By Donna Cornelius Keeping rooms can be traced back to 18th century America. But they’re almost as popular today as they were in Colonial times. Originally, keeping rooms – spaces built as part of or adjacent to the kitchen – took advantage of the heat created by wood stoves and provided a warm place to eat, do chores and even sleep. Today, these rooms are still hot spots. … [Read more...]
Hollywood Fan Club: House Tour Opens Doors Into Historic Homewood Neighborhood
By Donna CorneliusIt didn’t take Dana Garvin long to become a firm fan of one of Homewood’s most popular neighborhoods.“I’ve lived in Birmingham most of my life but just moved to Hollywood about four years ago, and I absolutely love it,” she said. “This neighborhood is the perfect combination of charm and history while being close to the newest … [Read more...]
Heading for State: John Carroll Girls Soccer Sets Sights on Recapturing Title
By Rubin E. GrantListen to the stories of any fishermen or hunter and inevitably you will hear about the one that got away.The John Carroll Catholic girls soccer team can talk about something similar.After winning three consecutive state championships, one in Class 5A in 2014 and two in Class 6A in 2015 and 2016, the Cavaliers’ streak … [Read more...]
Pretty and Practical: The Pearsons’ Bonita Drive House Is Stylishly Family-Friendly
By Donna CorneliusOne of the stars on this year’s Historic Hollywood Tour of Homes is a house that manages to be fashionable, functional and family-friendly.Mary Scott and Blake Pearson’s home at 9 Bonita Drive was built in 1926. Its original owners were Laura B. and Fay B. Belt, who lived there until 1947. The house, called the Bailey-Hardin House in honor of two … [Read more...]
“Children of Eden”: Samford University Takes the Story of Genesis to the Stage
By Sarah Kuper It was the first production theater professor Don Sandley directed after he arrived at Samford University. Now, 20 years later, he is thrilled to once again share the Stephen Schwartz musical “Children of Eden” with the community. "This will be a more sophisticated production because the program has grown so much," Sandley said, "But the first production was … [Read more...]