| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAYPresented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art May 18, 2012 It’s time to celebrate, explore the world and discover Your Museum!
Museums store memory and tell stories. They have numerous objects in their collections that are basic to the memory of the communities we live in. These objects are the expressions of our natural and cultural heritage. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to encourage public awareness on the role of museums in the development of society. Momentum has...
| Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/18/12 | Birmingham |
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Presented by Health Care Procurement Solutions LLC at Railroad Park May 19, 2012 Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham will be covered in tracks made by approximately 300 people participating in “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes,” an event that raises money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services (CHIPS) Center at Children’s of Alabama. The one-mile walk, sponsored by Health Care Procurement Solutions LLC.
Registration includes a T-shirt. Water and snacks will also be provided. The walk takes place at... | Health Care Procurement Solutions LLC | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Five Mile Creek Greenway Volunteer EventPresented by Five Mile Creek Greenway Partnership May 19, 2012 Come to the ninth annual Five Mile Creek Greenway Volunteer Event! Volunteers will help improve a section of the greenway through Tarrant. Work includes painting, trash pickup, flower planting and other light labor. Free T-shirts for volunteers. After you're done, walk a few blocks to the Five Mile Creek Festival in downtown Tarrant for music, food and fun. | Five Mile Creek Greenway Partnership | 05/19/12 | Tarrant |
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 |
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 |
ART in PLACE of BLIGHTPresented by Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark May 20, 2012 Join us for a family friendly event of music, food and artwork created by you!
Help Neighborhood Housing Services bring a touch of art to the many blighted, abandoned and boarded up buildings in Birmingham.
The artwork you paint at this event will adorn abandoned, vacant buildings in Birmingham, help bring free public art to our city's low-income communities, revive the hope and promise that families will once again inhabit these abandoned properties and deter... | Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. | 05/20/12 | Birmingham |
| Monday Morning Investment Club | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/21/12 | Mountain Brook |
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 |
Alabama Women In Business - May LuncheonPresented by Alabama Women in Business at The Club of Birmingham May 22, 2012 Jeanie Jackson will be discussing why economic security is so difficult for women to achieve and how women business owners can impact change.
Prospective members and interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Purchase your ticket online
JeanneJackson became President/CEO of The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham in June 2011. She has worked for more than 30 years creating and administering programs in government, non-profit agencies, and...
| Alabama Women in Business | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
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 |
| Beer on the Backporch FUNdraiser | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve | 05/24/12 | Birmingham |
Free Test ProctoringPresented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library May 4-May 25, 2012 Fridays, 05/04/2012 - 05/25/2012 - 12:30 - 4:30 pm
FREE
As part of the Hoover Public Library's mission to provide lifelong learning, FREE test proctoring services are offered to students to fulfill their educational needs and interests. The Student Will
• Complete and sign the proctoring request form by which the student agrees to ensure that all guidelines and policies from their... | Hoover Public Library | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Hoover |
8th Annual Blue Star SalutePresented by Blue Star Salute of Alabama at American Village May 28, 2012 Blue Star Salute of Alabama is a concerted effort by local, state and national military, political, veteran and caring citizen groups and organizations and sets aside a day for particularly significant appreciation and honors for America’s military… (active, reserves and national guard), of all branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and the historic US Merchant Marines.
The program will include historical reenactments; revolutionary history, patriotic... | Blue Star Salute of Alabama | 05/28/12 | Montevallo |
The Basement at BoutwellPresented by The Basement at Boutwell Municipal Auditorium May 29, 2012 The Basement is a worship event oriented on the modern communication of Hope, and Purpose. It features Christian rap, hip-hop, techno, worship, Illustrated messages by Matt Pitt, and dramas. It is action packed and always new! This Basement event will be at an arena in the heart of the Birmingham, AL area that will unite people.
| The Basement | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
Piano Lessons Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery January 9-May 31, 2012 The Shelby County Arts Council has partnered with the University of Montevallo Community School of Music to offer music lessons in our Columbiana, Alabama studio.
•Classical training provided through University of Montevallo's Community School of Music satellite program!
•Learn music theory and technique Private lessons available on Ages 8
Adult Students purchase lesson books LOCATION: Shelby County Arts Council To register, please visit our website and... | Shelby County Arts Council | 01/09/12-
05/31/12 | Columbiana |
Guitar Lessons Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery January 9-May 31, 2012 The Shelby County Arts Council has partnered with the University of Montevallo Community School of Music to offer music lessons in our Columbiana, Alabama studio.
•Classical training provided through University of Montevallo's Community School of Music satellite program!
•Learn music theory and technique Private lessons available on Ages 8 - Adult.
Students purchase lesson books LOCATION: Shelby County Arts Council To register, please visit our website and... | Shelby County Arts Council | 01/09/12-
05/31/12 | Columbiana |
Voice Lessons Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery January 9-May 31, 2012 The Shelby County Arts Council has partnered with the University of Montevallo Community School of Music to offer music lessons in our Columbiana, Alabama studio.
•Classical training provided through University of Montevallo's Community School of Music satellite program!
•Learn music theory and technique Private lessons available on Ages 8
Adult Students purchase lesson books LOCATION: Shelby County Arts Council To register, please visit our website and... | Shelby County Arts Council | 01/09/12-
05/31/12 | Columbiana |
Violin and Viola Lessons Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery January 9-May 31, 2012 The Shelby County Arts Council has partnered with the University of Montevallo Community School of Music to offer music lessons in our Columbiana, Alabama studio.
•Classical training provided through University of Montevallo's Community School of Music satellite program!
•Learn music theory and technique Private lessons available on Ages 8
Adult Students purchase lesson books LOCATION: Shelby County Arts Council To register, please visit our website and... | Shelby County Arts Council | 01/09/12-
05/31/12 | Columbiana |
Kessler Building Art ExhibitPresented by Birmingham Art Association April 9-May 31, 2012 The Birmingham Art Association has members exhibiting their art as window displays in the Kessler Building. Carlye Daugird, acrylic painter, will display work throughout the month of April, Liz Young, photography on canvas and Donna Sophronia-Sims,found object figurative sculptor will display work throughout the month of May. | Birmingham Art Association | 04/09/12-
05/31/12 | Birmingham |
S2- Dr. Scott Meyer and Scott Stephens Art Exhibit Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery May 3-May 31, 2012 We are delighted to offer two such talented artists in one Gallery Exhibit. Scott Stephens and Dr. Scott Meyer are both professors at the University of Montevallo, both highly regarded in their prospective fields and both influential to the art scene in the state of Alabama.
Opening Reception for the Exhibit is Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The exhibit will run through May 30, 2012. The Gallery, located at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, Alabama, is open... | Shelby County Arts Council | 05/03/12-
05/31/12 | Columbiana |
First Friday - 2012 Jazz Musical ExplosionPresented by Urban Impact Inc. at Kelly Ingram Park June 1, 2012 Kelly Ingram Park Committee (a committee of Urban Impact) presents "First Friday"
Join us in Kelly Ingram Park for the 2012 Spring Musical Explosion during your lunch break. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy jazz music at its best. | Urban Impact Inc. | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Preserve Jazz Prelude: Am Evening with Alex Bugnon and Eric EssixPresented by WVSU-FM 91.1 at Brock Recital Hall - Samford University June 2, 2012 Supporting the Rev. John T. Porter Minority Scholarship at Samford University, the 2012 Preserve Jazz Prelude features an intimate evening with contemporary jazz icons Alex Bugnon and Eric Essix. Your ticket includes admission to the Preserve Jazz Festival. | WVSU-FM 91.1 | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Family Fishing RodeoPresented by City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board at East Lake Park June 2, 2012 The 15th Annual City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Family Fishing Rodeo, the largest community fishing event in the state, will take place on Saturday, June 2, at East Lake Park, 84th Street and 1st Avenue North, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. In addition to tons of fish added to East Lake for the event, participants of all ages can enjoy contests, giveaways, family-friendly activities, information booths, health screenings and more. This event is free!
| City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
National Trails DayPresented by Red Mountain Park at Red Mountain Park June 2, 2012 Join us for a National Trails Day celebration at Red Mountain Park! Fun hikes will begin at 9:00 AM, with a new trail dedication at 10:00 AM. There will be free snacks and refreshments, fun give-a-ways, and free outdoor adventures that include a history hike and a fitness walk!
The Red Ore Zip Tour will also be open for bookings that day. Online reservations are required for Zip Tour: www.redmountainreservations.org. | Red Mountain Park | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Birmingham Kitchen Table Big LunchPresented by Birmingham Kitchen Table at Railroad Park June 2, 2012 At Birmingham Kitchen Table, we've shared meals, shared thoughts and discovered that we're more alike than different. We also found out that we're not alone. In the United Kingdom, there's a movement like BKT: The Big Lunch.
The Big Lunch encourages as many people as possible across the UK to have lunch with their neighbors, as a simple act of community, friendship and fun. Like us, they believe that we as a society are better equipped to tackle challenges when we face them... | Birmingham Kitchen Table | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Glorious GardensPresented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 2-June 3, 2012 Glorious Gardens returns to Birmingham, showcasing six residential homes and one public garden.
The biannual event allows ticket-holders intimate views of six private gardens from across the horticultural spectrum,
from sprawling ranch style estate to quaint self maintained gardens.
Glorious Gardens not only educates visitors about plants, arts, gardening and various aspects of landscape design, but also benefits our mission to promote public knowledge and... | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Birmingham |
2012 BLUE AND WHITE WEEKEND AFFAIRPresented by PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC June 1-June 3, 2012 Blue and White 2012 is a weekend celebration with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. The Tau Sigma Alumni Chapter welcomes one and all to an all-state and regional celebration. As we commemorate our 1st Annual Blue and White Weekend, we invite every Sigma, Zeta, Greek, and Non-Greek to fully immerse themselves and partake in all that Blue and White Weekend has to offer. This is a great weekend to rediscover everything you love about the Blue and White, expose... | PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | Birmingham |
Artbreak: Collection HighlightPresented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art June 5, 2012 The first Tuesday Artbreak of each month will focus on a different object from our collection. Join Assistant Curator of Education Kristen Greenwood for an informal talk in the exhibition Future Perfect: The Birmingham Museum of Art at Sixty! Look for more Collection Highlights every month beginning in July! | Birmingham Museum of Art | 06/05/12 | Birmingham |
| Caribbean Day at Railroad Park | Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization | 06/09/12 | Birmingham |
Friends of the Birmingham Public Library Book SalePresented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 28-June 10, 2012 With several recent donations, the Friends Bookstore is overflowing with inventory. Beginning May 29, the Friends of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) will host an “in store” summer reading book sale. What better time to show off the recent renovation of the Friends Bookstore and to connect to the successful summer reading initiatives undertaken by the library system? The sale begins the day after Memorial Day and continues through June 10. Shoppers can expect to find 25% off... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/28/12-
06/10/12 | Birmingham |
The Bookies Book Group: On Canaan's SidePresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 12, 2012 The Bookies meet in the Library's Conference Room to discuss On Canaan's Side by Sebastian Barry. Please plan to join us! New members are always welcome! Call the Library for more information at 205-445-1121.
From www.amazon.com:
From the two-time Man Booker shortlisted author of The Secret Scripture comes a magnificent new novel that is the story of the twentieth century in America.
Told in the first person, as a narrative of Lilly... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/12/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Springville Road Library Presents-Introduction To e-Readers | Birmingham Public Library | 06/12/12 | Birmingham |
"Estate Planning Essentials" WorkshopPresented by Greene Law Firm, LLC at Homewood Public Library June 12, 2012 This educational workshop will sort out the facts from fiction about estate planning. This workshop will cover frequently asked questions and misconceptions on Wills & Trusts, Asset Protection, Nursing Home Issues, and Medicaid Qualification. Coffee and pastries will be available before the meeting. | Greene Law Firm, LLC | 06/12/12 | Homewood |
| Fire! Fire! Fire! | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 06/12/12 | Leeds |
Birmingham365.org Monthly Website Information Session Presented by Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham at The Center for Regional Planning and Design June 14, 2012 Birmingham365.org have over 5,000 event listings submitted by over 650 unique users representing 137 cities in 12 counties. No other community calendar serving the greater Birmingham region offer such a large and rubust list of events.
Birmingham365.org welcomes all entries for events, programs, classes, festivals, workshops, health fairs, concerts, camps, races, fundraisers, lunch and learns, job fairs, art shows, etc. as long as it is open to the public with or without a... | Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham | 06/14/12 | Birmingham |
Third Friday in Forest ParkPresented by Forest park Village at Forest Park Village June 15, 2012 Dine, Wine and Shop in Birmingham’s Hippest Neighborhood!
Restaurants will have specials, wine tastingsand more!
Shops and galleries will be open late until 8:00 PM, allowing you to catch the shows you may miss during the day, shop for gifts while enjoying a refreshment, and enjoy the social scene of Forest Park after hours! | Forest park Village | 06/15/12 | Birmingham |
| Creatures of the Night | Birmingham Public Library | 06/19/12 | Birmingham |
| Ready, Set, Grow: Tips for Creating a Successful Community Garden or Outdoor Classroom | Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 06/21/12 | Birmingham |
BBJ's Best Places to Work 2012Presented by Birmingham Business Journal at Sheraton Hotel Downtown June 21, 2012 Join us as we recognize the Best Places to Work in the Birmingham area. This upbeat fun luncheon is unlink any other corporate luncheon, and is sure to be one you won't want to miss!
Winners and finalist are chosen based on how they rank in surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace. The BBJ's Best Places to Work special section will be distributed at the event so finalists are published in alphabetical order and top winners are announced at the event. To discuss advertising in this... | Birmingham Business Journal | 06/21/12 | Birmingham |
Wild Alabama!Presented by Legacy League at Leeds–Jane Culbreth Public Library June 21, 2012 The Anniston Museum of Natural History presents Wild Alabama!-- a program including education about Alabama's natural wild animals and the opportunity to see some of them up close. Grades K and older are welcome to attend. | Legacy League | 06/21/12 | Leeds |
| Business Bootcamp for Fitness Professionals | Pinnacle Professional Education | 06/23/12 | Birmingham |
Cash in your Electronics at Recycle USA!Presented by Recycle USA June 23, 2012 June 23rd is "Cash in your Electronics at Recycle USA"!
Recycle USA will pay you to clean up your old electronics! Paying top dollar for old computer towers, control monitors, VCRs, DVDs, cell phones, printers, keyboards, mice, circuit boards and battery backups. Basically, if it has a plug we will pay you to recycle!
102.5 will host live remotely with food and refreshments! Come see just how fun it is to recycle! | Recycle USA | 06/23/12 | Pinson |
FILM: The Weight of the NationPresented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 24, 2012 As we celebrate The Year of Alabama Food, Birmingham Botanical Gardens welcomes a documentary series all about food: the good, the bad and the ugly. All of the movies are free and open to the public. Registration not required.
All of the films are presented by Leaf & Petal and will take place in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall in the Garden Center and promptly begin at 2 p.m.
After some of the films we will be having a community conversation with experts who can... | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/24/12 | Birmingham |
Thunder on the Mountain 2012Presented by Vulcan Park and Museum at Vulcan Park and Museum July 4, 2012 Thunder on the Mountain 2012, Birmingham’s traditional fireworks demonstration, will once again illuminate the skies above Birmingham’s beloved iron man, Vulcan.
For the best viewing experience, make sure you have a clear view of Vulcan. Log on to www.visitvulcan.com for more information and helpful viewing tips! | Vulcan Park and Museum | 07/04/12 | Birmingham |
Southeastern Outings' 4th of July Celebration: Picnic, Concert & City of Birmingham FireworksPresented by Southeastern Outings at UAB Bartow Arena July 4, 2012 The Southeastern Outings' 4th of July Celebration begins with a picnic at 7:00 PM, followed by a FREE 4th of July UAB Summer Band Concert at UAB's Bartow's Arena Park and fireworks provided by the City of Birmingham!
Please bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies: food, drinks (no alcohol), cups, ice, utensils, etc. Look for the Southeastern Outings signs!
SEO people will assemble next to the concrete planter closest to the stage to the right of the dragon... | Southeastern Outings | 07/04/12 | Birmingham |
Five Apparitions of the Queen of PeacePresented by Caritas of Birmingham at Caritas of Birmingham July 1-July 5, 2012 Through the grace of the Medjugorje apparitions, Our Lady, Queen of Peace, has revealed many plans to help heal our society, and to enlighten us to the path that we should be walking. Our Lady’s messages through 30 years of apparitions show and tell us more than ever of the grave situation we are facing. Our Lady, in the Bedroom of Apparitions and Field of Apparitions, has enlightened many to the plight of our nation. Those who do not listen to Our Lady and do not begin this path She... | Caritas of Birmingham | 07/01/12-
07/05/12 | Sterrett |
First Friday - 2012 Jazz Musical ExplosionPresented by Urban Impact Inc. at Kelly Ingram Park July 6, 2012 Kelly Ingram Park Committee (a committee of Urban Impact) presents "First Friday"
Join us in Kelly Ingram Park for the 2012 Spring Musical Explosion during your lunch break. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy jazz music at its best. | Urban Impact Inc. | 07/06/12 | Birmingham |
The Bookies Book Group: The Rules of Civility Presented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) July 10, 2012
The Bookies meet at 10am in the Library's Conference Room to discuss The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Please plan to join us! New members are always welcome! Call the Library for more information at 205-445-1121.
From www.amazon.com:
Amazon.com Review
Amazon Best Books of the Month, August 2011
Set during the hazy, enchanting, and martini-filled world of New York City circa 1938, Rules of Civility follows three friends--Katey, Eve,...
| Emmet O'Neal Library | 07/10/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Dream Big Storytime! | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 07/11/12 | Gardendale |
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