For the 70th year, Independent Presbyterian Church will host its Holiday House Tour, featuring three homes and IPC decked out for the holidays. The tours will take place Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Homes featured on the tour will include Caroline Gidiere, 2932 Fairway Drive; Vawter Stratford, 2821 Stratford Road; and Doug … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Morning Ritual: LJCC to Host Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
Before turkeys are carved, the Levite Jewish Community Center will kick-off Thanksgiving Day by hosting the annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run. The Nov. 28 event will include a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run, all benefiting the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's of Alabama and the LJCC. The run honors the life of the late Sam Lapidus, an LJCC … [Read more...]
‘Open Door Policy’: Artist Opening Multi-Use Studio and Gallery In Homewood Where Patrons Can Buy or Make Art
By Ingrid SchnaderWhen you walk into Thomas Andrew’s upcoming art space in downtown Homewood this December, you won’t be sure if you’re in a store, a bar, a gallery or a studio.It will have a bartop and menu board, just like some of your favorite Friday night haunts. But instead of serving alcohol, the menu has different canvas and paper sizes. … [Read more...]
A Great Escape: Vietnam Vet’s Children’s Book Compiled with Stories He Sent Home During Service
By Emily Williams As Larry and Sybil Michalove sit together looking through a scrapbook of memories in anticipation of their 60th wedding anniversary in 2020, there are many moments to celebrate. Some moments are bright, but it is the darker ones that seem to remain most clear. On July 3, 1970, the Michaloves moved into a three-bedroom apartment in Homewood, … [Read more...]
Inspired by Nature: Floral Designer Holly Carlisle Makes Holiday Decorating More Approachable
By Ingrid Schnader This Thanksgiving season, if you are planning to have your entire family pile into your dining room to eat turkey and dressing, you might feel tempted to spend a fortune on expensive flower arrangements. But Holly Carlisle of RoseGolden says don’t do it. Her philosophy is to approach decorating with flowers in a much more natural way. “Most people … [Read more...]