Mountain BrookWine and Olive Oil TastingOct. 15, 6-7:30 p.m.OLI.OJones is Thirsty will host a "Happy Hour and a Half" olive oil and wine pairing event at OLI.O in Mountain Brook on Oct. 15. The event will run from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars and an assortment of tasty appetizers from Avo & Dram, using OLI.O olive … [Read more...]
Piggly Wiggly Wine Showcase Fundraiser
Vestavia HillsPiggly Wiggly Wine ShowcaseOct. 1, 6-8:30 p.m.Private clubPiggly Wiggly’s first annual Wine Showcase will be held Oct. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. at a private club in Vestavia Hills. The event will benefit The Daniel Project, which aims to educate the medical community about a genetic heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The organization is … [Read more...]
Friends of Vestavia Library Host Annual Fundraiser
The Friends of Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest hosted the annual Booklovers, Bingo & Brews fundraiser Aug. 22.The event was held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the library.Organizers said the fundraiser has become one of the most popular events for the Friends of the Library group, offering guests a chance to hang out with friends, enjoy beer and wine tastings, play … [Read more...]
Culinary Event Benefits March of Dimes
Top Chefs:Culinary Event Benefits March of DimesTop chefs showcased their culinary masterpieces at the Signature Chefs Auction fundraiser Sept. 11 at Iron City Birmingham.The event to benefit the March of Dimes featured 17 chefs and raised $137,000, organizers said.Chefs participating in the event included Phichaya Arimahong, Asian Rim Sushi Co.; Ashley … [Read more...]
This Year’s ZooGala Has Moroccan Theme
The Birmingham Zoo hosted its largest fundraising event of the year, ZooGala 2014, Sept. 13 at its Trails of Africa exhibit.The event was sponsored by IberiaBank, a partner of the Birmingham Zoo for 10 years. All funds raised at ZooGala directly benefit the zoo’s operational efforts and help the zoo continue its mission of “Inspiring Passion for the Natural … [Read more...]