By Keysha DrexelJournal editorDr. Helen Krontiras doesn't take lightly her role in helping women live through what can be the darkest times in their lives.And with the rapid advancements in breast cancer research and treatment, the co-director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Breast Health Center says she thinks a more personalized approach to women's … [Read more...]
A Bewitching Event
By Keysha DrexelLater this month, Janie Ford Mayer will put on the most outlandish witch's costume she can find, deck out her bike with streamers and signs, and ride through the streets of Homewood cackling as loud as she can.And she knows all of that would make her mother proud.Mayer is organizing the second annual Homewood Witches Ride Oct. 30 in an effort to … [Read more...]
Couple Shares Love of Art—and the Same Careers
Amy Collins:Age: 57Residence: Birmingham; lived in Homewood for 22 years.Occupation: Medical illustrator and fine artistHometown: Savannah, Ga.Education: Bachelor's degree in studio arts from the University of Georgia; master's degree in medical illustration from Medical College of GeorgiaLatest accomplishment: "I just made a poster for my dad's 90th … [Read more...]
Jamorris Rivers Find Passion in Ballet
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...]