By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Birmingham natives and childhood best friends Anna Nash and Katy Shelton recently celebrated the culmination of a book project four years in the making. They hosted a virtual book release party Oct. 26 to celebrate the publication of their holiday devotional, “Christmas Matters: How the Birth of Jesus Makes a Difference Every Day.” The book came … [Read more...]
‘Back to One’: Lawyer and Professor Publishes First Novel
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw It is Anne Glass’ philosophy that everything comes in its own time. The Arizona native entered the workforce as an actress in Los Angeles. Decades later, she has her juris doctorate, lives in North Shelby County and is a tax advisor at H&R Block, also serving as a professor of tax law at the Birmingham School of Law. Come Nov. 2, she will … [Read more...]
Sing, Sing a Song: Songbirds Set to Kick Off 30th Anniversary Season
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For three decades, members of the Hoover Songbirds have delivered a professional choral experience to mostly seniors in the greater Birmingham area. After a pandemic break from performing, the members of the Songbirds regrouped for a few concerts in May and early June, and October marks their return to a full season of performances and their … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Arts 2020-21
The annual OTMJ Celebrating the Arts issue includes a section dedicated to arts offerings throughout the community. We have highlighted dance companies, theater organizations, musical groups and artists, showcasing the perseverance of creativity throughout the pandemic and into the 2021-22 season. ‘The Last Man Standing’: Homewood Theatre Kicks Off … [Read more...]
Finding Community: Sanspointe Dance Company to Showcase Four New Works at Outdoor Performance
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw A new show by Sanspointe Contemporary Dance that tells the story of the evolution of a “sense of community” during the pandemic will debut Sept. 24-25 at the Children’s Fresh Air Farm in Bluff Park. The modern dance “Here” was sparked by conversations organization officials were having in 2020 as they struggled to plan a new season … [Read more...]