| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Book Signing: Puzzled by Pink by Frances HardyPresented by Little Professor Bookcenter at Little Professor Book Center May 18, 2012 Not every girl loves pink.
Izzie hates pink as much as her sister, Rose, loves it. So when Rose plans an all-pink birthday party with the guests dressed in fairy costumes, Izzie decides to give her own alternative party in the attic, where the guests will be monsters, spiders, ghosts, and the pet cat. But some powerful magic triggers the appearance of yet another guest - an unexpected one. This will be a party nobody forgets
Phone orders welcome! | Little Professor Bookcenter | 05/18/12 | Homewood |
Slow Art ExperiencesPresented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art May 19, 2012 Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired – not tired!In addition to our weekly program, the Museum celebrates Slow Art Day each year along with museums around the world. For more information about Slow Art Day, visit www.slowartday.com. | Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
| Bart's Books:Emily: A Mother-daughter Tale of Emily Dickinson | Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
The Literacy Council - Tutor TrainingPresented by The Literacy Council at Literacy Council May 19, 2012 The Literacy Council is training adult literacy tutors and we need you. With more than 92,000 adults in Central Alabama who are illiterate, the need is greater than ever. Trainings focus on the adult learner and incorporate strategies for successful adult basic literacy or ESOL tutoring. | The Literacy Council | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
| Jim Douglass Signing | Little Professor Bookcenter | 05/19/12 | Homewood |
Learn to MeditatePresented by Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center at Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center May 19, 2012 In this introductory class, you will receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. An authorized meditation instructor will give detailed instruction and guided meditation so that you have all the tools necessary for a daily practice. We will practice together and have time for questions and discussion. Ideal for beginners or students wanting to refresh their meditation technique.
| Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Friends of Wales Society MeetingPresented by Friends of Wales Society at Little Professor Book Center May 19, 2012 The monthly meeting of the Friends of Wales Society will be held May 19th and two o'clock on the second floor of The Little Professor Bookstore in Homewood. The topic of discussion will be a potpourri of Welsh related themes. Anyone with Welsh heritage or an interest in Wales is welcome to attend. | Friends of Wales Society | 05/19/12 | Homewood |
Sun YogaPresented by Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center at Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center May 19, 2012 BSMC offers yoga classes. Class ends with a guided relaxation and 10 minutes of quiet meditation. Class fee is donation-based. 100% of donations is given to the building fund for the Birmingham Shambhala meditation community. Bring a yoga mat, your body, your breath, your mind, a light sense of curiosity and playfulness. Check the website for any schedule interruptions since we share the meditation hall with other community practices. Or you may email Jonie Adams at... | Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Birdwatching in the GladesPresented by Fieldstown Road Shopping Center May 19, 2012 Birding and botanizing go hand-in-hand, particularly in the springtime in Alabama. So, it is at The Nature Conservancy's Prairie Grove Glades, Lawrence County. Prairie Grove is the largest intact cedar glade complex known in Alabama. Its 191 acres contain rare and endangered plants and wildflowers (listed below) as well as providing habitat for both returning spring migrants and our resident woodland birds. The drive into the glades passes through forested areas and pastureland. The ponds at... | Fieldstown Road Shopping Center | 05/19/12 | Gardendale |
Making Art & Selling It with Tom FindlayPresented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center May 19, 2012 In this seminar Tom will discuss the realistic side of what it takes to be financially successful as an artist in today’s economy. He will address topics such as production, art shows, galleries, reps, licensing, reproductions, social media, websites, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the business of being a professional artist. | Forstall Art Center | 05/19/12 | Homewood |
Saturday Morning Art Bunch Program- Swing DancingPresented by Fultondale Arts Council May 19, 2012 As part of our free arts programming we are offering free Swing Dancing at the Friendship Hall in Fultondale. Please wear casual attire and shoes appropriate for dancing. | Fultondale Arts Council | 05/19/12 | Fultondale |
| Word Processing with Open Office Part I | Birmingham Public Library | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Dance for Every Body with Urban Bush WomenPresented by Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham at Children's Dance Foundation May 19, 2012 This workshop is the culmination of a series of introductory forums aimed to explore and create dialogue around themes of deconstructing racism and community building for cultural sectors and community partners, made possible by a partnership between The Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham, The Birmingham Civi Rights Institute, the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond and Urban Bush Women (UBW).
The workshop will invite community members to explore both the current hallmarks... | Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Introductory Sessions with Urban Bush Women and The People's Institute for Survival and BeyondPresented by Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute May 18-May 19, 2012 Please make plans to attend one of our introductory sessions as
the Cultural Alliance kicks off our Kresge Foundation project.
Workshops will be held at various times on May 18 and 19 and we
will be hosting a special workshop entitled Dance for Every Body
led by Urban Bush Women on Saturday at 5:00.
The activities are free and your input during these sessions will
help shape the direction of our project.
Schedule for Introductory... | Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham | 05/18/12-
05/19/12 | Birmingham |
| Monday Morning Investment Club | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/21/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Gardendale Past and Present | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 05/21/12 | Gardendale |
| Word Processing with Open Office Part I | Birmingham Public Library | 05/21/12 | Birmingham |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 21, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/21/12 | Birmingham |
Tuesday Tours of AWS!Presented by Alabama Waldorf School at Alabama Waldorf School August 30, 2011-May 22, 2012 Take a tour of Alabama Waldorf School and get a glimpse into the joyful learning experience of the Waldorf student. Every Tuesday during the school year, 9-10am. | Alabama Waldorf School | 08/30/11-
05/22/12 | Birmingham |
The Art of Science: Paper ProjectPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Powderly Branch Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 Participants will have the opportunity to create their own special project using paper.
The Art of Science is a grant-funded after-school program conducted by Elinor and Winfield Burks at six Birmingham Public Library branches: Avondale, East Lake, Five Points West, Ensley, Powderly, and Springville Road. The program will run nine months—from September 2011 through December 2012—and will cover the science of nutrition, geometry, sound, plants, optics, recycling, and... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
Artbreak: Take an ArtVenture!Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art May 22, 2012 Become a kid again, unleash your creativity, and get ready for an adventure like none you’ve experienced before. Join Curator of Education Samantha Kelly on an interactive tour of the newly opened Bart’s ArtVenture! family galleries. Step into a Museum masterpiece, decorate a ceramic vessel, make your own abstract expressionist painting, and have tons of fun on your lunch break. | Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
MY MOUSE HAS NO TAILPresented by Adamsville Public Library at Adamsville Library May 22, 2012 EVERY TUESDAY OF THE MONTH WE WILL OFFER A REAL BEGINNER'S COMPUTER CLASS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER USED A COMPUTER OR ARE NOT YET COMFORTABLE WORKING ON ONE. CLASS # 2: MAIL DOESN'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE POST OFFICE ANYMORE. LIMITED SPACE OF 4-5 PERSONS, PER SESSION. MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SPACE OR REGISTER AT THE LIBRARY. | Adamsville Public Library | 05/22/12 | Adamsville |
Creating Memorable Images with Your Digital CameraPresented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens May 1-May 22, 2012 So you've gotten that new digital camera .....NOW WHAT????
This class is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in digital photography including:
* how to capture the image you want
* interfacing with the computer to process, organize, share and print
Designed around the concept that photography is all about "capturing the light", the class will cover three areas:
1. Know the light
2. Know your camera
3. Creative... | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 05/01/12-
05/22/12 | Birmingham |
| West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
| West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
| Word Processing with Open Office Part II | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
Author Visit with Gin Phillips Presented by Pinson Public Library at Pinson Public Library May 22, 2012 Join us on Tuesday, May 22nd, as we welcome author Gin Phillips for a discussion of her new book Come In and Cover Me. The program will start at noon. Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A session and book signing. Refreshments will also be served.
Gin Phillips is the author of the critically acclaimed novel The Well and the Mine, which is set in Carbon Hill, Alabama in the 1930s. Come In and Cover Me is her second novel.
Come In... | Pinson Public Library | 05/22/12 | Pinson |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 22, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
Brown Bag Lunch Program - American designers Charles & Ray EamesPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 23, 2012 The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames is widely regarded as America's most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products. But their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life have been less widely understood. Narrated by James Franco, this is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work.
Please... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/23/12 | Mountain Brook |
The Davis Arboretum at Auburn University (Field Trip)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens May 23, 2012 The Arboretum grows over 1,000 species of native plants, including a North American Plant Collections Consortium collection of oaks, several hundred deciduous azaleas, one of the country's largest carnivorous plant displays and representations of various Alabama native habitats. The recently installed bog garden is quite large and fascinating. | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 05/23/12 | Birmingham |
Better Than Therapy Book ClubPresented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library May 23, 2012 Please join us for our new book club's organizational meeting. All are welcome. For more info please call Leslie West at (205) 332-6621 or lwest@bham.lib.al.us. | Homewood Public Library | 05/23/12 | Homewood |
Brown Bag Lunch Program: Can I Get a Grant for That? Strategically Researching, Writing, and Administering GrantsPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 23, 2012 Strategic grant writing should begin long before you consult with any foundations, agencies or individual donors and before you actually do any writing at all. Whether you are trying to build capacity, fund a program, or restore a building, there are several steps you should take to make certain your project gets funding and delivers the results you are looking for. Join Kelsey Bates, Assistant Archivist at BPL and former Director of Development at the Chinati Foundation, to find out how to... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/23/12 | Birmingham |
Zentangle - The Series Classes at Artists on the Bluff April 19-May 24, 2012 Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is fun, relaxing, and anyone can use it to create beautiful pieces of art! It is enjoyed by a wide range of ages and skill levels across the world. In this six-week series, you'll learn the basics, and through a series of mini workshops you'll experiment with color, white on black, Mandalas, and tangling on differnt types of materials. If you've taken a basic Zentangle class, you can sign up... | | 04/19/12-
05/24/12 | Hoover |
| Smithfield Library Presents Sign Language Class | Birmingham Public Library | 05/24/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/24/12 | Birmingham |
| Van Allen Plexico Signing | Little Professor Bookcenter | 05/24/12 | Homewood |
| Heardmont Squares Dance | Heardmont Squares | 05/27/11-
05/25/12 | Hoover |
| After School Wii games | Birmingham Public Library | 08/19/11-
05/25/12 | Birmingham |
Changing Lives One Mind At A Time Community Chess Class - Saturdays (adults and children welcome)Presented by Magic City Chess U at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch August 20, 2011-May 26, 2012 Free two hour Saturday chess class taught by Charles A. Smith of Magic City Chess U. Smith is the coach of the W. J. Christian state champion chess team, the Indian Springs Chess team, and has produced 11 individual state chess championships, as well as regional and national achievements. | Magic City Chess U | 08/20/11-
05/26/12 | Birmingham |
That Was Made from a Rock?!?!?!Presented by Oak Mountain State Park at Oak Mountain State Park May 26, 2012 You won't believe some of the things that are made from rocks. Alabama has some of the oldest and coolest rocks around. Come join us to learn about them, where they can be found, and what can be found on them. Meet at 10:00 am at the Campground Pavilion (B-side). The program is approximately 45 minutes.
Free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park.
| Oak Mountain State Park | 05/26/12 | Pelham |
Eddie Aldridge's Hydrangea Propagation WorkshopPresented by Aldridge Botanical Gardens at Aldridge Botanical Gardens May 26, 2012 Instructor: Eddie Aldridge
Class size limited. Pre-registration strongly suggested.
One last time learn from the expert at this popular workshop. Eddie will teach the basic principles and techniques of propagating hydrangeas from seed and cuttings. He will have different species of hydrangeas on display, but will focus mainly on our natives. Pot up your own native hydrangea cutting to take home. | Aldridge Botanical Gardens | 05/26/12 | Hoover |
Introduction to Botany (core)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens May 26, 2012 This introduction to the study of plant biology will consist of lecture, laboratory, and field work in The Gardens. Topics to be covered will include: plant evolution, taxonomy, plant structure and life cycles, photosynthesis, reproduction, and ecology. Live plants will be dissected and plant fossils will be examined to put plant evolution into perspective. | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 05/26/12 | Birmingham |
Free Demo! Logan Mat Cutters with Mike Grecian!Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center May 26, 2012 Learn to use Logan products like a pro and take control of your framing costs! Learn how to cut single, double and spacer mats. Mike will walk you through the mysteries of mat cutting, taking out the guess work that leads to ruined mats and wasted money. Mike will show board mounted mat cutter models, including the new & improved 350 & 450 series at 40% off retail! | Forstall Art Center | 05/26/12 | Homewood |
Free Demo! Holbein Paints with Mike Grecian!Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center May 26, 2012 Here is your chance to explore and play with Holbein & Faber-Castell color products. This overview includes Duo Oil which performs like regular oil paint, but cleans up with soap and water - no harsh solvents needed! Duo Oils can be mixed with watercolor, gouache, acrylics or any water based paint. Mike will show you how to use Hobein paints with Faber-Castell drawing materials to create astonishing mixed media works. | Forstall Art Center | 05/26/12 | Homewood |
Bats of AlabamaPresented by Oak Mountain State Park at Oak Mountain State Park May 27, 2012 Are bats scary? Do bats hurt people? Come learn the truth about some very unique mammals. Bats are interesting, important creatures and they are often misunderstood. Did you know the Little Brown Bat, one of the most common North American bat species, can catch and eat as many as 1,200 mosquitoes in one hour? Meet at 7p.m. at the Campground Pavilion (B-side). Free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park. | Oak Mountain State Park | 05/27/12 | Pelham |
Slow Art ExperiencesPresented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art May 27, 2012 Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired – not tired!In addition to our weekly program, the Museum celebrates Slow Art Day each year along with museums around the world. For more information about Slow Art Day, visit www.slowartday.com. | Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/27/12 | Birmingham |
Bart's Art CartPresented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art May 5-May 27, 2012 Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
May Activity: Design a teacup with Mom just in time for Mother’s Day! | Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/05/12-
05/27/12 | Birmingham |
Civil War ReenactmentPresented by Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park May 26-May 27, 2012 The Union and Confederacy will clash once again at the annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History program that will be presented on May 26 & 27, 2012 at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Come and experience the excitement of Civil War Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery in combat at the recreation of one of the most pivotal events in American History.
Authentic camps, medical and civilian demonstrations and military drill competitions will be held during the... | Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | McCalla |
Memorial Day Bug RacesPresented by Oak Mountain State Park at Oak Mountain State Park May 28, 2012 Come race some bugs at the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bug Race. On your mark, get set,.....GO! Come to Treetop Nature Trail (Terrace Drive) at 10a.m. to race bugs. Free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park. | Oak Mountain State Park | 05/28/12 | Pelham |
Painting Class - Relaxed, Creative, Productive Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery January 9-May 29, 2012 Studio Painting Class featuring Rae Lynn Dodson as the Instructor. Lynn offers individualized attention to students in the class. All skill levels are welcomed. Works may be completed in Oil or Acrylic Paint - you bring your own supplies and Lynn provides instruction.
Each class is a four-week session | Shelby County Arts Council | 01/09/12-
05/29/12 | Columbiana |
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