BirminghamCommon Threads ProgramJune 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Birmingham Museum of ArtThe Alabama Folklife Association and the Birmingham Museum of Art will present Common Threads: Quilting Heritage Program and Workshop June 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the museum. Gail Andrews, the museum's executive director, will give the opening lecture, and local artist Lillis Taylor … [Read more...]

BirminghamFirehouse Shelter FundraiserJune 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Harbert CenterSylvester Croom, former University of Alabama All-American football player and current Tennessee Titans running backs coach, will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon benefiting the Firehouse Shelter June 27. The event will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Harbert Center in Birmingham. … [Read more...]

BirminghamS'mores and PoursJune 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m.Avondale Brewing CompanyS'mores and Pours, a fundraiser benefiting Camp Fire Alabama, will be from 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 26 at Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St. South, Birmingham. The event will feature samples of brews from Avondale Brewing Company, a unique spin on s'mores, a silent auction and live music. … [Read more...]

HooverSummer Concert SeriesJune 26, 7-10 p.m.Aldridge GardensThe 2014 Summer Concert Series at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover will kick off June 26 with a performance by Earl "Guitar" Williams and the Juke Band with Gip Gipson from 7-10 p.m. Those attending are invited to bring picnic dinners, refreshments, blankets and chairs to experience the Alabama blues legends … [Read more...]

HooverBirmingham's Biggest Blood DriveJune 27-28, noon-6 p.m.Hyatt Regency Birmingham-Wynfrey HotelThe American Red Cross will host Birmingham's Biggest Blood Drive from noon-6 p.m. June 26-28 in the Wyndsor Room at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-Wynfrey Hotel. Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health … [Read more...]