By Kennedy McJunkin The Alabama Accordion Association is presenting a concert by Grayson Masefield, a seven-time world champion accordion player. The free concert will have two showtimes: Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Both shows will be at Brookwood Baptist Church in Mountain Brook. Masefield was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and travels the world as a musician … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams The Alys Stephens Center will present a different side of Oscar- and Emmy-nominee Jeff Goldblum at the 2019 Viva Health Starlight Gala on June 2. Goldblum will take the stage at the Jemison Concert Hall as a pianist, accompanied by the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, for the center’s annual gala fundraiser. Chair for this year’s gala, Mark Tarr, president and … [Read more...]

The city of Mountain Brook and the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce kicked off a new challenge for local residents and visitors, #XploreMB, on April 4 at Otey’s Tavern. Inspired by the success of the city’s 2018 Restaurant Trail, Mayor Stewart Welch was inspired to create #XploreMB contest to support Mountain Brook businesses. To participate, take photos at any Mountain … [Read more...]

By Ingrid Howard St. Elias Maronite Church will host its 21st annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival on April 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature thousands of plates of food served and delivered, hourly church tours, traditional dance performances by the youth of the parish, live music and a silent auction. On April 27, there will also be a 5K run at 8 … [Read more...]

By Kennedy McJunkin The cities of Mountain Brook and Homewood are joining to present the second annual Shades Creek Festival April 27 at Jemison Park. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and celebrates spring along the banks of Shades Creek. The festival will feature live music, free fly-fishing lessons, animal exhibits, scavenger hunts, cookie decorating, … [Read more...]