A Feb. 23 event in Homewood to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research attracted a record number of participants and surpassed organizers’ fundraising goals.More than 900 walkers and runners participated in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's 5K and walk at Homewood Central Park.So far, the event has raised $94,000, said Lou Ellen Williams, PanCAN's … [Read more...]
Pet Photo Sessions to Help Humane Society
Irene Thames Gardner Photography and A’Mano Gifts have teamed up for the third annual 2013 Mug Shots Event March 1 and 2 at A'Mano Gifts in Mountain Brook.The event will be from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day at the store, located at 2702 Culver Road in Mountain Brook Village Shopping Center.For $35, pet owners can receive a photo session, a 5x7 portrait of their … [Read more...]
Rhythm and Muse
The Guild of the Birmingham Music Club hosted a fun-filled cocktail-supper party Jan. 26 at Vestavia County Club.Billed as “Rhythm & Muse–A Celebration of the Arts,” this year’s fundraiser featured hors d’oeuvre stations around the club’s ballroom instead of a formal, seated dinner.Guests sampled the food and bid on auction items to benefit the guild’s music … [Read more...]
Beaux Arts Krewe Hosts 46th Annual Ball
With photos by Mike WaldThe circus came to town for Mardi Gras weekend Feb. 8 as the Beaux Arts Krewe hosted the 46th annual Beaux Arts Ball at Boutwell Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham. The event supports the Birmingham Museum of Art. This year’s ball had a circus theme. Reigning over the ball were king William Edgar Welden and queen Lenora … [Read more...]
Having a Ball
Having a Ball:By Donna CorneliusEdgar Welden will reign for a night as king of the 46thannual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball. But for a year, he was king of the road. The retired Birmingham businessman is the Krewe’s choice this year to serve as king at the Feb. 8 ball at Boutwell Municipal Auditorium. His main duty at the event will be to escort the … [Read more...]