By Emily Williams Vulcan Park and Museum has installed a new exhibit “Darkness Into Life: Alabama Holocaust Survivors Through Photography and Art,” on loan from the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center. “The mission is to educate our generation so that things like this never happen again and to advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s history and culture,” said … [Read more...]
Father Goose and His Carnival of Cats
By Kaitlin Candelaria Local author Charles Ghigna will be celebrating the launch of his latest book series at the Homewood Public Library on Oct. 10. Ghigna’s newest publication, “A Carnival of Cats,” is one of several books in his latest Tiny Tales series, which he said was inspired by his 5-year-old granddaughter, Charlotte Rose. Charlotte will be attending the party as … [Read more...]
Pedia-Trick or Treat
By Kaitlin Candelaria Mountain Brook residents should add some change to the candy bowl this year on All Hallow’s Eve. What started out as a school project has turned into a full-blown Halloween fundraiser for pediatric cancer awareness. Last year, Sean Fridella and his Mountain Brook Junior High classmates were given an hour each week in English class to work on personal … [Read more...]
No Fear of Failure: Successful Women Will Lead Girls on the Run Event
By Donna Cornelius What would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail? Participants in a Girls on the Run event next month will explore that question -- and meet some women who didn’t let the fear of failure stop them from succeeding. Girls on the Run is an international organization that uses physical activity, including fun running games, to inspire confidence in young girls. … [Read more...]
Designer Smith Sinrod to Headline Annual Fashion Show
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Linly Heflin Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show is a long-standing Birmingham tradition. In its 57th year, the event and organization are dedicated to providing scholarships to Alabama native women bound for in-state colleges. This year, the event will take place on Oct. 14 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel’s ballroom. Local clothier Gus Mayer will … [Read more...]