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from 4.7.22
Spring into Fun!
The 2022 Vestavia Hills Dogwood Festival activities celebrate all of the incredible things Vestavia Hills has to offer!
There is something for everyone at the Dogwood Festival!
April Events
6: Dogwood Luncheon 7: Mastering Happy Hour 7: Party on the Patio 8: VHHS RISE Day 8: Spring Yard Judging Begins 9: Dogwood Dink Pickleball Tournament 15: Easter Eggstravaganza 16: Battle of the Bands 18: Historical Society Presents: Who Designed Vestavia Hills? 19: Dogwood Prayer Breakfast 21: Dogwood Days Farmer’s Market: Liberty Park 22: Concert Series: Sean Michael Ray 23: Garden Club Yard Sale 23: Wing Ding 24: Heights Hangout
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Mastering Happy Hour
Watch The Masters on a Jumbotron during this free, family-friendly Dogwood Festival event. When: 2-6:30 p.m. Where: Vestavia City Center
Party on the Patio
This Dogwood Festival event will feature food, shopping and music at The Heights Village. When: 3-8:30 p.m. Where: The Heights Village
Fri., April 8
VHHS RISE Day
Enjoy live music by student bands, food, games, and a Luminary Ceremony honoring those who have fought a battle against cancer. When: 4-10 p.m. Where: Vestavia Hills High School
April 8-24
Once the Musical
Journal file photo by Jordan Wald
FUNKY FISH FRY | SAT., APRIL 9
Held every April to celebrate Autism Awareness month, this family-friendly event is hosted by the junior boards of Mitchell’s Place and the Autism Society of Alabama in support of children and adults affected by autism in Birmingham. When: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Avondale Brewing Co. Enjoying last year’s Funky Fish Fry were Hannah Giddings and Cody Nall with Winnie.
From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award, and a Tony Award. When: Showtimes vary Where: Red Mountain Theatre
Sat., April 9
Red Shoe Run Rockin’ 5K
This “Rockin’” 5K directly benefits and impacts guest families served by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. During and after the race, runners will enjoy music and a fun block party. Rock N’ Roll costumes are encouraged! When: 8 a.m. Where: Downtown Birmingham, 1617 3rd Ave S
Cornhole Classic
The 10th annual Bell Center Cornhole Classic is a round-robin tournament that will keep your cornhole skills intact during tailgating off-season. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Proceeds benefit The Bell Center Early Intervention programs. When: 11 a.m. registration, 12 p.m. start Where: Good People Brewing
My Broken Doll
In partnership with the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center, Red Mountain Theatre will host Baleigh Nelson’s Samford University Catalyst Project, with the free one-time showing of My Broken Doll. The onehour play will follow the life of Beatrice Karp during the Holocaust. When: 2:30-4 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus
Hop ’N Shop Homewood
Join the businesses of 18th Street to hunt for coupons, candy and more while you shop for Easter. Keep your eyes and ears open for a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny who will be hopping around downtown. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: The Shops of Downtown Homewood, 18th Street
Pet Easter Photos at Smith’s Variety
Bring your furry friend, kids, or the whole family to Smith’s Variety for a special photo memory with the Easter Bunny, all while helping Alabama animals. Proceeds of the event will benefit The Animal League of Birmingham. When: 12-4 p.m. Where: Smith’s Variety
We Hop To See You This Easter!
Spring Festival Book Sale and Crafts
Stop by during Mt Laurel’s Spring Festival to shop the book sale and craft. All proceeds from the book sale support the library. No registration required. When: 10 am – 3 pm Where: Mt. Laurel Public Library
Sun., April 10
Easter Egg-Sperience
Hop on over to this festive Easter egg hunt where more than 10,000 eggs will be hidden in Henley Park. Four different hunts will be offered, and plush bunny toys will be given to each child that collects 10 eggs. When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: The Birmingham Zoo
Darter Festival
Presented by Southern Environmental Center, Good People Brewing Co, Avondale Brewing Company and Birmingham-Southern College festival includes live music, food and drinks, kids’ activities, and more in support of Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Avondale Burger Company, and Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn will be serving food and treats and this year marks the launch of Good People Brewing Co.’s Darter IPA. When: 12 p.m - 5 p.m. Where: Avondale Brewing
Tues., April 12
All In Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook Schools and Mountain Brook football presents Damon West, keynote speaker, bestselling author and college professor. West will present information and education in three key areas: Alcohol and substance awareness, Mental health and wellness, and Safety and preventable injuries. When: 6 p.m. Where: Mountain Brook High School
Fri., April 15
Easter Eggstravaganza
Visit the baby animal petting zoo, get photos with the Easter Bunny, and find a prize egg at this relaxed egg hunt. This non-competitive hunt is for children 6 and under. When: 11 a.m. Where: Wald Park
Sat., April 16
Bocce Bash
This annual event will allow attendees to get competitive for a great cause. Proceeds from the event will support the Crisis Center’s Michael K. Falligant Scholarship Fund, awarded on an annual basis to individuals who are in an advanced degree program in the helping profession, including counseling, social work, and nursing. When: 11:30 a.m. Where: 3620 8th Ave S Birmingham, On the green
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Sun., April 17 HAPPY EASTER!
Thurs., April 21
Samford Legacy League Scholarship Celebration
Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Liz Callaway will perform a 90-minute concert at Samford Legacy League’s 13th annual Scholarship Celebration. Guests will enjoy a reception, dinner, program and concert. When: 5:30-9 p.m. Where: Covenant Presbyterian Church
Spring Edit
The second-annual Spring Edit will be held at Lane Parke with live music from Pioneer Chicken Stand, signature cocktails, and extended store hours. Wild Honey Flower Truck will be there with free bouquets for the first 25 guests, bunches will also be available for purchase. When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Lane Parke on Rele St.
SAVE THE DATE
April 22 - April 24
..the 2022
MAGIC CITY ART CONNECTION | APRIL 22-24
Don Quiote Alabama Ballet
Don Quixote is a classical ballet about a nobleman obsessed with stories of ancient chivalry. Don Quixote and his trusty servant Sancho Panza battle imaginary enemies in order to rescue Dulcinea, the lady of his dreams. Danced to live music by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. When: Showtimes vary Where: BJCC Concert Hall
Sat., April 23 Mutt Strut
Hand in Paw’s 12th annual dogfriendly 5K and 1 mile fun run. All proceeds benefit Hand in Paw’s animal-assisted therapy programs! Several different award categories, music, local vendors and food trucks. When: Mutt Strut Vendor Village opens at 8 a.m. Races start at 10 a.m. Where: Homewood Central Park
Pink Palace Casino Night
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama hosts the 14th annual Pink Palace Casino night—an elegant evening of food and fun! Vegas-style casino gaming. All proceeds from this event fuel lifesaving breast cancer research across the state When: 7 - 10:30 p.m. Where: Soireé Event Gallery
The 39th year of the festival will spotlight 150 juried, fine artists from the region and around the country alongside the 25th Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham, Imagination Festival art workshops for kids, special exhibitions, new entertainment district at the Sloss Visitor’s Center featuring live music and dance performances on stage plus festival cafe food trucks and vendors. When: Fri.,12 p.m – 6 pm; Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 50% EVENT.. Where: Sloss Furnaces .entire month of APRIL. .by appointment 205.930.9394. Sun., April 24
Heights Hangout
Enjoy live music from Big City Rhythm and Telluride, kids zone, pop-up shops, sponsor booths and more. Tickets are $10 at the gate; proceeds benefit the ongoing Beautification of Cahaba Heights through the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association. When: 2 - 7 p.m. Where: Heights Village SEND ABOUT TOWN INFO TO: EDITORIAL@OTMJ.COM
2022 Featured Artist, Chloe York
The Way of the Cross
Church Leaders and Congregants Will March in Procession in Homewood
The annual Homewood Way of the Cross communal procession will begin at 2 p.m. April 15 in recognition of Good Friday.
Each year, participants march from Homewood Central Park amphitheater to Edgewood Presbyterian Church, following a path that will lead the group down Oxmoor Road.
Attendees will make stops along the way, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Trinity United Methodist Church and Dawson Memorial Baptist Church before concluding the march.
Various Homewood church leaders will be involved, and the public is invited to take part in the ceremony, which remembers the last hours of Jesus.
Off Shoots Garden Club Hosts Overton Park Easter Egg Hunt
On April 9, OffShoots Garden Club will hide more than 5,000 eggs and a golden prize in Overton Park for an Easter Egg Hunt.
During this free family-friendly event, children ages preschool to 10 are invited to hunt for eggs and search for the golden prize.
The event also offers face painting, balloon art, Doodle’s Italian ice food truck, a professional photographer and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
For almost four decades, Off-Shoots Garden Club has been an integral part of the Brookwood Forest community in Mountain Brook. Each year, the club hosts the annual egg hunt to bring the neighborhood together.
Children ages preschool to 10 are invited to hunt for eggs and search for the golden prize.
YARD SALES!
May 12–15, 2022
Attalla, Reece City & Keener, Alabama are the heart of the 502 miles of yard sales along US 11 from Merdian, MS to Bristol, VA
256-538-3154 for vendor space
August 4-7, 2022
Slather on the sunscreen, empty out the trunk of your car, fill up the gas tank, and get ready to head up to Noccalula Falls Park to experience the “World’s Longest Yard Sale!” The Sale starts at Noccalula Falls Park, where hundreds of vendors set up throughout the front of the Park and extends 690 miles to Hudson, Michigan.
888-565-0411 STARTS AT NOCCALULA FALLS PARK
