By Ashley SmithSamford University has partnered with the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Maus Contemporary art gallery and the Wiregrass Museum to present the first Alabama solo exhibition for the late Thornton Dial Sr.The overall multi-venue retrospective will include “Thornton Dial: I, Too, Am … [Read more...]
‘Larger-Than-Life’: Local Theater Legend Carl Stewart Lost This Year
By Alec HarveyBirmingham’s theater scene lost one of its greats this year as Carl Stewart, who for more than 40 years at Birmingham Festival Theatre and Terrific New Theatre helped mold what Birmingham theater is today, died at the age of 80.“Carl was a larger-than-life presence who took up a lot of space in the room,” an announcement of his death by TNT stated. “Some … [Read more...]
Planning for the Season: Samford School of the Arts Sets Performance Schedule of Almost 100 Events
By Ashley SmithThe School of the Arts at Samford University has a performance season planned that includes almost 100 events, including well-known artists, student ensembles and faculty events. The season includes the annual Davis Architects Guest Artist Series, the Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series, the Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance … [Read more...]
Blessed Brokenness Rebrands as Carrywell, Expands Services
Blessed Brokenness has changed its name to Carrywell and launched Carrywell Groups and Grants. The faith-based organization supports women and couples struggling with infertility by offering support groups and financial assistance for medical treatments. Support groups meet weekly for about 10 weeks. Registration for sessions beginning in September and … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Marks Renovation of Samford’s Buchanan Hall
Samford University celebrated the renovation of Buchanan Hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 1.School officials, students, faculty and staff, alumni and civic leaders attended the ceremony, which was held on the quad. The university’s marching band and A Cappella Choir performed for those gathered.The 15-month renovation transformed Buchanan Hall, which has … [Read more...]