By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe Bruno Vegetable Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens is for more than just viewing. For more than a decade, it’s helped feed some of the Birmingham area's hungriest people thanks to Magic City Harvest.The Bruno Garden covers about a quarter of an acre and produces some 3,000 pounds of vegetables each year for Magic City Harvest, … [Read more...]
“Heaven is for Real” Author Appearances
VESTAVIA/HOMEWOOD Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Vestavia Country Club and Samford UniversityThe Legacy League, an auxiliary of Samford University, will host Todd Burpo, author of “Heaven is for Real,” at two events. The first event is the Legacy League’s annual Scholarship Luncheon at Vestavia Country Club. Doors open at 11 a.m. Individual tickets are $50; a table of … [Read more...]
Magic Moments Night at the Circus
BIRMINGHAM Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m. BJCCMagic Moments’ annual Night at the Circus will be at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex North One Hall. Families and children will enjoy food, fun and visits from performers before entering the big top for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. The pre-circus party will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The circus … [Read more...]
Tapped: A Food & Beer Pairing
Birmingham Jan. 27, 6-10 p.m. Ted’s GarageFree the Hops and the Junior Board of the Autism Society of Alabama will host Tapped: A Food & Beer Pairing to showcase top quality beers from Southeast breweries and food from Birmingham restaurants.The event includes an auction and entertainment by Birmingham band Livewire.All proceeds benefit the mission and … [Read more...]
2 Birmingham Shows Help Brides Plan the Big Day
Brides Invited to Runway EventPerfect Wedding Guide and Engaged will host “Bridal Market, A Runway Event” Jan. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rosewood Hall in downtown HomewoodEach bride who attends will receive an Engaged reusable shopping tote.Guests will see some of the latest trends in wedding fashion with an ongoing, New York-style fashion show production. Fashion … [Read more...]