HomewoodA Christmas Memory: A New Musical AdaptationDec. 13-23Virginia Samford TheaterBased on Truman Capote's childhood memoir, this new adaptation of "A Christmas Memory" is the story of a young boy's loving friendship with an eccentric aunt in a small Southern town in the 1930s, where misfits Buddy and Sook launch kites, haunt speakeasies and mail fruitcakes … [Read more...]

BirminghamChristmas Movie MarathonDec. 13-22, 7 p.m.The Alabama TheatreCatch a different Christmas classic every night from Dec. 10-22 at the Alabama Theatre. The theatre will show “Home Alone,” “Christmas Vacation,” “It's A Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas,” “Miracle on 34th Street” and “A Christmas Story.” Tickets for each show are $8 at the door. For more … [Read more...]

BirminghamChristmas in DixieDec. 13, 6-9 p.m.Good People BreweryMitchell's Place Junior Council’s Christmas in Dixie will include an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest. It costs $25 per person to enter the contest, which includes entry fee, beer, food and music. Prizes will be awarded for the ugliest men's sweater and the ugliest women's sweater. The event will also … [Read more...]

BirminghamVolunteer Appreciation LuncheonDec. 13, 11:30 a.m.Birmingham Botanical GardensThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens' annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be Dec. 13 in Strange Auditorium. The potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. will be followed by an awards presentation and entertainment. For more information, contact Taylor Steele, volunteer coordinator, … [Read more...]

Vestavia HillsToys for Tots DriveDec. 13-20Vestavia Hills Fire StationsThe Vestavia Hills Fire Department is collecting toy donations for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, which provides holiday gifts to children in need. The deadline to donate new, unwrapped toys is Dec. 20. Fire Station 1 is at 509 Montgomery Highway, Fire Station 2 is at 2925 Columbiana … [Read more...]