By Emily WilliamsJournal internA fundraiser this month will to only raise money for cancer research, it will also honor the life of a local artist.On Aug. 23, the American Cancer Society of Birmingham will host its largest fundraising event, the 34th annual Hope Gala, which also recognizes a Birmingham metro resident or family affected by cancer.In addition … [Read more...]
Kyle Sawyer’s Film to Debut at Sidewalk Film Festival
By Emily WilliamsJournal InternA Mountain Brook native will join the ranks of budding filmmakers and critically-acclaimed directors showing their work at this year's Sidewalk Film Festival.The premiere of Kyle Sawyer's short animation film, "Sidewalk Laugh Flicks," will premiere at the 16th annual festival in downtown Birmingham this weekend.The Sidewalk … [Read more...]
Going Whole Hog: Homewood Library Plans Block Party, Pig Roast
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe Homewood Library Foundation is going for the whole hog in its efforts to make sure the programs at the library continue to serve Homewood residents.The foundation is hosting a block party and pig roast fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 16 in the parking lot of the Homewood Public Library on Oxmoor Road."One of our board members … [Read more...]
Band of Bankers
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...]