Birmingham Museum of Art Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-30 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Museum of Art
Museum Store Sunday—our biggest shopping event of the year—is right around the corner. Join us on November 30 from 12–5pm to explore a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces from Birmingham artists and makers, along with standout items from exceptional vendors across the country.

Visitors will receive 10% off their purchases, while Museum members enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on regular store items. Meet some of the talented artists and vendors of the Museum Shop including Yogi Dada, Vero VanBlaere, Beaunca Wade of Emma Rose Candles, Cherith Fluker, Jessica Leitch, Elizabeth Limbaugh, Clover Bloom, and Maka Maka Home—offering truly unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Make a day of it with a hot coffee and cider bar, specialty drinks at our cash bar, and family-friendly activities like a festive scavenger hunt and coloring station.

Visit the Museum Store Sunday website to learn more about the event.

Author Talk and Book Signing at Monark Grove Greystone
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Monark Grove Greystone, 6328 Farley Lane, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Spend an engaging afternoon at Monark Grove Greystone as local author Cherith Glover Fluker shares the stories behind the book, the surprising gems she uncovered along the way, and why exploring the Magic City through fresh eyes can spark joy, curiosity, and connection.
Guests will enjoy a lively conversation, Q&A, and the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Secret Birmingham. It’s the perfect event for anyone who loves local history, hidden gems, and learning what makes our community truly special.
Come ready to discover Birmingham in a whole new way!

Secret Birmingham at Kiwanis Club of Pell City
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | City Market Pell City, 200 Vaughan Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Local author Cherith Glover Fluker will be the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Pell City on January 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM at City Market in Pell City.
Fluker will share insights from her new book, Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, exploring the hidden stories and unexpected places that shape the Magic City. She will also speak about the power of storytelling—how uncovering and sharing local stories helps preserve history, build community, and deepen our connection to place.
The meeting is open to members and guests and promises an engaging lunchtime conversation with one of Alabama’s most passionate storytellers.

Book Talk & Author Signing at Homewood Public Library
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, United States
Book Signing with Cherith Fluker, Author of Secret Birmingham
Friday, January 23, from 1 – 2 p.m., Round Auditorium
Grab your curiosity and get ready to uncover Birmingham’s best-kept secrets. In Secret Birmingham, local writer Cherith Fluker leads you from the ordinary path to explore the surprising stories that make the Magic City unforgettable. Birmingham’s civil rights history is powerful and well-known, and there are so many more tales waiting to be discovered. Did you know the city is the birthplace of Veterans Day? Or that it’s home to Vulcan, the world’s largest cast-iron statue, proudly watching over the city? You’ll wander past the Heaviest Corner on Earth; explore a peaceful Japanese Garden honoring Birmingham’s sister city, Hitachi, Japan; and learn about the city’s sky-high dreams of a dirigible docking station. There’s even a sculpture honoring Frank Stitt, Birmingham’s own James Beard Award–winning chef, who helped put the city on the culinary map. From quirky landmarks to rich cultural connections, Secret Birmingham is your guide to the unexpected side of this booming Southern city. Locals and first-time visitors will discover new reasons to fall in love with Birmingham’s charm, history, and hidden treasures. Adventure awaits, and this book is your compass. Book signing to follow; books available for purchase.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Rotary Club of Pell City
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Pell City Municipal Complex
The Rotary Club of Pell City welcomes Local Author Cherith Glover Fluker as the guest speaker for its January 27 meeting! She will be spotlighting her book, Secret Birmingham: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and sharing practical ways to turn local stories into impact.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Pelham Public Library
The Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham welcomes Local Author Cherith Glover Fluker as the guest speaker for its January 29 meeting! She will be spotlighting her book, Secret Birmingham: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and sharing practical ways to turn local stories into impact.

Insider evening with Cherith Fluker author of Secret Birmingham
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Little Professor Bookshop
Join us for a local “insider” evening highlighting Birmingham’s hidden gems with Cherith Fluker, author of Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Cherith will be joined in conversation with Chanda Temple.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6pm
Little Professor
Books will be available for purchase at the event

About the Book
Grab your curiosity and get ready to uncover Birmingham’s best-kept secrets. In Secret Birmingham, local writer Cherith Fluker leads you from the ordinary path to explore the surprising stories that make the Magic City unforgettable. Birmingham’s civil rights history is powerful and well-known, and there are so many more tales waiting to be discovered. Did you know the city is the birthplace of Veterans Day? Or that it’s home to Vulcan, the world’s largest cast-iron statue, proudly watching over the city? You’ll wander past the Heaviest Corner on Earth; explore a peaceful Japanese Garden honoring Birmingham’s sister city, Hitachi, Japan; and learn about the city’s sky-high dreams of a dirigible docking station. There’s even a sculpture honoring Frank Stitt, Birmingham’s own James Beard Award-winning chef, who helped put the city on the culinary map. From quirky landmarks to rich cultural connections, Secret Birmingham is your guide to the unexpected side of this booming Southern city. Locals and first-time visitors will discover new reasons to fall in love with Birmingham’s charm, history, and hidden treasures. Adventure awaits, and this book is your compass.
About the Author
Cherith Glover Fluker is an Alabama-based author, writer, and blogger with a deep connection to Birmingham’s culture and community. She is the author of Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and balances a career in education with her passion for writing. Cherith pens monthly columns for Bham Family Magazine and Lakeside Living Magazine. Her work has also appeared in publications such as Chicken Soup for the Soul, Food, Wine & Travel Magazine, and Motherly, and she regularly shares stories on her travel and lifestyle blog, WhatCherithinks. She is married with two young adult children.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Southern Trade Days Talladega
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | International Motorsports Hall of Fame
February 7th 2026! Talladega and surrounding areas we hope you’ll join us inside for the next Southern Trade Days!

We will have:

A Family Friendly Atmosphere
100+ Vendors!
Food trucks!
Live music!
Free PARKING
Free ENTRY for kids 12 & under

Free Kids activities:
Billy Damon Free balloon artist and magician
Free arcade play for the kids by: MRE arcade!

Plus we will have Face painting and more entertainment to be announced!

$5 Entry, Free for those 12 and under.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Rotary Club of Homewood
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | AL
The Rotary Club of Homewood welcomes Local Author Cherith Glover Fluker as the guest speaker for its February 12 meeting! She will be spotlighting her book, Secret Birmingham: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and sharing practical ways to turn local stories into impact.

Secret Birmingham: Stories Behind the Magic City’s Hidden Gems
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | AL
Secret Birmingham: Stories Behind the Magic City’s Hidden Gems
A lively, behind-the-scenes look at some of Birmingham’s most fascinating, unusual, and little-known sites featured in Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.

Pell City Chamber of Commerce - Blogging for Business
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Pell City Municipal Complex
Join local author and former Pell City educator Cherith Glover Fluker for an engaging Lunch & Learn on Blogging for Business. Cherith will share practical ways small businesses can use storytelling to build trust, grow visibility, and connect more meaningfully with their audience online. Drawing from her experience as the creator of the award-winning blog WhatCherithinks—and as the author of Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure—Cherith will show how authentic stories can turn everyday places into destinations and customers into loyal fans. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your digital presence, this session will offer actionable tips, real-world examples, and fresh inspiration for using your story to grow your business.
