HomewoodHandel's "Messiah"Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.Trinity UMCThe combined adult choirs of Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood and First United Methodist Church in Prattville and the Trinity Orchestra are teaming up to present the Christmas section of Handel's "Messiah" on Dec. 1. The performances will be held at 2:30 p.m. at First UMC in Prattville and at 6:30 … [Read more...]
Model Train Exhibit
BirminghamModel Train ExhibitThrough Jan. 26McWane Science CenterThe holidays are picking up steam at the McWane Science Center in Birmingham with the return of the Magic Model Trains exhibit. Those visiting will discover trains of every shape and size in this popular exhibit, which will be on display Nov. 28-Jan. 26. The exhibit is included in the cost of … [Read more...]
Natural Attraction: Moss Rock Festival Slated for Nov. 2-3
Those attending this year's Moss Rock Festival in Hoover will have a chance to taste local craft beers while they enjoy nature and art and learn about eco-friendly innovations.The eighth annual festival will be Nov. 2-3 at The Preserve in Hoover. The event will feature the 2013 Beer Garden, where beer aficionados will have a chance to taste more than 20 local craft … [Read more...]
Vestavia Plans Kickoffs for Holiday in the Hills Festival
The city of Vestavia Hills and the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce will help usher in the holiday season by presenting the third annual Holiday in the Hills Festival starting next month.Several events will take place in November and December celebrating the holiday season as a community and encouraging shoppers to support local businesses, Chamber officials … [Read more...]
Teacher, Student Reunite for Theater Production
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Sandra Taylor returns to the stage May 30 to lead a cast that represents a veritable who's who of Birmingham-area actors, it will be a homecoming of sorts for the retired theater teacher.Taylor, who retired from Hoover High School in 2005 after teaching theater in the Birmingham area for 30 years, will join some of her former … [Read more...]