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Rosy View at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Most of us think of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens as a backdrop for the kids’ photos, but that’s a shame. The Gardens merit frequent visits for their own sake, as they are always changing with the seasons and, let’s face it, who can appreciate the [...]
New Outdoor Event Begins May 12th – Birmingham International Street Fair
A new spring festival begins this year on May 12th in downtown Birmingham. Sponsored by the Birmingham Multicultural Association, an all-volunteer group, the Birmingham International Street Fair will be a lively celebration of the many cultures represented in our community. ”Our City Our World” [...]
Free Friday Flicks – Homewood Park 2012 Schedule
Free Friday Flicks at Homewood Park begin June 1, 2012. Each Friday of the summer at 8:15pm, your family can enjoy an outdoor movie courtesy of City of Homewood and sponsors like Backyard Movie Parties. Go early to get settled in to a good spot [...]
Alabama Theatre Summer Movie Schedule 2012
Alabama Theatre announced its 2012 schedule and, as always, it’s full of classic films befitting this grand old theatre.
Movies will be shown at 2pm on Sundays throughout the summer. Tickets are $8/person.
Schedule of movies:
June 17, 2012 Gone with the Wind
June 24, 2012 Singin [...]
YWCA’s Child Development Center among the Best
There hasn’t been much to crow about lately in Jefferson County in general or Birmingham city schools in particular. At the moment the state is compelled to become directly involved in the Birmingham school district. Even worse than our local issues, Alabama itself ranks DEAD [...]
Bargain Bash, Mash-Up of Socializing and Saving
There are three – no, four- categories of people who will be at the Junior League of Birmingham’s Bargain Carousel Bargain Bash:
Those who are there to snag good bargains.
Those who are there to see what fashionably cute shoes the ladies of Birmingham are wearing.
Those who [...]
Birmingham’s Farmers Markets Begin the 2012 Season
With at least two new markets on the books for 2012, the Birmingham Farmers Market scene is strong and growing (thanks to Birmingham Moms!). Birmingham residents are enjoying an absolute explosion of local farmers’ markets throughout the metro area and will have several choices [...]
BCT presents “A Night in Wonderland” on Saturday, April 14th
The group that brought us Willy Wonka, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and soon-to-be Alice in Wonderland will roll out the red carpet for your family this Saturday. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening at the 4th Annual Birmingham Children’s Theatre Gala. Your kids can wear those [...]
Whole Foods Donates 5% of April 5 Net Sales to Jeff Co Library System
Move this week’s grocery shopping day to Thursday, April 5th. Whole Foods Market on Hwy 280 in Mountain Brook will be donating 5% of net sales that day to the Jefferson County Library Cooperative.
There are two things to like here:
One, Whole Foods allows its stores [...]
Rickwood Classic Set for May 30th with Baseball MVP Dale Murphy
The 17th Annual Rickwood Classic is set for 12:30pm, Wednesday, May 30th at the Historic Rickwood Field. Celebrated nationally as a must-attend baseball game, this year’s event will celebrate “War Time Baseball”. The matchup between the Birmingham Barons and the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A affiliate of the [...]