By Emily WilliamsFor the eighth year in a row, the annual Boiling N’ Bragging fundraiser benefitting Children’s Critical Care Transport program will serve as a culmination of local efforts by Rotary International’s District 6860. A Rotarian since 1985, Bo Porter of Hoover has been closely connected to the event through his leadership position on the district level. … [Read more...]
Magic Carpet Ride: Theater Camp Prepares Kids for the Stage
By Emily Williams School is out for the summer and camps are in full swing, offering unoccupied students a chance to spend a few weeks learning something new just for fun. For kids who are looking to take to the stage and hone their acting craft, Birmingham Children's Theatre offers a summer theater camp. For participants such as Homewood Middle School's Danielle Eggers, a … [Read more...]
Music Makes the Magic City: 2016 Maestro’s Ball Hosts Invest in the Arts
By Sarah KuperAs a man who has managed investments all of his career, Charlie Perry knows a good opportunity when he sees one. That's why he has spent many years and held many positions at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. "I love music and I love Birmingham. And symphony musicians are as talented as they come," Perry said. Perry believes investing in the Alabama … [Read more...]
Art From the Heart: Studio by the Tracks Preps for Annual Auction
By Emily Williams A Studio by the Tracks class feels much like any other school art class, filled with colorful works and students who are eager to show off their latest projects or simply bicker with their peers. The only visible difference is that the students are adults with mental disabilities. Since 1989, Studio by the Tracks has been devoted to providing free art … [Read more...]
Light a Balloon for a Loved One: Grief Support Agency Hosts Memory Lights Walk
By Sarah Kuper On Saturday, June 18, the skies over Homewood Central Park will be filled with hundreds of illuminated white balloons memorializing lost loved ones in the Over the Mountain community. The third annual Memory Lights: A Walk to Remember will be hosted by Community Grief Support Service. Community Grief Support is a local service that offers counseling and … [Read more...]