By Anne RuisiYou could say the Birmingham Barons directed the stork to the Birmingham Zoo’s American flamingo exhibit earlier this summer when, for the first time, two baby flamingos were hatched.That’s because soil from the pitcher’s mound at the Barons’ home stadium at Regions Field persuaded the future parents to build nests and hatch their babies, called … [Read more...]
Autumn Bounty: Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale Set for Sept. 10
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ much-anticipated Fall Plant Sale will be held Sept. 10 at the gardens. Dozens of varieties of natives, perennials, tropicals, herbs, ferns, camellias, trees and shrubs will be for sale, and shoppers can get advice from seasoned gardeners at the event. Only checks and major credit cards will be accepted.Proceeds from the … [Read more...]
Lift Your Spirits: Fundraiser Set for Grief Support Group
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...]