September is the month for Football and Virgo's

Well it's been a few weeks since I've had time to time to set aside towards organizing my social life, probably due in part to a recent death of a friend's father, the holiday weekend, the first week of college football, and my birthday as well as my mother's.

With that being said, check out my current horoscope:
It's Build Up Your Confidence by Any Means Possible Week -- for Virgos only. During this holiday, you have an astrological mandate as well as a poetic license to pluck the easy victories. So go ahead and solve the kinds of riddles that are your specialty. Arrange to be in situations where your perspective is desperately needed. Put yourself in the presence of people who think you're a gift to the human race, and subtly encourage your secret admirers to be less secretive. If you have any trophies or awards, make them more visible. There's no shame in bragging this week, Virgo, but for best results do it with your best understated elegance.

If you are interested in knowing your own, I suggest you check out this website, as I have always found it to the best and most insightful: www.freewillastrology.com

Now that all that is behind me, let's get rolling with the upcoming Social Events in the Ham . . . and by the way, we will be continuing our bi-weekly trend of Ladies Night Out at Bottega this coming Monday, September 14th. Hope to see everyone there if not sooner at the Bama game or some other peak social gathering!

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Wednesday, September 9
Fall, Football & Fashion
Swank
6-8PM
Free
The store is staying open late and having a major sale while also providing cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.


Thursday, Sep. 10
Cocktails in the Gardens
5:30-8:30 pm
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$10 admission
http://www.bbgardens.org/cocktails.php








Thursday, Sep. 10
Artinis
Bare Hands Gallery
6-9pm
$35 single/$60 couple
http://www.palliative.uab.edu/community/artinis-2009/








Friday-Saturday, Sep. 11-12
Art Walk
Birmingham Artwalk presents Artwalk 2009: Friday night, September 11, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday afternoon, September 12, noon - 6 p.m. Located in Birmingham's loft district along Morris Avenue, 1st Avenue North & 2nd Avenue North between 22nd & 25th Streets.
More than 130 artists and art organizations will exhibit work for sale in area businesses, loft and retail locations, as well as 4 outdoor artist areas. Local musicians, dancers and performers will stroll the area, and great food and beverages will be available on the street and at existing restaurants and bars.
A great children's art area is available on Saturday, noon-6 p.m. on 24th Street between 1st & 2nd Avenues.
Check out http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/ to see where your favorite artists will be!

Friday-Sunday, Sep. 11-13
The Summit Presents Fashion Weekend
You're invited to The Summit's showcase of the latest trends. Attend exclusive events, activities and giveaways in stores and get fall fashion inspiration from the runway, featuring the newest styles from Belk and other retailers.
Make plans to attend the fall fashion runway show under the tents in our newest phase of stores! VIP and general admission tickets available. Tickets start at $35. Proceeds benefit The Junior League of Birmingham and may be purchased at The Summit Guest Services office located between Aveda and Francesca's Collections.
http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/events-promotions.html


Saturday, Sep. 12
Alabama vs. Florida International
Tuscaloosa, AL
6pm

Saturday Sep. 12
Auburn vs. Mississippi State
Auburn, AL
6pm

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Monday, Sep. 14
Ladies Night Out
6-9pm
Bottega

Tuesday, Sep. 15
Girl's Night Out
5-8pm
Gus Mayer
Bring in a gently worn paired of jeans to donate to Hannah Home and get $50 off a pair of designer duds. All purchases will be tax free and martinis and light hor's d'oeuvres will be provided!

Thursday, Sep. 17
inter-ART-ive
6-9pm
Alys Stephens Center Haskell Courtyard
Join us in the outdoor plaza for the 3rd annual celebration of all things performing arts. Free and open to everyone! Support local music by seeing 2 of Bham's best talents - ACT OF CONGRESS & KENDRA SUTTON. Sip a cocktail. Maybe blend your own with the Jones Valley Urban Farm Eco-friendly Bike Blender. Take a break from your blackberry – actually talk to people, face-to-face. Feel good about your wallet – the event's free! Meet the Freed Hops. Get Smart & Support the Arts – You may win a new SMART® car in the process! Meet the ASC-JPs; they are very nice. Who knows? You may want to join! ASC-JP members get access to the VIP Lounge with complimentary drinks & food. Bring your friends & come on!
http://alysstephens.uab.edu/events/?id=14

Thursday, Sep. 17
March of Dimes Signature Chefs Event
6-9pm
B&A Warehouse
It will be a special event full of fantastic food and drinks, exciting live and silent auction items, first-class networking and a culinary experience unlike any other! See Birmingham’s greatest chefs show off as they prepare their signature dishes for you! Twelve to 15 of our finest chefs will be showcased and their signature dishes available for guests to sample and savor as part of this awesome event!
http://www.marchofdimes.com/alabama/37033_60648.asp


Thursday, Sep. 17
Wine Walk
5-7:30pm
The Summit
Spend the evening sipping, strolling and shopping at The Summit's Wine Walk featuring multiple tastings from The Wine Loft. It's a unique opportunity for you to sample various labels while enjoying the sights, sounds and styles of The Summit.
Third Thursday of every month through October
$15 per person. Proceeds benefit a local charity each date.
http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/images/WineWalk_101609.pdf

Thursday, Sep. 17
Bluegrass on the Porch
5-7:30pm
Historic Rucker Place
$5
Come out and join us Thursday for "Bluegrass on the Porch" featuring the "Alabama Gravy Soppers" band. This week's bluegrass menu inspiration is "summertime." Bluegrass on the Porch takes place on the third Thursday of each month thru the Fall. Local and regional bluegrass, alt-bluegrass and quasi-bluegrass bands will be featured throughout the season. Now we have Two genres of music, both with strong ties to our great region. We believe this will be a great complement to "Jazz on the Porch."
http://www.ruckerplace.com/

Friday, Sep. 18
Third Friday in Forest Park
5-8pm
"T " TIME at ZOE's
vintage t's and long island ice teas, I know where I want to be!

Dine, Wine and Shop in Birmingham's Hippest Village! Restaurants will have specials, shops and galleries will be open late (till 8pm), catch the exhibits you may miss during the day, shop for gifts while enjoying a refreshment. Enjoy the social scene of Forest Park after hours!
Naked Art
Another chance to see"Electric Oddities" - lamps created by 14 artists -after hours. Refreshments provided.
House of Style Realty
Grand opening reception.Jazz on the porch, refreshments, appetizers, valet parking, giveaways (gift cards to Forest Park Merchants + a 3 day weekend in OrangeBeach)
MaralynWilsonGallery
Will give away a framed mirror valued at $440! With every purchase on Sept. 18th, you can enter to win. You do not need to be present to win. Winner will be drawn on Sept. 19th.
The Pink House
Take part of a drum circle
Silvertron Café
Specials:
1- $3 margaritas (regular and flavors)
2- Open Face Mahi Sandwich - grilled Mahi with fresh sliced cucumber, roasted tomatoes, lettuce and a cayenne tartar $9.95

VRichards
Wine Tasting - Six wines, three cheeses, 5 dollars, good towards the purchase of a bottle from the tasting.

Saturday, Sep. 19
Free the Hops Oktoberfest
Morris Avenue
12-4pm & 6-10pm
Featuring German cuisine, live music, and more than 25 German and German-style American-made beers.
Tickets are available for $15, which includes admission to the festival and a limited edition "Free the Hops Oktoberfest" 12.5 ounce beer glass. Advance ticket holders will receive 2 beer tasting samples during the event. Once inside the festival, premium beer will be sold for $3 a glass and a limited amount of high gravity beer will be available at $5 per glass.
In order to maximize space and keep lines to a minimum, the event will be held in two separate sessions with a limited number of tickets available. Session I will take place from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M., while Session II will run from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
See http://freethehops.org/oktoberfest for more info.

Saturday, Sep. 19
Alabama vs. North Texas
Tuscaloosa, AL
11:20am

Saturday Sep. 19
Auburn vs. West Virginia
Auburn, AL
6:45pm

Sunday, Sep. 20
Fashion on Canvas
Highland Conference Center
2pm & 6pm show
$15





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Wednesday, Sep. 23
Belk Girl's Night Out
5-8:30pm
Riverchase Galleria, The Summit & Brookwood Village








Thursday-Sunday, Sep. 24-27
Southern Women's Show
BJCC
$8
http://www.southernwomensshow.com/wbi/











Friday-Sunday, Sep. 25-27
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
Downtown Birmingham various locations
http://www.sidewalkfest.com/

Friday, Sep. 25
Exceptional Foundation 6th Annual Art Show
6-9pm
The Exceptional Foundation
$25
http://www.exceptionalfoundation.org/art-show.php











Saturday, Sep. 26
September Super Sidewalk Sale
Homewood
All Day
Homewood merchants are rolling out the sidewalks welcoming everyone to the September Super Sidewalk Sale. There are only two of these each year and this is the time to start your holiday shopping. While you are here, take a break and dine at one of our many wonderful restaurants. The doors of Homewood are open and waiting for you.
http://www.homewoodchamber.com/

Saturday, Sep. 26
Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
Free Jazz Festival downtown in the Historic 4th Ave. business district
http://www.justataste.org/

Saturday, Sep. 26
Alabama vs. Arkansas
Tuscaloosa, AL
2:30pm

Saturday, Sep. 26
Auburn vs. Ball State
Auburn, AL
6pm

Sunday, Sep. 27 Vulcan Aftertunes
3pm
$10 General Admission; $5 Vulcan Members; $4 Ages 5-12; Free for Children 4 & under!
George Porter Jr & his Runnin' Pardners
http://www.visitvulcan.com/VulcanAfterTunes.html
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Monday, September 28
Ladies Night Out
6-9pm
Bottega

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Again, please feel free to give me any feedback! Thanks and I truly appreciate everyone's support.

The BIG Thursday in the HAM

Okay, so tonight is THE BIG THURSDAY! There is SO MUCH going on tonight it makes my pocketbook spin and sends my closet into hurricane prep mode. Check out your options and choose your social vices wisely . . . (I highlighted my *preferred* event in Green)!

Oh, and for those of you who made it out this past Monday to the ever so popular ‘Ladies Night Out’ at Bottega Cafe on Monday night! I think we all concur, it was a success as always - If only we'd had a bigger table!? :) Thanks to the newcomers and the regulars alike for making it a fun and enjoyable evening. It also seems to be coming routine to end the evening with a night cap at the Garage Cafe across the street. Please let me know who all is a FAN of that? Our next LNO will be Monday, August 31st, as we've decided to make it a bi-weekly thing.

Finally, please come out to OAK HILL in Homewood tonight after whichever event you choose to attend. Ashley Miller & Rick Carter will be playing Live and kicking off sometime around 8:30-9. Hope to see everyone there!

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Thursday, Aug. 20
Know Your Vote! with Green Third Thursday
5-7pm
Rogue Tavern
Meet the Candidates & Ask Questions & Get Educated

http://www.hiptobecivic.com/


Thursday, Aug. 20
Bluegrass on the Porch
5:30-9 p.m.
Historic Rucker Place
$5

http://www.ruckerplace.com/
Come out and join us Thursday for "Bluegrass on the Porch" featuring the "Alabama Gravy Soppers" band. This week's bluegrass menu inspiration is "summertime." Bluegrass on the Porch takes place on the third Thursday of each month thru the Fall. Local and regional bluegrass, alt-bluegrass and quasi-bluegrass bands will be featured throughout the season. Now we have Two genres of music, both with strong ties to our great region. We believe this will be a great complement to "Jazz on the Porch."

Thursday, Aug. 20
Wine Walk
5:30-7:30
Saks Fifth Avenue@The Summit
$15




http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/images/WineWalk_101609.pdf
Spend the evening sipping, strolling and shopping at The Summit's Wine Walk featuring multiple tastings from The Wine Loft. It's a unique opportunity for you to sample various labels while enjoying the sights, sounds and styles of The Summit. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Thursday, Aug. 20
Artwalk Preamble
6-9pm
Steppers & Walkers

http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/


Thursday, Aug. 20
Thirsty Thursday
7:05 PM
Hoover Met- Birmingham Barons vs. Montgomery

$1 Beverages & 25¢ Wings. Pre-game concert presented by Redline Bar and Grill. Presented by Royal Volkswagen, Budweiser, Hooters

Thursday, Aug. 20
Summer Soiree
6-9pm
Park Lane
$50 for one; $90 for two

http://www.magiccitychoralsociety.org/
Enjoy a live and silent auction plus live entertainment during this Magic City Choral Society benefit.

Thursday, Aug. 20
Ronald McDonald House Founders Award Dinner
6-9pm
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
$150

http://www.rmhca.org/
Honoring Gene Stallings, coach of the Crimson Tide’s 1992 national championship team. The Founders Award Committee plans a memorable evening, encouraging all participants to “Be a Champion.” The Founders Award Dinner recognizes people who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of children. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. Cahaba Grand Conference Center . 212-7263.


Thursday, Aug. 20
There's no place like 'Ham
6-9 pm/Vulcan Park & Museum
$20 advanced online, $25 door $15 w/YP Card

http://ypbirmingham.com/event.php?cn=12
Click your heels three times while repeating "There's No Place Like 'Ham, There's No Place Like 'Ham!" and then join YP Birmingham at Vulcan Park and Museum for a fun-filled evening of food, drink, music, and social networking. And the best part? Your ticket to the event includes admission to Vulcan's Museum and Observation Tower . Enjoy spectacular views of Birmingham and vie for stay-cation door prizes that represent the best of the Magic City !

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Friday, Aug.21-Saturday, Aug. 22
Stokin' the Fire BBQ and Music Festival

Sloss Furnaces
http://www.slossfurnaces.com/stokin/
Stokin’ the Fire will include more than 80 amateur backyard teams, Cajun and salsa dancing, live music including tunes from Cowboy Mouth and, new this year, an iron pour conducted by the Sloss metal artists. 324-1911.

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Saturday, Aug. 22
Pasta for Puppies
5:30-8pm
Molly & Max Pet Boutique
$10 donation

http://www.twobytworescue.com/test123.php

Saturday, Aug. 22
Gimmie Shelter
6:30-?
Old Car Heaven

$75 each, $125/couple, $600 per table of 8

http://www.gbhs.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100681
Featuring live entertainment, live & silent auctions, food, drinks, and fun

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Thursday, Aug. 27
Artwalk Preamble
6-9pm
Rogue Tavern

http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/

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Saturday, Aug. 29
SEC Kickoff Party
6-9pm
Innisfree Pub
$15 donation


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Sunday, August 30
Southern Bridal Show
12-5pm
BJCC
$10

http://www.eliteevents.com/
This bridal show is comprised of about 110 booths with local vendors including photographers, caterers, florists, entertainment, travel, gowns, formalwear and gift registry. There will also be live entertainment and a professionally choreographed fashion show.


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Thursday, Sep. 10
Cocktails in the Gardens
5:30-8:30 pm
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$10 admission

http://www.bbgardens.org/cocktails.php





Friday-Sunday, Sep. 11-13
The Summit Presents Fashion Weekend

You're invited to The Summit's showcase of the latest trends. Attend exclusive events, activities and giveaways in stores and get fall fashion inspiration from the runway, featuring the newest styles from Belk and other retailers.

Click here for more information and check back for exciting event announcements.
View current schedule of events.

Fall Fashion Show Tickets

Make plans to attend the fall fashion runway show under the tents in our newest phase of stores! VIP and general admission tickets available. Tickets start at $35. Proceeds benefit The Junior League of Birmingham and may be purchased at The Summit Guest Services office located between Aveda and Francesca's Collections.

Click here for VIP ticket and pre-show information.
Click here for General Admission ticket and pre-show information.

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Also please feel free to respond to me with any Feedback or Suggestions! I will be adding more September events in the following week.

AUGUST is all about Thursdays in the Ham

Thursdays this month seem to be the HOT HOT HOT night. I can’t wait until I officially become a paid event planner and can plan some of these people’s events on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, because Birmingham is turning into Boringham on those nights just about, because everyone seems to want to hold their events on Thursdays?

Not entirely true though! We are bringing back the ever so popular ‘Ladies Night Out’ at Bottega on Monday nights, beginning on MONDAY, AUGUST 17th! Please let me know who all is a FAN of that, and should we do it on a weekly basis or bi-weekly?

Also, Tuesdays at Jackson’s Bar & Bistro in Soho Square Homewood is 2 for 1 night (Half Price Beers, Well and Call Drinks from 5:00 p.m. until close), and there is a very young and hip crowd there, though the service does not meet up to standards, so you have to be willing to compromise on that one. Also on Tuesdays, is $5 Martini night at the Blue Monkey on Cobb Lane in 5 Points South. Also, new for Tuesdays, and would love to try this out NEXT Tuesday if anyone wants to join, “Jazzy Tuesdays" 6-9:00pm@The Highland Hotel: “The only place where you can hear the best smooth jazz duo in Birmingham, and be home by 10:00 p.m. Drink a glass of wine. Chill with your friends. Listen to live jazz.”

And then of course Hump Day is Wine Down Wednesday at numerous places all over town including the Wine Loft Downtown, Metro Bistro, the J. Clyde, the Tavern on the Summit, the Village Tavern, and Wine’d Down at Patton Creek among others I am sure. So, to follow that up I want to let you know about all the events going on during the Thursdays of August, plus any other events I am aware of . . .

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Wednesday, Aug. 5
Barkitecture Launch Party 2009
5:30-9 p.m.
The Wine Loft Downtown
$10 donation



This year, CMH Architects and HOAR Construction have teamed-up for a pre-event party to unveil their doghouse design creation, and to help raise funds for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. The festivities will take place Aug. 5th at The Wine Loft (downtown) from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. There will be a free wine tasting and hors d' oeuvres for all those who attend. Special Musical Entertainment all night by Josh Vasa of ‘Vasa’. At 8 p.m., CMH/HOAR will unveil its top-secret doghouse design - “ Temple of the Dog”. Their doghouse along with doghouses from other Architecture firms around Birmingham will then be up for auction at the main event, “Barkitecture”, Aug. 22nd. All funds raised at the launch party and at Barkitecture benefit the precious animals we have at the GBHS that depend on us for help. cmhdoghouse2009.webs.com

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Thursday, August 6th


Thursday, Aug. 6
Cocktails for a Cause
6-9pm
Workplay
$10 donation

http://www.girlscoutsnca.org/cocktails.php

Thursday, Aug. 6

Artwalk Preamble
6-9pm
Twist & Shout Dueling Piano Bar


http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/


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Sunday, Aug. 9
Casting Call
10 – 4
Workplay

http://opencastingcalls.blogspot.com/2009/07/casting-call-for-feature-film-lifted-to.html Feature film LIFTED holding an open call for featured extras and background extras, bring non-returnable photo.

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Thursday, Aug. 13
Cocktails in the Gardens
5:30-8:30 pm
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
$10 admission












http://www.bbgardens.org/cocktails.php
"Blossoms & Bellinis" featuring Matthew Mayfield



Thursday, Aug. 13
Alma Latina
6-11pm
Rare Martini
$35 each or $60 per couple






http://www.hispanicinterest.org/almaLatina/
The Board of Directors of HICA, the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, invite you to our 10th Anniversary Event—ALMA LATINA—Thursday, August 13, 2009, at The Rare Martini in Lakeview from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. In addition, the event will celebrate Latino culture and raise funds for HICA’s vital programs and services. This event will increase awareness of the important work HICA does in our community, celebrate Latino culture, and raise funds to support HICA's vital programs and services. The ticket price includes 2 drinks, light appetizers, silent auction, and dance lessons from Fabian Sanchez. The event will feature a silent auction and tequila tasting.

Thursday, Aug. 13
Artwalk Preamble
6-9pm
Bottletree Cafe

http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/

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Friday, Aug. 14
Art on the Rocks
5-10 pm
Birmingham Museum of Art
$15 Museum Members; $25 Non-members, Save $5 with advance online ticket purchase.


Courtney Jaye http://www.artsbma.org/events/art-on-the-rocks

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Saturday, Aug. 15

Picasso Pets
6-9pm
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
$150

http://www.handinpaw.org/
A live auction features artworks created jointly by local four-legged and two legged artists. All proceeds benefit Hand-In-Paw, a nonprofit animal-assisted therapy organization that helps people heal throughout Central Alabama . 322-5144.

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Thursday, Aug. 20
Bluegrass on the Porch
5:30-9 p.m.
Historic Rucker Place
$5

http://www.ruckerplace.com/
Come out and join us Thursday for " Bluegrass on the Porch" featuring the "Alabama Gravy Soppers" band. This week's bluegrass menu inspiration is "summertime." Bluegrass on the Porch takes place on the third Thursday of each month thru the Fall. Local and regional bluegrass, alt-bluegrass and quasi-bluegrass bands will be featured throughout the season. Now we have Two genres of music, both with strong ties to our great region. We believe this will be a great complement to "Jazz on the Porch."

Thursday, Aug. 20
Wine Walk
5:30-7:30
Saks Fifth Avenue@The Summit
$15




http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/images/WineWalk_101609.pdf
Spend the evening sipping, strolling and shopping at The Summit's Wine Walk featuring multiple tastings from The Wine Loft. It's a unique opportunity for you to sample various labels while enjoying the sights, sounds and styles of The Summit. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Artwalk Preamble
6-9pm
Steppers & Walkers

http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/


Thursday, Aug. 20
Thirsty Thursday
7:05 PM
Hoover Met- Birmingham Barons vs. Montgomery

$1 Beverages & 25¢ Wings. Pre-game concert presented by Redline Bar and Grill. Presented by Royal Volkswagen, Budweiser, Hooters

Thursday, Aug. 20
Summer Soiree
6-9pm
Park Lane
$50 for one; $90 for two

http://www.magiccitychoralsociety.org/
Enjoy a live and silent auction plus live entertainment during this Magic City Choral Society benefit.

Thursday, Aug. 20
Ronald McDonald House Founders Award Dinner
6-9pm
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
$150

http://www.rmhca.org/
Honoring Gene Stallings, coach of the Crimson Tide’s 1992 national championship team. The Founders Award Committee plans a memorable evening, encouraging all participants to “Be a Champion.” The Founders Award Dinner recognizes people who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of children. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. Cahaba Grand Conference Center . 212-7263.

Thursday, Aug. 20
There's no place like 'Ham
6-9 pm/Vulcan Park & Museum
$20 advanced online, $25 door $15 w/YP Card

http://ypbirmingham.com/event.php?cn=12
Click your heels three times while repeating "There's No Place Like 'Ham, There's No Place Like 'Ham!" and then join YP Birmingham at Vulcan Park and Museum for a fun-filled evening of food, drink, music, and social networking. And the best part? Your ticket to the event includes admission to Vulcan's Museum and Observation Tower . Enjoy spectacular views of Birmingham and vie for stay-cation door prizes that represent the best of the Magic City !

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Friday, Aug. 21
Third Friday in Forest Park
5-8pm
Forest Park
http://www.nakedartusa.com/ Shops and galleries will be open late and serving refreshments. Restaurants will have specials. Forest Park . 595-3553.








Friday, Aug.21-Saturday, Aug. 22
Stokin' the Fire BBQ and Music Festival
Sloss Furnaces

http://www.slossfurnaces.com/stokin/
Stokin’ the Fire will include more than 80 amateur backyard teams, Cajun and salsa dancing, live music including tunes from Cowboy Mouth and, new this year, an iron pour conducted by the Sloss metal artists. 324-1911.

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Saturday, Aug. 22
Pasta for Puppies
5:30-8pm
Molly & Max Pet Boutique
$10 donation

http://www.twobytworescue.com/test123.php

Saturday, Aug. 22
Gimmie Shelter
6:30-?
Old Car Heaven
$75 each, $125/couple, $600 per table of 8

http://www.gbhs.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100681
Featuring live entertainment, live & silent auctions, food, drinks, and fun

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Thursday, Aug. 27
Alabama Football Fall Kickoff Party
5:30-8:30pm
Rosewood Hall @ Soho Square
FREE for JCAC members, $10 for non-members

http://www.uajeffco.org/


Thursday, Aug. 27
Artwalk Preamble
6-9pm
Rogue Tavern

http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/


Thursday, Aug. 27
Experience Richard Joseph Salon Spa in Inverness
Grand Opening Celebration
6-9pm
Free

Richard Joseph SalonSpa is excited to announce the opening of our second location. Please visit us at the Inverness location at 4700 Highway 280 East, Suite 11, Hoover, AL 35242 (Map). For more information or to book an appointment, contact guest services at 205.991.0065. The event will have prizes, complimentart dessert & champagne, as well as discounts on products and services.

http://www.richardjosephsalonspa.com/

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Saturday, Aug. 29
SEC Kickoff Party
6-9pm
Innisfree Pub
$15 donation

Beer and BBQ, and wear your team colors for an SEC Kick Off Party benefiting "Road to Recovery" which is a free transportation service for cancer patients to and from their treatments. Without this program, some patients would not be able to go to the hospital, so it is a vital part of our organization. This is the weekend before Labor Day, for those of you wondering. $15 includes great music, food, and some free (yes free) drinks!
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Sunday, August 30
Southern Bridal Show
12-5pm
BJCC
$10

http://www.eliteevents.com/
This bridal show is comprised of about 110 booths with local vendors including photographers, caterers, florists, entertainment, travel, gowns, formalwear and gift registry. There will also be live entertainment and a professionally choreographed fashion show.

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