By Sarah Kuper Christopher Architecture and Interiors recently was awarded a 2017 merit award by the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects for the complete renovation of a Mountain Brook home. The AIA is a prestigious organization for commercial, residential and institutional architects with more than 90,000 members and 260 chapters across the … [Read more...]
Cause for Celebration: Autism Society Honors Advocates During Fundraising Gala
The Autism Society of Alabama is hosting the Autism Shines Gala on Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. The gala is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event that includes a cocktail party and silent auction, a dinner and a live auction. Proceeds will benefit programs offered by the society. Society supporters this year lobbied … [Read more...]
Passing on the Theater Bug: Samford Students Setting the Stage for Future of Children’s Theater
By Sarah Kuper This fall, Samford University students in the theatre for youth program will produce and perform the children’s book-turned-play “How I Became a Pirate.” Samford is one of only a handful of universities that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre for youth. Undergraduates in the program learn the ins and outs of performing, producing and teaching children’s … [Read more...]
Hit the Ground Running: Ronald Steele Took Reins as John Carrol Athletics Director During Time of Turmoil
By Blake Ells Ronald Steele hadn’t had time to finish unpacking his office before there was work to do. Within his first two months as the new athletics director at John Carroll Catholic High School, Steele hired a new girls basketball coach, Destiny Frazier, and a new baseball coach, Jared Bonvillain. He oversaw great turnover among the assistants on his football staff, and … [Read more...]
Fight the Good Fight: Cancer Society Honors Robert E. Reed Foundation During Gala
By Sarah Kuper The Birmingham chapter of the American Cancer Society will host its annual Hope Gala on Aug. 19. The evening will include dinner, live music and an auction with dozens of items and packages, including tickets to the musical “Hamilton” in Atlanta along with a suite at the Ritz Carlton. The goal of the event is to celebrate and support the work of the American … [Read more...]