BirminghamPew Decorating CompetitionSept. 4, 4-6:30 p.m.Vulcan Park and MuseumThe second annual Pew Decorating Competition will be at Vulcan Park and Museum from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 4. The event will feature florists, designers and other creative artists in a competition to decorate pews with proceeds benefiting Vulcan Park and Museum. Purely Elegant Weddings has … [Read more...]

North ShelbyNature CraftsSept. 2, 10 a.m.Oak Mountain State ParkHead out to Oak Mountain State Park to make some craft items using materials from nature at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. The event is free after park admission, which ranges from $1-$3. The group will meet in the Campground Pavilion. Oak Mountain State Park is at 200 Terrace Drive in Pelham. For more … [Read more...]

North ShelbyBirds of AlabamaAug. 31, 10 a.m.Oak Mountain State ParkLearn about the birds of Alabama at Oak Mountain State Park on Aug. 31. Those attending the 10 a.m. event will learn about the 400-450 species of birds that live in or visit the state each year. The group will meet at the Treetop Nature Trail. The event is free after park admission, which ranges … [Read more...]

BirminghamWatercolor Society Members' Showcase Exhibit  Sept. 29, 2:30 -4:30 p.m.Birmingham Public LibraryThe Watercolor Society of Alabama will hold the opening reception of its annual Showcase Exhibit on Sept. 29 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Birmingham Public Library.The exhibit will be open to the public until Oct. 25. Admission is free. … [Read more...]

BirminghamAlabama Ballet at HomeSept. 27-29Alabama Ballet SchoolA lively performance will kick off the 2013-14 season of the Alabama Ballet at Home program on Sept. 27-29.  The show will include performances of George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante, Roger Van Fleteme's UnRaveled and a pas de deux from the Kingdom of the Shades scene of "La Bayadere," which will … [Read more...]