Thursday, May 10, 2007

SUMMER MUSTS!


So perhaps those summer days when your to do list went something like this:
1. Go to pool
2. Call Suzie
3. Go to movies with friends
4. Hope to see 'you know who' xoxoxox
are long gone. Unfortunately (or fortunately rather) the biggest thing we have to worry about now is not "What if he wants to french?" (In this sentence "french" is used as a verb as in French kissing.) But alas, there is still the season of summer -the warm sun, the smell of rain after a summer shower, lightning bugs, hydrangeas in bloom. Even though we may not have the summer off there is no doubt that special feeling of childhood and carefree days overwhelms our senses. So enjoy every second of it and make the most of your summer (vacation or no vacation). Here are some fun to dos right here in your city:

Pepper Place Market
Beginning May 12 and going throughout the summer The Pepper Place Saturday Market kicks off its eighth year of operation. The 2007 Farmers' Market will close off 2nd Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets to accommodate many more local farmers, artisians, and producers. Some new products include hand carved wooden fruit trays, wind chimes, hand blown glass, hot sauces, pottery, homemade fudge, peanut brittle and ice cream. This year the market will host a variety of special events, including the 1st Annual Alabama Wine Festival - May 19th. http://www.pepperplacemarket.com/

Learn to Canoe and Kayak with the Birmingham Canoe Club
Beginning May 30 classes are offered in both whitewater canoe and kayaking. Classes start at $89 and up. Visit http://www.birminghamcanoeclub.com/ for registration information.

Compass Bank Sounds for Summer
Beginning May 25 Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for classics under the stars! Don't miss your opportunity to spend the evening relaxing in Caldwell Park with the ASO in our Compass Bank Sounds for Summer series. Concerts are held on Friday evenings throughout the summer in Caldwell Park located at 26th St. South and Highland Avenue. Gates open at 6 p.m., concerts begin at 8. Beverages available include soft drinks, beer and wine. Box dinners are available from Chappy's Deli for $8 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Student tickets are available for $10. Tables of eight may be reserved and include one drink voucher per person. http://www.alabamasymphony.org/

Butterfly Encounter Now Open!
Through September 2 Walk among emperors, monarchs, admirals, painted ladies, variegated fritillaries, zebra longwings and tiger swallowtails. Watch butterflies emerge from chrysalises, wings unfolding for the first time. The 3,000-square-foot botanical exhibit, sponsored by First American Bank, features hundreds of butterflies of more than 20 species, all native to Alabama. http://www.birminghamzoo.com/

Take a Dance Class
Flexible times and days are offered for adult ballet and pilates classes at the Alabama Ballet School. Have fun and get fit at Alabama Ballet so you can keep in shape for bathing-suit season!!
Ballet
Beginner/Intermediate
Mon 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Wed 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced
Tue/Thurs 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Tue 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Sat 10:30 – 12 noon
Pilates
Tue/Thurs 5:30-6:30 p.m.
$13 per class or $130 for a 10-class card – Try your First class for free!
Call 205-322-1874 or visit http://www.alabamaballet.org/ for more information on our summer class offerings.

Ross Bridge Farmers' Market and Movies on the Green
Enjoy Ross Bridge's Farmers' market every other Saturday beginning June 2 and also their Movies on the Green the 2nd Friday of each month. http://www.rossbridge.com/

Friday Night Flicks in Homewood
June 1 - Happy Feet, June 8 - Superman Returns, June 15 - Curious George, June 22 - Over the Hedge, June 29 - Night at the Museum, July 6 - Barnyard, July 13 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, July 20 - Flushed Away, July 27 - Wizard of Oz, August 3 - Charlotte’s Web, August 10 - RV www.homewoodal.net/parkInfo

Mudbugs and Music
Saturday, June 9 from 2 - 8 pm Arthritis Foundation Associate Board "Mudbugs & Music" Crawfish Boil Open Door Cafe in Crestline Park $20 - Includes unlimited free crawfish, soft drinks, souvenir cup, live music, access to Silent Auction and more! Kids 12 and under admit free. Live music by The Electric Mudd, Cleve Eaton and the Alabama Allstars, and Todd Simpson and Mojo Child.

City Stages
June 15, 16, 17 - 19th Annual City Stages featuring acts from Ludacris to Bluegrass, also don't miss your chance to attend the Soundstage Party June 14 on the Coca Cola stage - one of Birmingham's most fun parties. http://www.citystages.org/

Art on the Rocks
Kicks off Friday, June 22 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. To reserve your tickets for this most fun affair and see the complete summer calendar visit www.artsbma.org/artrocks07

Young, Hot Birmingham
Thursday, June 28 - YP's party of the year Young, Hot Birmingham at The Wine Loft. Join in the fun and nominate your picks for Young King and Young Queen of Birmingham by visiting http://www.ypbirmingham.com/, winners will be chosen that night!

The White Stripes
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 8:00 PM - The White Stripes at Sloss Furnace a not to be missed opportunity to see the most incredible band from our generation. http://www.ticketmaster.com/

Have more suggestions of what to do this summer?

2 comments:

Unknown said...

EXCITED TO GO TO ART ON THE ROCKS! I have heard so much about it.

jennifer said...

The White Stripes are coming - that is awesome!