By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OF THE MOTHERS…
…FROM ALL OF US!!!!!!
THURSDAY, MAY 7
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Jones And Pastor Edward E. Rodgers, Sr., 6 p.m. at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (Hillman Staton 4817 Jefferson Avenue S.W. Call 205-925-2134 for more.
**IRONDALE MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST, 6:30 a.m. Doors Open and Program starts at 7:45 a.m. at the Church of the Highlands. Hosted by Mayor James D. Stewart with DR. HENRY PANION, III, Grammy Award Winning Composer, Conductor and Educator as Guest Speaker.
**ROSE’ IN THE ROSES, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens with wine sponsor FINCH FINE WINES while celebrating the Gardens’ roses for this festive fundraiser sponsored by Shoal Creek Properties and Friends Junior Board. Register.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.
**SING ANYTHING: 80s KARAOKE with TRISTEN KLAVENGA at Saturn.
**YACHT ROCK REVUE – PRIMETIME – by CANN at Avondale Brewing Co.
**ARCHITECTS at Iron City.
**THE LOW LIFE’S at The Nick.
**RnB POETICALLY LIT, 5-7 p.m. at Lit on 8th, 518 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. with HUNCHO ZAVY, KD MCQWEEN, CAROL HOOD, DKMODE, BRIANNE SHARDAW and hosted by HEMP THE ARTIST. Every Thursday.
**3rd THURSDAY at the Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.
**FILMMAKER NETWORKING NIGHTS, 5 p.m. at 1821 2nd Avenue North
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS, 7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.
**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.
**KARAOKE, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and music with Chef Dwayne “BIG DADDY” Thompson.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN BILL BELLAMY at the StarDome Comedy
**HOUSE OF HEAVY at Saturn.
**SUNDROP + FRIENDS at The Nick.
**THE LACS & GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS at Iron City.
**FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 5 p.m. at Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar at 4010 Avenue I with food by 1918 Catering Food Truck. Happy Hour at 5 p.m. Call 205-213-9097 for more.
**GOOD MUSIC WITH GOOD PEOPLE BREWING at Dave’s, 6 p.m. at Dave’s Pub.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN BILL BELLAMY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**BLACK MARBLE with SERIOUSLY C. SONNER at Saturn.
**FURY IN FEW at The Nick.
**MULTI ULTRA at The Nick.
**THE STEPPERS with FURY IN FEW at the Nick.
**TOADIES – THE DINNER TOUR at Iron City.
**LORNA SHORE at Avondale.
**ALABAMA BALLET is hosting UNBOUND: SERENADE + CARMINA BURANA performed live with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the Alabama Symphony Chorus and vocal soloists conducted by Guest Conductor MING LUKE. This collaboration is Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Call Box Office – 205-322-4300. For more.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!
**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights with our own favorite son radio personality D.J. CHRIS COLEMAN. Check it out for Sunday Brunch with food by 1918 Catering, music and more!! For more, call 205-213-9097. 1918 Catering is the best food for lunch, dinner or your special event. (Take my word.)
**JOSE CARR performing at JAZZ IN THE GARDEN SUNDAYS, Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5-8 p.m. at Denim on 7th, 2808 7th Avenue Suite105.
**EASE BACK 4th SUNDAYS, 5 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**2ND SUNDAY FREE SHOW with ZACH AUSTIN at The Nick.
**4th SUNDAY FREE SHOW with our favorite TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.
**MOTION SUNDAYS at Platinum, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. with DJ CUZZO X DJ A1 Controlling the Vibes.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN BILL BELLAMY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**STEADY ROTATION with OXMOOR at The Nick.
MONDAY, MAY 11
**WEEK DAYS – IRONDALE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER has activities starting at 8 a.m. with a Hot Lunch served for Seniors Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 205-951-1418 for details about the FREE program.
**MONDAYS – THURSDAYS – CFJS CARES RESPITE PROGRAM, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.
**MONDAYS – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 10-11:30 a.m. at CJFS Conference Room. Open to survivors who have experienced loss within the past 2 years. Call 205-278-7101 to sign up.
**MONDAYS – ENVISION RADIO, 1 p.m. ‘Where Praise Meets Talk’ with a Special Guest each Monday. For more: www.envision-radio.com.
**MONDAYS – DEMENTIA CAREGIVER VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m. and/or
Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.
**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND at the Nick with Special Guest IV.
TUESDAY, May 12
**WILDFLOWER WALKABOUT, 11 a.m. – Noon at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens with environmental educator and habitat gardener MICHELLE REYNOLDS. Dress for the weather. Register.
**TACO TUESDAY R & B NIGHT, EVERY TUESDAY at Hemings on 2ND Avenue.
**PODCASTING 101 at CREED63, EVERY TUESDAY at 5:45 p.m. Learn how to launch and create your own podcast at 1601 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203.
**JOSE CARR EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT at True Story Brewing.
**SONGWRITER’S NIGHT EVERY 2ND TUESDAY at The Nick.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**MAC SATURN w/TYLER NICHOLS at the Upstairs at Avondale.
**STERLING ELZA & COLE BARNHILL with JAZXON MALONE at Saturn.
**Late Night with FUAKATA + ANALOG DAYDREAM Tuesday at The Nick.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**OPEN MIC NIGHT at StarDome Comedy Club.
**ARTS FISHING CLUB with CERTAINLY SO at Saturn.
(Photo: The Pharcyde performs at Iron City on Wednesday) (Photo Credit: singersroom.com)
**THE PHARCYDE performs at Iron City. Pharcyde is an American alternative hip-hop group formed in 1989 in South Central Los Angeles, known for their innovative blend of jazz rap, soul sounds and humorous storytelling
**SPECIAL EVENT: QUEEN AND KING OF REALITY SHOW, NENE LEAKES AND CARLOS KING LIVE at StarDome Comedy Club.
NEXT THURSDAY, MAY 14
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE A.G. GASTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, at the Renaissance Ross Bridge featuring a “CONVERSATION WITH JALEN”. Jalen Hurts is an Alabama Icon and quarterback with the Philadelphia Eagles.
**ALABAMA STATE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Monthly Meeting, Noon at
**SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN DUSTIN NICKERSON at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.
**SCANTRON 5000 TRIVIA FREE at Saturn.
**ELMIENE at Saturn.
**ELMIENE – SOUNDS FOR SOMEONE TOUR at Iron City.
NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 15
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and music with Chef Dwayne “BIG DADDY” Thompson.
**THE BIG MEETING – A Great Gathering of the Jefferson County Community. It will feature the Powerful Stage Drama – THE MEETING. This event will honor 35 of Jefferson County’s most influential residents, 4:30 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pratt City, located at 1701 Spencer Avenue. Panel discussions will include: family health, financial literacy, youth empowerment, crime prevention, drug intervention, arts and education inspiration.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN RON FUNCHES at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**The Broadway Room at Stardome: LANCE WOODS at StarDome Comedy Club.
**BERTHA: GRATEFUL DRAG at Saturn.
**SID-JERR DAN & THE SNAKE MOUNTAIN BOYS at The Nick.
**TALK 99.5 with JAW BONE JAM: BROTHER CANE w/ STONE HORSES AND CADD at Iron City.
**EAT A PEACH – AN ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTE at Avondale Brewing CO.
NEWS TO KNOW AND USE
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!!
**CELEBRATING MENTAL HEALTH MAY – CHILDREN’S OF AL has been a leader in child and adolescent mental health treatment, education and research. The disciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurse practitioners, nurses and expert support staff. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is just one of the resources Children’s offers. The free, confidential service links adult callers and community providers to the most appropriate mental health resources for children and teenagers. The therapists who work at the PIRC are licensed mental health professionals who can quickly assess what’s going on and point an adult caller in the right direction.
**VIVID REFLECTION ‘MAY SOIREE’ – Celebrate A Resilient Community Through Cultural Artifacts, an exhibition hosted by Ballard House Project through June 13. This coming (May 14) Thursday, 5-7 p.m. stop by the Vivid Reflection” May Soiree with music, food and community memories to help celebrate at.1420 7th Avenue North, downtown. FREE.
**IRONDALE CELEBRATING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 6 p.m. at Irondale City Hall with Film Screening of “Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of Jewish Partnerships with African American Communities, at Irondale Public Library.
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS
**SATURDAY BICYCLE RIDE, at 9:45 a.m. with Southeastern Outings Bicycle Ride at Horse Creek Trail, Dora and Sumiton, AL – DETAILS: This is an easy, approximately 7-mile bicycle ride on the Horse Creek Trail in Dora and Sumiton, in Walker County, sort of near Jasper, Alabama. The trail itself is about 3.2 miles long one way. You will be bicycling one round trip on one of Alabama’s rails-to-trails conversion routes on an old railroad right of way. This smooth trail is wide, level and even paved. No hills on this trail, is scenic trail which goes through fields, near houses and through the woods. The trail is developed, with frequent covered benches. Bring your bicycle water with you. After the bicycle ride there is an optional opportunity to bike a second 7-mile round trip on the trail for those who would like to bicycle more. Meet 9:45 a.m. just outside the left front door of the Wal-Mart in Sumiton, Alabama. Depart by car from there at 10 a.m. and drive to the nearby start point of our ride on the trail. Info and Trip Leader: Dan Frederick, email southeasternoutings@gmail.com or phone 205/631-4680.
**WEDNESDAY WALK, at 9:45 a.m. with Southeastern Outings Leisurely Weekday Cahaba Lily Walk at Hargrove Shoals, Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge, along the Cahaba River in Bibb County – DETAILS: See the largest display of blooming Cahaba lilies in the world, acres and acres spread out over the water in the river. These lilies are a sight to behold! In places, it often looks like it has snowed on the river in May. There are over seven miles of the Cahaba River within the Refuge boundary. The rolling uplands surrounding the river are forested with mountain longleaf and loblolly pines. Mixed upland hardwood species line ravines and the river’s edge. The hike is about five miles round trip, moderately easy with stops often to catch breath and see various trees, birdsongs, the trail and woods and lilies around us. Wear sturdy footwear such as old sneakers or river shoes that you can walk out into the shallow parts of the river to stroll through and touch the lilies, which grow only in the water. Wear your river wading shoes to wade through Caffee Creek in order to be able to walk to where you can view the largest stand of lilies at Hargrove Shoals. Bare feet, flip-flops, slip-ons and thin-soled “beach shoes” are not acceptable!! You may wear your sturdy river shoes for the entire trip if you wish. Bring picnic lunch and your drink. Two hiking poles are strongly recommended to provide substantial, additional stability when wading in the river. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the McDonald’s Galleria. Depart at 10 a.m. Info. and Trip Leader: Dan Frederick, 205/631-4680 or email southeasternoutings@gmail.com
IN BIRMINGHAM AND AROUND TOWN
**WEDNESDAY – GIRL SCOUTS COMMUNITY BOUQUET GIVEAWAY at East Ensley Library, 3:30 -5 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 27019 will design and assemble more than 150 handcrafted flower bouquets to give to neighbors, library visitors and community supporters. This helps the girls understand how simple acts of kindness can brighten an entire community as it reflects the focus on leadership, creativity and service. The girls will practice floral design, teamwork and community engagement. FREE and Open to the public.
AT THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE
***COURAGE UNDER FIRE’ EXHIBITION through May 16 in the Woolfolk Gallery at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. It will feature images that documented the violence perpetuated against the Freedom Riders. The black and white photographs allow visitors to reflect on the roles of violence, law, enforcement and press during the Freedom Rides. This is the 65th Anniversary of the Anniston Bus Bombing.
IN THE CITY OF IRONDALE
**IRONDALE CELEBRATING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 6 p.m. at Irondale City Hall with Film Screening of “Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of Jewish Partnerships with African American Communities” at Irondale Public Library.
**MAY 23 – AUGUST 1 – FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET, Every Saturday, 8 – 11 a.m., at the Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South. Seeking Vendors NOW. Any Questions: contact etolbert@cityofiriondaleal.gov or madelynjayne02@gmail.com
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send your questions, contact info with your events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com AND thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.
