By Blake Ells Dr. Thomas G. Amason Jr. is a gardener. Well, Amason is a lot of things. He served in the Navy, he’s a pediatrician, he’s a philanthropist and he’s a Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens trustee who served as chairman of the board of directors in 2008-2010. He was a gardener when he was 12 years old and he’s a gardener in semi-retirement. But “gardener” … [Read more...]
A Lineage of Courage: DAR Members Trace Patriots Back to the Revolution
By Emily Williams The Fourth of July is a particularly special time of year for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The organization was founded in 1890 and seeks to support historical preservation, promote education and encourage patriotic practices. One way they preserve the history of the United States is by celebrating and remembering the … [Read more...]
Tasty Test: Iron City Chef Competition Is Set for July 22
Four Birmingham chefs will test their cooking chops at this year’s Iron City Chef competition, set for Sat., July 22. The annual event, hosted by the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club, combines elements from two popular Food Network shows, “Iron Chef America” and “Chopped.” The four participating chefs create signature dishes, and guests vote on their top choices. The top two chefs … [Read more...]
A Bigger Heart: Changes to Art From the Heart Will Accommodate Larger Crowd
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...]