by Lee DavisIf you thought Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium was a crazy place last weekend, wait until you visit Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend.That’s when Briarwood and Hoover will attempt to win state football championships.The Lions, coached by the venerable Fred Yancey, will be going for their first Class 5A title since 2003 when they face Spanish … [Read more...]
Students Meet Carter At Habitat House
Members of Mountain Brook High School’s Key Club and Interact Club got a chance to work alongside former President Jimmy Carter in October as they continued work on the Habitat for Humanity house the two clubs are sponsoring.Mountain Brook Baptist Church also sponsored the project.Interact Club members complete a minimum of eight hours of community service every nine … [Read more...]
ASO Presents the Von Trapp Family
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present the Von Trapp Family Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. The great-grandchildren of Capt. Von Trapp and Maria, whose lives were featured in “The Sound of Music,” will join the ASO for the performance. Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and Justin Von Trapp will perform familiar classics from the movie as well as other holiday favorites. … [Read more...]
Red Mt. Theatre Plans ‘Home for the Holidays’
The Red Mountain Theatre Company will present “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 9-19 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. Performers include members of the RMTC Youth Programs, Charles Haines, Davis Haines, Erika McMillan, Belinda George Peoples and Kristen Bowden Sharp. Those who attend also can take a "Walk Through Bethlehem" and meet the new RMTC Rockettes. Show times are Thurs.-Sat. at … [Read more...]
Glenwood Pecan Sale Now Underway
It’s time again for the Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center Holiday Pecan Sale.This year, Glenwood celebrates 35 years of volunteerism and dedication during its annual Pecans with a Purpose fundraiser benefiting children, adults and families affected by autism.Available again this year are fresh mammoth halves and specialty flavors including chocolate, … [Read more...]