Let Prince of Peace students rock you and your mind in this one-of-a-kind, non-traditional open house. On the night of Feb. 2, doors will open promptly at 5 p.m. to permit entrance into the “POP Rocks” themed event. Adoring school-aged fans and their families are invited to dine in the Hard Rock Café Hoover with live performances from K-8 rockers. At this event, you will … [Read more...]
Making Her Pointe
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Ever since Samantha Hope Galler saw "Swan Lake" when she was 10 years old, she's wanted to be a part of the production. Soon, the 22-year-old ballerina will have that chance.Samantha, a native of a Boston suburb and now a Mountain Brook resident, is the understudy for the lead role of Odette/Odile in the Alabama Ballet's spring … [Read more...]
Rhythm and Muse
Feb. 4Country Club of BirminghamThe Guild of the Birmingham Music Club will host its gala, Rhythm and Muse, to raise funds for the prestigious music scholarship program and to support the club’s concert series. The event will be a collaboration of the arts with well-known community artists attending and a live auction. The black tie gala will also include a cocktail … [Read more...]
Beaker Bash
February 4, 5 p.m.McWane Science CenterFamilies are invited to McWane Science Center's Beaker Bash presented by Wells Fargo. This expedition through the land of dinosaurs, deep under the ocean, into the thick of the jungle and to galaxies far away supports McWane’s educational mission and programs. Tickets are $30 for children, $50 for adults or $150 for a family of … [Read more...]
Alabama Gives Day
Feb. 2StatewideAlabamians will come together for 24 hours of giving with a collective goal to raise a record amount of money for hundreds of participating nonprofits statewide. Individuals may choose from a list of participating nonprofits to benefit from their online gift. For more information and a list of charities, visit www.algives.razoo.com. … [Read more...]