Heart of Dixie Rug Bees Will Display Handmade Rugs at Southern Voices FestivalA group of hookers meets every Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi. It isn't what it sounds like; these women are rug hookers. Rug hooking is a craft and an art form in which rugs are made by pulling yarn or other fabrics through a stiff woven base such as burlap or … [Read more...]
Riverchase Loves Artists Annual Show Set for Feb. 6
More than 40 artists are set to exhibit their work during the Riverchase Loves Artists Art Show Feb. 6 at the Riverchase Country Club. “This 10th anniversary show promises to be one of our best shows ever,” said Lynne Cooper, art show chair. “We have many of our favorite artists returning and several new artists; there will be something for everyone. If you love art, you will … [Read more...]
Costumes for a Cure: ‘80s-Themed Party Raises Money for Cancer Society
By Sarah Kuper The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event has a battle cry: "Celebrate, remember and fight back!"Mary Browning especially likes the "celebrate" part. "Sometimes we just aren't having enough fun," she said. For the past 11 years, Browning has been throwing themed parties to raise money for Homewood's Relay for Life. Browning came to the area … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Forgiveness
Birmingham Holocaust Education Center Provides Events and Resources for Teachers and Community By Sarah Kuper Eva Mozes Kor is one of the surviving "Mengele Twins." During the Holocaust, Nazi scientist Josef Mengele performed inhumane medical experiments on twins at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Nearly 1,500 sets of twins, 3,000 children, were victims of his … [Read more...]
Open Hands and Open Houses: Christopher Architecture & Interiors Hosts Showhouse
By Emily WilliamsThe first-ever Christopher Showhouse will not only showcase the work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors and its affiliates, it will be a chance to give back to the community. The Mountain Brook home showcases the design work of the firm while highlighting the vendors and suppliers with whom they have worked for years. "Our goal is to display … [Read more...]