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Boutwell Auditorium Offers Free Community-focused Events

Aside from being one of Birmingham's most prominent event venues, the Boutwell Auditorium introduces FREE community programming for citizens. Now under the executive leadership of marketing and community outreach maven, Alicia Johnson-Williams, the Boutwell … [Read more...] about Boutwell Auditorium Offers Free Community-focused Events

Affordable Classes at ArtPlay Support Needed Inclusion in the Arts

From its year-round performing and visual arts courses to its popular Musical Theatre & Visual Arts Summer Camps, ArtPlay continues to evolve and expand. From a range of hands-on classes training students in acting and sewing to playing the ukelele, ArtPlay … [Read more...] about Affordable Classes at ArtPlay Support Needed Inclusion in the Arts

Free and Cheap Things To Do Around Birmingham This Week

O Happy Day! Check out our new, weekly list of updated free and cheap things to do in and around the Birmingham area this week, from Monday to Sunday. Discover a plethora of live music and dance events, festivals, educational and fitness opportunities, … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Things To Do Around Birmingham This Week

Birmingham’s Top Dance Lesson Deals AVAILABLE NOW!

Get your entire family shaking their groove thing with these great dance lesson deals, some with February-only specials, so get moving! Below, we spotlight three Birmingham-area dance companies making a way for everyone to have a chance to get up and … [Read more...] about Birmingham’s Top Dance Lesson Deals AVAILABLE NOW!

UAB’s ArtPlay hosts online event in virtual classroom engagement on Sept. 8

Due to growing popularity, UAB's ArtPlay will once again host its online event in virtual classroom engagement. On Tuesday, September 8 from 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM, guests can join via Zoom to hear ideas about keeping students engaged on virtual … [Read more...] about UAB’s ArtPlay hosts online event in virtual classroom engagement on Sept. 8

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Lunch and Learn: Houseplants 101 on Wednesday, August 12th

Are you a green thumb wanna-be? Do you know the basics but have some questions? Join Birmingham Botanical Gardens for Lunch and Learn: Houseplants 101 on Wednesday, August 12th. This event will be led by Caitlin Hastings, owner of Botanica, a houseplant store … [Read more...] about Lunch and Learn: Houseplants 101 on Wednesday, August 12th

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Botanical Gardens Lunch and Learn webinar goes virtual

The next Birmingham Botanical Gardens Lunch and Learn webinar goes virtual on Wednesday, July 29th. The popular weekly series was on hiatus while the gardens were closed, but it's back. Tune in from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM to learn about his week's topic, Shade … [Read more...] about Botanical Gardens Lunch and Learn webinar goes virtual

Barber Vintage Motorsports hosts a virtual Restoration Celebration event!

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is hosting a virtual Restoration Celebration event on Wednesday, July 29th! Don't miss this webinar via Zoom from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Hosted by Barber Museum's own restoration technicians Mitch Cobb and Dennis McCarthy, you'll get … [Read more...] about Barber Vintage Motorsports hosts a virtual Restoration Celebration event!

Make New Friends: A FREE Kindergarten Readiness program for girls

Do you know a girl who's heading to kindergarten? Tune in to this FREE, virtual presentation sponsored by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama and help her get ready! Make New Friends is a kindergarten-readiness program that was developed by  The Girl Scouts, … [Read more...] about Make New Friends: A FREE Kindergarten Readiness program for girls

Get a scholarship for the fast-track IT program at Jefferson State

Looking for a new career? Now you can get a scholarship for the fast-track IT program at Jefferson State Community College. Partnering with the National Center for Women and Information Technology, the Center for Workforce Education at Jefferson State will be … [Read more...] about Get a scholarship for the fast-track IT program at Jefferson State

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