By Emily Williams According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. Patients with heart disease and other related health issues also are among those at highest risk of death should they contract COVID-19. With those facts in mind, the AHA will present its 2020 Birmingham Heart Walk virtually on June 13 with the goal of not only … [Read more...]
BCT Introduces Virtual Cardboard Puppet Theatre Series
According to the Birmingham Children’s Theatre, when it comes to a formulating a theatrical performance there are four of the main ingredients required: a performer, an audience, a story and a space. Due to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, BCT performers are unable to stand on their stage in front of an audience. In order to continue its mission … [Read more...]
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Cancels Summer Concerts in Railroad Park
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has extended its event cancellations through June 7, which means the Symphony in the Summer concerts planned for Railroad Park June 5-7 will not go on.“It has been a joy over the last decade to gather with friends, family and loved ones to celebrate the start of the summer. Though we cannot gather with you at this time, we hope to perform for … [Read more...]
Science Still Rules: McWane’s Cabin Fever Series Seeks to Inspire Scientific Minds While Stuck at Home
By Emily Williams The doors of McWane Science Center have been closed to visitors for more than six weeks. There have been no spring break visitors, field trips or families gathering to explore science through educational fun. Last week, McWane celebrated its annual Volunteer Appreciation Week – not within the museum’s walls, but online. Similarly, Earth Day was celebrated … [Read more...]
KultureCity to Host Virtual Run in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, the Vestavia Hills-based non-profit KultureCity will host the Stay At Home Race for Autism on Sunday, April 26. The virtual will begin at 10 a.m., with registered participants joining virtually through the video conferencing platform Zoom. According to KultureCity officials, the organization will be attempting to break a world … [Read more...]