Gardening is a wonderful way to explore our connections with nature. This summer, free horticulture "short courses" will be offered at Avondale Library. The first class is scheduled for Monday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m.
The gardening course will cover how and what to plant; animals, insects, and diseases that can cause problems; vegetable and container gardens; turf grass; termites; care of trees and shrubs; and much more.
These classes are sponsored by the Jefferson County Library Cooperative and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Sign up by email at cwcamp@bham.lib.al.us, or by calling 205-226-4000.
For more information, see http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2008_06_01_archive.html
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Summer Block Party this Sunday!
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Starbucks @ 700 Montgomery Hwy at City Center (Vestavia)
Here's another great way to celebrate Midsummer: George and the G-men are headlining a free summer block party on the patio at the Vestavia City Center Starbucks.
You may remember George and the G-men as the band that rocked the original Magick City Witches' Ball. For a sample of their music, check out their myspace page at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=113044308
There will be free food, drinks & music. Families and leashed pets welcome.
Call 205-978-2892 for more information.
Starbucks @ 700 Montgomery Hwy at City Center (Vestavia)
Here's another great way to celebrate Midsummer: George and the G-men are headlining a free summer block party on the patio at the Vestavia City Center Starbucks.
You may remember George and the G-men as the band that rocked the original Magick City Witches' Ball. For a sample of their music, check out their myspace page at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=113044308
There will be free food, drinks & music. Families and leashed pets welcome.
Call 205-978-2892 for more information.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
the ECRM website has a new permanant home
Sorry about the temporary cancellation, but the website has a new
permanant home:
http://www.freewebs.com/eclecticcoven/
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permanant home:
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Summer Solstice Concert
Sunday, June 22nd, 3 p.m.
Steiner Auditorium, Birmingham Museum of Art
The Red Mountain Chamber Players will present a concert of works for smaller ensembles. Two early works for solo instruments and continuo will open the program─ one by Johann Pepusch and another by George Fredric Handel. The second half of the event will consist of a Sextet by Beethoven for 2 violins, viola, cello and 2 horns.
Free and open to the public.
Visit www.rmco.org for more information.
Steiner Auditorium, Birmingham Museum of Art
The Red Mountain Chamber Players will present a concert of works for smaller ensembles. Two early works for solo instruments and continuo will open the program─ one by Johann Pepusch and another by George Fredric Handel. The second half of the event will consist of a Sextet by Beethoven for 2 violins, viola, cello and 2 horns.
Free and open to the public.
Visit www.rmco.org for more information.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Film at Birmingham Museum of Art
In conjunction with the exhibition Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual in Amazonia, The Birmingham Museum of Art is offering a tour and film presentation this Sunday, June 8th.
2pm, Main Lobby: Topic Tour Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual in Amazonia
2:30pm, Steiner Auditorium Film: The Burning Season, 1994, 123 minutes
Raul Julia won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild award for his portrayal of Brazilian rubber tapper Chico Mendes. The film is based on the true story of Mendes, who led his people in protest against government and developers who razed the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. Also starring Edward James Olmos.
Vanishing Worlds and its companion exhibition Children, Let’s Protect Our Forests will be on display through July 27th. For more information, see the website at http://www.artsbma.org/exhibitions/vanishing-worlds
2pm, Main Lobby: Topic Tour Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual in Amazonia
2:30pm, Steiner Auditorium Film: The Burning Season, 1994, 123 minutes
Raul Julia won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild award for his portrayal of Brazilian rubber tapper Chico Mendes. The film is based on the true story of Mendes, who led his people in protest against government and developers who razed the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. Also starring Edward James Olmos.
Vanishing Worlds and its companion exhibition Children, Let’s Protect Our Forests will be on display through July 27th. For more information, see the website at http://www.artsbma.org/exhibitions/vanishing-worlds
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Stones, Gems and Jewelry!
The 35th Annual Tannehill Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show is scheduled for this weekend, June 7th-8th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission to the park is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.
For more information, see the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society's website at
http://www.lapidaryclub.com/pages/show.htm
For more information, see the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society's website at
http://www.lapidaryclub.com/pages/show.htm
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