By Lee Davis Mike Kolen saw a lot of success on the football field. He played on bowl teams at Auburn University and has two Super Bowl championship rings. But football was never the most important thing in his life. As much as he enjoyed playing the game, his faith in God meant much more. “The Lord has been so good to me, but earthly rewards don’t mean anything compared to … [Read more...]
Bendig-Ledet
Megan Elizabeth Bendig of Vestavia Hills and Todd Brennan Ledet of Abbeville, Louisiana, were married Aug. 15 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. The groom’s uncle, the Rev. Monsignor Harry Greig of Lake Charles, Louisiana, officiated the ceremony. Immediately afterward a New Orleans-style brass band led the newly married couple, followed by guests and well-wishers, in a … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Band to Perform at Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Ceremony
The Mountain Brook High School Band has accepted an invitation to participate in the 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Mass Band on Dec. 7, 2016 in Hawaii. Band members will perform at Pearl Harbor on the pier at the U.S.S. Battleship Missouri with other musicians from around the United States and Japan in a worldwide live webcast “Gift of Music” concert. World-renowned composer … [Read more...]
Up On the Housetop…Not
The elves at our house are getting older. Years ago, my husband, Harold, and I would hang a six-foot Christmas wreath in the window above our front door. The maneuver required an extension ladder and a good bit of arm and leg extension even then. The same shaky gyrations were required to take the wreath down again, and while the wreath was beautiful to see, the hanging process … [Read more...]
Performer’s Best Friend: Birmingham Ballet Sends Tails Wagging in Christmas Production
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Birmingham Ballet is putting a fun twist on a classic tale – by adding in a few tails of its own this holiday season. The fourth annual Mutt-cracker is a one-night-only performance featuring dogs in appropriate roles. Cindy Free, director of the Birmingham Ballet, says that audience members can expect to see furry friends of all sizes. “They’re … [Read more...]