By Emily WilliamsJournal InternSome local bankers who got together to learn a few songs for their company's annual sales party are still rocking out a quarter of a century later.Total Assets will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special concert July 25 at Iron City in Birmingham.Bill Pitts, Darryl Bell, David Salter, John Byrd, Matt Alexander, Michael … [Read more...]
Bang-up Events: OTM Area Has Variety of Independence Day Celebrations
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department and the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce will kick off Independence Day celebrations in the Over the Mountain and surrounding areas, which this year will include fireworks shows, historical reenactments, wine tastings, free concerts and more.The 33rd annual "I Love America" Summer … [Read more...]
Red, White and ’Cue: OLS Cooks up Plans for Annual July 4 Festival
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorVolunteers at a Homewood church are busy putting their plans together for the Birmingham metro area's oldest Independence Day festival.The 65th annual Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Independence Day Festival will kick off at 10 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. July 4.Since 1949, OLS has provided church parishioners and the … [Read more...]
S’mores and Pours for Camp Fire Alabama
BirminghamS'mores and PoursJune 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m.Avondale Brewing CompanyS'mores and Pours, a fundraiser benefiting Camp Fire Alabama, will be from 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 26 at Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St. South, Birmingham. The event will feature samples of brews from Avondale Brewing Company, a unique spin on s'mores, a silent auction and live music. … [Read more...]
Camp SAM’s Ride of Love in Tuscaloosa
TuscaloosaCamp SAM's Ride of LoveMay 17, 5:30 a.m.Tuscaloosa IHOPCamp Smile-A-Mile will hold its annual Ride of Love May 17. Beginning at 5:30 a.m., cyclists will pedal 150 miles from Tuscaloosa to the campsite at Lake Martin in Alexander City where they will be greeted by children and their families at On-Therapy Family Camp. There is also a 75-mile ride … [Read more...]