Former Gov. Albert P. Brewer and banking trail blazer Harry B. Brock Jr. will be inducted into the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 17. The annual induction luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at The Club in Homewood. The program recognizes men native to or most closely identified with Alabama who have made significant contributions on a state, national or international … [Read more...]
Lay Off of Them Shoes: Alabama Ballet Starts Its Season With Blue Suede Shoes
Alabama Ballet’s first major performance of the 2019/2020 season will be “Blue Suede Shoes,” being presented Oct. 4-6 at the BJCC Concert Hall.Dennis Nahat’s full-length ballet, danced to 36 master recordings of Elvis Presley songs, combines classical dance with classic rock, extending traditional ballet to rock and disco. The rock-and-roll ballet, with a good helping of … [Read more...]
It Takes Two, or More: Vestavia Hills Mother of Twins Finds Purpose in BAMOM
By Emily Williams Before having her twins, Alicia Bailey’s only familial experience with multiples was her grandmother, who was a fraternal twin. The situation was nothing like her potentially identical 9-year-old daughters, Jenna and Aubrey. “Hair color, eye color, blood type, body type, basic weight,” she said. “So, we are guessing they are identical, but we haven’t … [Read more...]
Yalla Y’all: Jewish Food and Culture Fest Features BBQ Cook-Off, Jewish Culture and Activities for All Ages
By Josh Wilson The “When Pigs Fly” Kosher BBQ Cook-Off will be a primary feature of this year’s Jewish Food and Culture Fest, but not the only one. The festival, being held Sept. 8 at the Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham, also will offer a variety of foods, games and educational activities to Jewish and non-Jewish residents alike. Children also will be able to … [Read more...]
Dementia and the Family: St. Luke’s Memory Care Fundraiser Features Author Patti Callahan Henry
By Emily Williams St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Mountain Brook’s newest ministry, Founders Place, has invited author Patti Callahan Henry for a meet the author and book signing event Aug. 27. Henry will share her new novel “The Favorite Daughter,” which explores themes of memory and family. The event will raise money for the ministry and its efforts to provide respite for … [Read more...]