Meet Tricia How long have you been in business? Homewood Toy and Hobby has been in business since 1950 (opened by McCain’s grandparents and later owned by her parents, as well). I have worked at the store since I was 14 and have owned the store for about 15 years. What is the best thing about being a part of the toy biz? Getting to play with toys and games and getting to know … [Read more...]
Santa’s Helpers: Top Toy Picks From Snoozy’s Kids
Meet George How long have you been in business? Snoozy’s has been in business for 30 years, as of August, in the same location. What is the best thing about being a part of the toy biz? Seeing our second generation of shoppers, that’s what is most rewarding. If you were stranded at the North Pole, pick one toy you would want with you. I would pick our biggest, largest … [Read more...]
Hope for the Holidays: ACS Project 33 Supporters Put a Personal Touch on Life at Hope Lodge
By Emily Williams The Statham family is planning to spend Thanksgiving creating what they hope will become not just a holiday tradition, but a family mission throughout the year. Brian and Andrea Statham of Mountain Brook – along with Brian’s mother, four siblings and all of the children and grandchildren – have planned to host a Thanksgiving lunch at the Joe Lee Griffin Hope … [Read more...]
A Bountiful Blessing: Local Congregation Set to Move Into Permanent Home Thanksgiving Weekend
By June Mathews The congregation of Christ the King Anglican Church has a special reason to be thankful this holiday season: It now has its own place of worship. After meeting in borrowed space for the first 11 years of its existence, the approximately 150-member church will soon move into the building formerly occupied by Berney Points Baptist Church at 2250 Blue Ridge … [Read more...]
‘The Ghosts of Gatsby’: Samford University Premieres Commissioned Opera
By Ashley Smith Samford University and Samford’s School of the Arts have commissioned a new opera debuting Nov. 15-18 in Harrison Theatre. Opening night will include a special conversation with creators hosted by Opera Birmingham in Bolding Studio at 6:30 p.m. The work began several years ago as a collaboration of Kristin Kenning, director of Samford Opera, with librettist … [Read more...]