The historic Virginia Samford Theatre will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino Aug. 20 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.Guests will be greeted by “Elvis” and can enjoy a variety of gaming tables on the Mainstage and in the Martha Moore Sykes Studio.Entertainment throughout the evening will star Patty McDonald singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” the Birmingham Sugar … [Read more...]

A Taste of Birmingham, a tasting event featuring area restaurants, will be Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Club.The event benefits the Birmingham Boys Choir and Children’s Hospital of Alabama.Individual tickets are $100; sponsorships range from $500-$10,000. For more information or to buy tickets, call 803-3449 or … [Read more...]

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark will host the seventh annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces.A world-class barbecue competition will be the highlight of the event. The contest includes more than 50 local all-amateur teams. Entrants compete in two divisions: Backyard Grillers, graded by volunteer and KCBS judges, and … [Read more...]

Boiling ’N' Bragging, a football kickoff event that’s a benefit for Children's of Alabama, is set for Aug. 13 at Otey’s Tavern.The third annual party is hosted by Rotary District 6860 and the Rotaract Club of Shelby County.Football enthusiasts are invited to an all-you-can-eat seafood boil and cookout. The event includes live music by Sean "Rockstar" Heniger and The … [Read more...]

The Birmingham Zoo will host its largest fundraising event, ZooGala 2011, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.Chairmen of this year’s event, sponsored by IberiaBank, are Lee O. Perry, Misti S. Weaver and Amy M. Jackson.ZooGala features zoo residents, including elephants, a red fox, serval, great horned owl and other animals. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and animal … [Read more...]