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Cornerstone’s Harvest Luncheon, The Club

Posted on September 23, 2007 | Leave a comment

You’re invited to join the Women’s Committee of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama and Strickland Trading Co. for the annual Harvest Luncheon Oct. 11 at The Club. The event begins with a silent auction at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. This year’s luncheon will honor Drayton Nabers Jr., former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and current chairman of Cornerstone’s board of directors. Sponsorships are available. Individual tickets are $75 each. The Cornerstone Schools, located in the Woodlawn and East Lake areas of Birmingham, serve 250 children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Since 1993, Cornerstone has been a beacon of hope for at-risk children by providing them with educational choice and equipping them with a college preparatory education, a vision for their future and the ambition to achieve this vision.

Cost: $75

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“Muse of Fire” auditions, Workplay

Posted on September 20, 2007 | Leave a comment
The nice folks that bring us Shakespeare at Sloss have announced Round Two auditions at Workplay, 500 23rd St. South, for its 2007 Fall Showcase Benefit performance. They still need a few people for the eight scenes of “tragedy, comedy and history” that will be staged throughout the footpath of Sloss Furnaces. Actors may audition solo or in pairs. All you need to do is prepare your favorite short Shakespearean monologue/scene — no audition materials provided. As it is a fundraiser, the MUSE Fall Showcase does not pay so you’ll have to do it for the love of the Bard. The Fall Showcase Benefit will be Sunday, Nov. 11, from 12 – 4 p.m., with minimal rehearsals the previous two weeks only. Visit www.elizabethofnewyork.com or www.myspace.com/museoffire for more information. To schedule a different audition time or ask questions, please e-mail the director, Elizabeth Hunter, at muse@elizabethofnewyork.com.

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“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Virginia Samford Theatre

Posted on September 18, 2007 | Leave a comment

CenterStage is kicking off its 2007-2008 season with the musical comedy “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” For those of you not familiar with the 1967 film-turned-stage-production, here are the Cliff Notes: Follow Millie Dillmount, a self-proclaimed “Modern,” as she shakes small-town Kansas off her heels and looks for work, adventure and a rich husband in 1920s New York City. Along the way she falls in love with a paper clip salesman who ends up in drag, befriends a madcap heiress, and confounds a hotel proprietor who, with the help of two bumbling Chinese servants, is trying to sell Millie’s fellow boarders into white slavery. The score includes “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Gimmie, Gimmie” and the hilarious “Speed Test.” The show stars Kimberly Piazza as Millie and Jan D. Hunter as Muzzy Van Hossmere. Frank Thompson directs.

While you are waiting for the curtain to rise, here’s a bit of trivia to entertain your date: According to the Internet Movie Database, the 1967 film was Pat Morita’s first. He played Asian #2. Just thought you might want to know.

Cost: Adults $25.00/ Seniors $23.00/Students $13.00

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4th Annual Great Garage Sale, Birmingham Central Library

Posted on September 18, 2007 | Leave a comment

We all know the downtown library, 2100 Park Place, is a great place for the WiFi and to score books. But Friday, Sept. 21, it will be a great place to find bargains on baby items, children’s clothes and toys, kitchen and household items, furniture, electronics, jewelry and more. They will also have cookies, soft drinks and fresh-popped popcorn on hand. Happy bargain hunting!

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Random Shots: Loose change benefits area charities

Posted on September 17, 2007 | 4 comments

 Jake John And Emily Wittig At Bandit Bash 2007

Jake, John, and Emily Wittig all served as 2007 Change Bandits in support of Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

These three dynamic youth saved more than $1,200 over the past year in change to support Children’s Hospital. More than $8,000 in change and more than $75,000 in cash and credit pledges were colleceted during last week’s 3-day radiothon broadcast on Magic 96.5 and 103.7 The Q.

Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo 

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Random Shots: Go check out the cars at Rickwood

Posted on September 15, 2007 | Leave a comment

Attendee Checking Out Cars At Rickwood Field

Photo credit: André Natta

You may even run into an American Idol. That’s the word from out at We Love West End Day at Rickwood Field. You’ve got to get out there today and check out the cars. If you happen to see this in time, you may be able to get to Birmingham’s west side to see former American Idol Ruben Studdard (estimated time of arrival – 2:30 p.m.). His grandmother is a neighborhood officer and an organizer of today’s event. Check out our listing for the event for additional information.

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Calling all YPs now!

Posted on September 14, 2007 | Leave a comment

New on the radar, the Birmingham Council for Business Ethics is hosting a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at The Club and the young leaders of Birmingham are invited to attend free. And they’ll feed you free too. The only catch is that you have to register today. You can see all the details after the jump including a description of the speaker, Steve Harrison, author of “The Manager’s Book of Decencies.” RSVP here. Continue reading →

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