A once-faded retaining wall along one of Alabama’s busiest highways has been transformed into a vibrant public mural—and the inspiration for a new community campaign supporting vulnerable children and families.Embrace Alabama Kids has completed a large-scale mural along U.S. 280 near Overton Road in Mountain Brook and launched a 28-day digital giving campaign called “Turn … [Read more...]
Anthony Crawford with Savana Lee at Workplay Theatre March 27th
On Friday March 27th Birmingham native Anthony Crawford will perform at Workplay with his musical partner and wife Savana Lee. Crawford is a veteran songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for performing more than 300 shows with Neil Young, touring and recording with Young’s bands including the Shocking Pinks, the International Harvesters, and the Electric Band, and … [Read more...]
About Town
Thurs.-Sun., Dec. 11-21 To Kill a Mockingbird In honor of Harper Lee’s 100th birthday, Virginia Samford Theatre presents Christopher Sergel’s acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic novel. When: Various showtimes Where: Virginia Samford Theatre Sat., Dec. 13 Gifts for Good Holiday Market Protective Life is hosting its second annual Gifts … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY CALENDAR: Nov. 22 – Jan. 4
Nov. 22 – Jan. 4 Glow Wild The Zoo continues its annual animal lantern celebration on select nights through January 4, 2026. Presented by CHASE with support from Alabama Power and UAB Callahan Eye, this larger-than-life experience invites guests of all ages to explore a breathtaking winter wonderland filled with light, color, and … [Read more...]
Turkeys for Heroes
The 3rd Annual Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) Turkeys for Heroes is set for Friday, November 21st from 1-4pm. Volunteers and partners of LotUSA will cook and deliver 220 Thanksgiving turkey dinners to homeless and less fortunate veterans to ensure they enjoy a warm holiday meal. This heartfelt effort is led by Darryl Fuhrman, President and Founder of Lettermen of the … [Read more...]