Submit events to Carla Jean Whitley at (205)241-8119 at least eight weeks in advance of the issue in which the event should appear.
Check out the BMAG Buzz below to get a detailed look at what's going on around Birmingham this weekend. For a complete listing of events for this month, look for a copy of Birmingham magazine at one of these locations.
BMAG Buzz: August 18 - 22
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Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO 2010(Aug. 24-26)Green Building Focus will bring thought leaders from global markets to join leading U.S. experts on the topic of sustainable development in order to educate regional built environment professionals, as well as government offi cials and interested investors, on the latest international trends, techniques, technologies and materials in green building. Birmingham- Jeff erson Civic Complex. greenbuildingfocus.com American diabetes association runs to the market for diabetes awareness
(August 28, 7 a.m. - noon) American Diabetes Association is partnering with Pepper Place Farmer's Market on Saturday morning to bring together fresh, healthy, local foods and diabetes awareness, which will include free comprehensive health screenings for attendees. Pepper Place. Babypalooza(Aug. 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Babypalooza is a free expo for new, expectant, and hopeful parents and grand parents. Babypalooza provides a high-energy, family-friendly space for parents to discover the plethora of resources available to them in our community. The expo features exhibitors from area hospitals, kids clothing and shoe stores, kids furniture stores, photographers, maternity services, infant classes, etc. Metropolitan Church of God Event Center. babypaloozatour.com The American Cancer Society 30th Annual Hope Gala(Aug. 28, 6 p.m.) The 30th Annual Hope Gala is honoring Joe Lee Griffin and celebtating the 10th anniversary of the American Cancer Society. 6 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction, 7:45 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction with Auctioneer Jack Granger. Dancing to Follow with Chevy 6. Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge. Vestavia Country Club. hopegalabirmingham.org The Vulcan Performers(Aug. 28, 6 – 10 p.m.) Join the Vulcan Performers for their 14th professional event and third anniversary at Embassy Suites in Hoover across from the Galleria. The Vulcan Performers feature local professionals ages 18-30 in styles such as hip hop, ballet, jazz, ballroom, breakdance, and more! All of the dancers are either college students or recent college graduates working non-dance careers. Embassy Suites in Hoover. www.bhamdance.com Fairy Tale Ball(Aug. 28, 6 - 9 p.m.) Dust off your glass slippers for the Fourth Annual Fairy Tale Ball. Mix and mingle with a dazzling array of fairy tale characters, magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers and more for this one of a kind, black-tie gala. A family friendy event, bring the children or come on your own. Hosted by the Junior Board of Childcare Resources. Birmingham Sheraton Ballroom. $70; $150 family of four. (205) 252-1991. Birmingham Kitchen Table
(August 31, 6 - 8 p.m.) "The Power of Relationships" - Join Birmingham Kitchen Table for a casual dinner with people representing a diverse cross-section of our community. While you share a meal, the group will also
share our concerns for ourselves, our neighborhoods and the city of
Birmingham. Through dialogue, we can discover our similarities, a deeper
understanding of each other and ways in which we can make the world a
better place. McWane Science Center Event Center. Free. (205) 212-6408
Bare Hands(Through Aug. 28) "Mastering the Art of Improv": A series of improvisations. Hours: Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. and by appt. 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S. 324-2124. barehandsgallery.com beta pictoris gallery(Through Aug. 28) John Powers sculpture installation. By appointment only. 2411 Second Ave. N. betapictorisgallery.com Birmingham Museum of Art(Through Aug. 29) "Costume, Design and Adornment in African-American Art." (Through Summer) Suspended by Amy Pleasant. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 2000 8th Ave. N. (205) 254-2565. artsbma.org Get A "Triple Play" Deal at Area Attractions in August in Celebration of Rickwood Field's 100th Anniversary(Through Aug. 31) Throughout the month of August, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Vulcan Park and Museum will jointly offer a promotional discount on admission in celebration of Rickwood Field's 100th Anniversary. Guests who visit one of the three attractions during the promotional period will enjoy a discount off selected admission when they present their ticket stubs at any of the other two attractions. These promotional offers are not valid with any other offers or discounts. One discount per ticket stub will be honored at each attraction. The Improvisor Festival
Artists Incorporated(Through Sept. 2) Becky B. Crisswell, Betsy Miree, Bill Palmer, Amy Peterson, Anne Reiser, Les Yarbrough. (Sept. 3-30) New works by Kim Edwards, Barry Ivker, Mary Anne Kohn, Virginia Martin and Lowell Vann. Opening reception: Sept. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 3365 Morgan Dr. 979-8990. artistsincorporated.com
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YPBirmingham's Monthly Mingle
Brown Bag Lunch Documentaries
Birmingham Barons
Birmingham International Centers Spotlights Turkey
Uproar Festival
Winston Groom
ARTWALK
The Literacy Council's Signature Series: Sena Jeter Naslund |
(Through Aug. 31) Part of a series of
concerts throughout the nation, celebrating 30 years of the Improvisor,
the international magazine journal of free improvisation.
Birmingham is the hub for this publication and its festival. See website
for complete schedule. Pepper Place, WorkPlay, Bottletree, Children's Dance
Foundation, Unitarian Universalist Church. (205) 405-6373. 
