Big Whiskey’s This beloved American restaurant and bar chain is now open in Alabaster and offers a classic American food menu, full bar, and catering. It is both kid friendly and spirits friendly. 285 S Colonial Dr., Alabaster, AL 35007 Call 205-358-3777 bigwhiskeys.com info@bigwhiskeys.com
It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner! Amid all the hustle and bustle, don’t forget to set aside time for yourself and your family to enjoy the wonderful events we’ve planned at the library. Notable November Events November 12 at 4:30 p.m.—Join special guest Jodie Campbell from HeARTful Expressions for a … Read More
There’s so much to do in Alabaster for the holidays! Tour of Lights Holiday lights will brighten the nights in Alabaster as part of the 2025 Alabaster Tour of Lights, sponsored by the Beautification Board. The 10th anniversary tour will feature Alabaster homes with elaborate decoration displays for the holidays. Residents who wish to participate … Read More
By Sarah Owens Photography courtesy of Jordan Ford This December, the sounds of the season will carry through the Performing Arts Center at Thompson High School as the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) performs its winter concert in Alabaster for the very first time. For the students on stage and the community filling the seats, … Read More
By Sarah Owens Photography courtesy of Alabaster City Schools “Hey, is this Graham Bennett?” “Yes.” “We’ve got a job opening at Thompson High School. Would you like to teach jazz music here?” The timing of that phone call still makes Bennett laugh. It came in 2019, just hours after the birth of his second daughter. … Read More
Evangel Classical Christian School Art Teacher Pushes Students to Slow Down, Sit Still, and See By Lori Culpepper In an age of instant gratification and overstimulation, teaching students to sit still and truly see something is a challenging task. At Evangel Classical Christian School (ECCS) in Alabaster, art teacher, Julia Hankins, is finding this to … Read More
Welcome Mike Myers, Ward 1 We talked to the newly elected Ward 1 City Councilor Mike Myers about priorities for his first Council term. Myers won the September 23rd runoff election and takes office on November 3rd. Alabaster Connection: How long have you lived in Alabaster, and what brought you here? Mike Myers: We moved … Read More
Residential Winner—November The November Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Mike and Deborah Wilson At 479 Heathersage Road. Residential Winner—December The December Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Bill and Donna Franklin 345 Dogwood Trail. NOMINATIONS WANTED The Beautification Board is looking for nominations for residential and commercial properties who … Read More
By Brandon Matthews Alabaster is a community that invests in its future, and For Tomorrow is supporting that effort by serving as the city’s substance prevention and education program. Since its launch, For Tomorrow has been working alongside partners like Compact and Alabaster City Schools to prevent youth substance use and promote healthier lifestyles for … Read More
Dear Friends, It is my honor and great privilege to serve as your mayor for a second term. We have accomplished so much in the last five years, and there is still much to do! On Friday, August 22, we officially broke ground on the campus that will house both our new city recreational center … Read More
