Joy League ended its season for the first time this year with a championship tournament, which replaced the traditional all-star games. The change capped a year of changes for the baseball league. It moved from its longtime home at Edgewood Elementary School and began playing at Homewood Middle School. It also got new members on its board of directors and a new commissioner, … [Read more...]
The Enchanted Garden: Ballet Guild of Birmingham Hosts 59th Annual Ball of Roses
Guests were immersed in an enchanting rose garden as they entered The Country Club of Birmingham on June 1 for the 59th annual Ball of Roses, benefiting the Alabama Ballet. The room was filled with shades of coral and bright pink florals accented with live trees and greenery. The evening began with the debut of this year’s 58 presentees in a seated dinner for members and … [Read more...]
Play That Funky Music: Annual SliceFest Lineup Features a Variety of Musical Acts to Support Suki Foundation
The Lakeview District became a festival site June 1 as Slice Pizza and Brewhouse hosted its annual Slicefest event. From ‘70s and ‘80s tribute music, hip-hop covers and pop originals to progressive rock jams, New Orleans' brass sounds and country-pop rhythms, this year's lineup was inspired by the first years of SliceFest. Musical acts included Yacht Rock Revue, Magic City … [Read more...]
Annual Dog-Friendly Do Dah Day Takes Over Highland-area Parks
Downtown Birmingham went to the dogs on May 18 as the annual Do Dah Day celebrations took over Rhodes and Rushton Parks. The event is held annually to raise funds to support animals in the Birmingham, and Jefferson County Alabama areas. Festivities began with a parade of costumed dogs along Highland Avenue, ending at Rhodes Park where a lineup of bands provided live music. … [Read more...]
HOTWORX Vestavia Hills celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting, refreshments and giveaways
HOTWORX Vestavia Hills celebrated their grand opening event on April 5 at their Vestavia Hills location. Tori Masters, one of the virtual instructors at HOTWORX locations around the country, traveled to Vestavia from California to attend the event. Also in attendance were Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry and members of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments … [Read more...]
