By Emily WilliamsFounded in 1978, the Parkinson Association of Alabama has had its ups and its downs, but a new feature is in the works that officials hope will take the organization to new heights. Over the past few years, the board of directors and Executive Director Mary T. Miller have worked to breathe new life into the PAA. Miller, of Vestavia Hills, took on the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Art in the Park: Handmade Art Show to Feature Artists’ Own Favorites
By June MathewsIf you’re looking to add a touch of beauty or whimsy to your home décor, wardrobe or jewelry collection, a Sunday afternoon stroll through the Handmade Art Show on Oct. 15 in Homewood Central Park might fill the bill.Sponsored by the Homewood Arts Council and the city of Homewood, the Handmade Art Show is a free fall event held each second weekend in … [Read more...]
No Ph.D. Required: New Museum Director Aims to Double Attendance, Says Visitors Shouldn’t Have to Be Experts to Understand Art
By Sam PrickettThe new executive director of the Birmingham Museum of Art plans to make accessibility, expansion and renovation priorities of his tenure – with a long-term goal of doubling the museum’s attendance over the next five years.In mid-September, the BMA named Dr. Graham C. Boettcher its new executive director. Boettcher’s appointment followed a months-long … [Read more...]
The Big Picture: Briarwood Coach Hits Rare Milestone While Keeping Priorities Straight
By Blake EllsBriarwood Christian School football coach Fred Yancey inked his name in the record books last month when he scored his 300th victory as a high school coach with a 23-6 win at Fairfield.The Sept. 22 win, Yancey’s 259th in the state of Alabama, ranks him fifth among active coaches for victories in the Alabama High School Athletics Association.But Yancey’s … [Read more...]
On a Personal Level: New UAB Cancer Center Director Says Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment Drives the Future of Cancer Care
By Emily WilliamsThe Future of Cancer Treatment is headed in a more personal direction, said UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new director, Dr. Michael Birrer.Birrer said the ability to diagnose the cause of an individual’s cancer and use that information to target treatment is helping patients survive longer and suffer less.“The future is bright in that there is … [Read more...]