Mountain Brook High School has a new principal. In a letter today to Mountain Brook City Schools parents, Superintendent Dicky Barlow said the board of education had approved his recommendation that Amanda Hood, who served as principal at Mountain Brook Junior High, be appointed the new principal of Mountain Brook High School. For a look at all the new faces in the principals' … [Read more...]
The Honeycutters Coming to Hoover
The Honeycutters will be playing a show at Moonlight on the Mountain in Hoover on July 12. The band's sound has drawn comparisons to artists such as Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris or Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Rebecca Pronsky will open for The Honeycutters at the 7 p.m. show. Moonlight on the Mountain is located at 585 Shades Crest Road. For more information, visit … [Read more...]
Starting the Fourth with a Bang
Starting the Fourth with a Bang:Vestavia Kicks Off Independence Day CelebrationsBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department and the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce will kick off Independence Day celebrations in the Over the Mountain and surrounding areas.Events this year will include fireworks shows, historical … [Read more...]
Summer Soiree
BirminghamSummer SoireeJune 30, 3-6 p.m.Avondale VillaThe Magic City Choral Society will hold its annual Summer Soiree from 3-6 p.m. on June 30 at Avondale Villa. The beach party-themed event will feature live music from the Magic City Choral Society Beach Singers and an open beer, wine and pina colada bar. The event's honorary chairmen are Karen Musgrove and … [Read more...]
Primrose Schools Holding Open House
Primrose School of Liberty Park will hold an open house event from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on July 20. The event will be held at 1800 Urban Parkway, Birmingham. School tours will be available and those attending will receive information about how to win a one-year scholarship. For more information, visit www.primroselibertypark.com … [Read more...]