By Emily Williams The Vestavia Belles are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.As hostesses of the city, Vestavia Belles are required to don Civil War-era gowns frequently at city events, complete with hoops under the skirt, white gloves and a hat.Nance had hers made in the style of Scarlett O’Hara from the opening scene of “Gone With the Wind.” … [Read more...]
Anthony Ray Hinton Set to Speak as the 2019 Corts Distinguished Author
Anthony Ray Hinton, who served 30 years on Alabama’s death row before being exonerated and released, is being honored this month as the 2019 Distinguished Author at the ninth annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series.Hinton’s personal memoir, “The Sun Does Shine, How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row,” was published a year ago. It became a New York Times … [Read more...]
Garden Variety: Master Gardener Karen Mitchell Shares Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale Vegetable Offerings
By Emily Williams Whether or not you sport a verdant thumb, all levels of gardener can find something to suit their needs at the 50th annual Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale, on April 12-14.What began as an annual celebration of plants, dubbed “Fiesta,” has grown to become one of the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ major fundraisers. … [Read more...]
Corks & Chefs: Festival Serves up Food, Wine and Cocktails With a Side of Art
By Kennedy McJunkin The 22nd Annual Corks & Chefs food-tasting event will take place over the weekend of April 27-28, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Linn Park.Corks & Chefs, held in concert with the Magic City Art Connection Festival, will showcase more than 15 local restaurants, four cocktail bars and numerous local wineries and breweries, all … [Read more...]
Dance to the Music: UAB’s Arts in Medicine Hosts Dance Therapy Classes for Parkinson’s Patients
By Emily Williams Birmingham-area Parkinson’s disease patients have been dancing their way through a new therapy program, offered by UAB Arts in Medicine. The first semester of AIM’s Parkinson’s Dance class was held from Feb. 6 through March 13 at The Dance Foundation. “The dance for Parkinson’s Disease dance class is a great way for UAB AIM to reach beyond hospital walls … [Read more...]