The seventh annual Lori Johnson Fun Run will be Aug. 13 at Greystone Golf and Country Club. Registration is from 7 to 7:30 a.m.The 5K begins at 8 a.m.; the one mile fun run starts at 9 a.m. Overall winners receive cash and prizes. Winners of each age group will also receive awards.All children participating in the fun run will receive medallions as they cross the finish … [Read more...]

The historic Virginia Samford Theatre will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino Aug. 20 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.Guests will be greeted by “Elvis” and can enjoy a variety of gaming tables on the Mainstage and in the Martha Moore Sykes Studio.Entertainment throughout the evening will star Patty McDonald singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” the Birmingham Sugar … [Read more...]

A Taste of Birmingham, a tasting event featuring area restaurants, will be Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Club.The event benefits the Birmingham Boys Choir and Children’s Hospital of Alabama.Individual tickets are $100; sponsorships range from $500-$10,000. For more information or to buy tickets, call 803-3449 or … [Read more...]

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark will host the seventh annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces.A world-class barbecue competition will be the highlight of the event. The contest includes more than 50 local all-amateur teams. Entrants compete in two divisions: Backyard Grillers, graded by volunteer and KCBS judges, and … [Read more...]

Boiling ’N' Bragging, a football kickoff event that’s a benefit for Children's of Alabama, is set for Aug. 13 at Otey’s Tavern.The third annual party is hosted by Rotary District 6860 and the Rotaract Club of Shelby County.Football enthusiasts are invited to an all-you-can-eat seafood boil and cookout. The event includes live music by Sean "Rockstar" Heniger and The … [Read more...]