On November 21st Kimberly L. Smith, author of Passport through Darkness: A True Story of Danger and Second Chances and president of Make Way Partners, will share her extraordinary story from the comfort of Corporate America to the life-risking desert of Darfur, Sudan, where she works to literally save orphans from slave raiders and hyenas.Passport through Darkness is an … [Read more...]
Trinity Marks Advent with Hanging of the Greens Program
Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood will observe the beginning of the Advent Season Sunday evening, November 28, 2010 at 6 pm with a worship service of Hanging of the Greens and a program of sacred music of the season led by Trinity’s Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra.In conjunction with “Hanging of the Greens,” the service will include scripture, prayers, liturgy, and … [Read more...]
Christmas at Arlington Includes Tour, Open House
The annual Christmas at Arlington candlelight tour and reception will be Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m., followed by an open house Dec. 4-5.The rooms of Birmingham’s historic antebellum home will be decorated for the 1933 wedding of Frances Montgomery.Carolyn Satterfield, author of “Arlington: Birmingham’s Historic House,” will sign copies of the book Dec. 3. Satterfield compiled … [Read more...]
Garden Club Readies For Greenery Sale
The Red Mountain Garden Club will hold its 28th annual greenery sale Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.In addition to the traditional items of fresh wreaths, garlands, topiaries, kissing balls and mailbox decorations, this year’s sale is offering a limited number of mobile mailboxes. A few of the club’s designers will come to your home and … [Read more...]
Fannie Flagg Will Appear At Historic Theatre
An Evening with Fannie Flagg, a fundraiser for the Virginia Samford Theatre, will be Nov. 20 at the historic theater.Guests are invited to a rare and personal live interview with Flagg, who will discuss her career as an actress and best-selling author. The event also marks the release of Flagg’s new novel, “I Still Dream About You,” which highlights her early years in … [Read more...]