Pelham"The Nutcracker" AuditionsAug. 24, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Grebel Center for DanceAuditions for Stevan Grebel's "The Nutcracker" will be Aug. 24 at Grebel Center for Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway in Pelham. The auditions will be for male and female roles for ages 5 and older. The audition fee is $10. Alabama Youth Ballet Company members and those ages 12 and older … [Read more...]

North ShelbyChirps and ChipsAug. 24, 7-10 p.m.Historic Cahaba Pumping StationRaptor Force, the Alabama Wildlife Center's Junior Board, is hosting its second annual Chirps and Chips casino night on Aug. 24. Billed as an "evening with the Rat Pack," the event will be from 7-10 p.m. at the Historic Cahaba Pumping Station. The event will include casino-style games … [Read more...]

BirminghamFairy Tale BallAug. 24, 6-9 p.m.Sheraton Hotel DowntownThe Junior Board of Childcare Resources will present the 2013 Fairy Tale Ball from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown. The 2013 Honorary Family Chairmen are Steve and Linda Sewell. This year's event will feature a dance band, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, adult and children's beverages, a … [Read more...]

HooverBeginning SilversmithingAug. 24-Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Artists on the BluffThose attending the beginning silversmithing class at Cecily Chaney's studio at Artists on the Bluff will learn the basics of silversmithing. The classes are Aug. 24- Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and will include instruction on soldering bezel cups, making rings, designing … [Read more...]

BirminghamACS Hope GalaAug. 24, 6:30 p.m.Private ClubThe American Cancer Society will host the 33rd annual Hope Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 at a private club in Birmingham. This year's event will honor the late Major and Mrs. Charles D. Beard Jr. and family. The black-tie event begins with a reception that includes a silent auction followed by an elegant dinner … [Read more...]