By Mary Gullage The homegrown fundraiser Hope in the Ham will return this year for its fourth year. The event will take place July 15 at the venue in the Retail Specialists building, on Southside Birmingham at 2200 Magnolia Ave. S.  Funds raised will support the American Cancer Society’s Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge.  Serving as event chairs are Adelaide … [Read more...]

The North Alabama Rotary District 6860’s annual Boiling ‘N Bragging tailgate event benefiting the Critical Care Transport team at Children’s of Alabama will take place Aug. 21 at Otey’s Tavern with a new addition.  This year’s event will feature a cornhole tournament between the 51 Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 6860. Clubs from across the state – including Lafayette, … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The city of Vestavia Hills’ annual show of patriotism, “I Love America Night,” will return to Wald Park on June 24 bigger and better than ever. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, and the 2019 event was hosted at Vestavia Hills High School because of construction being done at Wald Park. “We really think there is going to be a big … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw June 1 was a busy day for BridgeWays Alabama, formerly Camp Fire Alabama. Not only did the organization announce its new brand, it was the first day of camp for kids attending Camp Fletcher. The staff also has been gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year, BridgeWays Junior Board’s ninth annual S’mores and Pours, presented by the Thomas … [Read more...]

Alabama Ballet will present “Romeo and Juliet” April 23-25 live at the BJCC Concert Hall.  Roger VanFleteren, associate artistic director and resident choreographer of Alabama Ballet, choreographed the ballet, which is based on Shakespeare’s tragedy and follows the fate of two star-crossed lovers from their first meeting to their deaths. The ballet is set to … [Read more...]