North ShelbyBurn7 ArtMusicDance FestSept. 7, noon-midnightOak Mountain State ParkThe Burn7 ArtsMusicDance Fest will be from noon to midnight on Sept. 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. The festival is free for all ages. This is described as a do-it-yourself, bring-your-own festival, and those attending are encouraged to bring their own art supplies, music, food, … [Read more...]
Western Film Series at Mountain Brook Library
Mountain BrookWestern Film SeriesSept. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Emmet O'Neal LibraryThe Emmet O'Neal Library will host its Western Film Series from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 5. The featured film stars John Wayne, James Stewart, Lee Marvin and Vera Miles. This is a free event. The library is at 50 Oak Street. For film titles or more information, contact Matt Layne at … [Read more...]
Rebel Ground Game Too Much for Patriots
By Lee DavisJournal sports writerOccasionally you might see a new wrinkle or two, but for 35 seasons the offensive philosophy at Vestavia Hills under Coach Buddy Anderson has been the same: Run the football until they stop us.And with nearly 300 wins to their credit, that point of view has worked pretty well for the Rebels.Vestavia demonstrated its philosophy in … [Read more...]
Propst Can’t Work Old Magic against Former Team
By Lee DavisRush Propst had spent many hours at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, a place where he led his former team–the Hoover Bucs–to five state 6A football championships.But last Thursday as his current team, the Colquitt County, Ga., Packers, went through its pre-game walk-through for its upcoming battle with the Bucs, Propst faced a minor dilemma: He didn’t know where … [Read more...]
Pew Decorating Contest at Vulcan Park and Museum
BirminghamPew Decorating CompetitionSept. 4, 4-6:30 p.m.Vulcan Park and MuseumThe second annual Pew Decorating Competition will be at Vulcan Park and Museum from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 4. The event will feature florists, designers and other creative artists in a competition to decorate pews with proceeds benefiting Vulcan Park and Museum. Purely Elegant Weddings has … [Read more...]