Fashion and faith came together at a recent event at Briarwood Presbyterian Church.The Fashion Meets Faith event was held at the church April 11.The event featured Christian speaker and fabulously fun fashionista Shari Braendel.Braendel took the 400 women and girls attending the event through a list of fashion tips, explaining why it is important for them to … [Read more...]
Ladies’ Night
A recent Literacy Council event gave those attending a fabulous ladies' night out for a good cause.The third annual Girlfriend Gala was held April 3 at Old Car Heaven.The event featured over-the-top table decorations, costumes and plenty of people kicking up their heels.Corporations and individuals worked together to decorate tables that brought to life this year’s … [Read more...]
Italian Accent: Opera Birmingham Supporters Gather at The Gardens
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens came alive with the tastes and sounds of Italy for Opera Birmingham’s largest fundraiser of the season, Viva Italia! presented by Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market and United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama on March 2.The gala event was coordinated by longtime Opera Birmingham volunteers Amy Johnstone, chairman, and Kathy Emison, … [Read more...]
Highlighting Homewood: Event Spotlights Schools, Community, Teachers
Former and current students, teachers and friends of Homewood City Schools gathered at SoHo Square to celebrate the school system and community and recognize teachers who are making a difference in students' lives.The Homewood City Schools Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary at the first Homewood Grown event on the Terrace at SoHo Square April 3.The 475 … [Read more...]
Sweet Treat: Wild About Chocolate Held at Harbert Center
The Alabama Wildlife Center held its 10th annual Wild About Chocolate fundraiser on Feb. 15 at the Harbert Center in Birmingham.Anna Morris, AWC board member, and Keith Feinman, AWC board chairman, co-chaired the event.Guests enjoyed savory appetizers, scrumptious chocolate desserts and complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee donated by local restaurants, … [Read more...]