By Gwen DeRu
HISTORY! WOMEN HISTORY!
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!!
Let’s Celebrate the Women in the World!
FIRST…HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLIE C. WILLIAMS!!!
BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL CENTER HONORS WOMEN – The BIC’s Annual International Women’s Day event will be held May 22 at The Club, 6 – 9 p.m. The event will feature dinner and entertainment while honoring women from the community and around the world. Each year the BIC presents a Woman of Consequence award to an international woman and this year the BIC is pleased to announce its honoree as Colombian, Adriana Galue. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Adriana Galue started working with web startups following a career in Neuroscience. As a part of this event, the general public may nominate Motivating Women that reflect diversity, culture, and achievements. These women inspire and motivate others to live successfully and significantly by making differences, large and small, every day. The public can complete the nomination form on the BIC website.
SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP – Today, HOPE Coalition America, the emergency preparedness and assistance division of Operation HOPE, is hosting a free workshop, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium, Conference Room, focused on disaster preparedness for small business owners, elected officials, community leaders, and individuals. LaTanya Millhouse is presenting a Small Business And Recovery Summit to assist small business owners with a Sustainability Plan to increase their chances of staying in business, expand their business, as well as potential new business owners who are looking for resources to get started. Ms. Millhouse wants to empower, encourage and motive small business owners to be prepared for any disaster, ready for economic and ready to build our community.
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE WORKSHOPS – Free workshops that explain the Affordable Healthcare Act will be held at various Birmingham Public Library locations in March. Those eligible to enroll may do so, for free. Open enrollment will end March 31. Those without health insurance may incur a tax penalty when filing taxes in 2014, which is why officials encourage the public to attend the sessions to learn more about the law. The sessions will be held on: Monday, March 17, 10 a.m., North Birmingham Library, 2501 31st Avenue North, Wednesday, March 19, 9 a.m., Pratt City Library, 508 Dugan Avenue. For more information about the law, please visit www.healthcare.gov. To contact a Birmingham Healthcare outreach specialist, call (205) 439-7217. Coverage providers in Alabama are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Humana insurance.
SUMMER ART CAMP: ALL ABOUT AFRICA AND JAPANAMANIA! – Camps are available through the summer for grades K5 – 12 that gives campers immediate access to the collection of artworks from around the world at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Each camper will experiment with new artistic techniques and materials, while making connections between cultures. (Call the Museum for more.)
JOYCE E. BROOKS ‘RELEASE OF THE INNER ARTIST’ EXHIBITION – The artist Joyce E. Brooks will have an exhibition at the Birmingham Public Library through March 29th on the First Floor. Check it out. Call (205) 529-6471 for more.
THIS WEEKEND….
LAUGHTER AT THE STARDOME is always a good thing to do. Check out QUINN DAHLE through this Sunday. Then… SHERRI SHEPHERD, next Friday and Saturday. Tell Bruce that Gwen sent you.
TODAY…
**UNWIND WITH VULCAN AND 2014 COLLECTORS – Join the fun after-hours and unwind with Vulcan. Explore the museum, mingle with friends, and enjoy cocktails and refreshments as the sunsets over Birmingham. At 6 p.m. there is a unique program exploring the people, places and events that have shaped our dynamic city. Special Guest: 15-year old “picker” Henry Kilpatrick of Magic City Finds, who The New York Times recently profiled. You are invited to bring your own Vulcan, Birmingham or Alabama items to share.
FRIDAY…
**FRIDAY AFTER WORK, 5-9 p.m. at 25 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 26. TREAT YOURSELF. Get your groove on with great food, music and things to do after a long week of work. This week Cornish Hen over dirty rice, served with mixed vegetables and dessert. Call (205) 572-1296 for more. I will see you there.
SATURDAY…
**HOLI FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with family fun filled art activities at the Birmingham Museum of Art. FREE!
**EIGHTH ANNUAL FITNESS N MOTION 5K RUN/ WALK & HEALTH FAIR, 8- 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel. Register at www.fitnessnmotion.org.
SUNDAY…
**21st ANNUAL YOUTH ART MONTH at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Celebrate the creativity and talent of our state’s youth. FREE.
SUNDAY GOSPEL BRUNCH, 12-4 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium. The Birmingham Sunday Gospel Brunch is the place to go to enjoy live gospel music with a full soul food buffet! The monthly event will be held on the third Sunday of each month, starting March 16. Guests are welcome anytime during the show and the headliner performs at 1:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy local gospel talent while feasting on your favorite southern entrees like made to order omelets, mimosas, and chicken and waffles.! For more information, visit bhamsundaygospelbrunch.eventbrite.com.
**THIRD ANNUAL NATURAL HAIR PRESS RELEASE PARTY, 6-8 p.m. at WorkPlay with music by Brooke Alford – Artist of the Month.
COMING…SOON….
MARCH 22 – CELEBRATE WITH THE OMEGA PSI PHI – The Mighty 12 Sons of Eta Epsilon with have a Spring Groove, 9 p.m. at the Seven Lounge, 7070 Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield. Call (205) 788-5084 for more.
MARCH 23 – PASQUALE’S 63rd BIRTHDAY BASH – Celebrate Pasquale’s Birthday at the Diamond Club, 6 p.m. Call (205) 249-3628 for more.
MARCH 28 – AILEY II – THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE. (Look for more in the Birmingham Times.)
MARCH 29 – THIRD NATURAL HAIR & HEALTH EXPO 2014 – Join the Bold, Rare and Natural at the Expo, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the BJCC North Exhibition Hall with Charrcah Jackson, Lamman Rucker, Sheldon Fleming and Deborah Summerville, Mahogany Curls, and Deshonica Kerric with music by Brooke Alford.
MARCH 31 – SPECIAL EXHIBITION BASEBALL GAME – Miles College Plays the Barons in Exhibition Game – Birmingham Barons will play the Miles College Baseball Team in an special exhibition game at Regions Field on Monday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Dr. George T. French, Jr., President of Miles College will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch. This exhibition game has taken place in the past. However, this game is due in part to the growth and expansion of Miles College. “The growth”, says President French “is aimed at providing additional opportunities for Miles College students and strengthening Fairfield, Birmingham and surrounding communities.” All seats are general admission and open to the public. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any member of the Miles College Baseball Team or the Business Office. Regions Field is located at 1400 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL. For more information call 205-929-1473.
APRIL 2-3 – MAYOR’S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC – The Third Annual City of Birmingham Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic featuring PGA Professional JERRY PATE at Highland Park Golf Course. (Look for more in the Birmingham Times.)
APRIL 13 – LIL BOOSIE with the ‘Touch Down to Cause Hell Tour,’ 8 p.m. at the BJCC Arena.
MAY 10 – DANCE THE DREAM BIRMINGHAM (Look for more.)
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT FOR MARCH! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO COLLIE C. WILLIAMS and ALL WOMEN 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.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com)
