JANUARY IN SHELBY COUNTY

Fine Folk Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
Jan. 12
6-9 p.m.
Columbiana
The annual Fine Folk Art Gallery exhibit will open Friday, Jan. 12, and will run through Feb. 16 at the Shelby County Arts Council. Featured artists include Charlie “Tin Man” Lucas; Teresa Wamble, the Gourd Lady; Mary Ann Casey, Southern Roots Paintings; J.K. Terrell, Stained Glass; Marian Baker, Sassy Southern Paintings; and Larry Stewart, paintings. Entertainment will be provided by Sam Frazier Jr., Music Maker Foundation, Alabama Blues Hall of Fame.

Pelham Public Library Fundraiser
Through Jan. 13
Pelham Public Library
Pelham’s Library Guild is still raising funds in an effort to reach its $300,000 goal for the new Pelham Public Library building. The last day to purchase engraved bricks is Jan. 13. The guild’s engraved brick fundraiser gives residents an opportunity to support the library while also recognizing loved ones or promoting a business. Each engraved brick can have up to three lines and 20 characters. Each engraved brick costs $200 and will be placed in the covered entryway of the library. For more information, stop by the library or contact Pelham Library Director Mary Campbell at (205) 620-6418.

Eat Right For Life
Jan. 3
9-10 a.m.
North Shelby Library
Start the year off right. This is all about eating the right way. Robbie Lewis is a registered, licensed dietitian with Life Energy Balance, LLC. She has over 15 years of experience with educating individuals toward weight loss, diabetes management, heart disease prevention and much more. With this four-week series she offers a no-nonsense, diet-free way of eating for health. For more information, call (205) 439-5510.

Tai Chi for Health Part 2
Jan. 3
10:30 a.m.
Albert L. Scott Library
Local instructor Rachel Hickman will teach this nine-week course in Tai Chi on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi is an exercise that improves balance, sharpens the mind and circulates oxygen throughout the body while gently massaging all the joints, ligaments and muscles of the entire body. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that will not slip during movement. Try not to miss any classes because each class builds upon the previous ones. Newcomers will not be allowed after the second class takes place.

Interstellar Open Mic Night
Jan. 4
4-10 p.m.
Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co.
Calling all musicians, comedians, storytellers, performers, dancers, freaks et al. Do you have talent? Come and show us. Thursday is now Interstellar open mic night. Original material only. Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co. is located at 260 Regency Park Drive in Alabaster.

Jan. 18
NSL Book Club
North Shelby Library
10:30 a.m.

Library Book Group
Albert L. Scott Library
7 p.m.

Pajama Storytime
North Shelby Library
6:30 p.m.

Jan. 22
Toddler Tales
North Shelby Library
10 a.m.

Jan. 23
Hedgie Hello
North Shelby Library
4:30 p.m.

Jan. 24
Eat Right For Life
North Shelby Library
9 a.m.

Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45 a.m.

Hedgie Hello
North Shelby Library
11:30 a.m.

Together Time
Pelham Public Library
9:15 a.m.

Jan. 25
Mobile Device Workshop
Albert L. Scott Library
6 p.m. 

Pajama Storytime
North Shelby Library
6:30 p.m.

Jan. 26
Romantic Comedy
South City Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Jan. 27
Romantic Comedy
South City Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28
Romantic Comedy
South City Theatre
2 p.m.

Jan. 29
Toddler Tales
North Shelby Library
10 a.m.

Jan. 30
Hedgie Hello
North Shelby Library
4:30 p.m.

Jan. 31
Eat Right For Life
North Shelby Library
9 a.m.

Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45 a.m.

Hedgie Hello
North Shelby Library
11:30 a.m. 

Together Time
Pelham Public Library
9:15 a.m.

Jan. 18
Hoover Library Trivia Night
Hoover Public Library
7 p.m.

Jan. 18-20
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Alabama Theatre
8 p.m.

Jan. 18-21
Birmingham Boat Show
BJCC

Jan. 20
Alabama Dance Festival Featuring Ballet Memphis
Alys Stephens Center
8 p.m.

Jan. 25
Hard Travelin’ with Woody
Samford University Wright Center
7 p.m.

Jan. 25-Feb. 11
Chicago
Virginia Samford Theatre
Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m.
Sundays 2 p.m.

Jan. 26
After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite
Hoover Public Library
7 p.m.

Jan. 26-27
Carlos Conducts Ravel’s Bolero
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Alys Stephens Center

Jan. 27
Write Club
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.

Jan. 29
Friends of the Hoover Library Board Meeting
Hoover Public Library
10 a.m.

Monday at the Movies: La La Land
Hoover Public Library
2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 30
Hoover Police Department Event
Hoover Public Library
8 a.m.

Jan. 31
Southern Voices 2018 Set-Up
Hoover Public Library
9 a.m.