Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Symeon Orthodox Church, 3101 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham, 35205, United States
Shop a one-day-only multi-ethnic food bazaar and bakery, tour the church, learn about the iconographic murals, and hear St. Symeon’s internationally acclaimed choir at this fun event for the whole family.

St. Symeon Orthodox Christian Church is located at the convergence of the Highland Park, Forest Park, and Southside neighborhoods in Birmingham, where the congregation “moved in” to a newly built church building in January 2015. Neighbors are probably familiar with the church’s iconic Russian style onion dome and the large mosaic icon overlooking Clairmont Avenue. When the church was brand new, the interior walls were bare and white. They are not bare anymore! A team of talented iconographers have now made three trips to Birmingham, each time filling a new part of the church with vivid iconographic murals in the ancient Christian tradition. There is much to see!

The St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair is the congregation’s way of welcoming neighbors to come tour the new church building, learn about the iconographic murals being painted inside, hear the internationally acclaimed choir, and shop at a one-day-only multi-ethnic food bazaar and bakery. There will be coffee, tea, and treats to enjoy at the fair plus plenty of baked goods to take home. Come to the fair on April 28, 2018, from 10-4.

Home Run Fun
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Cup ball, Velcro baseball, tee relay, make a baseball necklace, baseball Bingo. Activities included with admission. 205-349-4235.

Outdoor Worship & Family Day
2018-04-29 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | Clearbranch Methodist, 8051 Glenn Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Features favorite southern gospel music, food, inflatables and fellowship around the lake. Bring a lawn chair and a heart for worship. 8051 Glenn Rd, Trussville (Off 59 N at the Argo Exit), 205-655-9414, clearbranch.org.

Duck Derby
2018-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Annette Shelby Park,, 1614 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Adopt a Duck and Admission to Children’s Hands on Museum $5, www.chomonline.org, 205-349-4235.

Brookwood Live
2018-05-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-05-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-05-17 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Brookwood Live, 780 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, 35209, United States
We are thrilled to announce our Brookwood Live concert series is returning for three Thursday nights in May. Kicking off Thursday, May 3 from 5 to 9 p.m., enjoy live music from the Even Odds, one of the premier soul, disco, blues and hip hop groups in the mid-South. Delight in full-service dining from the restaurants on Village Lane, bring your own lawn chair and grab a bite from our favorite local food trucks. Kids receive complimentary face painting and balloon art from Magic City Face Art, making Brookwood Live an entertaining evening of dancing and dining for all ages.
Come for the entertainment, stay for the shopping. Don’t miss out on the opening night of the Brookwood Live spring concert series!

Cirque Italia
2018-05-03 19:30 - 2018-05-06 21:30, 2018-05-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2018-05-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2018-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-05-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2018-05-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2018-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, United States
This new performance will feature an ultra-modern water curtain that controls every droplet of water meticulously. Audience members can expect to see words and beautiful patterns as the water falls to the ‘lagoon’ below. Cirque Italia is ready to provide a breathtaking experience. This new stage by itself is enough to amaze the most demanding audience, and synchronized with the most creative display of superhuman talent – the result is simply out of this world!
The latest trends of the industry are challenged with every Cirque Italia appearance and this 2nd unit is not going to be any different. A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. This production will feature acts all the way from Russia to Mexico. Cirque Italia believes in multi-culturalism as one of our strongest assets.
Packed full of incredible acts, there is no room for boredom. The variety presented is exceptional. For those who enjoy whimsy, we have an Avatar. There is almost no bodily limit for our contortionist, Ricardo, as he bends in ways you never would have imagined. Our incredible wheel of death performance features a front summersault flip, something you will be hard-pressed to see anywhere else. If that doesn’t get your head spinning, perhaps our 5 roller skaters and their incredible tricks and turns will. And although Cirque Italia does not use animals in our performances, this year we will be featuring amazing lifelike elephant puppets. They are so well made, you might just think they are real. Whether it’s a futuristic laser act or mesmerizing aerial performances, the show has something for all tastes and expectations. One thing Cirque Italia sets out to accomplish is to create a type of world-class entertainment suitable for all age groups.
This new second unit also follows the same strict animal-free policy that makes the Water Circus stand out from other circus entertainment shows. The “magic touch” of the Italian entrepreneur Manuel Rebecchi, President and Owner of Cirque Italia, added to the flawless direction of the COO, Chanté DeMoustes, and has turned this once romantic project into a successful production known and acclaimed all over the country.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be amazed and transported to a fantastic realm where your deepest dreams can -and will- come true.
For more information visit www.cirqueitalia.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location.
Box office hours:
The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.
Non-show days: 10am – 6pm
On show days: 10am – 9pm
You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.
Non vediamo l’ora di vedervi allo spettacolo! Let Your Imagination Wander…and come DIVE into the Magical world of CIRQUE ITALIA

Young Business Leaders Breakfast
2018-05-04 06:30 - 07:30 UTC | Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Speaker John Aden, former Exec. V.P. Walmart, CEO Matco Tools. $20/seat or $150/table of 8, johnadenbreakfast.eventbrite.com, 205-776-5450, rsvp@ybl.org.

Hearing God’s Voice Seminar
2018-05-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | WMU Building, 100 Missionary Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Dr. Mark Virkler shares four keys to hearing God’s voice. Hosted by Transformation Ministries, Birmingham. Virkler received a Master of Theology from Miami Christian University and a Ph.D. from Carolina Christian University. He and his wife Patti have been active in ministry together since 1970. They founded the church, Pioneer Christian Fellowship, where Virkler served as senior pastor for its first five years. They have helped develop three networks of church-centered Bible schools, representing several hundred churches, and currently head up Communion With God Ministries and Christian Leadership University. To register for the seminar, visit www.trministries.org. Cost is $75 (includes seminar, books, and 10-week summer class Tuesday morning (10:00 – noon) or evening (6:30-8:30 pm).

Cirque Italia
2018-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Riverchase Galleria, 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States

Ladies’ Day Sale
2018-05-05 | Wild Birds Unlimited, 1580 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
25% off entire purchase at Wild Birds Unlimited! Beautiful selection of unique gift items for all the moms in your life, www.wbu.com/birmingham.

Cinco De Mayo at Children’s Hands-On Museum
2018-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Make your own maraca or tambourine, craft an Ojo de Dios, make a mini piñata, design your own sombrero, and more!

Heritage Christian Academy will make 10,000 meals to feed needy children
2018-05-08 08:30 - 14:30 UTC | Heritage Christian Academy, 6200 Lou George Loop, Birmingham, AL, 35022, United States
Heritage Christian Academy will be participating in a Feed the Need mission when 10,000 meals for starving children will be packed in the Shades Mountain Community Church gym on May 8th from 8:30 – 2:30pm. Students ages 5 – 18 will be packing food “to make a hands-on difference in the world”. The meals packed consist of rice, vitamins, dried vegetables, and protein. Eighty-five hundred meals will be shipped to Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Government instability, deforestation and natural disasters have contributed to Haiti’s extreme poverty. The remaining 1500 meals will stay in Birmingham to feed malnourished children in our community.
HCA is partnering with The Champion Group who explains that, “The concept behind Feed the Need is essentially bringing an overseas ‘mission trip’ experience onto a school campus… (Feed the Need) gives participants the opportunity to make a hands-on difference in the world while learning direct character lessons of selflessness, serving others, generosity and gratitude.
The May 8th “Packing Party” will include Students, Faculty, Staff, HCA families and others in the community who would like to participate in the opportunity to serve. Funds raised exceeding the cost of 10,000 meals will go toward school technology enhancement, gym updates and teacher continuing education. For more information visit: http://igfn.usvf/HCAChristian.

Taste of Five Points
2018-05-08 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham , AL, 35209, United States
Back by popular demand, Vulcan Park and Museum and the Five Points Alliance will host the 2nd Annual “Taste of Five Points.” This event will serve as the culmination of the cultural diversity in the Five Points District and celebrate the neighborhood’s 131st anniversary. Attendees will experience all of the elements that exemplify the best of Five Points: landmark culinary hot-spots, trendy retail and lively entertainment options. Purchase tickets at www.visitvulcan.com/event/tasteof2018.

National Day of Prayer Breakfast
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Speaker ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist. Tickets $20 per person. To make reservations email jwasyluka@americanvillage.org or call 205-665-3535 ext. 1045, www.americanvillage.org.

"Lucky" Fashion Lunch
2018-05-10 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Riverchase Country Club, Club Drive, Hoover, 35242, United States
Shelby County Christian Women’s Connection invites women from throughout the area to the “Lucky” Fashion Lunch on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Riverchase Country Club. The program will include the latest styles and specialized merchandise from Lucky Penny Boutique in Montevallo. Speaker musician Billie Cash from Collinsville, Tennessee will perform and speak about “Removing Obstacles” and tell how to turn obstacles into opportunities. Lunch and program are $20. Call Janet at (205) 988-8171 for a reservation.

Shepherds Fold Spring Banquet
2018-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
6pm registration, 6:30pm dinner, 7pm presentation/testimonials/guest speaker Jack Baker, Area Director North Central Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Shepherd’s Fold is a 501(c) 3, Christ centered, faith based, transitional program for homeless men and woman who have been incarcerated focusing on transforming lives from the inside out. Speaker Jack Baker Jack will share his personal story of faith, commitment and perseverance. From his time as a senior in high school, where he did not start on his baseball team that won only 2 games, to a college walk-on where he became a starter and then on to the major leagues. Jack’s story is powerfully encouraging to those who might be tempted to give up. Reservations for tables of 8 are $500 or individual tickets can be purchased for $50. Contact Paige or Jack at 205-780-6211 to make your reservations. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well. All donations are tax deductible and will be used to provide vital support for the Shepherds Fold residents, www.sfalabama.org.

Hat Day!
2018-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Make a Giant Hat or choose a hat from the Children’s Hands-On Museum treasure trunk to decorate! It’s all a part of your visit to the museum!

Celebration of Shavuot and Pentecost
2018-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Beth Hallel, 2230 Sumpter St, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Includes teaching from Beeson Divinity School Professor Gerald McDermott. Hosted by Beth Hallel Synagogue, a Messianic Jewish Congregation. Friday May 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday May 19 at 11 a.m. McDermott is the Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School and the author of The New Christian Zionismand Israel Matters. Free events and free childcare, 822-5210, www.shalombirmingham.com.

Palooza in the Park
2018-05-19 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pelham City Park, Ballpark Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Features fun kid-friendly events at the Pelham City Park along with music from Blaze Entertainment, food trucks, vendors and tours of the new Recreation Center and Library throughout the day, www.pelhampalooza.live.

Dance Like a Chicken Day!
2018-05-19 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Play sling shot chicken, do the chicken dance with Children’s Hands-On Museum’s Funky Chicken, make a chicken crown to wear!

Celebration of Shavuot and Pentecost
2018-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Beth Hallel, 2230 Sumpter St, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Includes teaching from Beeson Divinity School Professor Gerald McDermott. Hosted by Beth Hallel Synagogue, a Messianic Jewish Congregation. McDermott is the Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School and the author of The New Christian Zionismand Israel Matters.Free events and free childcare, 822-5210, www.shalombirmingham.com.
