By Sarah Kuper On June 11, Studio by the Tracks will present its 28th Art from the Heart event benefiting arts programming for adults with autism spectrum disorders and emotionally conflicted children. In past years, the art auction has been held at B&A Warehouse near Railroad Park. But Executive Director Suzanne Boozer said the event needed a change ofvenue for … [Read more...]
Amazing Challenge: Lakeshore’s Amazing Race Builds Awareness Through Physical Competition
By Emily Williams The Lakeshore Foundation is calling teams of four to test their strength and increase their awareness through its annual Amazing Race competition. The June 3 event takes place at the foundation and is the largest fundraiser hosted by Lakeshore’s junior board. Differing from the television show on which it is based, Lakeshore’s take has its teams compete in … [Read more...]
Dream Big: Mountain Brook Mother and Son Raise Money to Thank St. Jude
By Emily Williams Part one of Crestline Elementary student Slade Anderson’s advice to kids suffering from pediatric cancer: Never stop believing. Part two: Go to the St. Jude Research Hospital Gift Shop. Anderson is no stranger to the halls of St. Jude, traveling between its location in Memphis and his home in Mountain Brook to receive treatment for leukemia. While on a … [Read more...]
Patriots of the Past: Graduate Creates Photo Gallery Celebrating Homewood High School
By Emily Williams When it came time to prepare for her class’ 10-year reunion, Alden Blackwell wanted to create something special in Rosewood Hall. What began as a photo display of the 2007 Homewood High School class’ past has become Patriots of the Past, a gallery displaying more than 50 photos from Homewood High School yearbooks between 1973 and 2007. According to … [Read more...]
Buffet, Beer and Girl Power: BSC’s First Female President to Speak at GirlSpring’s Hump Day Hops Event
By Sarah Kuper GirlSpring was created in 2010 as an online platform empowering girls to relate in a positive way to the world around them. Content is largely written or created by teen girls from the Over the Mountain area. “It’s different than, say, Teen Vogue. It isn’t run by corporate,” said Kristen Greenwood, executive director. “The articles are about fun topics but … [Read more...]