The 50th Annual Greek Food Festival brings three days of Greek food and culture to Birmingham on Oct. 5 to Oct. 7. The Holy Trinity–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral brings the event to the city each year offering Greek cuisine, music and dancing. Greek dancers of all ages also will be performing all three days. Parishioners cook the entrees and desserts … [Read more...]
Get In on the Act Students Learn Skills, Gain Confidence Through RMT’s Adult Education Program
By June MathewsWhen Kim Richardson, an outgoing single mom of grown kids, moved from Atlanta to Birmingham last year, one of her top priorities was to form community connections in her new hometown. She decided acting classes would be just the ticket.“I was getting started in the next stage of my life where I’m not taking care of kids anymore, so I could do some of the … [Read more...]
“Touch” New Opera Interprets Helen Keller in Accessible Production
By Anne RuisiA neew opera commissioned by Opera Birmingham about the life of Alabama native Helen Keller will make its world premiere in January at RMT Arts Campus.“Touch” will debut Jan. 19 and will be repeated Jan. 21. Music for the opera is by composer Carla Lucero and the libretto is by Lucero and Marianna Mott Newirth. A pre-show chat with Lucero and Newirth will … [Read more...]
Iconic Art Show Hits Milestone: Bluff Art Association and Show Prepares to Celebrate 60 Years
By June MathewsThere are plenty of reasons for attending the Bluff Park Art Show each year. There’s always an eclectic mix of media, the experience of the show is fresh every time, and enjoying the picturesque setting in a historic community never gets old. But this year, there’s a good reason for going that one normally wouldn’t associate with an art show: … [Read more...]
Why Is Someone Dinking in My Kitchen?
It was the summer of 1965 when three families were vacationing outside of Seattle on Bainbridge Island. It seems some boredom had set in, and the dads decided to take a badminton net, some ping-pong paddles and a wiffle ball for the kids to play a game … of sorts. The rules were seat of the pants, and the set up was crude at best. Fast forward to present day.Pickleball is … [Read more...]