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Holiday Spectacular 2018 presented by RMTC

Posted on by Angie

It’s time for the Holiday Spectacular at the Red Mountain Theatre Company!

Celebrate the holidays with a spectacular display of all your favorite music of the season! RMTC Conservatory students perform alongside Birmingham’s best local artists to warm your heart and set the stage for a magical holiday season!

Showtimes:

Friday, November 30, 2018 – 7:30 PM
Sold out! There are no tickets available.

Saturday, December 1, 2018 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018 – 7:30 PM
Sold out! There are no tickets available.

Sunday, December 2, 2018 – 2:00 PM
Sold out! There are no tickets available.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 6, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Friday, December 7, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 9, 2018 – 2:00 PM

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 13, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Friday, December 14, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 15, 2018 – 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 15, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 16, 2018 – 2:00 PM

Sunday, December 16, 2018 – 7:30 PM

Click ere to purchase tickets online.

To reserve tickets over the phone, you must pay with a credit card (all major credit cards accepted). Please be advised a $4 ticketing fee (per each ticket purchased) will accompany each ticket purchase. Tickets can be mailed or claimed at the theatre’s Will Call one hour prior to showtime. To pay with cash or check, you can purchase and pick up your tickets at the RMTC Business Office during regular office hours or at the theatre door one hour prior to showtime. For information on exchanges, cancellations, parking, accessibility, etc., please read our frequently asked questions and policies:

Birmingham Area Holiday Happenings Guide

Posted on by Angie

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And there are so many fun events happening in and around Birmingham to get you in the Holiday Spirit! Mark your calendars for all of this Family Friendly Fun!

Holiday Happenings In Birmingham

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Santa Photos, crafts and special events happening through December 24th for a full schedule of activities and more information on getting a Bass Pass for your Santa Photo visit their site!

North Pole Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
“All Aboard” says the conductor, and your family’s journey begins to the North Pole! Through the dark night, the magical train makes its way to the top of the world!  Upon arrival at the brilliantly decorated North Pole, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves board the train to visit with your family and give each child a keepsake! Be sure to bring your camera to get a photo of your family with Santa and Mrs. Claus! You’ll enjoy chocolate milk and cookies, sing Christmas songs, and listen to a special Christmas Story! The North Pole Express will make lasting Christmas memories for you and your family! For even more fun, be sure to wear your pajamas!

Holidays at McWane

The Magic of Model Trains returns to spread some holiday cheer and amaze guests. Discover trains of every shape and size inside this popular exhibit of train displays. Every set in the exhibit is designed to scale with the size of the trains. The meticulous detail of the scenery includes covered bridges, downtown storefronts and, of course, several train stations that will keep your family entertained for hours! Now – January 6th

Make it – Join McWane Makers to create, make, and craft holiday gifts for friends and family. Uncover the science behind the art of soap making, bath bombs, plastic fusing, and more. Maybe you’ll even make something for yourself.

Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop –

Build a new holiday tradition with McWane Science Center at the inaugural Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop. Create an unforgettable experience as you engineer your very own edible masterpiece with fresh baked gingerbread and decorations from the candy buffet. Bring your imagination and leave the clean-up to us! Take a break from construction to visit Santa over a cup of hot cocoa and cookies. At the end of the workshop, enjoy a ride on the holiday train before you head home with your keepsake gingerbread house, sweet memories, and a new way to kick off “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” It’s a little bit of science and a whole lot of holiday fun.

December 8th and 15th
Workshop One: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop Two: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Shadracks Christmas Wonderland
Christmas light and music extravaganza, over 3 miles long… with festive lights dancing to jolly tunes and comical displays.

Birmingham Race Course
Open until January 6th.
Open from dusk until 10pm nightly

Brrrmingham! Ice Skating at Railroad Park
Brrrmingham, presented by Red Diamond Coffee and Tea The rink will be open seven days a week through January 6, only closed on Christmas Day. You can find more information HERE 

Pelham Community Tree Lighting
Enjoy music, cookies and cocoa, ice skating and a visit with Santa at the annual Pelham Community Christmas Tree Lighting in the Main Arena at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena!! Join friends and neighbors to kick off the beginning of the Christmas season on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:30pm. Guests to the event will enjoy holiday music from the Pelham High School Jazz Band as they enter the venue. Members of the Beautification Board will pass out 1,000 Christmas ornaments, so don’t be late!

Leeds Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Leeds Downtown 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Enjoy tree lighting, Santa, entertainment, food trucks & shopping on the Parkway. You won’t want to miss this! Plan to spend the evening for a great Christmas experience. November 29th
5-8p – Food Trucks
Until 7p – Downtown Shopping
6:30p – Christmas Tree Lighting
6:45p – Santa to arrive
6:45p-7:30p – Selfies with Santa

Shelby Ironworks Christmas in the Park
Friday, November 30th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. we kick off the holiday season with Christmas in the Park at the Shelby Iron Works in Shelby, AL. Kids can enjoy free crafts, or have their picture taken with Santa Claus ($5). There will also be an outdoor holiday movie (weather permitting), a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and plenty of Door Prizes. Admission is free. A chili Dinner ($5) and hot cocoa ($1) will be available for purchase.

Helena Hollow
Supper with Santa!
-Supper with Santa & friends
-Storytime Hayride through the woods
-Firepit & S’mores
-Live Animals & Nativity
-Crafts & Face Painting
-Lights & Music
TICKETS WILL BE PRESALE ONLY – SPACE IS LIMITED
November 30th, December 1st, December 2nd
Visit their Facebook Page for more information

Alabaster Christmas Parade
One of Alabama’s largest Christmas Parades! There are floats, bands, dance groups, horses, dogs, Jeeps, Corvettes, and so much more plus lots of candy, and of course Santa Claus riding on the fire truck!
December 1st, 10am

Bluff Park Christmas Parade
Shades Cliff Pool
December 1, 10am

Pinson Christmas Parade
The Christmas Parade will start at 10 a.m. at Pinson Valley High School and will go to the Triangle Park.
December 1st

Mountain Brook Holiday Parade
Mountain Brook Village
December 2nd, 3pm

Homewood Christmas Parade and Star Lighting
The Homewood Christmas Parade will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Join us as we light the historic Homewood Star at the top of 18th Street as the official beginning of the Downtown Homewood Christmas Parade! The Lighting of the Christmas Tree will immediately follow the parade at City Hall.Parade Route: The parade will begin at the Homewood Library and travel east on Oxmoor Road; turn left onto 18th Street South; travel under the Christmas Star; turn right onto 29th Avenue; turn left onto 19th Street; travel past City Hall turn left onto 28th Avenue; Travel to the intersection of 18th Street. Walking groups will be encouraged to turn left onto 18th Street and vehicles will have to continue straight thru the intersection toward Central Avenue.

Holiday Film Series at the Alabama Theatre
Always a family favorite, the Alabama Theatre will be hosting their Annual Film series again kicking off December 7th with White Christmas and running until December 22nd

Tickets for all movies are $9 each, with the exception of The Polar Express which is $12 and is a fundraiser for Kid One Transport. Children ages two and younger are free of charge. Doors open ninety minutes before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

Click Here to see a full schedule of Movies

Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo comes alive for 18 nights of holiday-centric fun at ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo! Be amazed by over one million lights, listen to holiday music and delight in festive snowfalls every night! Enjoy a ride on the Shipt Candy Cane Ride*, go for a spin on the Jingle Bell Carousel*, experience the thrill of the over 100 foot Yuletide Slide*, ride the Santa Rollers* and so much more. Take in the beauty of a decorated tree reaching nearly 30 feet tall in Trails of Africa as you dance and boogie to special entertainment each night! New this year – enjoy a nightly (through December 23) performance plus meet and greets and photos with the Singing Santa!

Kicks off December 7th

Christmas Tree Lighting at Old Baker Farm
Grab your favorite people and head down to the Farm to enjoy a little Christmas spirit! There will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy – Cookies with Santa, catch a classic Christmas movie, cook yourself a yummy s’more over the fire pit, dine with various food trucks, and shop local vendors. All of this and more while everyone’s favorite Christmas tunes are sung by a choir and a LIVE Nativity tells the true story of Christmas! A magical hay ride through the enchanted woods of Old Baker will leave the entire family ready for the Christmas season!

At 6:00 we will light the tree! This is a magical event that everyone will enjoy! Followed by the movie at 6:30.

The event kicks off at 5:00 but feel free to come early and find the perfect tree in our tree farm!
December 8th and 9th

Vestavia Hills Christmas Parade and Celebration
Enjoy the city’s official parade followed by the Liberty Park Christmas Celebration with kids’ activities, refreshments, music, pictures with Santa and more! Parade starts at the Liberty Park Sports Complex and travels down Liberty Parkway to the Alston Meadows neighborhood and ends at Alston Meadows Park where the Celebration takes place.
December 9th, 2pm – 5pm

Santa’s Coming to the Farm – Oak Mountain State Park
Santa is stopping by the farm on December 15th! He will be in the barn visiting the goats from 10Am until 12PM. Come and get your picture with Santa and while you are here give your warmest “Season’s Greetings” to the farm animals! We will have small Christmas ornament crafts, and will have light refreshments for the kids!

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker presented by Alabama Ballet
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by The Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets.

Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center
Friday, December 14th 7:30pm
Saturday, December 15th 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, December 16th 2:30pm
Friday, December 21st 7:30pm
Saturday, December 22nd 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, December 23rd 2:30pm

To purchase tickets, visit their site

Holiday Happenings Near Birmingham

Christmas at the Falls, Noccalula Falls
The petting zoo will be open, the train will run, letters for Santa in the General Store, a special light show to music at the covered bridge and millions of lights will be in glow through out the park! All of that for $6 for ages 4 and up and 3 and under are free! Additional cost items will be items from vendors, or our gift shop and you can decorate a cookie at the Cookie Workshop at 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. Tickets are on sale at noccalulafallspark.com. Onsite tickets will go on sale at 4 pm nightly, the park will open at 5 pm and the last ticket will be sold at 9 pm. Call 256-549-4663 and press 3 for more information.

Christmas at the Cave at Desoto Caverns
Join DeSoto Caverns for the most magical time of the year. Come walk in a Winter “Underland” for a family-fun event for all ages. With holiday treats, classic Christmas movies, caroling and sing-a-longs, as well as a special visit from St. Nicholas himself, Christmas at the Cave at the majestic DeSoto Caverns is the best way for you and your family to spend the most wonderful time of the year.

December 14th, 15th, and 21st, 22nd

Tinsel Trail in Tuscaloosa
This holiday season Tuscaloosa’s Riverwalk will be lit with 150 + live Christmas trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Open until January 19th

 

What You Need To Know About e-cigarettes

Posted on by Brittany Green

Starting August 2016, the FDA’s authority has been extended to include all items that meet the definition of a tobacco product; this includes hookahs, pipe tobacco, cigars, dissolvables, and, even e-cigarettes. What the new rules means is that e-cigarette companies will answer to the FDA concerning the components of the e-cigarette’s vapor, just like cigarette companies do.

The age restriction to purchase an e-cigarette is 18 years old. The target age for e-cigarette companies is middle/high school age students and before recently, there hasn’t been any restrictions or regulations on e-cigarettes. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control in 2015 found that e-cigarettes were the most popular way for administering nicotine to young people, followed by hookahs. Traditional cigarettes fell to third place.

What exactly is an e-cigarette?

E-cigarettes don’t burn or produce smoke. Instead, they create a vapor that is result of heating a liquid (which is why smoking e-cigarettes is commonly referred to as “vaping”.)

  • e-cigarettes use a liquid that contains a mixture of nicotine, different flavorings, and other chemicals.
  • e-cigarettes also contain potentially harmful ingredients, including: ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs, flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead
  • e-cigarettes don’t burn, so they don’t require the use of fire or matches. Instead, they use batteries. Making the use of these e-cigarettes easier for kids to conceal.
  • e-cigarettes resemble other everyday objects such as pens, pipes, and obviously traditional cigarettes.

Are they harmful?

  • e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is not only highly addictive, but has been found to negatively affect the development of the brain in children and teens.
  • Nicotine poisoning caused by improper use of e-cigarettes or ingestion of the e-cigarette liquid causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and in some cases, coma or death. The number of calls to poison centers to report incidence of nicotine poisoning caused by e-cigarettes increased 15-fold between 2012 and 2015, found a study published in Pediatrics.
  • A recent study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that using e-cigarettes at high voltages causes the emission of formaldehyde, a potent carcinogen.
  • 4 million students in high school or younger were smoking cigarettes in 2014 and that number is increasing.
  • 69% of students in high school or younger have been exposed to cigarettes and believe that cigarettes are readily available to them.
  • Youth who use e-cigarettes are 6 times more likely to move on to trying and become addicted to traditional cigarettes.

Scared yet? Remember that the use of e-cigarettes can be easily concealed by your kids. Keep an open line of communication with your kids, and not just when they are in trouble. Talk to them about their day, their friends, and their interests. Those three things can tell you a lot about what you child sees and hears during the day and what they think is cool. Explain the risks of using e-cigarettes and help prepare your child for an encounter with them.

For more tips on talking with your child about the use of e cigarettes, here’s a Parent Tip Sheet

Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo

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It’s time for another magical holiday season as twinkling lights illuminate the Birmingham Zoo for a dazzling 19 nights!

Watch as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for a jubilant holiday celebration at our 25th annual ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo! Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and sparkling lights. Enjoy the sounds of seasonal songs and holiday classics as you delight in delicious treats and decadent desserts at the S’mores & More station! Get creative making crafts, decorating ornaments, and writing letters to Santa. Take a merry ride on the Shipt Candy Cane Train, go for a spin on the Jingle Bell Carousel, dash down the Yuletide Slide, hop on the Santa Rollers, and enjoy fun holiday themed games on Henley Park!

Guests will be captivated by the festive décor and a nearly 30 ft. tall tree of lights. Dance and sing the night away under the stars with spectacular live entertainment. Capture the joy of your loved ones in a photo with Santa at the Holiday Card Photo Op. In addition to the incredible holiday magic, ZooLight Safari will feature special nights with surprise guests and joyous performances, including Singing Santa! Start a new holiday tradition with the Birmingham Zoo during the 2018 ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo!

WHEN:

December 7 – 9
December 14 – 23
December 26 – 31

*The Zoo will CLOSE EARLY at 4:00pm every night of ZooLight Safari.

TIME:

5:00 – 9:00pm

WHERE:

Birmingham Zoo

PRICING
*Members  Free Admission
Non-Members  $10 Admission
Ride Tickets  $3.50 — not included with admission
Unlimited Attraction Wristband  $10 — not included with admission

PARKING
Parking at the Zoo is FREE
**Purchase a Premium Parking Space for $10 — Parking spaces must be purchased in advance. Guests must have printed parking pass in dashboard of car.

Giving Tuesday 2018

Posted on by Angie

It’s time for Giving Tuesday, a time to focus on charitable giving as we approach the year’s end. Started in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and a Cultural Center in New York, 92Y Giving Tuesday has seen millions of people come together from 98 different Countries to give over $177 Million to charitable Organizations in 2016, alone.

Here are some of our local favorites to consider if you’re looking for a place to give to today, to see a complete list for Birmingham visit this Giving Tuesday Website.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Website
(205) 328-9696

Birmingham Zoo
Website

Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank
Website
(205) 607-2112

Cahaba River Society
Website
(205) 322-5326

Camp Smile-A-Mile
Website
(205) 323-8427

Children’s of Alabama
Website

Childcare Resources
Website

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Website

Girls Rock Birmingham
Website
(205) 527-3184

Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Website

Kid One Transport
Website

KultureCity
Website

Lakeshore Foundation
Website
(205) 313-7482

Magic Moments
Website

McWane Science Center
Website
(205) 714-8219

The Exceptional Foundation
Website

The Firehouse Shelter
Website

Holiday Film Series at the Alabama Theatre 2018

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Mark your calendars now for these Holiday Favorites playing at the beautiful Alabama Theatre this Holiday Season!

Holiday Film Series, Alabama Theatre 2018

 

Friday, December 7th at 7pm: White Christmas

Saturday, December 8th at 10am and 2pm: *Polar Express
Saturday, December 8th at 7pm: Christmas Vacation

Sunday, December 9th at 2pm: Miracle on 34th Street
Sunday, December 9th at 7pm: Elf

Monday, December 10th at 7pm: Its a Wonderful Life

Tuesday, December 11th at 7pm: Home Alone

Wednesday, December 12th at 7pm: Christmas Vacation

Thursday, December 13th at 7pm: Elf

Friday, December 14th at 7pm: A Christmas Story

Saturday, December 15th at 2pm: A Cartoon Triple Feature, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Saturday, December 15th at 7pm: It’s a Wonderful Life

Sunday, December 16th at 2pm: A White Christmas Sing A Long
Sunday, December 16th at 7pm: Home Alone

Monday, December 17th at 2pm: It’s a Wonderful Life
Monday, December 17th at 7pm: Christmas Vacation

Tuesday, December 18th at 2pm: White Christmas
Tuesday, December 18th at 7pm: Elf

Wednesday, December 19th at 2pm: A Christmas Story
Wednesday, December 19th at 7pm: Christmas Vacation

Thursday, December 20th at 2pm: A Cartoon Triple Feature, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Thursday, December 20th at 7pm: Meet me in St Louis

Friday, December 21st at 2pm: Home Alone
Friday, December 21st at 7pm: Die Hard

Saturday, December 22nd at 2pm: Elf
Saturday, December 22nd at 7pm: White Christmas

PNC Bank presents the 2018 Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series. Tickets are $9 each and available now through Ticketmaster. Children ages two and younger are free of charge. Doors open 90 minutes before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

*The Polar Express showing is a fundraiser for Kid One Transport and tickets are $12 each

 

4th Annual Bad Santa Photo Contest

Posted on by Angie

It’s time once again for our Bad Santa Photo Contest! We’re teaming up with the AH-Mazing Hillary Gamble, with Jevois Photography to make sure our winner has a fun prize!

We want to see the funniest, scariest, most over the top entertaining or downright awkward photo of your child with Santa for a chance to win a mini-session. ($200 value,) includes 30 mins and your favorite 5 images on DVD with print rights. (Expires one year from issue date)

Email your pictures to angie@birminghammommy.com or message it to us through Facebook, no later than December 20th, 2018. We will narrow down to the 5 best entries, then open to reader voting.

 

Our Sponsor:

HUGE thank you to our sponsor, Je Vois Photography. To see some of her amazing work, check her out on Facebook and Instagram @jevois_photography.

If you’re looking for some great Lifestyle photos of yourself or your  family, give her a call to book a session!

(Fine Print: photo submission gives BirminghamMommy.com and Je Vois Photography permission to use your photo for this contest, and for promotion of this contest on our sites, and social media outlets. We will not use photos in any other way except for this promotion.)

Dave and Buster’s Opens in Hoover

Posted on by Angie

Dave & Buster’s will open to the public on Monday, November 19th at the Riverchase Galleria, bringing an all-new reason to visit the popular retail destination. The restaurant and entertainment hub will feature more than 33,000 square-feet of arcade games, premium sports viewing and delicious food and drink offerings. It will be the first Dave & Buster’s to open in Alabama and the 120th overall.

In addition to bringing more than 240 new jobs to the Greater-Birmingham area, Dave & Buster’s will be an essential addition to the Riverchase Galleria. From game-lovers and sports enthusiasts, to foodies and event planners, Dave & Buster’s will be the new go-to spot for all ages.

Guests will enjoy more than 175 of the latest and greatest arcade games, a chef-crafted menu and the state-of-the-art D&B Sports Bar filled with dozens of massive HDTV screens. Guests can play games like the brand new multiplayer virtual reality attraction platform featuring Jurassic World, an interactive experience that is the brand’s first foray into VR. Hard-earned tickets can be redeemed with a trip to WIN! for a variety of prizes including Apple products Xbox games, sports memorabilia and more.

The mouth-watering menu will combine fun and flavor in American fare with items including legendary burgers like the Buffalo Wing Burger and BBBacon Burger (featuring three types of bacon!), and all new dishes like Philly Cheesesteak Sliders & Goldfingers (hand-breaded chicken fingers), Cheese Crusted Street Tacos, Avocado Toast with Mexican Street Corn and the 100% plant-based Impossible Burger.



Dave & Buster’s will also offer one-of-a-kind cocktails like you’ve never seen before! The extensive beverage menu includes favorites like Adult Snow Cones; CoronaRitas; Luxe LITs; a Strawberry Watermelon Margarita made with strawberry flavored ice cubes; Glow Kones® featuring a blinking, flashing glow cube; and fan-favorite Dangerous Waters Island Punch.

Not-to-be-missed specials will include Happy Hour (Mon – Fri 3:45 – 7pm) which includes $3/$4/$5 cocktails, $2.50 Domestic Pints, $1 off 22 oz. drafts, $1 off glasses of wine and $3 off bottles of wine, 2 for Tuesday ($2 beers until 9pm, $2 tacos and 2 Free Game Plays with $10 Power Card purchase) and Half Price Games Wednesday (All games half off, all day). Dave & Buster’s also celebrates members of the military every day with 20% off Food & Game Play with valid Military I.D.

Guests will be able to catch every game in the “better than the stadium” D&B Sports Bar with TVs so big, you’ll feel like you’re actually at the game. Thursday/Sunday/Monday Fall Football Game Day specials include $5 Bar Bites, draft beer specials and the All-You-Can-Eat-Wings deal that includes unlimited wings, Unlimited Video Game Play & a $10 Power Card all for $19.99*!

Dave & Buster’s will feature private event spaces to provide the perfect atmosphere for every occasion. From corporate events and meetings to birthday parties and team building activities, the Dave & Buster’s team will work with every size event and budget to make planning easy, so you can focus on the FUN!

Dave & Buster’s is located in the Riverchase Galleria at 2700 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL 35244. Hours of operation will be Sunday – Thursday (11am – 12am) and Friday – Saturday (11am – 2am). For more information on Dave & Buster’s, please visit www.daveandbusters.com

PHOTO CREDIT:
Scott Butler, LAH Real Estate

Friday Five: Top Picks for Weekend Fun Nov. 16th – Nov. 18th

Posted on by Angie

  • Lights up at the Summit

A magical celebration to kick off the holiday season! Lights Up features live music by Tragic City, a magical parade, fireworks, Santa, and even a little snow!

The parade begins at 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble and ends at the corner of Johnny Rockets. Come early to grab a spot along the parade route to enjoy live performances beginning at 4:30 PM. The parade will end with Santa’s arrival, our holiday tree lighting and a grand fireworks show!

Birmingham Mommy will be there with the McWane Science Center, we’ll be making Elf Snot and will have membership forms and BhamMommy swag on hand! Come See use!

Friday 5pm – 8pm

  • Air 456 at Urban Air Homewood

A special GLOW IN THE DARK event held this Friday Night (ages 9-12) from 9PM to 11PM. Tickets are $15 and include a wristband good for access to all Adventure Park attractions, a glow stick, pizza, and Trampoline Dodgeball Tournament.

View the details and offer HERE

Friday 9pm – 11pm

  • Opening Weekend at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland – Birmingham Race Track

For the 4th year, Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland will take over The Birmingham Race Course spreading Christmas cheer with its magical drive through light show!

This year, a new theme of displays will allow guests to see Santa and his pals like you’ve never seen them…on vacation! The all-new SANTA’S MOUNTAIN theme is guaranteed to delight everyone from young to old!

The 3.25-mile route is a delightful trip, as guests tune in their radios and prepare to be amazed by hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights perfectly dancing to music. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is a unique experience, taking light shows to a whole new level. It has been touted as “the most immersive drive-through Christmas

Open Nightly beginning Friday 11/16 6pm – 1/6

  • Tannehill Trade Days at Tannehill State Park

Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. We have 350+ vendors to come and see. Rain or shine.

Saturday, 8am – 4pm
Sunday, 8am – 4pm

  • Birmingham Bulls Hockey at Pelham Civic Complex

V. Huntsville Havoc

As You Walk Through the Door, Your Hearts Starts Pumping! The irresistible lure of HOCKEY and the buzz of a packed house causes your ADRENALIN to surge. The music is PUMPING, the lights fade and the smoke swirls – and that’s just the beginning. Monster hits, UNBELIEVABLE GOALS and in-your-face hockey keeps you on the edge of your seat. The action is NON-STOP! With heart pounding music, and contests, what are you waiting for? It’s an EXPERIENCE to remember.

Saturday, 7pm

Ice Skating Returns to Railroad Park November 23rd

Posted on by Angie

Brrrmingham presented by VIVA HEALTH returns Friday, November 23 for the third season of ice skating at Railroad Park.

The 50’ by 80’ rink will be on the brick surface of Railroad Park’s Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza. The rink will be open seven days a week through January 6, only closing on Christmas Day. Hours of operation for the rink are 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 10am to 10pm Friday and Saturday.

Ticket prices include skate rental, tax, and unlimited time on the ice. Children 12 and under are $10, adults are $12, and groups of 20 or more skate for $9 per person. Tickets are available online or at the rink.

Though skates are included in the ticket price, individuals are welcome to bring their own skates. Tickets are valid for the entire day. Season passes are also available. Visit railroadpark.org/iceskating for complete information.

“This is our third year with a rink at Railroad Park, and we’re always awed by the transformation into a winter wonderland,” said Camille Spratling, Executive Director, Railroad Park Foundation. “We are expanding the viewing platform this year to welcome more spectators. As always, it is free to visit Railroad Park and we encourage everyone to come enjoy the atmosphere. Particularly in the evening, the lights in the rink area create a truly magical space. One of our privileges at Railroad Park is to create memorable, quintessentially Birmingham experiences, and we’re thrilled to do that for those who come from near and far to ice skate.”

“Railroad Park is establishing quite a tradition for Birmingham with the ice rink, and VIVA HEALTH
is proud to be a part of it,” said Dr. Tara Byrant, MD, Chief Medical Officer of VIVA HEALTH. “We are excited to partner with a group that supports not only Birmingham, but also active and healthy lifestyles. We are thrilled to see people from throughout the Birmingham area come together on the rink, with the cityscape as a backdrop.”

This season Red Diamond Coffee & Tea is stocking the Boxcar Café with High Altitude Rio Samba coffee, French Vanilla Cappuccino and a selection of hot teas, ready to help skaters and spectators warm up off the ice. The Boxcar Café will also serve tasty and toasty meals, with menu items including chili, mac & cheese bowls, southern shrimp and grits, plus wings, nachos and sandwiches.

Railroad Park is planning several discount ticket days at the rink including:

November 27: UAB Day presented by Piggly Wiggly
• $2 OFF tickets for all Blazer students, faculty, staff and alumni (plus one guest), ALL DAY,
must show valid UAB I.D.

November 28: Birmingham Bulls Hockey Night presented by Newk’s Eatery
• $2 OFF tickets and celebrate hockey while meeting the Birmingham Bulls players, 6 – 9 pm

November 29: 99 Neighborhoods Day
• HALF OFF tickets for all residents that live within the city limits of Birmingham proper (plus
one guest), ALL DAY

December 4: College Day
• $2 OFF tickets for all students, faculty, staff (plus one guest), ALL DAY, must show valid
college I.D.

December 7: Military Appreciation Day presented by Carvana
• $2 OFF all active, retired and former military veterans (plus one guest), ALL DAY

December 11: Railroad Park Member Day
• HALF OFF tickets for Railroad Park members (plus one guest), ALL DAY

December 13: Skatesgiving presented by Shipt benefiting Urban Ministry
• $2 OFF tickets for skaters bringing food pantry items for Urban Ministry 6-9 pm

December 18: 99 Neighborhoods Day
• HALF OFF tickets for all residents that live within the city limits of Birmingham proper (plus
one guest), ALL DAY

December 20: Birmingham City Employee Day
• HALF OFF tickets for all employees of the City of Birmingham (plus one guest), ALL DAY,
must show valid City of Birmingham I.D.

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