By June MathewsMost little girls only dream of wearing a pink tutu and dancing with a handsome prince. But for the upcoming production of Birmingham Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” that fanciful scenario is Katherine Free’s reality. A 17-year-old senior at Hoover High School, Katherine danced the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the queen of the Kingdom of Sweets, this … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
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Standing in line at the post office the other day, I was mentally calculating how long it would take before I reached the counter. There were seven people ahead of me, some had packages and others didn’t, which could mean a quick book of stamps, the time-consuming process of purchasing a money order, or (please no) the need to pick up held mail. One befuddled-looking woman was … [Read more...]
Black, White and Fun All Over: Vogtles’ Art-Filled House Is Stylish but Family-Friendly
By Donna Cornelius Saying that a house is filled with its owners’ art collection might conjure mental pictures of a prim and proper place that resembles a museum more than a family home. Laura and Jesse Vogtle do, indeed, have an extensive array of artwork – she’s the owner of Gallery 1930 in English Village and Scene at Pepper Place – but their Mountain Brook house is more … [Read more...]
Birmingham’s Grand Tour: Independent Presbyterian’s 67th Annual Event Features Four Festive Houses
By Donna Cornelius Most merchants start the holiday merrymaking early, with gifts and garlands filling store aisles well before Thanksgiving. But for many Birmingham residents, the Independent Presbyterian Church’s Holiday House Tour signals the official start of the season. The IPC tour has become a seasonal tradition; this is the tour’s 67th year. Those who attend year … [Read more...]
Window Displays: ARC Realty Presents Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
Visitors can tour five homes show- casing unique architectural elements and festive seasonal decor during Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 8. Proceeds from the sixth annual tour and Holiday Gift Market will help fund scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances, includ- ing disability or death of a parent or … [Read more...]