QuiltFest 2015 is a biennial quilt show hosted by the Birmingham Quilters Guild with over 300 member quilts displayed. There will be a silent auction of about 50 small wall quilts made by guild members. All silent auction proceeds will be donated to the Lakeshore Foundation Lima Foxtrot project that provides programs for injured military personnel. Admission is $7 for entry … [Read more...]
PrideFest 2015
This all-day outdoor music/food festival hosted by Central Alabama Pride Inc. will begin at 10 a.m. at Sloss Furance. Headlining this year will be Deborah Cox, Grammy-nominated recording artist. This event is free and parking will be available on site. For more information, call 834-0130. … [Read more...]
Texas Hold’em
The Knesseth Israel Congregation will hold a poker tournament, casino night and Scotch tasting at 6 p.m. at the Friedman Foundation. Reservations must be made before May 15 to secure a seat at a gaming table. Admission is $54 until May 15. For more information, call 969-5913. … [Read more...]
20th Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival Set
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will hold its twentieth annual Juneteenth Culture Festival at Kelly Ingram Park in the historic Civil Rights District. BCRI is also commemorating the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, which celebrates the ending of slavery, with this free, family-oriented event that features music, food vendors, contests, free admission to BCRI galleries … [Read more...]
Hydrangeas Under the Stars
Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Carolyn Ivey will host the gardens' premiere fundraiser and gala. A reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $200. Table options are available. For more information and tickets, visit aldridgegardens.com. … [Read more...]