By Ally MorrisonA new Full Circle boutique has opened in Homewood, providing more opportunities for people living with development disabilities to find meaningful and fulfilling work.A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony has been set for Feb. 3 at noon at the new location, 2902 Linden Ave. in downtown Homewood.The upscale resale women’s boutique, which is a … [Read more...]
Artists Preparing for Virtual ArtBlink Gala: Supporting the Arts and Cancer Research
By Ally MorrisonThe O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s advisory board will host the 37th annual ArtBlink Gala in a virtual format Feb. 4.The event will feature 20 local artists who create original artwork live. These pieces will be available for bid or purchase during the event via an online auction. Proceeds from the event will support top-priority projects in … [Read more...]
Rodney Davis Presented Key to the City for His 30 Years at Otey’s Tavern
By Ally MorrisonRodney Davis, long-time chef and beloved personality of Otey’s Tavern, was presented a Key to the City on Jan. 18 by the Mountain Brook Mayor for his service and dedication to the popular Crestline Village restaurant and Mountain Brook community.As Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch handed Davis the Key to the City, he thanked Davis for all … [Read more...]
Fresh, Unusual, Healthy: Blueroot Brings West Coast Healthy Food Into a Comfort Food Culture
By Ally MorrisonThe West Coast meets the Deep South at Blueroot, where owner Jennifer Ryan aims to make healthy eating accessible and approachable. Opening a restaurant that serves healthy food in a comfort food culture can be challenging at times, but Ryan looks at the opening of Blueroot as an opportunity to provide information, education and new options to the … [Read more...]
Work It: High-Energy Three15 Cycling Studio Dealing With Effects of COVID
By Rubin E. GrantUsually the start of a new year brings more clients to the Three15 cycling studio in Homewood, with folks looking to honor their resolutions of shedding a few pounds and improving their fitness.But this year is different. Because the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, there haven’t been as many people signing up for classes this month, … [Read more...]