Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys and one of its biggest challenges. Many parents today are helping their children navigate stress, anxiety, big emotions, social pressures, packed schedules, and a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming.Rev. Monica Harbarger will be giving a talk Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (with an optional Tre Luna dinner … [Read more...]

Maury Berthon’s fourth novel In Vulcan’s Shadow, is a murder mystery set in and around the Birmingham metro area as well as various U.S. and international locations. For over 50 years a beautiful young coed has been missing from the normally quiet Samford University campus. This long “cold case” becomes very hot again when a human skeleton is found behind an old … [Read more...]

By Nausicaa ChuBirmingham’s Emily Capilouto knows her way around the healthcare system. She worked in India on cervical cancer screening access, has two master’s degrees in epidemiology and medical anthropology and directs outreach initiatives for prostate cancer at the Mike Slive Foundation.But nothing could have prepared her for her quest to have a child.As a … [Read more...]

Things to do, people to see, music to hearThurs., July 23 Artchella Art After 5 returns this summer with Artchella, a festival-inspired evening at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Enjoy a lineup of music, style and creative energy with themed cocktails, a photo booth moment for your best fit check and hands-on art activations throughout the evening. Come for … [Read more...]

Book collectors, history enthusiasts, and lovers of unique finds won't want to miss Refined Reads, a special one-day sale hosted by the Friends of the Homewood Public Library on Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 116 at the Homewood Public Library.Refined Reads features a carefully curated selection of individually priced books chosen for their quality, … [Read more...]