HomewoodRadio HeroAug. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Homewood Public LibraryBob Friedman will present Radio Hero: The Story of Paul "Tall Paul" White at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Homewood Public Library. Friedman's presentation will include an imaginative mix of sound, visuals and commentary to tell how DJs and radio stations contributed to the Civil Rights movement in … [Read more...]
Japanese Film Festival in Birmingham
BirminghamJapanese Film FestivalAug. 7-10Birmingham Museum of ArtThe Birmingham Museum of Art will host a Japanese film festival Aug. 7-10 as part of its Lethal Beauty exhibit. Professors Matt Levey, Dave Resha and Bob Shelton of Birmingham-Southern College and Cathleen Cummings, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will introduce each film … [Read more...]
A Night of Big Stars in Birmingham
BirminghamA Night of Big StarsAug. 2, 6-9 p.m.Alys Stephens CenterBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham will host the third annual A Night of Big Stars from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. The fundraiser is presented by Founders Investment Banking to help continue to provide mentors to children in the greater Birmingham … [Read more...]
Shake and Bake Run in Shelby County
Shelby CountyShake and Bake RunAug. 2, 8 a.m.Town of Mt LaurelThe 11th annual Shake and Bake 5K benefiting the NorthStar Soccer Club will be Aug. 2 in Mt Laurel, located on Highway 41 off U.S. 280. Registration is $25 through Aug. 1 and $30 on race day. Registration and check-in are from 6:30-7:45 a.m. The race starts at 8 a.m. Awards and prizes will be given … [Read more...]
Top 50 Over 50 Awards in Birmingham
BirminghamTop 50 Over 50 Awards July 31, 6-9 p.m.Cahaba Grand Conference CenterPositive Maturity will recognize 50 central Alabama individuals over the age of 50 who have made achievements in business, civic engagement, encore careers and advocacy at the Top 50 Over 50 Awards event July 31. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails at the Cahaba Grand … [Read more...]