Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis made a visit to Birmingham recently to take part in the second biennial Momentum Leadership Conference.Davis and Princeton University professor emerita Ann-Marie Slaughter headlined the conference in Birmingham Feb. 26 and 27.In addition to being an award-winning actress, Davis is the founder of the Geena Davis Institute on … [Read more...]
LJCC Gets Ready for First Bark Mitzvah
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorJust like others preparing for the traditional Jewish coming of age observance and celebration, Selly and Sassy Page are getting fitted for new tallits and yarmulkes.But the custom-made prayer shawls and skullcaps are not for a bar mitzvah or a bat mitzvah--they are for the Bark Mitzvah.The Levite Jewish Community Center will … [Read more...]
Rallying for Relay for Life
By Taylor BurgessJournal internOver the Mountain residents will have plenty of chances to get moving for a good cause this spring as several organizations are finalizing plans for Relay For Life events.The first event in the OTM area will be held at Mountain Brook High School on April 4. Events are planned locally through May 16.The Relay For Life is a … [Read more...]
A Ball for All
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorAs a child, Scarlotte Deupree Kilgore was mesmerized by watching her favorite stories come to life on the Birmingham Children's Theatre stage.And now that she has children of her own, Kilgore said she wants to bring the magic of live theater to all children in the Birmingham metro area."I have very, very fond memories of … [Read more...]
Paint Party
The fourth annual Heart 2 HeART event raised $101,500 to help provide spiritual, financial and emotional support programs to pediatric cancer patients and their families.The annual aTeam Ministries fundraiser was held Feb. 15 at Ted's Garage on Fifth Avenue South in Birmingham.The Heart 2 HeART program and event support children with pediatric cancer by pairing them … [Read more...]