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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

The 12th annual Christmas at the Caroline House is set for Nov. 16-17 at Briarwood Presbyterian Church.The event begins with brunch or supper each day followed by a performance of the Briarwood Ballet, music by Daniel Cason and Hunter Goff and a Christmas message by speaker Barbara Barker.A shuttle will take guests to tour the Caroline House, the original home on the … [Read more...]