Red Mountain Theatre has announced five shows that will make up the 2021-2022 inaugural season in its new, state-of-the-art facility. The season will begin Dec. 3 with the Red Mountain Theatre Holiday Spectacular, featuring the Red Mountain Theatre Youth Ensemble (formerly RMT Conservatory), along with adults performing classic holiday favorites. The Holiday Spectacular will … [Read more...]
Forged With Purpose: Jewelry Line Elia Fulmen Aims to Foster Communities of Empowerment
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Birmingham-based fine jewelry brand Elia Fulmen seeks to foster empowered communities one charm at a time. The mission of the gold vermeil jewelry line, established by Birmingham resident Whitney Wright, is not so much about the product as its purpose. “When I meet new people, most assume that I am a brand advocate, so they’ll ask me how I met … [Read more...]
‘The Future Is Bright’: Hope Gala Honors Four Cancer Patients and Survivors
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw After shifting to an all-virtual experience last year, the American Cancer Society’s 41st annual Hope Gala will take place in person this year on Aug. 21. Co-chairs Crawford Bumgarner, Kathleen Doss and Jeamer Nichols have chosen the theme “The Future is Bright” for this year’s celebration. “This theme reflects not only the bright future of … [Read more...]
Homeward Bound: GBHS Transport Program Seeks Volunteer Drivers for Life-Saving Road Trips
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, the “dog days of summer” not only bring high temperatures, but they also bring an influx of animal residents. Summertime is a precarious balance for the organization because animal intake is at its peak. “We’re basically bursting with animals,” GBHS Director of Marketing Lindsey Mays said. “Anything from … [Read more...]
‘Serve and Help’: Hoover Firefighters Support Responders at Florida Condo Collapse
By Rubin E. Grant Hoover firefighter Tory Rigsby has responded to a number of tragic incidents, but nothing compared to what he experienced earlier this month. Rigsby, a district captain, and Hoover Lt. Jeff Harris were part of a 14-member crew from fire departments across the nation that was deployed July 8 to the condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida. The crew are … [Read more...]