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. … [Read more...]
The Friends of the Birmingham …
Botanical Gardens Junior Board recently hosted YPBirmingham’s Monthly Mingle at The Gardens Café by Kathy G. More than 150 young professionals came to the free event, which featured tapas, drink specials, a networking game to break the ice and giveaways.Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens also unveiled new memberships designed especially for young professionals and … [Read more...]
Shelby Humane Society Celebrates with Tales from the Trips
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 … [Read more...]
ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND TO PLAY WORKPLAY SOUNDSTAGE
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 … [Read more...]
TRISTAN PRETTYMAN TO PLAY WORKPLAY
"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 … [Read more...]