North Shelby Audubon Teaches Nature ProgramFeb. 9, 1:30 p.m.Alabama Wildlife CenterThe Alabama Wildlife Center and the Birmingham Audubon Society will present an Audubon Teaches Nature program about the creatures found in vernal pools on Feb. 9. The event will be held at the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park. Refreshments will be offered in the … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Festival at BMA
BirminghamChinese New Year FestivalFeb. 9, 10 a.m.Birmingham Museum of ArtCelebrate Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake at the Birmingham Museum of Art at 10 a.m. on Feb. 9. There will be art activities, a kid-friendly tour of the museum, a student artwork reception and a screening of the film "Kung Fu Panda 2." The event is free and open to all ages. For … [Read more...]
Special Equestrians Volunteer Training
North ShelbyVolunteer Training SessionsFeb. 8, 9, 12, 13Indian Springs SchoolSpecial Equestrians, a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with physical, mental, developmental and emotional disabilities, will hold training sessions for new volunteers on Feb. 8, 9, 12 and 13. The program is looking for volunteers to work with the more than 100 children … [Read more...]
Johnny Mathis in Concert with the ASO
BirminghamJohnny Mathis in Concert with the ASOFeb. 8, 8 p.m.Alabama TheatreAmerican pop icon Johnny Mathis joins the Alabama Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 8 for a Valentine-themed trip through his decades of romantic ballads and soft pop hits. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.alabamasymphony.org or call 975-2787. … [Read more...]
Murder in the Magic City Mystery Conference
HomewoodMurder in the Magic CityFeb. 8, 9 a.m.Homewood Public LibraryMurder in the Magic City, a mystery conference, is set for 9 a.m. on Feb. 8 at the Homewood Public Library. The conference, presented by Sisters in Crime, is for fans of all subgenres of mystery novels. The conference includes panel discussions and presentations by Robert Dugoni and Julia … [Read more...]