After a one year hiatus, the eighth annual Taste of Fourth Avenue Jazz Festival will return Sept. 24 to the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District on Fourth Ave. N. and 18th St.Several area jazz groups will perform, with saxophonist Paul Taylor as the headliner. The 2011 festival will kick off at 2 p.m. and end at 10 p.m.The festival was founded by Urban Impact, which … [Read more...]
Gala’s Theme Is ‘Circus of Hope’
The American Cancer Society’s 31st annual Hope Gala will be Aug. 20 at Vestavia Country Club. This year’s event, themed “Circo Della Speranza” (Circus of Hope), honors Stanley R. Virciglio.Virciglio is a third-generation grocer and owner of the Piggly Wiggly stores in Crestline, Liberty Park and Homewood. A cancer survivor, he is known for his generosity to local … [Read more...]
Finebaum Headlines CASA Luncheon
Paul Finebaum will be the guest speaker at an Aug. 17 luncheon hosted by CASA, a nonprofit network supporting and promoting court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children.The sports radio and TV personality will make predictions about the 2011 college football season at the event, set for 11:30 a.m. at The Club. Guests will be able to ask … [Read more...]
SVHS Classes Will Reunite
The Shades Valley High School classes of 1969, 1970 and 1971 will have a reunion Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex.This will be the first time these classes have combined for a reunion.The three classes combined had more than 1,000 students, and committee members are still working to locate all of them. Visit HYPERLINK … [Read more...]
Soiree Introduces Role Model Runway
The Girl Scouts Young Professionals Society will host the second annual Soiree@Saks Aug. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit.A Role Model Runway will be introduced this year. This fashion show will feature professional community leaders wearing some of Saks’ hottest fashions.Tickets, $30 for an individual and $50 for a couple, include beverage … [Read more...]