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A look back: May 9

1951:

Childcare executive Gaynell Hendricks was born in Memphis, Tennesseee.

2003:

Widespread Panic played the first of two nights at the future Railroad Reservation Park site.

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Time to get ready for the weekend…

Can it be? The weekend already? Where does the time go? That’s a very interesting question and it seems to have many answers. Google the phrase and you get 353,000,000 search results. While you pass the time pondering that, I’ve got suggestions on how you can spend your weekend over on Timetable.

A look back: May 8

1888:

Birmingham‘s first telephone exchange opened in the 3rd floor of Hughes Drug Store with 39 subscribers.

1963:

Fred Shuttlesworth bruised a rib after being driven into the wall of the 16th Street Baptist Church by a blast from a fire hose during the Children’s Crusade.

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“Bridging Peace” concert, Virginia Samford Theatre

The Birmingham International Center offers the “Bridging Peace: The Sounds of Jordan and Israel in Perfect Harmony” concert this Saturday. The Intercultural Journeys Ensemble will perform music from Jordan and Israel in addition to newly composed pieces which blend Middle Eastern sounds with Western tradition.

The concert is offered as part of the Birmingham International Center’s 2007-2008 spotlight on the state of Israel and the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan. The price of admission includes dinner and drinks, admission to the concert and after-concert dessert.

Call 252-7652 for more information.

Cost: Tickets are $100 per person

Location:
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th St. South (directions)

Random Shots: An update on the birds

Fledgling - Bob Farley/f8Photo

Bob Farley/f8Photo 

The cardinal chicks fledged Wednesday afternoon. One minute they were perched on the nest the next they were in the trees and bushes. The young birds, if the survive the next few days, will be flying but still relying on their parents for food. Cardinals usually raise two sets of the chicks each year.

A look back: May 6

1967:

The Japanese Garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens opened to the public as part of the Birmingham Festival of Arts Salute to Japan.

2005:

Birmingham and Plze?, Czech Republic signed a Sister City agreement in Plze?’s Obradni sin (City Hall).

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“Garden Party with a City View,” Jones Valley Urban Farm

The advisory board of Bare Hands Gallery invites everyone to this community event to raise funds for the gallery’s public education initiatives, exhibits and events. “The Garden Party with A City View” is scheduled for Saturday from 7-10 p.m. at Jones Valley Urban Farm, located at the corner of 7th Avenue North and 25th Street in Downtown Birmingham.

Don your finest garden attire and enjoy live music from Bo Butler and the Nice Boys, and the White Oaks, complimentary drinks provided by International Wines, and delicious food from local restaurants including Urban Standard, Franklin’s Homewood Gourmet, Lucy’s Coffee & Tea, Icon Restaurant, Cosmos, Bottletree, Healthy Connections, Rojo & more. There will also be fun door prizes.

Local artists will contribute elaborate centerpieces that will be on display that evening to help raise funds. Partygoers will have the chance to vote on their favorite pieces. Tickets are $25 before May 9 and $30 day of and at door. Available in person at Bare Hands Gallery or by calling (205) 324.2124.

Bare Hands Gallery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization championing Alabama contemporary artists. It is located at 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd South.