By Gwen DeRu
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! TO ALL OF YOU….
….FROM ALL OF US!!!
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!!
Birmingham’s Own MAD SKILLZ 10th ANNIVERSARY at WorkPlay on December 22!! (Look for more, soon.)
BIZ GROWTH WORKSHOPS – There are several more workshops bringing useful topics and tools to business owners to help them grow their business more successfully. WOODLAWN (November 26) – One Page Strategic Plan, 11:30 a.m., at the Social Venture, 5529 First Avenue, South. WEST END (December 5) – Best Uses for Social Media/Public Relations, 11:30 a.m. at the Birmingham Public Library West End, 1348 Tuscaloosa Avenue, S.W. ENSLEY (December 12) – Making a One-Page Strategic Plan for 2014, 11:30 a.m., at the Ensley Business Resource Center, 425 19th Street.
VOLUNTEER HELP REQUESTED! – Thanksgiving Day the Firehouse Shelter is asking for volunteers. There are two and three hour shifts until 9 p.m. Shifts begin at 7 a.m. Make plans to serve by emailing kwallace@firehouseshelter.com for details.
MUNCHY’S ANNUAL APPRECIATION DAY & OLD SCHOOL CRUISE-IN/CAR SHOW – Munchy Pettway, owner of Munchy’s Classic Cars, Ron Talley with the Car Show and Cruise-in Director will host the Munchy’s Annual Appreciation Day & Cruise-in/Car Show, next Saturday, 10 a.m. until at Munchy’s Classic Cars 3119 Jefferson Ave. S.W. Birmingham, Al 35211. Munchy’s Classic Cars is a custom and general auto shop. Each year for the last 10 years Munchy’s Classic Cars has given an annual Munchy’s Annual Appreciation Day for his customers, the community (Powderly/Wenonah area), and his antique and custom car friends. Antique and Custom cars are expected from Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Indiana and Alabama (Birmingham and several other cities). Those who wish to cruise their Antique or Classic car to the celebration may join the lineup at the KRISPY KREAM DONUT SHOP in Midfield on Bessemer Super Highway and across from Western Hills Mall. You are asked to arrive at Krispy Kream Donuts (Western Hills Mall) by 8 a.m., Saturday. The Cruise to Munchy’s will leave at 9:30 a.m. Food and Drinks will be provided as well as large screen TVs with the ALABAMA vs. AUBURN game!!! For more call (205) 923-5040.
NATURE LOVERS STROLL! Call and plan to walk with the Southeastern Outings Easy Walk, Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Vulcan Trail, inside the Birmingham city limits. Enjoy an easy walk in the woodlands overlooking Birmingham on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The trail is level, as it is on an old mining railroad right of way just below the crest of Red Mountain. This walk is an ideal activity for those Thanksgiving guests who have been in your house for several days and with whom you are looking for something to do to get them out of the house. Depart promptly at 2 p.m. from the very small parking lot on the west side of 20th Street South, right where 20th Street South crosses the crest of Red Mountain. This lot is immediately below the Vulcan Statue. If that lot is full, which it probably will be, please park in the lots beside and behind the office building on 20th Street South on the Homewood side of the crest of Red Mountain (left side of 20th Street South as you cross the mountain and head down towards Homewood) about one block from the crest of the mountain. You can then easily walk the short distance from that lot back to the meeting place in about 3 minutes. Please DO NOT drive into Vulcan Park where you would normally park to visit the statue and Vulcan Park. The walk is from the small parking lot on 20th Street South to Green Springs Highway and back. Total distance is about 4 miles. Rated easy. After the walk is completed, there will be an optional dinner at Jim ‘N Nick’s 11th Avenue Grill at Five Points South. Well-behaved, carefully supervised children, ages 7 and older, able to walk four miles are welcome. Share an adventure. Bring a friend or friends. Contact Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or (205) 631-4680 for more.
HALO RADIO – Put your Halo on! If you have not heard, Halo Radio is the new ‘on the scene’ way to get information. Go to www.HaloRadio.us from any device including android phones. For more call (205) 530-0314. Check It Out!
HERE ARE A FEW MORE THINGS GOING ON…
THIS WEEKEND….
**LIL DUVALL at the STARDOME COMEDY CLUB. For more, call (205) 444-0008.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!!!
FRIDAY…
**FRIDAY AFTER WORK, 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. at 25 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 26 in Homewood. Call (205) 572-1295 for more.
**THE RED & BLACK BALL at the Jazz Underground.
**ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, 5 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
**STEVE MCCULLOUGH, 10 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**AFTER MIDNIGHT OLD SCHOOL AFTER PARTY, 11:59 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
SATURDAY….
Don’t Miss the…
**THE BEST IN RECORDED MUSIC, 10 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**AFTER MIDNIGHT OLD SCHOOL AFTER PARTY, 11:59 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
SUNDAY….
**PHASE II BAND AND SHOW, 9 p.m. at Tide & Tiger Lounge 409 Graymont Avenue (across from Legion Field.) For more, call (205) 229-4829 or 502-3880.
**SALSA SUNDAYS, 8 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
MONDAY….
**NAPPY NIGHT – Music at Boujee Lounge, every Monday at 204 Avenue U in Pratt City, 8 p.m. with good jerk food, vendors and music. See you there on Mondays!
WEDNESDAY…
**MARTINI WEDNESDAY/BEST IN RECORDED MUSIC at Ona’s Music Room.
SAVE THE DATE…
DECEMBER 5 – TOYS FOR TOTS DONATIONS, 6 p.m. at the Red Zone Sports Bar and Grill. FREE Admission with a toy donation. Call (205) 983-7522 for more. See you there!
DECEMBER 5 – 22 – ‘TIS THE SEASON featuring a cast of Birmingham Favorites, along with the RMTC Youth Programs including well-known holiday hits in this cheerful celebration that is sure to spread humor and joy. Times: Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sunday 2 p.m. Call (205) 324-2424 for more.
FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES with MOSE STOVALL 9 p.m. at the Crescendo. Call (205) 862-4723 for more.DECEMBER 7 – A NIGHT WITH LITTIA – Enjoy an evening of original art, delicacies and more, 6 p.m. at J Simpkins Gallery. Call (205) 572-1295 for more.
DECEMBER 7 – TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY NINA SIMONE, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., at the Jazz Underground. Call for more.
DECEMBER 10 – FINANCIAL CLASS AT BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, Noon, that will address ‘How to Pay for College.’ Call (205) 226-3690 for more.
DECEMBER 11 – MICHAEL FRANTI, at the Iron City, 8 p.m. with Special Guests.
DECEMBER 12 – SRMSDC ANNUAL HOLIDAY RECEPTION, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Discovery Alabama, 4500 Katie’s Way in Bessemer. Members can call the office for more details.
DECEMBER 15 – TAKE 6 – TAKE 6’s holiday show “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is Sunday, 7 p.m. at the UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. Call (205) 975-2787 for more. Take 6 is the most Grammy-nominated vocal group in history. Its unique sound features six refined voices united in crystal-clear devotional harmony, against syncopated rhythms, ornate arrangements and funky grooves that meld into a brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop flavor.
DECEMBER 19 – HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 7:30 p.m., at Samford University.
DECEMBER 22 – MAD SKILLZ 10th ANNIVERSARY at WorkPlay. (Look for more, soon.)
DECEMBER 23 – GIFTS FOR CHILDREN – YANA’S CHRISTMAS PRAYER WITH REFUGE IN TROUBLE TIMES – Yana’s Christmas prayer was not for herself when her parents asked: “What Do You Want for Christmas?” Yana’s reply was to give her gifts to all the children who have lost their parents. This became Yana’s Christmas Prayer with RITT. This event is about giving children gifts that have lost parents to homicide. Please, help and give a gift for the children. Call (205) 240-9910 for more.
IN 2014 -FEBRUARY 14 – AN EVENING OF LOVE WITH KEM, 8 p.m., at the BJCC Concert Hall with Special Guests TONY TERRY AND CALVIN RICHARDSON.
MARCH 8 – UNCF MASKED BALL at the Sheraton Hotel, Grand Ballroom in downtown Birmingham presented by the Central Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation. Make your reservations now.
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU …AND TO ALL CELEBRATING!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU BIRTHDAY BALLERS…MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!! ENJOY!!
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time.
(People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send comments to my emails: thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes
