Community Grief Support will hold its 19th annual fundraiser, “Lift Your Spirits: Permission to Play,” on July 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Vestavia Country Club. The beach party themed event will feature silent and live auctions, and “fund-a-need” managed by Christie King of C King Benefit Auctions. There will be lawn games, a DJ, dancing, a buffet and signature … [Read more...]
Otey’s Fest Shindig Set for July 16
Enjoy live music, food and drinks for a good cause on July 16 at the 13th annual Otey’s Fest Shindig at Otey’s Tavern in Mountain Brook.The party gets started at 6 p.m. at Otey’s parking lot, 224 County Club Park in Crestline Village. Featured performers will include Galactic, featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph, Will Steward Band, Gri Cashio and TUB.Tickets are $100 in … [Read more...]
Art From the Heart: Auction Will Benefit Studio By The Tracks
Studio By The Tracks will hold the 33rd annual Art From the Heart Auction on July 24 benefitting the nonprofit studio in Irondale that serves adults with autism spectrum disorders.The event begins at 6 p.m. at The Fennec in downtown Birmingham, said Mimi Carstens, the studio’s marketing assistant. This will be the first in-person Art From the Heart since … [Read more...]
For the Love of the Gardens: Meet 2022 Antiques at the Gardens Honorees Maggie and Will Brooke
By Christiana RousselIf there is one consistent theme with Antiques at the Gardens show honorees, it is that each carries a deep-seated love for the beauty of the Gardens as well as for the important resource it is to the metro area. Conversations that begin with discussing annual plant sale treasures, favorite sections of the Gardens or memories of family … [Read more...]
Coming Together: Family Fest Takes Over Crestline Elementary Field on May 8
By Ally MorrisonFamily Fest, being held May 8 in Crestline, will feature inflatables, crafts and games for children and youth. The festival will include savory snacks from Mountain Brook Vendors such as Mountain Brook Creamery, Craft’s and Post Office Pies. Local churches – including Mountain Brook Baptist Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Canterbury … [Read more...]