By Emily Williams When life hands Magic Moments a pandemic, it makes lemonade. As the only wish-granting organization dedicated solely to children in Alabama, the need for magic moments has not lessened in the times of COVID-19. “We have not missed a beat,” she said. “We have gotten very creative.” The latest creation is a new annual fall fundraiser “You’ve Been … [Read more...]

For the first time in its 14-year history, the UAB School of Nursing’s annual No-Show Ball is asking people to show up – but only on their computer screens.  The annual fundraising event is put on by the school’s junior board of visitors, and all proceeds benefit the board’s endowed nursing scholarship. Previous events also have supported the expansion of the nursing … [Read more...]

By Donna Cornelius Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Birmingham chapter, an organization of more than 70 female leaders in food, beverage and hospitality arts, has scheduled its 2020 fundraiser for Oct. 18. LDEI Birmingham usually hosts a big, in-person party called Southern Soirée, but this year’s fundraiser will look and feel different because of coronavirus … [Read more...]

The Birmingham Museum of Art announced this morning plans to reopen its doors to the public on Oct. 6 with visitor attendance limited to 50% capacity. According to a release, the museum has been carefully monitoring the rate of COVID-19 in Jefferson County and has been engaged in ongoing discussions with public health experts, the City of Birmingham, and its Board of … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams It has been nearly six months since the white-walled entrance of the Birmingham Museum of Art greeted visitors. With the date of the reopening set for Oct. 6, BMA senior curator Emily Hanna, who is curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas, and Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art Hallie Ringle are working on a new exhibit to greet future … [Read more...]