By Emily Williams-Robertshaw June 1 was a busy day for BridgeWays Alabama, formerly Camp Fire Alabama. Not only did the organization announce its new brand, it was the first day of camp for kids attending Camp Fletcher. The staff also has been gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year, BridgeWays Junior Board’s ninth annual S’mores and Pours, presented by the Thomas … [Read more...]
‘Something For Everyone’: Alabama Ballet Presents Romeo and Juliet in April
Alabama Ballet will present “Romeo and Juliet” April 23-25 live at the BJCC Concert Hall. Roger VanFleteren, associate artistic director and resident choreographer of Alabama Ballet, choreographed the ballet, which is based on Shakespeare’s tragedy and follows the fate of two star-crossed lovers from their first meeting to their deaths. The ballet is set to … [Read more...]
Sit, Stay, Read!: Hand in Paw Volunteer Animal Therapy Team Lusia MacPherson and Mooc Adapt to Virtual Programming
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw When Lusia MacPherson retired from a nearly 50-year career in education, she was ready to go back to school. This time, she planned to take her miniature schnauzer, Mooc, along with her. Once a week during the school year, MacPherson and Mooc visit Greystone Elementary School teacher Melissa Summers’ English Language Learning classroom. According … [Read more...]
Double Time: Mitchell’s Place Looks Forward to Two Major Fundraisers in April
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw During the pandemic, organizations such as Mitchell’s Place didn’t get a break. According to Mitchell’s Place co-founder Nancy Meisler, the facility was closed for about a three-week period at the beginning of the pandemic to adapt to health and safety measures. It then picked back up and continued providing its essential programming and services … [Read more...]
Fruit Forward: BMA Museum Ball Chairs Put a Focus on American Art Collection
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For the Birmingham Museum of Art, it’s Museum Ball 2020 Take 2. The event was canceled last year because of COVID-19. But mother-daughter pairings Sallie Johnson and Sumner Johnson Rives, along with Garland Smith and Lindsay Smith Puckett will be co-chairs of the event, as they were meant to be last year. The chairs are looking forward to … [Read more...]