Birmingham Girlfriend Gala May 17, 6:30 p.m. WorkPlay The Literacy Council of Central Alabama will host this inaugural fundraiser celebrating women, friendship and creativity. The theme is “Chick Flicks -- Celebrating Girls on Film.” Both corporate and individual tables can be purchased, with each table selecting a captain and tablescape based on the theme. Individual … [Read more...]
Stylish Support: Chic Athletic Wear Sale Benefits Relay for Life
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorA young fashionista and an avid runner are teaming up to help in the fight against cancer.Sarah Beth Blakely, an eighth grader at Mountain Brook Junior High, is heading up a Relay for Life Team at her school. Team members will don black tank tops with the signature Coco Chanel logo on front, but in this case, the double Cs stand for … [Read more...]
About Town – April 10
BirminghamBBVA Compass MAGIC CITY ART CONNECTIONApril 27-29,10 a.m.Linn ParkThe 29th annual Magic City Art Connection contemporary art festival, presented by BBVA Compass, transforms Linn Park with its blast of artistic talent, sights, sounds and aromas. Choose art from among 215 juried artists. Then add in the experience of Corks and Chefs: Food and Wine … [Read more...]
April 5 About Town
BirminghamBirmingham ReadsApril 19, April 21, 10 a.m.Various locationsThe Literacy Council partnering with the Junior League of Birmingham, Better Basics, the Children's Literacy Guild, Alabama's 13, Books A Million, and Colonial Brookwood Village in the upcoming citywide literacy event, Birmingham Reads. During the month there will be children's book drives … [Read more...]
About Town March 22, 2012
HomewoodSpring Plant SaleApril 12-15Former Mazer’s Discount Home CenterThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ largest annual plant sale fundraiser will be April 12-15 in the former Mazer’s Discount Home Center on Greensprings Avenue in Homewood. More than 100,000 plants will be available for purchase, including the 2012 signature plant, the Rosalita Cleome hybrid … [Read more...]