By Ally Morrison Family Fest, being held May 8 in Crestline, will feature inflatables, crafts and games for children and youth. The festival will include savory snacks from Mountain Brook Vendors such as Mountain Brook Creamery, Craft’s and Post Office Pies. Local churches – including Mountain Brook Baptist Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Canterbury … [Read more...]
New Home for Art: MBAA’s Annual Spring Art Show Moves to Indoor/Outdoor Space
By June Mathews In 1981, a group of students taking lessons from local artist Ron Lewis through Mountain Brook Adult Community Education decided to show their work and offer it for sale. They set up their paintings against the trees along Church Street by Crestline Elementary, and the Mountain Brook Art Association was born. The association continued its … [Read more...]
A Night at the Oscars: Black-Tie-Optional Gala Offers Dinner and Amusements to Support Mitchell’s Place
By Ally Morrison Mitchell’s Place, an organization that provides resources for children affected by autism and other developmental disabilities, will soon host its annual Night at the Oscars Gala. On March 19, the red carpet-inspired event will be held at Haven and will provide guests a chance to support the organization during its largest fundraising event of the … [Read more...]
Lenten Lunches Return at Cathedral Church of the Advent
Continuing a tradition dating back to 1908, preachers from around the country will preach at the Cathedral Church of the Advent each weekday of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 2. This year’s series is set to also commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Advent’s founding in 1872. Each year, people gather to hear the daily sermons and eat lunch. Each … [Read more...]
ROAR the Cure: Cancer Hits Close to Home for Pulitzer Prize-Winner and Gala Honoree Rick Bragg
By Ally Morrison Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and journalist Rick Bragg will be the honoree for the 11 annual ROAR the Cure Gala, being held March 5 at The Club. Bragg holds his status as this year’s honoree close to his heart because of his own experiences with cancer. “Cancer has touched my family again, again and again,” Bragg said. “I lost my brother Sam, … [Read more...]