By Emily Williams The Lovelady Gala has named Sherri Burgess, author and wife of Rick Burgess of the Rick and Bubba Show, the honoree of this year’s event. When Burgess received the news that the Lovelady Center wished to honor her, it was a welcome surprise. “I have a heart for 'the least of these' or anyone in need,” Burgess said. The Lovelady Center provides faith-based … [Read more...]
Prayers, Wishes and Hopes
By Kaitlin Candelaria In the midst of a difficult holiday season, Kristen Morrow was struck with inspiration. Last year, Morrow saw a news story on a neighborhood tradition in San Francisco called the “Wishing Tree.” Members of the community came together each year and decorated a tree, writing prayers, hopes and wishes and attaching them to the tree. “One of my coworkers … [Read more...]
This Santa Carries a Tune: Pennington Brings Christmas Joy to Brookwood Village
By Kaitlin Candelaria Steve Pennington has been in the music business his entire life. When he isn’t teaching voice, he’s producing music. However, you may notice a change in the Birmingham-based musician’s appearance starting about the middle of summer each year. “I don’t do any trimming to my beard after July 1,” Pennington said. “That’s the pattern I’ve kept for the past … [Read more...]
Performer’s Best Friend: Birmingham Ballet Sends Tails Wagging in Christmas Production
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Birmingham Ballet is putting a fun twist on a classic tale – by adding in a few tails of its own this holiday season. The fourth annual Mutt-cracker is a one-night-only performance featuring dogs in appropriate roles. Cindy Free, director of the Birmingham Ballet, says that audience members can expect to see furry friends of all sizes. “They’re … [Read more...]
Jingle Bell Run/Walk: Arthritis Foundation Hosts Annual Holiday-Themed Race
By Emily Williams The Arthritis Foundations of Alabama and Mississippi will host the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Dec. 12 at Railroad Park. Mississippi’s Chloe Vizier will be the event honoree. After initial misdiagnosis, she traveled to Birmingham and was diagnosed with systemic juvenile arthritis in 2011. Chloe said she is excited to be named honoree for her third … [Read more...]