By Gwen DeRu
HISTORY! WOMENS HISTORY!
Don’t Miss… Sherri Shepherd and Taj Mahal this weekend!!
JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE SPEAKS AT A.G. GASTON 47th LUNCHEON – The A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club will welcome guests and alumni to the RACE TO THE FINISH in celebration of the 47th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon. Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee is keynote speaker. Mr. Steve Crocker, FOX 6 Anchor will emcee the luncheon which also includes the presentation of the Dr. A.G. Gaston Vision Award. This award recognizes deserving partners who make a significant impact in the lives of children in the Birmingham-Metro community. Let’s support the Race to the Finish Luncheon as we support the young boys and girls of the community. For more call (205) 923-3377. (I will see you there.)
THIRD ANNUAL NATURAL HAIR AND HEALTH EXPO – The Visions Beauty Distribution and others want you to be BOLD, RARE AND NATURAL, March 29, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the BJCC North Exhibition Hall. There will be plenty to learn and make a part of your lifestyle. Call (800) 985-7374 ext. 2 for more.
THIRD ANNUAL GIRLFRIEND GALA – The Literacy Council will present BROADWAY BABES, April 3, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Old Car Heaven. Call (205) 326-1925 for more.
KEVIN W. MOORE NAMED PARK AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR – Kevin W. Moore became the fifth director of the Park and Recreation Board. He has been employed with the City of Birmingham for 19 years. Moore served most recently as director of the Birmingham CrossPlex. Melvin Miller was Director most recently from 1987-2012. For more call (205) 254-2391.
REGIONS TRADITON GOLF – FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION – Regions Tradition announced that Shoal Creek remains host venue through 2015; Greystone to become new venue in 2016 – Regions Financial Corporation and the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour announced today that the Regions Tradition, a major championship on the Champions Tour, will remain in Birmingham through 2018. “Over the years, the Regions Tradition has been much more than a world-class golfing event. It’s also been a source of community pride, supported numerous charities and generated millions in economic impact,” said Grayson Hall, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Regions Financial Corporation. “Regions is pleased to partner with the Champions Tour and keep this major championship in the Birmingham area for years to come.” The tournament, which began in 1989 in Arizona and first came to Alabama in 2011, was originally intended to be played at Shoal Creek for just one year. Following a successful tournament in 2011, the club agreed to host for two more years. After recent negotiations, Shoal Creek will again host this year, on May 14-18 when David Frost will attempt to defend his title, as well as in 2015. The Regions Tradition will then relocate just a few miles away to Greystone Golf & Country Club for 2016, ’17 and ’18.’
CHECK OUT…JOSE CARR with JAZZ WORKSHOP on Wednesday, March 26. MUSICIANS ARE WELCOME! You will enjoy them at One of the Top Ten Spots in America for Jazz – Ona’s Music Room.
Here are a few things going on this weekend and soon. (Look around for other things that you may want to enjoy and share with the others. See you around. Say Hi!)
LAUGHTER at the STARDOME COMEDY CLUB with this weekend.
THIS WEEKEND….Don’t Miss… Sherri Shepherd… an American comedian, actress, and television personality. She is one of five co-hosts on the ABC daytime talkshow The View, currently hosts the Newlywed Game, and had a recurring role as Angie Jordan on the NBC series 30 Rock. As an actress, she has starred in the sitcom Less than Perfect and her own sitcom Sherri on Lifetime. Shepherd previously had a recurring role on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond as police Sgt. Judy Potterbrother, the partner of officer Robert Barone. Call (205) 444-0008 for more. Tell them Gwen sent you. See you there.
FOR LAUGHTER…… The STARDOME COMEDY CLUB…BOBBY SLAYTON (March 28-29), JON REEP (April 4-5), ERIK GRIFFIN (April 10-13), JUNIOR (April 18-19). ARNEZ J (April 25-27), SINBAD (May 2-4), JAMES GREGORY (May 9-10 and 16-17) and LUENELL (May 23-25) all at the StarDome Comedy Club. See you around.
TODAY….
**PEDRO LOUIS MAYOR TRIO, 8:30 p.m. at Ona’ Music Room. One of the top Ten best Jazz spots in the country. Call (205) 320-7006 for more. Tell them Gwen sent you.
**NICOLE ATKINS.ARC. IRIS/ DAVEY HORNE at the Nick, 2514 10th Avenue South. Call (205) 252-3831 for more.
FRIDAY…
**LADY AND THE HAULERS, 6 p.m. at the BEER ON THE BACK PORCH SERIES, at the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve. Call (205) 833-8264 for more.
RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PARK PRESENTS BEER ON THE BACK PORCH SERIES – The Series kicks off Friday, 6 p.m. featuring local bands you may or may not have heard. There will be Idlewild Adventure rock climbing wall, a good old fashioned southern fish fry and ice cold beer. From Back Forty Beer Company from Gadsden. There will food, music and fun for all ages. It is a family affair. (Look for more, right here, for the next event.)
**KELLEY ONEAL with KAYOBAND, 9:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**MISS SHEVAUGH & YUMA WRAY/ MOTEL ICE MACHINE/ ROBERT JON & THE WRECk/ with WHY SO WHITE at The Nick.
SATURDAY…
**TAJ MAHAL at the Alys Stephens Center,
**ON PURPOSE with DWIGHT HOUSTON, 9:30 p.m. at Ona’ Music room.
**PLAGUE OF PILGRIMS at The Nick.
**GRAND OPENING OF OMNY BAR AND LOUNGE – Check out the new lounge at 1575 Bessemer Road in Five Points West.
ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!
COMING….SOON….
Don’t miss…
April 6 – WORD UP 2014 – TOP TEEN POETS COMPETE – Students from high school in Jefferson County will compete in a poetry slam on Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Birmingham Public Library’s Arrington Auditorium. Free event. Call (205) 225-3670.
APRIL 22- 26 – FASHION WEEK – Birmingham Fashion Week 2014 Runway shows start with local, regional and nationally recognized designers showcasing their latest fashions and hottest trends. (Look for more right here.)
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT FOR FEBRUARY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU JACKIE DAVISON…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.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com)
