As April is National Autism Awareness Month, the Junior Board of the Autism Society of Alabama and the Junior Council of Mitchell’s Place are teaming up again to host the second annual Funky Fish Fry, April 9, to help raise awareness of autism in Alabama. The family-friendly event is from 2-8 p.m. at Otey’s Tavern in Mountain Brook’s Crestline Village.The event includes a … [Read more...]

The Mountain Brook Artist Association (MBAA) will host its annual spring art show at the Crestline Elementary athletic field April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is April 10 from 2 to 5 p.m.This year marks the show’s 30th anniversary.More than 100 MBAA members will display their original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting near Crestline Village. Many participants … [Read more...]

Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ spring plant sale, slated for April 15-17, is moving to the Vestavia Hills Shopping Center.One of the South’s largest plant sales, the BBG event will have more than 85,000 plants available, many starting at $2. A record-breaking 7,400 shoppers attended the 2010 sale, raising more than $260,000 to benefit the Gardens’ educational … [Read more...]

NorthStar Youth Ministries will host a gala April 14 at 6 p.m. at B&A Warehouse. The event will raise money for the organization’s six-week intensive summer camp for children in Birmingham’s inner city.Tickets, $40 in advance and $50 at the door, include food, music and live and silent auctions.NorthStar Youth Ministries helps urban youth find their direction in … [Read more...]

Red Mountain Theatre Company is "Putting on the Ritz" with its Gala 2011, an evening at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum April 16.The gala begins with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by a seated dinner, live auction and performances by Birmingham favorites, Broadway veterans and the RMTC Youth Programs.Black tie attire is encouraged. Tickets are $200 per … [Read more...]