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...]
Need for Speed: Mountain Brook Car Club Driver Readies for Barber Historics Race
By Sarah Kuper Michael Wright fell in love at a young age. His childhood sweetheart wasn't a playground crush, but rather a passionate admiration for beautiful sports cars – especially Porsches. "I don't know why I locked into Porsches but I did," Wright said, "There are a lot of little boys who fit this category and for some reason are attracted to cars and find out … [Read more...]
Glory Days: Rickwood Classic Celebrates History of Baseball in Birmingham
By Sarah Kuper Rickwood Field in downtown Birmingham is the oldest surviving professional baseball stadium in the U.S. Long before the modern Regions Field was constructed in 2013, baseball greats got their start as a member of the Baron's, the A's or the Black Barons – all teams that called Rickwood Field home. The field primarily functions as a museum and event space now, … [Read more...]
Brought to You by Volunteers: Aldridge Gardens Gearing up for Annual Plant Sale
By Sarah KuperHidden in the hustle and bustle of the Hoover commercial district, Aldridge Gardens offers Over the Mountain residents a serene and convenient escape. The grounds include gardens of hydrangeas, whimsical sculptures and a waterscape. Despite the garden's many natural and educational offerings, CEO Tynette Lynch said there are only 10 paid employees. "We … [Read more...]