  This is an 18+ show. Grammy Award winning multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush doesn't seem old enough to be a musical legend. And he's not. But he is. Alternately known as the King of Telluride and the King of Newgrass, Bush has been honored by the Americana Music Association and the International Bluegrass Music Association. "It's overwhelming and humbling," Bush says of his lifetime achievement award from the AMA. "It goes along with the title cut of my new album, Circles Around Me, which basically says, how in the hell did we get this far? In my brain I'm still 17, but I look in the mirror and I'm 57." But honors are not what drive him. "I didn't get into music to win awards," he says. "I'm just now starting to get somewhere. I love to play and the older I get the more I love it. And I love new things." Among those new things are the growing group of mandolin players that identify Bush as their musical role model in much the same way he idolized Bill Monroe and Jethro Burns. "If I've been cited as an influence, then I'm really flattered because I still have my influences that I look up to," Bush says. "I'm glad that I'm in there somewhere." He's being humble, of course. Bush has helped to expand the horizons of bluegrass music, fusing it with jazz, rock, blues, funk and other styles. He's the co-founder of the genre-bending New Grass Revival and an in-demand musician who has played with everyone from Emmylou Harris and Bela Fleck to Charlie Haden, Lyle Lovett and Garth Brooks. And though Bush is best known for jaw-dropping skills on the mandolin, he is also a three time national junior fiddle champion and Grammy award winning vocalist. "In the acoustic world, I've been pretty lucky to play with almost every one of my heroes. I've gotten to play with Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, I've been to the mountain," says Bush with a smile. But his greatest contribution may be his impact on the future. "I'm secure with what I can do and I know what I can't do," he says. "You just have to stand there and applaud the great young talent. "Chris Thile, Wayne Benson, Shawn Lane, Matt Flinner, Ronnie McCoury, Mike Marshall—they play in ways that I can't play," he says of today's younger generation of mandolin players. "I'm hoping to be around for is the next generation that comes along after that group. That's going to be something. The music keeps evolving. Circles Around Me, Bush's seventh solo album and sixth with Sugar Hill, is an aurally inspiring mix of bluegrass favorites and complementary new songs. "I don't know why, but it felt right at this moment in my life to go back and revisit some things that I've loved all my life, which is bluegrass and, unapologetically, newgrass," says Bush. "After all these years of experimenting —and there's experimentation on this record too —I've come full circle." Produced by Bush, the 14-song set includes appearances by Del McCoury, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Douglas and New Grass Revival co-founder Courtney Johnson (posthumously). The album also employs the phenomenal talent of Bush's band: Scott Vestal, Stephen Mougin, Byron House and Chris Brown. "I get to play every show with my favorite musicians and I feel real fortunate," Bush says of his band. "I love playing with them. I feel like this group is limitless and they proved it again on this record." The title cut, which Bush co-wrote with Jeff Black, "is about being thankful that you're still here, that you're still alive walking around," Bush explains. "Why are we the ones still here when we've had fallen comrades and loved ones?" "The Ballad of Stringbean and Estelle," which Bush co-wrote with Guy Clark and Verlon Thompson, is the haunting real-life story of the 1973 murder of Grand Ole Opry star David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife. Bush and Courtney Johnson, who died in 1996, were reunited thanks to New Grass Revival producer Garth Fundis, who found a previously unreleased recording with Bush and Johnson's fiddle and banjo pairing on "Apple Blossom" from 1976. "It's pretty special and means a lot to me." Meanwhile, "Souvenir Bottles" and "Whisper My Name" are fine updates of songs Bush first recorded in his New Grass Revival days. "I guess I'm proud that I can still sing it in the key that we first cut it in," Bush says of "Whisper," which was on New Grass Revival's 1972 debut album. Del McCoury, whom Bush first met in 1970, guests on two Bill Monroe songs, "Roll On Buddy, Roll On" and "Midnight On The Stormy Deep." "Del always encouraged me to sing," Bush says. "So I wanted to do these songs with him. 'Roll On' is one of the few songs Del ever recorded with Bill." Songs such as "Diamond Joe" and "You Left Me Alone" have roots in Bush's youth. The latter was on an album by the Country Gentlemen that Bush bought in the '60s. "It's a great 6/8 fast waltz tune and I am almost quoting John Duffey's mandolin playing note for note," he says. "It's a great tune and I've never heard anyone else do it." The Bush-penned "Old North Woods" is a "Bill Monroe-sounding waltz," according to Bush, that features Meyer, his wife, Cornelia Heard of the Blair String Quartet, and their 16-year-old son, George, in his recording debut. "With Emmy I learned more about singing and more about letting music breathe and I hope this CD is part of that thought," Bush says of Emmylou Harris, his former boss in the Nash Ramblers. "Through her I realized you don't have to whack people over the head with intensity on every song." There's plenty more of course and Bush fans new and old will find lots to love. "It's crazy to think about," Bush says of his influence on today's crop of mandolin players. "I'm proud to be part of a natural progression in music. And I hope to still be playing 30 years from now." That said, it's not surprising that Bush still has goals. "I want to grow as a songwriter, as a song collaborator," he says. "There are still a lot of things I haven't discovered about playing mandolin. I want to be able to be secure in the styles that I know how to play well, but I also want to explore other styles that I haven't learned yet. "I want to improve as a singer," he adds. "I have to work harder on singing than I do on playing." "As long as I'm alive I hope I have the ability to play," says Bush, a two time cancer treatment survivor. When the ability to play is taken away, it's humbling. It teaches you a lesson: don't take it for granted." Contact Donica Christensen at donicac@sugarhillrecords.com for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/sam-bush-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111007T203000 DTEND:20111007T233000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T103319 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T103319 UID:4543@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:G. Love & Special Sauce w/ The Apache Relay at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:G. Love & Special Sauce will be playing with The Apache Relay Friday, October 7 at 8:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased through workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office.  This is an 18+ show. G. Love & Special Sauce are a Philadelphia-based trio whose laid-back, sloppy blues sound is quite unique, as it encompasses the sound/production of classic R&B and recent rap artists (the Beastie Boys, in particular). The group -- G. Love (born Garrett Dutton) on guitar/vocals/harmonica, Jeff Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on upright bass -- released their self-titled debut in 1994 on OKeh/Epic. It received enthusiastic reviews and nearly went gold on the strength of the MTV-spun video for "Cold Beverage." The group toured heavily, also landing a subsequent spot on the H.O.R.D.E. tour, and found a receptive young audience. They followed up this success with the more mature Coast to Coast Motel in 1995. Although it didn't sell as well as the debut, it was definitely a stronger album. On tour, the group nearly broke up due to bickering over finances. They decided to take a break from each other, while G. Love worked on a new album with three different bands (All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, and King's Court) and special guest Dr. John. Soon, though, G. Love & Special Sauce made amends, and the next album featured Special Sauce plus combinations of the three other groups. Yeah, It's That Easy was released in October 1997, and it turned out to be a soul-inflected effort, more similar to the debut than their second album. G. Love & Special Sauce soon embarked on another world tour, returning in 1999 with Philadelphonic. Released in 2001, Electric Mile was another solid release, but it was also G. Love's most schizophrenic yet, incorporating hip-hip, funk, psychedelia, blues, and soul in equal and ambitious measure. Mile was followed by extensive touring. By 2004 and the Hustle LP, G. Love had eased up a little on the kitchen sink approach, offering instead a cohesive, dry groove reminiscent of his earliest efforts. Hustle was also the first G. Love release under Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records banner. It made sense; the two had been pals at least since Philadelphonic, on which Johnson had guested. His move from Sony spawned The Best of G. Love and Special Sauce, but G. Love wasn't done. Special Sauce did a series of shows in 2004 with Johnson and fellow Brushfire artist Donavon Frankenreiter, and the trio also found time to issue a brief live EP before 2006's Lemonade. The live album A Year and a Night with G. Love and Special Sauce appeared in 2007. The studio album Superhero Brother followed in 2008. Contact Jason Brown at jbrown@philadelphonic.com for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/g-love-special-sauce-w-the-apache-relay-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T100133 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T100153 UID:4527@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mutemath at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Mutemath will be playing at the WorkPlay Theatre Thursday, October 20.  The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are available at workplay.com or in person at the WorkPlay Box Office for $20. This is an 18+ show and there will be a $3 surcharge for patrons under 21. New Orleans’ rock innovators MUTEMATH have announced that they will release their third album for Teleprompt/Warner Bros. Records, entitled, Odd Soul, on October 4th, 2011. The album, which was produced by the band, is the follow-up to 2009’s Armistice, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Digital Albums and Alternative Albums chart, No. 4 on the Rock chart, and No. 18 on the Top 200 album chart, and was called a “must-have album” by the New York Post. Odd Soul came together over the course of six months, during which the members of MUTEMATH — Paul Meany (vocals/keyboards), Roy Mitchell-Cardenas (bass/guitar), and Darren King (drums) — locked themselves down at Meany’s home studio in New Orleans and didn’t emerge until they were ready to play it for others. “The idea of complete isolation was the only thing that appealed to us. No camera guys, no producers, no engineers, no record label people, no management. No one would hear or comment on what we were doing until we were done,” Meany says. "We didn't want to make blurry music. We set out to record something that was unapologetically us.” Fans will get a first taste of Odd Soul when MUTEMATH introduce their songs during two very special shows in August. The band will perform at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on August 16th and at the Mercury Lounge in New York City on August 25th. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first served basis beginning July 5th. Stay tuned to MUTEMATH’s official website, www.mutemath.com for ticket links and details, and while there check out Darren and Roy on the drums and bass. You can also watch the teaser video here: http://wbr.fm/MMDplusB. Since releasing their first EP in late 2004, MUTEMATH’s inherent nature has challenged limitations and expanded parameters. By the time they released their 2006 self-titled debut, their blending of adverse genres into its own innovative sonically adventurous creation earned them a reputation as one of modern music’s most daring young groups. By 2007, they would find themselves nominated for a Grammy (for “Best Short Form Music Video” for their single “Typical”) and declared “the #1 band you need to see live before you die” by Alternative Press. Their stellar live show was captured in a 2009 live CD/DVD, entitled Armistice Live, which features explosive concert footage, a "Making of Armistice" documentary, previously unreleased studio vlogs, and bonus copies of MUTEMATH's popular short-form music videos, including the never-released "Control" video. For info, videos and photos of MUTEMATH, please visit www.mutemath.com. Contact kevin@telepromt.com for more details. LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/mutemath-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111110T200000 DTEND:20111110T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110727T095230 LAST-MODIFIED:20110727T095230 UID:4524@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Foreign Exchange at Workplay DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Exchange will be performing at Workplay Theatre November 10 at 8 p.m.  Tickets to the 18+ show are available through Workplay for $20. Consisting of rapper/singer/songwriter Phonte and producer Nicolay, The Foreign Exchange came together via the online hip-hop community Okayplayer.com in 2002. After trading files through Instant Messenger for over a year, Nicolay (living in his native Holland at the time) and Phonte (a Raleigh, NC resident) completed their debut album before they ever met each other in person. The album, "Connected," was released in 2004 to positive reviews, and was praised by legendary DJ's such as Jazzy Jeff, King Britt, and DJ Spinna for its inventive mix of hip-hop, R&B, and electronica. Their sophomore album, "Leave It All Behind" (2008) found The Foreign Exchange much closer in geography (Nicolay becoming a resident of Wilmington, NC), but located much further from their hip-hop origins. On the strength of their exhilarating live show and several nationally programmed music videos, "Leave It All Behind" became the group's most successful album to date, culminating in a Grammy-nomination for the album's first single, "Daykeeper". "Authenticity," released on October 12, 2010 on +FE Music, is The Foreign Exchange’s third album. Contact Aimee Flint at flint@theforeignexchangemusic.com for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/the-foreign-exchange-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110730T100000 DTEND:20110730T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T114605 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T114605 UID:4462@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Acipco/Eagan School Hosts Reunion DESCRIPTION:The Acipco/Eagan Grammar School will hold a reunion for the classes of 1922-70 July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gardendale Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale A short program begins at 1:30. Drinks will be furnished. Those who attend are invited to bring family members, friends and a covered dish. For more information, call George Nash at 403-6287 or Lebron (Slick) Griffith at 631-9881. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/acipcoeagan-school-hosts-reunion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924T080000 DTEND:20110924T120000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T114437 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T114437 UID:4459@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Run, Walk Will Aid Prostate Cancer Cause DESCRIPTION:Urology Centers of Alabama’s Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, a 5K race and 1 mile fun walk, will be Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park. The event will support ZERO: The Project to End Prostate Cancer and the Urology Health Foundation. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 27 cities this year. Funds raised go to prostate cancer research, education and free screenings. Awards will be given to the first overall male and female winners and the top three male and female winners in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-99. Pre-registration is $25; race day registration is $30. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Register online at HYPERLINK "http://www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/birmingham"www.GreatProstateCancerChallenge.com/races/birmingham. Register in person or pick up bibs and T-shirts at the Urology Centers of Alabama, 3485 Independence Dr. in Homewood, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Race day registration begins at the park’s Dogwood Pavilion at 7 a.m. Entry fees to the park will be waived for racers; parking is free. To volunteer at the race, contact Sherry Wilson at 445-0117 or HYPERLINK "mailto:swilson@urologyal.com"swilson@urologyal.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/run-walk-will-aid-prostate-cancer-cause/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110930T050000 DTEND:20110930T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T113705 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T113705 UID:4456@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hewitt-Trussville Class Plans 50th Reunion DESCRIPTION:Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Class of 1961 will host a 50th reunion with a two-night celebration. Class members will gather for dinner Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant in Trussville. The main event will be Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Grayson Valley Country Club. The evening includes a banquet, music, dancing, cash bar, pictures and a memorabilia display. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $45 per person, with an additional $5 charge for a commemorative mug. For more information, call Carolyn Lochamy Ray at 739-0100 or Shirley Robbins Sawyer at 853-2025. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 1. Send checks made payable to Hewitt-Trussville Class of 1961 to P. O. Box 361384, Birmingham, 35236. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/hewitt-trussville-class-plans-50th-reunion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924T140000 DTEND:20110924T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T113600 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T113600 UID:4454@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jazz Festival Returns To Fourth Avenue DESCRIPTION:After a one year hiatus, the eighth annual Taste of Fourth Avenue Jazz Festival will return Sept. 24 to the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District on Fourth Ave. N. and 18th St. Several area jazz groups will perform, with saxophonist Paul Taylor as the headliner. The 2011 festival will kick off at 2 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. The festival was founded by Urban Impact, which helps promote downtown Birmingham’s Historic Fourth Avenue Business District. The city of Birmingham is one of the festival’s primary sponsors. This year’s festival is managed by Magic City Smooth Jazz, a Birmingham nonprofit organization. The event’s goals are to educate and expose Birmingham area residents to the rich culture of the Fourth Avenue Business District, a historic place for black businesses, music and professional services. Besides musical entertainment, the festival will feature an art village where artists can showcase their work. Vendors include businesses in the Fourth Avenue Business District as well as Jones Valley Urban Farm and West End Community Gardens. The event takes place during the Alabama’s Tourism Year of Alabama Music. For more information, visit www.justataste.org. For more Year of Alabama Music events, visit HYPERLINK "http://YearOfAlabamaMusic.com/"http://YearOfAlabamaMusic.com LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/jazz-festival-returns-to-fourth-avenue/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820T180000 DTEND:20110820T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T113312 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T113312 UID:4452@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Gala’s Theme Is ‘Circus of Hope’ DESCRIPTION:The American Cancer Society’s 31st annual Hope Gala will be Aug. 20 at Vestavia Country Club. This year’s event, themed “Circo Della Speranza” (Circus of Hope), honors Stanley R. Virciglio. Virciglio is a third-generation grocer and owner of the Piggly Wiggly stores in Crestline, Liberty Park and Homewood. A cancer survivor, he is known for his generosity to local non-profits and his support of education in Birmingham. The Hope Gala will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction. Live music will be provided after dinner by Livewire. Tickets are $250 per person. Funds raised will support the American Cancer Society. For more information or to buy tickets, call Ellen Miles at 930-8883. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/gala%e2%80%99s-theme-is-%e2%80%98circus-of-hope%e2%80%99/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110817T113000 DTEND:20110817T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T113141 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T115117 UID:4450@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Finebaum Headlines CASA Luncheon DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4464" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Helping plan the CASA luncheon are from left: Howard Bearman, CASA volunteer; Rene Williams Spain, CASA executive director; Hansell G. Burke, volunteer; Allison Burleson, planning committee member; and Irene Little, chairman of the CASA board."][/caption] Paul Finebaum will be the guest speaker at an Aug. 17 luncheon hosted by CASA, a nonprofit network supporting and promoting court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children. The sports radio and TV personality will make predictions about the 2011 college football season at the event, set for 11:30 a.m. at The Club. Guests will be able to ask questions. CASA serves children from birth to 18 years of all races and economic levels. CASA volunteers are appointed by family court judges to investigate specific cases. These volunteers interview the children and others in an effort to guarantee the children’s best interests. The program’s goal is to see that every child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For more information or to buy tickets, visit KickOffForCASA.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/finebaum-headlines-casa-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813T190000 DTEND:20110813T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T113042 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T113042 UID:4448@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:SVHS Classes Will Reunite DESCRIPTION:The Shades Valley High School classes of 1969, 1970 and 1971 will have a reunion Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex. This will be the first time these classes have combined for a reunion. The three classes combined had more than 1,000 students, and committee members are still working to locate all of them. Visit HYPERLINK "http://www.shadesvalleymounties1969.com/"www.shadesvalleymounties1969.com for details about locating classmates and the reunion. The evening will include a D.J., dancing and refreshments of fruit, vegetables and hot hors d' oeuvres. Committee members for the class of 1969 are Pam Holmes Arnold, Danny Barry, Sara Howell Bohme, Susan Bailey Nelson, Ann Wright Early, Marian Carroll Hart and Linda Holly Lanier. Serving on the class of 1970 committee are Anita Cooley Israel, Debby Wilhite Porter, Becky Sears Selby, Bennie Vinson and Joy Stamps Wood. Committee members for the class of 1971 are Hank Breland, Jennifer Lee Laborde, Cheryl Saron and Martha Wurtele. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/svhs-classes-will-reunite/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110811T183000 DTEND:20110811T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T112932 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T112932 UID:4446@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Soiree Introduces Role Model Runway DESCRIPTION:The Girl Scouts Young Professionals Society will host the second annual Soiree@Saks Aug. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit. A Role Model Runway will be introduced this year. This fashion show will feature professional community leaders wearing some of Saks’ hottest fashions. Tickets, $30 for an individual and $50 for a couple, include beverage tickets. Tickets can be purchased at HYPERLINK "http://www.girlscoutsnca.org/soiree"www.girlscoutsnca.org/soiree. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres by Café IZ, live music by the Jason Bailey Band plus a silent auction. Flip Burger Boutique will serve its liquid nitrogen cocktails, while other beverages have been donated by Good People Brewery. Also, guests will get the chance to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue, with a portion of the sales going back to the Girl Scouts. The first 50 guests will receive Super Swag Bags filled with goodies, and the next 100 will receive regular swag bags. There will also be a door prize drawing for a Saks item. Silent auction items include baby packages, hotel stays, event tickets, dinner dates, fitness packages, spa days, Saks merchandise and more. Models in the Role Model Runway are Amy Bailey of MyScoop Media; Courtney Bascom Truss of the Birmingham Business Alliance; Keith Brashier of Gregory, Burns & Brashier; Jason Gardwood of Moore Chiropractic; Audrey Pannell of STYLE Advertising, Mary Potter Cummings of the Frost Cummings Tidwell Group, Marc Raby, local playwright and author; Shannon Raine of Protective Life; Dr. Anuradha (Anu) Rao; Janine Smith of Burr Forman; Dafina Ward of AIDS Alabama; Elena White of the Green Way and coordinator of Green Drinks; and Walker White Dorman of Summer Classics. Chairing the event is Sarah Moran; Vivian Yeilding is co-chairman. Other committee members are Ben Goldman, Stephanie Hutcheson, Lindsey Mann, Melissa May, Rukiya McClain, Rachel McElroy, Colleen Mullins, Wynona Raby, Jen Ruiz, Susan Sheilds and Tiffany Story. All proceeds from the event will benefit the initiatives of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. For more information, contact Liz Furst at 980-4750, ext. 1023 or HYPERLINK "mailto:lfurst@girlscoutsnca.org"lfurst@girlscoutsnca.org, or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.girlscoutsnca.org/soiree"www.girlscoutsnca.org/soiree. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/soiree-introduces-role-model-runway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110811T173000 DTEND:20110811T203000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T112836 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T112836 UID:4444@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cocktails in The Gardens Celebrates Five Seasons DESCRIPTION:Cocktails in The Gardens toasts its fifth anniversary Aug. 11, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hill Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The annual event invites Birmingham’s young professionals and music fans to mingle while enjoying the sounds of homegrown artists. Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members. Imperial Catering will offer a cash bar, a signature drink along with wine and domestic beer and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. This season, a new V.I.P. area is $25 for both members and non-members. The V.I.P. area, limited to 100 patrons, offers Cocktails in The Gardens’ most scenic views, an expanded menu and a more fully-stocked cash bar. “Surf on the Turf” will kick off the season Aug. 11, with entertainment by Birmingham native Jon Black. His music has provided the soundtrack for TV’s “90210,” “Private Practice” and “The United States of Tara.” Fresh from an appearance at the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, the singer/songwriter recently was featured in Paste Magazine and American Songwriter. The evening’s signature drink is Sea Breeze. The season’s second event, “Green and Serene,” will be Sept. 8. Downright co-founder Matthew DeVine will perform a solo set featuring many of the funk and rock selections from his band along with his own material. Downright has toured the Southeast for more than a decade, releasing four full-length albums and a DVD. Midori Melon Punch will be the Sept. 8 signature drink. The final event of 2011, “A Haunted Affair,” will be Oct. 13. One of Birmingham’s veteran acts, Rollin’ in the Hay, offers its eclectic blend of bluegrass and Southern rock. Rollin’ in the Hay has opened for Gregg Allman, the Doobie Brothers, Alabama and Widespread Panic. The evening’s signature drink is the Caramel Apple Martini. Proceeds from Cocktails in The Gardens will help support the Friends’ mission to educate the public about plants, gardens and the environment. For more information, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.bbgardens.org/cocktails"www.bbgardens.org/cocktails or contact Shelly McCarty at 414-3965 or HYPERLINK "mailto:smccarty@bbgardens.org"smccarty@bbgardens.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/cocktails-in-the-gardens-celebrates-five-seasons/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110825T180000 DTEND:20110825T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T112653 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T112653 UID:4442@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tasting Event Set For Aug. 25 DESCRIPTION:A Taste of Birmingham, a tasting event featuring area restaurants, will be Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Club. The event benefits the Birmingham Boys Choir and Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Individual tickets are $100; sponsorships range from $500-$10,000. For more information or to buy tickets, call 803-3449 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.thetasteofbirmingham.com/"www.thetasteofbirmingham.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/tasting-event-set-for-aug-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110806T100000 DTEND:20110806T113000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T112551 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T112551 UID:4440@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Forum Focuses On Self-Publishing DESCRIPTION:Emmet O’Neal Library will present a Self-Published Author’s Forum Aug. 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library. Self-published authors will present their works. The event includes a question and answer session. The forum is free and open to public. For more information, call Reece Sherman at 213-2620. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/forum-focuses-on-self-publishing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110806T190000 DTEND:20110806T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T112343 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T112343 UID:4438@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:‘Summer Storm’ Is Dance Event DESCRIPTION:The Vulcan Performers of Rhythm N Motion dance will produce their 18th professional dance entertainment event “Summer Storm” Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Wynfrey Hotel. The event includes dance exhibitions, art, silent auctions and a family-friendly NY/LA Social Dance Party to follow. A goods drive will benefit Three Hots and a Cot, a charity for homeless veterans. The fun starts at 6 p.m. with free dance lessons, including styles for the dance party after the show. An arts event will feature local painters, jewelry design and other crafts. Tickets can be purchased online for $8 at HYPERLINK "http://www.bhamdance.com/"www.bhamdance.com or at the door for $10. Performers include T.J. and Wendy Zito, Brooks Macbeth, Alexa Duchock, Nicole Gryder, Josh Herron, Libby Adkins, Glendinning Johnston, Heather Novak, Amanda Thomas and Keenan Murray. All dancers are local professionals who have regular jobs in fields such as graphic design, banking and sales as well as college students. Exhibitions will include the Vulcanettes junior dancers, Fy Swagga Hip Hop and other local dance groups. Local Justin Bieber impersonator Brad Price will make a special appearance. Photographer Brian Farley will take pictures at the show and social party. For more information, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.bhamdance.com/"www.bhamdance.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/%e2%80%98summer-storm%e2%80%99-is-dance-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110804T173000 DTEND:20110804T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T112128 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T112129 UID:4436@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:UA Jeffco Alums Plan Kick-Off Party DESCRIPTION:The Jefferson County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association will hold its annual Fall Kick-Off Party Aug. 4 at Old Car Heaven. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Coach Mal Moore, UA’s Director of Athletics, is the keynote speaker. Deidra K. Perry is event chairman. Former Alabama players, including Antonio Langham, Derrick Lassic, Kerry Goode and Jeremiah Castille, are scheduled to appear A buffet dinner will be provided by Full Moon BBQ, and a pair of Tide Pride season football tickets will be raffled, with proceeds going toward the chapter’s scholarship fund. Raffle tickets, $3 each or $10 for four, can be purchased by emailing HYPERLINK "mailto:jconrad@cbcocpa.com"jconrad@cbcocpa.com. The event is open to Alabama friends, fans and alumni of all ages. Admission is free for active chapter members, $25 for non-members and free for children 12 and under. Admission fees will support scholarships. Proceeds will also support tornado relief in Tuscaloosa. Those who are not members can join at the event or by visiting HYPERLINK "http://www.uajeffco.org/"www.uajeffco.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/ua-jeffco-alums-plan-kick-off-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110806T100000 DTEND:20110806T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T111951 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T111951 UID:4433@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Haircuts Help Kids At ‘Shear Kindness’ DESCRIPTION:Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama’s Young Leadership Board will host the second annual Shear Kindness hair cut-a-thon Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second floor of the former Belk store at the Riverchase Galleria. The event will be held during Alabama’s 2011 sales tax holiday weekend. Supporters include the Galleria and Sirote & Permutt. Stylists from the Richard Joseph Studio Salon Spa at Belk, Aveda Institute, Sports Clips and Paul Mitchell’s Xcell Academy will all be giving haircuts in return for a donation to the Ronald McDonald House. Requested donations are $5 for children and $10 for adults. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama is Birmingham’s only affordable provider of temporary housing services focused on serving sick or injured children and their families who must travel to Birmingham for medical care. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House and also provide funding for the new Ronald McDonald Family Room at DCH Regional Medical Center. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/haircuts-help-kids-at-%e2%80%98shear-kindness%e2%80%99/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813 DTEND:20110816 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T111712 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T111712 UID:4429@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Tide, Tigers Unite For Tornado Relief DESCRIPTION:Alabama and Auburn representatives have set aside their rivalry in sports and formed a foundation to raise money for tornado relief. The HEARTinDIXIE Foundation, along with UNITE|364, will host three events Aug. 13-15 to raise money for tornado relief efforts. All proceeds will benefit the Governor's Emergency Relief Fund, www.ServeAlabama.gov. The first event will be an Alumni Day flag football game Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Spain Park High School football field. The HEARTinDIXIE Benefit and Pairings Party will be Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy. Tickets are limited. The final event of the weekend is a charity golf pro-am tournament Aug. 15 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Greystone Golf and Country Club Founders Course. Birmingham’s Hubert Green will be the honorary host. Jerry Pate, Leonard Thompson, Steve Lowery, Michael Thompson and Boo Weekly have all committed to play in the tournament. A complete list of participating PGA Tour professionals will soon be announced. Celebrity athletes taking part in the weekend’s events include Bo Jackson, Cornelius Bennett, Pat Dye, Ray Perkins, Al DelGreco, Bobby Humphrey, Stan White, Gene Stallings, Joe Cribbs and Lee Roy Jordan. The HEARTinDIXIE Foundation includes Alabama and Auburn committee members. Representing their respective universities are Ken Wilder, Alabama A-Club president, and Gordon Stone, Auburn Football Lettermen Club president. Scott Myer, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame executive director, is also helping with efforts to include all Alabamians in this statewide cause. For more information about the foundation, visit www.RebuildRecover.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/tide-tigers-unite-for-tornado-relief/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110818T180000 DTEND:20110818T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T111517 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T111517 UID:4427@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Gala Benefits Ronald McDonald House DESCRIPTION:The ninth annual Heart of the House Gala and Auction benefiting Birmingham’s Ronald McDonald House is set for Aug. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wynfrey Hotel. The event will honor Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb. Auction items include a Mini Cooper; Harley Davidson; trips to Las Vegas, Oregon vineyards, the San Diego Zoo, Denver Art Museum and Atlanta Braves games; Alabama and Auburn football tickets and backstage passes to Bryant-Denny Stadium; Instant Wine Cellars; art; diamond jewelry; children’s goodies; and more. Auctioneers will be WJOX FM’s Tony Kurre and ABC 33/40’s Nicole Allshouse. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama is Birmingham’s only affordable provider of temporary housing services focused on serving sick or injured children and their families who must travel to Birmingham for medical care. Event proceeds will benefit the RMH and also provide funding for the new Ronald McDonald Family Room at DCH Regional Medical Center. For ticket or sponsorship information, contact Patricia Craft at  HYPERLINK LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/gala-benefits-ronald-mcdonald-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110922T180000 DTEND:20110922T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T111207 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T111207 UID:4425@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art Show Features Exceptional Artists DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Society of CPAs Birmingham Young CPA Chapter will present the eighth annual Exceptional Masterpieces Art Show, “Pieces of Yesteryear,” Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Exceptional Foundation on Oxmoor Rd. in Homewood. The event benefits the Exceptional Foundation. The art show is the culmination of a year of hard work and creative endeavors by foundation participants. All works are centered on recycled art. The event includes an artwork sale, a silent auction including a local artist section, music, cocktails and food provided by local restaurants. Tickets are $35. VIP packages, which are $250, include two VIP tickets, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a live art demonstration by foundation artists and the first opportunity to bid and buy. For more information, call 870-0776 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.exceptionalfoundation.org/"www.exceptionalfoundation.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/art-show-features-exceptional-artists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110805T180000 DTEND:20110805T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T110348 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T110348 UID:4418@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Next Poetry Slam is Aug. 5 at Library DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Public Library will host its next poetry slam Aug. 5 at the Central Library. Bards & Brews showcases both veteran slammers and first-timers. Live music starts at 6:30 p.m. Call time is 7 p.m. Held on the first Friday of each month, slams are emceed by events director Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins. Each contestant contributes $5 to the pot, and winner takes all. Southern Fried Slam rules will be observed. Craft beer will be available for sampling. Participants must be 18 or older to be admitted and 21 or older to be served. For more information, visit the Bards & Brews page on Facebook. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/next-poetry-slam-is-aug-5-at-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110811T190000 DTEND:20110811T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T105747 LAST-MODIFIED:20110803T155714 UID:4416@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:'Picture of Health' Helps Cancer Foundation DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4421" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Natalie Globetti, left, and her mother Karen Globetti are ready for their close up at this year's Birmingham Bobmshells Picture of Health."][/caption] Birmingham Bombshells will present the third annual "A Picture of Health" Aug. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Old Car Heaven. Patrons should come dressed in 1940s garb or as their favorite golden era "pin-up" personality. Tickets, now available at www.thinkoflaura.org for $25, include treats from local restaurants, a photo and entertainment from DJ Rafa. Photographer Angela Karen started the “Picture of Health” event after being touched by a client with ovarian cancer. All proceeds from the event go to the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Founded in Dec. 2009 by Laura Crandall Brown and her father, James “Jim” Crandall, the foundation focuses on education to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and to help fund research for an early detection diagnostic test. At age 25, Laura lost her 15-month battle with ovarian cancer. Visit www.thinkoflaura.org for more information. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/picture-of-health-helps-cancer-foundation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110916T100000 DTEND:20110918T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110726T105526 LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T105526 UID:4414@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Orchid Show has Exhibits, Sale DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Orchid Society will host its 27th annual Alabama Orchid Show and Sale Sept. 16-18 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Admission is free. Exhibits will showcase different and unusual species of orchids from vendors throughout the U.S. Many of varieties of orchids will be for sale at the show. For information, contact Margaret Holder, show chairman, at HYPERLINK "mailto:Margholder@aol.com"Margholder@aol.com or 933-8688. The Alabama Orchid Society welcomes all visitors to the show and to its monthly meetings, held in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Hodges Room the fourth Tues. of each month at 7:15 p.m. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/orchid-show-has-exhibits-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110719T100000 DTEND:20110728T120000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T111613 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T111613 UID:4265@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Keep Your Act Together DESCRIPTION:The Seasoned Performers Theatre Company presents       KEEP YOUR ACT TOGETHER!   our third annual ACTING WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS AND BOOMERS!! Consisting of four two-hour sessions exploring of the basics of acting, this fun and active workshop is for senior adult beginners and experienced actors alike. Theatre exercises, improvisation and scene work will focus on physical expressiveness and the process of creating a role. The workshop will be led by Martha Haarbauer, founder of The Seasoned Performers and former instructor of acting at UAB’s Department of Theatre.  The workshop will be held July 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 10 AM until noon at the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, Room 324.  The fee for all four sessions is $100.  To register call The Seasoned Performers office at 205-978-5095 or email martha@seasonedperformers.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/keep-your-act-together/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110716T180000 DTEND:20110716T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T111134 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T111134 UID:4262@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Shelby County GOP Reagan-Lincoln Dinner DESCRIPTION:On Saturday evening, July 16, 2011, the Shelby County Republican Party will hold its 2011 Reagan-Lincoln Dinner at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham. AND...we hope you will attend and bring plenty of other conservatives with you! Herman Cain, Republican Presidential Candidate, will be the special guest speaker. Mr. Cain, a proven business leader, is an outstanding speaker who will deliver a big dose of common sense ideas that can put America back on track.  Count on having a lively, fun evening at the event! Here's a link to Herman Cain's latest YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/user/thehermancain#p/u/13/sbwR7aSTcGY Event tickets can be purchased at www.shelbycountygop.org Please order your tickets now, as this event is sure to have a large turnout. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/shelby-county-gop-reagan-lincoln-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110821T053000 DTEND:20110821T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T110615 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T110615 UID:4259@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:9th Annual ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase DESCRIPTION: (Birmingham, Ala.) June 24, 2011 ― A kickoff luncheon for VSA Alabama's 9th Annual ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase was hosted by Event Chair Katherine Barr at Sirote and Permutt. The big event will be held on Sunday evening, August 21 at B&A warehouse.  Patti Hendrix Lovoy, executive director of VSA Alabama, was on hand to share the history of the organization and its signature, year 'round ArtPartners mentoring program.  The August 21 event showcases the collaborative work of the emerging artists of all ages and their creative mentors who are volunteer community artists. VSA Alabama's 2011 Community ArtPartner Awardee will be the late Deane Kenworthy Corliss, who served on the board for over seven years and was instrumental in the development and growth of the organization's services.  Ms. Corliss was a beloved board member, Partner at Bradley Arant Boult and Cummings and former Nursing Director for Public Health.  As a result, her commitment to the mission of VSA Alabama, serving children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses through the arts, was truly from the heart. In addition to Ms. Corliss, this year's ArtPartners Honorary Chair is Devin Brower.  Devin began the ArtPartners program in 2008 after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by an Arterio Veinous Malformation (AVM) at the age of 15. AVM is a congenital condition involving 1% of the population. Throughout her recovery, Devin has enjoyed the benefits of partnering through the arts and has developed quite a talent for painting; particularly of animals. Attending the kickoff meeting were Ms. Lovoy and Ms. Barr along with Board Members Bettina Boateng, Jennifer Lyles, David Corliss, Suzanne Respess and Wyona Hamby. Also in attendance were ArtPartners Committee Members Veronica Denson and Jennifer Ellison and Meagan Vucovich, Project Coordinator of VSA Alabama. About VSA Alabama VSA Alabama is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses through the arts. VSA Alabama is an affiliate of VSA, the international organization in arts and disability, serving millions of people every year through a network of nationwide affiliates and in over 50 countries worldwide.  VSA was founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith as an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. For more information on VSA Alabama or the 9th Annual ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase please visit our website at www.vsaalabama.org or call 205.307.6300. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/9th-annual-artpartners-live-auction-and-showcase/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813 DTEND:20110814 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T105207 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T105207 UID:4256@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:7th Annual Lori Johnson Fun Run DESCRIPTION:Please join us Saturday, August 13th, for the 7th Annual Lori Johnson Fun Run at Greystone Golf and Country Club.  Registration is from 7-7:30am.  The 5K begins at 8am with the 1 mile Fun Run starting at 9am.  Overall winners receive cash and prizes!  Winners of each age group will also receive something very special.  All children participating in the 1M will receive a medallion as they cross the finish line.  Mistress of Ceremonies, Beth Shelburne, Fox 6 Evening News Anchor will kick off the race.  Following the race there will be food, pool games, entertainment and fun for the entire family!  Register on line at www.active.com or email cjohnson@greystonecc.com to request a registration form. The Lori Johnson 5K & 1M Fun Run is held annually in memory of Lori Johnson.  Lori was a healthy woman who rarely had any health problems.  She was unaware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer which led to a stage 4 diagnoses.  Our hope is that through the Lori Johnson Fun Run we keep Lori's memory alive and make a difference is the lives of other women.  Proceeds from this event benefit the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/7th-annual-lori-johnson-fun-run/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T170000 DTEND:20110704T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T104419 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T104419 UID:4253@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park 2011 DESCRIPTION:Building Community through Jazz Kicks Off on the Fourth of July Another summer of smooth jazz sounds kicks off on Independence Day in the Magic City with the first of the annual series of JAZZ IN THE PARK® from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Birmingham’s Caldwell Park, located on the Southside at 26th Street South and Highland Avenue. The Neo Jazz Collective, Birmingham’s premier youth jazz ensemble, will begin the afternoon with an outstanding performance of jazz, R&B, and neo-soul music.  Drummer extraordinaire Fred Spraggins follows with an enthusiastic show.  Rounding out the evening will be a trio of outstanding saxophonists: Vann Burchfield, Dwight Houston, and James Crumb, Jr. Burchfield beat Kenny G’s Guinness World Record for circular breathing, played multiple times at the White House and the Alabama governor’s mansion, and was featured on the cover of Saxophone Journal magazine.  Houston is world renowned, having played with such greats as Diana Washington and with his own group, "On Purpose." Crumb is known for his gifted musical styling with the N’Fusion band. The free concerts continue every Sunday afternoon from July 10-September 4: Sun., July 10 W. C. Patton Park Neo Jazz Collective Roland Gresham Kenneth Williams Sun., July 17 Ensley Park Neo Jazz Collective Laser’s Edge Southpax Saxes Sun., July 24 East Lake Park Neo Jazz Collective T.A.D. of Jazz Vann Burchfield Sun., July 31 Legion Field Neo Jazz Collective Left Field Shaun Pezant Trio N’Fusion Featuring James Crumb, Jr. Sun., August 7 Botanical Gardens Neo Jazz Collective Kim Scott Keith Williams Sun., August 14 Vulcan Park Neo Jazz Collective Tena Wilson Goodfellas On Purpose Sun., August 21 Tom Bradford Park Neo Jazz Collective Overfloe Jose Carr Sun., August 28 Sidewalk Film Festival Neo Jazz Collective Foxy Fatts RAW Jazz Trio Sun., September 4 Railroad Park Neo Jazz Collective Rickey Powell Heritage Band Dee Lucas JAZZ IN THE PARK® is an effort by the non-profit organization, Magic City Smooth Jazz, to increase cultural activities in neighborhoods and communities in the Greater Birmingham area by presenting a series of FREE summer performances in various parks and provide a platform on which local jazz artists can showcase their talents and unique artistic style of music of contemporary, straight-ahead, and Latin jazz.  This second annual series is made possible by the generous support of the City of Birmingham; Waldrep, Stewart, & Kendrick, LLC; Alabama Power; AT&T; BlueCross and BlueShield of Alabama; NHB Group, LLC; Community Coffee, Coca-Cola; Wells Fargo Foundation; Alabama State Council on the Arts; Samford University’s WVSU-FM; Patti Moss Williams Communications; The Robert R. Myer Foundation; Daniel Foundation; and the Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation.  Additional sponsors are needed and appreciated to insure the continued success of these free events. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, and enjoy the music! For more information, visit www.magiccitysmoothjazz or call 205-616-1735. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/jazz-in-the-park-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110820T180000 DTEND:20110820T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T102758 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T102758 UID:4249@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hope Gala DESCRIPTION:The American Cancer Society’s 31st Annual Hope Gala will take place August 20, 2011 at Vestavia Country Club. This year’s event, themed “Circo Della Speranza” translated Circus of Hope honors Stanley R. Virciglio.  Mr. Virciglio is a third-generation grocer and owner of the Piggly Wiggly’s located in Crestline, Liberty Park, and Homewood.  Mr. Virciglio is a cancer survivor and known for his generosity to local non-profits and support of education in Birmingham. The Hope Gala will begin at 6pm with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. Tickets to the Hope Gala are $250.00 per person.  The money raised at the Hope Gala support the American Cancer Society’s mission to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay will, get well, find cures, and fight back. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Hope Gala, contact Ellen Miles at 205-930-8883. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/hope-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110922 DTEND:20110923 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T102356 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T102356 UID:4247@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Harbert Center 25th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN and CELEBRATE: THE HARBERT CENTER TURNS 25 IN 2011 (BIRMINGHAM, AL) – Downtown Birmingham’s premiere event facility, The Harbert Center, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year.  The historic building originally opened as a permanent meeting venue for Birmingham’s small and large community civic groups in June of 1986.  John M. Harbert III and Hall W. Thompson were the masterminds behind the building project.  This unique structure was funded strictly on private donations. Today, with exclusive efforts from private, corporate, and individual supporters, the building remains in great condition.  A 2011 current capital fundraising campaign is underway to allow for first rate technology renovations.  A dinner gala to celebrate is planned for Thursday, September 22, 2011 in the venue’s main dining room, Beeson Hall. A week-long celebration including educational mini programs and receptions will precede the dinner gala. The Rotary Club of Birmingham, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, and the Monday Morning Quarterback Club have been permanent tenants of The Harbert Center since day one. Today, the venue serves over 30 civic and professional groups that meet regularly on a weekly or monthly basis throughout the year.  Significant accommodations also include bookings for weddings, receptions, proms, and other social functions, as well as educational training seminars, fundraisers, and more. Southern Foodservices Management, Inc. serves as The Harbert Center’s exclusive on-site catering company and provides dining services seven days a week at the facility. Originally designed and described as “the building in the gray flannel suit” which was meant to suggest the make-up and attire of its best dressed business client, The Harbert Center still greets the city’s best dressed and most influential client during many of the area’s highly regarded gala and social affairs.   Clients and guests in search of an unparalleled and refined facility are discovering and re-discovering The Harbert Center.  As the premier and distinctive event facility in Alabama, The Harbert Center is a timeless facility with outstanding food and service, and a long standing commitment to making your event the best ever.  Whether your event is for 10 or 500, and regardless of your plans to educate, entertain, or celebrate, one of our rooms is sure to suit you.  Special rates and discounts apply for non-profit groups and civic organizations. The elegant surroundings, fine foods and attention to detail make The Harbert Center the perfect place for your bridesmaids’ luncheon, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception.  The Harbert Center, located at 2019 4th Avenue North in Downtown Birmingham, offers a perfect setting with endless capabilities in its unique architectural design and multi-purpose function.  For more information contact Jessica Atkins, Leslie Rives, or Chandrel Wright-Richardson at 205-226- 8800 or visit www.theharbertcenter.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/harbert-center-25th-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924 DTEND:20110925 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T100736 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T100736 UID:4244@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Great Prostate Cancer Challenge - Birmingham DESCRIPTION:www.GreatProstateCancerChallenge.com/races/birmingham Saturday, September 24, 2011 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk - 8AM (Rain or Shine) Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavilion 200 Terrace Dr - Pelham, AL 35124 (Park Entrance Fee will be Waived) (Free Parking Available) Join Urology Centers of Alabama for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, a 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk to support ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer and Urology Health Foundation. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 27 cities in 2011. Funds raised go to prostate cancer research, education, and free screenings. ZERO provides comprehensive treatment information to patients, education to those at risk, and free screenings to men around the country. The Urology Health Foundation provides free screenings to men in the State of Alabama. ZERO also works to increase research funds from the federal government to find new treatments and better diagnostic tests for this disease. The Urology Centers’ physicians are leading the way to treat prostate cancer with cutting-edge medical procedures such as minimally invasive robotic surgery, image-guided radiation, seed implantation, and cryosurgery. The practice also plays an integral role in the field of urology through research studies conducted at the facility. Urology Centers of Alabama is committed to investigating the effectiveness of all treatment options, including new drugs and procedures that hold great promise. Nationwide, a man dies from prostate cancer every 18 minutes. But there is hope--education about prostate cancer risk and access to screenings can save countless lives. Join us in making the GPCC - Birmingham a great success! Awards: Awards will be given to 1st Overall Male and Female winners (cannot win in age group), Top 3 Male and Female winners in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99. Entry Fees: $25 Pre-registration; $30 Race Day Registration; for the 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Registration & Packet Pickup: Register online at www.GreatProstateCancerChallenge.com/races/birmingham. Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt at: Urology Centers of Alabama 3485 Independence Dr Homewood, AL 35209 Friday, September 23rd (10AM - 5:30PM) Oak Mountain State Park (Dogwood Pavilion) Race Day, Saturday, September 24th (7AM - Race Start) Bring the Whole Family: Bring the whole family and get ready for the first ever Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk for the Birmingham area. Competitors from across the State are invited to pick up the pace against prostate cancer. Teams: Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2011 GPCC - Birmingham on Saturday, September 24th. Challenge your friends, family, or colleagues to run (or walk) in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Teams run/walk together to raise funds for ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer and Urology Health Foundation. Visit www.GreatProstateCancerChallenge.com/races/birmingham to set up a running team. Fundraising: Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club, church, or association) or schools and start fundraising for the GPCC - Birmingham. Please visit www.GreatProstateCancerChallenge.com/races/birmingham for more information and to create your own personal or team donation page. Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer at the race, please contact: Sherry Wilson at (205) 445-0117 or swilson@urologyal.com. About ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer: We commit ourselves not only to reduce prostate cancer and alleviate the pain from the disease, but to end it. We see a future where all men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer will be cured or can manage their illness with high quality of life, with the support they need to minimize physical and emotional suffering, and to cope effectively throughout their cancer journey. For more information, go to www.ZeroCancer.org. About Urology Health Foundation: Since 2007, the Urology Health Foundation has screened over 2,300 men free for prostate cancer in 16 different Alabama counties. In 2010 alone, the Foundation screened 1,068 men in 13 Alabama counties, many of which were in the Black Belt Region of the State. For more information, go to www.UrologyHealthFoundation.org. About Urology Centers of Alabama: Urology Centers of Alabama for over 50 years has been committed to providing the highest quality medical services in a compassionate and caring environment. With 16 skilled physicians as well as state-of-the-art facilities, the practice has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in the Birmingham medical community. For more information, go to www.UrologyCentersAlabama.com. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/great-prostate-cancer-challenge-birmingham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110726T080000 DTEND:20110727T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T095837 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T095837 UID:4241@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Children's Hospital Hosts Summer Workshop for School Nurses DESCRIPTION:BIRMINGHAM (June 8, 2011)- The Children’s Hospital Education and Safety Center will host its second annual School Nurse Workshop  June 28-29, and again July 26-27. This year’s workshop will be provided on two separate dates to accommodate more nurses. Each two-day session will cover the same information.  Each workshop day will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place at the Children’s Hospital Bradley Lecture Center (1600 6th Ave. S., Birmingham). Parking is available at the Park Place parking deck (1600 5th Ave.). Each workshop is open to the first 175 applicants. The cost is $25 and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, or to register, contact Sandy Tombrello at sandy.tombrello@chsys.org or by phone at 205-939-9377 or 1-866-800-7259. The first day of each workshop will be a series of lectures. Topics include: asthma, diabetes, ADD/ADHD, autism and orthopedic injuries. The second day will provide hands-on practice with clinical experts via skills labs. Skills topics include: catheterizations, pediatric assessment, insulin pumps and carbohydrate counting, IV insertion and more. Last year, nearly 200 nurses from Alabama elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools in 30 different counties attended. All the sessions were conducted by physicians, nurses and social workers who are experts in their respective fields of pediatrics. Topics were planned in response to survey results from more than 500 nurses that asked for suggestions and common concerns. "Evaluations completed by the school nurses attending the workshop expressed that the offering was invaluable and that the presenters offered information that would greatly influence the care of their children at school," said organizer Ginger Parsons, RN, who serves as an educator through the CHECK Center. As the only hospital in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children, Children’s Hospital is the hub of specialized pediatric expertise. Its physicians and nurses know that the school nurse is often the first to notice signs of illness and disease in school children, and is frequently responsible for much of a sick or injured child’s after-care. By providing training to these frontline caregivers through the School Nurse Workshop, Children’s is able to share its expertise with communities across the state. The Children’s Hospital of Alabama is the 10th busiest pediatric medical center in the United States. Located in Birmingham, Children’s is one of only about 45 freestanding acute care hospitals of its kind in the nation and the only hospital in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is licensed for 275 beds. Children’s is a private, not-for-profit hospital governed by a volunteer board of trustees. The hospital was recently recognized for the excellence of its nursing care by achieving Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Children’s will celebrate its centennial anniversary this year. For more information, visit www.chsys.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/childrens-hospital-hosts-summer-workshop-for-school-nurses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110817T113000 DTEND:20110817T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T095322 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T095322 UID:4239@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Luncheon Featuring sports Wit, Wisdom, & Some Classic Finebaum DESCRIPTION:If you love sports you will love hearing Paul Finebaum talk about the up coming 2011 Football Season….predictions, speculations, you will could hear anything and everything about the upcoming season and have an opportunity to support a great cause for abused and neglected children in Jefferson County. If you’ve ever sat in your car or at home and screamed at him through your radio like he could hear you, then this will be your time ask questions or give him your opinion in person. He Will Hear You! Of course, you might not like the answer. Not only will you get the wit and questionable wisdom of the legendary Paul Finebaum, but you’ll also get an incredible lunch served up from the chefs at The Club including their famous orange rolls. So bring your friends, bring your coworkers and bring some questions. It will be a great time for a good cause. CASA of Jefferson County asks you to join Mr. Finebaum in supporting our efforts to ensure that every child has a caring and supportive adult as his or her advocate in Family Court. CASA is a nonprofit network supporting and promoting court appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children. This program serves children from birth to 18 years, of all races and economic levels. CASA volunteers are appointed by a Family Court judge to investigate a specific case. These volunteers interview the children and other significant parties, in an effort to guarantee the children’s best interests. The goal is to see that every child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer is the one constant adult presence - the one adult focused solely on them. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/a-luncheon-featuring-sports-wit-wisdom-some-classic-finebaum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110730T100000 DTEND:20110730T120000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T094850 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T094850 UID:4237@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Public Library to Host Workshop on Historic House Research DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is hosting a workshop on historic house research on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Arrington Auditorium. The workshop is sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Commission and the Birmingham Historical Society.  Attendees will learn how to conduct research on historic dwellings in Birmingham and Jefferson County including the resources available at BPL and requirements for historical designations and markers. Linda Nelson, Jefferson County Historical Commission Executive Secretary, will discuss requirements of the Historical Marker Program and other historical designations, and Jason Kirby, BPL Bookmender and Birmingham Botanical Garden Archivist, will discuss his experiences with the Historical Marker Program application process. This workshop does not require registration.  For more information, please contact the Southern History Department of BPL at 205-226-3665 or askgenlocal@bham.lib.al.us. Event: Workshop on Historic House Research Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Place: Central Library’s Arrington Auditorium Cost: Free Registration: Not required LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/birmingham-public-library-to-host-workshop-on-historic-house-research/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110701 DTEND:20110817 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T094627 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T094627 UID:4235@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Children's Choir auditions DESCRIPTION:Event Details: The Birmingham Children's Choir will hold auditions during the months of July and August. Please contact Amanda Klimko to schedule an audition: amanda.klimko@birminghamchildrenschoir.org. BCC rehearses each Tuesday, August-November, January - late April/early May, 5:30-7:00pm, at Edgewood Presbyterian Church (850 Oxmoor Road, 35209) LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/birmingham-childrens-choir-auditions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110721 DTEND:20110722 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110701T093909 LAST-MODIFIED:20110701T093909 UID:4231@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alzheimer's diamond benefit returns DESCRIPTION:For the fifth year, Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama (ACA) is presenting Hot Diamonds in the Summer.  The highlight will be a wine and cheese reception and drawing on Thursday, July 21 at Wallace-Burke Fine Jewelry and Collectibles at SoHo Square in downtown Homewood.  “This year marks our 20th year of service to families living with Alzheimer’s disease and we are pleased to have our friends at Wallace-Burke helping us celebrate that accomplishment,” said Executive Director Miller Piggott. The sparkling diamond earrings featured in the Hot Diamonds in the Summer benefit are 1 carat total weight mounted in 18k white gold.  The earrings, which are valued at $3,100, are compliments of David Hezlep and Preston Foy. Previous winners include Jeannie Duke, Katya O’Leary and Mary Cummings along with first year winner, Grady Gunn.  Board members anticipating the event are president Christy Baynes, John Beard, Lynn Campisi, Jennifer Smith, Nancy Echols, Tom Morton, Lauryn Walker, Julie Bryant and Susan Bremer. Each ticket is $25 or five tickets can be purchased for $100.  Tickets may be purchased at the reception or beforehand at Wallace-Burke and Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama.  Tickets are available online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.alzca.org" www.alzca.org or by calling 871-7970. This event benefits ACA services, including respite care, scholarships for patients to attend adult day care centers or for continence supplies.  These services will impact many of the over 93,000 Alzheimer’s patients in Alabama.  ACA also partners with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to provide Care Trak bracelets that help locate patients who have wandered from home.  ACA offers education to families affected by this disease through support groups and telephone counseling. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/07/alzheimers-diamond-benefit-returns/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110630T183000 DTEND:20110630T213000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T100443 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T100443 UID:4218@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"I Love America" Summer Celebration Series DESCRIPTION:The 30th annual "I Love America" Summer Celebration Series will kick off its first event June 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department. The second "I Love America" event will be Aug. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Both events will be at Wald Park in Vestavia Hills. Admission is free. Soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. Entertainment includes swimming, music, a movie in the park and more. For more information visit www.vestaviahills.org. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/i-love-america-summer-celebration-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T100000 DTEND:20110704T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T095432 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T095432 UID:4215@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Our Lady of Sorrows Independence Day Festival DESCRIPTION:The 62nd Our Lady of Sorrows Independence Day Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 in the OLS parking lot. Entertainment includes karaoke, fish ponds, cake booths, a ring toss, bingo, hot wheel racing, darts, putting greens and a raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each, and this year's grand prize is a 2011 Toyota Yaris. There will also be the annual Trash n' Treasure rummage sale in the gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food will be sold throughout the event and includes barbecue plates, hot dogs, smoked sausages and pork sandwiches. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/our-lady-of-sorrows-independence-day-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T100000 DTEND:20110704T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T094546 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T094546 UID:4212@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Oak Mountain July 4th Flag Making/Parade DESCRIPTION:Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham will celebrate the Fourth of July with a day of flag making followed by a parade through the campground. Flag making will begin at 10 a.m. the morning of July 4 at the campground pavilion. Admission to the park is $1-$3. For more information call 620-2520. LOCATION:Pelham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/oak-mountain-july-4th-flag-makingparade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T180000 DTEND:20110704T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T094350 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T094350 UID:4210@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Barons vs. Mobile BayBears + Fireworks Show DESCRIPTION:For the first time sine 2007, the Birmingham Barons will will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks shows July Fourth at Regions Park in Hoover. The shows will follow a special 6 p.m. game against the Mobile BayBears, Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. General admission tickets are $7 each. For more information visit www.barons.com. LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/birmingham-barons-vs-mobile-baybears-fireworks-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110702T180000 DTEND:20110702T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T094104 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T094104 UID:4208@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Morgan Creek Vineyards Fourth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Morgan Creek Vineyards in Harpersville will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration in the Vineyards from 6 to 10 p.m. July 2. Tickets are $10 and include parking, winery tours, wine tasting, fireworks and live music by Tekneek. Those who attend can bring blankets, chairs, and pack a picnic basket or purchase food onsite. Patriotic songs will play as the time for fireworks nears. LOCATION:Harpersville, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/morgan-creek-vineyards-fourth-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T170000 DTEND:20110704T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T093836 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T093836 UID:4205@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Homewood July 4th Celebration DESCRIPTION:The city of Homewood and the Homewood Parks and Recreation will celebrate the Fourth of July in Downtown Homewood again this year. The streets in downtown Homewood will be closed to vehicles to make way for pedestrian traffic. The event opens to the general public at 5 p.m. There will be a combination of inflatables and rides placed in the streets that will appeal to children of all ages. A DJ will provide music and interactive activities. Downtown Homewood is also a good location to view "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks show from Vulcan Park. All rides and inflateables will end prior to the beginning of the fireworks show. Tickets will be sold for the rides and inflatables. Proceeds from the event will benefit the H.E.A.T. program at the Homewood Parks and Recreation. The H.E.A.T. program is for sixth-eighth graders in Homewood providing recreational opportunities for the participants in different areas of interest. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/homewood-july-4th-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T210000 DTEND:20110704T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T093540 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T093540 UID:4203@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Thunder on the Mountain 2011 DESCRIPTION:Thunder on the Mountain 2011, Birmingham's traditional Independence Day fireworks demonstration, will once again illuminate the skies above Vulcan starting at 9 p.m. July 4. Prime viewing locations include Southside, Five Points South, downtown Homewood, the UAB campus, and Mountain Brook. Visit www.visitvulcan.com for more helpful viewing tips. Vulcan Park and Museum will be open July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for visitors.  However, after 6 p.m. the park will be closed to the public as the park grounds and parking lots will be cleared out and closed for safety purposes. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/thunder-on-the-mountain-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110626T170000 DTEND:20110626T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T093214 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T093214 UID:4201@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Preserving the Heritage at Sloss Furnaces DESCRIPTION:Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is hosting its second annual Preserving the Heritage, Sloss Silent Auction June 26 from 5-8 p.m. All proceeds will go toward phase II of the Sloss Boilers Preservation Project. These unique boilers provided the steam that powered over 90 percent of the site—steam essential for  powering the enormous blast furnaces responsible for making Sloss    Furnaces one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world. Last year’s proceeds went towards phase I of the project—foliage removal and extensive roof repairs. Proceeds from phase II will go  toward structural and masonry repairs. Auction items include unique pieces of Sloss Furnaces as well as items provided by local artists, photographers, merchants and organizations.  Local artists Bethanne Betherd Hill, Byron Sonnier, Doug Baulos and John Wilson are using actual pig iron bars cast at Sloss to create four unique pieces of art that represent their own individual style. Live music by will be provided by The New Grass Troubadors and light hors d’oeuvres and wine and beer will be served. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.slossfurnaces.com or by calling 324-1911. In addition to benefiting the Sloss Boilers Preservation Project, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross for the  April 27 tornado recovery. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/preserving-the-heritage-at-sloss-furnaces/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110729 DTEND:20110731 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T092743 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T092743 UID:4199@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Riverchase Community Church Scrapbooking Crop fundraiser DESCRIPTION:The Riverchase Community Church will host its fifth weekend Scrapbooking Crop fund-raiser July 29 from 5-11 p.m., and two sessions July 30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 3-10 p.m. hosted by the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Riverchase Community Church. The cost is $20 per session ($15 if paid in advance) or $45 for three sessions. This will include three feet of table space, access to tools (AccuCut, QuicKutz & Cricut), door prizes, swap table, one meal per session and snacks. Sponsors for the included make-and-take classes are Close to My Heart representative Barbara Osburn on Friday night, Creative Memories Consultant Heather Harkins on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Stampin' Up! representative Andrea Clayton on from  3-10 p.m. Reserve a spot by emailing Inez@gpo-box.com or calling (205) 979-6644. LOCATION:Brmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/riverchase-community-church-scrapbooking-crop-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110722 DTEND:20110723 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T092506 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T092506 UID:4197@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Miss Shelby County Pageant DESCRIPTION:The reigning 2011 Miss Shelby County Megan Picklesimer will crown her successor, Miss Shelby County 2012, July 22 at a “Night at the Cinema”. The 2012 Miss Shelby County Pageant will be at the Shelby County High School Auditorium in Columbiana. Miss Shelby County is a preliminary pageant of the Miss Alabama and Miss America Pageants, the largest scholarship organization for young women in the world. Contestants must be between the ages of 17 and 23 and live, work, or go to school in Shelby, Chilton, Jefferson, Talladega, Bibb, Coosa or St. Clair counties. Contestants will attend a get acquainted tea party July 12 at 5 p.m. There is one required rehearsal July 21 at 6 p.m. Interviews will be held on the afternoon of July 22 at Shelby County High School with the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. that night. All paperwork must be submitted by June 30 to director Pam Oliver at P. O. Box 1762, Columbiana, AL 35051. Two new scholarships are being awarded: the Sonya Lefkovits Community Service Award ($500) and a new scholarship to Troy University (academic restrictions apply). In the last three years more than $36,000 in scholarship money, tuition grants, and gifts have been awarded to the winners. The Vignette Club of Columbiana, a member of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs, has produced the Miss Shelby Pageant for 24 years. All proceeds from the pageant are given in scholarships as well as community donations to local schools, the Safe House, the Owens House and other non-profit community services. Last year the Miss Shelby County Pageant won the coveted Outstanding Closed Pageant Award from the Miss Alabama Organization. Past Miss Shelby Counties include: Liz Cochran, Miss Alabama 2009; Deidra Downs, Miss Alabama 2004 and Miss America 2005; and Amie Beth Dickinson Shaver, Miss Alabama 1994. For more information and registration papers, visit www.missshelbycounty.org or contact the director, Pam Oliver at (205)283-1893, (205)668-6844 or email poliver@shelbyed.k12.al.us. LOCATION:Columbiana, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/miss-shelby-county-pageant-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110624T180000 DTEND:20110624T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T092215 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T092215 UID:4195@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Boston Butt Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:The Regent Forest Neighborhood Association will host a Boston Butt Fundraiser for July Fourth benefiting neighborhood improvement projects. The Boston butts are $30 each, and all orders must be turned in to Melinda Wells by June 20. Pick up will be from 6-7:30 p.m. June 24 at the home of Melinda on 2345 Queensview Road in Hoover. The meat is supplied by Firehouse BBQ. The butts historically average 7.5 pounds before smoking and will produce the makings of 12 to 15 sandwiches. They come in a sealed bag, cooked, and ready to eat.  They can be reheated in the sealed bag from freezer to oven at 200 degrees. For more information or to request an order e-mail Melinda Wells at: davemelinda@bellsouth.net. LOCATION:2345 Queensview Road, Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/boston-butt-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110619T150000 DTEND:20110619T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T091857 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T091857 UID:4193@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Rock the Block Party DESCRIPTION:Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church in Homewood will host a Rock the Block Party June 19 at 3 p.m. at the church. There will be food, fun and fellowship for all ages. Vacation Bible School will kickoff the same day at 5 p.m. for ages 3-sixth grade and will continue June20-23 from 6-8:30 p.m. with crafts, music, recreation and a snack supper each evening.  For more info or to register online see www.rabc.org or call 942-8060. LOCATION:309 Raleigh Avenue, Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/rock-the-block-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110624 DTEND:20110626 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T091714 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T091714 UID:4191@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament DESCRIPTION:The second annual Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament will be June 24-25 on Lake Alice at Kanawahala Program Center (KPC) in Chelsea. Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. The tournament will kick-off June 24 with a Captain’s Party from 6-8:30 p.m. at KPC. The dinner includes a silent auction and dinner by the award-winning Alabama Wildlife Federation cooking team, “The Cajun Connection.” Silent auction items include a Dell laptop, North Carolina vacation at a mountain home on the Nantahala River, signed photos of Cam Newton, Michael Ingram and Nick Saban, a diamond necklace from Levy’s Fine Jewelry, jewelry and home items from Barton Clay, restaurant gift cards and more. Following a 6 a.m. breakfast June 25, the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at Lake Alice on KPC and other private, local lakes. Lunch will be provided and an awards presentation will follow. Overnight accommodations can be provided. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $2,500. Prizes will be awarded for bass weight and all other species including catfish and bream. Fish may be iced or put in live wells, and fish more than 14 inches much be released back into the lake. All other fish may be taken home. No live bait will be allowed. The fishing tournament started in 2004, and is now being revived in honor of Girl Scout supporter Bill Ireland Sr. This year’s event is being chaired by Gabe Hulbert.  Other committee members include Tahiera Brown, Tom Clark, Phyllis Davis, Marjorie Davis-Trimm, April Deal, Joel Goldstein and Alice Williams. Sponsors include Alabama Power, Barber’s Diary and EBSCO. For more information, contact Julie Carter at jcarter@girlscoutnsca.org or 800-734-4541 ext. 1030. Visit www.girlscoutsnca.org/fishing for a sponsorship brochure. LOCATION:Chelsea, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/bill-ireland-invitational-fishing-tournament-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110621T190000 DTEND:20110621T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T091449 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T091449 UID:4189@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Raising Alabama – Benefit for Survivors of 4.27.11 will be June 21 from 7-11 p.m. at Old Car Heaven DESCRIPTION:Raising Alabama – Benefit for Survivors of 4.27.11 will be June 21 from 7-11 p.m. at Old Car Heaven. Performers from around the region and the nation will appear. The event will broadcast live simultaneously on CW21 WTTO TV, MY68WABM TV and on the web. Proceeds will benefit Alabama survivors of the April 27 tornadoes through the Salvation Army. Tickets are available at the door and are $20 for general admission and $100 and $500 for table seating. Old Car Heaven is located at 115 35th Street South near downtown Birmingham. Call (205) 324-4545 for more information. The Raising Alabama – Benefit for Survivors of 4.27.11 will be re-broadcast on CW21 WTTO TV and MY68WABM TV June 25 from 7-9 p.m. Celebrity hosts and volunteers will take pledges over the telephones provided by Bright House Networks during all broadcasts.  The event website is raisingalabama.com.  PayPaldonations are possible through the Salvation Army at salvationarmyusa.org, using the tag RAISINGALABAMA. LOCATION:115 35th Street South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/raising-alabama-%e2%80%93-benefit-for-survivors-of-4-27-11-will-be-june-21-from-7-11-p-m-at-old-car-heaven/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623T180000 DTEND:20110623T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T090900 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T090900 UID:4186@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Funky Monkey benefiting Camp Smile-A-Mile DESCRIPTION:The Junior Board of Camp Smile-A-Mile will host its fifth annual Funky Monkey Event June 23 from 6-10 p.m. at B & A Warehouse. It will include food, beer and wine and more than 100 silent auction items. Entertainment will be provided by Altamont. Attire is dressy, casual. Tickets are $35 for an individual, $60 a couple and $500 for a corporate table. The event benefits Camp Smile-A-Mile’s year-round programs for Alabama’s children with cancer. For more information or to purchase tickets visit campsam.org. LOCATION:Birmingham URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/funky-monkey-benefiting-camp-smile-a-mile/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110701T183000 DTEND:20110701T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110615T090532 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T090532 UID:4184@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bards & Brews: Birmingham Public Library July Poetry Slam Series DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) will host another poetry slam July 1, at the Central Library. Bards & Brews showcases both veteran slammers and first-timers. Held on the first Friday of each month, slams are emceed by poetry slam events director Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins. Each contestant contributes $5 to the pot, and winner takes all. Southern Fried Slam rules will be observed. Craft beer will be available for sampling. Attendees must be 18 years or older, and 21 years or older to be served. IDs will be checked. Live music starts at 6:30 p.m., and call time is 7 p.m. Visit the Bards & Brews page on Facebook for more information. This program is made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. LOCATION:2100 Park Place, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/06/bards-brews-birmingham-public-library-july-poetry-slam-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623T190000 DTEND:20110623T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T104902 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T104902 UID:4045@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alys Stephens Center Presents Chris Isaak DESCRIPTION:Who can forget the iconic video from 1989 that made everyone want to "fall in love?" From that megahit "Wicked Game," to songs like "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing," singer, songwriter, and actor, Chris Isaak is master for balancing the ecstasy of romance with the agony of pure heartbreak. Throughout his impressive recording career Isaak has tunefully and artfully explored the good, the bad and the ugly of love in a way that only he can. And, when he's not crooning on guitar, he's lighting up the silver screen with appearances on television and in major feature fi lms. So make plans now to see Chris Isaak live and in person this summer. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/alys-stephens-center-presents-chris-isaak/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110609T183000 DTEND:20110609T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T104636 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T110052 UID:4043@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:College Rewind Backyard Band Party featuring Downright DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to your glory days. Where you can act like you're 20 again -- for one night at least. Take a step into the backyard of the ASC's ArtPlay house, and it will be like stepping back in time as good friends, cold beer, warm weather, and the chilled-out grooves from Downright welcome you. So get a sitter if you have to. And join us for a rewind of old school fun from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The best part is, all proceeds will benefit the ASC Junior Patrons Education and Outreach Fund! This fund supports free education programs and provides scholarships to young people that would otherwise not be able to take advantage of some of the programs offered. These ASC programs and performances touch the lives of more than 10,000 children each year. Best of all, the evening benefits the ASC Junior Patrons Education & Outreach Fund! Tickets on sale now! $50* individual / $90* couple for new JP members (includes one year JP membership) $25* individual / $40* couple for current JP members * $5 more if purchased after May 27 or at the door LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/college-reqind-backyard-band-party-featuring-downright/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110618T200000 DTEND:20110618T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T104056 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T104056 UID:4040@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Groove Daddy at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Groove Daddy has been playing and performing together since the early 1990s. The band plays Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Motown, Ballads, Funk and Contemporary Gospel. The band also features originals written by Marc Phillips, some of which can be heard on his first solo recording "Color Me His". The band's experience both in live settings and in the studio make it well suited for festivals, concerts, parties, banquets, weddings, receptions, corporate events, fundraisers, reunions, conventions. Ticket Information $10 adv/ $10 dos - General Admission Tickets on sale now! Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office This is an 18+ show! ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/groove-daddy-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110719T200000 DTEND:20110719T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T103752 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T103752 UID:4038@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ben Sollee at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Ben Sollee wants you to experience all the beauty and banality that life has to offer. It’s a serious request, and his enthusiasm is genuine. Armed with a cello, Sollee is canvassing the country, sometimes by bicycle, imploring folks to rediscover the connections between music, art, film, dance, their community, and personal relationships. Ticket Information $12 adv/ $14 dos - General Admission Tickets on now! Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office This is an all ages! ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/ben-sollee-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110806T210000 DTEND:20110806T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T103443 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T103443 UID:4035@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Carbon Leaf with Matthew Mayfield at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION: Who:               Carbon Leaf w/ Matthew Mayfield When:              Saturday, August 06, 2011 @ 9PM Where:            WorkPlay Theatre Ticket Information $10 adv/ $12 dos - General Admission On sale now! Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office Ages: ALL AGES ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/carbon-leaf-with-matthew-mayfield-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110616T200000 DTEND:20110616T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T103247 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T103247 UID:4033@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Spiritual Rez at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:SPIRITUAL REZ is a 7-piece reggae horn funk dance party that is poised to tour the country as they promote their second release "Rising In The East". Spiritual Rez commands a unique and dynamic sound, and since 2003, the band has played venues throughout the country including The Avalon Ballroom (Boston), The Wild Hare (Chicago) The Palace Theater (Hilo, HI), and B.B. Kings (New York, NY). They have shared the stage with internationally touring acts such as Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Israel Vibration, The Bomb Squad and Jamaican Legends The Skatalites. Look for the new EP and national tour to support happening Ticket Information $10 adv/ $12 dos - General Admission On sale now! Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office This is an all ages! ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/spiritual-rez-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110521T200000 DTEND:20110521T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T103108 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T103108 UID:4031@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Artists for Alabama at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Playing a mixture of old school blues and southern rock, Todd Simpson and Mojo Child simply love what they do. Forming in August of 2006, the band has put quite a few shows on in a short period of time. With the leading man, Todd, only being 18 and in the process of finishing his senior year of high school, the band intends on playing many more shows throughout the southeast and where ever the road may lead after May of '07. Wes, the founder of the band, is not only Todd's rythm guitarist, but also his father. Wes brought Todd up listening to the greatest blues artists throughout time. From that, you may often find Todd and the band playing many covers from these bands/artists. Todd knows a little something about blues, too. His life began as a struggle. Having a rare heart condition, doctors weren't expecting the longest of life for him. However, he was very blessed both in the health field and musical field. He still recieves treatment for his heart once a month and after 18 years of treatment his health is up to par. Todd is looking to hit the ground running upon his graduation and with very little consideration of college that's a good thing. With tremendous guitar licks and tricks, Todd loves playing live shows. The spectator can really tell that the stage is his home. Most fans recognize the raw feel of Todd's vocals on the surface and then they hear and feel the unrehersed jamming and spontaneity of the band as a whole. Always willing to give a song a shot, fans often request different tunes. Todd and his band can easily be considered crowd pleasers. He always tries something new every show from playing his six string behind his head or with only one hand. A Todd Simpson show is definately one blues filled musical experience!! Ticket Information $10 adv/ $12 dos - General Admission On sale now! Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office This is an 18+ show! ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/artists-for-alabama-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110601T200000 DTEND:20110601T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T102841 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T102841 UID:4029@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jerry Joseph at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION:Jerry Joseph is constantly touring. If it isn’t solo, it is with his rock band The Jackmormons or one his side projects, including The Stockholm Syndrome. Regardless of the configuration, it is always about the songs. On this solo tour Joseph will be highlighting songs from his recently released album, “Into The Lovely” and Joseph’s 2004 solo release “Cherry”. We can also expect to hear newly recorded songs from an upcoming release. The songs on “Cherry” are intimate masterpieces that reveal the sights and sounds of life lived on the road. Live, the songs are accompanied by stories of their origins. Who:               Jerry Joseph When:             Wednesday, June 01, 2011 @ 8PM Where:            WorkPlay Theatre Ticket Information $10 adv/ $12 dos - General Admission On sale now! Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office This is an 18+ show! ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/jerry-joseph-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110605 DTEND:20110606 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T102527 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T102527 UID:4026@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Vulcan Bday Bash DESCRIPTION:Vulcan Park and Museum will host a festive outdoor community 107th birthday celebration June 5, offering fun activities for the whole family. Admission is $5 for ages 5 and up and includes entrance to the party, Vulcan's Observation Balcony and Museum. Admission is free for children 4 and under and Vulcan members. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for tornado relief that will be given to the Red Cross for distribution. At 2 p.m.,  Birmingham Mayor William Bell will be honored, and guests will sing "Happy Birthday" to Vulcan. A new exhibit inside Vulcan Center Museum also will be unveiled at this time, and free Blue Bell Ice Cream will be served while supplies last. Additional food and refreshments from Tropical Adventure Shaved Ice and Coca-Cola will be available for purchase. Parking is limited. A free shuttle will be provided. For more information visit www.visitvulcan.com LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/vulcan-bday-bash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110610T200000 DTEND:20110610T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T102328 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T102328 UID:4024@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Black Out Cancer Party DESCRIPTION:Volunteers with the American Cancer Society’s Junior Executive Board are organizing their third Black-Out Cancer Party, set for June 10 at Workplay downtown from 8-11 p.m. Attendees are asked to “Dress Up, Dress Down, just wear All Black.” The event will feature music from the Undergrounders and complimentary wine, beer and food. Tickets are $35 each available at jebbirmingham.org or at various stores across the Birmingham area, including: all locations of the Trak Shak, Steel 1st & 23rd downtown, Private Gallery at The Summit, Homewood Valley Cleaners, Shaia’s, Abbeyluxe, Studio Fitness, Carriage House, Soca Clothing and Soca Girl all in Homewood, Lulie’s on Cahaba and Stella Blu in Mountain Brook Village and Grey Bar in Greystone. Anyone taking part in the Black-Out Cancer event is invited to an After Party in the Lakeview District. Innisfree and Nana Funks will be matching the cover charges and donating all proceeds to the American Cancer Society.  There will also be special drink prices in support of the cause. The money raised at the Black-Out Cancer Party and the After Party will go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, education programs, advocacy efforts and patient support. For more information, contact Kate Kelley with the American Cancer Society at 930-8869 or kate.kelley@cancer.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/black-out-cancer-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604T110000 DTEND:20110604T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T102136 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T102136 UID:4022@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Bowl-A-Thon DESCRIPTION:The Spina Bifida Association of Alabama will host a Birmingham Bowl-A-Thon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4 at Lightning Strikes in Trusville. The event offers participants the opportunity to join with other bowlers in raising funds for the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama, which is committed to promoting the prevention of Spina Bifida and supporting all Alabamians affected. Bowlers are asked to seek contributions to help the organization continue its efforts in quarterly newsletters, public awareness, education and social activities. Last year, bowl-a-thons in Huntsville, Gadsden and Birmingham raised more than $35,000 to support SBA of AL programs. Each five-member bowling team must makes a commitment to raise at least $125. A silent auction and raffle event will also be held and prizes will be given to top fund-raisers and top scoring teams. LOCATION:Trussville, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/birmingham-bowl-a-thon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110603 DTEND:20110605 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T102000 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T102000 UID:4020@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magic City Brewfest DESCRIPTION:The 5th annual Magic City Brewfest is the perfect way to kick off the summer. Free the Hops' annual fundraiser will feature over 200 beers from around the world, great food, and live music. "Penny-A-Pour" buckets will once again be sold at the Brewfest, and this year money from the buckets will go to help our neighbors in need. All money raised by the penny buckets will be donated to the United Way to help our fellow Alabamians who were affected by the April 27 tornadoes. The Brewfest will be June 3 and 4 at Sloss Furnaces. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com for $30 a day and are sure to sell out fast. For more information visit magiccitybrewfest.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/magic-city-brewfest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110722 DTEND:20110723 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T101732 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T101804 UID:4017@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Miss Shelby County Pageant DESCRIPTION:The reigning 2011 Miss Shelby County Megan Picklesimer will crown her successor, Miss Shelby County 2012, on Friday, July 22, 2011 at a “Night at the Cinema”. The 2012 Miss Shelby County Pageant will be held at the Shelby County High School Auditorium in Columbiana, Alabama located at 101 Washington Street. Miss Shelby County is a preliminary pageant of the Miss Alabama and Miss America Pageants, the largest scholarship organization for young women in the world, over $45 million dollars since its inception. Contestants must be between the ages of 17 and 23 and live, work, or go to school in Shelby, Chilton, Jefferson, Talladega, Bibb, Coosa, and St. Clair counties. Contestants will attend a get acquainted tea party on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. There is one required rehearsal on July 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Interviews will be held on the afternoon of July 22 at Shelby County High School with the pageant beginning at 7:00 p.m. that night. All paperwork must be submitted by June 30, 2011 to Director Pam Oliver at P. O. Box 1762, Columbiana, Alabama 35051. This year two new scholarships are being awarded: the Sonya Lefkovits Community Service Award ($500) and a new scholarship to Troy University (academic restrictions apply). In the last three years over $36,000 in scholarship money, tuition grants, and gifts have been awarded to the winners. The Vignette Club of Columbiana, a member of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs, has produced the Miss Shelby Pageant for 24 years. All proceeds from the pageant are given in scholarships as well as community donations to local schools, the Safe House, the Owens House, and other non-profit community services. Last year the Miss Shelby County Pageant won the coveted Outstanding Closed Pageant Award from the Miss Alabama Organization. Past Miss Shelby Counties include: Liz Cochran, Miss Alabama 2009; Deidra Downs, Miss Alabama 2004 and Miss America 2005, and Amie Beth Dickinson Shaver, Miss Alabama 1994. For more information and registration papers, go to www.missshelbycounty.org or contact the director, Pam Oliver at 205-283-1893, 205-668-6844 or email poliver@shelbyed.k12.al.us. LOCATION:Columbiana, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/miss-shelby-county-pageant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604 DTEND:20110605 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T101518 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T101518 UID:4015@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover First Methodist Church Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:Hoover First United Methodist Church, located at 1934 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover,  Al. will hold their annual Yard Sale on June 4, 2011. This is a very large yard sale and will offer a wide range of items (large and small) for sale.  There will be baked item for sale as well. If we don’t have it, you probably don’t need it! Please mark your calendar and plan to be at the church yard at 8:00 A.M.  The sale will continue until 2:00 P.M.  Load up the family and come and spend some time shopping with us. We are located approximately 2 blocks from Hwy. 31. Turn at American Family Care in Hoover and go approximately another block. The church is located on the right of Patton Chapel Rd. We’ll be looking for you! LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/hoover-first-methodist-church-yard-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110609T173000 DTEND:20110609T203000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T101328 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T101328 UID:4013@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Grapes, Grains and Gradens at the Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host Grapes, Grains and Gradens from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 9. Enjoy an evening in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens tasting beers and wines paired with local fresh foods, as well as live music. The event will take place in the Hill Garden. Tickets are $25.  Visit www.bbgardens.org or call 414-3958 for more information or to purchase tickets. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/grapes-grains-and-gradens-at-the-botanical-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110714T190000 DTEND:20110714T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T101000 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T101000 UID:4010@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Rock the Runway "Cirque du Rock" DESCRIPTION:Come out to Sloss Furnaces for a night fashion, rock-n-roll, and the outrageousness of the circus at this year's Rock the Runway. Rock the Runway "Cirque du Rock" promises a night of unimaginable innovation created by celebrity event designer Scot Wedgeworth. The rock band Fly by Radio will set the tone with your favorite rock hits, while models wearing circus-inspired Steampunk designs strut the runways. Alongside the runway, circus and carnival sideshow acts will perform daring and unbelievable acts. The event will be held Thursday, July 14 at Sloss Furnaces from 7-11 P.M.  For more information contact Scot Wedgeworth at 834-7670 or Heather Foster at 903-8758. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/rock-the-runway-cirque-du-rock/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110624 DTEND:20110627 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T100545 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T100545 UID:4008@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament DESCRIPTION:The second annual Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament will be held June 24-25 on Lake Alice at Kanawahala Program Center (KPC) located in Chelsea, AL. Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. The tournament will kick-off Friday, June 24 with a Captain’s Party from 6-8:30 p.m. at KPC.  The dinner includes a silent auction and dinner by the award-winning Alabama Wildlife Federation cooking team, “The Cajun Connection.” Silent auction items include a Dell Laptop, North Carolina vacation at mountain home on the Nantahala River, Signed photos of Cam Newton, Michael Ingram and Nick Saban, a diamond necklace from Levy’s Fine Jewelry, Jewelry from Barton Clay and home items, restaurant gift cards, jewelry and more! Following a 6 a.m. breakfast on Saturday, June 25, the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at Lake Alice on KPC and other private, local lakes.  Lunch will be provided and an awards presentation will follow. Overnight accommodations can be provided. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $2500.  Prizes will be awarded for bass weight an all other species including catfish and bream. Fish may be iced or put in live wells, and fish over 14” much be released back into the lake. All other fish may be taken home. No live bait will be allowed. The fishing tournament started in 2004, and is now being revived in honor of a wonderful Girl Scout supporter, Bill Ireland, Sr.  This year’s event is being chaired by Gabe Hulbert.  Other committee members include Tahiera Brown, Tom Clark, Phyllis Davis, Marjorie Davis-Trimm, April Deal, Joel Goldstein and Alice Williams. Current sponsors include Alabama Power, Barber’s Diary and EBSCO. LOCATION:Chelsea, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/bill-ireland-invitational-fishing-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110611 DTEND:20110612 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T100403 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T100403 UID:4006@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Elks Care Concert DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Elks Lodge #79 and Roebuck Elks Lodge #2123 will be hosting a benefit to aid Alabama in storm relief and recover. Our event will be held on June 11th at the old Cascade Plunge, 6815 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35212. All proceeds will go to the Alabama Chapter of the Salvation Army. Ticket sales will begin on Wednesday, May 25th at $10.00 per person. Our current lineup consists of: Main Street, David Lee (Elvis Impersonator), Henry Neal Band and Tara Roseberry (Reba Impersonator). We are currently seeking additional entertainment. The lineup is subject to change based on number of bands confirmed. There will be Silent and Chinese Auctions. One of the items being offered in the Silent Auction is a 2 night stay in a beach front condo in beautiful, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Benefit will begin at 11 A.M. on June 11th and go until we run out of entertainment. Additionally, there will be plenty of food and children’s activities. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a non-profit, service and charitable organization whose purpose is to aid its neighbors and community. The motto of the Elks is: “Elks Care, Elks Share.” LOCATION:6815 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/elks-care-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604 DTEND:20110606 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T100049 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T100049 UID:4004@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Quilt Fest DESCRIPTION:More than 1,400 visitors are expected to tour QuiltFest 2011 at Oak Mountain Middle School June 4 from 10 a.m- 5 p.m. and June 5 from 1- 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Birmingham Quilters Guild, the bi-annual show will feature more than 300 of the state’s finest quilts and a “Walk of Fame” featuring previous show winners. There also will be free demonstrations, a vendor mall, scissor sharpening, a silent auction supporting alzheimer’s research and opportunities to win one of several high-end prizes. Admission is $5 per person. Children 5 and under are free. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/birmingham-quilt-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110614 DTEND:20110615 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T095836 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T095836 UID:4002@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bama Rising: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery DESCRIPTION:The country music community will unite June 14 to assist victims of the tornados that ravaged Alabama on April 27. “Bama Rising: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery,” presented by Verizon, will take place at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena. It will feature performances by ALABAMA, which is spearheading the event, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Sheryl Crow and numerous other artists. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com. Prices will range from $25-$150. VIP packages will also be available. Visit www.bamarising.org for more details. Bama Rising is presented by Red Mountain Entertainment and AEG Live/The Messina Group. Corporate sponsors include Verizon, Bravado, Zeekee Interactive, Bill Young Productions, Tour Design and Ticketmaster. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/bama-rising-a-benefit-concert-for-alabama-tornado-recovery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110611 DTEND:20110612 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T095632 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T095632 UID:4000@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magic City Actors Theater's Peek Behind the Curtain DESCRIPTION:Magic City Actors Theatre will present its 6th annual "Peek Behind the Curtain- Casino Night!" June 11. They invite you to come out to Robert Hill Antiques to test your luck with casino games and activities. Other festivities include silent auctions, great food, prizes, and a special look at next year's season. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at mcactorstheatre.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/magic-city-actors-theaters-peek-behind-the-curtain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110616 DTEND:20110617 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T095149 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T095149 UID:3997@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:YP Birmingham's Mr. and Mrs. Young Hot Birmingham DESCRIPTION:Join YP Birmingham on Thursday, June 16 at the Kress Building rooftop for "Young Hot Birmingham," as they name this year's Mr. and Ms. Young Hot Birmingham Professional. Five men and five women will compete for prizes and the title of Mr. and Ms. Young Hot Birmingham Professional while supporting the charity of their choice. Young professionals who actively support charity efforts throughout the city were nominated for the award, and the winners will be chosen based on who raises the most money for their chosen charity. The nominees and his/her charity include Charles Daniel (Muscular Dystrophy Association), Richard Davis (Rotaract Club of Birmingham Foundation), Patrick Eades (American Cancer Society), John Long (Birmingham Urban League), Lyord Watson (Birmingham Change Fund), Leila Deep (Mitchell's Place), Kelly Franks (KidOne), Whitney Hamm (Magic Moments), Niki Harris (Autism Society of America), and Sarah Israel (Arthritis Foundation). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at younghotbham.eventbrite.com or at the door. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/yp-birminghams-mr-and-mrs-young-hot-birmingham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110618T070000 DTEND:20110618T133000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T094808 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T094808 UID:3992@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:4th Annual Jenny's Light Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Saturday, June 18 Highland Park Golf Club will host the 4th Annual Jenny's Light Charity Golf Tournament. The Event will begin at 7 AM with breakfast and registration, followed by a four man scramble shotgun start at 8 AM, and ending with awards, a raffle, and lunch at 12:30. Included activities during the tournament include putting, longest drive, closest to pin, hole in one, and tin cup contests as well as a fishing rod hole and tiger drive, with additional activities available for purchase. Team registration costs $640 and includes 4 players. For more information visit the tournament website at www.jennyslight.dojiggy.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/4th-annual-jennys-light-golf-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604 DTEND:20110606 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110525T094429 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T094845 UID:3990@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Aldrige Gardens' Art in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Artists from all over the state will exhibit their workat Aldridge Gardens June 4-5, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., during the ninth annual Art in the Gardens. Approximately 60 participants will compete for category and best of show awards in this juried open-air show that features only Alabama artists. For more information call 682-8019 or visit  www.aldridgegardens.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/05/aldrige-gardens-art-in-the-garden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110503T183000 DTEND:20110503T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110422T100755 LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T100755 UID:3794@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Children’s Choir Plans Free Concert DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Children's Choir will host a free concert May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. Formal auditions for those interested in joining the choir will be Aug. 6 and 9 at Edgewood Presbyterian Church on Oxmoor Rd. Open rehearsals are Aug. 9 and 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., also at Edgewood Presbyterian Church. Contact Amanda Klimko at 916-7664 or amanda.klimko@birminghamchildrenschoir.org to schedule an audition. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/04/children%e2%80%99s-choir-plans-free-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110408T210000 DTEND:20110408T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T104214 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T104214 UID:3564@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Perpetual Groove at WorkPlay DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/perpetual-groove-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110407T050000 DTEND:20110407T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T101935 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T101935 UID:3559@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover Rotary Prospective Member Reception DESCRIPTION:The Hoover Rotary Club is hosted a reception for prospective members April 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Hyatt Place in Hoover. The reception is for anyone in the Hoover area who has an interest in becoming a member of the Hoover Rotary Club. Members will be on hand to provide information about Rotary and the Hoover Club. Rotary membership is composed of professional men and women who seek to serve others through community service, vocational service and international service. It is the oldest and largest civic club in the world. LOCATION:       980 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/hoover-rotary-prospective-member-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110601T190000 DTEND:20110601T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T100608 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T101237 UID:3553@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Herbie Hancock returns to Alys Stephens Center DESCRIPTION:14-time Grammy award winner Herbie Hancock returns to the ASC with an out-of-this-world band of jazz and rock music's hottest players. Hancock is a legend in multiple genres of music and continues to amaze his audiences with his innovations. There are few artists in the music industry who have had more influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B than Herbie Hancock. With an illustrious career spanning five decades, Hancock continues to amaze audiences. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography, "Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven't heard anybody yet who has come after him." This is a must see show! Tickets on sale Wed., Mar. 30. A limited number of special VIP packages that include a champagne reception & meet & greet with Herbie are available. Please call (205) 975-2787 to reserve this special package. Visit http://www.alysstephens.uab.edu to purchase tickets. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/herbie-hancock-returns-to-alys-stephens-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110415T110000 DTEND:20110415T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T094744 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T094744 UID:3549@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Raising Dollars for Scholars DESCRIPTION:Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School will hold the fifth annual Raising Dollars for Scholars Luncheon & Silent Auction April 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham.  Tickets are $60 per person and sponsorships are available. Contact 263-0137 for more details. The luncheon is the school’s signature fundraiser where community and corporate partners come to connect and share ideas about the progression of Holy Family Cristo Rey and its students. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/raising-dollars-for-scholars/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T080000 DTEND:20110416T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T094002 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T094002 UID:3546@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Step Forward to Cure Tuberous Sclerosis DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Step Forward to Cure Tuberous Sclerosis Walk will be April 16 on the field directly in front of Emmet O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk at 9 a.m. There will be lots of family activities for the whole family including a silent auction, Kid's Korner, entertainment, refreshements and more. For more information or to register visit www.stepforwardtocuretsc.org or call Carole Pitard at 968-6670. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/step-forward-to-cure-tuberous-sclerosis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T210000 DTEND:20110416T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T093151 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T093151 UID:3542@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Old 97s with Teddy Thompson at Workplay DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/old-97s-with-teddy-thompson-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T200000 DTEND:20110417T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T092700 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T092700 UID:3540@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at Workplay DESCRIPTION:Lukas Nelson has shared the stage with BB King, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Woody Harrelson. The band garners rave reviews of their shows at every turn, including a recent review in the Sacramento Press that read, “You can’t put them in a box and slap a label on it. Their lyrical imagery and arrangements transcend generations effortlessly. Gritty at times and full of emotion, they are absolute in the delivery of their vision. They bring an excitement and love of music to a powerful high point while still remaining vulnerable and down-to-earth.” This is a must see show! LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/lukas-nelson-promise-of-the-real-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110526T200000 DTEND:20110526T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T091942 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T091942 UID:3538@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Dirty Guv'nahs return to Workplay DESCRIPTION:Voted Knoxville, Tennessee’s Best Band three years in a row by the Metro Pulse Readers Poll, The Dirty Guv’nahs are paving the way for a new chapter of American Rock and Roll. Trimble and Michael Jenkins (guitarist) have continued to mature as songwriters, but die hard fans will recognize those signature sing-along choruses. The band returns to WorkPlay to deliver what has been described "a jubilant slice of rock meets Americana." Ticket Information $10adv/ $12 dos - General Admission On sale now Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office This is an all ages show ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/the-dirty-guvnahs-return-to-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110610T210000 DTEND:20110610T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T091307 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T091307 UID:3536@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Zoso playing at Workplay DESCRIPTION:ZOSO, the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience will take the stage at WorkPlay giving you the chance to relive the music, magic, and mystery of Zeppelin. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/zoso-playing-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T090000 DTEND:20110409T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T090051 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T090051 UID:3533@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:MBAA Annual Spring Art Show DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Mountain Brook Artist Association's (MBAA) Annual Spring Art Show.  Since its beginning in 1980, this event has grown to become one of the finest art shows in the region. Over one hundred MBAA members will display their original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting near quaint Crestline Village in Mountain Brook. Many of those participating are regionally recognized and award winning fine artists. Artwork available will range in size from miniature to extra large, will suit a variety of collector’s budgets, and encompass the following media--oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and drawings. There is something for everyone; from classic old-world to contemporary abstract and  non-objective. Also, for your convenience, there will be food vendors on site as well as the convenience and charm of the Crestline Village shops nearby and within walking distance. Flat level area and plenty of  parking. Visa, Master Card,  and Discover will be accepted. FREE ADMISSION, outdoors,  family-oriented, and handicapped  accessible. LOCATION:3785 Jackson Blvd, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/mbaa-annual-spring-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T180000 DTEND:20110416T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T085637 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T085637 UID:3531@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Juvenile Diabetes Night of Hope Gala DESCRIPTION:Former “American Idol” runner-up and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) advocate, Crystal Bowersox will be the celebrity guest performer at the Alabama Chapter’s 10th annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Night of Hope Gala April 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at The Club in Birmingham. Cocktails and a silent auction begin at 6 p.m., and then dinner, entertainment and a live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. This year’s gala co-chairs are Bernice Barstein and Harriet Despinakis Reis, and the Living and Giving honoree is Jeff Stone. Over the last nine years, this significant event has raised more than $5 million for diabetes research. Bowersox, 25, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 6 years old. Her family often participated in the local Walk to Cure Diabetes events in her native state of Ohio. Most recently, Bowersox visited Washington, D.C. in 2010, to ask the administration to renew the Special Diabetes Program. In December of 2010, the administration approved the renewal the SDP which would not only increase federal funding for diabetes research but allow current critical research to continue. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/juvenile-diabetes-night-of-hope-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110501T010000 DTEND:20110501T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T085157 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T085157 UID:3529@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hollywood Home Tour DESCRIPTION:The Holly Oak Garden Club is pleased to announce its lineup for the 2011 Historic Hollywood Tour of Homes. This year's Tour offers three homes that have been renovated and redesigned without compromising the integrity and character that make this part of Birmingham truly unique. The Tour will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature the Bishop Home at 304 English Circle, the Logan Home at 307 English Circle, and the Hain Home at 208 Poinciana Drive. In addition, the Tour will include one designer home. The Taylor Home at 102 Hollywood Boulevard will be transformed by local designers and furniture stores into a show home. Advance tickets are available at Hunter's Cleaners, Harmony Landing, Urban Cookhouse, and Sweet Peas Garden Shop. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. (Tickets may be purchased at any of the featured homes on the day of the Tour.) Proceeds benefit Holly Oak Garden Club projects, as well as Shades Cahaba Elementary School. Updates, along with more detailed information, will be available starting February 2011, at www.historichollywoodtour.com <http://www.historichollywoodtour.com/> or at HistoricHollywoodHomeTour2011.blogspot.com <http://HistoricHollywoodHomeTour2011.blogspot.com/> . For more information, please contact Stephanie Kennedy at 205/943-1953 or srfkennedy@gmail.com <http://us.mc393.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=srfkennedy@gmail.com> . LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/hollywood-home-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T080000 DTEND:20110409T100000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T084801 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T084801 UID:3526@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:High Country 5K Run/Walk DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual High Country 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run for Shades Crest Baptist Church will begin at 8 a.m. April 9. The race will begin at the church on Park Avenue in Hoover. During the race, time splits will be given each mile as well as refreshments at the start and finish. The course will be monitored by the Hoover Police Department. The entry fee for the 5K is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. The one-mile fun run is free. Family fees are $50 in advance and $60 the day of the race. It is a rain or shine event, and no refunds will be given. The first 300 to enter will be guaranteed at High Country 5K T-shirt. Others will be ordered for a later pick up. Awards will be presented to the top finishers for the 5K Run in male and female divisions.  Awards will also go to the top three finishers in each age division. Overall finishers will not be eligible for age division awards.  Awards for the 1 Mile Fun Run will go to the top male and female finishers.  Other Fun Run participants will receive an award. Friday, April 8, 2011 For more information, contact the church at 822-1750 or visit www.shadescrest.org. There will be a pre-registration and packet pick up at the Shades Crest Fellowship Hall from 4-8 p.m. April 8. Late registration will be the day of the race from 6:30-7:45 a.m. with the 5K run/walk starting at 8 a.m. The one-mile fun run will begin around 8 a.m. Following the races, there will be a free pancake breakfast for entrants and their families. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/high-country-5k-runwalk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T100000 DTEND:20110409T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T084304 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T084304 UID:3524@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Glenwood Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Glenwood Autism & Behavioral Health Center is having a "Plant Sale for Autism" April 8-10 at Hollywood Pools on Alabama Highway 31 in Vestavia Hills. There will be an assortment of plants including: Plumbago, Hibiscus Trees, Kimberly Queen Ferns, Mandevilla plants, azaleas, Majesty Palms, Arboricolas, hanging baskets, fig trees, Oleander trees and much more. Friday and Saturday’s sales will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. There will also be a family fun day April 9, which will include free hot dogs, drinks, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream from Bruster's and an inflatable slide. Proceeds benefit Glenwood. For more information call Hollywood Pools at 979-7727 or Kristyn Bara at 795.3334. LOCATION:Vestavia Hills, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/glenwood-plant-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T110000 DTEND:20110409T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T083924 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T083924 UID:3521@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off DESCRIPTION:Girls Inc. Board of Directors and Committee of 25 are hosting a Cajun Cook-off to raise awareness and funds for Girls Inc. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9 at Railroad Park. Teams will register and compete in two different cook-off competitions:  a gumbo and jambalaya competition and an open cajun/creole competition. Attendees will sample dishes from each team and vote for their favorite. Beer, wine, additional food, music and kids activities will be available. Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is a non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through programs that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. To purchase tickets or register a team call (205) 599-5683 or e-mail emelaney@girlsinccentral-al.org. For more information about Girls Inc. visit www.girlsinccentral-al.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/girls-inc-cajun-cook-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T140000 DTEND:20110409T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T083648 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T083648 UID:3519@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Funky Fish Fry at Otey's DESCRIPTION:As April is National Autism Awareness Month, the Junior Board of the Autism Society of Alabama and the Junior Council of Mitchell’s Place are teaming up again to host the second annual Funky Fish Fry, April 9, to help raise awareness of autism in Alabama. The family-friendly event is from 2-8 p.m. at Otey’s Tavern in Mountain Brook’s Crestline Village. The event includes a Funky Fishing booth, children’s activities, live music and food from local restaurants. Guests will have the opportunity to win items such as gift certificates to local eateries, artwork and much more in the Funky Fishing booth. Plus, the afternoon’s southern style menu is sure to satisfy appetites with Ezell’s famous catfish, as well as a variety of other foods from The Blue Bagel, Otey’s Tavern and Indie Candy. Live music from children’s favorite, Tangerine Tambourine, local band, Juice and Earthbound and George Porter Jr. and the Runnin Pardners, will entertain. Tickets are $20 in advance at www.funkyfishfry.com or $25 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Each ticket includes admission, one catfish plate from Ezell’s or wrap from Big Blue Bagel, music and kids area. A bar will be available to purchase alcoholic beverages. Funky Fish Fry proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Alabama and Mitchell’s Place, both involved with the betterment of Alabama families with Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information about this event, please visit www.funkyfishfry.com or contact Kassady Gibson at 470-0006 or autismfunkyfishfry@gmail.com. LOCATION:Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/funky-fish-fry-at-oteys/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110430T183000 DTEND:20110430T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T083423 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T083423 UID:3517@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:First Light Gala DESCRIPTION:First Light’s 13th Annual Gala will be April 30 at the Doubletree Hotel. First Light volunteers Nancy Skinner and Betty Drennen will be recognized as the Honorees of the Year, and Starnes Davis Florie LLP will be honored as the Volunteer of the Year for its continued support and dedication to helping homeless women who are guests of First Light. Andrea Lindenberg, evening anchor for Alabama’s 13, will be the emcee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with silent auction. Dinner and live auction begin at 8 p.m. A Center for Homeless Women and Women and Children, First Light is located in downtown Birmingham. It is an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. The gala, which includes a seated dinner and both a silent and live auction, promises to be a distinctive experience with the opportunity to acquire art, wine and honor those who work tirelessly to help the women in our area. Tickets are $150 per individual, and sponsor tables may be purchased.  To order tickets, contact Shannon Horsley at  shannon.horsley@firstlightshelter.org   or call 323-4277. To order online, go to  www.firstlightshelter.org LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/first-light-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T173000 DTEND:20110416T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T082913 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T082913 UID:3515@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Creative Cocktail Supper hosted by Creative Montessori School DESCRIPTION:Creative Montessori School in Homewood is hosting Creative Cocktail Supper, a fundraising event set for 5:30 p.m. April 16 at Architecture Works on 130 19th Street South. The event will include food and beverages, live entertainment by CMS graduates, and a silent auction. Approximately 200 guests are expected to attend. Tickets are $50 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the school at 879-3278. LOCATION:130 19th Street South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/creative-cocktail-supper-hosted-by-creative-montessori-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110517T180000 DTEND:20110517T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T082604 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T082604 UID:3513@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Boys and Girls Club 44th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club in Birmingham is pleased to announce that James Carville, political strategist and popular CNN commentator is this year’s keynote speaker for its 44th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Silent Auction. This year’s fundraising event will be at The Sheraton Birmingham May 17. The silent auction and reception will be from 6-7 p.m. Dinner will follow with entertainment by the self-proclaimed “Ragin’ Cajun”  in the main ballroom. Visit www.aggbgc.org to purchase individual seats or tables. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, call Rose Walker at 923-3377 or e-mail her at rwalker@aggbgc.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/boys-and-girls-club-44th-anniversary-celebration-dinner-and-silent-auction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110429T183000 DTEND:20110429T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T082130 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T082130 UID:3511@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Fashion Week DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Fashion Week (BFW) benefits Camp Smile-A-Mile, a year-round program for children in Alabama with cancer. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at Historic Rucker Place with a VIP cocktail hour followed by general admission at 7:30 p.m. The runway show will debut a nationally recognized designer Lauren Leonard – Leona and Birmingham’s nationally ranked menswear store Shaia’s. The evening would not be complete without a Royal Wedding inspired runway by none other than Birmingham’s own celebrity designer Heidi Elnora. Guests will also enjoy live music from DJ Coco and an after party at Innisfree. For More information on Birmingham Fashion Week please visit the website at bhamfashionweek.com. Tickets are $100 for VIP and $35 for general admission.  For ticket information or to purchase tickets to the event, call 323.8427 or visit www.campsam.org. LOCATION:1804 12th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/birmingham-fashion-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110408 DTEND:20110410 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T081504 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T081504 UID:3508@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Assistance League Garage Sale DESCRIPTION:Assistance League® of Birmingham is sponsoring  a huge multi-family garage sale to support our  three philanthropic programs: PrimeTime Treasures, Operation School Bell® and Operation Literacy. PrimeTime Treasures and our new upscale thrift shop, Encore of Homewood, will also be open. Furniture, art, clothes, rugs, books and household items will be sold at very low prices. LOCATION:1755 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/assistance-league-garage-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T103000 DTEND:20110409T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T081245 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T081245 UID:3506@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:2011 Asian Cultures and Food Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Us This Year at the Birmingham Asian Cultures & Food Festival The 2011 Birmingham Asian Cultures and Food Festival will be held this year on Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 10:30am (opening ceremony) until 4:00pm at the Cedars Club in Birmingham, AL.  Come and support the Foundation and its goals through your attendance and purchases, meet people of different cultures, and have a lot of fun! Enjoy many varieties of Asian cuisine, and take advantage of the opportunity to try new things!   Shop our Bazaar featuring Asian art and other fine merchandise (silk items, books, plants, toys, etc.) of wide price range from many Asian countries.  To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, special books for the children will be offered for sale.  If you are collecting the series, there will be past issues available also.) Indian dance favorites, Natyananda and Notinee, will be joined by the beautiful Chinese group Jasmine Dance Ensemble.  An audience participation martial arts session by Swami Kaal Nath should be a new experience!  Finally, a highlight from past festivals will return by popular demand – our Asian fashion show will present colorful and artful authentic outfits illustrating distinctive fabrics, styles, and sewing techniques from several Asian countries, narrated knowledgeably by our own Director, Helen Kim.  Want to participate in the fashion show?  Contact Dr. Kim at 205-934-1310. For the kids, there will be an Asian kite design workshop, and Verna, the Friendly Dragon “Moon-Walk” will again be available on-site.  This is the fourth fundraising celebration of the spring festival presented by the Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation (formerly the Birmingham Chinese Garden & Asian Cultural Center Foundation). One of the goals of the Foundation is to build a classical Chinese garden in Birmingham.  A model of the preliminary design will again be on display, along with an interpreter who will provide an update on progress made the past year for a permanent site and plans for the proposed Asian Cultural Education Center. Following tradition, Miss Birmingham (2011), Ms. Susan Hamm, will serve as hostess for the festival, cut the ribbon to open the festivities, and be available for photographs with children during the event to support the Foundation with its fund raising efforts. The price of admission will again be $5.00 for adults and teens and free for children 12 and under.  Food service will be available from 11:30 am-3:00 pm.  A small number of invited restaurants representing many Asian cuisines will have prepared plates available for $7.00 each.  For the more adventurous, each restaurant will also offer “a la carte” portions of a few special dishes to add to your plate for $2.00 each, so you can wander among the tables and sample dishes from many different countries whose cuisine you may have never tried before. Soft drinks and bottled water will be available for $1.00 each. Festival Details at a Glance: Location: Cedars Club, 301 Green Springs Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 (Just two blocks east of I-65 at the Green Springs Avenue exit.) Hours: 10:30am (opening ceremony) until 4:00pm Ages: All Ages, Kid and Family Friendly Admission:: $5.00 for adults and teens, free for children 12 and under. For more information go to: http://www.alabamaasiancultures.org or www.facebook.com/asiancultures Or contact Bob Davis at bdavis@asianculturesfoundation.org or call 205.903.5569 LOCATION:301 Green Springs Avenue South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/2011-asian-cultures-and-food-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110515T150000 DTEND:20110515T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T080809 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T080809 UID:3503@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:20th Annual Arty Party Benefiting AIDS Outreach DESCRIPTION:Arty Party is Birmingham's longest running charity art auction and features donated art from local, regional and national artists. This year's featured artist is Frank Fleming and the honorary chair is Patrick Cather.  The Arty Party co-chairs are Kim Graham Smith, John Hurley and Joe McGough.  The guest auctioneer is Guin Robinson. Tickets are available at the door for $50. Art donations are being accepted until May 15. For more information contact Jamie Whitehurst at Birmingham AIDS Outreach at 322-4197 ext. 20 or jamie@birminghamaidsoutreach.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/20th-annual-arty-party-benefiting-aids-outreach/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T110000 DTEND:20110416T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110330T080417 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T080417 UID:3501@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ArtPlay ArtDay Open House DESCRIPTION:Imagination and arts education have a new home in Birmingham, and ArtPlay, the new education and outreach house from UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, will celebrate its grand opening with ArtPlay ArtDay 2011, a community open house April 16. The ArtDay community open house will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16, rain or shine. The family event will feature live music by local performers including the UAB Steel Drum Band, free food and drinks, interactive class demonstrations, creative kids’ activities and chances to win prizes, such as the ArtPlay class of your choice, tickets to events at the Alys Stephens Center and more. For more information, call 205-975-4769 or visit www.ArtPlayASC.org. LOCATION:1006 19th Street South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/artplay-artday-open-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110331 DTEND:20110404 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T104612 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T104612 UID:3498@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Women Rock Festival DESCRIPTION:The Alys Stephens Center presents the Women Rock Festival celebrating women in the arts. Proudly saluting women who have made and continue to make significant contributions with their artistic expressions and endeavors, the festival gives you a reason to laugh with a hilarious opening event, then gets you on your feet with one of music's most dynamic groups. Festival events include: The Pointer Sisters, Hormonal Imbalance: A Mood Swinging Musical Revue, VIVA HEALTH Starlight Gala, and ASC Kids' Club presents Spoken Word with Yogi EC LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/women-rock-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110519T183000 DTEND:20110519T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T103612 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T103612 UID:3495@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Playing @ The Plaza presents Latinsoul Productions DESCRIPTION:The Hoover Public Library hosts a Latin Dance Party @ the Plaza.  Learn the salsa, merengue and more as we dance to the latest Latin music.  Music and dance lesson provided by Latinsoul Productions. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/playing-the-plaza-presents-latinsoul-productions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110513T000000 DTEND:20110513T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T102958 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T090804 UID:3492@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Regions Masterworks Season ends with Beethoven Festival DESCRIPTION: This concert is sponsored by Regions Bank and Jean and Jim Thompson and Family. All programs during the month of April are a part of the ASO’s 90 Years of Music Campaign. The goal is to raise $90,000 during the month of April – the funds raised will help ensure the financial and artistic future of the ASO. Give to the Nines today. The Beethoven Festival begins May 13 with Symphonies No. 1, 2 and 7, and ends on May 22 with Symphony No. 9. During the two weeks the ASO will play all nine Beethoven symphonies and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. For a complete schedule and ticket prices, please visit the Concert Page on the ASO website. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/regions-masterworks-season-ends-with-beethoven-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110403T140000 DTEND:20110403T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T102300 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T102300 UID:3490@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hoover Historical Society Spring Tea DESCRIPTION:Hoover Historical Society will hold its Spring Tea at the lovely home of Kim and James Harwell on Shades Crest Road.  They are only the second owners of this home, purchasing it in 1997.  The original owner and builder, Elizabeth Lacey, began construction of the home in 1947 and finished it in 1951.  It is one of the first homes built on the historical bluff in Bluff Park.  The Harwell's have kept the home true to the original construction, only updating with necessities such as central heating and air and a paved driveway.  The tea will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  Park in front of Shades Crest Baptist Church, 452 Park Avenue, and catch the shuttle to the tea.  Everyone is welcome! LOCATION:Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/hoover-historical-society-spring-tea/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110512T190000 DTEND:20110512T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T101747 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T101747 UID:3487@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Authors @ the Plaza presents William "Bill DESCRIPTION:The Hoover Public Library continues its Authors @ the Plaza program series. Meet author William “Bill” Cobb as he discusses his latest book The Last Queen of the Gypsies. LOCATION:Birmingham URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/authors-the-plaza-presents-william-bill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110323 DTEND:20110327 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T100618 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T100618 UID:3485@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Samford Hosts All-State Choral Festival DESCRIPTION:Birmingham, Ala.--Samford University's School of the Arts will host the 2011 Alabama All-State Choral Festival March 23-26. Middle school and high school students, parents and teachers will arrive at Samford Wednesday, March 23, for the four-day Alabama Vocal Association event. The students will immediately begin an intense schedule of competitions and rehearsals in preparation for a pair of public concerts later in the week. The Middle School Concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 25. The High School Concert will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Both concerts will be in Wright Center Concert Hall. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/samford-hosts-all-state-choral-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110413T200000 DTEND:20110413T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T100151 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T100151 UID:3483@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:John Doe and Jill Sobule at Workplay DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever John Doe (founding member of X) and Jill Sobule (who People Magazine called "vocally gifted and lyrically witty") will be performing on stage together as the duo known as "John 'n' Jill." Ages 18+ ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/john-doe-and-jill-sobule-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110414T200000 DTEND:20110414T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T095513 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T095513 UID:3480@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:102.5 The Bull Presents Colt Ford with Rachel Farley at Workplay DESCRIPTION:All ages show ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21). LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/102-5-the-bull-presents-colt-ford-with-rachel-farley-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110425T200000 DTEND:20110425T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T094824 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T095053 UID:3477@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Pete Yorn with Ben Kweller at Workplay DESCRIPTION:An all ages show ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21). LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/pete-yorn-with-ben-kweller-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110813T190000 DTEND:20110813T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T094345 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T094345 UID:3475@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Ramblers and the Bassmen at Workplay DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/the-ramblers-and-the-bassmen-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110515T143000 DTEND:20110515T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T093618 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T093618 UID:3471@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Instrumentalists @ the Plaza with Jazz Guitarist Keith Williams DESCRIPTION:The Hoover Public Library presents the Instrumentalists @ the Plaza series. Enjoy an afternoon of live music by Keith Williams playing the jazz guitar. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/instrumentalists-the-plaza-with-jazz-guitarist-keith-williams/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110514T210000 DTEND:20110514T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T092912 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T092912 UID:3469@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Allgood at Workplay DESCRIPTION:Allgood was originally called the Allgood Music Company.  The band was based out of Athens, GA.  Through constant touring, the band grew a following in the southeastern United States.  Constantly changing set lists and additions of new songs appealed to the masses. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/allgood-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623 DTEND:20110624 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T092232 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T092232 UID:3466@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:James McMurtry performing at Workplay DESCRIPTION:The son of acclaimed author Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment), James grew up on a steady diet of Johnny Cash and Roy Acuff records. His first album, released in 1989, was produced by John Mellencamp and marked the beginning of a series of acclaimed projects for Columbia and Sugar Hill. In 2004, McMurtry released the universally lauded Live in Aught-Three on Compadre Records. 2005's Childish Things garnered some of the highest critical praise of McMurtry's career and spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Americana Music Radio Chart in 2005 and 2006. In September 2006, Childish Things and "We Can't Make It Here" won the Americana Music Awards for album and song of the year, respectively. McMurtry received more Americana Music Award nominations for 2008's Just Us Kids. The album marked his highest Billboard 200 chart position in more than 19 years. The Washington Post noted McMurtry's live prowess: "Much attention is paid to James McMurtry's lyrics, and rightfully so: He creates a novel's worth of emotion and experience in four minutes of blisteringly stark couplets. What gets overlooked, however, is that he's an accomplished rock guitar player. At a sold-out Birchmere, the Austin-based artist was joined by drummer Daren Hess and bassist Ronnie Johnson in a set that demonstrated the raw power of wince-inducing imagery propelled by electric guitar. It was serious stuff, imparted by a singularly serious band." This is an 18 and up show. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/james-mcmurtry-performing-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110422T210000 DTEND:20110422T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T091352 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T091632 UID:3463@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Benjy Davis playing at Workplay DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/benjy-davis-playing-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110404T200000 DTEND:20110404T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T090914 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T090914 UID:3460@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Mountain Radio Presents: Guster DESCRIPTION:Guster returns to Workplay after recording the album "Easy Wonderful," their first new album since 2006. After fifteen years of recording and performing, Guster is at the peak of its career. Jukebox the Ghost will open the show at 8:00 PM. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/birmingham-mountain-radio-presents-guster/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110402T180000 DTEND:20110402T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T090104 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T090104 UID:3458@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Croonin' for Critters DESCRIPTION:Birmingham professionals sing to benefit homeless animals at the 4th annual Croonin' for Critters. Happy hour begins at 6. Hosted by Birmingham lawyer Tommy Spina, Croonin' For Critters borrows the American Idol format with contestants performing songs accompanied by the Nitty Gritty Critter Band, followed by performance critiques from a panel of celebrity judges. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/croonin-for-critters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110331T200000 DTEND:20110331T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T085553 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T085553 UID:3456@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Keller Williams performing at Workplay DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/keller-williams-performing-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110327T200000 DTEND:20110327T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T085235 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T085235 UID:3454@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Matthew Mayfield CD Release Show DESCRIPTION:Birmingham's own Matthew Mayfield returns to the stage at Workplay to release his album "Now You're Free." LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/matthew-mayfield-cd-release-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110325T210000 DTEND:20110325T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T084112 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T084819 UID:3450@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Whigs with Jonny Corndawg & Jon Black DESCRIPTION:An all ages show! LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/the-whigs-with-jonny-corndawg-jon-black/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110323T193000 DTEND:20110323T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T083705 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T083705 UID:3448@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Comedy Club presents Mark Poolos DESCRIPTION:In Mark’s comedy routine he melds observational humor, one liners, family humor, and humorous original songs with guitar accompaniment together, to create his own unique style of comedy. He has been compared to the likes of Adam Sandler and Louie Anderson. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/the-comedy-club-presents-mark-poolos/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110423T200000 DTEND:20110423T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T082434 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T082735 UID:3440@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Johnny Lang performing at Alys Stephens Center DESCRIPTION:Grammy nominated Johnny Lang will take the stage at the Alys Stephens Center. His deep language of blues had him topping the Billboard New Artist chart with his first album at age 15. In ten years on the road he has toured with the Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck, and Sting. This is event is a must see for music lovers! LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/johnny-lang-performing-at-alys-stephens-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110327T150000 DTEND:20110327T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110323T081708 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T082634 UID:3437@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:SF JAZZ Collective: Celebrating the Music of Stevie Wonder DESCRIPTION:The SFJAZZ Collective is comprised of eight of the most accomplished and acclaimed musicians in jazz. The group rearranges famous compositions from jazz masters including Coltrane, Hancock, Coleman, Shorter, Monk and Tyner. For this special show they will celebrate the music of the jazz legend, Stevie Wonder. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/sf-jazz-collective-celebrating-the-music-of-stevie-wonder/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110326T133000 DTEND:20110326T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110322T075139 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T075139 UID:3340@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Geneaogical Society to meet March 26 DESCRIPTION:The meeting of the Birmingham Geneaogical Society will be March 26 in the Birmingham Library annex on the third floor in the Lynn Henly meeting room. The guest speaker will be Barry Cline, and his topic will be diseases that have affected Birmingham. The meet and greet starts and 1:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 2 p.m. Parking is available in the lot behind the main library. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/geneaogical-society-to-meet-march-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110403T130000 DTEND:20110403T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110309T102916 LAST-MODIFIED:20110309T102916 UID:3327@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Moms Market 3rd Annual Springpalooza DESCRIPTION:More than 80 talented mom vendors. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be face painting, balloon art, music, autograph signing by Alabama Tide football alum Prince Wilmbley, style consultants and more. Venders will offer unique gifts and items. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/moms-market-3rd-annual-springpalooza/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110303T180000 DTEND:20110303T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110301T101022 LAST-MODIFIED:20110301T101022 UID:3249@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Kid One "Diamonds for Life" Pre-Party DESCRIPTION:Kid One Transport and Saks Fifth Avenue are teaming up to host a pre-party for Kid One's third annual "Diamonds for Life" Gala. Enjoy desserts and champagne and a gala-inspired fashion show. Purchase your Diamonds for Life Gala Tickets that evening to enjoy a Saks Fifth Avenue exclusive shopping discount pass. Contact 205.978.1000 with inquiries. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/03/kid-one-diamonds-for-life-pre-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110127 DTEND:20110131 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110127T094054 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T094054 UID:3031@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus DESCRIPTION:"Fully Charged" is the all new, 141st electrifying edition of The Greatest Show On Earth. Clowns from the world-famous clown alley charge the audiences' funny bones, while megawatts of thrills explode out of the ring, including The Human Fuse who rockets across the circus skies igniting the power of the people. And of course, amazing animals that spark the audience's awe and wonder. www.ticketmaster.com LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-circus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110128T193000 DTEND:20110130T143000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110127T093503 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T093503 UID:3028@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Faust DESCRIPTION:Friday, January 28, 2011 » 7:30 pm Sunday, January 30, 2011 » 2:30 pm Wright Center, Samford University In French with projected English translations Alabama Symphony Orchestra Opera Birmingham Chorus Would you sell your soul to the devil? The aged scholar Faust does in exchange for youth, but causes the tragic downfall of a virtuous young girl, Marguerite. Featuring one of the most thrilling finales in all of opera, Gounod's masterpiece is one of the world’s most frequently performed operas, but has not been heard in Birmingham in over three decades. With an exciting trio of young stars making their débuts as Faust, Marguerite and Mephistopheles, this production of Gounod's musical and dramatic stunner will prove to have been worth the wait! LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/faust/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110202T100000 DTEND:20110202T110000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110127T093122 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T093122 UID:3026@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ground Hog Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Will there be six more weeks of winter or will we have an early spring?   Come watch nature’s very own meteorologist answer that question. If Birmingham Bill does not see his shadow, that means an early spring!  If he does see his shadow, that means Alabamians must endure six more weeks of winter.  See the answer for yourself as he emerges to make his annual prediction. Catch the wildlife show immediately following Birmingham Bill’s prediction, and don’t forget to have your photo taken with, of course, Birmingham Bill! LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/ground-hog-day-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110128T173000 DTEND:20110128T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110127T092222 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T092222 UID:3023@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Magic Moments Night at the Circus DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years, Magic Moments has partnered with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to present this one-of-a-kind evening. The private precircus party will offer various kids activities and kid-friendly dinner options including hamburgers, hotdogs, pizza, chicken fingers, chips, cookies, candy ice cream and more. Alcoholic beverages will also be provided for the adults. The entire family will enjoy great music, roving magicians, jugglers and circus performers as they gear up for the main event. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/magic-moments-night-at-the-circus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110127 DTEND:20110130 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110127T091503 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T091503 UID:3021@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:LOOT by Joe Orton DESCRIPTION:Directed by Mel Christian Featuring Ward Haarbauer Victoria Ward Richard Taylor Campbell Christoph Hooks Edwin Booth William Brisky Three shows left: January 27-29 Call (205) 933-2383 for reservations. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/loot-by-joe-orton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110225T200000 DTEND:20110225T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110126T165921 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T165921 UID:3018@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:A Night Under the Big Top DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Gala A Night Under the Big Top hosted by the Junior Board of Glenwood Live music by The Undergrounders, food and drinks, casino fun and games, circus acts and a fantastic silent auction All proceeds fund Glenwood’s Autism Outpatient Services Helps Glenwood come closer to reaching goal of reducing the diagnostic wait time for children with autism from two months to two weeks Over $150,000 raised and over 700 people in attendance at last year’s gala Gain further awareness and understanding of autism throughout our community www.glenwood.org LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/a-night-under-the-big-top/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T110000 DTEND:20110409T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110126T163953 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T163953 UID:3014@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cook-off Will Benefit Girls Inc. DESCRIPTION:The Girls Inc. board of directors and Committee of 25 are hosting a Cajun Cook-off to raise awareness and funds for Girls Inc. April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Railroad Park. Teams will register and compete in two events: a gumbo and jambalaya competition and an open Cajun/Creole competition. Guests will sample dishes from each team and vote for their favorite. Beer, wine, additional food, music and children’s activities will be available. Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is a non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through programs that encourage them to take risks and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. To buy tickets or register a team, call 599-5683 or e-mail emelaney@girlsinccentral-al.org. For more information about Girls Inc., visit www.girlsinccentral-al.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/cook-off-will-benefit-girls-inc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110208T173000 DTEND:20110208T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110126T163754 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T163754 UID:3012@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:YP Birmingham Will Celebrate City DESCRIPTION:The Young Professionals of Birmingham (YP Birmingham) will celebrate the reasons it loves the city with “Y Live, Y Laugh, Y Love, For the Love of Birmingham” Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Matt Jones Gallery, 2830 Sixth Ave. South. The event includes live music and complimentary food, wine and beer. Guests will have a chance to win giveaways from Bromberg’s Jewelers. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hand-In-Paw, a nonprofit organization that serves those with physical, emotional, educational or psychological needs through interactions with professionally-trained Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.ypbirmingham.com or at the door. Entry is free for YP Birmingham member cardholders. LOCATION:2830 Sixth Ave. South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/yp-birmingham-will-celebrate-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110203T190000 DTEND:20110203T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110126T163553 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T163553 UID:3010@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bragg Will Speak At Jefferson State DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg will speak at the Shelby campus of Jefferson State Community College Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The event, part of the Red Mountain Reading Series 2011, is hosted by Jefferson State, the Alabama Humanities Foundation and the Shelby County Arts Council. The program will be in the first floor auditorium of the health and sciences building on the corner of Valleydale Road and Jaguar Drive. The event includes a reading, reception and book signing with the author. Books will be available for purchase at the reading courtesy of the Alabama Booksmith. A University of Alabama professor, Bragg won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing and the 2009 Harper Lee Award for Alabama Distinguished Writer of the Year. His novels include "All Over But the Shoutin’," "Ava’s Man," "The Prince of Frogtown" and "The Most They Ever Had." The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sharon DeVaney-Lovinguth at lovinguth@jeffstateonline.com or 807-7627. LOCATION:Valleydale Road and Jaguar Drive, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/bragg-will-speak-at-jefferson-state/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110225T190000 DTEND:20110225T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110126T163348 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T163348 UID:3008@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Camera Club Hosts Noted Photographer DESCRIPTION:Tom Ulrich, a wildlife photographer from West Glacier, Mont., will present "Living Wild with Tom Ulrich" Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Birmingham Zoo auditorium. The program will highlight Ulrich’s world travels in 2010. Ulrich has covered the world capturing wildlife on film with more than 600,000 photos, many used in publications such as National Geographic and Life. He won the Mammal Behavior category in the 1987 International Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, the 1979 and 1981 National Wildlife Photo Contest and the 1987, 1988, 1991 and 1994 Outdoor Writers Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest. He was grand prize winner of the 1996 National Wildbird Photo Contest. For more photos and information, visit www.tomulrichphotos.com/index.htm. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 249-7154. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/camera-club-hosts-noted-photographer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110202T173000 DTEND:20110202T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20110103T140415 LAST-MODIFIED:20110103T140415 UID:2841@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Young Professionals of Birmingham February Monthly Mingle DESCRIPTION:YPBirmingham's Monthly Mingle is the perfect opportunity to meet up and chat with other local young professionals in a relaxed environment. These *free* events are open to all young professionals and feature an optional networking game to facilitate conversation among guests. Drink specials and food will be available. LOCATION:3719 3rd Avenue South, birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2011/01/young-professionals-of-birmingham-february-monthly-mingle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101204T091500 DTEND:20101204T110000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T095648 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T095648 UID:2691@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:BREAKFAST WITH SANTA DESCRIPTION:December 4, 11 and 18 8:00am, 9:15am and 10:30am Make your reservation now for this popular holiday event. Breakfast with Santa takes place in the Zoo’s Kudzoo Cafe, featuring a delicious breakfast, animal encounters and a visit from Ole Saint Nick. All children will receive a special treat. Call 205.879.0409 to make your reservations today! Cost for members is $12 for 11 years and up and $8 for children 2-10 years. Cost for non-members is $17 for 11 years and up and $13 for children 2-10 years. Cost does not include tax. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/breakfast-with-santa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101210T170000 DTEND:20101212T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T095502 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T095502 UID:2689@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Zoo Light Safari DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy over a half a millions lights on December 10-12, 17-23,26-31 and January 1-2 from 5pm-9pm. Admission is FREE for Members and $8 for Non-Members LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/zoo-light-safari/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101122 DTEND:20101125 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T095100 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T095100 UID:2685@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Break Camps DESCRIPTION:Campers will learn about what animals eat here at the zoo and other fun animal facts. We’ll have a tour of the Animal Nutrition Center where they prepare the food for over 700 of our Zoo animals. Call 205-397-3877 or email camps@birminghamzoo.com LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-break-camps/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101202 DTEND:20101220 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T094913 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T094913 UID:2683@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Lying Kind DESCRIPTION:Blunt and Gobbel just can’t go home. Their Christmas Eve patrol through London ends with informing an elderly couple of their daughter’s death. As you might expect from award winning playwright Anthony Neilson, things go hilariously awry. Beset by a dead dog, an imaginary tea cart and P.A.P.S. (Parents Against Pedophile Scum), the two constables are in for a wild night. LOCATION:2821 2nd Avenue South, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/the-lying-kind/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101217T193000 DTEND:20101217T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T094635 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T094635 UID:2681@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Nutty Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:In its own original, inimitable style the Alabama Ballet's zany Nutty Nutcracker is back by popular demand this season! Stay tuned... the Nutty family remains shrouded in mystery following the tradition of the Brady Bunch, Beverly Hillbillies and The Simpsons. Who will it be this year? One night only - Friday, December 17, 2010. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/nutty-nutcracker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101210 DTEND:20101220 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T094347 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T094347 UID:2679@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ DESCRIPTION:Alabama Ballet presents its most joyful holiday gift to the southeast when the company begins its eighth annual production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™. This performance is held at the Samford Wright Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Under the artistic direction of Tracey Alvey, Alabama Ballet is one of six companies in the world, and the only one in the Southeast, licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform the production made famous by the New York City Ballet. A wonderful ballet for the entire family, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season and to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical ballet. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/balanchines-the-nutcracker%e2%84%a2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101231T203000 DTEND:20101231T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T093953 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T093953 UID:2677@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Symphony Orchestra: A Viennese Celebration DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/alabama-symphony-orchestra-a-viennese-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101229T200000 DTEND:20101229T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T093836 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T093836 UID:2675@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Corey Smith DESCRIPTION:Tickets $27.65 (includes fees) on sale November 12 at 10am through Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 or Publix.  Day of show, boxoffice and will-call open 1 1/2 hours before show time.  Doors open 1 hour before show time. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/corey-smith/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101211T200000 DTEND:20101211T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T093648 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T093648 UID:2673@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Queen DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/alabama-symphony-orchestra-the-music-of-queen/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101210T200000 DTEND:20101210T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T093535 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T093535 UID:2671@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASO Presents The Von Trapp Family DESCRIPTION:Tickets available by calling 205-975-2787. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/aso-presents-the-von-trapp-family/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101209T200000 DTEND:20101209T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T093410 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T093410 UID:2669@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jim Brickman at the Alabama Theatre DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/jim-brickman-at-the-alabama-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101203T180000 DTEND:20101203T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T092256 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T092256 UID:2665@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:An Oak Mountain Christmas DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts for “An Oak Mountain Christmas” which will feature the award-winning Bands of Oak Mountain and Carrie Tillis, an internationally-known, talented vocalist with an incredible range of musical styles, from opera and Broadway musical theatre to classic country tunes and standards. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/an-oak-mountain-christmas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101205T140000 DTEND:20101205T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T092047 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T092047 UID:2663@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Best Christmas Pageant Ever DESCRIPTION:School Performances: November 29 - December 17, 2010 at 10:00am & 12:00pm Home School Day: December 9, 2010 Family Day Performances: Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 2:00pm; Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2:00pm & 6:00pm LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101209 DTEND:20101220 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T091535 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T091535 UID:2660@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:Continue your holiday tradition with the RMTC Youth Programs and Birmingham favorites Charles Haines, Davis Haines, Erika McMillan, Belinda George Peoples and Kristen Bowden Sharp, as they help ring in the season with Home for the Holidays. From the hilarious to the whimsical, RMTC's original holiday productions have something for everyone. Take our "Walk Through Bethlehem," meet our new RMTC Rockettes and celebrate a show that's sure to get you in the holly jolly spirit! LOCATION:301 19th Street North, birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/home-for-the-holidays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101208T080000 DTEND:20101208T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T091135 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T091135 UID:2658@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ACOUSTIC FOR THE KIDS FOR ST. JUDE – JULIANNE HOUGH W/ JOE NICHOLS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/acoustic-for-the-kids-for-st-jude-%e2%80%93-julianne-hough-w-joe-nichols/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110120T080000 DTEND:20110120T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T091030 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T091030 UID:2656@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:GIRL TALK DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/girl-talk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101128T200000 DTEND:20101128T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T090905 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T090905 UID:2654@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:THE SWORD WITH KARMA TO BURN AND MT CARMEL DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/the-sword-with-karma-to-burn-and-mt-carmel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110122T210000 DTEND:20110122T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T090706 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T165341 UID:2652@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:CAKE TO PLAY WORKPLAY SOUNDSTAGE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/cake-to-play-workplay-soundstage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110120T210000 DTEND:20110120T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T090524 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T090524 UID:2650@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:RAILROAD EARTH DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/railroad-earth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101208 DTEND:20101209 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T090236 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T090236 UID:2648@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Red Mountain Greenery Sale DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the annual Red Mountain Greenery Sale on Wednesday, December 8! Stop by to get check out the variety of wreaths, garlands, pre-made mailbox decorations or kits to make your own that will be for sale. Centerpieces, boxwood topiaries, kissing balls and much more all using freshly cut greenery and fruit will also be available. This year, the Red Mountain Garden Club will offer Mobile Mailboxes, a new service where talented designers will come right to your home to create a personalized mailbox decoration! Orders for Mobile Mailboxes need to be placed by December 1. Proceeds benefit Birmingham Museum of Art and Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as well as the Red Mountain Garden Club's other community projects. For more information, or to place a pre-sale order, contact Melissa Hagan at melhagan@bellsouth.net. Click here to download your pre-sale order form. Order forms are also atwww.redmountaingardenclub.com and at The Gardens. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/red-mountain-greenery-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101209 DTEND:20101211 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101119T090113 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T090113 UID:2646@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:HollyDay Magic DESCRIPTION:HollyDay Magic is just three weeks away! The popular children's event is Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the Auditorium here at The Gardens. Your little craftsmen will fashion their own gifts and ornaments, decorate cupcakes, construct gingerbread houses and enjoy other hands-on crafts that are both fun and educational! Be sure your child wears play clothes for this afternoon of fun! LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/hollyday-magic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101121T093000 DTEND:20101121T103000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101118T105238 LAST-MODIFIED:20101118T105238 UID:2642@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Make Way Partners President to Share Story on Work to End Trafficking DESCRIPTION:On November 21st Kimberly L. Smith, author of Passport through Darkness: A True Story of Danger and Second Chances and president of Make Way Partners, will share her extraordinary story from the comfort of Corporate America to the life-risking desert of Darfur, Sudan, where she works to literally save orphans from slave raiders and hyenas. Passport through Darkness is an intimate account of both the tragic toll and triumphant redemption that her life’s work has had upon her, her husband, Milton, who waits and prays at home, and their marriage. Make Way Partners (MWP) is a Birmingham-based non-profit organization committed to prevent and combat human trafficking. MWP goes where women and children are at highest risk (usually war zones) and little to no other help is available. The event will be hosted at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church at 9:30 and is open to anyone interested, particularly those longing to find their role in the fight against human trafficking and their purpose in life. For more information about how you can be a part of this adventure, please call 205. 531. 6613 or visit http://www.makewaypartners.org. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/make-way-partners-president-to-share-story-on-work-to-end-trafficking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101111T180000 DTEND:20101111T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T142842 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T142842 UID:2561@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Beaus and Belles of Birmingham DESCRIPTION:My Scoop Media, Inc. is preparing for the second annual Beaus and Belles of Birmingham event presented by Bromberg’s on Nov. 11, 6:00-8:30 p.m. The event will highlight the top Beaus and Belles of the region who are described as a group of remarkable men and women who exemplify southern charm as well as notable involvement in the community. The Birmingham Beau finalists are Brent Barringer, Carter Hughes, Wyndall Ivey, J. Stephen Hart, Clint DeShazo, and Austin Davis. The Birmingham Belle finalists are Alexis Barton, Sarah Israel, Stacey Hagler Spears, Nancy Jones, Kate DeWitt Darden, Kate Kelley, Weezie Boiles, and Jessica Cooley. Online voting is currently underway on MyScoop.us and will continue until Tuesday, November 9, at midnight. The 14 finalists will be presented during the event at Bromberg’s at the Summit, with the Beau and Belle winners announced that evening. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/beaus-and-belles-of-birmingham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101112T200000 DTEND:20101112T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T140216 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T140216 UID:2558@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Orchestra DESCRIPTION:If music could paint pictures, then percussionist Poncho Sanchez's music would be a kaleidoscopic swirl of some of the hottest colors and brightest lights. Come to a Sanchez show and you'll hear fragments of Latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa, and other infectious grooves colliding and churning. Please call the Alys Stephens Center Box Office, 205/975-2787.  Be sure to request seating with Crescendo! LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/poncho-sanchez-and-his-latin-orchestra/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101112T200000 DTEND:20101112T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T135737 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T135737 UID:2555@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:SuperPops Concert, Art Garfunkel DESCRIPTION:Art Garfunkel has made an incredible mark on the music world, both as a solo artist and as half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Please call the Alys Stephens Center Box Office, 975-2787, and request seating with Crescendo.  Please note that the Alys Stephens Center box office is selling all individual tickets to Alabama Symphony Orchestra concerts this season.  Please note that this concert will be at the BJCC, NOT at the Alys Stephens Center. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/superpops-concert-art-garfunkel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101114T150000 DTEND:20101114T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T131343 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T131343 UID:2551@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Children's Choir Fall/Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Children's Choir will perform its Fall/Holiday Concert featuring performances of the Prelude Singers (grades k-2), Intermezzo (grades 3-5), and Una Voce (grades 6-high school). LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/birmingham-childrens-choir-fallholiday-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101107T023000 DTEND:20101107T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T131135 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T131135 UID:2549@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:THE BIMINGHAM MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS A PARLOR CONCERT WITH ANTHONY PATTIN AND THERESE MAYS DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Music Club presents Pianist Anthony Pattin and Flutist Therese Mays at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 2010, at UAB’s Woodward House, 4101 Altamont Road, Birmingham.  The show is part of the Birmingham Music Club’s 105th season. Tickets are $40.   Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.bhammusicclub.org. This show is sponsored by Birmingham Music Club Guild and WBHM. For more information, visit www.bhammusicclub.org or call 205-252-7548. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/the-bimingham-music-club-presents-a-parlor-concert-with-anthony-pattin-and-therese-mays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101108 DTEND:20101115 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T130800 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T130800 UID:2547@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Curing cancer, one dessert at a time DESCRIPTION:It’s never been more delicious to help fight cancer than participating in Sweet on a Cure, a dessert-filled week Nov. 8-14, 2010, supported by Birmingham-area bakeries, cafes, restaurants and caterers. Participating eateries will sell specially designated sweets and donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center to support leading-edge cancer research by promising young researchers. Find a participating Sweet partner near you or call 205-934-0034 or e-mail info@ccc.uab.edu for more information. Sweet on a Cure proceeds will help young investigators test new theories and lay the groundwork for advancing scientific discoveries that could lead to substantial federal grant funding – and possibly a cure. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/curing-cancer-one-dessert-at-a-time/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101129T170000 DTEND:20101129T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T124631 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T124631 UID:2544@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:North Shelby Library to Host Open House, Book Signing DESCRIPTION:The North Shelby Library Holiday Open House will be from 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and will feature a book signing with author Robert Dalby and holiday music by Phil McEntee and Chuck King. Dalby is author of the beloved “Piggly Wiggly” series.  He will speak from 6-7 p.m. and sign his newest release, “A Piggly Wiggly Christmas,” immediately following.  Books will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/north-shelby-library-to-host-open-house-book-signing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101108 DTEND:20101115 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T091942 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T091942 UID:2541@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:“Journey of Hope” DESCRIPTION:UAB’s Alys Stephens Center will present the African Children’s Choir and its performance, “Journey of Hope,” along with two lectures about Africa as part of the center’s World on Stage Festival Nov. 8-14, 2010. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 in UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Tickets are $57, $47, $37; $15 for children and $20 for students. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org. The choir performance is part of the Alys Stephens Center’s World on Stage Festival, six days of performances, demonstrations and discussions — some free — featuring living art, community mandala sand painting and performances by Mystical Arts of Tibet, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Orchestra and a show for children and families, “The Bollywood Experience.” Two lectures also will be presented in conjunction with the African Children’s Choir performance. The first, “The Plague That Thunders,” begins at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the center,1200 10th Ave. South. The lecture is free. Michael Saag, M.D., director of UAB’s Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), will talk about the center’s ongoing work and its extensive efforts at the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia. The cutting-edge research and treatment provided by CFAR affects patients in Alabama, Zambia and throughout the world. Come to the center before the performance for “Landscapes of Ghana,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Kosi Avotri, M.D., will share historical background of challenging times facing the home countries of the children and families of the African Children’s Choir. The Alys Stephens Center’s ArtPlay Martin Hames Mentoring Program students will attend the performance as well as a pre-show discussion. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/%e2%80%9cjourney-of-hope%e2%80%9d/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101114T180000 DTEND:20101114T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T091724 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T091724 UID:2539@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Pianomen - presented by Magic City Actors Theatre DESCRIPTION:Magic City Actors Theatre is pleased to present the "one night only" performance of Pianomen, starring Lonnie Parsons - an original revue featuring the music of Billy Joel, Elton John, Barry Manilow and Liberace.  It's the story of how Lonnie became the amazing performer he is today by listening to these musical masters.  Tickets are $27.50.  Doors open for dinner (not included in ticket price) at 6 p.m. and performance starts at 7:30 p.m.  Call 205-444-0008 for tickets or purchase online at www.stardome.com. For more information about Magic City Actors Theatre visit our website at www.mcactorstheatre.com LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/pianomen-presented-by-magic-city-actors-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101116T193000 DTEND:20101116T213000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101103T091545 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T091545 UID:2537@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Elizabeth Futral returns to Opera Birmingham DESCRIPTION:Opera Birmingham opens the season with a dazzling recital by the magnificent soprano Elizabeth Futral.  An Evening with Elizabeth Futral, presented in collaboration with the Samford University School of Arts, will take place on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm at Brock Recital Hall, Samford University. Ms. Futral will be accompanied by William Billinghurst on the piano. This season’s opening gala concert is a once-in-a-lifetime musical event with limited seating. “Elizabeth Futral has continued to set the opera world afire since her last appearances here in 1999 and 2005,” said John D. Jones, General Director of Opera Birmingham. Tickets for An Evening with Elizabeth Futral are $50.  A reception with the artist will be held a private home following the performance.  Tickets for the concert and reception are $100. For more information about An Evening with Elizabeth Futral or the Opera Birmingham season in general, please call 205-322-6737 or visit www.operabirmingham.org. For more information on Elizabeth Futral, please visit www.elizabethfutral.com.  Follow Opera Birmingham on Twitter @operabham or on Facebook at Opera Birmingham.  An Evening with Elizabeth Futral is sponsored by Patty McDonald. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/11/elizabeth-futral-returns-to-opera-birmingham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101119T053000 DTEND:20101119T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101027T113606 LAST-MODIFIED:20101027T113606 UID:2452@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Holiday Treasures at The Stray Art Gallery DESCRIPTION:The Stray Art Gallery at the Village at Lee Branch Shopping Center presents Holiday Treasures, a collection of artwork from Alabama artists. Handmade items from clay to paintings that make ideal gifts will be featured. A .999 pure silver firing demonstration will be given, and light libations and snacks will be served. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/10/holiday-treasures-at-the-stray-art-gallery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101028T163000 DTEND:20101028T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101025T134636 LAST-MODIFIED:20101025T134636 UID:2448@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:WRAPSODY’S 2nd ANNUAL HOPE FLOATS DESCRIPTION:Wrapsody of Hoover, a unique gift store located in the Patton Creek Shopping center, will be hosting its 2nd Annual “Hope Floats” Campaign during the month of October with a finale balloon release celebration on Oct. 28.  All proceeds from the campaign will be given locally to the North Alabama chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation which will in turn provide free mammograms, education and donations to research. Wrapsody of Hoover will be receiving $2 donations to honor or in memoriam of someone affected by breast cancer from customers. Each customer/donator will receive a tag for their donation.  Sentiments, messages of hope or simply the honoree’s name can be written on the tag that will hang in the store window throughout the campaign. To kick off the event, the store will also host a sign-up for the Birmingham’s Race for the Cure on October 1st, the same day the campaign begins. Wrapsody will also be selling products made specifically for the “Hope Floats” Campaign that will be available during October including a “Dang Aware” T-shirt by Dang Chicks and a signature Wrapsody candle “Endure” poured exclusively by Birmingham Candle Company.  All profits from the sale of these items will also be added to the contributions donated to the foundation. The balloon release will be at 4:30 pm.  Balloons with the personal tags will be released by employees, customers and local survivors in celebration of hope.  Wrapsody will offer a $20 off a $40 purchase “pink pass” available on the Wrapsody Facebook fan page and email notice.  Attendees at the release may use their “pink pass” discount from 4:00-5:00 p.m. A gift-basket will also be given away following the 4:30 p.m. Balloon Release.  Participants may register beginning at 4:00. The winner of the gift basket, kindly contributed by local Patton Creek merchants, will be announced after the release (must be present to win).   LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/10/wrapsody%e2%80%99s-2nd-annual-hope-floats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101021T180000 DTEND:20101021T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20101006T133726 LAST-MODIFIED:20101006T133726 UID:2259@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Balancing Life with Elderly Parents DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Seminar on Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Balancing Life with Elderly Parents” - An informative discussion on how to balance family, career, and home while caring for your parents. (Learn about available resources and options, and how to maintain your sanity while being part of the “sandwich generation”.)  Presented by Heidi Strauss, Wealth Advisor and Anne Moses, Attorney.  Call 408-6551 to register. Bring a friend! LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/10/balancing-life-with-elderly-parents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101006 DTEND:20101010 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100923T093109 LAST-MODIFIED:20100923T093109 UID:2226@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:“The Rocky Horror Show” DESCRIPTION:The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Theatre will present “The Rocky Horror Show” at 7:30 p.m. each night Oct. 6-9 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre,1200 10th Ave. South. Tickets are $15 and $18; $7 for students and $12 for UAB employees and senior citizens. Call 205-975-2787 for tickets. Visit the UAB Department of Theatre at http://theatre.hum.uab.edu/. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/%e2%80%9cthe-rocky-horror-show%e2%80%9d/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100930 DTEND:20101003 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100923T092922 LAST-MODIFIED:20100923T092922 UID:2224@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Oktober Fest 2010 DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 30 and October 1 and 2, 2010, The Freunde Deutscher Sprache und Kultur (FDSK) German Culture Club will host their 35th annual Bavarian-style Birmingham Oktoberfest in the 2nd Avenue North block between 23rd and 24th Streets. Delicious German cuisine such as bratwurst, knockwurst and schnitzel plates will be offered at lunch (11 am - 2 pm) and dinner (5- 9 pm) all three days. Traditional and contemporary German music by Lorelei und Schatzi and Wolfgang Moritz will be featured on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, October 2nd, activities will kick off with a “dachshund and friends” parade at 11 a.m. for dachshunds and similarly-sized dogs. There is no entry fee and awards will be given for best costume, crowd favorite and most entertaining dog.  To register your dog as a participant, contact Katie@thegrodnergroup.com. Kinderfest (children and family fair) from 12 noon to 3 pm will feature story tellers,  a moonwalk, arts and crafts stations and face painting. A beer tasting ($25) for connoisseurs will feature craft, German and German-style beers Saturday from 4-7 pm. The Alabama-Florida game will be shown and a Halftime Hops event with traditional German games will be held during the football contest’s halftime period. LOCATION:2nd Avenue North between 23rd and 24th streets, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/oktober-fest-2010/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101009T200000 DTEND:20101009T223000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100923T092603 LAST-MODIFIED:20100923T092603 UID:2222@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"Strange Union" - A Night of Experimental Music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of experimental music hosted and programmed by Them Natives' Jasper Justice Lee. Karst is Montevallo's Kathleen Hairston, whose music offers ethereal “geological soundscape dirges.” Next, “prolific Birmingham area folk balladeer,” Nancy Richmond,  will be premiering unheard material, according to Lee.  Them Natives will close the evening's events.  Musicians will perform in strange union with the newly opened exhibit, "Terra Aqua Flora Fauna." BYOB LOCATION:Pepper Place, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/strange-union-a-night-of-experimental-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101008 DTEND:20101011 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100923T091157 LAST-MODIFIED:20100923T091157 UID:2216@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Secondhand Sale DESCRIPTION:This is no ordinary sale! Our friends, families & neighbors in our community have searched their garages & attics to donate the very best gently used items for one very important cause, Tuberous Sclerosis (TS) Research! An eclectic selection of unique finds awaits. What will YOU find? Join us October 8-10 to find out. What is TS? Tuberous Sclerosis is a rare, multisystem genetic disease that causes tumors to form in a number of vital organs - primarily the brain, eyes, kidney, skin & lungs. It commonly affects the central nervous system, with symptoms that include seizures, developmental delays, behavioral problems, skin abnormalities, and kidney disease. What are the details? Colonial Properties has graciously provided space at the Colonnade (close to Johnny's Ray's Bar B Q) next to Lady Fingers Nail Salon. The sale will be Friday, 10/8 7am-7pm; Saturday, 10/9 8am-3pm; and Sunday, 10/10 noon-3pm. There will be an early bird admission on Friday from 7am-11am of $1. To learn more or donate items (tax deductible), contact Carole Pitard at (205)968-6670 or ccpitard@yahoo.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/secondhand-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T153000 DTEND:20100916T153000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100908T144255 LAST-MODIFIED:20100908T144255 UID:2079@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:BRIDGE FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS TO BE OFFERED DESCRIPTION:  After school bridge classes are scheduled to begin on September 16 at the Vestavia Civic Center from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. There will be no charge for these classes.      Playing bridge has been proven to help students improve social skills, increase memory, develop planning abilities, as well as learning how to create strategies and to work cooperatively. This game offers continuous challenges and can become a hobby that will continue into adulthood.      Anyone who is in the 5th - 8th grades and is interested in participating in the Thursday afternoon classes should call Jane at 822-5118. Pre-registration is needed so that free textbooks and materials can be ordered for the participants. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/bridge-for-middle-schoolers-to-be-offered/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100914T083000 DTEND:20100914T083000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100908T142135 LAST-MODIFIED:20100908T142135 UID:2076@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Coffee Offers Information On Moms in Touch DESCRIPTION:Moms and grandmothers are invited to an informational coffee to learn more about Moms In Touch International, an interdenominational prayer ministry where women gather regularly to pray for children and schools in their communities.  The introductory meeting for Vestavia Hills High School will be Sept. 14 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church’s Bethany Room.  For more information, call Susan Shepherd at 960-8176, e-mail her at mitial@momsintouch.org. To find a group in your area, visit the MITI website at www.MomsInTouch.org. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/coffee-offers-information-on-moms-in-touch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T183000 DTEND:20100920T183000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100908T141924 LAST-MODIFIED:20100908T141924 UID:2074@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Award-Winning Author Will Speak at Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Jean Deal, Liberty Park Middle School librarian, will host a dinner featuring speaker and Newbery award-winning author Linda Sue Park Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carraway-Davie House. The event is a fundraiser for the school library.  Participants will have an opportunity to meet Park and hear her speak about her writing experiences.  Tickets are $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the school at 402-5460. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/09/award-winning-author-will-speak-at-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101014T200000 DTEND:20101014T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100827T150131 LAST-MODIFIED:20100827T150131 UID:1952@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: PORTUGAL. THE MAN DESCRIPTION:REG’S COFFEE HOUSE PRESENTS: PORTUGAL. THE MAN AT WORKPLAY THEATRE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 Portugal. The Man with Chief & St. Helens Vitamin Band          Ages: 18+ ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/portugal-the-man/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101117T200000 DTEND:20101117T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100827T145917 LAST-MODIFIED:20100827T145917 UID:1950@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:PUNCH BROTHERS DESCRIPTION:RED MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE PUNCH BROTHERS AT WORKPLAY SOUNDSTAGE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010. “Antifogmatic” is a bit of bygone slang that mandolinist Chris Thile and his bandmates stumbled across, “an old term,” explains the Punch Brothers founder, “for a bracing beverage, rum or whiskey, that one would have in the morning before going out to work in rough weather, to stave off any ill effects.” It’s an apt title for the Punch Brothers’ second Nonesuch disc. This ten-song set of collectively written material takes a clear-eyed view of those things less tangible than booze that can make us woozy: the pleasures and pitfalls of romance, the seemingly limitless possibilities and multifarious temptations of life in the big city. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/punch-brothers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100917T173000 DTEND:20100917T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100823T144844 LAST-MODIFIED:20100823T144844 UID:1786@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Stray Art Gallery Wine and Cheese Reception DESCRIPTION:The Stray Art Gallery located in the Village at Lee Branch will introduce new artists displaying work in the gallery with a wine and cheese reception from 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17. In addition to new work by member artists, the art of Marlene Adams, Michael Swann, Palo Pallas, Gwen Gorby, Laura Cunningham, Michelle Cave and others will be on display. LOCATION:Village at Lee Branch, Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/the-stray-art-gallery-wine-and-cheese-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T193000 DTEND:20100828T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T132950 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T132950 UID:1775@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Shelby Humane Society Celebrates with Tales from the Trips DESCRIPTION:Shelby Humane Society will host more Tales from the Trips, a casual fundraising dinner celebrating the shelter’s miles and milestones, on Aug. 27 at 7:30pm at the YWCA Hargis Retreat. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Shelter Partners Program, which has transported more than 3,400 dogs from overpopulated Shelby County to new homes in New England. Guests will enjoy comfort food while hearing updates on the shelter’s progress and honoring drivers and supporters of Shelter Partners. The event will also feature Laura Lanza, ASPCA Community Initiatives director, who will speak on the shelter’s partnership with the ASPCA. Tickets are $15 a person by Aug. 25 or $20 at the door. Reservations can be made by calling (205) 669-3916 or visiting www.shelbyhumane.org LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/shelby-humane-society-celebrates-with-tales-from-the-trips/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101012T210000 DTEND:20101012T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T093518 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T093518 UID:1772@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND TO PLAY WORKPLAY SOUNDSTAGE DESCRIPTION:This record is a celebration of African-American music over the past one hundred years and its social messages from the last thirty. Although we cover a whole timeline of different eras on We Walk This Road, what ties these songs together remain their message of hope, their ability to uplift. Ticket Information    $20 in advance, $20 day of show - General Admission On sale Friday, August 20 at 10 am CST Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office Ages: All ages ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/robert-randolph-the-family-band-to-play-workplay-soundstage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101119T210000 DTEND:20101119T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T093125 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T093125 UID:1770@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:TRISTAN PRETTYMAN TO PLAY WORKPLAY DESCRIPTION:"If someone were to say to me, 'Tell me about yourself,' I would just hand them a copy of Hello and say, "Here, this is everything you need to know,'" says singer/songwriter and guitarist Tristan Prettyman. Indeed, Hello, Prettyman's second album, is an appealing portrait of this freewheeling San Diego, CA, native as she narrates stories about her life, loves, and heartbreaks in her seductive, smoky alto. "I really wanted the album to be a reflection of me," Prettyman says. Ticket Information    $12 in advance, $12 day of show - General Admission On sale Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10am CST Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office Ages: All ages ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/tristan-prettyman-to-play-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100915T200000 DTEND:20100915T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T092646 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T092646 UID:1767@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:NIC COWAN TO PLAY WORKPLAY THEATRE DESCRIPTION:Nic Cowan’s original date of August 11 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 15.  By infusing soul, country, blues, and rock, then layering that on top of organic urban grooves and a voice reminiscent of Otis Redding and Chris Robinson, you find a new sound in Nic Cowan.  His music is full of texture and grit with lyrics that are engaging, self-reflective and downright clever.  Nic’s musical versatility allows him to silence a crowd with his serious and softer side but he can also make a crowd cut loose. After one listen you’ll know that this Texas native, Georgia transplant is anything but your run of the mill singer-songwriter. Ticket Information    $10 in advance, $10 day of show - General Admission On sale Friday, August 20 at 10 am CST Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office Ages: All ages ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/nic-cowan-to-play-workplay-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110305T200000 DTEND:20110305T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T092526 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T092526 UID:1765@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Colin Hay returns to Workplay DESCRIPTION:Colin Hay’s upcoming release American Sunshine finds Hay reaching a new pinnacle in his storied career -- his songwriting honed by discipline and experience, his unmistakable voice sharpened by a seemingly unending run of sold-out performances both solo and with his band. Noticeably reinvigorated, American Sunshine is a collection of new songs boasting the timeless melodic grace and lyrical wit long associated with Hay, magnified by dynamic, uncluttered performances. For old and new fans alike, American Sunshine marks the welcomed return of an iconic pop underdog, in peak form.  Ticket Information    $20 in advance, $20 day of show - General Admission On sale Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10am CST Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office Ages: 18+ ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/colin-hay-returns-to-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100903T180000 DTEND:20100903T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T092313 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T092313 UID:1763@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Clay Scot Artworks presents Mary Farmer DESCRIPTION:Join Clay Scot Artworks for an opening reception for Mary Farmer, a new artist to the gallery. Inspired by the continuum of emotional and physical moments in her life, Mary Farmer is a painter whose portfolio of abstract encaustic paintings is imbued with color and visual Resonance. Mary will donate a percentage of sales to Triumph Services, a non-profit organization that helps individuals with developmental disablities to live independently.  The show will run through Oct. 2. LOCATION:2915 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/clay-scot-artworks-presents-mary-farmer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101019T200000 DTEND:20101019T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T091824 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T091824 UID:1761@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Playing for a Change DESCRIPTION:Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographic, political, economic, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. And with this truth firmly fixed in our minds, we set out to share it with the world. On sale Friday, September 10 at 10am CST Available through www.workplay.com or with no service fee, in person, at the WorkPlay Box Office Ages: All ages ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21) LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/playing-for-a-change/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T190000 DTEND:20100828T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100818T091105 LAST-MODIFIED:20100818T091105 UID:1758@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Hope Cassity & Jarrod at Moonlight on the Mountain DESCRIPTION:Hope Cassity & Jarrod Dickenson are singer/songwriters from Nashville.  Do you like Jewel, Patty Griffin, Coldplay, Ryan Adams ... check out this show at MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN - doors open at 7pm- $12 cover. BYOB - this is a listening room event LOCATION:585 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, United States, 35226 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/hope-cassity-jarrod-at-moonlight-on-the-mountain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T180000 DTEND:20100828T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100816T162457 LAST-MODIFIED:20100816T162457 UID:1750@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Vulcan Performers DESCRIPTION:Come Join the Vulcan Performers for their 14th professional event and third anniversary at Embassy Suites in Hoover across from the Galleria on Aug. 28 from 6-10pm. The Vulcan Performers are a professional dance group featuring local professionals ages 18-30 in styles such as hip hop, ballet, jazz, ballroom, breakdance and more.   All of the dancers are either college students or recent college graduates working non dance careers that perform professionally in the area. Join the Vulcan Performers at 6 p.m. for the arts show featuring local singers, photographers, free ballroom dance lessons, painters, and other local artists.  Local Charities will also present unique causes and talk about future social events. Featuring "Hugss" Help Our Gulf Species Survive Browse the silent auction and register for raffles, prizes, and more! Local artists and charities, contact us today about helping out! Featuring art work and photography of Brian Farley, Shawn Sharp, Glendinning Johnston and more! At 7 p.m., the Vulcan Performers will present "Revamped" featuring hit songs such as "No Air" "Drummer Boy" "I like it" "Fireflies" "Break your Heart" "Gravity" and other pop culture hits. Songs you know, styles you haven't seen, and attitude you will be introduced to! After the show, there will be a dance party featuring hit party favorites, line dance favorites, ballroom, latin, swing, and more! Late Party to follow at Club Aqua! www.bhamdance.com for more info, advanced ticket sales 205-792-4642 LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/vulcan-performers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100820T170000 DTEND:20100820T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100816T161203 LAST-MODIFIED:20100816T161203 UID:1747@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Third Friday in Forest Park DESCRIPTION:This Friday is Third Friday in Forest Park Village (5-8pm): Dine, Wine and Shop in Birmingham’s Hippest Village! Restaurants will have specials, wine tastings etc. Shops and galleries will be open late (till 8pm), catch the exhibits you may miss during the day, shop for gifts while enjoying a refreshment.  Enjoy the social scene of Forest Park after hours.   LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/third-friday-in-forest-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100821T190000 DTEND:20100821T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100816T092553 LAST-MODIFIED:20100816T092553 UID:1744@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Red Hot for the Cause DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening to raise awareness and funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS! Saturday, August 21st - 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Old Car Heaven (115 35th St. S.) 7:30 - 10:30 - General Casino Gaming 8:00 - 10:00 - Red Ribbon Poker Tournament 7:00 - 10:00 - Silent Auction Try your luck at Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Craps and Roulette in our Red Hot for the Cause Casino area.  Exchange your winnings at the end of the night for chances to win great prizes, including a two-night stay at Bally's Casino in Las Vegas. Bid on fabulous silent auction items including exotic vacations, autographed memorabilia, one-of-a-kind artowrk, handcrafted jewelry, and more.  A preview of our silent auction items is coming soon! Enter the 2010 Red Ribbon Poker Tournament to try your hand at Texas Hold 'Em with amazing prizes at stake!  Limited seats are available and tournament tickets must be purchased by Saturday, August 7th. General Casino Area Ticket: $50/person - Includes hors d'oeuvres, two drink tickets, and $1,000 play money to be used in the casino area. Red Ribbon Poker Tournament Ticket (limited availability): $100/person - Includes a seat in the 2010 Red Ribbon Poker Tournament, as well as hors d'oeuvres, three drink tickets, and $1,500 play money to be used in the casino area. Tickets purchased at the door will be $65/person.  Poker tournament tickets will not be available at the door. Click here to purchase tickets. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/red-hot-for-the-cause/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100922T050000 DTEND:20100922T203000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T163938 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T163938 UID:1740@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Girls’ Night Out Event DESCRIPTION:Grab your girlfriends and get ready for the fashion event of the season! During this stylish event, guests will enjoy catering provided by B&A Warehouse and Little Black Dress wine while browsing the latest fall fashions. Guests may also register to win incredible giveaways while enjoying music provided by a DJ. During event hours, guests will receive 20% off purchases of sale and regular priced women’s contemporary apparel and accessories, including rarely discounted designer brands such as BCBG, DKNY, Free People, Lucky Brand, Citizens of Humanity, Cole Haan, Joe's Jeans, Juicy Couture and 7 For All Mankind, with very limited exclusions. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/girls%e2%80%99-night-out-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100814T120000 DTEND:20100814T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T160833 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T160833 UID:1736@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:KidFest DESCRIPTION: Join us for a fashion show with music, refreshments and games and prizes. Plus, register for a chance to win a $500 children’s wardrobe, and a trip to Great Wolf Lodge Resort and Indoor Water Park. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/kidfest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101008T200000 DTEND:20101008T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T160712 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T160712 UID:1734@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASO: Broadway Rocks! DESCRIPTION:  RED DIAMOND SuperPOPS! Four top-notch Broadway vocalists join the ASO performing selections of rock and pop songs from the Broadway stage. Favorite Broadway shows are in the spotlight, featuring songs from rock-inspired Broadway hit musicals such as The Wiz, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia, Tommy, and Phantom of the Opera.  LOCATION:Birmingham, alabama, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/aso-broadway-rocks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923 DTEND:20100924 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T160604 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T160604 UID:1732@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASO: Charlie Chaplain's City Lights DESCRIPTION:  On September 23rd, the Jemison Concert Hall of the Alys Stephens Center transforms into a movie theater as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, led by Christopher Confessore, performs the musical score to Charlie Chaplin's City Lights, accompanied by a screening of the famed silent film. Scheduled the day prior to the kick-off the Sidewalk Film Festival, this concert will celebrate Chaplin's creative genius and revolutionary ideas in the world of film.  Pre-concert performance by the Birmingham Boys Choir. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/aso-charlie-chaplains-city-lights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T193000 DTEND:20100928T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T160503 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T160503 UID:1730@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASO: Death and the Maiden DESCRIPTION:  RACHMANINOFF - Romance and Allegro SCHUBERT - Death and the Maiden Daniel Szasz, violin Julia Sakharova, violin Kenny Kim, viola Warren Samples, cello Members of the Alabama Ballet LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/aso-death-and-the-maiden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100917T200000 DTEND:20100917T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T160247 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T160247 UID:1728@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASO: Brown Conducts Schumann DESCRIPTION:EGIONS MASTERWORKS Lynn Harrell, one of the world's most celebrated cellists, returns to Birmingham. He'll be joined by his wife Helen Nightengale for Brahms's dramatic final work for orchestra, the Double Concerto, which was written as a musical gesture of reconciliation to his estranged friend, the great violinist Joseph Joachim. We continue our celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great Robert Schumann with his Fourth Symphony, a work that captures the essence of romantic musical expression. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/aso-brown-conducts-schumann/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100917T190000 DTEND:20100917T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T155853 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T160114 UID:1724@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:George Strait & Reba with Lee Ann Womack DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/george-strait-reba-with-lee-ann-womack/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101014T053000 DTEND:20101014T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T155656 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T155656 UID:1722@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cocktails in the Gardens: Autumn Harvest Feastival DESCRIPTION:Music Bonus Round Signature Drink Black Cherry Rum Punch Bottomless Beverage* Warm Apple Cider  Hors d'oeuvres** Sweet Potato Fries with Cinnamon Sugar Fall Apple Slaw Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Skewers Cranberry Chicken and Arugula Pinwheels Miniature Braised Short Rib Pot Pie Black Pepper Crustini with Herb Cheese LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/cocktails-in-the-gardens-autumn-harvest-feastival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101001 DTEND:20101004 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T155353 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T155353 UID:1720@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Antiques at The Gardens DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens' fifth annual Antiques at The Gardens commences with the Sterne Agee First Look party on Thursday, September 30. Celebrated Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3, Antiques at The Gardens features dozens of premier dealers from across the United States. The flower Designer Preview will be Friday, October 1 at 9 a.m. and the Red Diamond Lecture Series will take place on Friday, October 1 with a morning lecture DeJuan Stroud taking the stage at 10:30 a.m. and an afternoon lecture from Miles Redd at 1 p.m. Continental and American furniture, antique silver, jewelry, paintings, lighting, china, oriental rugs and more will be available for purchase over the weekend. All booths are on the main floor of The Garden Center and are easily accessible. Gourmet box lunches will be available at The Gardens Cafe from 11-2 p.m. every day. Proceeds from Antiques at The Gardens benefit the educational mission of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, which includes programs like Discovery Field Trips, Horticultural Therapy and family classes. During the last 4 years of this antiques show, more than 38,000 children in the greater Birmingham area have reaped the benefits of free, curriculum-based field trips to The Gardens. We hope that you will enjoy Antiques at The Gardens, and thank you for helping us continue to make these free excursions available for students. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/antiques-at-the-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100918 DTEND:20100920 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T155144 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T155144 UID:1718@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Orchid Society Show & Sale DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Orchid Society hosts its annual show & sale September 18-19 in the Garden Center at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, featuring dozens of unique and beautiful orchids from local and national vendors. Orchids submitted by growers and orchid societies will be judged by the Alabama Orchid Society. The show/sale is free and open to the public. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/alabama-orchid-society-show-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100909T053000 DTEND:20100909T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T154949 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T154949 UID:1716@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cocktails in the Gardens: Down Home Delight DESCRIPTION:Music Hunter Lawley Signature Drink Spiked Lemonade Bottomless Beverage* Southern Sweet Tea  Hors d'oeuvres** Miniature Pulled Pork Sandwiches Kobe Beef Sliders Macaroni & Cheese Tarts Herb Marinated Chicken & Tortellini Mini Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Grit Cake and Olive Assorted Fruit Pie Shooters LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/cocktails-in-the-gardens-down-home-delight/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101120T200000 DTEND:20101120T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T154704 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T154704 UID:1714@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:LARRY KEEL & NATURAL BRIDGE TO PLAY WORKPLAY THEATRE DESCRIPTION:Larry Keel & Natural Bridge is undeniably the most powerful, innovative and all-out exhilarating Acoustic Americana ensemble performing today. Period. Lead by award-winning Flatipicking Guitar genius Larry Keel, this group takes Bluegrass instrumentation into totally surprising places and spaces, from the purest traditional forms to the most astonishing experimental sonic journeys a listener can undertake. The mission is always clear: to let technical skill, honest emotion and fearlessness connect their playing and singing to their audience, to entertain and to thoroughly ENJOY the experience! LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/larry-keel-natural-bridge-to-play-workplay-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101118 DTEND:20101205 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T154524 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T154524 UID:1711@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Annual Juried Student Exhibition DESCRIPTION:  This exhibition features student works selected by a guest juror, who also will present a lecture while at UAB. The juror for this year’s exhibition will be announced in September. An opening reception is planned for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 in The Gallery at UAB, 900 13th St. South. Admission is free. Call 205-934-0815. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/annual-juried-student-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T190000 DTEND:20100827T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T154325 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T154325 UID:1709@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Ramsay High Grads to Reunite at The Club DESCRIPTION:Ramsay High School graduates from the classes of 1967-72 are invited to a reunion at The Club Ballroom at 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Music will be provided by the Flashbacks. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 and can be purcahsed at the door. For more information email RamsayReunion2010@gmail.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/ramsay-high-grads-to-reunite-at-the-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101015 DTEND:20101105 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T153847 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T153847 UID:1707@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:First UAB Alumni Invitational Exhibition DESCRIPTION:  This exhibition includes works by graduates from UAB’s bachelor of arts and bachelor of fine arts degree programs. Each artist can submit a single work, and all submitted works will be displayed. A closing reception is planned for 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in The Gallery at UAB, 900 13th St. South. Admission is free. Call 205-934-0815. A limited edition print by artist and UAB alumnus David Sandlin will be available for purchase, benefiting the gallery. A work by Sandlin will be featured in the exhibition, and Sandlin will attend the show and conduct a printmaking workshop for students. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/first-uab-alumni-invitational-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100902 DTEND:20101002 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T153302 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T153302 UID:1705@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jurgen Tarrasch: “Artefact” DESCRIPTION:  This exhibition will explore ideas of perception and representation through a site-specific installation constructed by the artist. Birmingham-based artist Jurgen Tarrasch is interested in abstraction as a medium. He uses painting to explore means of expression and art’s capacity to convey complexity. An opening reception is planned for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 in The Gallery at UAB, 900 13th St. South. Admission is free. Call 205-934-0815. LOCATION:900 13th St. South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/jurgen-tarrasch-%e2%80%9cartefact%e2%80%9d/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100816T200000 DTEND:20100816T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100813T153047 LAST-MODIFIED:20100813T153047 UID:1703@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Josiah at Workplay DESCRIPTION:Singer songwriter Josiah Leming, whose compelling performances and personal story about living in his car captivated fans in season seven of American Idol will release his debut album for Warner Bros Records, COME ON KID, on September 14. Leming wrote or co-wrote all the tracks on the album and plays guitar and keyboards throughout. Jesse Owen Astin, David Kosten, Martin Terefe and Warren Huart each produced tracks on the album which was recorded in Los Angeles and London. The first single from the album is “Maybe” which goes to radio this month. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/josiah-at-workplay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100814T053000 DTEND:20100814T053000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100812T090721 LAST-MODIFIED:20100812T090721 UID:1692@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Picasso Pets DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual Picasso Pets benefiting Hand-In-Paw will be Aug. 14 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. There will be a silent and live auction comprised of pet paintings and more. www.handinpaw.org LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/picasso-pets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100813 DTEND:20100815 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100812T090313 LAST-MODIFIED:20100812T090313 UID:1690@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Alabama Ballet’s 13th Annual Summer Residency at Gorham’s Bluff DESCRIPTION:Spectacular views. Superb dancing.  Splendid cuisine. All of this and more await audiences during Alabama Ballet’s outdoor performances at Gorham’s Bluff. Overlooking the Tennessee River Valley, the Bluffside Dance Tent offers patrons a matchless viewing experience. Alabama Ballet is excited to return to the Bluff for its thirteenth annual summer residency, a unique collaboration between Alabama Ballet and the Gorham’s Bluff Institute.  Artistic Director Tracey Alvey and Associate Artistic Director Roger Van Fleteren direct the company as they present new choreography and previews of the upcoming season. The residency provides the Alabama Ballet artistic staff the opportunity to challenge and inspire the company, encouraging them to dance new roles and explore the art of dance in a non-traditional performance setting. Patron’s Dinner and Performance Friday, August 13 & Saturday, August 14 LOCATION:Alabama, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/alabama-ballet%e2%80%99s-13th-annual-summer-residency-at-gorham%e2%80%99s-bluff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100820T060000 DTEND:20100820T060000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100811T151644 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T151836 UID:1686@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Watch the Sox while hoping to strike out cancer DESCRIPTION:On August 20, Jud Barber will be hosting the “Watch the Sox while hoping to strike out cancer” watch party at Buffalo Wild Wings located on John Hawkins Parkway in Hoover beginning at 6 pm.  Come join fellow Alabama Red Sox fans to tune in to the 9th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and watch Boston take on the Toronto Blue Jays!  For more information contact Jud Barber at algov@redsoxnation.com. The fundraiser is part of the 9th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon, which raises funds for the Jimmy Fund, an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, which supports the fight against cancer at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for children and adults with cancer around the world. The goal is to raise $5 million. In 2009 gifts to the Radio-Telethon came from countries including New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Canada, Ireland, England, Bermuda, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Norway and Australia, and Alabama  raised $2,070 in 2009.  Go to www.jimmyfundradiotelethon.org or call 877-738-1234 toll free to make a gift during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. LOCATION:John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/watch-the-sox-while-hoping-to-strike-out-cancer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828 DTEND:20100829 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100811T150033 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T150033 UID:1681@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Rotaract to Host 2nd Annual Hack-It Classic DESCRIPTION:The Rotaract Club of Birmingham will host its 2nd Annual Hack-It Classic on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Highland Park Golf Course.  Teams of four will compete for the coveted Hack-It Classic trophy and a $100 tab at the post tournament party.  Additional prizes will be awarded for a Hole In One, Longest Drive Contest and Closest to the Pin Contest.  Registration includes drink tickets, cart fees, green fees, range balls, snacks and exclusive Rotaract golf balls.  To participate in this year’s tournament, emailinfo@birminghamrotaract.com. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/rotaract-to-host-2nd-annual-hack-it-classic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827 DTEND:20100830 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100811T144711 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T144711 UID:1678@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Gia Rabito is Swept Away DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the fifth anniversary of “the big one,” New Orleans native and Birmingham resident, Gia Rabito, reveals her interesting and yes, amusing story of relocation to The Magic City. Gia, in her original one-woman show, shares her adventures through humorous tales peppered with favorite tunes such as “Stormy Monday” and “Up on the Roof.” There are no sad flood stories, no disaster talk – just a hilarious toast to the “tale of two cities.” Prepare for an evening of laughter as Gia entertains you with her truly unique story – you won’t want to miss it! An added bonus will be Gia’s photo exhibit “The Signs of Katrina” – first impressions of her neighborhood (no flood pictures, we promise!) upon her return after the storm. Plus, Gia toasts her new town by providing every guest a complimentary Hurricane cocktail served in a souvenir “Geaux” cup. What else? Swept Away runs for one weekend only in the intimate Martha Sykes Studio at the Virginia Samford Theatre so buy your tickets today before they’re gone! Out of town guests receive a special rate at the downtown Birmingham Hyatt Place – call 205-322-8600 or visit www.hyattplacebirminghamdowntown.com and use the special “SA” discount code.  A special “Swept Away” Veranda on Highland dinner and theatre package is available.  Details available by contact VST. www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/gia-rabito-is-swept-away/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100910T060000 DTEND:20100910T060000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100811T144343 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T144343 UID:1676@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Maestro's Ball DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Justin Brown present the 2010 Maestro's Ball, hosted by Lynn and Benny LaRussa at UAB's Alys Stephens Center. The event starts at 6 PM. For more information contact Ashley Blomeyer at (205)314-6917. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/the-maestros-ball/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100818 DTEND:20100820 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100811T140550 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T140550 UID:1673@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:2010 Gubernatorial Candidates at 3rd Annual Take Pride Statewide Conference DESCRIPTION:As the award-winning organization Auntie Litter, Inc.celebrates its 20th anniversary of promoting a clean and healthy environment,2010 Alabama Gubernatorial Candidates, Dr. Robert Bentley and Ron Sparks are confirmed to speak at the 2010 Take Pride Statewide Conference at Samford University taking place August 18-19. On August 19, at a session that will be free and open to the public via online registration, both candidates will address their position on protecting Alabama’s natural environment and stimulate conference attendees to tackle issues in their respective communities.  Registration for the 2010 Take Pride Statewide Conference is currently underway at www.TakePrideStatewide.org.  Attendance to the Keynote Speakers session on August 19 is free, but those interested must register online immediately, as space is limited. For media inquiries and to schedule an interview with Auntie Litter, Inc. Executive Director & Founder, Pat Mitchell, contact LaShanna R. Tripp at 205-879-3009 or via e-mail at LTripp@AuntieLitter.org. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/2010-gubernatorial-candidates-at-3rd-annual-take-pride-statewide-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100826T173000 DTEND:20100826T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100811T140112 LAST-MODIFIED:20100811T140112 UID:1671@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sunset and Strokes DESCRIPTION:It’s not too early to make reservations for our Summit Women Sunset and Strokes Art Class Event. Be a part of the most exciting art class around as you enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and mingle with friends as you paint your one-of-a-kind masterpiece and enjoy the beautiful sunset view from the club. You will be leaving this event with new friendships and a wonderful piece of art for your home! Time: 5:30 p.m. (class begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.) Cost: $40 inclusive, includes class, supplies, 16x20 canvas, wine, and hors d’oeuvres LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/sunset-and-strokes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100807T080000 DTEND:20100807T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100805T141123 LAST-MODIFIED:20100805T141123 UID:1553@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Racin’ 4 Kids DESCRIPTION:Help raise money to support Children’s Hospital’s cancer programs and departments at the hospital  with the greatest needs through Racin’ 4 Kids (benefiting Children’s Hospital).  There will be a parade by Children’s Hospital to Barber   Vintage Motorsports Museum for a drive-through, then on to Hwy 25 and back to Tom Williams Porsche.  To participate, make a suggested donation of at least $100 to drive your  Porsche in the Fun Run.  But, $100 not required. Your donation of any amount will be appreciated. Direct your friends to http://chsys.kintera.org/porscheclub for donation by credit card. The day events include: 8 am: FREE Continental Breakfast compliments of B-Metro Magazine  9 – 11 am: Fun Run for Racin’ 4 Kids (benefiting Children’s Hospital)  Noon – 3 pm: Porsche Park (Park and display your Porsche in our special area for everyone to  see. Refreshments compliments of B-Metro Magazine  There will also be a Silent Auction of some nice items like a Porsche Sport Driving School Experience. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/racin%e2%80%99-4-kids/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100814T180000 DTEND:20100814T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100805T084528 LAST-MODIFIED:20100805T085027 UID:1543@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Boiling ‘N’ Bragging DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_1546" align="alignright" width="300" caption="From left are: Joey Jones, Courtney Lucas, Monte Gould, Ted Burns and Caroline Powell."][/caption] The second annual Boiling ‘N’ Bragging’ event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 14 at Otey’s Tavern in Mountain Brook. The authentic Low Country boil and football season kickoff party is sponsored by the Rotary International District 6860 and the Rotaract Club of Shelby County.  The event will feature food, drinks, family-friendly activities and live music by the Hurlers. The event raises funds for the critical care transport service at Children’s Hospital.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; children 10 and younger are admitted free. For sponsorship opportunities and online registration, visit www.chsys.org/events. LOCATION:Mountain Brook, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/boiling-%e2%80%98n%e2%80%99-bragging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100813T170000 DTEND:20100813T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100805T084332 LAST-MODIFIED:20100805T084332 UID:1541@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ART ON THE ROCKS! DESCRIPTION:The theme is Fashioning Kimono, and we're going all out with Asian-inspired fare including wok stations with fried rice, Asian noodles, vegetable stir fry, Kyoto pork and bonsai chicken. Enter a gallery scavenger hunt to win a prize from Bromberg's, then head outside to hear Jessica Lea Mayfield perform at 8 p.m. What to wear? Drop by the Museum Store and get your own vintage kimono. If you're not a Museum member, join at Individual Level or above and get into this event FREE. Click here for more info and to buy tickets. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/art-on-the-rocks-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100805 DTEND:20100806 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100804T102342 LAST-MODIFIED:20100804T102342 UID:1538@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: Nic Cowan DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:500 23rd St. South, Birmingham, United States, 35233 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/nic-cowan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101022T200000 DTEND:20101022T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100803T134950 LAST-MODIFIED:20100803T134950 UID:1533@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Rosanne Cash DESCRIPTION:The genesis of Rosanne's remarkable new album, The List, dates back to that day in 1973, to a time before her 11 previous albums, her 1985 Grammy and and her twenty-one Top 40 country singles. Three dozen years later, she has selected 12 songs from her father Johnny Cash's list and recorded her first album of covers. Now we get to take this "musical education" journey along with the incomparable Rosanne Cash. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35206 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/rosanne-cash-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101015T200000 DTEND:20101016T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100803T134642 LAST-MODIFIED:20100803T134642 UID:1531@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mozart's Great Mass DESCRIPTION:The following is a list of performers for the event: Anthony McGill, Clarinet Christina Pier, Soprano Phyllis Pancella, Mezzo Steven Tharp, Tenor Christòpheren Nomura, Bass ASO Chorus Grant Llewellyn, Conductor MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni MOZART Clarinet Concerto MOZART C Minor Mass, "The Great" LOCATION:1200 10th ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35206 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/mozarts-great-mass/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100820T180000 DTEND:20100821T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100803T112233 LAST-MODIFIED:20100803T112322 UID:1525@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sloss Furnaces Stokin the Fire BBQ and Music Festival DESCRIPTION:The sixth annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ and Music Festival (a KCBS sanctioned event) has been nominated one of the best in the country. After popular demand we are bringing back the People's Choice Competition! This competition allows you to pick your favorite cook team! Click Here for  PEOPLE'S CHOICE RULES To add to the excitement of the 6th annual event, we are "beefing" up our kids zone with extra fun games and crafts along with misting tents and a live DJ! We will also have Fast Track Entertainment offering a stock car racing experience with remote control cars for the whole family to enjoy. And for those beer lovers out there, the Free the Hops cook team will offer beer samples of some the latest and greatest high gravity beers! Click here for more on the event. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/08/sloss-furnaces-annual-stokin-the-fire-bbq-and-music-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100731T100000 DTEND:20100731T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100730T145526 LAST-MODIFIED:20100730T145526 UID:1514@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ENRICHMENT DAY DESCRIPTION:See animals demonstrate natural behaviors as keepers provide them with enrichment items to celebrate and stimulate each of the five senses!  Enjoy keeper chats at each location and learn about how the Birmingham Zoo can enrich your senses. Schedule of Events 10:30am – Birds (Sight) 11:30am – Reptiles (Smell) 1:00pm – Children’s Zoo (Touch) 2:00pm – Primates (All senses) 2:30pm – Red River Hogs (Taste) 3:30pm – Predator Zone (Hearing) LOCATION:2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, Albania, 35223 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/enrichment-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101024T150000 DTEND:20101024T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T154012 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T154012 UID:1503@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mad Science presents Star Trek Live DESCRIPTION:Kids and parents, get ready to embark on an out-of-this-world, interactive adventure based on the most popular science fiction franchise of all time. STAR TREK LIVE is a thrilling journey that combines cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction, and space age science to create an exhilarating and unforgettable theatrical experience. You'll join Captain James T. Kirk and Vulcan First Offi cer Spock on an exploration of the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise. But there's danger ahead as the Enterprise and Earth come under attack from alien forces. Suddenly, the fate of the Federation and human civilization is in your hands! it will require knowledge, ingenuity, logic, and an exploration of science to discover what is happening and how to set things right before it's too late. Boldly go where no one has gone before! LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/mad-science-presents-star-trek-live/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101022T200000 DTEND:20101022T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T153801 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T153801 UID:1501@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Rosanne Cash DESCRIPTION:The genesis of Rosanne's remarkable new album, The List, dates back to that day in 1973, to a time before her 11 previous albums, her 1985 Grammy and and her twenty-one Top 40 country singles. Three dozen years later, she has selected 12 songs from her father Johnny Cash's list and recorded her first album of covers. Now we get to take this "musical education" journey along with the incomparable Rosanne Cash. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/rosanne-cash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101001T200000 DTEND:20101001T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T153522 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T153522 UID:1499@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Pat Metheny DESCRIPTION:An ASC favorite returns and unveils a whole new genre of music. World renowned guitarist/composer Pat Metheny has won an extraordinary 17 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 33 times in 12 different categories, more than any other performer in Grammy history. Aside from all the critics awards and fan accolades, Pat's focus remains continually on the breaking down of barriers and the exploration of new musical ideas. This tour is no exception as Pat moves from brilliant solo guitar improvisations to the introduction of a totally new technology for the presentation of an acoustically driven "solo ensemble" music he is dubbing Orchestrionics. The performance will feature music from the forthcoming CD of all new original compositions, as well as some older tunes from the Metheny songbook. LOCATION:1200 10th avenue south, Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/pat-metheny/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T190000 DTEND:20100928T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T153257 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T153257 UID:1497@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Southern Circuit Film Screenings DESCRIPTION:Join fans of film as we screen some of this year's finest independent movies. Each filmmaker will be present for the screening of their movie and will participate in a Q&A with the audience afterward. Southern Circuit is the nation's only regional tour of independent filmmakers, providing communities with an interactive way of experiencing independent film. Southern Circuit transforms the experience of watching independent films from a solitary experience into a communal one. The Southern Circuit Tour of independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/southern-circuit-film-screenings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T190000 DTEND:20100928T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T152943 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T152943 UID:1494@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASC & Southern Circuit Film Festival present DIVE! DESCRIPTION:Grocery stores around the country are filling their dumpsters with food. Not rotten, spoiled food, but billions of pounds of good, edible food. Why? Because the expiration date is nearing? Because it costs less to simply throw away excess food rather than do something helpful with it? Whatever the answer, the contradiction is profound: good, edible food is being thrown away in the very same communities where people are going hungry. Follow filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and his circle of friends as they "dumpster dive" in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of L.A.'s supermarkets. In the process, they uncover thousands of dollars worth of good food and an ugly truth about waste in America. Why aren't grocery stores giving the food to people who need it? Seifert takes this question to corporate front offices in an attempt to find out. The result is equal parts entertainment, guerrilla journalism, and call to action. The power of the film lies in its ability to motivate: it will move you to question the manager at your supermarket, it will move you to learn about food waste and the role it plays in your community. In the end, you might even find yourself in a dumpster. The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/asc-southern-circuit-film-festival-present-dive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100926T013000 DTEND:20100926T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T152647 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T152647 UID:1492@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ASC Kids' Club presents Southern Danceworks DESCRIPTION:We'll explore the creative process between choreographers, dancers, and musicians in this exciting, contemporary performance. internationally renowned choreographer and Bessie-winner Germaul Barnes performs with Southern Danceworks and musicians/composers Karen Bentley Pollick on viola and violin, and John Scalici on percussion and electronic instruments. Part of the 11 Day Opening Festival. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/asc-kids-club-presents-southern-danceworks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100925T190000 DTEND:20100925T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T152430 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T152430 UID:1490@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Liza Minneli DESCRIPTION:Spend a glamorous evening with the award-winning star of stage and screen, the one and only Liza Minnelli. This intimate show will feature some of the greatest songs of all time performed by Liza with the accompaniment of Billy Stritch and her quartet. This superstar performer is sure to shine brightly in this extraordinarily rare concert setting. Special post-performance dinner at Highlands bar and Grill with Ms. Minnelli available. Call (205) 934-6196 for information. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/liza-minneli/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T200000 DTEND:20100924T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T151948 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T152017 UID:1487@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:MASS Ensemble Onstage DESCRIPTION:What is MASS? MUSIC. ARCHITECTURE. SONIC. SCULPTURE. MASS Ensemble is an amazingly creative, internationally renowned group that combines all of these elements. They will be in residence all week long at the ASC transforming the building and the inside of the concert hall into a GIANT musical instrument. Ever heard a Drum Orb? Seen a Wing Harp in action? How about a Drum Cloud or a Sun Sitar? These are just a few of the original instrument creations that come to life during a MASS Ensemble show. This MASSIVE show combines the creative forces of artists, musicians, composers, and choreographers to produce an unforgettable theatrical experience that's unique to where it's being performed. Listen, watch, and feel as live music, sculpture, dance, video projection, narration, lighting, and rigging come together to create a multi-sensory experience you won't soon forget. From the Coliseum in Rome to the Temples across Vietnam, MASS has performed their beautifully scripted musical experience/rock opera around the world. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/mass-ensemble-onstage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100921 DTEND:20100924 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T151713 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T151713 UID:1485@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:MASS Ensemble's Giant Outdoor Earth Harp DESCRIPTION:What is MASS? MUSIC. ARCHITECTURE. SONIC. SCULPTURE. Its a one week-only MASSive arts experiment/party/performance. See & hear the Alys Stephens Center building transform into a giant musical instrument. What does a building sound like? Find out as we introduce this exciting, new genre: LIVING ART. This work of art, called an Earth Harp has to be seen – and heard – to be believed. Earth Harps have been constructed in many unique locations across the United States including: The Seattle Space Needle, The Kennedy Center, Los Angeles Natural History Museum, and the World Financial Center in New York – to name a few. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/mass-ensembles-giant-outdoor-earth-harp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T173000 DTEND:20100920T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T151521 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T151521 UID:1483@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:MASS Ensemble Community Yoga Class with Live Music DESCRIPTION:In this truly unique and amazing workshop, participants will practice blending yoga postures and focused intention with MASS Ensemble's extraordinary Giant Outdoor Earth Harp (built especially for the Alys Stephens Center). The sonic vibration of the Earth Harp creates healing harmonics that not only provide the perfect backdrop for the yoga practice, but also sublime one's energy moving through the chakras to promote physical/energetic health and creative inspiration. Don't forget to bring your own mat. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/mass-ensemble-community-yoga-class-with-live-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100919T150000 DTEND:20100919T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T151202 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T151202 UID:1481@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Disney's Choo-Choo Soul DESCRIPTION:MAKE A PLAY DATE! This incredibly popular children's phenomenon is also a big hit with parents! Winner of the 2007 Parents Choice Award for children's television for its show on Disney Playhouse, Choo-Choo Soul features Genevieve, the super hip train conductor, and DC, the beatboxing, breakdancing engineer. Get ready for soulful renditions of the ABCs, 1-2-3s, and jammin' songs about being polite. It's an afternoon of fun and learning from a diverse, and incredibly hip duo. Parents & kids are invited to come early at 2 p.m. for a preview and celebration of the ASC's new Arts Education Institute. Check out renderings of the institute and hear all about the ground-breaking plans for the future of arts education in Birmingham. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/disneys-choo-choo-soul/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T180000 DTEND:20100916T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T150645 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T150645 UID:1478@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Inter-ART-ive DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take interaction to a whole new phonic level. This year's free outdoor party, interARTive has the BEAT, celebrates Birmingham's percussive pulse as our plaza transforms into a performance space, laboratory, and rhythm machine. UAB's Drumline will kickoff the festivities with a boom. Then things will really get rolling with live performances from UAB's acclaimed Steel Drum Band and headliner Willie Ziavino Y Su Grupo. Willie Ziavino embodies the essence of Latin American music through his poetic lyrics, contagious rhythms and spirited stage style. Joined by some of the finest world music performers in the southeast, Ziavino's music celebrates the rhythms of Cuba, Spain, Brasil, The Dominican Republic and his homeland of Ecuador! Plus, take your seat and share the beat with a Community Drumming Circle led by Rhythm Guru John Scalici. Drums will be on hand. Or, if you'd rather bang on your own, bring it! To keep everything thumping, Free the Hops and Birmingham Budweiser will have the brews flowing. Plus, you can try your hand at some great prizes. Free and Open to Everyone. Rain or Shine. LOCATION:1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/inter-art-ive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T170000 DTEND:20100808T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T145055 LAST-MODIFIED:20100802T163831 UID:1474@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:2010 Uncork Education Wine Tasting and Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Join  the NAS  for the 2010 Uncork Education Wine Tasting and Silent Auction event! It will be held on Sunday, August 8th at Flower Stems located at 213 Richard Arrington Boulevard, Birmingham. Enjoy wine, cheese, hors d'oeuvres, live music and silent auction with many great items to bid on! Don't miss out on this year's event! Remember, this will be your only opportunity to purchase the 2010 Limited Edition Blazer Wine and proceeds will benefit UAB student scholarships! Click here to view highlights from the 2009 Uncork Education event! LOCATION:213 Richard Arrington Boulevard, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/1474/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924 DTEND:20100927 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T143937 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T144320 UID:1467@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Legally Blonde the musical DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:2100 Richard Arrington Blvd, Birmingham, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/legally-blonde-the-musical/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101023T140000 DTEND:20101023T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T142850 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T145458 UID:1461@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Zorro DESCRIPTION: Sword blazing in the lights, swinging, leaping and jumping, BCT welcomes ZORRO to the MainStage in October, 2010! A play based on the 1919 novella "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley your family will be bombarded and delighted as you are immersed in exciting Hispanic music, dance, costumes and impressive action scenes. Make plans now to spend the afternoon increasing your family's knowledge of Hispanic culture and the history of settling the Missions of California during this high action stage experience! LOCATION:2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/zorro/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100909T200000 DTEND:20100909T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T142343 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T142343 UID:1453@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Company: Crime and Pun-ishment DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:100 John Rogers Drive, Birmingham, United States, 35210 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/murder-mystery-company-crime-and-pun-ishment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100810T193000 DTEND:20100810T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T141503 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T141503 UID:1449@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cats at BJCC DESCRIPTION:Cats the musical will be coming to the BJCC concert Hall. LOCATION:2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/cats-at-bjcc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100731T200000 DTEND:20100731T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T140904 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T140904 UID:1446@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Eric Church at Sloss Furnaces DESCRIPTION:Country music's rising star Eric Church will be blowing the roof off Sloss Furnaces this Saturday!  Don't miss this chance to see one of the most exciting new acts to come around in years. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/eric-church-at-sloss-furnaces/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100806T150000 DTEND:20100806T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T140043 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T140420 UID:1442@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:WQEN Back to School Shopping Dash! DESCRIPTION:On your mark...get set...SHOP!  The Sumit and WQEN 103.7 FM are giving you the chance to win a Back to School Shopping Spree!  One lucky shopper will receive a $1,500 gift card to The Summit and 10 additional shoppers will receive a $50 gift card.  Listen to 103.7 or visit the following stores at The Summit between now and August 4 to register for your chance to win.  Register at American Eagle Outfitters, Belk, Chraming Charlie, Gap, Gloss, Lucky Brand Jeans of The Summit Guest Services.  Must be present in front of Tavern on The Summit at 3:00pm on August 6 to win. LOCATION:214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, United States, 35243 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/wqen-back-to-school-shopping-dash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100807 DTEND:20100831 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100729T113032 LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T113032 UID:1429@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Instructor:  Melanie Colvin, Mosaic Artist Ever wonder what you could do with your favorite broken vase or china plate?  Here is your chance to put them to good use while creating a playful mosaic garden pot.  You will learn the basics of how to create mosaics in the pique assiette style using pieces of broken pottery, china, glass, buttons, figurines, and jewelry to create a 8"x9" decorative flower pot, the ultimate in recycling.  Session 1 will cover basic tile techniques, project design, and you will adhere tile to the pot.  In Session 2, you will learn to grout and finish your project.  Tiles and materials will be provided.  However, if you wish, please bring your own broken plates, china, buttons, figurines or jewelry to personalize your piece. LOCATION:3530 Lorna Rd., Hoover, United States, 35226 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/1429/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101002T090000 DTEND:20101002T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100728T160613 LAST-MODIFIED:20100728T160622 UID:1408@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bluff Park Art Show DESCRIPTION:The 47th Annual Bluff Park Art Show, will be October 2, 2010, 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Free admission, free parking, and free shuttle service.  A juried art show featuring over 130 artists from twelve states.  Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works in oil, watercolor, clay, metals, wood and mixed media.  On site food vendors, homemade cakes and sweets, area high school jazz bands, hands-on art fun for children.  A great day out for everyone!  Rain date- October 3.  Cloudland Drive in Birmingham/Hoover, Alabama.  Information: phone 205-408-4312.  www.bluffparkartassociation.org LOCATION:Hoover, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/bluff-park-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916 DTEND:20100917 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100728T151117 LAST-MODIFIED:20100728T151117 UID:1406@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:interactive + ART = interARTive Join us as we take interaction to a whole new phonic level. This year's free outdoor party, interARTive has the BEAT, celebrates Birmingham's percussive pulse as our plaza transforms into a performance space, laboratory, and rhythm machine. UAB's Drumline will kickoff the festivities with a boom. Then things will really get rolling with live performances from UAB's acclaimed Steel Drum Band and headliner Willie Ziavino Y Su Grupo. Willie Ziavino embodies the essence of Latin American music through his poetic lyrics, contagious rhythms and spirited stage style. Joined by some of the finest world music performers in the southeast, Ziavino's music celebrates the rhythms of Cuba, Spain, Brasil, The Dominican Republic and his homeland of Ecuador! Plus, take your seat and share the beat with a Community Drumming Circle led by Rhythm Guru John Scalici. Drums will be on hand. Or, if you'd rather bang on your own, bring it! To keep everything thumping, Free the Hops and Birmingham Budweiser will have the brews flowing. Plus, you can try your hand at some great prizes. Free and Open to Everyone. Rain or Shine. LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/1406/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T200000 DTEND:20100828T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100728T145037 LAST-MODIFIED:20100728T145358 UID:1402@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Come hear the language of deep blues, searing rock & roll guitar with passionate lyrics that speak the truth. That's Jonny Lang. The Grammy-nominated, former prodigy instrumentalist, who topped the Billboard New Artist chart with his first album at age 15, stands now as a mature creative force. In more than ten years on the road, Lang has toured with the Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck, and Sting. Don't miss this tornado of blues as he makes his whirlwind stop at the ASC! LOCATION:1200 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, United States, 35294 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/1402/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T120000 DTEND:20100829T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100721T170841 LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T170842 UID:1260@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Bridal Show DESCRIPTION:Southern Bridal Show at the BJCC Exhibition Hall. LOCATION:2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/bridal-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T180000 DTEND:20100828T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100721T141240 LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T162242 UID:1252@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Fairy Tale Ball DESCRIPTION: Fairy Tale Ball benefiting Childcare Resources. Parents are urged to bring their children for an evening with Cinderella, Peter Pan, magicians, and jugglers. LOCATION:2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/fairy-tale-ball/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100821T090000 DTEND:20100821T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100721T140819 LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T162216 UID:1250@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Dawg Daze Street Parade DESCRIPTION:Dawg Daze includes a parade of more than 100 dogs decked out in various costumes by proud owners, as well as a flea market–style merchant sales, moonwalks, and rides for the kids. Two lucky pets will be crowned Canine Queen and King. Crestline Village. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/dawg-daze-street-parade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100812T173000 DTEND:20100812T203000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100721T140623 LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T162216 UID:1248@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:It's All About the Green DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens hosts another "It's All About the Green" gala in the facility's Hill Garden. Entertainment features FisherGreen, an all-star combo that includes Chad Fisher and Heath Green. Food and drink will be available, including the event's signature green apple martini. LOCATION:2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/its-all-about-the-green/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T170000 DTEND:20100808T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100721T140225 LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T162153 UID:1246@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:"Uncork Education" DESCRIPTION:The UAB National Alumni Association will host "Uncork Education," a wine tasting and silent auction to benefit UAB student scholarships LOCATION:213 Richard Avenue Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/uncork-education/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100831T200000 DTEND:20100831T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100719T161231 LAST-MODIFIED:20100719T161231 UID:1243@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:WILL HOGE TO PERFORM AT SLOSS FURNACES DESCRIPTION:Will Hoge and his band are currently on a national tour spanning the South, Midwest, and West Coast.  Dates are being added weekly include Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA, and The Windjammer in Isle of Palms, SC. The venerated songwriter Will Hoge steps to the fore with his most recent Rykodisc release, 'The Wreckage,' his most impassioned album of rugged and powerful rock and roll to date. This album is Hoge's first since 2007's acclaimed 'Draw the Curtains' and features eleven songs of heartfelt choruses and raw, emotive power that curse life's wrong turns and celebrate its triumphs. Recorded at Nashville's Sound Emporium with producers Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and Charlie Brocco (George Harrison) and mixed by Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash), the album was crafted with a depth of sound and musicality that undeniably breaks new ground for Hoge. Routinely performing 200 + dates per year, Hoge was temporarily sidelined by a serious traffic accident in 2008 on his way home from a recording session. After spending several months recuperating, he completed the album and returned to the stage with a string of sold out shows in his hometown of Nashville and throughout the United States. LOCATION:20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/will-hoge-to-perform-at-sloss-furnaces/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100724T030000 DTEND:20100724T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100719T104223 LAST-MODIFIED:20100719T104223 UID:1240@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Town Village Annual Art Show DESCRIPTION:Town Village’s annual art show grand opening will take place July 24, 2010 in the upper lobby at 3:00 PM. Town Village is located at 2385 Dolly Ridge Road, Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The show will feature local artists from the community who work in oils, water color and other mediums including photography. There will be music and hors’doerveurs at the grand opening and a guest speaker from the Birmingham Museum of Art.  It is open to the public and there is no charge. Please join us. LOCATION:2385 Dolly Ridge Road, birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/town-village-annual-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100717T200000 DTEND:20100717T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T164325 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T164625 UID:1211@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Gulf Aid DESCRIPTION:Gulf Aid: A Beach Preservation Series featuring Tim Brantley with Hugh Mitchell and Lee Anna Culp: A Beach Preservation is a fundraising effort to raise Birmingham awareness for the crisis in the Gulf with a mission to raise at least $10,000 for Gulf Coast charities over the course of three months.  Each event will be highlighted by musical performances from 3-4 local artists and one regional act will headline. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/gulf-aid/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716 DTEND:20100717 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T163940 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T163940 UID:1209@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Drowsy Chaperone DESCRIPTION:Be transported to a magical, wonderful world where the critics are in awe, the audiences are in heaven and the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement. Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, a new musical comedy swooping in with tons of laughs and the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway! Take a cast of characters including a debutante, a tycoon, a gangster, a male ingénue and a European lothario of ambiguous extraction, add some mistaken identities, thwarted romance, 11th hour nuptials, factor in Marx Brothers tomfoolery, toss in tunes inspired by Jerome Kern musicals and you've got The Drowsy Chaperone. Finally, a musical about people who adore musicals! LOCATION:1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/the-drowsy-chaperone/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716 DTEND:20100717 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T163425 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T163425 UID:1207@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cabaret DESCRIPTION:Come to the Cabaret for the smash-hit musical that spawned an Academy Award-winning movie and two Broadway revivals! Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, this sizzling sensation focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with young American writer Cliff Bradshaw under the watchful eyes of the all-knowing, all-seeing Master of Ceremonies. With music by Kander and Ebb, Cabaret features the songs "Willkommen," "Maybe This Time," "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" and the famous title song "Cabaret." *Intended for mature audiences. redmountaintheatre.org LOCATION:301 19th Street North, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/cabaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716 DTEND:20100802 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T163138 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T163138 UID:1205@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Red Mountain Theatre Company presents this production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway classic. LOCATION:1116 26th St.South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/the-sound-of-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100718T060000 DTEND:20100718T060000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T162537 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T162537 UID:1202@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Studio by the Tracks DESCRIPTION:The time has come to enchant and delight you with pictures of some of the artwork that will be available at the Art From the Heart Benefit this year. Don't forget that it's coming up on Sunday, July 18th at the B&A Warehouse and tickets are on sale NOW!  Donors enter at 6 PM. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/studio-by-the-tracks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100810T193000 DTEND:20100810T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T161241 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T161823 UID:1199@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cats DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/cats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716 DTEND:20100719 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T161112 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T161112 UID:1197@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Deer Expo DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/birmingham-deer-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100717T100000 DTEND:20100717T100000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T160803 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T160803 UID:1195@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Casting Call for Backyard Safari Outfitters DESCRIPTION:Summit Toys, a toy company based in Birmingham, is searching for a new face for their “Backyard Safari Outfitters” brand! Auditions will be held at McWane Science Center on Tuesday and Sunday of this week for boys and girls ages 5-8. Backyard Safari Outfitters is a line of rugged outdoor adventure toys for young explorers. Summit toys is looking for 16 different kids with outgoing personalities and a love for outdoor adventure. No modeling experience is necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult. LOCATION:birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/casting-call-for-backyard-safari-outfitters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T173000 DTEND:20100808T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T155906 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T160123 UID:1189@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:ArtPartners Showcase and Live Auction DESCRIPTION:VSA Alabama is scheduled to host the 8th Annual ArtPartners Live Auction and  Showcase on August 8, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at B & A Warehouse in Birmingham. The event features a live  and silent auction of collaborative works of art created by community artists and individuals with chronic  illnesses and disabilities.  Tickets to the ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase are $100 and may be purchased at the door or by  calling 205-212-7042.  For additional information, please call Meagan Vucovich, Project Coordinator, at  205/307-6300 ext. 12, send e-mail to Meagan@vsaalabama.org, or visit www.vsaalabama.org LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/artpartners-showcase-and-live-auction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100731T070000 DTEND:20100731T070000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T155455 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T155455 UID:1187@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Sprint for the Spill DESCRIPTION:"Sprint for the Spill" is a 10K race being held in Mountain Brook Village on July 31st.  It was created to support Destin Charter Boat Fishermen during the Oil Spill that is currently affecting the Gulf Coast.  "Sprint for the Spill" is looking for monetary donations, sponsors, donated awards, publicity, volunteers, and participants!  If you or anyone you know would be interested in providing any of the previously mentioned items, please contactat aphillips@sprintforthespill.com or ashleyannephillips@gmail.com. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/sprint-for-the-spill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T100000 DTEND:20100923T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T154912 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T154912 UID:1184@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Harvest of Hope Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Oak Mountain Mission Ministries' fourth annual Harvest of Hope Luncheon will be LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/harvest-of-hope-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100722T100000 DTEND:20100722T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T154700 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T154700 UID:1182@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Discovery Day DESCRIPTION:Herzing University – Birmingham will host “Discovery Day” July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for individuals who are either unemployed, uninspired by their current careers, or undecided on their future career paths and would like to learn more about potential career paths that may offer better job stability, greater intellectual challenge or higher salaries. The “Discovery Day” event will include campus tours to answer any questions that individuals may have about specific career options and educational programs, if they wish to pursue them. It will be held in conjunction with a career fair featuring booths from 12 local employers with potential positions available. In addition, instructors, financial aid staff, admissions counselors, students and alumni will also be available to answer questions. LOCATION:Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/discovery-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101007 DTEND:20101008 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T154457 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T154457 UID:1180@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival DESCRIPTION:The parish community combines its talents to prepare foods such as kibbee, filfel , meat and spinach pies, rolled grapeleaves and new to the menu, open face pies topped with spices, tomatoe and feta. A visit to the “almost a mile long” sweets table is a must. Homemade confections such as baklawa, and Zalabieh, a flavorful fried doughnut are a couple of many desserts offered.  Visitors will have an opportunity to dress in colorful costume and have pictures made with Judy the  Camel  on Friday, October, 8. Cultural booths and vendors will feature all kind of Middle Eastern and Byzantine wares. New to the festival  are hand crafted Olive Wood carvings and Ceramic “Peace Lamps” made by  artisans of  Bethelem and other parts of the Holy Land. Locally made vintage jewelry, reminescent of Bedouin baubles, will be  featured as well. On Friday and Saturday night, entertainment will be provided by  Amin and the Sultans Band of New York and the church’s own folk dance groups. Church tours will be conducted during festival hours.  Hours of operation: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM ; 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM . Downtown delivery is available for lunch Thursday and Friday with a$75.00 minimum order. A convenient drive thru service will operate from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For priority lunch delivery, call 492-9621 or 915-8051 or email stgeorgefestival@bellsouth.net For additional information contact, Jo Ann Shahid at 326-6232 or visit www.saintgeorgeonline.org.    Interested in covering our behind the scenes cooking? Contact Jo Ann at 326-62 or camelbuy@aol.com. LOCATION:425 16th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/saint-george-middle-eastern-food-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T183000 DTEND:20100828T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T154141 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T154141 UID:1178@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:SOIREE@SAKS DESCRIPTION:The event will feature hors d’oeuvres by Café IZ, live music by Nathan Carter and wine tasting by Wine’d Down, plus a silent auction. Also, all in attendance will get the chance to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue! With a portion of the sales going back to the Girl Scouts. Each entry ticket will include a 15% off coupon. The first 150 guests will receive Swag Bags filled with goodies. Silent Auction items include a mini laptop, signed autobiography from Danica Patrick, hotel stays at the Winfrey, the  Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, dinner at fine restaurants, gift cards, event tickets and much more! Additionally, the NEW LOOK of the Girl Scouts will be unveiled at the event. All proceeds from the event will benefit the initiatives of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. For more information, contact Hilary Perry at hperry@girlscoutsnca.org or call 205-980.4750 x1003. You can also visit the event website at www.girlscoutsnca.org/soiree.php. Must be 21 or older to attend. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/soireesaks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T183000 DTEND:20100828T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T153852 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T153926 UID:1175@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jonny Lang at the Alys Stephens Center DESCRIPTION:UAB’s Alys Stephens Center will present Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jonny Lang at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in the center, 1200 10th Ave. South. The show is part of the Alys Stephens Center’s new, casual Summer Concerts Series. Come early for summer tunes from The Goodfellas, brews and barbecue from Jim ’N’ Nick’s in the courtyard beginning at 6:30 p.m. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/aug-28-uab%e2%80%99s-alys-stephens-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T050000 DTEND:20100828T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T152741 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T152741 UID:1172@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:SHAKE A LEG NOT A BABY DESCRIPTION:September is National Baby Safety Month and The Exchange Club Family Skills Center has adopted Shaken Baby Syndrome/ Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) as our cause for that month. To kick off fundraising they are hosting Shake a Leg Not a Baby. For more information or to purchase tickets click here. LOCATION:2300 10 Court South, Birmingham,, United States, 35205 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/shake-a-leg-not-a-baby/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100803T233000 DTEND:20100803T233000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T152248 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T152248 UID:1170@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:WEBC South Education Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Women's Business Enterprise Council South Invites you to an education luncheon themed "How to Find Success in This Economy."  Cort Harwood, an entrepreneur and vistage, will share new business strategies that can help business owners survive and thrive during turbulent times. Click here to register. LOCATION:1 Country Club Drive, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/webc-south-education-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100823T113000 DTEND:20100823T130000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T151714 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T151755 UID:1166@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Chapter of ASTD DESCRIPTION:Speaker:                       Marc Corsini, President - Corsini Consulting Group, LLC  Ticket costs includes lunch. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/birmingham-chapter-of-astd-american-society-for-training-and-development/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T123000 DTEND:20100924T133000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100715T151452 LAST-MODIFIED:20100715T151452 UID:1164@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Cathedral Church of the Advent Music Series DESCRIPTION:Timothy Tuller, organ, presents a free, thirty-minute recital. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/07/cathedral-church-of-the-advent-music-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T070000 DTEND:20100716T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T154606 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T154606 UID:845@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Miss Hover Pageant DESCRIPTION:Fourth Annual Miss Hoover Pageant will be held at Spain Park High School July 16th at 7 p.m. This event is one of the earliest preliminaries for the Miss America Pageant. Contact Susie Collins at the chamber office for sponsorship information. LOCATION:4700 Jaguar Drive, Hoover, United States, 35242 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/miss-hover-pageant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T183000 DTEND:20100828T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T152853 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T160345 UID:834@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:John Lang in concert DESCRIPTION: Grammy-nominated, former prodigy instrumentalist Jonny Lang, part of the Alys Stephens Center casual Summer Concerts Series. Come early for summer tunes, brews, and barbecue in the courtyard beginning at 6:30 p.m. LOCATION:1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/john-lang-in-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100730T090000 DTEND:20100731T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T152523 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T160220 UID:829@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Scrapbook Crop Weekend fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Scrapbook Crop Weekend fundraiser held by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Riverside Community Church. Friday, July 30, 5–11 p.m., and two sessions on Saturday, July 31: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3–10 p.m. Cost: $20 per session or $45 for three sessions. This will include three feet of table space, access to tools (AccuCut, QuicKutz, and Cricut), a mini-class per session, door prizes, swap table, one meal per session, and snacks. LOCATION:2053 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, United States, 35244 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/scrapbook-crop-weekend-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100723T200000 DTEND:20100723T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T152005 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T160059 UID:824@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mary Chapin Carpenter in concert DESCRIPTION:Mary Chapin Carpenter, part of the Alys Stephens Center casual Summer Concerts Series. Barbecue and beer will be available in the courtyard beginning at 6:30 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m LOCATION:1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/mary-chapin-carpenter-in-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100718T150000 DTEND:20100718T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T151639 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T220835 UID:820@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park DESCRIPTION:Magic City Smooth Jazz presents Jazz in the Park, featuring Scrollworks, Tena Wilson, Kimoni Duo, and Vann Burchfield. Free. 3 p.m. LOCATION:15th Avenue and Sipsey Street, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/jazz-in-the-park-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T170000 DTEND:20100716T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T151323 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T155707 UID:817@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art on the Rocks DESCRIPTION:Enjoy socializing, gallery scavenger hunts, live music, art activities, finger foods from A Social Affair and Dale's Seasoning, cocktails, and people watching, all set against the Birmingham Museum of Art's permanent collection. 5–10 p.m. LOCATION:2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/art-on-the-rocks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100821T150000 DTEND:20100821T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T150909 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T155357 UID:815@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park DESCRIPTION:Magic City Smooth Jazz presents Jazz in the Park, featuring Scrollworks, Left Field, and On Purpose featuring Dwight Houston. Free. 3 p.m. Ensley Park, 2800 Avenue K. Details: 616-1735 LOCATION:2800 Avenue K., Birmingham, United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/jazz-in-the-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100724T080000 DTEND:20100724T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100623T150154 LAST-MODIFIED:20100623T155212 UID:810@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Market Day DESCRIPTION: Market Day is an annual merchant-centered event in Mountain Brook Village and includes our largest advertising effort including cable television and print.  Described as a European-style sidewalk and tent sale, it’s a giant one-day only 8AM to 5PM flea market with discounts up to 75% off.  Participating merchants often have music and other special events in coordination with the sale.  More info to come! LOCATION:32 Vine Street, Mountain Brook, United States, 35213 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/06/market-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T170000 DTEND:20100716T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100525T111659 LAST-MODIFIED:20100526T142659 UID:516@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art on the Rocks with Dawes DESCRIPTION:July 16th, Birmingham, Alabama Join us for the sixth season of Art on the Rocks, Birmingham’s most unique cultural social event. Art on the Rocks is held on select Friday evenings where you can enjoy socializing, gallery scavenger hunts, live music, art activities, fabulous finger foods from A Social Affair and Dale’s Seasoning, cocktails, and great people watching…all set against the Birmingham Museum of Art’s world-class permanent collection. Join us for the first event on July 16th, featuring Dawes... [caption id="attachment_519" align="alignleft" width="360" caption="DAWES"][/caption] This Los Angeles quartet is made up of Taylor Goldsmith, 23, (vocals, guitar), his brother Griffin Goldsmith, 18, (drums, vocals), Wylie Gelber, 21 (bass), and Alex Casnoff, 22 (piano, vocals). A graceful and poetic set of Southern-tinged, yet firmly L.A., rock'n'roll, the Jonathan Wilson-produced North Hills is an electrifying and accomplished freshman effort. From the ruminative opener “That Western Skyline” to the joyous twang of “When You Call My Name” to the harmony-soaked “Take Me Out of the City,” North Hills makes it easy to hear why Daytrotter's Sean Moeller has already called it “hands down one of the finest records of 2009... Dawes is a perfect band.” LOCATION:2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/05/art-on-the-rocks-with-dawes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100604T170000 DTEND:20100604T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100525T111201 LAST-MODIFIED:20100525T111201 UID:513@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Art on the Rocks with Erin McCarley DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sixth season of Art on the Rocks, Birmingham's most unique cultural social event. Art on the Rocks is held on select Friday evenings where you can enjoy socializing, gallery scavenger hunts, live music, art activities, fabulous finger foods from A Social Affair and Dale's Seasoning, cocktails, and great people watching…all set against the Birmingham Museum of Art’s world-class permanent collection. Join us for the first event on June 4th, featuring Erin McCarley... Erin McCarley calls the music on her debut album, Love, Save the Empty, a document of her search for authenticity in herself and in others. This is elegantly crafted, deeply melodic music that resounds with echoes of the Beatles and Aimee Mann, Alanis Morissette and Amy Winehouse. Near the top of the list of McCarley’s favorite artists are names like Fiona Apple, Patty Griffin, and Greg Laswell (the latter of whom co-wrote “Bobblehead”). “I just love how true and raw their lyrics are,” she explains. Listening to records by these musicians is more than enjoyable for McCarley—it’s inspiring. “I get one line into one of their songs and I have to stop and write my own,” she says. McCarley singles out her favorites’ unique phrasing, the way they’ve taught her to concentrate not only on her words but on her delivery. “Their lyrics are that much more powerful because of the way they sing them.” Her goal as an artist is as simple—and as profound—as they come. “When I’m onstage,” she says, “I’m trying to communicate with every single person out there.” LOCATION:2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/05/art-on-the-rocks-with-erin-mccarley/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100512T170000 DTEND:20100512T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100505T150435 LAST-MODIFIED:20100505T150435 UID:391@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mudbugs Kickoff Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:2312 2nd Ave North, Birmingham, United States, 35203 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/05/mudbugs-kickoff-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100417 DTEND:20100418 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100416T105658 LAST-MODIFIED:20100416T105658 UID:336@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:April in Talladega DESCRIPTION:April in Talladega info. LOCATION:300 AIDB Avenue, Talladega, United States, 35160 URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/04/april-in-talladega/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100522T140000 DTEND:20100522T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20100415T154511 LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T160356 UID:331@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Mudbugs and Music DESCRIPTION:Mudbugs and Music event info LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.otmj.com/2010/04/mudbugs-and-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130522T004943 CREATED:20091103T164339 LAST-MODIFIED:20100414T182453 UID:46@http://www.otmj.com SUMMARY:Dream On DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_313" align="alignright" width="220" caption="Tom Patterson"][/caption]Lucky people get to live in the house of their dreams. That’s what happened to Barry and Cathy DeLozier. It’s just that their dream changed shape along the way. In 2007, the DeLoziers had sold their Vestavia Hills house and were planning to build a carefully-designed one. But before construction actually started, another opportunity – in the form of an old house on Shades Crest Road – opened a different door. Barry had driven past the house on his way to work every day and couldn’t help being drawn to the sturdy stone structure – or what he could see of it. An overgrown privet hedge near the road obscured the view, and vines twined up the outside walls. When he learned the house was for sale, he couldn’t resist checking it out. “We closed on our old house on a Monday, and the house went on the market on Wednesday,” said Cathy. Buying the stone house took a leap of faith. It wasn’t at all like the wonderful new house the DeLoziers had planned, which included bells and whistles like a three-car garage, main level master suite, private baths for each family member and a surround-sound home theater. But neither Barry nor Cathy minded a challenge. He’s a writer, business strategist, marketing communications consultant, custom home designer and real estate developer, while Cathy is a freelance writer, public relations specialist, event manager, master gardener and mom. (The family also includes sons David, age 14, and Joe, who’s 13.) “I’d had the opportunity to design a home in Roebuck for ABC’s ‘Extreme Home Makeover,’ ” said Barry. “We tore down a 1,400 square foot house on a Monday and put up a 5,800 square foot house by Friday. “I felt like God gave me that opportunity, and it showed me I wasn’t afraid to try.” The DeLoziers were happy to find that the well-built stone house had good bones to work with, plus “you don’t see that kind of thing nowadays” features. For example, the staircase skirtboard had been notched for every tread, something that’s not currently common, according to Barry. The main level floor is 10-inch-thick poured concrete. Quarter-sawn oak floors are composed of long strips of wood, some stretching to 16 feet. “We learned that you can tell the age of a house by how long the strips are,” said Barry. “Now, they’re shorter.” A welcome surprise was finding a stone patio, which had been hidden by periwinkle and wisteria vines, on one side of the house. To rewire and to install central air and heating, plaster walls had to be gutted. Two rooms retained their original paneling, which Barry thinks is made of cypress. Cathy and a team of workers used plenty of elbow grease to remove liming on the mellow wood. The DeLozier sons pitched in, too, helping with demolition. Some tasks, like using B.B. guns to shoot out windows in a small structure in the backyard, were no doubt more fun than others. Most of the original floor plan remains intact, but the DeLoziers did some reconfiguring upstairs to provide a more livable space for bedrooms and bathrooms. History Matters The DeLoziers learned that their house was built in 1929 by Dr. L.E. Sorrell, one of Birmingham’s first radiologists, for his bride, Sallie Sparrow. Sallie’s father was the city’s fire chief and may have advised the installation of a basement sprinkler system and two commercial fire hoses in upper level closets. Sallie was indirectly responsible for a pretty illustrious fellow’s visit to the house. Her sister Elise, Miss Alabama 1922, married Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey. When the Yawkeys stopped to stay with the Sorrells on their way to spring training in Florida, they brought along baseball great Ted Williams. James L. Gatling was the architect, and Barry’s particularly proud of two blueprint pages, framed and hung in the house’s library. During the restoration process, the DeLoziers discovered a nine-page never-mailed love letter and several photographs. In removing wallpaper, they found a handwritten message telling them that the papering job was done in 1933 and signed by workman Archie Markland. Making the House Their Own Barry and Cathy decorated the house themselves (each is quick to give the other credit), incorporating new purchases with family antiques and keeping the overall look respectful of the house’s age. They scoured eBay to find vintage light fixtures, including a porch light from France. An armoire in the living room came from Birmingham, England; originally a kitchen cabinet, it now houses a TV. Over the dining room table is a chandelier, which once hung in a West Palm Beach mansion, with dangling crystals made from rocks. The kitchen is decidedly English in style, with an American version of an Aga range. Long beloved by the British, who also use them to heat their houses, the Aga has smaller oven compartments than most American models. “I had to take a measuring tape to the grocery store when I bought our Thanksgiving turkey to make sure it would fit into the oven,” said Cathy. Cathy, a master gardener, was delighted to find tiles simply inscribed with the names of favorite herbs from Welbeck Tiles in England. They’re artfully arranged on the wall behind the Aga. “A microwave just wouldn’t have looked right in that spot,” said Barry. In the breakfast room adjoining the kitchen, the DeLoziers enjoy eating together at a smaller, simpler table than the handsome one in the dining room. A built-in butler’s pantry in the breakfast room handily holds china and crystal, as well as a Dumbo cookie jar from Barry’s childhood. The DeLoziers had to give up their visions of a luxurious master bathroom with double sinks and a separate tub and shower. Instead, they turned two smaller bathrooms into “his and her” spaces. The boys share a bathroom between their bedrooms. “You learn,” said Barry, “that you really can live without all that extra stuff.” They also learned that their vision and hard work has turned the old stone house into the home they dreamed of having. And amazingly, the new/old house was ready to welcome them just seven months after they bought it. “I saw the impossible really happen,” said Barry. If you’d like to experience the charm of the DeLoziers’ house firsthand, you’ll get the chance on April 17. It’s included in the historic home tour that’s part of Vestavia Hills’ Year of Small Towns and Downtowns celebration. See the story on page 28 for details. ? LOCATION: URL:http://www.otmj.com/2009/11/dream-o/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR