The 23rd annual Guild Gala and live auction, conducted by Jack Granger of Granger Thagard Auctions, is set for March 5, 2011, at the Birmingham Country Club.The Gala gives guests the opportunity to have a good time while supporting the mission of the Service Guild. This year’s gala will honor children currently enrolled in the Bell Center, as well as graduates, with the … [Read more...]

Boys and girls and children of all ages will gather for Magic Moments’ annual Night at the Circus Jan. 28 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) North One Hall.  Families and children will enjoy food, fun and visits from performers before entering the big top for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth®.The event raises funds for … [Read more...]

The Assistance League of Birmingham has opened Encore of Homewood, an upscale thrift store. An all-volunteer membership will manage the shop.The grand opening was Jan. 10 at PrimeTime Treasures on Oxmoor Rd. Regular store hours will be Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Women’s clothes and accessories and small household items will be sold at low prices.The store … [Read more...]

The 10th annual Pointe Ball, the Alabama Ballet’s largest fundraiser, will be Jan. 29 at Saks Fifth Avenue. This will mark the sixth year that Saks will host the gala in support of the Alabama Ballet.This year’s theme is “Arabesque.” 3 Graces Design is taking a playful spin on the name of a classic ballet position and creating a fanciful Moroccan-inspired décor.The ball … [Read more...]