Destinations

Jazz Jam Fest at Carver Theatre

tdomf_dbddb — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:20:21 +0000

The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame presents its Jazz Jam Fest concert starring Cleve Eaton & special guest Shelton Gary on Sunday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m. at the historic Carver Theatre. Cleveland Eaton, a consummate bassist, is a recognized name in the jazz world as a producer, composer, arranger and for his incredible performances with the Ike Cole Trio, Donald Byrd-Pepper Adams Quintet and more than 30 recordings in his 10 years with the Ramsey Lewis Trio. Shelton Gary is a well-known jazz drummer with a long and prestigious career. This event is the perfect opportunity for jazz lovers of all ages to enjoy a stylish afternoon of great jazz. The second hour of the show all jazz musicians are invited to come and jam with the band. Admission is $5 and a cash bar is available. For more information go to www.jazzhall.com or call 254-2731.

Stand Up! and Take Action Against Poverty and Injustice, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Andre Natta — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:06:17 +0000

Stand up and take action at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute with ONE, Care, and millions worldwide on Sunday against poverty and injustice and show your support for the UN Millennium Development Goals, a global commitment to halve extreme poverty by 2015.

Attendees will have an opportunity to view a special screening of A Powerful Noise, an award-winning Tribeca Film Festival featured film, that illustrates how empowered women around the world have risen to overcome poverty. Their amazing stories confirm that ONE person really can make a difference! 5:30-8 p.m. 520 16^th Street North, 35203.

Stand up and take action at the <a title="Birmingham Civil Rights Institute - official website" href="http://bcri.org/index.html">Birmingham Civil Rights Institute</a> with <a title="ONE - official website" href="http://www.one.org/">ONE</a>, <a title="CARE - official website" href="http://www.care.org/">Care</a>, and millions worldwide on Sunday against poverty and injustice and show your support for the <a title="Millennium Goals - UN" href="http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/">UN Millennium Development Goals</a>, a global commitment to halve extreme poverty by 2015.

Attendees will have an opportunity to view a special screening of <a title="A Powerful Noise - official website" href="http://www.apowerfulnoise.org/"><em>A Powerful Noise</em></a>, an award-winning <a title="Tribeca Film Festival - official website" href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/">Tribeca Film Festival</a> featured film, that illustrates how empowered women around the world have risen to overcome poverty. Their amazing stories confirm that ONE person really can make a difference! 5:30-8 p.m. <a title="520 16th Street North (directions) - Google Maps" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=-&cid=33515673,-86813931,14983290624198169342&li=lmd&ie=UTF8&ll=33.519644,-86.813965&spn=0.040716,0.090981&z=14&iwloc=A">520 16<sup>th</sup> Street North, 35203</a>.

The Terminally Happy Hour, The Bottletree

Andre Natta — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:18:48 +0000

So, this is your chance to hang out with folks from The Terminal (or possibly become one of us). We’re invading The Bottletree’s patio for an early evening of meeting and talking. We’ll be giving away a couple of our limited edition white Terminal Ts before you can start buying them on the site tomorrow evening (through a hopefully revamped Terminal Store), but really it’s a chance to celebrate the fact that we even got nominated for this year’s Birmingham’s Best poll for Best Website. The best we can do right now is say thank you, so come on out and let us do just that. Free (unless you plan on snagging a t-shirt). 3719 3rd Avenue South, 35222. 5 - 7 p.m.

Green Third Thursday, Birmingham Zoo

Andre Natta — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:04:12 +0000

Catalyst’s Green Third Thursday is taking a field trip this month - to the Birmingham Zoo. They’re joining forces with the Birmingham Audubon Society to present a special talk with Adam Snyder of Conservation Alabama. Conservation Alabama is Alabama’s only environmental lobbying organization, and Adam will discuss ways citizens can get more involved in making their environmental priorities a political reality. For regulars, this month’s event will be a dry - no BYOB Free. The fun starts at 6:45 p.m. 2360 Cahaba Road, 35223.

Mix It & Fix It, The Barking Kudu

Andre Natta — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:56:52 +0000

This mix and mingle event will feature live music on the patio from Eric & Jimmy of Suburban Love Junkies and Caddle, heavy appetizers (for free from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.), DJ Crush spinning your favorite hits starting at 7 p.m. and door prizes including t-shirts, wine from International Wine, gift certificates for facials, area restaurants and more. You get one entry into the drawing with admission; extra entries are available for $5. All proceeds will benefit YouthServe, a local organization that exists to promote youth volunteerism and youth leadership while giving young people the tools to make positive impacts on their communities. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about the organization and the wonderful programs they offer. 2929 7th Avenue South, 35233. 5 p.m. until. $10 at the door.

This mix and mingle event will feature live music on the patio from Eric & Jimmy of <a title="Suburban Love Junkies - MySpace profile" href="http://www.myspace.com/suburbanlovejunkies">Suburban Love Junkies</a> and <a title="Caddle - official website" href="http://www.caddle.com/">Caddle</a>, heavy appetizers (for free from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.), DJ Crush spinning your favorite hits starting at 7 p.m. and door prizes including t-shirts, wine from International Wine, gift certificates for facials, area restaurants and more. You get one entry into the drawing with admission; extra entries are available for $5. All proceeds will benefit <a title="YouthServe - official website" href="http://www.youthservebham.org">YouthServe</a>, a local organization that exists to promote youth volunteerism and youth leadership while giving young people the tools to make positive impacts on their communities. You'll also get a chance to learn more about the organization and the wonderful programs they offer. 2929 7th Avenue South, 35233. 5 p.m. until. $10 at the door.

Wine for Wishes, The Wine Loft (downtown B’ham)

Andre Natta — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:05:23 +0000

Hosted by the Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama’s Young Advisory Board, this event will feature wine samplings, live music, and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased over the phone or at the door. 7-10 p.m. 2200 1st Avenue North, 35203. Contact John Sweeney @ 205.254.9474 for more information.

4th Vietnam Agent Orange Justice Tour, GreenCup Books

tdomf_dbddb — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:51:32 +0000

Join the Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign, NLG, Alabama Chapter Vets for Peace, Alabama chapter and Cartee & Morris, LLC as they work towards raising the public’s awareness about those that continue to suffer as a result of Agent Orange, a chemical used during the Vietnam War. The tour includes personal accounts by those that were affected by direct exposure and others that were born with birth defects as a result of their parents’ exposure. This free event will be held at GreenCup Books. Reception starts at 6:30 p.m.; the lecture begins at 7 p.m. 105 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., 35233.

Join the <a href="http://www.vn-agentorange.org">Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign</a>, NLG, Alabama Chapter	Vets for Peace, Alabama chapter and Cartee & Morris, LLC as they work towards raising the public's awareness about those that continue to suffer as a result of Agent Orange, a chemical used during the Vietnam War. The tour includes personal accounts by those that were affected by direct exposure and others that were born with birth defects as a result of their parents' exposure. <a title="OCT 10th–SURVIVORS OF AGENT ORANGE LECTURE (free) - GreenCup Books" href="http://www.greencupbooks.org/?p=263">This free event</a> will be held at <a title="GreenCup Books - official website" href="http://www.greencupbooks.org/">GreenCup Books</a>. Reception starts at 6:30 p.m.; the lecture begins at 7 p.m.  <a title="105 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. (directions) - Google Maps" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=105+Richard+Arrington+Jr.+Blvd.+South+Birmingham,+Alabama&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&z=16&iwloc=addr">105 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., 35233</a>.

Andy Mac skateboard demo, Belk at The Summit

Andre Natta — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:32:10 +0000

World champion skateboarder Andy “Mac” McDonald will perform live skateboard demonstrations on an outdoor skateboard ramp at 11:30 a.m. Immediately following the demonstration, Andy will be in the store signing autographs. Kids in attendance, with a purchase of $25 or more of Airwalk products, will receive a free Airwalk sticker for their skateboards. The folks at The Summit asked us to remind you that no skateboarding is allowed on mall property, so we’ll just pass that along. Fans of WQEN-103.7 “The Q” FM should know that they will also be on hand for a live radio remote during the event. 11a.m. - 1 p.m. 221 Summit Blvd., 35243. Contact Belk’s customer service line for more information, 205.968.4200.

<a title="Andy Mac's website" href="http://www.andymacdonald.com/">World champion skateboarder Andy "Mac" McDonald</a> will perform live skateboard demonstrations on an outdoor skateboard ramp at 11:30 a.m. Immediately following the demonstration, Andy will be in the store signing autographs. Kids in attendance, with a purchase of $25 or more of <a title="Airwalk - official website" href="http://www.airwalk.com/">Airwalk</a> products, will receive a free Airwalk sticker for their skateboards. The folks at <a title="The Summit - Birmingham - official website" href="http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/">The Summit</a> asked us to remind you that no skateboarding is allowed on mall property, so we'll just pass that along. Fans of <a title="WQEN (103.7 FM) - official website" href="http://www.1037theq.com/main.html">WQEN-103.7 “The Q” FM </a>should know that they will also be on hand for a live radio remote during the event. 11a.m. - 1 p.m. <a title="221 Summit Blvd (directions) - Google Maps" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=221+Summit+Boulevard,+Birmingham,+AL+35243&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&z=16&iwloc=addr">221 Summit Blvd., 35243</a>. Contact Belk's customer service line for more information, 205.968.4200.

“Is terrorism ever permissible in Islam?”, Wright Center Concert Hall

Andre Natta — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:51:41 +0000

Since the horrific events of 9/11, questions regarding the link between Islam and terrorism are being asked with increasing regularity. With over 30 years experience researching Islam, Dr. John Esposito is uniquely positioned to provide clear answers to these questions during this evening’s lecture on the campus of Samford University. With 40 books to his credit, Dr. Esposito is one of our foremost experts on Islam and international affairs. 7-9 p.m. Wright Center Concert Hall, Samford University, 35229. Free admission.

Grand Opening celebration, The Saturday Gourmet Cafe

Andre Natta — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:41:00 +0000

The folks at The Saturday Gourmet will be celebrating the grand opening of their cafe in Mt. Laurel! Husband and wife duo Jenna and Chef Aaron Saturday are inviting folks to head on over and “experience the flavors and artistry of gourmet cuisine.” You will be able to learn more about the new café’s offerings, including their plans for lunch, dinner, a Saturday brunch for weekend diners and their “dinner-to-go program” for busy area residents. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 27 Olmstead Street, 35242.