Joining forces with Samford University and the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the U.S. Postmaster will unveil a pictorial cancellation stamp and cachet envelope commemorating the 50th anniversary of the film classic "To Kill A Mockingbird." Designed exclusively for the USPS by world-renowned artist Nicolosi, the stamp and envelope will be unveiled at Harwell G. Davis Library … [Read more...]
Bart’s Spooktacular Party
Come out to the museum for Bart's Spooktacular Party on Free Family Day. Bart the Art Bat invites everyone to get into the spirit of his favorite holiday, Halloween. Come dressed as your favorite objet d'art to scare away the goblins, go on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and rack up on goodies and listen to spooky stories. Kids can decorate pumpkins, create trick-or-treat bags … [Read more...]
Emmylou Harris and the Red Dirt Boys
Birmingham native Emmylou Harris returns to the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center for the first time in more than five years. A 12-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Tickets are $74.50, $65.50 and $54.50. For more information, call 975-2787 or visit www.AlysStephens.org. … [Read more...]
Harvest of Hope
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama's Women's and Men's committees will host the Harvest of Hope fundraiser in celebration of the school's 20th year. Cornerstone School, a nonprofit Christian school in Woodlawn, is an elementary and middle school dedicated to serving Birmingham’s inner city kids. The event includes live music from Birmingham’s John Williams Trio, a silent auction … [Read more...]
Third Thursday Wine Down
The Third Thursday Wine Down event in October is sponsored by the Homewood Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee. Participating merchants will be open until 7 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at 871-5631 or visit www.homewoodchamber.org. … [Read more...]