Hard Reset Escape Room Grand Opening

The Wonders Center and Science Museum is excited to announce that on October 18, they are opening their first escape game. This will be a permanent addition at the Wonders Center and Science Museum! Immersive, multi-room escape games at the Wonders Center — 35 minutes from Nashville. Free parking, no traffic, Java Man Cafe onsite!

An Escape Room Near Nashville Unlike Any Other. You and your team are locked in. The clock starts at 60:00. Hidden in the rooms around you is everything you need to get out — if you can think fast enough, work together, and keep your nerve when the pressure climbs. No experience required. Just bring a team that won’t quit. Our games are live, hands-on, and built across multiple full rooms — not a single space with a few padlocks. They’re set inside the Wonders Center & Science Museum, so your escape can be the centerpiece of a whole day out. Why us? Bigger by design. Each game spans multiple full rooms — far more to explore than the typical single-room escape. More space, more story, more to discover. A real destination. You’re inside one of Tennessee’s largest science museums, with a planetarium, big-scale exhibits, and the Java Man Café steps away. Come for the escape, stay for the day. Built for everyone. First-timers, date-nighters, families, and seasoned escape-room veterans all find their level. Our game masters keep things moving so you’re challenged, never stuck.

What started as an intimate Bible study between two best friends has transformed into Girls Gone Bible, a Christian podcast redefining faith-based conversations for a new generation. The Girls Gone Bible podcast (with over 20 million+ listens), is ranked #1 for religion and spirituality on Spotify, an iHeart Podcast Awards nominee and is also featured in the top charts on Apple Podcasts. Co-hosted by Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, the show offers unfiltered, heartfelt discussions on faith, relationships, personal struggles, and spiritual growth.

Girls Gone Bible is going out on the Revival Tour. It’s an invitation to experience the miracle-working power of God through real stories, faith-filled conversations, and shared worship. Come exactly as you are, with your questions, doubts, and hope. You won’t leave the same because revival is about encountering God and allowing Him to do what only He can do. Click here for tickets.

Grab your paddle and rally for a reason! Join GRACE Ministries of Alabama for a high-energy Pickleball Tournament benefiting women survivors of sexual violence. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just in it for the fun, you’ll enjoy friendly competition, community connection, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

The Patton Creek Fine Arts and Crafts Show is a signature event that highlights 50+ artisans and their work. The artists are juried and selected based on the quality and creativity of their work plus their artistic ability. Works include painting, scratchboard, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, metal, and mixed media. Guests will be able to enjoy interacting with the artists and perhaps purchasing some of their art. All art shown will be for sale. This two day event is indoors at the Patton Creek Shopping Center behind the Galleria Mall (two doors down from Dick’s Sporting Goods). The hours are 9am-6pm on Saturday, April 11th, and 11am-4pm on Sunday, April 12th.

Experience a taste of Italy in the heart of Birmingham! Celebrate the second annual Festa Italiana, hosted by the Italian American Heritage Society, on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12 to 9 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222). Come immerse yourself in Italian culture with live music, Italian-inspired acts, Italian cuisine, cooking demonstrations, dancing, the Spina Stomp grape stomping event, games, and even Italian cars! Enjoy Festa Italiana’s different villages that each offer unique experiences. Festa Italiana is here to celebrate Italian culture in the Birmingham community!

Advanced general admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.festaitalianabham.com. Day of event general admission tickets are $15. Children 10 and under receive free entry. General admission tickets are for admittance only and do not include food and beverage. It is strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance in case the event sells out. Attendees are encouraged to sign up for competitions in advance.

Join the Shelby County Arts Council(SCAC) for a fundraising Mardi Gras event, hosted by the federated Women’s Clubs of Columbiana. For this event, there will be dinner catered by The Fish Market Hoover, a live auction, and you’ll be able to dance the night away to the tunes of Sean of the South & Boeuf Gras “The sound of New Orleans.” Proceeds raised from this event will support SCAC programs such as, Writing our Stories, Art Therapy with the Arc of Shelby County, and scholarship funding for SCAC classes and programs. Let the good times roll at this festive event, while supporting your local arts community! Thanks to the Culture Club, the Novella Club, and the Vignette Club for organizing this wonderful event.

Join The Parkinson Association of Alabama for their Inaugural Tulip Gala on September 18 starting at 6 p.m. at The Country Club of Birmingham. This event will be an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising critical funds for the thousands of Alabama families affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Together, we’ll raise hope and critical funds for Alabama families living with Parkinson’s disease. The night will include a cocktail reception, an elegant seated dinner, live and silent auctions, a wine pull, raffle, and unforgettable music by Dr. Harrison Walker and Cooper & Johnson Trent. Black tie optional. Learn more at tulipgala.org.

InToto invites you to “Our Voices” for an evening that celebrates the healing power of creativity and community on Tuesday September 9. “Our Voices” features visual art, live poetry readings and musical performances from InToto’s participating artists across our 5 partnering organizations:

*Firehouse Shelter for men
*Pathways Home shelter for women and children
*Faith Chapel Care Center serving people navigating housing insecurity
*The 1920 Club for people in recovery from mental illness
*Birmingham VA serving veterans

Enjoy an art sale from 6-9pm and live performances starting at 7pm. This free, all-ages event welcomes the entire community! Guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments. Donations are encouraged on a pay-what-you-can basis and will contribute to sustaining InToto’s mission of providing transformative arts experiences that inspire resilience and belonging for so many in our city who lack the resources and access to outlets for expression, connection, and healing. We invite you to open your eyes, ears, and hearts in support of these talented artists and storytellers. 80% of art sales will go directly to the creators. The remaining proceeds, plus any donations from the evening will support InToto’s healing arts programs for veterans and people navigating homeless and poverty, mental illness, and disability.

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Autism Support of Alabama invites you to a meaningful and memorable evening at the Autism Shines Gala—an elegant event that raises funds for vital programs supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Guests will enjoy live music from the Crystal Clear Band, a sensitivity-inclusive dinner, and a 360 photo booth experience. FOX6’s Jeh Jeh Pruitt will serve as emcee, with a mix of inspiring stories and high-energy entertainment throughout the night.

Since its inception, the Autism Shines Gala has become a beloved tradition, bringing the community together for an evening of connection, celebration, and support. Funds raised help Autism Support of Alabama continue its mission of providing education, advocacy, and services, including camps, conferences, support groups, safety initiatives, scholarships, and more. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at autism-alabama.org/autism-shines-gala! For more info, call 1-877-4AUTISM, or email i[email protected].

Are We There Yet?

For the American Village in Montevallo, Independence Day means red, white and blue family fun, food, and fireworks. This year will be America’s 249th Birthday – just one year until the big semiquincentennial celebration (America’s 250th Birthday). Independence Day is a unique opportunity for all of us to rededicate ourselves and our families’ efforts toward learning more about our country and fostering a renewed sense of patriotism and pride. And what better place to jump start on that than the American Village!

Sam Adams and fans — Meet patriots from the past including Samuel Adams, George and Martha Washington, Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, and more!

Enjoy more than 50 patriotic activities throughout the day – music and dance, games, encounters with patriots of the past – including George and Martha Washington, Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Samuel Adams – the battle at Concord Bridge, and fireworks at twilight’s last gleaming! Visit more than 20 historically-inspired buildings such as Washington Hall, the Colonial Courthouse, the Colonial Chapel, replicas of the President’s Oval Office and the East Room of The White House, and a replica of Concord Bridge. Hands-on activities for children include cornhole toss, hula hoops, Jenga, sidewalk chalk art, and a farm animal petting area. A face painter and balloon artist will also be in the children’s area.

Fireworks crowd at American Village — Enjoy red, white and blue fun this July 4, 2025 with the American Village! Gates open at 11am and activities begin at 11:30am, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, 35115.

Come hungry! 18 food trucks will be on-site serving everything from hot dogs, burgers, po boys, BBQ, shaved ice, ice cream, lemonade, and root beer. Planning for the big day begins months in advance. Communications Officer Melanie Poole says, “We take July 5th off, then begin working toward the next Independence Day.” Dozens of volunteers drive shuttles, hand out programs, give directions, help in the gift shop, and man each building. American Village gates open at 11 a.m. on July 4, 2025 and programming is offered from 11:15 a.m. through evening fireworks at 9 p.m. No entry is allowed after 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Veterans, active military and children ages 4 and under are free. To learn more and find details about the new Independence Day VIP Pass available for $150, visit www.americanvillage.org. †

Hard Reset Escape Room Grand Opening

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