By Rubin E. Grant Trip Cobb didn’t have much pink in his wardrobe before this month. But this month, he has been wearing lots of pink. “It’s just a color,” Cobb said with a laugh. “Color has no gender.” Besides, Cobb is donning the pastel for something dear to him, fighting breast cancer. He is participating in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink … [Read more...]

On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is making its final descent to Mars, and McWane Science Center plans to host a live viewing in the IMAX Dome Theatre.According to a release, this is NASA’s fifth Rover to send to the Red Planet and the main question Perseverance is trying to answer during this mission is: “Was there ever ancient life on Mars?”To … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw March is a special month for the Exceptional Foundation. The first Saturday typically is spent among a sea of tents and a crowd of people while teams cook and serve more than 20,000 gallons of chili. As with many widely attended events, this year’s Chili Cook-off has been rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns. Instead, the Exceptional … [Read more...]

The newest McWane Science Center exhibit, Brickology, an interactive exhibit using construction block play, is built to spark creativity and ingenuity. The 5,500-square-foot exhibit opened Jan. 23 and was designed and created in-house by McWane’s exhibits department.  Brickology will highlight science, engineering and math concepts that can be taught through building … [Read more...]

Every February, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s auxiliary board hosts its annual Jazz Cat Ball in conjunction with Mardi Gras. The 2021 event will go virtual Feb. 4 in an effort to adhere to CDC guidelines. According to GBHS officials, the gala is mission-critical to the work the shelter conducts, supporting efforts to save the lives of homeless, abused and neglected … [Read more...]