By Kaitlin Candelaria One out of every 68 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism. That’s 3.5 million people living in the United States who fall somewhere on the autism spectrum, a number that has more than doubled since 2000.These are the statistics behind the mission of KultureCity, an international nonprofit based in Vestavia Hills. KultureCity … [Read more...]
A Berry Merry Reunion: Hoover School’s First Graduates Will Reunite in June
By Kaitlin CandelariaBerry High School’s first graduating class swapped their tassels over in 1965. Now, they are gearing up for their 50th class reunion.“Even though a lot of us live in the Birmingham and the Atlanta area, we don’t see a lot of each other,” said Jane Gore Graham, planning committee member. “It’s still a special treat. There is a specialness about our … [Read more...]
Good Times: Birmingham Swim League Celebrates 50 Years
By Lee DavisJack Barnacastle coached future Olympian Billy Forrester and several future college All-Americans in his days as a swim coach.He coached many more future husbands, fathers, wives and mothers.They were all special to him.For four decades, Barnacastle was one of the top swim coaches in the Birmingham area, but with his modest nature, he won’t talk much … [Read more...]
Soda and Splash: Can You Find Local Photographer’s Work on Bottle?
By Lee DavisLocal consumers of the popular Jones Cola brand now have yet another reason to purchase their favorite beverage.There might be someone they know on the bottle.The story began more than a year ago when Heather Durham, a professional photographer from Vestavia Hills, submitted a photo for use by the Jones Soda Company, which produces a line of specialty … [Read more...]
The Music Mann: Birmingham Actor Directs New Production of Favorite Musical
By Kaitlin CandelariaJack Mann has spent a lifetime developing talent. Retired from Alagasco in an employee devolopment role, he has also spent more than fifty years in local theater acting and directing. He and his wife, Suzanne are well known throughout Birmingham’s fine arts community.Their love is fitting considering they fell in love on stage during a production of … [Read more...]