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...]
Growth in the Gardens
By Kaitlin Candelaria Fans of the Memorial Garden at the Birmingham Museum of Art are in for a big surprise. Renovations of the garden, which is managed and cared for by the Red Mountain Garden Club, are complete after almost seven years of work. The garden was built almost 60 years ago at the museum’s then-entrance, but many things have changed in that time. Garden club … [Read more...]
Glass Half Full: Artists Return to The Preserve for Annual Arts Festival
By Emily Williams Local artist Sherri Van Pelt will be returning to the Moss Rock Festival for the fourth year showing and selling her intricate glasswork. The tenth Eco-Creative Festival will take over The Preserve in Hoover on Nov. 7 and 8. “I love the beautiful venue at The Preserve and the family-friendly environment,” Van Pelt said. “For me, Moss Rock Festival is the … [Read more...]