The next author featured at the Literacy Council’s Signature Series fundraising event is a New York Times best-selling writer and a Birmingham native. Sena Jeter Naslund will release her latest novel, “Adam & Eve,” at a private cocktail reception at one of Birmingham’s most prominent homes.The reception will be Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Signature … [Read more...]
ASO Maestro’s Ball Set for Sept. 10
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Music Director Justin Brown will present the Maestro’s Ball, hosted by Lynn and Benny LaRussa, Sept. 10 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.The Maestro’s Ball is the ASO’s largest fundraising event. Its proceeds support the artistic, educational and outreach programs of the ASO. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a … [Read more...]
Young Cancer Survivor Hopes to ‘Tap Out’ Cancer
Alex Swader, a 10-year-old cancer survivor, dancer and creator of “Dancers Fighting Cancer,” presents the second annual Tapping Out Childhood Cancer Gala Sept. 26.The fundraiser for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital will be at Gabrella Manor from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will include two dance showcases with various dance styles from local … [Read more...]
A Season of Hope
By Sue MurphyWhen my daughters were in high school, autumn Friday nights were spent at the football field. Harold and I weren't official athletic boosters, our girls not having the height, weight or gender to secure a middle linebacker position, so we became boosters of the boosters, support people for the marching band. We had endured painful grade school band concerts, … [Read more...]
2010 OTM High School Football Preview
Flip through the online version of the OTM High School Football Preview for 2010 for team profiles, schedules, photos and rosters, key players to watch and more. Open publication - Free publishing … [Read more...]