A new survey will gauge the needs and interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community in the Birmingham area. The B-Heard survey, which is presented through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and the UAB School of Public Health, is the first of its kind in the area and is aimed at Shelby, Jefferson, Walker, … [Read more...]
Rebel Cause: Vestavia Stuns Hoover With Late Victory
By Lee Davis Buddy Anderson is the winningest coach in the history of Alabama high school football. And while Anderson probably wouldn’t admit it, he’s probably never had a sweeter victory than the one his Vestavia Hills Rebels earned last Friday night. A late touchdown by Walker Minor gave Vestavia a 20-13 upset of defending three-time state champion Hoover at the Rebels’ … [Read more...]
Local Style: The New Grand Bohemian Hotel Caters to the Community
By Emily Williams The new Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook is not just a place to stay or host events; it’s designed to be a cultural experience in and of itself. The hotel, which is preparing for its grand opening in Lane Park on Oct. 23, includes an art gallery, cooking school, wine-blending service and spa in addition to the traditional event venues, restaurant and bar, … [Read more...]
Dr…Who?
By Sue Murphy I’m a catalog shopper. Since I don’t always buy something, I suppose I’m more of a window shopper, but I do make purchases from time to time, which has landed me on a wide range of mailing lists. On any given day, if I have my credit card ready, I can have an Eiffel Tower tea light holder, Mr. Rogers Dress Up Magnets and bird feeders shaped like squirrel heads … [Read more...]
Tailgate Tum Tum: Annual Wine Auctions Includes Changes for 2015
By Kaitlin Candelaria What is now the longest running charity wine auction in the country dedicated to raising funds for children began with a small group of people wanting to make a difference in the lives of sick children. “We started out with a wing and prayer,” Executive Director Tom Miller said. “Two gentlemen had gone out to California for the Napa Valley auction and … [Read more...]