By Christiana Roussel It takes a lot to pull together the Antiques at the Gardens event each year, and it took even more work to establish the first event more than 15 years ago. This year, the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will honor Kim Matthews and Joan Starnes, chairs of the first show, when it puts on the annual event Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. The longtime … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw After taking a break last year due to pandemic shutdowns and restrictions, the annual Otey’s Fest is returning to Crestline Village, taking over the parking lot in front of Otey’s Tavern on July 31. Otey’s Tavern owner Will Haver founded the event shortly after he bought the Crestline Village bar in 2008. According to Haver, the event has … [Read more...]

In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Young Supporters Board for the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has transformed its annual fundraising ball into a week-long food festival taking place at various restaurants in the Birmingham area from July 17 to July 24. The event will not only raise funds for cancer research at the cancer … [Read more...]

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...]