BirminghamEpiscopal Place Gumbo Gala June 23, 11 a.m. Sloss Furnaces Forty teams of professional and backyard cooks will cook and serve gumbo and compete for 10 gumbo awards, including Birmingham's Best Gumbo. The gala also includes live music by the Pineapple Skinners, children's entertainment and vendors' booths. The event raises funds to provide supportive services to … [Read more...]
About Town May 31
Birmingham Black-Out Cancer June 8, 8 p.m. WorkPlayThe American Cancer Society’s Junior Executive Board of Birmingham is organizing this fourth annual party, which ends at midnight. Guests are asked to wear all black. The event will feature music from The Undergrounders, a silent auction and free food, wine and beer. Tickets are $35 in advance and may be purchased from … [Read more...]
Dancing Through the Decades
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorAfter 50 years in business, its name and venues have changed, but its mission and goal haven't.This year, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Inc. will celebrate its 50th anniversary. While owner Joni Scofield said lots has changed since her mother started teaching in 1962, their biggest joy is still making a difference in their students' … [Read more...]
Chefs Cook Up Fundraiser
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorEver dreamed about having Birmingham's best chefs preparing a meal together under one roof?It'll be happening soon. And perhaps even better than the food that's promised to be served up is the cause it's benefiting.The Birmingham Originals and the North Central Alabama Susan G. Komen for the Cure are teaming up to host the first … [Read more...]
May 20 About Town
Mountain Brook Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival May 20, 2:30 p.m. Emmet O'Neal LibraryThe Junior Women’s Committee of 100 sponsors this carnival to kick off the library’s Summer Reading program. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. with the annual Thomas Hughes Brinkley Memorial Fun Run. The outdoor carnival from 3-5 p.m. features game and craft booths, concessions and a train … [Read more...]