By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorA new Democratic challenger has emerged to take on Republican Gary Palmer for the Alabama Sixth Congressional District race.Mark Lester of Homewood has announced he will represent the Democratic Party in the Nov. 4 general election.Lester, a Birmingham-Southern College history professor, replaces former … [Read more...]
Couple Shares Love of Art—and the Same Careers
Amy Collins:Age: 57Residence: Birmingham; lived in Homewood for 22 years.Occupation: Medical illustrator and fine artistHometown: Savannah, Ga.Education: Bachelor's degree in studio arts from the University of Georgia; master's degree in medical illustration from Medical College of GeorgiaLatest accomplishment: "I just made a poster for my dad's 90th … [Read more...]
Jamorris Rivers Find Passion in Ballet
Jamorris Rivers:Age: 31Residence: Vestavia HillsOccupation: Artistic director of Arova Contemporary BalletHometown: DadevilleEducation: Bachelor's degree in dance and Spanish from the University of AlabamaLatest accomplishment: Becoming artistic director of Arova Contemporary Ballet and completing one year teaching at Children’s Dance … [Read more...]
Won Cho Loves His Busy Life as Singer, Professor
Age: 46Residence: Birmingham and Tampa, Fla.Occupation: Professional opera singer and assistant professor of music and voice at UABHometown: Seoul, South Korea, London and CanadaEducation: Bachelor's degree in voice from the Manhattan School of Music; master's degree in voice from Boston University; doctorate of musical arts in voice from the University of … [Read more...]
Louise Beard Shines as Broadway Producer
Louise Beard:Age: 64Residence: RedmontOccupation: Broadway producer; former tap dance and music teacherHometown: BirminghamEducation: Graduate of the former Brooke Hill School, now Altamont School; attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J.; bachelor's degree in music from Birmingham-Southern CollegeLatest accomplishment: Winning a Tony Award … [Read more...]