Jamorris Rivers:Age: 31Residence: Vestavia HillsOccupation: Artistic director of Arova Contemporary BalletHometown: DadevilleEducation: Bachelor's degree in dance and Spanish from the University of AlabamaLatest accomplishment: Becoming artistic director of Arova Contemporary Ballet and completing one year teaching at Children’s Dance … [Read more...]
Won Cho Loves His Busy Life as Singer, Professor
Age: 46Residence: Birmingham and Tampa, Fla.Occupation: Professional opera singer and assistant professor of music and voice at UABHometown: Seoul, South Korea, London and CanadaEducation: Bachelor's degree in voice from the Manhattan School of Music; master's degree in voice from Boston University; doctorate of musical arts in voice from the University of … [Read more...]
Louise Beard Shines as Broadway Producer
Louise Beard:Age: 64Residence: RedmontOccupation: Broadway producer; former tap dance and music teacherHometown: BirminghamEducation: Graduate of the former Brooke Hill School, now Altamont School; attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J.; bachelor's degree in music from Birmingham-Southern CollegeLatest accomplishment: Winning a Tony Award … [Read more...]
Showers of Blessings
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorBuckets of ice cold water being dumped on suspecting victims represent showers of blessings to Kevin Turner of Vestavia Hills.“It is a huge blessing,” he said of the Ice Bucket Challenge craze. “People still may not know what ALS is, but at least now they have heard of it. That was more than I could say when I was … [Read more...]
Game Day-themed Show Will Benefit Hearing Program
The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Zeta sorority will host its second annual “Make Some Noise!” Game Day Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction Aug. 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Iron City Grill.Tickets will be $45 at the door.For information on sponsored tables, visit [email protected] or call 413-6464.Proceeds will support the Alabama … [Read more...]