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. … [Read more...]
Fall Plant Sale
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 … [Read more...]
Stamp Unveiling and Documentary Screening
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 … [Read more...]
Bart’s Spooktacular Party
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 … [Read more...]
Emmylou Harris and the Red Dirt Boys
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. … [Read more...]