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...]
Riverchase Loves Art Show Takes Art to the Country Club on Feb. 1
Just in time for Valentine’s Day shopping, the Riverchase Women’s Club will present the 14th annual Riverchase Loves Art show.The art show will take place Feb. 1 at Riverchase Country Club, and it will showcase a variety of mediums: paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, glass, fresh flowers and more.Artists include Hunter Bell, David Byland, Claire … [Read more...]
O’Neal Cancer Center’s 2020 ArtBlink Gala to Honor Edwards Family
There is more than meets the eye at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s annual ArtBlink gala. Taking place Feb. 1 at the Kirklin Clinic, ArtBlink is the main fundraiser for the cancer center’s advisory board. Seventeen local artists will create original works of art in 90-minutes, and guests will bid on them in a silent auction. Money raised from the evening … [Read more...]