By June MathewsIn 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...]

By Ally MorrisonMitchell’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...]

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...]

By Ally MorrisonPulitzer 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...]

The O’Neal Library will be hosting its annual book sale Feb. 25-27. A preview party of the book sale will be held the day before it opens, which will allow patrons first access to the collection. The collection will include art, coffee table books, first editions and rare titles that the Friends of the O’Neal Library have been organizing all year long. To … [Read more...]