By Laura McAlister Journal EditorTo James E. "Jim" Davis, one man's trash truly is another's treasure.That's why over the years, he's gotten the nickname "the Twig Kid." The 73-year-old collects twigs and discarded wood to create one-of-a-kind tables.He's been selling them at Prime Time Treasures in Homewood for some 10 years. Patrons there also agree that what … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
2 Birmingham Shows Help Brides Plan the Big Day
Brides Invited to Runway EventPerfect Wedding Guide and Engaged will host “Bridal Market, A Runway Event” Jan. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rosewood Hall in downtown HomewoodEach bride who attends will receive an Engaged reusable shopping tote.Guests will see some of the latest trends in wedding fashion with an ongoing, New York-style fashion show production. Fashion … [Read more...]
Glenwood Sells Pecans for Autism
The 37th annual Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center's holiday pecan sale is underway. This Birmingham holiday tradition benefits children, adults and families affected by autism.Fresh mammoth half pecans are available along with specialty flavors, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate cinnamon, rum candied, glazed, sugar-free and roasted … [Read more...]
Holiday Happenings
ArtPlay Presents ‘Yuletide in Dogtown’“Yuletide in Dogtown,” an original theatrical production for families, will be presented Dec. 17 by ArtPlay, the home for arts education from UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.Shows are at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Stephens Center. Holiday treats will be served after each performance. Guests can bring cameras to have pictures made … [Read more...]
Grid Season Full of Drama
When they write the book on the 2011 Over the Mountain football season, there won't be a chapter about a state champion. Hoover's dramatic 35-34 loss to longtime nemesis Prattville sent the Bucs home as the runner-up for the third time in four years. The last final-game two losses ‚Äì Daphne in 2010, along with Prattville this season -- were by a single frustrating … [Read more...]