Last night, Positively Funny and the Birmingham Improv Theatre launched their “new normal” - performing live shows to a virtual audience. The theatre’s improvisational comedy troupe each performed from their own homes in a new show “Twitching to Laugh.” Viewers tuned in to the performance via the new BIT Twitch channel. Shortly after celebrating its one year anniversary, … [Read more...]
2020 Homewood Grown Postponed to the Fall
Due to the growing concern about COVID-19, the Homewood City Schools Foundation is postponing the Homewood Grown Event, which was scheduled to take place at Patriot Park on May 1. The event will take place in the fall of 2020, with more specifics to be announced soon. For those who have already sponsored or purchased tickets, Homewood officials noted that payments will … [Read more...]
Sixth Annual Steeple 2 Steeple to Highlight West Homewood, Raise Funds for UMCH
There is something for every skill level at the sixth annual Steeple 2 Steeple run on Feb. 29. Hosted by the United Methodist Children’s Home’s Alabama/Northwest Florida chapter, the event offers chipped 5K and 10K runs, as well as a 0.5K fun run and a virtual 5K, for runners who cannot attend the race. According to event officials, it’s all about supporting the children. … [Read more...]
Lenten Lunches Series Returns to Cathedral Church of the Advent for 113th Year
Continuing a tradition dating back to 1908, the Cathedral Church of the Advent will celebrate the Lenten season with its Lenten Preaching and Lunches series. According to a release, the series annually draws thousands of people from throughout the Birmingham area and the Southeast. This year’s events will be hosted from Feb. 26 through April 9, featuring speakers from … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Moms Host Ninth Annual Mardi Gras Parade
If you are looking to laissez les bon temps roulez in honor of Fat Tuesday, look no further than the annual Kids’ Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 25. The parade is hosted annually by the Moms Club of Birmingham’s Over the Mountain chapter, affiliated with the International Moms Offering Moms Support club. Guests are invited to attend or participate in the parade, which begins at … [Read more...]