For more than 50 years, the Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library have supported the library through its annual book sale, with proceeds benefitting the library’s adult and teen programs. This year’s sale will begin Feb. 20 with a preview party and will continue with a general sale Feb. 21-23. “There is always a lot of excitement surrounding this event,” said … [Read more...]
Sol Y Luna Prepares to Reopen in Lane Parke In Mountain Brook Village
Editor's Note: Story updated on Feb. 6 to include opening date.Tapas and tequila restaurant Sol Y Luna is gearing up to open its new location in Mountain Brook’s Lane Parke, across the street from the Grand Bohemian Hotel, on Feb. 10.It’s a continuation of the restaurant that operated in Birmingham’s Lakeview district from 1997 until 2013. The original owner, chef … [Read more...]
Giving Back: Letterman of the USA Is Holding Its Second Fundraising Gala
By Rubin E. GrantDuring his freshman football season at the University of Alabama, Darryl Fuhrman had to decide whether he was going to be an influencer.“We were doing calisthenics,” Fuhrman recalled. “And coach (Ray) Perkins came over to me and got in my grill. He said, ‘There are three kinds of people, movers and shakers, those who just watch and those who don’t give … [Read more...]
The Chefs’ Tables: Star Chefs Will Be Cooking for Children’s of Alabama Fundraiser
Some of the state’s most celebrated chefs will be serving up their signature dishes, desserts and drinks to raise money for patients at Children’s of Alabama and their families trying to deal with dietary restrictions. Children’s Table this year will be Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Meredith Food Studios. The event will feature Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club … [Read more...]
Spread the Word: Jazz Cat Ball Raises Money and Awareness for Pet Shelter
By Emily WilliamsFor as long as Janet Lusco can remember, she has been passionate about animals. Throughout her childhood, Lusco was known to bring home the occasional injured animal she stumbled upon. If it was reasonable to have 15 dogs living in her Homewood house, she would; but her cat, Callie, doesn’t want much company beyond her … [Read more...]